$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open armchair; the circular padded back with floral carved crest rail above padded arms over...
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in
Antique French Baroque Revival Medallion Chair w Carved Floral Open Back
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique French baroque revival medallion chair with caved floral open back.
Wood
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H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Set of Three Mahogany Chairs with Open Backs, France
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of three mahogany chairs with open backs resting on carved feet. France, circa 1890.
Mahogany
Set of Eight French White Painted Open Back Dining Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Wood has a creamy white painted finish. Chair backs are open work with a scrolled crest.
Wood, Upholstery
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H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique French Cane Back Open Armchairs with Custom Linen Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of antique French cane back open armchairs with custom linen cushions Natural aged wood with a wonderful distressed patina. The cane looks to be newer, must have been replaced ...
Linen, Wood
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H 13.8 in W 6.36 in D 6.67 in
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – various quantities available. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsace region. Handmade in solid beech they have a di...
Beech
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – set of twelve 1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – set of twelve. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Als...
Beech
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H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – various quantities available. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsace region. Handmade in solid beech they have a di...
Beech
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – set of six. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsace region. Handmade in solid beech they have a distinct and appeali...
Beech
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H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – various quantities available. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsace region. Handmade in solid beech they have a di...
Beech
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H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
1960's Original Vintage Dining Armchairs - Open Back - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs - Open Back. We have a large quantity of these beautiful classic heavy duty and practical bentwood armchairs in stock. Sourced from...
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
1960's Original Vintage Dining Armchairs - Open Back - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs - Open Back - Large Size. We have a large quantity of these beautiful classic heavy duty and practical bentwood armchairs in stock....
Bentwood
Walnut Open-Back Chair with Carved Applied Details
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical klismos style; unsigned; original green paint with partial gilt; circular crest rail; gilt-banded with rosettes at each end, set in heavy rectangular curved stiles attac...
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H 31 in W 27 in D 29 in
2 French Neoclassical George III Open Fauteuil Balloon Back Nailhead Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Neoclassical Revival George III style open arm chair. Features a balloon back, chanelled scrolled padded arms, serpentine seat rail and tapered fluted legs. Finished with br...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Elegant Pair of French Rococo Beechwood Open Arm Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French rococo beechwood open arm chairs with caned seat and back; each with a cartouche-shaped caned back above a caned seat flanked by scrolling arms; raised on g...
19th c Louis XVI gilded oval back open arm chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of 19thc Louis XVI oal back open arm chairs all hand carved and gilded covered in beautiful silk
Wood
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H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Caned Walnut Open Arm Oval Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XV armchairs. Made of walnut featuring caned oval balloon backs with a fauteuil style arm, floral / acanthus carved accents, and tapered fluted legs.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 32 in W 22.75 in D 12.5 in
Rustic French Fruitwood Chair with Open Back and Lateral Drawer, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French fruitwood chair from the early 19th century, with open back, single lateral drawer and straight legs.
Fruitwood
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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
2 Vintage George III French Hepplewhite Style Balloon Back Open Arm Chairs Green
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of English George III style open arm chair, circa 1960s. Features a balloon back, scrolled padded arms and tapered fluted legs. The chairs are trimmed with acanthus m...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Pair of 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Open Oval Spiderweb Back Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A lovely pair of Louis XVI style painted open armchairs featuring an oval back with spiderweb splats and a comfortable upholstered seat with soft cushion covered with spill resistant...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace Regional open back dining chair – Set of eight 1950’s Alsace Regional open back dining chair – Set of eight. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsac...
Beech
1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – set of six. This alpine influenced design is well known in the Alsace region. Handmade in solid beech they have a distinct and appeali...
Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Round Back Open Arm Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Dating to circa 1900, and carved in the Louis XVI style, this pair of charming armchairs feature the traditional medallion shaped back, giving way to graceful and sweeping open arms,...
Fabric, Oak, Tapestry, Velvet
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H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Oval Back Armchairs, Pair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Covered with a contemporary grey and white fabric these French open oval back chairs of noble proportions feature Louis XVI style carved and shaped frames resting on tapering fluted ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Open Oval Back Café Chairs
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of unusually sophisticated hand-wrought iron chairs, with elegant neoclassical oval back, with twin ''C'' scroll cresting, above strap-work seats raused in elegantly sh...
Wrought Iron
French Gilded Salon Chair with Open Carved Back Round Velvet Seat
Located in Pataskala, OH
A gorgeous Louis XV style salon chair in giltwood with intricately carved back, slightly curved cabriole legs holds a round seat in tufted velvet. Measure: Seat height 17.5 inches.
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair open back oak armchairs, France circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare pair of French open armchairs. In the style of Charlotte Perriand. The oak frame entwined with exposed original thick rope. Two cushions upholstered on each one. French, c...
Oak
Pair Of Napoleon Lll High Back Open Arm Chairs
Located in New Hope, PA
Extremely comfortable, these period Napoleon lll Arm chairs have beautiful ebony turned legs and arms. They have been recovered in neutral fabric.
Wood, Fabric
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish late 18th-early 19th century French Louis XVI style Ivory colored Bergere armchair. Having reeded and fluted, gilded decoration and raised on turned tapering legs.
Softwood
$4,194
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Silk Armchair by JB Boulard
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare authentic armchair made by Jean-Baptiste Boulard in the late 18th century. It is a very lovely piece hand carved and hand painted with great details upholstered in yellow to gol...
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil This elegant and regal armchair has a masterfully carved frame with acanthus and shell scroll designed arms. The cabriole legs end i...
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVI style French fauteuil, or arm chair, with solid carved and gilded beech wood frame. Nice carved details. Sturdy tapered fluted legs. Pale green upholstery with brass nail...
Beech, Fabric
French Giltwood Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This bergere chair from France has exquisite style and Form. It is very comfortable due to the shape of the back and the seat. The curve of the back is very Pleasing. The gilding...
Giltwood
$675
H 35.25 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,650
H 35 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Late French Louis XVI Style Painted & Upholstered Bergère Armchair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Graceful proportions, beautifully aged painted surfaces, and understated elegance define this exceptional 19th-century French Louis XVI style bergère. Featuring a hand-carved and cha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,818
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
1870s French Louis XVI Style White Lacquered and Velvet Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1870s French Louis XVI style white lacquered and velvet upholstered armchair.
Wood
$8,639Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.52 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
18th Century, Large Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair Measurements: cm H 108 x W 73 x D 77, seat H 46 x D 51 x W 61 The splendid large armchair, in finely carved and gilded wood,...
Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold Leaf. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
Wood
$4,895
H 40.75 in W 25.25 in D 25 in
French Louis XVI Bergère Armchair, Mahogany & Giltwood, 18th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique, French Louis XVI-Style bergère armchair from the 18th century, capturing the artistic sophistication of the period. The dark wood frame along the wingback is hand-carved in...
Cotton, Mahogany, Giltwood
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair in Antique Damask Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
The fauteuil à la Reine seen here is a perfect example of this Louis XVI style. This particular style of Louis XVI always featured a medallion-shaped back and fluted legs. This armc...
Wood
$2,600
H 35 in W 25 in D 26 in
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Chair in Linen Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Large, 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil armchair, with carved tapered legs, retaining old traces of well worn with time paint over exposed wood, in hand loomed linen upho...
Linen, Oak, Paint
$3,300 / item
H 39 in W 27 in D 24 in
Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood, silk Color: gold Period: 19th Century Styles: Louis XV, Tran...
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Giltwood Armchair, Rococo Design, France
By Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot
Located in Spencertown, NY
The chair is a copy of a suite of chairs by Nicholas Quinebert Foliot made for the Petit Trianon circa 1765-70. An original is in the Musee des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Giltwood
$595
H 12.6 in W 15.7 in D 14.6 in
Ghanaian Wicker Bolga Market Basket, 20th Century, Antique Decor Piece
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century basket from Ghana is worked in richly toned wicker. Its form follows honest, well-proportioned lines typical of well-made pieces from its era and region. As a baske...
Wicker
Louis XVI Marquetry Chiffonier Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI marquetry chiffonniere table from the end of the 18th century. It opens on the front with two drawers and a pull-out covered in old leather. The upper shelf opens onto comp...
Wood
$35,400
H 31.5 in W 86.82 in D 39.38 in
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, walnut burl, Italy, 1930s Italian Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of ...
Walnut, Burl
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers domed in the center. The French style perfectly represented ...
Bronze
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Painted Commode in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative late 19th Century French painted mahogany commode in the Louis XVI style. Painted in a pale grey with three small drawers over two long drawers. Circa 1890.
Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Fluted legs decorated with gilded bronze rings and clogs. Three dovetailed drawers domed in the center, with bronze handles. The Fre...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Sabino: Clear and frosted glass wall sconces molded with a chrysanthemum motif, in a gilded bronze frame. Signed "Sabino Paris" and numbered, circa 1920. A set of five ...
Bronze
$44,900 / set
H 38.5 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
pair of Sicilian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany and marble consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Sicilian late 18th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, patinated Wood, and Giltwood consoles. This handsome pair of freestanding consol...
Carrara Marble
$12,000
H 16.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
H. Journet & Cie 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze & Oynx Centerpiece
By H. Journet & Cie
Located in Winter Park, FL
Magnificent 19th Century French bronze mounted onyx centerpiece by H. Journet & Cie. Wide shallow bowl is crafted from banded variegated onyx with distinct orange and cream tones. T...
Onyx, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Firescreen with Lyre Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI style bronze firescreen with lyre design.
Bronze
$1,759
H 4.5 in W 3.3 in D 2.2 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This e...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith Tessellated Coral Stone and Brass Ashtray
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A sculptural vintage ashtray by Maitland-Smith, crafted with hand-applied tessellated stone panels and contrasting brass detailing. The substantial square form features softly rounde...
Stone, Brass
$16,500
H 55.91 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
A Venetian Giltwood Octagonal Mirror with Etched Painted Glass, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Venetian Giltwood Octagonal Mirror with Etched Painted Glass, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 142cm. Width: 100cm. Depth: 13cm.
Glass, Giltwood
$34,500 / set
H 39.75 in W 28.25 in D 27.25 in
pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Mecca armchairs, circa 1760
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional of most handsome pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Mecca armchairs, circa 1760. The pair are raised by circular fluted and tapered legs ending with a bottom ...
Giltwood
$36,500
H 30.5 in W 68.75 in D 40.75 in
French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwoo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwood desk. This stunning rectangular Bureau Plat is finished on all sides whi...
Brass, Ormolu
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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