Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Rochester, NY
An original Westport Chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 and produced by his friend carpenter Harry Bunnell in 1905.
Wood, Paint
Westport Chairs in Mahogany
By Thomas Lee
Located in Southampton, NY
The design was patented in 1905. True to the original design, these Westport Chairs are built using solid (African) mahogany and utilize one single (wide) plank for the chair bac...
Mahogany
1910s Pair of Westport Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Profoundly innovative and original, the ‘Westport’ Adirondack chair a century after its introduction remains a tribute to the creativity of Americas’ indigenous designers/craftsmen.
Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 39.75 in D 38.5 in
1910s Pair of Westport Lounge Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Profoundly innovative and original, the ‘Westport’ Adirondack chair a century after its introduction remains a tribute to the creativity of Americas’ indigenous designers/craftsmen.
Wood
Original Westport Chair by Thomas Lee and Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Adirondack Westport chair, designed by Thomas Lee and executed by Harry Bunnell.
Wood
Vintage Mahogany Westport Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
The design was patented in 1905. True to the original design, these Westport Chairs are built using solid (African) mahogany and utilize one single (wide) plank for the chair back.
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Westport Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
The design was patented in 1905. True to the original design, these Westport chairs are built using solid (African) mahogany and utilize one single (wide) plank for the chair back.
Mahogany
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Oak
Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Freehold, NJ
This old Adirondack style chair features rustic bent hickory wood construction, caned seat, and rocking base. Dimensions: 27w 31d 33h 17sh 27ah Condition notes: Chair itself is in ...
Rush, Hickory
Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker by Harden. Particularly a real heavy duty mission style rocker along with its actual weight. Slatted arms and a tapestry covering the seat. ...
Tapestry, Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 37 in
Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Monterey Furniture Club, Lounge Chair made in California circa 1930's. The chair features a thick chunky alder wood and iron frame with a signature hand painted panel on t...
Iron
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions and gently curved rockers give it a s...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all weather boat varnish for added ...
Wood
Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist solid maple tall back armchair in overall very good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture, ...
Hardwood, Maple
Antique Mexican Folding Armchair Made in Solid Cocobolo Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this antique Mexican folding armchair made in solid Cocobolo wood.
Cocobolo
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with extending arms and turned baluster legs. Enhance your living space with the charm and e...
Cane, Wood
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Morris Chair C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic, elegant and simple clean lines in quarter sawn oak. This Morris chair exemplifies what Arts & Crafts movements furniture is all about. Long tapered corbels from the botto...
Fabric, Oak
$675Sale Price|47% Off
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1890 Victorian English Oak Folding Chair A sculptural antique folding chair from England, dating to circa 1890. Crafted from solid oak, this chair combines functional design w...
Oak
$1,595
H 43.75 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl upholstere...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,650
H 48 in W 27 in D 20 in
Grand Windsor Chair by Herman de Vries for The Sikes Company of Buffalo
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Grand Windsor Chair by The Sikes Company of Buffalo designed by Herman de Vries is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegance and durability. Crafted with expert preci...
Birch
SIGNED Antique ci 1910 C LIMBERT HALL CHAIR - STICKLEY Era W7041 SALE
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Charles Limbert Hall Chair SIGNED AS MARKED ON SALE NOW SALE This is an antique MARKED Charles Limbert Hall Chair from the early 1900s. The chair is in excellent conditi...
Oak
$3,846Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 29.14 in
Rustic Folk Art Lounge Chair, Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, UK, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century easy chair, a true testament to the principle of form following function. This exquisite piece stands out for its meticulous attention to detail. The intricate pat...
Wood
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory child's chair with a hand woven replaced seat.
Hickory
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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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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