$6,872 / set
H 58.67 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Pair of 17th Century Chairs William and Mary Walnut Armchairs
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptionally rare matching pair William and Mary carved walnut armchairs , dating to the late
Walnut
Joined Oak Armchair - 17th Century - England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 17th-century English joined-arm chair, also known as a Wainscot armchair. The superb carved
Oak
$12,301
H 49.61 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in
ANTIQUE 1622 DATED ORNATELY HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK PAINTED THRONE ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique painted 1622 dated William & Mary throne armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Oak
Pair of Ralph Lauren New Bohemian Leather Spindle Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
design adds a traditional William & Mary or latter William Morris influence to the Campaign-style
Brass
$20,617
H 54.73 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley
Walnut
$20,617
H 54.73 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered, elm, wing armchair with a scalloped back from
Elm
$1,495 / set
H 43 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
Century Furniture French Country Carved Solid Oak Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style armchairs or dining
Upholstery, Oak
$12,000
H 24 in W 36 in
My Inner Sanctum - Nude Woman Reclining On Chair w/ Cats, Original Oil Painting
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
modern precedents such as Balthus. A reclining female figure occupies a worn armchair in a lived-in
Oil, Canvas
$5,772,993
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
original one in Westminster Abbey, London. The Corinthian columns now flanking the niche above the
Marble
$1,295 / set
H 43 in W 19.25 in D 22.75 in
Century Furniture French Country Oak Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back side
Upholstery, Oak
17th Century William and Mary Period Oak Armchair c. 1690
Located in Heathfield, GB
A beautifully shaped William and Mary oak armchair with well carved horse-bone legs and arm
Oak
18th c. William & Mary Bannister Back Arm Chair, American
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Bannister Back Arm Chair in Period Black paint, with old red underneath.Original condition
Rare Maple Low-Back Windsor Armchair, Rhode Island, circa 1760
Located in Providence, RI
likely to be an original brand of ownership. (The Gibbs family is a known family in Newport of the time
Maple
William and Mary Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine painted beech armchair with caned seat and back. Matching original crest-rail and front
Sold
H 47.25 in W 30.12 in D 31.89 in
Rare William & Mary Style Antique Victorian Wingback Brown Leather Armchair
By William & Mary
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely antique William & Mary style Victorian wingback armchair
Leather
Sold
H 45.08 in W 37.41 in D 39.18 in
Very Heavy Rare 1690 Restored Mahogany William & Mary Wingback Leather Armchair
By William & Mary
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional William & Mary, circa 1690 Restored hand dyed
Leather, Mahogany
William and Mary Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
joined by a wavy "X" stretcher. The original William and Mary. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 26.5" D x 42" H
Wood
18th Century Birch Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
18th century birch armchair from Massachusetts, or possibly, New York, circa 1780-1800. This fire
Ash, Birch
Sold
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Fine Pair of Restored 1880 William & Mary Style Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed whiskey brown leather William & Mary style wingback armchairs These chairs are very fine
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Rare Victorian Hampton & Son's Stamped Hand Dyed Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed armchair with original fully restored hand dyed brown leather upholstery and Hampton & Son’s
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 19 in D 20 in
8 Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Chairs Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Berkey & Gay dining chairs. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and gothic
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 47.25 in W 30.12 in D 31.89 in
RARE WILLIAM & MARY STYLE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William & Mary style Victorian wingback armchair in fully restored condition. Please note the delivery
Leather
Sold
H 33.67 in W 29.34 in D 33.08 in
Rare Victorian Hampton & Son's Stamped Wingback Hand Dyed Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oak framed armchair with original fully restored hand dyed brown leather upholstery and Hampton
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 63.59 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Carved 1690 Dated Commemorative Wainscot Armchair William III Earl of Portland
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
King James II, and those of King William III who, with his wife Queen Mary II (his cousin and James's
Oak
Monumental Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
William & Mary period leather wing chair on raised walnut cabriole leg with hoof and fetlock
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33.67 in W 27.96 in D 31.7 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LIBRARY ARMCHAiR MULBERRY VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Mulberry, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored William & Mary style, Antique Victorian Chesterfield armchair upholstered with Mulberry aqua green
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Pair of Silver Gilt Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
constructed in the William and Mary style. With domed backs and padded overstuffed arms supported by timber
Silver Leaf
A William and Mary Period Oak Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A William and Mary oak armchair. On well turned uprights. The back, a solid piece of oak with a
Oak
William & Mary Banister-Back Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Exceptional William & Mary banister-back armchair in original red paint. The chair sports an arched
Flemish 17th Century Style Carved Walnut Throne Armchair, c. 1890
By Daniel Marot
Located in Richmond, London
A superb late 17th century Flemish style high-back armchair in walnut, richly carved in the taste
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 45.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Armchair, William and Mary Carved Oak Armchair, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak armchair, William and Mary carved oak armchair, antique furniture, Scotland 1920, B1785
Oak
Sold
H 44 in W 22 in D 20 in
Exceptional George IV Leather and Oak Wingback Armchair, England, circa 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the Charles II or William and Mary style, the tall angular winged back armchair is covered in the most
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196
Located in Vancouver, BC
furniturecontrast to William and Mary furniture, which was marked by rectilinearity (straight lines) and use of
Walnut
English 18th century portrait of Richard Oliver, 1791
By George Romney
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of Richard Oliver, three-quarter length, seated in a green velvet armchair, wearing a navy
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 23.5 in W 28.25 in D 1.75 in
Good Pencil & Charcoal Family Portrait; The Family of Sir Jean de Veulle
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
) ? Arthur Aubrey George de Veulle (1835- ) ? William Ernest de Veulle (1833-1889) ? Mary Julia Elizabeth
Maple, Parchment Paper
Sold
H 28 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Painted Maple William & Mary Maple Corner Chair or Double Turned Stretchers, NE
Located in Providence, RI
turnings on each side. A related armchair in our collection, from Little Compton, RI has similar double
Maple
$164,942
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virgin Mary in moments of grief. ...
Wood
$109,961
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
Late Elizabethan Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1600
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Elizabethan , Joined Oak , Court Cupboard Circa 1600 . Elizabethan carved cup and cover columns , original candle shelf , two upper doors and central panel beautifully inlaid with ho...
Oak
19th Century William and Mary Style English Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th C, William and Mary style settee English Upholstered in Aubusson Tapestry fabric with nailhead trim.
Fabric, Wood, Oak
16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 16th-century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest, circa 1540, is a rare example. Made from solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid retaining its original iron stra...
Oak
$11,683
H 31.89 in W 86.62 in D 30.12 in
16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Refectory Table, Circa 1580
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Elizabethan oak carved refectory table dating back to 1580. This table is an extremely rare and fine example showcasing the highest quality of craftsmanship. It features four bold...
Oak
$82,471
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely enormous 9 feet 9 inch tall Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame whi...
Oak
16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A large 16th century Venetian cedar. wood Cassone is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship characteristic of the Italian Renaissance period, featuring beautifully detailed scenes...
Iron
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A stylish Art Deco Egyptian Revival clock set featuring a central timepiece flanked by a pair of obelisks, this piece exudes the grandeur and mystique of the early 20th-century fasci...
Marble, Bronze
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A superb quality English William & Mary walnut and burr inlay chest of drawers, dating to the late 17th century (circa 1690s), beautifully inlaid throughout with geometric designs. T...
Walnut
18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This is a Handsome Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This Handsome Chair, has a magnificent patina, it has a solid plank seat, turned legs and carved arm rests. The decorative high throne ...
Oak
18th Century William & Mary Domed Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exquisite William & Mary English 18th-century domed walnut chest on stand. We are proud to present a unique early 18th-century domed veneered walnut chest on stand, boasting ...
Walnut
$7,697
H 32.49 in W 48.82 in D 21.46 in
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760. This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III. It feature...
Leather, Mahogany
17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Original English 17th century walnut armchair dating from the 1660s .Exquisitely carved with cherubs / eagles/ foliage .This chair is of exceptional quality and colour , the detai...
Walnut
17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
17th-century English oak upholstered stool, dating back to around 1680. The stool features a rich, warm colour and patina. The stool remains fully functional and can be used withou...
Upholstery, Oak
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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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