$2,820Sale Price / set|40% Off
18th-Century Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A refined pair of 18th-century Swedish Louis XVI armchairs, elegantly crafted from beech wood and finished in a white painted frame with gilt leaf detailing. The chairs feature beaut...
Gold Leaf
$1,925 / set
Near Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Arm Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Near pair of 19th century Chinese elm armcharis with original paint finish. 1890 Seat height - 19.5"(49.5cms) Reference: 8209 Dimensions 21.5 inches (55 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 ...
Elm
Italian Belt Strap Leather Arm Chairs by Alberto Marconetti
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of side chairs by Italian designer Alberto Marconetti, Italian, 1960s. Design .crafted in Iron, oak, leather. Sculpted oak and iron with iron hooks and rings as accents. Bas...
Iron
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Pair Tufted French Provincial Style Upholstered Arm Chairs Hollywood
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of French Provincial Dorothy Draper style tufted upholstered armchairs. The legs and arm details have a distressed yellow glazed finish which gives the chair a charming ...
Upholstery, Wood
Monumental Pair of Faux Tortoise Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chairs
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The frame, all over painted in a faux tortoise design and having a "Wingback" form, with a geometric pierced back and sides. The insert seat set on a square frame all on square legs....
Wood, Paint
Set of Four Louis XV Style Cane-Paneled Arm Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Louis XV Style Cane-Paneled Arm Chairs, beige painted wood framed with plaid upholstered cushions and tan leather armrests on cabriole legs. 38" H x 22.5" W x 18" D; sea...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Woodard Maple Leaf Wrought Iron Arm Chairs Set of 4
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous set of unsigned Woodard fine quality chairs with a simple maple Leaf and scroll design on the top of the back. There is some paint loss, rust and greening and ther...
Wrought Iron
A Pair of French Louis XV style open arm chairs, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These comfortable grey painted and giltwood chairs envelop you with the arched crests and rounded backs, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushions all supported by round tapering an...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique English Satinwood Arm-Chairs, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique English Satinwood Arm-Chairs with Painted Details, Circa 1890-1910.
Satinwood
Rustic Chippy Peely Mid Century Metal Outdoor Cantilever Patio Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern metal slat patio chair. Elevate your outdoor space or patio with this rustic metal springer rocking chair. Created from metal, the chair features vertical slats ...
Metal
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV Caned Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair French Provincial armchairs carved wooden frames, cane backs, and orange silk taffeta plaid upholstery. These are Louis XV style caned armchairs, specifically a type kn...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
7 - Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs - Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arm height is 25" Listed as single chairs. Only two chairs have been restored thus far, custom color options available for the remaining.
Iron
2007 Emilio Ambasz for Knoll Visor Stacking Dining Arm Chair in Black
By Knoll, Emilio Ambasz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 'Visor' Steel and Dining Armchairs, designed by Emilio Ambasz for Knoll in 2002. These examples were produced in 2007. The listed price includes one chair, and we have seve...
Steel
50s American Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Bouclé
Located in Miami, FL
Ready to use with some wear to the gilt paint due to History. Arm Height: 27 inches. F-764-335
Metal
Set of 6 Hollywood Regency Neo Baroque White Patio Dining Arm Chairs c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Arm Height 24"
Aluminum
Set of 12 Hollywood Regency Neo Baroque Black Patio Dining Arm Chairs c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Arm Height 24"
Aluminum
Swedish Baroque Captain's Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are covered in distressed leather with nail head trim. The chair is covered in gold design...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Midcentury Arm Chair with Leather and Boucle Fabric, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant armchair is a perfect combination of classic design and modern comfort. Designed in the 1950s by a talented Danish designer, the chair features a unique leather-woven ba...
Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Pair of MINT Carved Faux Finished Country French Fireside Arm Chairs Nice Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of MINT Carved Faux Finished Country French Fireside Arm Chairs Nice Fabric
Hardwood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Mesh Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor armchairs designed by John Woodard, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura' line. Features enameled and woven wrought iron. The c...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Prince of Wales Style Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 20th century Prince of Wales style arm chairs Painted eggshell white and gold Measures: 24" wide x 20" deep x 19" high at the seat x 27" high at the arm x 39.5" h...
Wood
1970s Pair of Pigreco Dining Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/ Knoll
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of Pigreco Armchairs, initially designed by Italian Architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959. The chair was the first product that Tobia ever designed, and it was his graduation...
Steel
Stunning French Iron Garden Set by Francois Carre, 4 Spring Steel Arm Chairs
By Francois A. Carre
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French iron garden set by Francois Carre, oval table, 4 spring steel arm chairs. Amazing original condition. Has always been used indoors, Hand delivery avail to New York Ci...
Steel
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered King Wood Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty red lacquered king wood serpentine crest curvature arm chairs with decorative carved straight legs and original connecting stretchers. Mid 19...
Kingwood, Lacquer
$2,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of well-proportioned Italian Louis XV style painted carved wood arm chairs, with gilt detail and caned seats.
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 French Bistro Garden Dining Chairs by Francois Carre 2 Arm 2 Side C1930
By Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four French Chairs by Francois Carre with the signature sunburst seat and back. Two arm and two side chairs with slightly canted backs for comfortable lounging. Some...
Iron
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Piece Round Patio Garden Dining Table and 4 Mesh Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The set of garden or patio dining set made of wrought iron and mesh top and mesh chair backs and seats. Measures: Chair D 23.75", W 25", H 28.88" Arm height 25.50" Seat height 16.75".
Wrought Iron
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early 1950s (circa 1953) Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass MAX arm chair. The piece does not retain its label, but we can accurately date the chair to bet...
Iron
Regence Style Painted & Caned Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted Rococo style open arm chair with caning, scroll and scallop shell design, cabriole legs and X-form Stretcher.
Cane, Wood, Paint
$2,800 / set
Pr.of Period Directoire Painted Fauteuils
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pr.of Painted Period Directoire Arm Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century English Regency Iron Armchair with Faux Maple Finish
Located in Queens, NY
12 English Regency style (20th Cent) faux maple painted iron arm chairs with open design back and slip seat (PRICED EACH)
Metal
Antique French Directoire Armchair, White with Gilt Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire white painted open arm chair with gilt foliate decoration and shaped fluted arms, legs, and open fluted columns on back.
Wood
19th Century Italian Neo-Classic Armchair in White & Gold Damask
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neo-classic style 19th Century white and gold painted round back carved arm chair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery.
Wood
$9,600 / set
Pair of Swedish Armchairs in Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of Gustavian style painted open-arm chairs with neoclassical details; recovered in camel silk velvet with matching silk cotton piping; carved wood foliate banding and pa...
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Child's Armchair with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) painted child's arm chair with tapestry upholstered seat and back.
Tapestry
19th Century Italian Neoclassic Armchair in White and Gold
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style white and gold painted round back carved arm chair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery.
Damask, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Armchair, Hand-Painted, Pink Damask
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Cent) Piedmontese grey painted open arm chair with scroll carved arms and square tapered legs upholstered in pink stripe damask
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
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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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