Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair, mid-19th century. 14 inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 21 ¾ inches tall
Wood, Paint
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Yellow Ground Fancy Side Chairs, Each Branded 'Warranted'.
Hardwood, Paint
$780Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
Wood
Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...
Cane, Wood
Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moviestar glamorous pair of Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chairs. We love the restrained elegance of the Louis XVI style, and these chairs feature many of the details charact...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Fancy Set of Four Italian Venetian Louis XV Chairs with Original Real Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of four richly carved Italian, 19th century Venetian side or dining chairs with original rich gold gilt paint. The chairs stand on lovely reeded legs and skirt and seatback dis...
Paint
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Fancy Armchair/Chair in Louis XVI Style, Green
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy armchair in Louis XVI style, green Solid wood, painted green. Curved and carved frame on fluted, tapered legs. Curly armrests. Straight supports with acanthus leaves on top....
Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif.
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Set of ten painted fancy chairs.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of ten (including two armchairs)American "fancy chairs". Having original faded olive green paint with gold accents and rush seats.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
Trio of Faceted Metal Fancy French Belle Époque Revival Aluminum Cafe Chairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Charming set of 3 chair. Faceted aluminum.
Aluminum
Pair of New York Painted Fancy Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good pair of New York painted fancy chairs in the classical style.The silhouette is somewhat unusual in these chairs but confortable and pleasing.
Pine, Paint
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fancy paint decorated chairs have shells painted on the top splash of the chair back.
Pine
American Federal Portrait of a Lady
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
The bejeweled subject is seated on a Baltimore painted 'Fancy Chair'.
Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Rare Set of 12 Period Early 19th Century Sheraton Fancy Painted Dining Chairs
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 12 new England fancy painted sheraton dining chairs, Maple, early 19th century.
Maple
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H 32.88 in W 20.88 in D 18.25 in
American Sheraton Set of 11 "Fancy" Painted Dining Chairs, New York
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most interesting and rather rare collection of 11 “fancy” Sheraton chairs, these have remarkably remained together for nearly two-hundred years.
Rush, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.88 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Lewis Barnes Hand Painted Cane Seat Fancy Chairs, Portsmouth NH c 1820
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of hand painted golden yellow cane seat fancy chairs, branded “L.
Wood
Sold
H 33.25 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs, Baltimore. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt Fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif.
Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 19th c. Hitchcock or Fancy Chair c.1820-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early to mid 19th century rustic Hitchcock chair with original painted, black wood finish with gold floral detail and original intact, rush seat. CREATOR Unknown. ...
Rush, Pine, Paint
SET OF FOUR HITCHCOCK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC SET OF FOUR HITCHCOCK CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA PAINT DECORATED CHAIRS ,FANCY PAINT WITH GREAT SURFACE.
Pine
Sold
H 20 in W 21 in L 20 in
6 Vintage L. Hitchcock Harvest Stenciled Fan Back Windsor Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Cheney was the typical cabinetmaker of the period turning out well made examples of Federal sideboards and fancy painted chairs that caught young Hitchcock’s attention.
Maple, Paint
Set of Early 19th Century Hand Painted "Fancy" Chairs, circa 1810-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four hand painted/hand stenciled New York "Fancy" chairs using the graining technique.
Maple
Portrait Miniature In Graphite American 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
The sitter can be seen with a book in her hand and a ring on her finger. She is sitting in a painted fancy chair by the window with the drape pulled back and a beautiful view of the ...
Wood, Paper
American Sheraton Painted Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Sheraton mustard painted hard wood fancy chairs with black stripping.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
American Painted and Gilt Decorated Turned Hardwood Sheraton Chair, 1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton fancy chair of painted & gilt decorated turned hardwood.
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
New England Hitchcock Style Chair with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Norton, MA
A New England Hitchcock Style/Fancy chair. Hand painted/stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear.
Wood
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style/Fancy chairs. Hand painted/stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear.
Wood
Painted Fancy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
American painted fancy chair with original paint, found in Rhode Island.
Pine, Paint, Cane
Single Fancy Painted Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very beautiful Sheraton design fancy painted side chairs made in England about 1890.
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Fancy Painted Satinwood Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a pair of English Sheraton style fancy painted caned side chair. These are classic quality chairs from a time when chairs where carefully and slowly made by hand.
Wood, Cane, Paint
Six Fancy Painted Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great set of six black lacquered and gilt fancy painted chairs with caned seats made in the first part of the 19th century.
Wood, Paint, Cane
Pair of Fancy Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice early 19th century pair of Greek revival klismos chairs made in England or possibly America during the first part of the 19th century. Wonderful old painted surface. A ...
Wood, Paint, Cane
Pair of Neoclassical Fancy Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Federal period neoclassical fancy painted Klismos chairs, retaining their original stenciled gilded decoration, depicting rosettes, anthemion, acanthus leaves, scrolled and...
Rush, Wood
TWELVE Hitchcock Fancy Painted Dining Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Woodbury, CT
A 'composed' collector's set of 12 Hitchcock Connecticut fancy painted dining chairs with woven rush seats.
Maple, Rush
Set Of 12 Ney York Painted Fancy Sheraton Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Included Are 2 Arm & 10 Side Chairs,Each Having Horizontal Crest Rails Decorated With Opposing Winged Griffons Flanking An Urn,Above Lattice Work Back,Cained Ballooned Seats With Gil...
Pine, Ash
Set of Ten Edwardian Fancy Painted Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 10 Edwardian fancy painted dining chairs, 2 armchairs, 8 sides, England circa 1910.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Set of Four Early 19th Century American Paint Decorated Fancy Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A set of four large and sturdy early 19th C. American fancy chairs in mustard yellow and additional paint decoration with green painted rush seats and loose upholstered cushions most...
Wood
Pair of Baltimore "Fancy" Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Baltimore, 1820-1830. With faux-rosewood graining and gilt stencil decoration, the shaped crest rails held by turned stiles, a stay rail above a rush seat withy turned front and r...
Wood
Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six Sheraton Paint Decorated Fancy Chairs. The thumb molded backs and X-stretcher splats with turned legs were features that were most common in New York and Connecticut.
Wood, Paint, Rush
SET OF 6 EARLY NEW YORK FANCY SIDE CHAIRS
Located in Stamford, CT
SIX FANCY NEW YORK PAINTED SIDE CHAIRS-DECORATIONS ..FADED AND WORN THROUGH GREEN/BLUE COLOR- WORN IN AREAS WHERE 200 YEAR OLD CHAIRS WOULD WEAR.
Wood, Paint
English Sheraton Style Fancy Painted Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice Sheraton style fancy pai te satinwood arm chair with central painted medallion of cupids at play.
Wood
Pair of Balloon Seat Side Chairs, New York c.1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of paint decorated fancy balloon seat side chairs, New York, 1820.
English Fancy Painted Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Sheraton style fancy painted and caned arm chair made in Englanf about 1880.
Wood, Paint
Regency Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Regency period fancy painted side chair with original decoration.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 17.75 in D 16 in
Set of 6 Signed Vintage Hitchcock Painted and Stenciled Side Chairs, circa 1958
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Quechee, VT
Lambert Hitchcock was the first American entrepreneur to mass produce chairs on an assembly line. He used local resources and labor and interpreted aspects of 1820s American taste su...
Rush, Maple
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original condition showing only light wear normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H ...
Cane, Bentwood
$295
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (A). Item features floral painted backrest, spindle back, carved stretcher base, remarkable...
Wood
$250
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American Primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (B). Item features floral painted backrest, spindle back, carved stretcher base, remarkable patina,...
Wood
$1,596 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of 19th century handcrafted and later on hand painted and Decorated Signed Sally Nolan Plank Seat Side Chairs. Sally Nolan is a mother, grandmother, former teacher,...
Hardwood, Paint
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