Sold|$3,000
A Pair of Carved Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant French Restoration arm chairs with painted and carved backs, palmette design on splat, turned and reeded forelegs and arm supports.
Sold|$2,300
Pair of Milo Baughman Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman arm chairs from 1970's.
Metal
Sold|$3,600
One Pair Directoir Painted Arm Chairs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of Directoir Arm Chairs with painted finish.
Wood
Sold|$2,950 / set
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th century lacquered Chinese arm chairs.
Wood
Sold|$4,250
Jansen Stamped Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV style carved arm chairs. Stamped Jansen.
Sold|$1,850
Pair of Neo Classical Arm Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of arm chairs from Buenos Aires with nice brass details.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$7,900
Pair of Antique English Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Pair of Antique English "George IV Period" Mahogany Arm Chairs.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,300
Pair of Regency Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Regency Period Hand Painted Arm Chairs with Silk Upholstery
Silk, Upholstery
Sold|$2,800
Pair of super chic arm chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of chic arm chairs with original pale pink leather seats.
Wood, Leather
Sold|$22,000
Pair of Modernist Metal Arm Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Unique Pair of Metal Arm Chairs, Reupholstered in Gunmetal Gray Velvet.
Steel
Pair of Italian Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved shell form arm chairs with sea dragon arms.
Wood
Sold|$6,200
Pair painted Louis XVI arm chairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of painted Louis XVI arm chairs in original paint and generous proportion.
Wood
Sold|$3,500
Pair of Teak Danish Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of solid teak arm chairs with loose seat cushion and barrel back
Sycamore, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,400
A PAIR OF ITALIAN ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fabulous Italian black lacquered arm chairs, upholstered in polka dots
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Milo Baughman Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman Arm Chairs upholstered in a silver gray crushed velvet
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$12,000
Pair Zebra Upholstered Oversize Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous pair of French Louis XV style oversize arm chairs with original zebra upholstery.
Sold|$5,000
Pair Louis XIII style arm chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Napoleon III style upholstered arm chairs trimmed with nailheads and fringe
Pair of Paolo Buffa Arm Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful pair of angular expressive arm chairs by Paolo Buffa recently upholstered and restored.
Walnut
Sold|$2,550
Pair of Sculptural Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arm Chairs made out of solid walnut. New linen covered seat cushions.
Sold|$4,400
Pair of Sculptural & Comfortable Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of box framed arm chairs newly reupholstered in white crypton miracle fabric.
Sold|$1,400
Pair of Black Metal Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of handsome black metal outdoor arm chairs.
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Black Lacquered Arm Chairs with a Chinese Chippendale flair. 8 matching side chairs available as well.
Lacquer, Wood
Sold|$5,060 / set
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Arm Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier arm chairs Circa 1860.
Mahogany
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Mid-Century Arm Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1970's chrome arm chairs with black vinyl upholstery, tufted back and seat.
Chrome
Sold|$2,450
Pair Of Edmund Spence Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut Edmund Spence arm chairs with new hand painted gold cream cow hide upholstery.
Walnut
Sold|$1,960
Pair Of Rare Albini Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small rare Franco Albini arm chairs with striped seat pads.
Rattan
Sold|$50,000
Pair of French Gilt Arm Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and floral gilt arm chairs with flemish tapestry ending on cabriole legs.
Sold|$2,600
A PAIR OF UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sleek upholstered arm chairs, chosen for their simple lines and elegant proportion; newly upholstered
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Arm Chairs by Steelcase
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of arm chairs by Steelcase circa 1980's with nice leather upholstery in very nice original condition.
Metal
Sold|$3,200
Pair of 1940's arm chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1940's arm chairs, dark mahogany legs, rounded upholstered backs with outwardly curving arms, original upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
With Knoll boucle wool upholstery and clearly labeled, this is a pristine pair of Saarinen Executive arm chairs.
Sold|$3,250
Pair Of Bert England Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant Burt England arm chairs for Johnson Furniture Company.
Sold|$1,250
Pair Of Gun Metal Arm Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of sculptural metal arm chairs with an anthocite finish, newly upholstered in off-black faux suede.
Metal
Sold|$500 / set
Baroque Jacobean large arm chair pair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Pair of oversized Jacobean arm chairs, carved walnut, plaid textile upholstery in blue green red yellow.
Textile, Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Le Corbusier Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Cassina, Le Corbusier black leather & chrome arm chairs.
Chrome
Sold|$4,200
Pair of 1940's arm chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of wide arm chairs with open arms, ivory upholstery with dark mahogany frames with octagonal legs, c. late 1940s
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of 1960s Italian Arm Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of chic italian arm chairs. Chrome frame is sleek and sculptural and the seat is a rich, grey leather.
Chrome
Sold|$5,800
Pair of upholstered mahogany arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of upholstered mahogany arm chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,200
Pair of White Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Pair of White Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chairs, upholstered in textured blue and cream Rogers & Goffigon fabric
Fabric
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Mid-Century Arm chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century arm chairs. Original wool blend upholstery in a pale plum.
Brass
Eight George Nelson For Herman Miller Teak Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and nubby wool upholstered dining chairs. Pair of arm chairs with six side chairs. Slightly tilted elliptical back cushion with lowe...
Teak
Pair Gilt Wood Louis XV Style Bergeres or Fauteuils in Scalamandre Fabric Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Each having a matching throw pillow. This pair of lounge, office or arm chairs are certain to add style and distinction to any room in the home.
Sold|$3,800
A PAIR OF FRENCH ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut French Empire arm chairs with upholstered back and seat; slightly pedimented,carved back and reeded arm supports that are extensions of the forelegs.
Sold|$2,900
Pair Of Tubular Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage style chrome arm chairs with vinyl seating.
Sold|$5,800
Pair of 19thC French Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable pair of arm chairs covered in vintage Belgian linen.
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Sold|$3,295
Pair Louis Philippe Ebonised Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 pair of French Louis Philippe style arm chairs with tapered cabriole legs, padded arms, high backs.
Upholstery
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Ward Bennett Arm Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of arm chairs by Ward Bennett for Geiger Brickel.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,850
Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive pair of provincial English mahogany Chippendale arm chairs, the beautifully pierced back splats with carved details similarly carved on the crestrail, the front legs w...
Mahogany
Sold|$24,000
Pair of Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of carved mahogony French Art Nouveau "Les Lilas" (Lilacs) arm chairs by Louis Majorelle with carved lily pad and floral decoration with beautiful black velour fabric and nai...
Mahogany
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Large Burmese Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of large Burmese arm chairs with elephant head and trunk legs, a mythical creature with tusks carved as the arm supports.
Set of 12 Hollywood Regency Shell-back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of twelve (ten side and a pair of arm) dining chairs. The curved and tapering legs leading to a leopard fabric set.
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$3,400
Pair of Jens Risom Arm Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant pair of Jens Risom arm chairs sitting on wood bases.
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A great pair of dramatic large scale arm chais constructed of rich dark solid walnut in a 17th century style with carved gilt details at the feet, supporting the arms and at the top...
Walnut
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Greek Key Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish black painted wood arm chairs with Greek key arm design.
Fine Set of Twleve Henri Deux Style Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine set of twelve Henri Deux, custom quality, dining chairs in a fancy upholstery. A pair of arm chairs and ten side chairs comprise this fine set each with arch back and nail-hea...
Sold|$1,800
Pair of French Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Darling pink velvet, curved and button back wood arm chairs. Arm height is 25 1/2".
Handsome Pair of Brno Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Classically Designed Pair of "Brno" Arm Chairs, Originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, Single Piece Chrome Plated Flat Steel Frames Upholstered with Soft Ca...
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