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19th-C. French Louis XVIII Style Rush & Carved Walnut Bobbin Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful pair of 19th century French Louis XVIII style carved walnut bobbin turned arm chairs with rush seats and backs. The carved frames are in very good condition. The ...
Rush, Walnut
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Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Country Walnut Rush Seat Arm Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sweet pair of Antique Country French hand carved walnut rush seat armchairs with custom green velvet down filled cushions. Marvelously festive, solid reinforced joinery, ready for us...
Velvet, Rush, Walnut, Down
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional chairs from France have upholstered, tub...
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood and Upholstered Fauteuils, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style, carved-wood and upholstered armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of fauteuils (open style armchairs) from France have upholstered back...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of 4 19th c. Italian Directoire Style Painted Dolphin Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of four Neoclassical painted side chairs is a remarkable example of refined European craftsmanship, blending classical architecture with mythological symbolism to cr...
Walnut
19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of French Louis XV style Fauteuils features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Early 19th-century French Regency Style Gold Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Perfectly imperfect elegant pair of 19th-century French Regency style fauteuils with an intricately carved gilt wood frame with ornate detailing in beautiful craftsmanship with lavi...
Linen, Oak, Giltwood
Pair Italian Neoclassical Tub or Gondola Bergeres, c. 1800
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of early 19th century Italian Neoclassical Barrel Back or Gondola Bergres. The form of the chairs is highly influeced by the French Directoire style, althoug...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Walnut
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...
Leather, Mahogany
A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Exceptional Pair of French Gothic Armchairs, c.1840 Comparative Literature A single example in oak, probably part of the same commission and with a paper label reading “Greek Ha...
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms, upholstered seats, and resting on scrolled cabriole legs. Early 19th Century
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair 19th C. French Paint and Gilt Decorated Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scrolled arm ends and ribbed curved supports ending in gilt rosettes on the skirt rails. Raised on tapering fluted cylindrical legs. Upholstered in fine pale tone petit point featuri...
Wood, Wool
19th c Pair French Louis XV Yellow Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of Late 19th-Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs (Bergères) Immerse your space in the timeless elegance of Parisian high society with this exceptional pair of late...
Textile, Giltwood, Walnut
19th C. French Pair Carved-Wood Fauteuil Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of timeless and elegant Louis XVI style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of chairs from France each features a shapely, upholstered back, with elegant...
Wood, Linen
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats.
Rush, Wood
Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Danish early 19th century empire armchairs. Crafted in mahogany and satinwood marquetry on backrest and apron. Apron and upper part of backrest decorated with diamo...
Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back, removable cushioned seat, and elegantly reeded and carved arms. The mahogany frames displa...
Metal
Pair of 19th C. French Régence (Louis XIV–XV) Revival Hand‑Carved Walnut Thrones
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of circa 1870 French Régence / Louis XIV–XV Revival hand‑carved solid walnut armchairs. Monumental in scale and presence, these throne‑like fauteuils have tall, generously propo...
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of 19th C. Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuils with Fleur-de-Lis Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant pair of antique armchairs exudes timeless sophistication. Each large fauteuil stands on cabriole legs ending with hoof feet, connected by a...
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Magnificent 19th C Pair or Set of 4 Armchairs with Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of French Louis XVI walnut and richly upholstered armchairs in rare handwoven Aubusson tapestries. The quality of the Aubusson tapestries is wonderful but as expec...
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Ash Wood, c. 1825 This refined and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs was crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, at the height...
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th c. Louis XVI Style Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Generously sized arm chairs with fluted arms and tapered legs along with a flower motif on the bottom rail. Simple and elegant and newly re-covered in linen.
Pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful large scale pair of highly carved giltwood French Louis XV Arm Chairs in Scalamandre Fabric
Wood
Pair of French Regence style Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well carved pair of Mid 19th c. French carved walnut Regence style Arm Chairs recovered in red silk damask.
Walnut
French Empire style arm chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of French arm chairs, empire style, carved and painted,
Paint, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical arm chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of painted and gilt neoclassical arm chairs with caned seats
Paint, Wood, Cane
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Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire mahogany arm chairs having green leather, dolphin arms, and paw feet.
Mahogany, Leather
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H 38.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of French giltwood bergere style chairs, 19 th c. With white upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
The size and shape of these chairs make them desirable. They are a Shape that is curved and they are comfortable. The gilding is Exceptional and in original condition. The carving i...
Giltwood
19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of fauteuils made of solid walnut with high back and deep seating. Pegged construction. Recovered with a white linen fabric and down cushion. Very comfortable. One arm c...
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H 45 in W 35 in D 30 in
Pair of Decorative Chippendale Arm Chairs Upholstered in 19th c French Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of two 1900-1920s Chippendale arm chairs with leg rest are from a private collection. These chairs area made with French linen and the type of wood used is Mahogany. This s...
Linen, Wood
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H 41 in W 29 in D 31 in
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs/Arm Chairs 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
The curved back design of these chairs make them desirable Because they are not only a beautiful design but they are Comfortable. The giltwood is in antique gilt finish with a lig...
Giltwood
19th c. French Napoleon III Pair Spool Leg Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III arm chairs with spool leg side design. Decorative nailheads throughout. Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
Upholstery, Linen
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H 47 in W 26 in D 24 in
Antique French Arm Chairs Pair Cherubs Angels Carved Walnut Blue Upholstery
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French pair of carved walnut upholstered arm chairs~~c. 1880s. Classic French charm and style, notice the detail in the highly carved backs, arms, skirt, and legs...
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 48 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
Antique French Pair Armchairs Breton Desk Fireside or Throne Chairs, C. 1890
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique Pair of French BRETON Armchairs~~Desk, Fireside, Dining, or Throne Chairs~~Highly Carved Oak~~c. 1890s BEAUTIFULLY CARVED~~Breton furniture originated in late 19t...
Oak
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H 49 in W 28 in D 28 in
Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English PAIR Louis XIII Style Walnut Needlepoint- Petit Point Arm Chairs Throne Chairs Fireside Chairs~~LARGE~~c. 1890s- 1900s Needlepoint and Petit Point fabric up...
Tapestry, Walnut
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H 37.8 in W 26.58 in D 30.52 in
Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elbow chairs. A French, mahogany upholstered morning room armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking chairs, with a tasteful eleg...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th C. Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely pair of 19th century Louis XV style wingback armchairs with later brocade upholstery. Chair frames appear to have been repainted/touched up over the years but are structurall...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French arm chairs with new Linen upholstery.
Wood
19th C. Pair of French Restauration Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A solid walnut pair of arm chairs from the early 19th century with new linen upholstery. Some restorations were done in the late 19th century and the chairs are sturdy.
Pair of French Arm Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
Pair of French arm chairs. Nicely carved with great old paint. Ready for your favorite upholstery. Muslin covered.
Wood, Muslin
Pair 19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised High Back Upholstered Bergeres with Gilt
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1840s pair of Louis XVI style bergeres with tall backs and winged sides, ebonised frames with lots of finely carved and gilded detail. Newly upholstered before we acquired them...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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H 35.5 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Antique Pair French Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Empire armchairs offers mahogany construction with upholstered backs and seats, floral and grape & leaf cast and gilt bronze mounts, 19th century. Measur...
Bronze
Pair Of Late 19th C. French Louis XV Style Fauteuils Or Arm Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good and sturdy pair of arm chairs with a petit-point fabric. The frame is made of walnut and the seating is good.
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H 37.75 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th C French Louis XV Style Painted W/Gilt Arm Chairs (Saturday Sale)
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted And Parcel Gilt Fauteuils/Arm Chairs Newly Upholstered In Linen
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Regence Arm Chairs, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Regence Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1850. Please Note These Items are Antiques and are Two of a Kind.
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H 40 in W 22 in D 34 in
Pair of 19th C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Rush Seat French Country Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style black & gold Chinoiserie rush seat French Country arm chairs. Each feature if original rush seats and custom made leather box cushions Additional information: ...
Gold
18th c. George III Arm Chairs in French taste
Located in Milford, NH
A very fine pair of George III arm chairs in the French taste. In beech, circa 1790-1810. Similar to a style by Thomas Chippendale. Newly upholstered in silk.
Beech, Silk
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H 34.25 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bergere Antique Arm Chairs c. 1890-1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE FRUITWOOD BERGERES [ANTIQUE ARM CHAIRS] c. 1890-1910 This is a very attractive pair of late 19th century French Louis XV Style antique bergeres, each of pet...
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