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Pair Of Bobbin Armchairs

Pair of Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Scottish Oak Bobbin Turned Carver Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1900 Scottish bobbin turned
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rexine Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rexine Armchairs. The original
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Mahogany

Ernest Gimson, a Pair of Yew Wood Ladder Back and Bobbin Turned Armchairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson, designer. A good quality pair of Cotswold School yew wood ladder back and bobbin
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Pair of French Wood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved wood armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved bobbin wood legs and
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of French Wood Armchairs
Pair of French Wood Armchairs
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood chair
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Oak, Chenille

Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
H 33 in W 23.25 in D 22.25 in
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood frame with
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Chenille

Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
H 33 in W 23.25 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Italian Octagonal Black Tripod Side Table Bobbin Turned Barley Twist Leg
Located in Carimate, Como
would look wonderful in a corner coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hexagonal Black Walnut Side Table Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
wonderful in a corner coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
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.  
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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
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Located in Pound Ridge, NY
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Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
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Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Charles Dudouyt Style Coffee or Side Table in Oak, France 1950's
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Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 108.27 in D 22.84 in
"Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Design 1960 Wicker Six Chairs
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker and wood Excellent condition Set of 6. In the style of Charlotte Perriand, purchased in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Wicker, Wood

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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Brass

Marruecos individual daybed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Elevate your relaxation experience with the Marruecos Individual Daybed- a distinctive piece that seamlessly blurs the lines between interior and exterior luxury. Crafted for those s...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Linen, Wood, Hardwood

Marruecos individual daybed by Tana Karei
Marruecos individual daybed by Tana Karei
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 70.87 in

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Victorian Ladies and Gents Chairs
Located in Manchester, GB
, the gents has spindled bobbin turned arms, whilst the ladies has short twisted side supports, as is
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

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Oak

Victorian Ladies and Gents Chairs
Victorian Ladies and Gents Chairs
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Pair of French Oak Carved Armchairs circa 1700, Later Reupholstered
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Fine pair of armchairs circa 1700, wonderful bobbin carved arms with animalistic detailing and
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Antique Early 18th Century French Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Armchairs and Oval Occasional Table by Josef Zotti
By Josef Zotti
Located in London, GB
Lathe-turned bobbin style elm frames and tabletop, the armchairs with original natural woven rush
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Elm

European Love Bird Decorated Turner's Armchair, Dated 1786
Located in London, GB
Carved and bobbin turned wood with historic red on over original green painted surface. Inscribed
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Antique Late 18th Century Painted Furniture

English Oak Armchair Carved Legs, Arms and Frame on Wheels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Gothic Revival chairs with bobbin stretchers on brass casters. Pair available.
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Chairs

Pair of Bobbin Armchairs in Linen Blend by William Morris
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonized turned wooden frame, newly upholstered with exposed backs. Measures: 25" W x 24" D x 44" H x 16" seat.  
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Bobbin Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
Two similar bobbin open arm chairs with rush seats.
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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Pair of Bobbin Armchairs with Rush Seats
Pair of Bobbin Armchairs with Rush Seats
H 38.5 in W 21.5 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Antique William IV Mahogany Bobbin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV mahogany turned bobbin framed armchairs. The frames are in excellent
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Ebonized Bobbin Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century Regency ebonized bobbin turned armchairs, having nice small proportions. Fully
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Victorian Country House Club Armchairs Patchwork Upholstered Bobbin Turn
Located in GB
armchairs, circa 1860 Have you ever seen a more charming pair of country house chairs, I’ve never come
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bobbin Chairs with Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century pair of Ebonised Bobbin Chairs with Arms
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

A Handsome Pair of English Victorian Ebonized Bobbin Turned Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of English Victorian ebonized bobbin turned open armchairs; each with tall openwork
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20th Century English Armchairs

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of early 20th century Charles Dudouyt armchairs with rush seat and back, with his trade mark
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Reed, Oak

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Antique Oak & Leather Armchairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pair of antique armchairs from England. The chocolate brown leather and the dark oak have a nice
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of baroque style oak armchairs circa 1870. Beautiful patina to arms, carved and united
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair Spool Turned Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of bobbin or spool turned armchairs with an ebonized finish, with spool or bobbin turned
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Pair Spool Turned Armchairs
Pair Spool Turned Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Oak Hall Chairs, circa 1740
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy oak hall chairs with bobbin turned construction, splayed back legs, carved crest, finals
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Antique 1740s Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuils with Original Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Birmingham, AL
Striking pair of antique French walnut Louis XIII throne chairs with exquisite tapestry upholstery
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Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Rush Seat and Back Pair of Victor Coutray Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s French pair of rush seat and back chairs designed by Victor Coutray. Decorative curved arm
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Great pair of Italian Baroque walnut armchairs with square backs over bobbin turned arms ending in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of French Wood And Rush Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of carved wood armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved bobbin wood legs and
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Wood And Rush Armchairs
Pair of French Wood And Rush Armchairs
H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.25 in
Antique Italian Hexagonal Black Walnut Side Table Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
wonderful in a corner coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Turned Dutch Bobbin Armchairs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful pair of Dutch Bobbin chairs were made in the early 1900s. They originate in the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

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Beech

A Handsome Pair of George IV Style Bobbin-turned Spindle Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each well-constructed bobbin turned spindle armchair of good proportions with padded armrests
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Vintage 1980s American George IV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Bobbin Chairs in Wool Blend by Christopher Farr, England circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Bobbin Chairs in Wool Blend by Christopher Farr England circa 1840 Near pair of antique
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Cane

Iconic Pair of Barley Twist Upholstered Spool Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of spool arm chairs with the same turned wood detail of 17th century bobbin
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century French Bobbin Turned Oak and Rush Seat Low Corner Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1950, each corner chair stands on carved bobbin turned legs
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Mid-20th Century French Country Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Italian Octagonal Walnut Side Table with Bobbin Turned Barley Twist Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
would look wonderful in a corner coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Octagonal Walnut Side Table or Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hexagonal Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
corner, an entrance as well as next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs.  
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hexagonal Walnut Side Table or Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
edges over six beautifully bobbin turned barley twisted legs, connected to one another with central star
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hexagonal Walnut Side Table or Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
edges over six beautifully bobbin turned barley twisted legs, connected to one another with central star
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hexagonal Walnut Side Table or Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
would look wonderful in a corner coupled with a coffee table, next to a sofa or a pair of armchairs
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Provincial Corner Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fruitwood armchairs with open backs and rush seats. Pair of antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of English Victorian Bobbin Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of English Victorian period Elizabethan Revival mahogany bobbin armchairs have
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Victorian Bobbin Armchairs
Pair of English Victorian Bobbin Armchairs
H 38.25 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Pair of Bobbin Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large Ebonized Bobbin Chairs with Caned Seats and Upholstered Arms. English, Circa 1880's
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Bobbin Chairs
Pair of Bobbin Chairs
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of English Bobbin Turned Armchairs with Loose Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shown without back cushions.
Cat. No. 047-001-2009
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of English Bobbin-Turned Armchairs with Loose Cushiones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 047-001-2009
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of Upholstered Bobbin Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of painted bobbin chairs with tufted backs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Bobbin Chairs
Pair of Upholstered Bobbin Chairs
H 41 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of Bobbin chairs. C1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Bobbin chairs with original rush seats and newer silk cushions.
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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bobbin chairs. C1860
Pair of Bobbin chairs. C1860
H 34.75 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Handsome Pair of Carved Bobbin Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Handsome Pair of Carved Bobbin Chairs, France Circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Bobbin Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of English bobbin chairs, newly upholstered in grey linen. Both chairs on original casters
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century English Bobbin Cahirs-Ebonized
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century English Bobbin Cahirs-Ebonized, SH: 17"T AH: 25.25"T,
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Irish George II Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fabulous pair of Irish George II mahogany library armchairs, retaining fine original colour and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Armchairs

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Mahogany, Textile

Pair of Oak and Tapestry 18th Century Style Armchairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of oak and tapestry 18th century style armchairs. Each having a shaped back with an Aubusson
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Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Good Pair of Oak Arts & Crafts Period Reclining Armchairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A good pair of oak Arts & Crafts period reclining armchairs newly re-upholstered in moon wool
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

A pair of Napoleon III period armchairs from France c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III period armchairs from France c.1870 with an ebonized finish now
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

A Pair of Early 18th c. French Walnut Louis XIV Fauteil Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Early 18th c. French Walnut Louis XIV Fauteil Armchairs, one for the master of the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Two Pairs of French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
your den, bedroom or living area. I love the a casual feel the bobbin turned legs and arms give to
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Vintage 1930s French Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Two Pairs of French Arm Chairs
Two Pairs of French Arm Chairs
H 41 in W 26 in D 19 in
1920s Pair of Arts & Crafts Upholstered Oak Reclining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of Arts & Crafts upholstered oak reclining chairs from the 1920's with bobbin turned front
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair William & Mary Fireside Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most charming "Pair" of William and Mary 17th c. style Walnut Bobbin Twist Fireside Chairs, early
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Muslin

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Oak Armchairs with Bobbin Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Baroque style oak armchairs from the 19th century, with bobbin arms, legs, cross
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Located in New Preston, CT
Pair of Renaissance armchairs, 19th century, Italy, with Bobbin armrests, raised on Bobbin legs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

A pair of oak Arts and Crafts armchairs.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A generous sized pair of late arts and crafts oak armchairs . Bobbin or spool turned legs and base
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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

A pair of oak Arts and Crafts armchairs.
A pair of oak Arts and Crafts armchairs.
H 34.5 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Danish Bobbin Turned Beech Armchairs, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of Danish bobbin turned spindle backed beech armchairs, circa1850. The chair's apron
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Antique 1850s Danish Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XIII Style Walnut Fauteuils / Throne Chairs in Green Mohair
Located in Pau, FR
Striking pair of antique French Louis XIII walnut fauteuils or throne chairs with carved armrests
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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