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Pair Of William Iv Armchairs

Pair William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame and tufted
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Vintage 1950s English William IV Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather

Pair of William IV Rosewood and Brass-Inlaid Armchairs
By George Bullock
Located in New York, NY
Each upholstered back with arched crest rail centered by a brass-inlaid shell issuing foliate sprays; the over-upholstered seat with shaped sear rail centered by a sheet sheath; rais...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Brass

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in GB
George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery Please note the delivery
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20th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Upholstery

Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs
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20th Century British William IV Armchairs

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Damask

Pair of Fine William IV Carver Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5368 pair of William IV elbow chairs, each having figured mahogany top rail with carved mid rail
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Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Fine William IV Carver Chairs in Mahogany
Pair of Fine William IV Carver Chairs in Mahogany
H 35.039 in W 19.291 in D 22.047 in
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date
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Antique 1850s Swedish William IV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each
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Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere & Leather Library Armchairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant Pair of William IV Regency Hardwood Cane Bergere & Antique Brown Leather Library
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Armchair attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency, George IV period open armchair, attributed to Gillows of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Set of 16 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
A Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs of the William IV Period Constructed in mahogany, and consisting of
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Of 19th Century Rosewood Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period,  Rosewood Library Armchairs Of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Rosewood

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George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Large 3-Seat Sofa in Bernini Damask
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, immaculate George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Medium Fixed-Back, 3-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile “Bernini” Damask...
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STUNNiNG & COLLECTABLE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA KILIM FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman Please note the delivery fee list...
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20th Century English Kilim Footstools

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French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

DESIGNER GEORGE SMiTH CHELSEA LARGE FULL SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM ARMCHAIR
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with feather filled cushi...
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

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Upholstery

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which a...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of George Smith Chelsea Large Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of RRP £9,378 George Smith Low Scroll Arm wingback armchairs with Damask upholstery. A very good looking well made and comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Leather

FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
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20th Century English Country Sofas

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Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Custom Made to Order George Smith Chelsea Signature Standard Arm Kilim Armchair
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith Signature Standard arm, feather cushion back and base, Kilim upholstered armchair which was custom made to ...
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20th Century English Kilim Armchairs

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Upholstery

GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

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Leather

PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH SOMERVILLE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchairs with which have been ...
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather

French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neo-Classical mahogany upholstered Récamier. The lounge chair is raised by lovely lightly scrolled fluted legs. The straight apron displays a...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues

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Mahogany

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-ancient greek columns, American, Bradley and Hubbard, Meridian, CT, Circa 1925. A pair of bookends in the form of an Ancient Greek Temple entrance w...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa - Vienna Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic Chesterfield sofa in Vienna brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, roll-over arms, nailhead trim accents and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
H 34 in W 70 in D 32 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY BLACK VELVET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea black velvet upholstered Butterfly model armchair RRP £7,000 Please note...
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

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Velvet

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Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A very attractive pair of early 19th century William IV mahogany armchairs restored and refinished
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Brass

Large William IV Antique Oak Circular Footstool in Kelim
Located in Lancashire, GB
Large William IV Antique Oak Circular Footstool in Kelim. This is a good quality, English country
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Antique 19th Century British Stools

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Oak

Pair of English Family Portraits, Circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique English oil on canvas portraits of one family. The first is of the mother and
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Antique 1830s English William IV Paintings

Pair of William IV Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mixed wood armchairs w/wood seats & leather backs on casters
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of William IV Armchairs
Pair of William IV Armchairs
H 36 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of William IV mahogany armchairs with vinyl seats, the frames circa 1840 the seats, 20th
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Antique 1840s English William IV Armchairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
H 23.25 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with upholstered backs with exposed wood sides and carved rosettes, scrolled arms joining a upholstered over seat, klismos form legs with central carved rosette, casters. Sutton...
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Antique 1820s English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 37 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 William IV Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality pair of William IV carved mahogany armchairs. With leather upholstered
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV mahogany Armchairs with deep buttoned upholstery w/ scroll carving above carved
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
19th Century Pair of William IV Mahogany and Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare pair of William IV Cuban flame mahogany library elbow chairs, circa
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Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of William IV Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with upholstered curved back and bowed seat, carved scrolled arms with leaf tip terminals and molded seat rail, raised on turned and carved tapered legs, casters. Provenance; Fl...
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Antique 1830s British Armchairs

Pair of William IV Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of William IV Rosewood Armchairs
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of William IV Gothic Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of large William IV Gothic oak armchairs, circa 1835.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of William IV Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of William IV mahogany carver armchairs, the scrolling foliate carved back bars beneath
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Pair of William IV Elbow Chairs Mahogany Carvers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0320, a pair of William IV mahogany armchairs, each having fantastic figured mahogany top rail
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Elbow Chairs Mahogany Carvers
Pair of William IV Elbow Chairs Mahogany Carvers
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Pair of William IV Mahogany Carver Chairs Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Pair of fine quality William IV elbow chairs, each having finely carved top and mid rail, drop in
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Painted and Gilt Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of sturdy William IV painted and gilt armchairs with carved backs and splats, reeded legs
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of William IV Upholstered Mahogany Library Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV upholstered mahogany library chairs with scroll carving above carved arms on
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Fine example of a pair of early Regency round-back upholstered armchair. Dates from the transition
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Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Armchairs

Pair of 19th C. William IV Style Upholstered Reclining chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very interesting reclining arm chairs in new upholstery with nail head trimming, with
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of early 19th Century mahogany armchairs, having a shaped top rail above a decorative carved
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Antique 1840s British William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Superior English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of William IV chairs with double caned sides. Graceful style with fine muted pen
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Wood, Cane

Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A pair of early 19th century fruitwood country open armchairs with a slightly arched hardwood seat
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Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Armchairs

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Fruitwood

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 Library Chairs in the Manner of Mack, William, and Gibton
Located in London, GB
With faded and worn red Moroccan leather upholstery.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Rosewood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of antique fully upholstered armchairs with rosewood legs that have applied gilt
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Antique 1830s English George IV Armchairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Swedish mahogany armchairs with Trafalgar backs, scrolled over arms, sabre legs and
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Antique 1880s Swedish Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Pair of English Leather Library Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of chairs were made in England, circa 1840. The chairs are made of solid oak and feature
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Antique 1840s English William IV Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

19th C English Regency Mahogany and Buttoned Brown Leather Library Club Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A stunning Regency period mahogany library bergère armchair of generous proportions, firmly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of William IV period leather and mahogany framed desk or library chairs with horse
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Side Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Painted Cane Work Bergere Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted cane work bergere armchairs circa 1990. Good quality pair of bergere armchairs
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Late 20th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany, Paint

Pair of Painted Cane Work Bergere Armchairs
Pair of Painted Cane Work Bergere Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Fine English Mahogany and Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
William IV style open armchairs with carved mahogany frames, tufted leather seat, Original casters.
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20th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic Pair Of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery - Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American William IV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Polyester

English Regency Parcel-Gilt Rosewood Side Tables, Morel & Seddon, circa 1828
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite and extremely rare pair of English Regency, circa 1828, parcel-gilt and carved
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

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Rosewood, Giltwood

Antqiue Chesterfield Brown Leather Hearth Footstool Ottoman Wagon Wheel Castors
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
early William IV examples before The piece has been fully restored as mentioned, the leather has
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20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Carved Giltwood William IV Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Fully re-upholstered in tabacco coloured linen.
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

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Giltwood, Linen

Pair of Carved Giltwood William IV Armchairs
Pair of Carved Giltwood William IV Armchairs
H 43.12 in W 30.12 in D 33.47 in
PAIR OF ENGLISH WILLIAM IV ARMCHAIRS
Located in Geneva, IL
THE WIDTH OF THE CHAIRS AT THE SEAT IS 20" THE WIDTH OF THE CHAIRS AT THE BACK IS 23"
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR OF ENGLISH WILLIAM IV ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF ENGLISH WILLIAM IV ARMCHAIRS
H 34 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
A Pair of Carved Giltwood William IV Armchairs
Located in London, GB
With lotus leaf carving, scrolled arms outswept back legs. With original brass capping and castors, and later cut velvet. Further details and condition report available upon requ...
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

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Giltwood

Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs, Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Mahogany Arm Chairs with Reeded Legs and Scroll Arms, England
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of William IV Style Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of William IV style armchairs of carbed wood with muslin fabric upholstery. Priced
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20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Pair of William IV Style Chairs
Pair of William IV Style Chairs
H 45 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of William IV Oak Barrel Back Library Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Oak Barrel Back Library Chairs, England, Mid 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Pair of William IV Walnut and Leather Captain’s Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with an horseshoe shaped tufted crestrail above baluster form spindles over an arched seat, raised on ring turned tapering legs terminating in casters; upholstered in forest gre...
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Metal

A Pair Of William IV Style Rosewood Library Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
Each with outward scrolling upholstered rectangular back with outswept padded arms molded with scroll decoration; the reeded seat rail raised on turned and boldly reeded legs termina...
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English Armchairs

Interesting & Unusual English Linen Upholstered Walnut Armchair, circa 1825-1835
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
’ and surviving from the late Regency to William IV period England. The chair is in very good
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Linen, Walnut

A Pair of Mid 19th Century Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid 19th century William IV oak library armchairs with scrolled backs and balustrade arm
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Oak, Suede

Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Set of eight William IV dining chairs Here we have to offer you, this set of eight William IV
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Antique 1820s English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs
Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
This set of 8 William IV mahogany dining chairs were made circa 1820. This fine set of chairs were
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Antique 1820s Scottish William IV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 19.75 in
Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A very fine pair of 19th century satinwood painted armchairs Dimensions: Height 37" 94cm
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs

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Satinwood

Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs, English, circa 1830
Located in Honiton, Devon
Elegant pair of English mahogany armchairs in excellent condition. These delightful chairs date
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs

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Mahogany

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Pair Of William Iv Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

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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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.