Pair Porter Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Porter's Chairs in Carved Walnut
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of walnut Porter chairs in the Louis XVI style featuring hand carved acanthus leaves on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Stylised Porter's Wingback Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
, relax and reflect. Offered is a pair of handsome wingback library chairs made in the English Georgian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
This is. A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis.
The
Category
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Tall Rattan Wicker Porters Style Peacock Chairs, , , hooded
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair Tall Rattan Wicker Porters Style Peacock Chairs,,, classic mid century modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
pair of hall porters chairs from the 19th century Arts and Crafts movement Gothic Revival Style.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fast Lane, Felt and Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 34 in W 29 in D 25 in
Fast Lane E, Felt & Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 35 in W 28 in D 25 in
Fast Lane F, Felt & Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 36 in W 28 in D 25 in
Fast Lane D, Felt & Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 34 in W 28 in D 25 in
Fast Lane C, Felt & Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 36 in W 29 in D 25 in
Fast Lane B, Felt & Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton & Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
one of the legs curves differently from the others. Consider pairing this captivating chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 35 in W 29 in D 25 in
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By La Maison London
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The floral swag bed is based on the Corbeille design of rounded corners embracing the occupant within it’s curved ends. The gentle Rococo lines of the headboard and footboard are ove...
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2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
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Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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H 44.5 in W 29.5 in D 25.5 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century.
In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding and Early George Nelson C S S (comprehensive storage system) ,,manufactured by Herman Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk wit...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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'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
Materials
Textile
Early English Tufted Gold Leather Chesterfield Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a pair of early English tufted gold leather Chesterfield ottomans on mahogany frames. Note the carved and turned feet!They are unmarked and in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
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Leather, Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Silk, Wood
Original Green Chesterfield Set Kent Modell Three and Two Seater and Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Green Chesterfield set Kent model. Over the years the Set has gotten a bit more character. We have treated the exterior with leather grease thoroughly inside. We also checke...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 81.5 in D 36.23 in
Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic painted Italian secretary with original designs, paint and interior silk fabric.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe Dining Chair in Wood and Woven Straw
By Emanuele Rambaldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe, chair, beech, straw, Chiavari, Italy, design 1933, production afterwards
Italian painter and furniture designer Emanuele Rambaldi (1903-1968) created ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN BENCH SEAT REVERSIBLE COFFEE TABLE
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand made in England circa 1900 Green leather Chesterfield tufted ottoman with int...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
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Leather
H 20.48 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner Ge240 'Sigar' Lounge Chair in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is an early example of the Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair model GE240 for GETAMA, Denmark. The chair is also sometimes called 'Cigar' Chair due the shape of the armrests. Beautiful...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Metal
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
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Pair of French Porter's Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Porter's chairs, each has beautiful gilded frame, hooded top, newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
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Wood, Fabric
Pair of 1860s French Porter Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of chairs was made in France in the mid-19th century, circa 1860s. This pair of chairs
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Chairs
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Fruitwood
Pair of Porter's Wingback Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in blue wool fabric, with original brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fun pair of porter's chairs from the estate of Shari Lewis (of "Lambchop" fame), in
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Porters Chairs, a Pair
By Willow and Reed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic pair of porters chairs, comprised of thin reeds of bamboo. Rattan-work is all intact
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Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Chairs
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Bamboo
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Brass
Pair of Caned Porter's Style Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed in the classic manner with all over caning and fashioned with a white-washed
finish highlighted with gilt accents and linen seats.
Fine continental style.
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
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Wood, Fabric, Cane
Pair of 19th c. Mahogany Porter Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A handsome pair of carved Sheraton porter chairs.
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Pair of Carrocel Custom Louis XV Marbled Porter Chairs
Located in North York, ON
The classic Louis XV porter chair is designed with an avant-garde sentiment. The chair features a
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Pair of Restored Brown Leather Porters Wide Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of restored aged brown leather Porters wingback
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Pair of Antique Victorian Chippendale Brown Leather Porters Wingback Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning mid Victorian circa 1860 fully restored
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Leather
H 46.07 in W 33.08 in D 32.49 in
Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
hand dyed cigar brown leather porters armchairs
These chairs are rare, they stopped making them many
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20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
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Leather
H 44.3 in W 33.08 in L 44.3 in
Pair of Vintage Nepalese Temple Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
). Chair backs separate from seats for easy transport by mountain-trekking porters or Boho brownstoners.
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Vintage 1960s Nepalese Chairs
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Pair of Wool Wingback Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of wool wingback chairs, circa 1830.
Porter's wingback chairs, newly reupholstered in blue
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Brass
Pair Hooded & Button Tufted Chippendale Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of button tufted and brass nail head trimmed porters chairs. Gently sloped hooded
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century, Victorian style, tall, woven, wicker, porter's chairs feauture hooded
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wicker, Rush
Pair of Gustavian Style Canopy Chairs with Elegant Hooded Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exceptional porter chairs with Louis XV/ Gustavian Era inspired design.
The chairs have
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Porter's Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Hollywood Regency style porter's chairs, stained wood frame upholstered in dark
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 19th Century Style Downton Porter Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A porter's chair was a type of chair used in medieval England and later France usually formed in a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860, LARGE SCALE IMPRESSIVE CHAIRS
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860
OAK FINISHED WITH RED LEATHER
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of Huge Georgian Chesterfield Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs Claw & Ball
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Georgian porters armchair
A very good looking and beautifully restored pair. These are original
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.07 in W 32.88 in D 30.71 in
Set of Eighteen George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Consisting of a pair of armchairs and sixteen side chairs, each with a rectangular back with
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Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs
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Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French walnut ivory & gold Fleur-de-Lis upholstered balloon canopy porters chairs with
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
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Walnut
H 57 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished chrome frames with rolled seats and backs. Chartreuse upholstery.
The chairs are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Chrome
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Porters Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of handsome English porters wingback armchairs or library chairs made in the Georgian
Category
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
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Brass
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely late Victorian Porters barrel back
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Whisky Brown Leather
By Thomas Chippendale, Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely fully restored vintage Porters
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20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning late Victorian Porters barrel back
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Leather
H 44.89 in W 33.86 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Chesterfield Porters Restored Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
-dyed this gorgeous color, you will never find another pair with this finish
These chairs are classed
Category
20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Beech
H 44.89 in W 34.45 in D 31.5 in
1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Located in GB
Porters Barrel back armchairs with vintage castors
These chairs are a real tour de force, they have
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Georgian House 1
Located in GB
Porters Barrel back armchairs with oversized hand-carved claw and ball feet
These chairs are a real
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 46.86 in W 34.45 in D 33.08 in
Pair of "High Society" Tuxedo Club Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Wilton, CT
Expertly restored and reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom, this pair of tuxedo-style chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of English Georgian Style Cigar Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of cigar leather wing chairs or wingback chairs made in the grand English Georgian
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Louis XVI Style Caned Porter Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Distressed painted caned backs. Orange upholstered seats.
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20th Century Armchairs
Pair of Antique Porter Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a very rare pair of antique porter chairs. They are hand carved and have a double layer of
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage porter chairs with cane hood, back and surround.
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20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs
pair of porters chairs with matching foot rests (hooded chairs)
Located in Canaan, CT
a rare matching set of porters chairs with foot rests..
these chairs were probably made in
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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
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Wood, Velvet
Pair of 18th Century French Painted Side Chairs, Collection of Cole Porter
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of 18th century French Louis XIV period painted side chairs, purchased by Cole Porter and his
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
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Wood, Upholstery
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Pair of porter’s chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of porter's chairs with antique French ivory finish & upholstered in robins egg blue polished
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs with Lacquered Back Panels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of neoclassical side chairs each has a white painted wooden frame in the Louis XVI taste
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20th Century American Chairs
Pair of Tall Porters Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of upholstered armchairs with newly selected neutral fabric with carved wood legs.
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Side Chairs
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to
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Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs
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Mahogany
H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair, George II Style, circa 1860
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to
Category
Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to
Category
Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs
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Mahogany
H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair of George II Style, circa 1860
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to
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Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair of Porters Chairs by Weiman, Hooded Chair
Located in Canaan, CT
Pair of caned "hooded" chairs,
also known as a porters chair.
Condition is very good. Upholstery
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Vintage 1940s American Rococo Revival Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Velvet, Upholstery
Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good quality pair of porters chairs with canopy backs, scrolled arms, square tapering legs and
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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Pair Porter Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of pair porter chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair porter chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of pair porter chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair porter chairs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Pair porter chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield and Georgian House are consistently popular.
How Much are Pair Porter Chairs?
Prices for pair porter chairs start at $1,650 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
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.
Questions About Pair Porter Chairs
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