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John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - Pair
John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - Pair

John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - a Pair. These

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Parlor Carved Walnut Armchair Approximate Measurements in Inches 47" high at back 27.5" wide 37" deep

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Armchair, c. 1880
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Armchair, c. 1880

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Armchair, c. 1880

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This armchair embodies the aesthetics of the Victorian Renaissance Revival style, popular in the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Antique Victorian American Empire Mahogany Plaid Scrolled Parlor Armchairs
Antique Victorian American Empire Mahogany Plaid Scrolled Parlor Armchairs

Antique Victorian American Empire Mahogany Plaid Scrolled Parlor Armchairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian library / parlor arm chairs. Made of mahogany featuring American Empire

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Library Parlor Armchair
Antique American Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Library Parlor Armchair

Antique American Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Library Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian balloon back arm chair. Made of walnut featuring high back with paneled foliate crest, low arms and serpentine legs with castors. Upholstery by Shillito's Departm...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Edwardian parlor accent arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring shield shaped back with

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Baroque Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Baroque Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Baroque Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian oversized gentleman's parlor / fireside / club / lounge arm chair. Made of

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with carved frame

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French armchairs, intricately hand-carved in the late 1800's, in as found condition. The

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1920's French Skeletal Armchair Beauty Parlor Metal Frame Chrome Armrest
1920's French Skeletal Armchair Beauty Parlor Metal Frame Chrome Armrest

1920's French Skeletal Armchair Beauty Parlor Metal Frame Chrome Armrest

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare and unique armchair solid enameled steel with polished mirror shine arms , circa 1920's

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Superb Pair French Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Parlor Chairs
Superb Pair French Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Parlor Chairs

Superb Pair French Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Parlor Chairs

$2,316Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Superb Pair French Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Parlor Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs exudes elegance, sophistication, and timeless

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Ladies Louis XV Parlor Chair
Ladies Louis XV Parlor Chair

Ladies Louis XV Parlor Chair

$5,500

H 33.75 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Ladies Louis XV Parlor Chair

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful yellow satin upholstery ladies parlor chair with golden rosettes delicately carved into

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Satin, Wood

2 Vintage Parlor Chairs – Gold Frame
2 Vintage Parlor Chairs – Gold Frame

2 Vintage Parlor Chairs – Gold Frame

$2,600 / set

H 40 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in

2 Vintage Parlor Chairs – Gold Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian design carved giltwood armchair, the cresting rail carved with scrolled foliage over

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Other

Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery
Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery

Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 19th century Victorian parlor chair with scroll hands and cabriole legs with carved panels

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Six Antique Eastlake Spindled Walnut & Burl Upholstered Parlor Chairs, C1890
Six Antique Eastlake Spindled Walnut & Burl Upholstered Parlor Chairs, C1890

Six Antique Eastlake Spindled Walnut & Burl Upholstered Parlor Chairs, C1890

$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 42 in W 29.75 in D 30 in

Six Antique Eastlake Spindled Walnut & Burl Upholstered Parlor Chairs, C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of six antique Eastlake parlor chairs offer walnut construction with burl insets and having

Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair

Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair

$508Sale Price|36% Off

H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 21 in

Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Louis XVI style tapestry fauteuil open arm parlor chair beautifully exemplifies the

Category

20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features tapered and

Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair
Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair

Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Spoon Back Parlor Library Accent Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Spoon Back Parlor Library Accent Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Spoon Back Parlor Library Accent Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Eastlake spoon back armchair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with low

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Age: Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A

Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A Offered is a vintage Pair of

Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Tall Finial Parlor Side Chair after J.S. Henry
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Tall Finial Parlor Side Chair after J.S. Henry

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Tall Finial Parlor Side Chair after J.S. Henry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Tall Finial Parlor Side Chair after J.S. Henry. Item maker unconfirmed but in

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features wooden arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2

19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut with carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs
Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs

Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs

$3,950 / set

H 34 in W 25 in D 22 in

Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Magnificent early 19th century French Louis XV set of 4 armchairs from a parlor suite, richly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Regal Aubusson Upholstered Parlor Suite with Loveseat Canape and 4 Armchairs
Regal Aubusson Upholstered Parlor Suite with Loveseat Canape and 4 Armchairs

Regal Aubusson Upholstered Parlor Suite with Loveseat Canape and 4 Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI five piece carved walnut parlor suite richly

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830

Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out

Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

$112,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 24 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

furniture made its way into homes, by way of the parlor suite. armchairs with gilt pharaoh's heads and goat

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

Materials

Terracotta

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French Carved Walnut Frame Queen Anne Style Parlor Armchairs
French Carved Walnut Frame Queen Anne Style Parlor Armchairs

French Carved Walnut Frame Queen Anne Style Parlor Armchairs

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

Early 20th century carved walnut framed high-back armchairs for the parlour are covered in a woven

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Parlor Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Parlor Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Parlor Chair

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H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in

Antique French Louis XVI Parlor Chair

Located in MC Leansville, NC

This Antique French Louis XVI Parlor Chair blends stately elegance with refined craftsmanship. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Parlor Suite by Herter Brothers
Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Parlor Suite by Herter Brothers

Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Parlor Suite by Herter Brothers

By Herter Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Three-piece parlor suite with two matching armchairs (W= 30" D= 27" H= 37") and one settee (L=76" D

Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Victorian Mahogany Gentlemans Arm Chair with Accompanying Foot Rest
Fine Victorian Mahogany Gentlemans Arm Chair with Accompanying Foot Rest

Fine Victorian Mahogany Gentlemans Arm Chair with Accompanying Foot Rest

Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim

A fine Victorian mahogany gentleman's armchair or Parlor chair, with rounded buttoned back, finely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

SUPER SALE!  - Superb French Louis XV 1820  Walnut 5 pcs Parlor Set
SUPER SALE!  - Superb French Louis XV 1820  Walnut 5 pcs Parlor Set

SUPER SALE! - Superb French Louis XV 1820 Walnut 5 pcs Parlor Set

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Superb Louis XV 1820 hand carved walnut parlor 5 pcs set - an armchair and 4 chairs, on cabriole

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Living Room Sets

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair offers walnut frame with carved foliate elements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Arm Upholstered Parlor Armchairs, circa 1890
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Arm Upholstered Parlor Armchairs, circa 1890

Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Arm Upholstered Parlor Armchairs, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Victorian parlor armchairs offer carved walnut frames with foliate elements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Parlor Armchairs with Marquetry, c1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Parlor Armchairs with Marquetry, c1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Parlor Armchairs with Marquetry, c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Renaissance Revival parlor armchairs offer walnut frames with burl insets having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Pair of Modernist Upholstered Parlor Armchairs
Pair of Modernist Upholstered Parlor Armchairs

Pair of Modernist Upholstered Parlor Armchairs

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Modernist upholstered parlor armchairs. Fully upholstered in a designer neutral textured

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Rose Carved Mahogany Frame Fireside Parlor Armchairs, a Pair
Antique Victorian Rose Carved Mahogany Frame Fireside Parlor Armchairs, a Pair

Antique Victorian Rose Carved Mahogany Frame Fireside Parlor Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian style rose carved mahogany frame fireside parlor armchairs, a pair. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs
A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs

A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs

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H 31.25 in W 21.75 in D 24 in

A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs reupholstered in mohair with a teak wood frame.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Teak

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Parlor Armchair C1880
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Parlor Armchair C1880

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Parlor Armchair C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Parlor Armchair C1880. Measures - 36.75"H x 23.75"W x 25"D

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Parlor Armchair, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Parlor Armchair, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Parlor Armchair, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian parlor armchair offers carved walnut frame with balloon back having flanking

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ice Cream Parlor Armchairs, Industrial Look, Pair
Ice Cream Parlor Armchairs, Industrial Look, Pair

Ice Cream Parlor Armchairs, Industrial Look, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These ice cream parlor armchairs are in fine condition and are in good and sturdy condition. Sold

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Parlor Armchair with Fringe
French Vintage Parlor Armchair with Fringe

French Vintage Parlor Armchair with Fringe

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H 37 in W 33 in D 26.5 in

French Vintage Parlor Armchair with Fringe

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A classic parlor armchair circa 1900. Upholstered in a velvet fabric and coordinating fringe, this

Category

20th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Upholstered Finger Carved Walnut Parlor Armchair, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Upholstered Finger Carved Walnut Parlor Armchair, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Upholstered Finger Carved Walnut Parlor Armchair, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian parlor armchair features finger carved walnut frame with medallion back having

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Leather Antique Louis XVI Parlor Armchairs, 1940
Leather Antique Louis XVI Parlor Armchairs, 1940

Leather Antique Louis XVI Parlor Armchairs, 1940

Located in North York, ON

Leather antique louis XVI parlor arm chairs recently refinished and reupholstered by our craftsmen

Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark
1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark

1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark

By Magnus Olesen

Located in Oakland, CA

A classic silhouette armchair from Magnus Oleson circa 1930s. Dark stained Beech frame and striped

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Lacquer

Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880
Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880

Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs, Ladies & Gents, C1880. Measures - 40.75"H x 25.25

Category

Antique 19th Century High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Leather Art Deco Parlor Armchairs with Black Lacquer Finish
Pair of Leather Art Deco Parlor Armchairs with Black Lacquer Finish

Pair of Leather Art Deco Parlor Armchairs with Black Lacquer Finish

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Pair of leather Art Deco parlor armchairs with black lacquer finish. These Carrocel custom made Art

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Companion Pair of Louis XVI Style Parlor Armchairs
Large Companion Pair of Louis XVI Style Parlor Armchairs

Large Companion Pair of Louis XVI Style Parlor Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a large companion pair of Louis XVI style armchairs or parlor chairs. They are larger in

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Ladies & Gents Parlor Armchairs, c1870
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Ladies & Gents Parlor Armchairs, c1870

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Ladies & Gents Parlor Armchairs, c1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival parlor set includes ladies and gents armchairs with walnut and burl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century Victorian armchair. The Morris chair was known for its unique staged reclining

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Armchairs Fauteuil, Pair
2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Armchairs Fauteuil, Pair

2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Armchairs Fauteuil, Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique distressed walnut cane back chairs. Features open arms and cabriole legs.   

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Floral Carved Spoon Back Parlor Armchair
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Floral Carved Spoon Back Parlor Armchair

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Floral Carved Spoon Back Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely Victorian era spoon back arm chair. Made from walnut with flared and scrolled upholstered arms. Features daisy, rose and leaf carvings. The chair is raised over cabriole leg...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Parlor Armchairs in Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Frames
Pair of Antique Italian Parlor Armchairs in Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Frames

Pair of Antique Italian Parlor Armchairs in Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Frames

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

parlor suite that included, Italian armchairs. Fabric covering on this pair of antique Italian armchairs

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Velvet Rocking Bergere Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Velvet Rocking Bergere Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Velvet Rocking Bergere Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement rocking armchair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890
Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890

Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Victorian parlor armchairs offer rosewood construction with carved floral crest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

1920s French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Parlor Chair Armchair
1920s French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Parlor Chair Armchair

1920s French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Parlor Chair Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1920s French Louis XV Rococo style gold gilt parlor armchair. Item features brass rolling casters

Category

20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Rococo Revival Carved Walnut and Velvet Button Back Parlor Armchair
Antique Rococo Revival Carved Walnut and Velvet Button Back Parlor Armchair

Antique Rococo Revival Carved Walnut and Velvet Button Back Parlor Armchair

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian Rococo Revival armchair features carved walnut frame with balloon back having

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

2 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Armchairs Cained Seat Burl Accents
2 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Armchairs Cained Seat Burl Accents

2 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Armchairs Cained Seat Burl Accents

Located in Dayton, OH

A neat pair of Victorian chairs, circa late 19th century. Made from walnut with burled panels, carved accents and a cane seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Renaissance Revival Gentleman's Armchair in Green Lacquer
Renaissance Revival Gentleman's Armchair in Green Lacquer

Renaissance Revival Gentleman's Armchair in Green Lacquer

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully carved American Renaissance Revival gentleman's parlor armchair. Ornate carving on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Velvet Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Velvet Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Velvet Armchairs

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H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Velvet Armchairs

Located in North York, ON

Pair of vintage Art Deco parlor armchairs. Restored in a hand polished black lacquer finish and

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Pair of Modern Cream Armchairs in Black Velvet
Pair of Modern Cream Armchairs in Black Velvet

Pair of Modern Cream Armchairs in Black Velvet

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Pair of modern cream armchairs in black velvet. Sleek modern parlor armchairs finished in a cream

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Sweet Seat Treats: Antique Parlor Perches (Pair of Ice Cream Parlor Chairs)
Sweet Seat Treats: Antique Parlor Perches (Pair of Ice Cream Parlor Chairs)

Sweet Seat Treats: Antique Parlor Perches (Pair of Ice Cream Parlor Chairs)

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of antique ice cream parlor armchairs, dating from the early 1900s, features an

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French Louis XV Tufted Armchairs, a Pair
French Louis XV Tufted Armchairs, a Pair

French Louis XV Tufted Armchairs, a Pair

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French Louis XV Tufted Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

French Louis XV style tufted Parlor armchairs Approximate measurements in inches 39" high at backs

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Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

19th Century Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut with carved Eastlake and burled accents that

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Materials

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Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian era parlor armchair drawing inspiration from American Empire styling. Made from mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Club Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Swan Bird Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Armchair
Antique Victorian Swan Bird Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Armchair

Antique Victorian Swan Bird Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian swan bird carved mahogany parlor lounge arm chair. Item features swan bird carved

Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Open Armchair Parlor Chair
Carved Walnut French Louis XV Open Armchair Parlor Chair

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Open Armchair Parlor Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Renaissance style carved mahogany fauteuil. Measure: 21" seat height.

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Vintage 1940s American Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Northwind Face Parlor Throne Armchair 41"
Antique Victorian Mahogany Northwind Face Parlor Throne Armchair 41"

Antique Victorian Mahogany Northwind Face Parlor Throne Armchair 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Northwind Face / Gargoyle arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring ornate Gothic styling with carved reticulated back, high flared serpentine arms, contoured seat, an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Stylish Parlor Chairs
Pair of Stylish Parlor Chairs

Pair of Stylish Parlor Chairs

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H 34 in W 22 in D 26 in

Pair of Stylish Parlor Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of curved caned back chairs. Newly refinished and upholstered. Arm height is 25".

Keywords: slipper chairs, lounge chairs, side chairs, arm chairs, club chairs...

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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Carved Parlor Arm Chairs
Louis XV Carved Parlor Arm Chairs

Louis XV Carved Parlor Arm Chairs

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H 45.5 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

Louis XV Carved Parlor Arm Chairs

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom made Louis XV Style arm chair, upholstered in Leather with hand applied head to head nails. Custom made by Carrocel, these chairs can be custom finished to order by Carrocel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Armchairs

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Pair of Velvet & Ebonized Walnut Parlor Chairs
Pair of Velvet & Ebonized Walnut Parlor Chairs

Pair of Velvet & Ebonized Walnut Parlor Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of charcoal gray velvet parlor chairs circa early 1950's. These examples have ebonized

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs
Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs

Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs

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H 37 in W 23 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

This listing is for a lovely pair accent chairs. Made from walnut with hand-carved detailing and head-to-head upholstery nails, these clean lined accent chairs are great for a livin...

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Vintage 1950s Regency Armchairs

Original French Forties 3-Piece Parlor Set
Original French Forties 3-Piece Parlor Set

Original French Forties 3-Piece Parlor Set

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H 31.5 in W 25.75 in D 32 in

Original French Forties 3-Piece Parlor Set

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Comprising of two generously proportioned opened arm chairs and a matching ottoman or pouf, this set is a perfect candidate for re-upholstering. Utilize this glamorous set most anywh...

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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Pair of Regency Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Mahogany Regency Style Parlor arm chairs, with fine inlay and marquetry

Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Chairs
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Chairs

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of armchairs with asymmetrical scrolled backs and armrests. Each has a rope detailed skirt

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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Textile

Four Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs, circa 1910
Four Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs, circa 1910

Four Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs, circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 4 antique Victorian parlor chairs feature carved walnut frames with balloon back form and

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20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique English Canopy Parlor Living Room Arm Chair
Antique English Canopy Parlor Living Room Arm Chair

Antique English Canopy Parlor Living Room Arm Chair

Located in North York, ON

This unique antique chair is made in the early 20th century. It is in its original condition.

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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs
French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs

French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs

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H 31.25 in W 28.25 in D 29.25 in

French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A delightful set of three (3) 19th century French “fauteuil crapaud”, these Empire style chairs are affectionately named after their resemblance to a toad but in the current gold vel...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

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Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Parlor Arm Chairs

Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Parlor Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

A classic designer's dream, these solid mahogany circa 1930's chairs are in their original rich patina finish and upholstered in a gold designer damask fabric that sets off the class...

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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Parlor Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parlor armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A parlor armchair — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 73 options for an antique or vintage parlor armchair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parlor armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A parlor armchair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parlor armchair over the years, but those crafted by Carrocel, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Josef Danhauser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Parlor Armchair?

The average selling price for a parlor armchair at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $396 on the low end and $104,400 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.