French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
This example, dating to circa 1790, retains the carved balloon back and tall enclosing hood characteristic of porter's chairs.
Upholstery, Beech, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship.
Wood
Rattan and Bamboo Porter's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rattan and bamboo porter's chair with balloon style hood.
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French canopy porters chair with velvet interior and burlap fabric on exterior.
Fabric, Wood
Rare Midcentury Salterini Style Balloon Back Porters Garden Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful high style and uncommon midcentury hooded iron garden chair. Flat black paint. The shapely hooded back with scrolled sides and shapely seat. Measures: Seat height is 16".
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling.
Suede, Cane
Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from oak.
Brass
Sold
H 57 in W 30 in D 24 in
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 grommet details.
Walnut
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.
Brass
Sold
H 51.75 in W 29.5 in D 34 in
Iconic Ralph Lauren Home Tall Chair, Carved Bergere Balloon Lounge Armchair
By E.J. Victor, Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This dramatic balloon shaped porters chair has a beautifully carved wood frame and an exposed back that makes it is perfect for floating in a room.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
French Balloon Back Porter arm chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French Balloon Back Porter chair
Sold
H 60 in W 30 in D 24 in
Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in light pink velvet blend fabric. Comes with a small accent pillow 14" x 14" seat cushion...
Rattan Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan all in natural rattan in clear finish.
Rattan
18th Century Signed French Louis XVI Carved Bergère Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 25 1/4 in D: 24 in SH: 19 in An exceptional 18th century French Louis XVI carved bergère chair, finely crafted and signed by a distinguished Parisian m...
Upholstery, Wood
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is finely hand carved in walnut with...
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold Leaf. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
Wood
Rattan and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French sculptural rattan and iron chair. Handwoven cone shaped rattan seat sits freely inside the iron frame. One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.
Iron
Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Carved Wood, Upholstered, 1920s
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair. French Bergere armchair with dark wood frame, rounded back and reeded legs is made circa 1920s. Carved features include scrolled arms and fl...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage bamboo chair from 1980
Located in MILL, NL
Vintage bamboo armchair. Presumably from England, circa 1980, Olive green. Dimensions: 114H x 53W x 56D cm 49sh cm
Fabric, Bamboo
French Giltwood Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This bergere chair from France has exquisite style and Form. It is very comfortable due to the shape of the back and the seat. The curve of the back is very Pleasing. The gilding...
Giltwood
$2,875
H 39.75 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Louis XV Style Carved Wood Armchair with Feather Down Cushioning
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1920s French Louis XV style carved wood fauteuil with distressed green painted finish atop curved legs. Upholstered back. Minor stains to fabric. Measures: 24.5" arm he...
Wood
Rattan with Arms Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan with Arms all in natural rattan in clear finish. Stackable chair.
Rattan
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
Giltwood
$7,038
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Louis XVI Jacob Style Giltwood Bergere made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Giltwood Bergere Armchair made by La Maison London. A model inspired by Jacob, A master cabinet maker of the Louis XVI Period. 5m of fabric required (We can source or you can supply ...
Wood
$1,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1790
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
$2,500
H 33 in W 28 in D 26 in
French Bergere Chair With Exquisite Shape and Carved Cabriole legs. Vintage.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage French Bergere. Distressed Upholstery. White washed Finish. Love the Condition . High Rounded Back. Low, Deep Seat. Exposed Wood. Nail Head Trim Along The Edges of Uph...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,218
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Silk Armchair by JB Boulard
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare authentic armchair made by Jean-Baptiste Boulard in the late 18th century. It is a very lovely piece hand carved and hand painted with great details upholstered in yellow to gol...
Wood
$1,124Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery. Good authentic condition of th...
Silk, Wood
$3,993
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
On Hold|$5,200
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$18,800 / set
H 30 in W 27 in D 27 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Armchairs and Ottomans
By Niccolini, Napoléon III, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Reign in fast this complete four piece set of Italian gilt rope and tassel armchairs with complimenting en suite ottomans fully professionally restored to their highest level of glam...
Velvet, Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
$4,475
H 21 in W 39.5 in D 1 in
Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror with Scroll Detailing in the Manner of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco wrought iron mirror was realized in the manner of Edgar Brandt in France, Circa 1930. It features scroll form detailing which resembles the tightly coiled frond...
Wrought Iron
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholst...
Wood, Fabric
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...
Bronze
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...
Marble
$145,000
H 116 in W 613 in D 4 in
16th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room, Tudor Style
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doors (approx 51 feet)
Oak
$52,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 68.5 in W 55.5 in D 12 in
Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial and museum quality Italian 19th century Florentine Rococo giltwood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original, circa Fl...
Wood
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
$21,148
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
$338,411
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$20,577
H 125.99 in W 159.45 in D 124.02 in
French Style Wrought Iron Wall Greenhouse with Door and Windows
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant octagonal wrought iron wall greenhouse, perfect for creating a unique and sophisticated space in gardens, patios or terraces. Its design with arches and decorative panels hig...
Iron
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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