18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and
Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs
Cane, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and
Cane, Walnut
Antique Beechwood Children's Chair
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions. Made of steamed beechwood
Leather, Beech
Walnut Queen Anne Potty Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Cupid's bow crest, solid splat, great concave arm supports and carved knuckles. Spooned back, deep scalloped skirts, cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet. Wonderful old patina. P...
Walnut
French 19th c. potty chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice walnut French 19th century potty arm chair. Top and side open up.
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Provençale Painted Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 18th century transitional Regency Louis XV painted commode (potty chair) with caned back and
Iron
Unavailable
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers
Located in Providence, RI
expressing eastern themes were produced not only by Herter Bros. but by Pottier & Stymus and Roux. This chair
Mahogany
American Chippendale Maple Corner Potty Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale maple corner potty chair with carved molded scrolled arms, flanking splat
Brass
14 Karat Yellow Gold Potty Chair Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Potty Chair Charm Who can forget those days of potty training? This
Yellow Gold
Antique French 19th Century Armchair, Potty Chair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique 19th century French armchair that originally served as a potty chair. The seat is covered
Hardwood, Wicker
14K Yellow Gold Old Fashioned Potty Chair/ Commode Charm #18205
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Old Fashioned Potty Chair/ Commode Charm This adorable old fashioned potty chair
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chamber Potty Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th c. Sheraton style mahogany potty chair. Ebony stringing outlining entire piece. The back is
Mahogany, Ebony, Cane
Sold
H 34.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
Pair of American Victorian Burled Walnut Side Chairs attr Pottier & Stymus
By Pottier & Stymus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a pair of Pottier & Stymus
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Small French Tables
Located in Winter Park, FL
these were children's potty chairs, having zinc interiors that would have held porcelain bowls. May be
Slipper Chairs by Pottier & Stymus, owned by Pierre Bergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
walnut by the respected American firm of Pottier & Stymus, these chairs exhibit the striking American
Walnut
Pair of Impressive American Aesthetic Library Armchairs
By Pottier & Stymus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pottier and Stymus. Chairs are generous and comfortable.
Sold
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
North German Potty Chair in Pine with Chalk Finish and Upholstered Seat, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming and beautiful chair with an interesting place in history, this potty chair has an
Upholstery, Birch
Walnut Armchair Commode
Located in Baltimore, MD
reveals the other purpose of this throne-like armchair; it is a “commode”, often called a “potty chair
Walnut
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
stool - thunderbox), potty chair, bedside night commode or chaise percée, this old fashioned bidet is a
Cane, Wood, Paint
Dutch Child's Chair
Located in New York, NY
that doubles as a footrest or stool Note: Not a potty chair unless aim is exquisite.
Wood
Walnut Queen Anne Armchair
Located in West Chester, PA
Once a potty chair, this armchair has a wonderful old patina with a shell on the crestrail, a solid
Walnut
19th Century Wicker Children's Chair
Located in New York City, NY
19th century wicker children's potty chair with a custom-made removable seat cushion.
Wicker
Child's Potty
Located in East Hampton, NY
Child's decorative country potty
Egyptian Revival Upholstered Chair
By Pottier & Stymus
Located in Southport, CT
obscure, than Egyptian Revival. Of the few interpretations by noted New York cabinetmakers, this chair
Wood
A Late George III Period Child's Potty Rocking Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A charming small late George III Period child’s potty rocking chair. With an attractively carved
Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A charming oak child's rocking chair, incorporating period potty. Well figured timbers.
Mahogany
19th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Revival Chairs and Foot Stool
By Pottier & Stymus
Located in Essex, MA
chairs, one larger than the other, for gentleman and lady, and a matching foot stool which opens for
Mohair, Walnut
18th Century Chippendale Oak Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Chippendale English oak potty chair with a rush seat.
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$12,000
H 15.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Court Maiden Lotus Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Transatlantic Glimmer: Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Maiden Candlesticks, Circa 1760–75 This exceptional pair of Chinese Export porcelain candlesticks offers a captivating gli...
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration. Chic and functional chinoiserie piece. Each side of the screen has a different design...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.75 in W 18.25 in D 13 in
18th Century American Hepplewhite Federal Style Mahogany Side Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century American Hepplewhite Federal Style Mahogany Side Table. This is a fabulous Mahogany side table. The relatively plain design results in a rather elegant look. The clas...
Mahogany
$5,453 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
1970s Woven Rattan Green Arch Armoire Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare rattan wardrobe cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cabinet is state...
Rattan, Wood, Paint
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Solid Oregon Pine Barstools in the Style of JB Blunk, USA 1960's
By J. B. Blunk
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional set of American Studio barstools in solid Oregon Pine, in the style of JB Blunk, made in the Pacific Northwest. Price is per stools, 6 Available
Pine
$1,900
H 44.25 in W 34 in D 3 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Versatile, this Louis Philippe mirror could be hung horizontally or vertically in a number of rooms for a traditional French style. Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 18...
Gold Leaf
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Chinese Qing Four Panel Lacquered Incised Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare unusual late 19th century/early 20th-century Chinese Qing four-panel coromandel screen. The front features dark red lacquer decorated with scholars objects and small landscape s...
Brass
$12,500
H 41.5 in W 58.5 in D 19.25 in
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...
Iron
Victorian School Abacus, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th century School Abacus, polished mahogany with a cast iron base, all complete and original, these are normally found in very poor condition after spending many ye...
Mahogany
Walnut Chippendale Armchair
Located in West Chester, PA
Cupids bow crest with a carved shell pierced splat and bold arm supports ending in carved knuckles with cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet.
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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.
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