Antique American Stick Back Rocking Chair with Distressed Leather Seat Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Seat Height: 20-22 inches Seat Width: 20 inches Seat Depth: 21.5 inches Catalogue keywords Antique American rocking chair; stick back rocking chair; primitive stick chair; sycamore r...
Ash, Sycamore
Primitive Stick Back Low Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple primitive stick back low chair of excellent form.
Ash, Elm
Primitive Stick Back Windsor Chair, C. 1820
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and utterly charming early 19th-century English stick back Windsor chair, retaining its original paint and rich patina.
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the ends of the arms where someone would have handled to raise themselves from a sitti...
Elm
$1,514Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm. Welsh, c. 1850.
Elm
$3,190Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Primitive Stick Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
A sculptural early 19th century primitive ‘Windsor’ armchair constructed in a mix of timbers including elm and oak. Beautifully patinated and with faint traces of old paint, the chai...
Elm, Oak
19th Century Hand-Crafted Welsh Stick Chair in Elm and Pine
Located in Reading, Berkshire
This chair features a vernacular, primitive style, often constructed from local woods. Traditionally made using an elm seat for comfort and durability, paired with ash or other hardw...
Elm, Pine
18th Century Forest Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare, 18th century primitive hoop back stick chair. Constructed from ash and elm, from the Thames Valley region.
Ash, Elm
Primitive Stick Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form.
Wood
Handcrafted Primitive Stick Chairs Hunt Country Furniture
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A set pair of handcrafted Primitive Hickory bentwood stick armchairs with sculpted pine seats. Wonderful rustic design with exposed peg finish and hewn legs and aged patina. Curbsid...
Wood
Primitive Ash Stick Chair, England, 18th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive ash stick chair, England, 18th century.
Wood
Primitive Stick Welsh Windsor Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive stick welsh windsor chair, unusual construction
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Stick Back Chair
By Jack Grimble
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century stick back three-legged chair of small proportions. Wonderful wear and patination. Carved by Jack Grimble, Cromer, Norfolk, circa 1926. Carved signature to the und...
Oak
18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming 18th century vernacular stick chair from Sweden. Primitive and made of oak, with three wedge shaped legs in the solid plank seat.
Oak
19th Century Primitive Hedge Row Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Primitive hedge row stick chair, England, circa 1850.
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Primitive Naive Rustic 19th Century Vernacular Irish Stick Back 'hedge' Chair
Located in Hitchin, England
A primitive 19th century painted Irish stick back 'hedge' chair, termed also as Famine or Fool's chairs.
Wood
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H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in
Late 18th Early 19th Century English Primitive Stick Back Fireside Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive fireside stick chair. good color ad patination.
Wood
Stick Back Chair in Mid-Brown Oak
Located in Chireno, TX
Stick back chair in mid-brown oak, constructed, circa 1925. This charming Folk Art chair in adzed oak comes from Norfolk, England, and is signed under its seat: "Jack Grimble, Cromer...
Oak
Four 19th Century West Country Hoop and Stick Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Matched set of four 19th century west country hoop and stick back chairs. These primitive chairs represent centuries of traditional community craftsmanship.
Wood
Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Stick Back Armchair England, circa 1890 Spindle back chair with slab seat, turned legs, and original stain. Measures 24.5”w x 23”d x 39.25”h x 18” seat
Wood
Primitive Vernacular Windsor Stick Back Folk Chair
Located in London, GB
A sculptural primitive stick back chair of smaller scale, likely Welsh or Irish, heavily patinated with layers of distressed paint.
Elm
Antique Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Houston, TX
A Welsh Primitive comb-back stick chair. Very thick seat, handmade spindles.
Ash, Elm
Antique Primitive Irish Hedge Stick Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This chair is an amazing example of an all original Early 19th Century Ladderback Irish Hedge Stick Chair. Its such a cool piece. Chair is in excellent, antique condition with a...
Oak
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H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Primitive Naive Rustic 19th Century Vernacular Irish Stick Back 'hedge' Chair
Located in Hitchin, England
A primitive 19th century painted Irish stick back 'hedge' chair, termed also as Famine or Fool's chairs.
Wood
Handcrafted Primitive Stick Armchairs, circa 1930
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A set of four handcrafted Primitive Hickory bentwood stick armchairs with sculpted pine seats and fresh oil finish. Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisc...
Hickory, Pine
Painted Stick Chair, Wales 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted stick chair, wales 19th century. Originally from the Cardiganshire region of South Wales.
Wood
Early 18th Century Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Chireno, TX
A whimsical, primitive early 18th century Welsh stick chair from ash and elm wood with a well-patinated finish, traces of old dark green milk paint under the horse-shoe arm and morti...
Ash, Elm
18th Century Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
18th Century primitive Welsh Windsor armchair, or stick chair, circa 1740-1760.
Ash, Elm, Paint
Primitive British Stick Chair Hand-Carved in Elm and Ash
Located in Chireno, TX
Primitive British stick chair hand-carved in elm and ashwoods.
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Primitive Welsh Stick Chair, Vernacular Windsor, Country Armchair
Located in Totnes, GB
A rare and beautiful yet robust primitive Welsh stick chair in a sumptuous pale colour.
Ash, Pine
Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Stick Back Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A very charming and primitive chair we believe to be Swiss 19th century. Not too sure on the wood possibly Ash? It has aged beautifully though and has a lovely tone. Definitely m...
Wood
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H 36.42 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Primitive English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Original Paint, Naive
Located in Totnes, GB
An 18th century stick back Windsor chair in elm and ash with traces of original green paint. The simple legs are united by a crinoline stretcher and are morticed into the shaped elm ...
Ash, Elm
Primitive Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful early 19th century painted Welsh stick chair, from Cardiganshire region of South Wales.
Elm
Primitive Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful early 19th century painted Welsh stick chair, from Cardiganshire region of South Wales.
Elm
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Hickory
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions and gently curved rockers give it a s...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
Elm, Yew
Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a univers...
Straw, Wood
$1,649
H 42.33 in W 22.64 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th century oak rocking chair, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless country house appeal. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this beautifully proport...
Oak, Rush
18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable. Wonderful piece of sculpture with great patina. Seat height is 13.75 inches.
Elm
18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking, totally honest 18th century Windsor chair. All original with attractive patina showing its life. The shaped seat has lovely wear to the colour as do the arms...
Ash, Elm
Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane Seat Dining Side Accent Chair. truly antique furniture with 5 spindle back. One of the...
Cane, Maple
$1,080
H 23.23 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century, Scandinavian Folk Art Three-Legged Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi
Located in Odense, DK
A Scandinavian folk art three-legged chair, carved in solid pine and finished with a warm lacquer, early 20th century. The sculptural seat, turned legs, and low curved backrest displ...
Pine
$595Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 20 in D 33 in
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Oak & Maple Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique rocking chair is a beautiful, hybrid-construction piece, expertly crafted from solid oak and hard maple. It features a striking slat-and-spindle backrest, showcasing a g...
Maple, Oak
$695
H 46 in W 25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents. Item features ornate brass accents, brass rear brace to back, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Brass
Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair. Caning in great condition
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare early 19th century Windsor chair with a low comb back and widened armrest. All original with a one slab elm seat. As good as they get...
Elm
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all weather boat varnish for added ...
Wood
$1,375
H 44.5 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely distressed appearance. Created in India during the 19th century, this rocking chair charms ...
Metal
$1,560
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...
Pine
19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms supported by inverted stretchers, turned legs connected by a bentwood stretcher and a...
Oak
$2,636
H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 24.61 in
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally decorative armchair. All th...
Pine
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair ha...
Ash
Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century hedge row chair in elm from England. Has the crest detail on top. Beautiful patina, circa 1760.
Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...
Elm
Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...
Ash, Sycamore
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