17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The iron ratchet mechanism, a brilliant innovation of its time, allows the chair’s back to adjust and fully recline, offering both comfort and versatility.
Iron
French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front legs and stretcher, connected to the square back legs by flat H-stretchers, seat, ...
Leather, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating and handsome ratchet-adjustable gout stool. Made with mahogany and a rich aged tan/brown leather upholstery with a patina typical of natural vegetable tanned hide. A de...
Leather, Wood
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
Walnut
$3,857Sale Price|20% Off
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
Where the hand rests, it may be converted into a couch, & any required inclination given to the back & arms; & by drawing out a sliding stool beneath, the length may be increased,...
Mahogany
A Fine Early 20th Century Reclining Armchair Made from the Timber of HMS Renown
By Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Company Ltd
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The chair uses a ratcheted mechanism to allow adjustments to the position of the back and one of the arms of the chair is carved with the words ‘Ex-HMS Renown’ to record its provenan...
Brass
English Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
An English Mahagony Ratchet Chair with Drop In Seat and Deep Aprons.
Iron
A Leather Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian Leather Faueuil Malade with a Sliding Foot Rest, In the Style of the 17th Century. Italian, Late 19th Century
Steel
A mid century arm chair, balustre turned wood, ratchet back
Located in New York, NY
CON22431 A mid century arm chair in balustre turned wood with ratchet form back.
French Louis XIII Style Pair of Walnut Ratchet Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reclining or "Ratchet" chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front legs and stretcher, connected to the square back legs by flat H-stretchers, seat, ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly upholstered in woven fabric.
Iron
Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century Louis XVI wing back ratchet chair with painted wooden frame and carved base, ratchet mechanism has been removed rendering the back stationary / not adjustable
Wood
17th Century French Walnut Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 17th century French walnut ratchet chair is a magnificent embodiment of historical design ingenuity.
Walnut
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
Leather
Vintage Regency Dessin-Fournier Ratchet Back Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Ratchet back Fauteuil chair. Made by the iconic Dessin-Fournier group.
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Wood
Sold
H 43 in W 32.5 in D 52 in
An English Arts & Crafts Mahogany Ratchet/Recliner Chair with Adjustable Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly patinated English arts & crafts mahogany ratchet/recliner chair with adjustable back; the tall adjustable openwork back fitted with notched grooves and brass bar; above a ti...
Sold
H 19.1 in W 13.59 in D 11.42 in
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Woven Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair.
Leather, Wood
Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French adjustable ratchet recline wing chair. Recently reupholstered in vintage homespun Belgian linen.
A Richly-Patinated English Arts & Crafts Mahogany Recliner Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-patinated English arts & crafts mahogany ratchet/recliner chair with adjustable back; the tall adjustable openwork back fitted with notched groove and brass bar; above a tig...
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare 17th century French oak ratchet chair with a loose down-filled cushion, turned and chamfered legs, and two wrought iron ratchets that allow the back to lowered...
Oak
Formations Furniture Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Formations Furniture Italian Leather Ratchet Reclining Chair
Leather, Walnut
17th Century French Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 17th century French, Louis XIII period, walnut reclining armchair with a hinged back, iron cremaillere (racks) for raising and lowering the back, face carved arm extensions th...
Walnut, Linen
Louis XIII Period Walnut Ratchet Arm Chair, France circa 1690
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Louis XIII period walnut ratchet (reclining) armchair with turned legs and stretcher.
Walnut
A French Walnut Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A French Walnut and Leather Ratchet Chair, Directoire Style, 2nd Quarter of the 19th Century
Walnut, Leather
A Leather Covered Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XIII Walnut Ratchet Chair, France, Circa 1630. Recently Upholstered in Dove Colored Leather with Large Nailheads
18th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
An incredible 18th century French ratchet chair with turned wood legs and stretchers, iron ratchets with five reclining positions, upholstered in muslin.
Iron
19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Montecito, CA
19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair upholstered in natural French linen with nail head detail.
Wood, Upholstery
French Ratchet Chaise Lounge
Located in Atlanta, GA
French ratchet chaise lounge
18th Century LXV Ratchet Bergere
Located in Montecito, CA
A fabulous classic LXV Oak Ratchet Bergere with dark brown leather upholstery; beautifully scrolled detail on arms and legs with seven adjustable reclining positions. Hand carved ac...
Metal
19th Century French Reclining Armchair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Reclining Armchair, with iron scroll shaped ratchets that allow the chair to recline in three positions To see similar pieces in our inventory, please visit Su...
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
$7,200
H 40.5 in W 98.75 in D 21.63 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Enfilade with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade speaks of refined taste and luxury, marked NF Ameublements after winning of a gold medal for ...
Marble, Brass
On Hold|$4,500
H 35.75 in W 78.25 in D 23.5 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Renaissance Style Walnut Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut enfilade or sideboard features four fluted half columns with scrolling capitals and a beveled walnut top. Three drawers of d...
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
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
$5,785,756
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
$100,316
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bed
Located in Annville, PA
This is a Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh bed. The bed features a great quality solid mahogany frame along with the finest quality veneered panels which combine to form a sleek and elegan...
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Hand-Carved Bergere Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI-style bergeres are in wonderful condition for their 19th century age. The sheltering, wing-back style frames hand carved with a twisted ribbon border, a...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down, Paint
$12,000 / set
H 86.25 in W 61 in D 18.75 in
Rare & Unusual Set of Three 17th Century Italian Walnut Bookcases
Located in Southampton, NY
A rare and unusual set of three Italian walnut bookcases from the late 17th century with extraordinary provenance. The set is comprised of a single freestanding bookcase and two book...
Walnut
Swedish Baroque 17th Century Leather-Covered Wing Back Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Oversized, stately armchair of comfortable proportions, leather covering with beautiful patina and accentuated with brass studs, turned legs and stretchers.
Leather, Oak
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. Queen Anne/ George I-period, ca 1714. This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely...
Walnut
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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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