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
$3,824Sale 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 L 19.1 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...
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Oak
19th Century English Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
Brown furniture at its best, in very good condition and the best patina ever for this English beauty, sturdy, comfortable, great lines.
Walnut
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 28 in D 29 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair. The sturdy frame is decorated wit...
Walnut
Antique French Chair, FR-0300
Located in Longmont, CO
Antique French Chair Item #: FR-0300 Dimensions: 40.5"H X 20"W X 25"D Seat Height: 15.5"
Wood
Louis XIII French Armchair in Walnut and Belgian Linen
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Essential for a touch of French style- the Louis XIII armchair. This beautiful large example in Walnut has a lovely dark Patina, is very heavy and sturdy and extremely comfortable. R...
Linen, Walnut
$3,570
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 17 in
French Louis XIV Style Walnut and Upholstered Fireside Chair, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed specifically to be low to the ground but with ample seat and comfort level it was used to warm oneself at the hearth of a fireplace, the open back with turned finials with a...
Walnut
19th Century Large English Regency Country House Stool
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century large English Regency country house stool recovered in jute with floating buttons. Using ebonized regency faux bamboo legs, this stool has been extended for...
Faux Bamboo
Antique Empire-Style Stool
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Empire-Style Stool in Carved Wood, France, XIX century An elegant and finely crafted stool from the French Empire period, dating to the early 19th century. The frame is ma...
Walnut
French, 19th Century, Stool or Small Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming piece, the feet wears original castors, it has been painted probably in the early 20th century, easy to put anywhere at home.
Oak
19th Century Country Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A charming and lovely example of an ash and rush seated Cheshire country chair. This large elbow chair having superb color and patina throughout. With a decorative spindle back and o...
Ash, Rush
$3,650
H 17.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Tufted Leather Foot Stool or Bench, with Raising Capabilities
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a fine, 19th century, brown leather, button tufted foot stool with mahogany frame and brass tacks over turned legs and brass wheels. Having the added feature of adjustable an...
Mahogany
Large antique daybed ottoman stool
Located in Stroud, GB
Large antique adapted daybed ottoman stool covered in loomstate heavy cotton and natural hessian. standing on turned mahogany legs and large gilt brass castors. Dimensions: H 16″ ...
Beech
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Upholstered Renaissance-Style Chair, circa 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Upholstered armchair with turned legs and nailhead trim, circa 19th century, with turned legs in Renaissance style. More recently upholstered in linen, please see images and inqui...
Linen, Wood
Walnut Fauteuil Armchair, Italian, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale carved walnut armchair with 19th century loomed tapestry upholstery. Chair is in very good condition, the upholstery is worn in areas, Italy, early to mid-18th century.
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Fine French Louis XIII armchair. Made in the 17th century from walnut and equipped with hidden out sliding tray supports as a extra feature. We restored this armchair and reupholster...
Walnut
19th Century Chair with Rushed Seat Back
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Chair with Rushed Back
Rush
$3,570
H 31 in W 50.5 in D 25 in L 31 in
Antique French Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Directoire Bureau Plat or Library Table, Circa 1920. Features a rectangular form made from kingwood with a black tooled leather top framed in thick bronze with t...
Ormolu
$14,875 / set
H 18 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Benches or Stools, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical style benches or stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.The hand made frames have a classic, X-form design typical of JM Frank are in wrought ir...
Iron
$5,000 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
$925 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Walnut Solid Wood Cube Side Table (12" x 12" x 20" H) by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Precious and versatile, this version of the Hyo Table is hand crafted from solid walnut. The unique beauty of urban walnut as a solid volume makes a statement as well as offering uni...
Wood, Walnut
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
$4,103 / set
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Iron
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.75 in W 23 in D 14.75 in
Arts & Crafts Era Bradley & Hubbard Style 6-Panel Slag Glass Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique table lamp, in the manner of Bradley & Hubbard, features a domed shade composed of six panels of variegated slag glass. The glass exhibits a swirling pattern of crea...
Slag Glass
Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The large armchair features a mahogany hardwood frame with fully developed wings and a ge...
Brass
Italian 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Italian 19th century Louis Philippe wardrobe cabinet, crafted in richly figured walnut with a warm, luminous patina that highlights the natural movement of the grain. The ...
Wood
Antique Linen Press
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Sheraton period oval panelled mahogany linen press of a good color and patina: The cupboard with three cedar lined slides and oak lined drawers below, fine carved d...
Wood, Mahogany
$5,600 / item
H 5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Italian Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 9 circa 1950's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop : 5" Width: 16.5" Length: 16.5".
Bronze
Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in Aachen, NRW
A striking and highly decorative French Empire–style chandelier featuring 12 elegantly sculpted bronze swan arms. The central body is finished in deep black, beautifully contrasted b...
Bronze
Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table Rustic Handmade from reclaimed wood Four rectangular legs with cut outs to support the top Heavy three beam top France
Oak
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Brass
Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilded Paul Follot French Art Deco bergére chairs newly upholstered in a striated ecru velvet. To view more of our listings from Moxie Interiors, scroll down and click VIEW ...
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$1,707
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 22.64 in
Vintage French Turned Column Pedestal Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
*Height customizable - height can be reduced on request* A French pedestal table with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. Table form most probably dat...
Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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