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English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs
English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs

English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

spool stretcher and red velvet upholstered seat and back.

Category

18th Century English Renaissance Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair

Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair

Located in London, GB

Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair Indian, circa 1880 Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Metal

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Trenton, NJ

and early 20th century design. The seat is upholstered in a plush deep red velvet that complements

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet

Located in Sofia, BG

French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Wood

1920s Red Velvet Chippendale  / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
1920s Red Velvet Chippendale  / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet

1920s Red Velvet Chippendale / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

classic piece features its original deep red velour upholstery, which adds a warm, luxurious feel and

Category

Early 20th Century British Chippendale Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

By George Hunzinger

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy
Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy

Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique pair of chairs, also used as armchairs, lined with red velvet, wooden frame with carved

Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Nutwood

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs W/ Red Velvet - Set of 6
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs W/ Red Velvet - Set of 6

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs W/ Red Velvet - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

solid and stable, suitable for everyday use. Upholstery is original red velvet, applied to both seats

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Antique English Lambing Rocking Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery, 19th Century
Antique English Lambing Rocking Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery, 19th Century

Antique English Lambing Rocking Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

large field of deep red velvet upholstery, accented with round metal studs, while a small drawer beneath

Category

Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Oak, Velvet

19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair
19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair

19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

sculptural carved dog wood armchair on castors. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XIII Style Maple Dining Chairs in Red Velvet - Set of 10
Antique French Louis XIII Style Maple Dining Chairs in Red Velvet - Set of 10

Antique French Louis XIII Style Maple Dining Chairs in Red Velvet - Set of 10

Located in Astoria, NY

. Each chair features a tall rectangular back and generously cushioned seat upholstered in a deep red

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Maple

A Pair of Red Swedish Slipper Chairs
A Pair of Red Swedish Slipper Chairs

A Pair of Red Swedish Slipper Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of slipper chairs, vintage upholstery in garnet red velvet in very good condition. These

Category

1880s Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Red Velvet Damask – A Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Red Velvet Damask – A Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Red Velvet Damask – A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

details. Both chairs are upholstered in red velvet damask on the seats and backs. The velvet shows a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Damask, Velvet, Hardwood, Paint

Spanish Carved Walnut Set of Six Chairs with Red Velvet Seat and Back
Spanish Carved Walnut Set of Six Chairs with Red Velvet Seat and Back

Spanish Carved Walnut Set of Six Chairs with Red Velvet Seat and Back

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish carved walnut set of six chairs with red velvet seat and back Beautiful set of chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Set of Six Spanish Low Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery
19th Set of Six Spanish Low Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery

19th Set of Six Spanish Low Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Miami, FL

19th century set of six Spanish low armchairs in carved walnut and red velvet upholstery decorated

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Spanish Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery '46units'
Spanish Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery '46units'

Spanish Armchairs in Carved Walnut and Red Velvet Upholstery '46units'

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish low armchairs in carved walnut and red velvet upholstery decorated with yellow

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat
19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat

19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

arches. The wide seat, newly upholstered in textured red velvet fabric, is trimmed with decorative brass

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s

$6,292Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s. In finely crafted walnut wood, red

Category

16th Century Italian Rococo Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Liberty & Co 'Thebes' Corner Chair
Liberty & Co 'Thebes' Corner Chair

Liberty & Co 'Thebes' Corner Chair

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair Red velvet seat Liberty & Co Circa 1875

Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair
French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair

French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

French Regence style (19th Cent) gilt throne chair with carved back crest and stretcher with red

Category

19th Century Renaissance Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair
19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair

19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1880 Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair. Red Velvet upholstery and nicely patina on

Category

19th Century British Gothic Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty & Co
Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty & Co

Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair Red velvet seat By Liberty & Co Circa 1885.  

Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Walnut

10 Neo Renaissance Dining Chairs
10 Neo Renaissance Dining Chairs

10 Neo Renaissance Dining Chairs

$1,048Sale Price / item|39% Off

10 Neo Renaissance Dining Chairs

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Neo Renaissance Dining Chairs – 10 ornately carved solid oak chairs with red velvet upholstery

Category

19th Century Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Oak

Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Stool, Blond Walnut, Wax-Polished
Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Stool, Blond Walnut, Wax-Polished

Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs with Stool, Blond Walnut, Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

polished with wax. Precious two-colored striped fabric in dark red velvet. Measures cm: chairs H 47/105

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of small armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ultich
Pair of small armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ultich

Pair of small armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ultich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2802b Pair of small armchairs covered in padded velvet. Attr. Guglielmo Ulrich, ca.1940.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet

1900s Danish Armchair Reupholstered in Red Velvet
1900s Danish Armchair Reupholstered in Red Velvet

1900s Danish Armchair Reupholstered in Red Velvet

Located in Knebel, DK

reupholstered in red velvet. The chair has been fully restored with new springs and red velved and is in

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet

19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery
19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery

19th Set of Six Spanish Chairs with Bronze Details and Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Miami, FL

19th set of six Spanish chairs with bronze details and red velvet upholstery.      

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Bronze

Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair
Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair

Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance Savanarola style walnut arm chair with red velvet upholstery and carved front

Category

19th Century Renaissance Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Child's Arm Chair
Victorian Mahogany Child's Arm Chair

Victorian Mahogany Child's Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian mahogany spindle back child's arm chair with red velvet seat.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

in luxurious deep red velvet, these chairs radiate warmth and refinement. The addition of brass

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in Long Branch, NJ

red velvet fabric which was very common in the Victorian era

Category

Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)
Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)

Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)

Located in Madrid, ES

silver, silk, and red velvet. These chairs showcase repoussé silver ornamentation, a testament to the

Category

1750s Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Victorian Red Velvet Side Chairs
American Victorian Red Velvet Side Chairs

American Victorian Red Velvet Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with filigree carved crest and button tufted red

Category

19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Red Velvet Chairs Amsterdam
Set of 6 Red Velvet Chairs Amsterdam

Set of 6 Red Velvet Chairs Amsterdam

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

Set of 6 Red Velvet Chairs Amsterdam

Located in Clinton, AR

Set of 6 red velvet chairs amsterdam.

Category

1890s Dutch Modern Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet

Red Velvet Armchair
Red Velvet Armchair

Red Velvet Armchair

Unavailable|$8,090

Red Velvet Armchair

Located in Plainville, KS

This barrel-shaped armchair is upholstered in beautiful red mohair velvet with nail head trim and

Category

19th Century French Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mohair

Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs' 900s -Antiques-
Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs' 900s -Antiques-

Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs' 900s -Antiques-

Located in Foggia, FG

Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs '900 -Antiques- Year:circa 1900 Materials: Red Velvet, Gray Buttons, Dark Wooden Feet Condition: Very good, Recently refurbished Measurements: Cm 80 ...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Read Velvet Victorian Tub Chair
19th Century Read Velvet Victorian Tub Chair

19th Century Read Velvet Victorian Tub Chair

Located in London, GB

Here is a very elegant Victorian tub chair, circa 1900. This pretty chair is made of mahogany

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet

Late 18th Century Oil on Board Portrait of a Gentleman
Late 18th Century Oil on Board Portrait of a Gentleman

Late 18th Century Oil on Board Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Woodbury, CT

Portrait of a distinguished gentleman seated in a red velvet chair holding a hand written letter in

Category

1780s Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Wood

Baroque Finca Chair in Stained Black with New Red Upholstery
Baroque Finca Chair in Stained Black with New Red Upholstery

Baroque Finca Chair in Stained Black with New Red Upholstery

Located in Senden, NRW

Elegant single piece Baroque chair with a black stained frame and new, red velvet upholstery

Category

1860s German Baroque Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany High Back Chairs
Pair of Chippendale Mahogany High Back Chairs

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany High Back Chairs

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany High Back Chairs with red velvet upholstery Dimensions: 48" h x

Category

Late 18th Century European Chippendale Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Dinning Table with 8 Chairs
Magnificent Dinning Table with 8 Chairs

Magnificent Dinning Table with 8 Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

19th century Carved Burled Walnut Dinning Table with Red Velvet Arm Chairs.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Large 19th Century French Solid Walnut Upholstered Chairs
Pair of Large 19th Century French Solid Walnut Upholstered Chairs

Pair of Large 19th Century French Solid Walnut Upholstered Chairs

Located in London, west Sussex

velvet woven fabric. Each chair measures 25 ¼ in – 64.2 cm wide, 27 in – 68.6 cm deep and 39 in – 99 cm

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ernst Kolbe Oil Painting, Canvas, Interior Scene, Late 19th Century, Europe, Big
Ernst Kolbe Oil Painting, Canvas, Interior Scene, Late 19th Century, Europe, Big

Ernst Kolbe Oil Painting, Canvas, Interior Scene, Late 19th Century, Europe, Big

Located in Totnes, GB

, colorful second room or hallway with chandelier and red velvet side chair, another room beyond, perhaps

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of Elegant 19th Century English Red Velvet Wing Chairs
Pair of Elegant 19th Century English Red Velvet Wing Chairs

Pair of Elegant 19th Century English Red Velvet Wing Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

This pair of elegant 19th century English wing chairs are sophisticated, classy and comfortable

Category

19th Century English Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Brass

English Cockfighting Chair in Red Velvet
English Cockfighting Chair in Red Velvet

English Cockfighting Chair in Red Velvet

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Cockfighting chair Late 19th century gambling or cockfighting chair, ebonized frame with worn red

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Red Velvet Chair

Art Deco Red Velvet Upholstered Club Chair
Art Deco Red Velvet Upholstered Club Chair

Art Deco Red Velvet Upholstered Club Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Deco red velvet upholstered club shell chair enhanced with heavily carved wood arms and base

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Classical red velvet upholstered and in laid desk chair
Classical red velvet upholstered and in laid desk chair

Classical red velvet upholstered and in laid desk chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classical red velvet upholstered and inlaid desk chair in the Renaissance revival style

Category

19th Century Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Red Velvet Dining Chair
French Art Deco Red Velvet Dining Chair

French Art Deco Red Velvet Dining Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

red velvet.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Red Velvet Damask Louis Philippe Chair
19th Century Red Velvet Damask Louis Philippe Chair

19th Century Red Velvet Damask Louis Philippe Chair

Located in Troy, MI

back and ruby red velvet damask upholstery. Arms are 25” high, seat is 19” high and 21.5”

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Indian Silver Mounted Red Velvet Throne Chair
Antique Indian Silver Mounted Red Velvet Throne Chair

Antique Indian Silver Mounted Red Velvet Throne Chair

Located in London, GB

upholstered in luxurious auburn red velvet. The chair is surmounted by silver veneered decorations including

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rococo Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Silver

Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Red Velvet Damask Fireside Chair
Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Red Velvet Damask Fireside Chair

Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Red Velvet Damask Fireside Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

reupholstered in a Vintage red cut velvet damask.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Italian Chairs 19th Century Directoire Genoese Chairs Red Velvet
Set of Four Italian Chairs 19th Century Directoire Genoese Chairs Red Velvet

Set of Four Italian Chairs 19th Century Directoire Genoese Chairs Red Velvet

Located in Milano, MI

with a new stripped velvet. This set of four antique Genoese chairs dates back to the first decades of

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Red Velvet Chair

Materials

Maple

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Antique Red Velvet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique red velvet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique red velvet chair — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique red velvet chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique red velvet chair, designed in the Victorian, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Red Velvet Chair?

Prices for an antique red velvet chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.

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