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Carol Hicks Bolton

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf
Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf

By Carole Hicks

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf Approximate Measurements in Inches 15" high x 24" deep x 24" wide...

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Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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EJ Victor Victorian Style Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton, Upholstered, USA
EJ Victor Victorian Style Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton, Upholstered, USA

EJ Victor Victorian Style Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton, Upholstered, USA

Located in Perkasie, PA

EJ VICTOR Carol Hicks Bolton Victorian Style Sofa – Item 73143 This exceptional Victorian-style sofa by EJ Victor, designed in collaboration with Carol Hicks Bolton, showcases a dis...

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Early 2000s American Victorian Sofas

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Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows
Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows

Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows

By E.J. Victor

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Vintage Armchair Carved Gilded Walnut by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for EJ VICTOR Wonderful Vi...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofas Carol Hicks Bolton Style
Pair of BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofas Carol Hicks Bolton Style

Pair of BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofas Carol Hicks Bolton Style

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofas in the Carol Hicks Bolton Style Featuring English tufted roll arms and b...

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Vintage 1980s Sofas

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Carol Hicks Bolton Style English Sofa by BENTLEY CHURCHILL
Carol Hicks Bolton Style English Sofa by BENTLEY CHURCHILL

Carol Hicks Bolton Style English Sofa by BENTLEY CHURCHILL

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofa Carol Hicks Bolton Style Featuring English tufted roll arms and backs, Leather p...

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Vintage 1980s Sofas

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Carol Hicks Bolton and EJ Victor Contemporary Lounge Chair - Pair
Carol Hicks Bolton and EJ Victor Contemporary Lounge Chair - Pair

Carol Hicks Bolton and EJ Victor Contemporary Lounge Chair - Pair

By E. J. Victor

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Carol Hicks Bolton and EJ Victor Striped Chair - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm height/chair clearance 24.5 inches ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton

Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON We have many other Carol Hic...

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs

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Cotton

Vintage Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows
Vintage Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows

Vintage Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows

By E. J. Victor

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Wonderful Victorian-style sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton for EJ Victor Furniture Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood
Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood

Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood

By E. J. Victor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Gorgeous Pair of vintage chairs by EJ Victor with ottoman. The Carol Hicks Bolton Collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics.

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs

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French Floral Roses Chaise Lounge by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
French Floral Roses Chaise Lounge by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

French Floral Roses Chaise Lounge by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

By E. J. Victor

Located in Lake Worth, FL

We have many other similar pieces listed including 2 wingback chairs by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor as shown in the 11th and 12th photos.

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Vintage 1980s Bohemian Chaise Longues

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Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

By E. J. Victor

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR ...

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Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs

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French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa by EJ Victor
French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa by EJ Victor

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa by EJ Victor

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H 40.5 in W 74.4 in D 39.5 in

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa by EJ Victor

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large, cozy and impressive sofa from the Carol Hicks Bolton Collection. This collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics.

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20th Century American Louis XVI Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

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Carol Hicks Bolton For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carol hicks bolton available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and cotton, every carol hicks bolton was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the carol hicks bolton you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A carol hicks bolton is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carol hicks bolton over the years, but those crafted by E. J. Victor and E.J. Victor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carol Hicks Bolton?

A carol hicks bolton can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,493, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $6,615.

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