$1,600
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Bronze and Rosewood Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold bronze and rosewood parlor chair with red and gold upholstery
Bronze
$950 / set
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features a solid
Fabric, Rosewood
$7,450 / set
H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Rosewood Salon Chairs w/ Upholstery by John Henry Belter, circa 1844
By John Henry Belter
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of American "scroll pattern" parlor chairs in rosewood by John Henry Belter or Johann Heinrich
Upholstery, Muslin
Pair of 19th c. American Rosewood Parlor Chairs in Burlap Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rosewood Parlor Chairs with hand carved Acanthus Leaves on the crests. Newly cushioned
Rosewood
Sold
H 38 in W 18 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Outstanding Laminated Rosewood Belter Attributed Carved Side Chairs
By John Henry Belter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of very clean, rosewood parlor chairs made of laminated rosewood and
Rosewood
Sold
H 43 in W 24 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 43 in W 24 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Parlor Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably English, circa 1860, elaborately carved rosewood, the top rails with scrolled ends and
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Balloon Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Balloon Back Arm Chair. Item features beautiful
Rosewood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Victorian parlor armchairs offer rosewood construction with carved floral crest
Rosewood
Sold
H 42.75 in W 25 in D 22 in
Large American Rococo Revival Rosewood Parlor Armchair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Large American Rococo Revival rosewood parlor armchair, mid-19th century high quality carving and
Rosewood
Sold
H 42 in W 18 in D 20 in
Rosewood Rococo Revival Side Chair, Attributed J & J W Meeks, Mid-19th Century
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Southampton, NY
American Laminated Rosewood Rococo revival parlor chair, attributed to J & J.W. Meeks. Ornate
Rosewood
Pair of English Victorian Period Carved Rosewood Parlor Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of English Antique Victorian Period Carved Rosewood Parlor Chairs with Brocade Silk
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Parlor Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
- Scotland, 1890 - Solid rosewood - Original finish - Recently recovered - All joints are tight
Rosewood
Rare American rosewood parlor chair circa 1860
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual form Victorian rosewood parlor or fireside chair.Definitely from one of the better
$5,421
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Demilune Pearwood Console
Located in Westport, CT
An elegantly proportioned single Biedermeier Demilune shaped console table finishing on sleek tapered legs in pearwood veneer Origin: Austria Dating: 1820ca Condition: Excellent s...
Fruitwood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$18,000
H 39 in W 78.25 in D 31.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
Gold Leaf
$6,987Sale Price|51% Off
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau bar and smoking set. Polished and stove enamelled on the upper side is the cigar box. It opens by pushing a button on the right side. Three oval bottles. Ten jiggers...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$1,369 / set
H 33.27 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Quality Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Regency carved mahogany side chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail and centre splat, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric a...
Mahogany
$2,615
H 49 in W 20 in D 14 in
A Petite Arts & Crafts Mahogany Display Cabinet in the Anglo-Japanese Style.
Located in London, GB
A petite Arts and Crafts mahogany display cabinet in the Anglo-Japanese style with chequer string inlays and carved fern details to the upper sides with stained and coloured leaded f...
Mahogany, Ebony, Stained Glass
$3,450Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 42.52 in D 92.52 in
20th Century Biedermeier Style Aristocratic Gondola Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Aristocratic gondola bed in Biedermeier style. Highly valuable bird's-eye maple root veneer on solid beechwood. Right-angled body with high head and foot parts ending in scrolled fee...
Wood, Maple
$1,750
H 39 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
Antique French Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Fireplace Screen. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 22.75" W x 14" D.
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
Magnets
$38,500
H 104 in W 79 in D 42 in
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Bronze, Steel
$9,750 / set
H 35.25 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite veneered tops with rectangular banding over two small drawers. Each central oval mounte...
Wood
19th C. Italian Wood & Metal Embossed Relicquary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century wood & embossed metal relicquary. The piece originally sat on the alter of the church holding relics. Mirror has been placed where the glass originally held the relics.
Metal
$14,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
Opaline Glass
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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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