SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Custom Royal French Style Oversized Throne Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very theatrical large throne chair in a custom treatment. With an intricately carved frame having stylized shells and scrolls with the foot a raised snail’s head motif and the enti...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Mid 19th Century Queen Anne Royal Throne Gilt & Leather Set of 12 Armchairs
Located in Lakewood, NJ
An extremely rare and beautiful set of royal throne-armchairs, perfect for the estate dining room (this set itself was originally owned by the owners of Seagram beverages).
Metal, Gold Leaf
"Bla Bia" Seat with Handle Made of Wood
By Baule Tribe
Located in Basel, BS
Simple seats carved from a block of wood are juxtaposed with complexly assembled chairs and royal thrones. Elementary forms of the purest functionality encounter richly ornamented w...
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 20.375 in D 17.375 in
Set of 6 Pierre Chapo Style Dining Chairs with Royal Throne Detailing
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 6 Pierre Chapo style pine chairs with woven rush seating. In original condition with heavy patina, including some rush breakage and loss. Wear is consistent with its ...
Rush, Pine
Sold
H 50.6 in W 23.82 in D 27.56 in
Eight Carved Jacobean Throne Dining Chairs Hand Painted & Embossed Leather Seats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of mid Victorian throne dining chairs based on early Jacobean designs with hand painted leather embossed seats with bergere ra...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 59 in W 27 in D 20 in
Antique 19th Century Royal Castle Pair of Hand Carved Italian Throne Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This magnificent pair of his and hers Throne chairs has absolutely everything going for them The carvings include a Royal crest, eagles, birds and large cherubs.
Walnut
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Single Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Side chairs having well-carved acanthus, roundel & unusual rope carved pierced splats above drop-in seats supported on chamfered l...
Mahogany
$3,069 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.1 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Regency quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved and reeded top with a carved mahogany splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quali...
Mahogany
$12,450 / set
H 39.75 in W 29.75 in D 31 in
Pair of French Early 20th Century Regency Style Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French early 20th century Regency style mahogany carved armchairs, each upholstered in a light cream color pleather, Paris, circa 1920s. Measures: Height 38 3/4 inc...
Synthetic, Mahogany
Venetian Style Armchair
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina, aged and distressed.
Wood, Gesso
$754Sale Price|48% Off
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
Walnut
Louis XV period Queens Armchair mid 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Louis XV period Queen's armchair in natural wood, molded and carved with flowers and foliage. Armrests with cuffs on sinuous brackets. On cambered legs. Height: 98.5 cm; Width: 72 c...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish late 18th-early 19th century French Louis XVI style Ivory colored Bergere armchair. Having reeded and fluted, gilded decoration and raised on turned tapering legs.
Softwood
$1,816Sale Price|67% Off
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
Walnut
$5,797 / set
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Antique Set 8 English William IV Bar Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic set of eight antique English William IV flame mahogany bar back dining chairs, dating from circa 1830. The set comprising a pair of armchairs with over scrolled...
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$5,388 / set
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 27.17 in
FOUR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED DiNING CHAIRS PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare suite of four Victorian Circa 1860-1880 hand carved Library Din...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Armchair French Giltwood Rococo Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Armchair French giltwood Rococo style France. An armchair made during the 19th century in France. Frame of giltwood with beautiful carvings. Contemporary upholstery in dark brown cot...
Giltwood
Louis XV style armchair
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XV style armchair in multicolored fabric. Good general condition. Dimensions: height 95 cm, width 70 cm, depth 55 cm. Weight 15 kg.
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Style Carved Mahogany Skirted Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Too cute to leave behind! This is a pair of French style carved mahogany skirted bergere chairs. The attention to detail in the upholstery is not common any more. The ivory upholster...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks, loss of gilt. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upho...
Upholstery, Walnut
$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Game Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French game table is a masterful blend of form and function, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship characteristic of the period. Made from fine walnut, the table f...
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Spanish Four Section Entryway
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular set of Antique Renaissance Style Doors originating from Spain circa 1850. Tall and impressive, these doors are certain to become a focal point of any space, instilling ...
Mahogany, Pine, Mirror, Wood
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...
Brass
Antique Tiffany Studios 'Acorn' Table Lamp C. 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lamp is a elegant testament to the classic Tiffany Studios design. Crafted in early 20th century, this lamp is evocative of the Art Nouveau style that Tiffany lamps are known fo...
Bronze
$5,027Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.58 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Cnt French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Gilt Oval Mirror with Facetted Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful antique gold leaf gilt oval mirror that was made in France in the late 19th century. The mirror has a solid pine oval frame smoothened with gesso and dec...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze & clear and amethyst baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1890. This is a nice shape chandelier for lower ceilings and small spaces.
Crystal, Bronze
$10,500
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
$16,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 35 in
Pair of Large early 20th century English Leather Club or library Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A generously sized pair of English lounge or club chairs of unusual design, early 20th century, walnut, covered in oxblood-red leather. Very comfortable proportions, turned front leg...
Leather, Animal Skin, Walnut
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs
Walnut
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 68 in W 47 in D 2.25 in
Monumental Antique French Painted Trumeau Mirror With Courtship Scenery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental antique French trumeau mirror beautifully captures the romance and artistry of 18th-century French design. Featuring an exquisite hand-painted courtship scene above t...
Walnut
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$48,950Sale Price|42% Off
H 37 in W 60.25 in D 20.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'A...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,930 / set
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Baroque Style Sconces
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique French Louis XVI style hand carved and giltwood sconces is adjusted and wired for two bulbs each one. Authentic condition with no restorations ever made. France, circa ...
Giltwood
$8,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 34.5 in
A Matching Pair, Wicker Arm Chair and Rocking Chair, Arts and Crafts Period
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A handsome pair of matching wicker arm and rocking chair in a design hand woven and typical of the Arts and Crafts period, American, C. 1900-1920 and attributed to the Heywood Wakefi...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
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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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