American Paint-Decorated Rush Seat Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American White Paint-Decorated Rush Seat Chairs. 37" H x 23" W x 21" D; seat: 19" H.
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
American Paint-Decorated Rush Seat Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American White Paint-Decorated Rush Seat Chairs. 37" H x 23" W x 21" D; seat: 19" H.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder back chair, and this piece is perfect for a kid's room.
Rush, Wood
Vintage Hand Painted Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of antique Hitchcock-style side chairs is a masterwork of 19th-century American craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic Federal silhouette, each chair is finished in ...
Gold Leaf
$1,552 / set
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
A Pair Of Painted Regency Faux Bamboo And Rush Seat Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo and Rush Seat Chairs with Original Patina. We are pleased to offer a charming pair of Regency faux bamboo chairs, each retaining its original, time-wor...
Rush, Beech, Paint
Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$8,800 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Swedish Neo-classic Style Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs (PRICED AS Set) Wear to finish
Wood, Rush
$1,167Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Two French Hand-Painted Side Chairs Rush Seats Country Style, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
A pair of two French Provincial side beech chairs made in the 19th century. The rush seats and backs are in good antique condition.
Rush, Beech
$3,650 / set
H 33.5 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property.
Wood
$598 / set
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 15.25 in
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The seats are woven rush seats and are in very good condition.
Rush, Wood, Paint
$3,800 / set
H 34.25 in W 21.25 in D 16 in
Four Hitchcock Chairs with Woven Rush Seats and Hand Painted Detailing
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four beautifully Hand Crafted designed and built wooden Hitchcock chairs with Hand Painted gold accents. Three without arms and three with arms.
Wood, Paint
$1,282
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
English Antique William Morris Primitive Sussex Armchair Painted Frame Rush Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Antique Arts And Crafts William Morris Country Style Painted Sussex Armchair With Rush Seat Patinated and Charming
Rush
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint.
Rush, Maple
$1,197 / item
H 39.75 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
2 Reproduction Louis XVI Dining-Chairs with Large Rush Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These chairs are a reproduction of French 19th century Louis XVI dining-chairs with large rush seat made to order.
Rush, Wood
$2,450 / set
H 33 in W 16 in D 15 in
Pair of Handpainted Side Chairs with Rush Seats, Italy, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 19th century black painted Italian side chairs with finely painted, beautiful scenes on top back rails, turned Legs, and rush seats.
Rush, Wood
$1,223Sale Price|65% Off
H 45 in W 23 in D 19 in
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age with only minimal loss but nothing that impedes use.
Oak
$1,197 / item
H 39 in W 19 in D 17 in
Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Dining Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style hand carved, hand painted dining chair with rush seat.
Rush, Wood
Vintage Rush Seat Stool and Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
This is a set of two seats: a stool and a bar stool with rush seats. The wood shade is slightly different, but it is from the same palette. Dimensions: stool - H 45 cm, W 39 cm, D ...
Wood
Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Side chairs $847, armchairs $897 and bar stools $897 can be made to order using this Louis XVI style materials and techniques notes: Alder wood with rush seat.
Rush, Wood
Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Side chairs $847, armchairs $897 and bar stools $897 can be made to order using this Louis XVI style materials and techniques notes: Alder wood with rush seat.
Rush, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant set of 4 rush seat black painted chairs... lovely carved foot.... probably French....
Rush
$1,100
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Spanish Red and White Painted Oak Rush Seat Low Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The chair boasts its beautifully aged two-tone painted finish in red and white tones, now softly rubbed through with use, revealing a rich patina beneath.
Rush, Oak
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
Rush, Wood
Tiger Maple Round Chair or Dining Table with Turned Base & Rush Seat
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous custom tiger maple chair or dining table with round top, painted rush seat and turned base, probably dating to the earlier part of the 20th century.
Rush, Maple
$695 / set
H 40.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Green and Red Painted Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Style Green and Red Rush Seat Arm Chairs. Item features rush seats, (1) Green chair, (1) Red chair, hand painted floral accents, Queen Anne legs, solid woo...
Wood
Six Paint Decorated Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The side chairs are all original, including their painted rush seats.
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
A Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Cha
Located in Hollywood, FL
the "Klismos" back over a rush seat, with sabre legs- can be sold as a pair.
Cane, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Chair in Original Painted Decoration
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very nice and rare early 19th century Georgian rush seated chair in original painted finish. The rush seat is in great condition and is the original seat, the painted finish whilst...
Wood, Beech, Paint
Pair of French Provincial Painted Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of early 20th century Provincial rush seat ladder back dining chairs. The chairs have been recently painted green, with soft white trim.
Rush, Hardwood
Pair of Bamboo Style Painted Chair Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo style painted chair rush seats: Measures: 15" x 17" x H 34".
Wood
Black and Gold Painted Wooden Hitchcock Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five Hitchcock chairs, one armchair. Each chair has it's original rattan seat and is painted with gold motifs. A beautiful dining set with the armchair at the head of the table.
Rush, Wood
Four Charming Painted Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous antique chairs in with rare character, original rush seats, hand painted in earth tones and gold, wonderfully aged.
Wood
19thc Original Salmon Painted Tall Ladderback Chair /rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC FOLKY TALL BACK ORIGINAL SALMON PAINTED LADDERBACK CHAIR.THIS FANTASTIC CHAIR HAS WONDERFUL FORM AND A ORIGINAL HAND MADE RUSH SEAT .THE CRACKLE SURFACE IS FATE AND THE PATINA ...
Pine
8 20th Century Painted Rush Seated Dining Chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very unusual set of 8 dining chairs. They have a wonderful painted finish with coloured pattern details all over. It almost has a chinoiserie feel to them but the painted...
Oak
Set of 8 Painted French Provincial Rococo Style Rush Seated Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of 8 Painted French Provincial Rococo Style Rush Seated Chairs Used, Good condition, View all photos for the most accurate details on condition and appearance.
Wood
6 New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Wooden Hitchcock Style chairs with a deep dark rich color. Hand Stenciled design with heavy woven rush seats... the patination of the chairs is very rich showing years of wonderful...
Rush, Wood, Paint
French Set of Four Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful set of four Louis XV style country French carved side chairs with slip seats for easy cleaning or re-rushing.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 42.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Spanish 19th Century Painted Black/Gold Rush Seat Set of 12 Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of 12 Spanish, 19th century high back wood carved and painted black, gold highlight chairs with original rush seats in good condition.
Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 19 in L 44 in
Pair Portuguese Painted Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seat and Flower Motif
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair Portuguese 19th century hand painted ladder back dining chairs with rush seat and painted flower motif.
Rush, Wood
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H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Set 6 Blue and White Paint Decorated Rush Seated French Country Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of rush seated country chairs made in France and they are painted in a distressed blue and white finish with a cross hatched design on the seats.
Rush, Walnut
Set of Six Distressed White Painted "Italian" Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six distressed white painted "Italian" rush seat side chairs finely carved.
Sold
H 45 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Early American Style Oak Rustic Ladderback Rush Seat Shaker Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Early American style shaker ladderback chair. Made from oak with black painted finish, naturally distressed allowing the oak to show through in spots. Features a ladderback d...
Rush, Oak, Paint
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H 39.25 in W 20 in D 19 in
Louis XV French Carved Painted Beech Rush Seat Ladder Back Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
The deep and wide seat is dressed with hand woven rush. The Louis XV style chairs are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorn a rich hand painted finish in the...
Rush, Beech
Eight French Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French dining chairs w/ rush seats. The ladder back chairs stand on four cabriole legs that end in a rams head foot. The chairs have been stripped to their natural walnu...
Rush, Wood, Paint
Pair of 2 Hitchcock Black Federal Side Chairs, Rush Seats.
By Hitchcock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of 2 Hitchcock Black Federal Side Chairs, Rush Seats. These vintage Hitchcock chairs are black lacquer painted and embellished with ochre banding and gold stencil work.
Rush, Wood
Vintage Boho Patinated Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add eclectic charm to your dining space with Vintage Boho Patinated Rush Seat Dining Chairs. These distinctive chairs feature beautifully patinated frames and comfortable rush seats,...
Rush, Wood, Paint
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H 36 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of Four 19thc Original Paint Decorated Hitchcock Chairs w/ Orig. Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted surface 19thc Early New England Hitchcock chairs with the original hand woven rush seats.The condition are very good and sturdy with a wonderful untouched ...
Sold
H 33 in W 17 in D 16 in
Antique Tiger Maple Bentwood Slat Back with Rush Seat Dining Chairs, circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 19th century bentwood slat back Tiger maple rush seat yellow paint dining chairs. Details: Woven rush seats, with old yellow paint, solid wood frame, very nice antique item, qu...
Rush, Maple
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H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Martin Visser SE82 Chairs in Black Wood and hand woven Rush Seats for Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black painted ash wooden frames with hand-woven rush seats and back rests.
Rush, Wood
Pair of English Regency Carved and Paint Decorated Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Creating a lovely countryside ambiance these painted rush seat regency chairs are richly decorated with flowers, sheafs of wheat, fruits, ribbons and on the center splat heraldic fea...
Rush, Wood
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H 33.75 in W 21 in D 19 in
Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats, England ca. 1820
Wood
Torchiere Plant Stands Copper Inserts on Wrought Iron
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo style painted chair rush seats: Measures: 15" x 17" x H 34" Seat height: 18".
Copper
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H 32.75 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo Rush Seated Painted Chairs in Original Blue Paint
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of Regency faux bamboo rush seated painted chairs in original blue paint.
Rush
Set of Four 20th Century Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four barrel back rush chairs in great condition. These four super comfortable original worn surface rush seat and back chairs.
Wood
Mid-Century Hitchcock Style Painted and Decorated Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Mid-Century Hitchcock Style Painted and Decorated Rush Seat Side Chair. Measures 17" in width, 19" in depth and stands 34" tall with Seat height of 17.5".
Rush, Maple, Paint
Hitchcock Rush Seat Accent Chairs - a Pair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of black and gold Lambert Hitchcock hand painted side chairs with traditional rush seats. Pillow box crest rails and flat back splats are stenciled with the harvest pattern.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Connecticut Valley Hitchcock rush seat side chair, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton painted and bronze powder stencil decorated, Hitchcock-type rush seat fancy chair.
Rush, Wood, Paint
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H 34 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
4 19th Century Bentwood Slat Back Rush Seat Yellow Paint Stenciled Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 early 19th century bentwood slat back rush seat yellow paint stenciled dining chairs. Listing includes oven rush seats, hand painted frames, green, yellow and, orange finish, solid...
Rush, Wood, Paint
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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Hitchcock Style Black Hand Painted Rush Seat Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique Hitchcock style black hand painted rush seat side chairs - a pair. Item features woven rush seats, hand painted floral accents, saber legs, solid wood frame, ver...
Rush, Wood
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H 41 in W 19.25 in D 15 in
Six Italian Saint Anna Chairs from Abruzzo with Blue Paint and Rush Seats
Located in Round Top, TX
You can see how richly worn the patina is in places and the rush seats are all in excellent condition. They are from the 19th century and have hints of gold gilt on the front back of...
Wood
Set of 6 American Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
The seats are woven rush seats and are in very good original condition.
Rush, Wood, Paint
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H 42.75 in W 19.25 in D 19 in
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Rush, Walnut, Paint
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H 40 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Spanish Catalonian Pair of Ornately Carved & Painted Wood Chairs w/Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of ornately carved and painted wood chairs with rush seats from the mid 20th century.
Wood
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H 35 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Antique Original Hitchcock Black & Gold Stenciled Farmhouse Rush Seat Side Chair
By Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
A turn of the 20th century Hitchcock stenciled farmhouse chair. Features a floral berry and leaf / foliate design, ribbed accents and rush seat.
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
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H 39.75 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Reproduction Louis XVI Dining-Chair with Large Rush Seat Made to Order
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI dining-chair with large rush seat made to order.
Rush, Wood
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H 33 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
1940's Set of 8 Vintage Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs with Stenciled Fruit Motif
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming set of eight vintage Hitchcock chairs, featuring handwoven rush seats and classic stenciled fruit motifs on the backrests.
Rush, Wood, Paint
20th Century Black Hitchcock Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Louisville, KY
Mid 20th Century Black harvest dining chairs, set of 4 by L. Hitchcock, Hitchcock Chair Company out of Connecticut. Just as one would expect with Hitchcock chairs, these are beautif...
Hardwood
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H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Rush Seat Wire Bases Bar Stools circa 1970s Near Mint!
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff rush seat wire bases bar stools circa 1970s near mint!
Steel
19c Painted Rush Seat Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Painted Rush Seat Chairs
French Provincial Painted Rush Seat Side Chairs, Circa 1790
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of French Provincial Painted Rush Seat Side Chairs, Circa 1790 One chair Height is 35 in. the other 36.5 in.
Wood, Paint, Rush
Pair of Hitchcock Style Painted Rush Seat Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful pair of floral painted rush seat side chairs with pearl inlaid and gilt designs on turned legs.
Rush
Set Of 4 Painted Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
SET OF FOUR PAINTED BLUE RUSH SEAT SIDE CHAIRS- FINISH IS WORN TO GIVE OLD LOOK.
Beech
Set of eight French provincial painted rush seat chairs.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of eight French provincial painted rush seat chairs.
Set of Six French Painted Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A set of 6 Louis XV Style Dining Chairs from Provence. They are painted off-white with light blue trim, with carved foliage and shell motifs on beech wood.
Wood
(2) MID 18TH C.PAINTED QUEEN ANNE RUSH SEAT SIDE CHAIRS
Located in Stamford, CT
EACH HAVING YOLK SHAPED CRESTS ABOVE BALUSTER VASE-FORM SPLATS,RUSH SEATS WITH BLOCK-TURNED LEGS,BULBOUS TURNED STRETCHERS, SPANISH BRUSH FEET.$975 ea REDUCED TO $900.ea
Maple, Ash
Set Of 20th Century French Painted Rush Seat Chairs
By Bree
Located in San Francisco, CA
SET OF FIVE SIDE AND ONE ARM 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PAINTED RUSH SEAT CHAIRS (some cat damage to rush as seen in photos also color of wood is more gold than it appears in the photos) di...
Pair of Matching French Painted Armchairs with Rush Seat
Located in Fairhope, AL
Pair of matching French painted armchairs with rush seat in wonderful condition. Painted in a French grey. From top of seat to floor is 16 inches circa 1890 Measures: Height ...
Set of Six French Painted Kitchen Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Fairhope, AL
Set of six painted French country dining chairs presented in good antique condition, circa 1890 with Classic combination of painted frames and rush seating. Delightfully styled with ...
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H 34.25 in W 22.5 in D 20.25 in
Two Matching 19th Century Country French Painted Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Fairhope, AL
Two matching French Provincial chairs with rush seats and nice cushions. Measures: Seat is 16.5" high. Price is each.
Six 19th century handpainted Sheraton dining chairs with rush seats
Located in Black Rock, CT
A set of six handpainted, Sheraton dining side chairs with handwoven, rush seats and stenciled backs from the New England states, circa 1840's.
Rush, Paint, Wood
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H 40.5 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Distressed Black Cottage Style Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Cottage / Rustic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood painted black, distressed with touches of red, arched crest rail with spindle backs, rounded sti...
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
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H 40.5 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Distressed Black Cottage Style Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Cottage / Rustic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood painted black, distressed with touches of red, arched crest rail with spindle backs, rounded sti...
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Elbow Chair Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Elbow Chair In very good condition commensurate with age. Dimensions: H91/46 W58 D57
Rush
$3,336 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Pair of American Victorian Faux Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1880
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of American Victorian faux bamboo side chairs with cane seats, dating to circa 1880, offered in their original condition. These chairs feature beautifully crafted designs and ...
Bamboo, Rattan
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