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Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875
Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875

Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1799 Pair antique Italian fruitwood chairs with original tapestry upholstery . One chair presents

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Late 19th Century European Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19thc Pair Louis XV Style Upholstered French Fruitwood Chairs
Late 19thc Pair Louis XV Style Upholstered French Fruitwood Chairs

Late 19thc Pair Louis XV Style Upholstered French Fruitwood Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

This charming pair of French Louis XV style upholstered chairs are accented at the seats and backs

Category

1890s Louis XV Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat
English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat

English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English child's chair from the 19th century, featuring a handsomely patinated fruitwood

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19th Century English Country Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved

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1810s German Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair
Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair

Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) fruitwood rocking chair with carved lion sides Ripped

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19th Century Italian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

Pair of Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Pair of Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs, Mid-19th Century

Pair of Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs, Mid-19th Century

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Elegant pair of Biedermeier side chairs, circa 1835–1850, crafted in fruitwood with the clean

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat
Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat

Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage single side chair made of fruitwood in hand carved frame with matching leather seat. Very

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

STUNNING CIRCA 1780-1820 ANTiQUE HAND CARVED ELM & FRUITWOOD PROVINCIAL CHAIR
STUNNING CIRCA 1780-1820 ANTiQUE HAND CARVED ELM & FRUITWOOD PROVINCIAL CHAIR

STUNNING CIRCA 1780-1820 ANTiQUE HAND CARVED ELM & FRUITWOOD PROVINCIAL CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Circa 1780-1820 Provincial carver armchair in Fruitwood and Elm Please note the delivery fee listed

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1780s French Provincial Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood, English Circa 1710
Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood, English Circa 1710

Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood, English Circa 1710

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole

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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood

Antique Biedermeier Fruitwood Wingback Chair c. Mid 19th Century
Antique Biedermeier Fruitwood Wingback Chair c. Mid 19th Century

Antique Biedermeier Fruitwood Wingback Chair c. Mid 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This elegant mid-19th century Biedermeier wingback chair is a fine example of the restrained yet

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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs

Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative square and circular Walnut

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19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Wing Back Chair Probably German
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Wing Back Chair Probably German

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Wing Back Chair Probably German

Located in Westfield, MA

This elegant wing back chair reflects the restrained beauty of the Biedermeier period, likely

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Fruitwood and Elm Tavern Settle
18th Century Fruitwood and Elm Tavern Settle

18th Century Fruitwood and Elm Tavern Settle

Located in Brecht, BE

seater tavern settle has great character, sublime patination, made out of fruitwood and elm.

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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood

Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785
Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785

Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Chic pair of last quarter 18th century Italian neoclassical Louis XVI style side chairs having

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820
Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820

Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An 18th century armchair, originally a commode chair with elegant ribbon back and shaped arms with

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Late 18th Century Georgian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous transitional pair of 19th century French hall chairs crafted from fruitwood. The chairs

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort. Fully Restored but

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair
19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair

19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs. Item features shapely

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

East Anglian Fruitwood Armchair
East Anglian Fruitwood Armchair

East Anglian Fruitwood Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A good early 19th century East Anglian tall chair in nicely patinated fruitwood and elm with swept

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1830s Great Britain (UK) Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair of Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

gilt Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs. Newer upholstery in great vintage

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil
Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil

Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Re-Upholstered Fauteuil. Measures 26" in width

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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny
18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny

18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny

Located in Richmond, VA

18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny Fabric with pillow. Rich honey colored

Category

18th Century French Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Antique French Carved Fruitwood Louis XVI Style Bergere In Neutral Linen - Pair
Antique French Carved Fruitwood Louis XVI Style Bergere In Neutral Linen - Pair

Antique French Carved Fruitwood Louis XVI Style Bergere In Neutral Linen - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Timeless elegance! This is a pair of French Louis XVI style bergere chairs upholstered in a neutral

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs

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1850s Italian Early Victorian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair
19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair

19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This antique mountain chair is a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from

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Early 19th Century German Primitive Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair
Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair

Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair

Located in Madrid, ES

This rare 19th-century Italian chair, crafted from ebonised wood, is a stunning example of Grand

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1860s Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair
19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair

19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair

Located in Delft, NL

fruitwood and has a leather with buttons upholstered loose seat. The chair itself has a rattan seat. It

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19th Century British Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30

Located in Leimen, DE

around 1820-30 and was made during the Restoration period. The elegant chairs have a gorgeous fruitwood

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1820s French Restauration Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy
Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

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Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Set of rare antique rustic kneeling chairs from the mountains huts around Lake Maggiore in Italy

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs – Hand-Carved Flower and Rocaille Décor (19th Century) Enhance

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1860s German Baroque Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840

Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840

Located in Leimen, DE

This pair of low chairs dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chairs were made

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1840s French Restauration Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Yew, Fruitwood

Pair of Dutch Baroque Style, Marquetry Side Chairs, 19th century
Pair of Dutch Baroque Style, Marquetry Side Chairs, 19th century

Pair of Dutch Baroque Style, Marquetry Side Chairs, 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Dutch Baroque style marquetry side chairs featuring drop-in seats and inlaid marquetry

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19th Century Dutch Baroque Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs
Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs

Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs

Located in Asheville, NC

Classical in form, with gorgeous detail, these upholstered seats are well-made and in great condition!!

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Dutch Modernist High-Back Chairs with Cord Seating, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Modernist High-Back Chairs with Cord Seating, Netherlands, 1920s

Dutch Modernist High-Back Chairs with Cord Seating, Netherlands, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Early 20th-century chairs, hailing from the distinguished Hague School in the Netherlands, dating

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Napoleon III Side Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery
Pair of Napoleon III Side Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery

Pair of Napoleon III Side Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous pair of 19th century Napoleon III carved wooden side chairs, each with a delicate

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Suite of 4 Cherry Wood Chairs Decorated with Flowers and Plants.
Suite of 4 Cherry Wood Chairs Decorated with Flowers and Plants.

Suite of 4 Cherry Wood Chairs Decorated with Flowers and Plants.

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice set of 4 chairs is made of cherry wood and decorated with flowers and plants. This is a

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood

Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor
Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor

Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor

Located in Norwich, GB

An interesting antique folding fruitwood and canvas chair with royal and military interest. Used at

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair
Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair

Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Faux bamboo Windsor side chair with a square-shape rod back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles

Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood

Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair
Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair

Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Elizabethan or Jacobean turned fruitwood and ash three legged chair, often referred to as a

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16th Century Scottish Elizabethan Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers
Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers

Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Fruitwood high back occasional chairs A good looking and well-made pair, the fruitwood timber has a

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18th Century British Georgian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair

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Late 18th Century British Jacobean Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair
Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair

Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780-1800 Georgian corner chair, English. Fruitwood & elm. Raised on square legs with X cross

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood

Rocking Folding Chair
Rocking Folding Chair

Rocking Folding Chair

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony
Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A rare set of six Arts and Crafts chairs attributed to Liberty and Co with stylized floral inlays

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Pair Of Parquetry Middle Eastern Chairs
Pair Of Parquetry Middle Eastern Chairs

Pair Of Parquetry Middle Eastern Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

An outstanding pair of Arabian chairs made from local specimen timber and bone. Each chair

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Early 20th Century Qatari Other Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Bone, Beech, Fruitwood

Louis XV Style Lounge Chair, New Upholstery, France, c 1920s
Louis XV Style Lounge Chair, New Upholstery, France, c 1920s

Louis XV Style Lounge Chair, New Upholstery, France, c 1920s

Located in Norwalk, CT

the fruitwood frame: natural wear of the original paint. The chair has been newly upholstered in a

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1920s French Louis XV Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s

Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s

By Francis Jourdain

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Stunning lounge chair and footstool by Francis Jourdain, France 1920s. The design shows catchy

Category

1920s French Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880

Category

19th Century French Country Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs

Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of important Biedermeier side chairs in the manner of Josef Danhauser. Crafted from ebonized

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Pearwood

Set of turned, Edwardian, rush seat, hall chairs, 1910.
Set of turned, Edwardian, rush seat, hall chairs, 1910.

Set of turned, Edwardian, rush seat, hall chairs, 1910.

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Set of two identical Edwardian fruitwood rush seat hall chairs with gorgeous patine and sleet on

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Early 1900s Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Located in Asheville, NC

Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Side Chair, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set Of Four Swedish Painted Chairs
Set Of Four Swedish Painted Chairs

Set Of Four Swedish Painted Chairs

Located in Kent, Dover

A set of four Swedish painted dining chairs, nicely carved, with pale green paints and rush seats.

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1850s Swedish Fruitwood Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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Fruitwood Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of fruitwood antique chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique fruitwood antique chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fruitwood, hardwood and wood. Fruitwood antique chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Victorian fruitwood antique chairs are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Fruitwood Antique Chairs?

Fruitwood antique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,495, while the lowest priced sells for $520 and the highest can go for as much as $28,047.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Fruitwood Antique Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.