A Pair of 19th Century William IV Shield Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
English, circa 1830 A pair of mid nineteenth century mahogany hall chairs, with shaped seats and
Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Wood
A Pair of 19th Century William IV Shield Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
English, circa 1830 A pair of mid nineteenth century mahogany hall chairs, with shaped seats and
Wood
Pair Regency Hall Chairs Shield Back Gillows Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of fine quality mahogany hall shield back chairs in the style of Gillow of Lancaster Late
Mahogany
Set of Six Mahogany Shield Back Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Six Mahogany Shield Back Hall Chairs Each with a painted heraldic shield Height: 95 cm
Mahogany
$1,995 / set
H 33.75 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Country House Shield Back Hall Chairs 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique carved mahogany Georgian Regency country house hall chairs, circa 1825. The
Mahogany
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on
Mahogany
Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of six George III period mahogany hall chairs, the shield shaped backs with inset painted
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of late 18th century mahogany hall chairs with shield form backs centered by oval reserves
Mahogany
Pair of English Adam Shield Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam style (19th Cent) mahogany shield back (hall) side chairs with round carved
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the
Mahogany
Pair of English Hall Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of late 19th century English mahogany shield back carved and decorated hall chairs, the backs
Wood
19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mid-19th century English shield back hall chairs covered in Madcap Cottage for Robert
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of George III Shield Back Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual pair of George III shield-back hall chairs, circa 1790.
Mahogany
Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality pair of Edwardian inlayed hall chairs in mahogany We date this lovely pair of accent chairs
Mahogany
Pair Edwardian Hall Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality pair of Edwardian inlayed hall chairs in mahogany We date this lovely pair of accent chairs
Mahogany
Pair George IV Shield-Back Hall Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of George IV period Hall Chairs constructed in Mahogany, each featuring a shield-form back
19th Century English Victorian Shield Back Hall Chair of Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual 19th Century Victorian oak hall chair having a hand carved, shield-shaped, scroll back with
Oak
Sold
H 34.85 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Stunning Regency Mahogany circa 1830 Shield Back Hall Chairs Nice Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Regency mahogany shield back hall chairs
Mahogany
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H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Stunning Regency Mahogany circa 1830 Shield Back Hall Chairs Nice Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
backs hall chairs, circa 1830. A very good looking and well-made pair with a nice vintage patina, we
Mahogany
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H 33.25 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
Pair of English Mahogany Shield Back Foliage Crest Hall Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English mahogany shield back foliage crest hall chairs with solid mahogany seats, and
Mahogany
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H 37.21 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak Hall Seat Victorian circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating
Oak
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H 37 in W 17 in D 14.75 in
Pair of English Oak Hall Chairs with Carved Shield Backs and Cartouches, 1890s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak hall chairs with carved shield-shaped backs from the late 19th century. Each
Wood, Oak
Set of Four 19th Century English Ebonized Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of four English 19th century originally ebonized, shield back hall chairs retaining their
Wood
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H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
found painted on shields on the backs of hall chairs: a. Montacute House, long set of eighteen, circa
Walnut
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H 34.45 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Lovley Regency Mahogany circa 1830 Shield Back Hall Chairs Nice Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Regency mahogany shield back hall chairs
Mahogany
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H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Rare 1870 Victorian Hand-Carved Shield Backed Solid Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-carved shield back hall chairs These would look at home in a period medieval castle and in a city
Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 17 in D 14.75 in
Pair of English 1880s Bleached Oak Hall Chairs with Shield-Shaped Carved Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English bleached oak hall chairs from the late 19th century, with foliage-carved shield
Oak
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of English Regency mahogany shield back hall chairs. Carved with erased muzzled bear's head
Mahogany
Victorian Carved Oak Shield Back Hall Chair, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian carved oak shield back hall chair, Scotland, 1880 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original
Oak
Pair of English Regency Shield Back Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of English Regency period mahogany hall chairs each has a shield form back with an
Mahogany
Pair of Unusual George IV Oak Shield Back Hall Chairs
Located in Babworth, Retford
The squat shield backs on splaying seats supported by canted ogee and scrolling sabre legs
Oak
Pair of Hepplewhite Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany hall chairs; the shield back with a central
Victorian Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN593 A good pair of Victorian mahogany hall chairs having shield back with carvings to centre and
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique Victorian Mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on
Mahogany
Antique Hall Chair 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian Carved Bull
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A heavily carved 'Bull's Head' antique Victorian mahogany hall chair, carved shield back with bulls
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on
Mahogany
A Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of George III carved mahogany hall chairs with shield shaped backs above fluted supports
Mahogany
Pair of Georgian Shield Back Irish Hall Chairs
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A pair of George III mahogany shield back hall chairs, centered by crest painted oval reserves.
Mahogany
English Or Scottish Hall Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
SHIELD BACK HALL CHAIR WITH TRACES OF ORIGINAL PAINTED CREST--BEAUTIFUL OLD PATINA-- GREAT ACCENT
Oak
Pair of Victorian Shield Back Chairs in Bleached Oak
Located in Limerick, IE
Very charming pair of antique Victorian shield back highly decorative hall chairs in bleached oak
Oak
Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible ceramic coffee set made by French ceramic maker Alain Maunier in Vallauris, 1960's. Set includes 1x large coffee pot with lid, 1x sugar bowl with lid, 1x creamer pot witho...
Ceramic
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...
Fiberglass
$5,445
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
$6,500
H 57.5 in W 82 in D 3 in
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...
Wood
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Brass
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Brass
$7,250 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.07 in D 15.75 in
Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Custom English Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Double pedestal, flame mahogany dining table with satinwood crossbanding, beaded edge, mahogany apron. Cannon turned single column pedestals with reeded legs ending in brass "paw" to...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard
By Katsu Hamanaka
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes: headboard only) (Attributed to Katsu Haman...
Gold Leaf
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
$10,500 / set
H 54.5 in W 35.5 in D 32 in
Pair of 19th Century English William and Mary Style Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th-century English wing chairs that don’t just reference William and Mary—they revel in it. Everything about them is a little extra, in the best way. The legs are deeply ...
Linen, Oak
$29,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six side chairs. These were handcrafted by hi...
Upholstery, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-person Coupé Sofa, Model 2193
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen, 1914–1972 3-seater coupe sofa, model 2193, in outstanding quality. Originally designed in 1971, manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in the 1990s. Upholstered in bla...
Leather, Mahogany
$3,810
H 56.3 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Gondi 18th-Century Venetian-Style Gold-Leaf Limewood Mirror by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
Enthralling in its triumph of generous and ornate elements, this limewood wall mirror is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece evoking the grandeur of 18th Venetian noble abodes. A ...
Wood
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Tarzana, CA
A handsome Italian 19th century carved giltwood console table with Brèche d'Alep marble top. The rectangular form centered by a female mask, raised on four curved form legs inter-joi...
Marble
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.
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