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 backs, painted shield motif, and turned front legs.
Wood
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 union of the original owners: one half lions rampant and the other swans.
Mahogany
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 Regency period Circa 1815 Excellent condition with no loose joints or wobbly legs Gillo...
Mahogany
18th century English oak shield back hall chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a wonderful, all original 18th century English shield back hall chair. Made from solid oak and complete with original painted crest on the back.
Oak
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 chairs are made of the finest solid mahogany, the backs are very well carved with r...
Mahogany
Antique Shield Back Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut Reception Seat, Side, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shield back hall chair. A Scottish, walnut side or reception seat, dating to the High Victorian period, circa 1870.
Walnut
Three-legged Antique Oak Hall Chair with Lion and Shield
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique three-legged oak chair from circa 1910, featuring a coat of arms traceable to the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). Upholstered in faux leather and in excellent condition. A par...
Oak
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
Mahogany
$14,900 / set
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 heraldic devices, on plank seats, the trestle bases with arched silhouette feet joi...
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of English Adam Style Mahogany Shield Back Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam style (19th Cent) mahogany shield back (hall) side chairs with round carved seat.
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 with a center medallion and the legs simply turned.
Wood
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 painted with an heraldic devices.
Mahogany
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 Allen @ Home Tivoli Stripe fabric in Rhubarb.
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 to circa 1910 Back rest - with shield back - features intricate inlay work includi...
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 to circa 1910 Back rest - with shield back - features intricate inlay work includi...
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 rest and horseshoe seat with a recessed center.
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 original solid oak seat and standing on elegant cabriole legs to the front and out...
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, circa 1830 A very good looking and well-made pair with a nice vintage patina, we...
Mahogany
Sold
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Regency mahogany hand carved with floral backs hall chairs, circa 1830. A very good looking and well-made pair with a nice...
Mahogany
Sold
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 resting on turned bulbous ringed reeded legs.
Mahogany
Sold
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 to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Oak
Sold
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.
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 original crown and shield family crest emblems.
Wood
Sold
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
The ram’s head motif more commonly found painted on shields on the backs of hall chairs: a. Montacute House, long set of eighteen, circa 1720, NT 2900077 b.
Walnut
Sold
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, circa 1830 A very good looking and well made pair with a nice vintage patina, we...
Mahogany
Sold
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian, circa 1870 solid mahogany hand-carved shield back hall chairs These would look at home in a period medieval cas...
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-shaped backs and turned legs.
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 Finish Circular shaped backrest Sold flat base seat Standing on turn front legs and...
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 armorial bearing of a hound, above a shaped seat, and raised on turned front legs and slo...
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, England, circa 1830.
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 recessed oval decorated with English family crests depicting, in each, a lynx guardant ab...
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 solid wood seat, standing on turned legs.
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 turned front legs, the chairs are offered in excellent condition with no weakness ...
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 turned front legs with padded feet, the chairs are offered in excellent condition ...
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 turned front legs with padded feet, the chairs are offered in excellent condition ...
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 head design, solid seat raised on heavily carved turned front legs.
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 with gadrooned top edge and inset polychrome painted roundels
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 CHAIR
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, believed to be Irish.
Oak
A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th Century well figured, mahogany hall chairs, fabulously hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The shaped, moulded and fluted shield back wit...
Mahogany
19th Century Throne Chair, Historicism around 1880, Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century throne chair, historicism around 1880, oak. Stately throne made of solid oak, hand-carved and blackened. High quality carved. Seat upholstery covered with leather. G...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats with nice figuration, supported on out swept rear...
Mahogany
$2,733 / set
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,889 / set
H 37.41 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorat...
Mahogany
Pair Regency Hall Chairs Gillows Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of period Regency hall chairs with Gillows motifs Each chair features a solid, shield-shaped backrest adorned with high-relief carving, including acan...
Mahogany
$5,388
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 13.39 in
Pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs with gadrooned scroll carving terminating with domed paterae and supported by a pair of carved scrolls. The tapered boa...
Mahogany
Circa 1840 English Armorial Hall Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 English armorial hall chair. Mahogany. Raised on turned, tapered, vasi-form legs with ring turnings. Shaped back with fan crest, well molded, with central medallion with f...
Wood
$1,087Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 21.15 in D 20.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Side Chair, Fruitwood & Elm, English, Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination, dating to circa 1700-1720. This is ...
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Pair of Antique William IV Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique William IV hall chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1830-1840 period. The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully constructed from so...
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved mahogany hall chairs with armorial backs, hand-turned legs and solid mahogany seats. The chairs with original finish which have been French polished to show a warm...
Mahogany
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's. The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking a...
Mahogany
Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany regency elbow chairs. Regency period these chairs are raised upon sabre front legs with shaped back legs. Having lift out seats. The chairs feature typical shape...
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mahogany hall chairs from England. The backs are in the shape of shields, which are pierced and have a central lozenge in the back with carved decoration. The ...
Mahogany
$4,500 / set
H 32.88 in W 15.13 in D 17.5 in
Pair of English Regency Hall Chairs, Carved Mahogany, Circa 1800
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England, circa 1800. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the shield-back...
Mahogany, Paint
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair A late 17th Century wainscot chair in oak of a good colour and patina and handsome carved back; channel mouldings to the back and seat rails and boldl...
Oak
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$6,626
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Rustic Swedish Folk Art Pine Lounge Chair 1930s - Reupholstered Sheepskin
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning rustic armchair, a so-called “Sportstuga” (summer cottage–style) piece, probably made in Sweden in the 1940s. The chair is crafted from veneered plywood with sturdy, well-...
Sheepskin, Pine
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Marc Bankowsky, Euryale, Bronze Sconce, France, 2006
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze sconce by Marc Bankowsky. Bulb: Two candelabra bulbs Wattage: 60 each (maximum).
Bronze
Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant oval late empire pedestal cabinet in beautiful walnut veneered oak. Door veneered with mirror-cut walnut, behind which there are removable shelves. Very fine quality Made in ...
Oak, Walnut, Burl
$3,650
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier End Table or Wine Table, in Mahogany on Pedestal Base
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Perfect side table or wine table next to a chair of sofa. A very beautifully-proportioned and handsome Empire/Biedermeier sewing table that would have been used for needlework in an ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,540
H 28.15 in W 90.16 in D 90.16 in
Vintage 7ft6" William Tillman Regency Revival Jupe Dining Table 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage Regency Revival circular flame mahogany Jupe extending dining table, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1980s. The dining table is m...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$10,283Sale Price|53% Off
H 51.97 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...
Tapestry, 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
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé First Quarter 19th Century Lombardy, Italy The back rest with paneled top rail decorated with swans flanking a founta...
Wood
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
$1,200 / item
H 3 in Dm 16.5 in
Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Six Japanese export style blue and white porcelain chargers, 20th century, China or Japan. The blue and white porcelain chargers decorated in the kraak style, and emblazoned with th...
Porcelain
$5,115
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
SCULPTURAL FRAME ANTiQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Antique William IV 1830 hand carved Mahogany Framed with period castors, Brown Leat...
Leather
Regency Period Rosewood Grained Work Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This simple classical piece of furniture was used as a ladies sewing table and to house, in the lower section, works in process. This table has the added advantage of having a compar...
Fabric, Pine
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