Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair Indian, circa 1880 Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm, depth 66cm This fine Indian throne chair would have been popular in Europe as w...
Metal
$7,314 / item
Sculptural Chair, White Bronze Raj Throne Form
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A White Bronze metal-clad chair serving as throne chair is clad in hand-applied White Bronze over a carved wood frame in a Raj-inspired throne form.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
Contemporary Throne Chair, White Bronze Metal Clad
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
Handmade Throne Chair, White Bronze Metal Clad
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
Hollywood Regency Chair, White Bronze Raj Throne
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
Raj Chair, White Bronze Metal Clad Throne Seat
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
Art Deco Throne Chair, White Bronze Metal Clad
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
$7,314 / item
White Bronze Throne Chair, Raj Metal Clad Seat
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Works equally as accent chair, side chair, throne chair, or statement chair.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Pair of Anglo-Indian Silver-Clad Ceremonial Throne Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of Anglo-Indian Silver-Clad Ceremonial Throne Chairs Rajkot, Kathiawar (present-day Gujarat), Late 19th Century Chairs: Height 160/159cm, width 76/74cm, depth 69cm Stools: Heigh...
Silver
$65,000 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Silver Gilt Throne Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of antique Italian Rococo high back silver-gilt carved throne style Armchairs with beige upholstered seat and back panels (1 similar-Inv. #037738A)
Silver Leaf
Indian Mogul Style Silver-Clad Gilded Ceremonial Throne Chair for the Maharajah
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and rare Indian Mogul style silver-overlay gilded ceremonial throne chair, made for the Maharajah.
Silver
$4,719 / set
Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Throne Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th Century Italian throne armchairs. With carved decorations in their original gently worn silver gilt decoration upholstered in cream linen with nailed detailing. C...
Silver Leaf
Roméo Rega Attr High-Back Throne Chair, Silver & Blue velvet 1970 Italian Design
By Romeo Rega
Located in FR
A stunning example of Italian design, this 1970 Romeo Rega armchair exudes luxury and sophistication. Crafted with a chrome-plated and gilded metal frame, the chair showcases Rega’s ...
Metal
Antique Anglo Indian Throne Armchair, Hand-Carved, 1890s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne late 19th Century. Anglo-Indian silver embossed throne chair, the detailed silvered metal chair frame has been hammered an...
Metal
Armchair, Tall Throne Chair in Purple Velvet with Crystals
Located in Glendale, CA
A throne chair in silver finish. Purple velvet tufted on the back with clear crystals that add so much glam to this chair.
Mahogany, Velvet, Wood
Antique Indian Silver Mounted Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
This Indian antique chair is crafted from silver repousse in the European Rococo style, and upholstered in luxurious auburn red velvet. The chair is surmounted by silver veneered dec...
Silver
Antique Indian Rococo Style Silver Mounted Throne
Located in London, GB
This finely crafted antique Indian silver chair dates from the early 20th century, during the period of British rule in India when European decorative styles, such as the Rococo, wer...
Silver
Pair of Rajasthani Throne Chairs in Silver Overlay.
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully detailed throne chairs with incised silver overleaf. New upholstery.
Edwardian Sterling Silver Gilt Coronation Throne
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver gilt coronation throne chair (made to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII of England), London, 1902, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Franci...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Gilt Miniature Coronation Throne or Chair
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver-gilt, miniature coronation throne/chair, made for the coronation of King Edward VII.
Sterling Silver
Ornate Carved Wood Silver Leaf Throne Chair
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Here we offer a unique hand-carved silver leaf throne chair. Upholstered in a top quality red and gold chenille fabric with studs.
Anglo-Indian Silver Embossed Throne Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Anglo-Indian silver embossed throne chair with lion arm rests, late 19th century.
Silver
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$269,091
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$310,490 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
Set of 13 plates Blue and White 18th Century China
Located in New York, NY
A set of 13 porcelain plates of excellent quality med in China during the Qing dynasty Qian Long 1736-1795. Richly decorated on both sides.
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$165,594
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$61,545Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$185,000
H 36.25 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Adam Giltwood Console Table, Alabaster Marble Top, Neoclassical, 1780
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
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
$89,697
H 50.01 in W 72.45 in D 94.89 in
Louis-Philippe Gilt Composition King Size Bed After Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1850
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Majestic Louis-Philippe Giltwood and Gilt Composition King Size Bed, after a model by Francois-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter, the outwardly curved headboard flanked by two open-wi...
Giltwood
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
$1,034,968 / set
H 36.23 in W 41.93 in D 24.41 in
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
By Antonio Deangelis
Located in London, GB
Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...
Malachite, Ormolu
$68,800
H 13 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Important French Renaissance Revival Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Jeweled Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
An Important French Renaissance Revival Covered Box, Crafted in Silver and Mounted with Lapis Lazuli Panels, Gilt Bronze Figures, and Jeweled Cabochons. The piece is signed in two lo...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and Boulle marquetry jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 38cm, width 78cm, depth 45cm This superb jardinière is crafted using several complex tec...
Brass, Ormolu
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