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Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Spanish Armchair 17th Century in Walnut
Spanish Armchair 17th Century in Walnut

Spanish Armchair 17th Century in Walnut

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant Spanish Renaissance armchair from the early 17th century in walnut with a high back claw feet Very beautiful seat with a beautiful patina and of great quality seat height ...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Impressive pair of Spanish Renaissance–style armchairs, crafted in solid wood and richly decorated with hand-carved geometric and floral motifs inspired by 16th-century Spanish Renai...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century
Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century

Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish Renaissance Revival armchair crafted in oak with original leather seat and back, dating from the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Spanish Renaissance Walnut Armchair, Red Velvet Seat, Filigree Detail
Spanish Renaissance Walnut Armchair, Red Velvet Seat, Filigree Detail

Spanish Renaissance Walnut Armchair, Red Velvet Seat, Filigree Detail

Located in Queens, NY

Spanish Renaissance (17th Century) walnut armchair with filigree front stretcher, scroll finial on back, and red velvet seat and back.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair
Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair

Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A majestic armchair with square lines, studded upholstery, and carved gilded wooden finials. Seat and backrest in leather with bold proportions.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly carved with scrolling vegetal motifs. The iconic X-frame silhouette, inspired by med...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair
Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

This Spanish walnut chair with a large wide seat was made circa 1680-1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a fabric covered back with carved vol...

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Other

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, leather. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Other

Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 16th century.
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 16th century.

Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century. Has defects. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Metal, Other

Pair of Spanish Revival Armchairs with Carved Crest, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Revival Armchairs with Carved Crest, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Revival Armchairs with Carved Crest, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Striking pair of early 20th century Spanish armchairs crafted in solid oak with richly carved details and strong architectural character.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

19th Century Spanish Armchair
19th Century Spanish Armchair

19th Century Spanish Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Spanish-Renaissance-Style Armchair
Spanish-Renaissance-Style Armchair

Spanish-Renaissance-Style Armchair

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H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 20.5 in

Spanish-Renaissance-Style Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Very comfortable Italian or Spanish renaissance style throne chair for the hall, desk...you name it. Turned oak framing, newly upholstered with beige linen and hob nails Arm hei...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Spanish Renaissance curule Savonarola throne chair. Item features lift out back, solid wood construction, pink velvet upholstered seat, and nicely carved details, circa late ...

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Leather Armchairs in Walnut
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Leather Armchairs in Walnut

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Leather Armchairs in Walnut

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of Spanish Renaissance style leather armchairs in walnut.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Savonarola Chairs

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Savonarola Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A bold pair of Spanish renaissance style walnut savonarola chairs with leather seats and backs

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

19th Century Italian Renaissance Savonarola Walnut and Leather Armchair
19th Century Italian Renaissance Savonarola Walnut and Leather Armchair

19th Century Italian Renaissance Savonarola Walnut and Leather Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century Italian Renaissance Savonarola walnut and leather armchair. Item features remarkable aged patina, solid wood construction, original Sotheby's label, circa mid-19th centu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Folding Armchair
Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Folding Armchair

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Folding Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chair, comprised of a series of curved boards, in the renaissance form and folding to be portable with a removable standing lion's escudo backrest, with ball handrests and ending...

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20th Century Spanish Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Rusty Metal Throne Arm Cha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain
Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain

Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain

Located in Dallas, TX

Produced in Spain during the late Renaissance period (1600s), this pair of large oak and leather armchairs are sometimes referred to as “Portuguese type”.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Spanish Leather Dining Chairs, C. 1930
Pair of Spanish Leather Dining Chairs, C. 1930

Pair of Spanish Leather Dining Chairs, C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of grand scale leather armchairs upholstered in Tobacco colored leather and finished with nailhead trim detail.

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Vintage 1930s Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Spanish Renaissance style Armchairs 19th Century
Pair of Spanish Renaissance style Armchairs 19th Century

Pair of Spanish Renaissance style Armchairs 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Renaissance style armchairs in carved wood with leather upholstery and bronze nailhead trim. Arms finished in the shape of a dog. 19th Century Measurements: 124 x 62 x 62 ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Chairs

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Wood

American Furniture Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Office Desk Armchair
American Furniture Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Office Desk Armchair

American Furniture Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Office Desk Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival armchair. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they worked closely and collaborated in part with Romweber.

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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair, B
Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair, B

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair, B

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola throne chair armchair.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chairs Armchairs, a Pair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chairs Armchairs, a Pair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chairs Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of antique Spanish Renaissance curule Savonarola throne chairs. Item features lift out back, solid wood construction, pink velvet upholstered seat, and nicely carved details, ...

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Armchairs

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair
17th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair

17th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair

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H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in

17th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Walnut wood and red silk velvet cushion Open-worked band This very elegant armchair stands on two runners from which raise four square-section feet linked by two open-worked cr...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Chairs Spanish Open Armchairs, 18th Century
Pair of Chairs Spanish Open Armchairs, 18th Century

Pair of Chairs Spanish Open Armchairs, 18th Century

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H 50.4 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Chairs Spanish Open Armchairs, 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Late 18th century pair of open armchairs Spain Renaissance Revival Good antique condition wood frames are solid and sound, covers easily changed to suit your interior, upholstery i...

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Antique 1760s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Impressive Pair of Spanish Renaissance Armchairs
Impressive Pair of Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Impressive Pair of Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These are a Superb very impressive pair Spanish Renaissance style embossed leather armchairs.

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Early 20th Century Armchairs

19th C. Renaissance Style Oak & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2134)
19th C. Renaissance Style Oak & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2134)

19th C. Renaissance Style Oak & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2134)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Oak Arm Chair Upholstered in Tapestry - note arm height 28.5H

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

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H 53.25 in W 25.25 in D 22.75 in

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a pair of elaborately carved Spanish Renaissance Revival dining chairs, Barcelona, 19th century, each having a pierced crest, between barley twist stiles, scrollwork framing ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Set Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Throne, Turn of the Century
Set Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Throne, Turn of the Century

Set Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Throne, Turn of the Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Dining chair set with 6 chairs and two Spanish throne-type armchairs, or Baroque /Renaissance Style.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Chestnut

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Antique 18th Century Solid Oak Spanish Kitchen Display Cabinet
Antique 18th Century Solid Oak Spanish Kitchen Display Cabinet

Antique 18th Century Solid Oak Spanish Kitchen Display Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful hand carved solid oak kitchen cabinet It has a recessed upper part for the display of plates and cups. The lower cabinet features a fixed shelf and the doors are decorate...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

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Iron

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful rustic desk or sidetable was made in Northern Spain around 1760. The top is made from one ! solid plank of chestnut that is 1,18 inch thick. It is joined to the base w...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables

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Chestnut

Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand

Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 56.5 in W 50 in D 20.5 in

Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers a...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat & Back
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat & Back

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat & Back

$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchairs with Wood Seat & Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood back with ornamental carved and wood seat. The unusual lyre legs complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

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Walnut

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Spanish Colonial 18th Century Walnut Table with Four Richly Carved Drawers
Spanish Colonial 18th Century Walnut Table with Four Richly Carved Drawers

Spanish Colonial 18th Century Walnut Table with Four Richly Carved Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish Colonial walnut server table from the 18th century, with four drawers, richly carved décor, turned legs and nice patina. Crafted from walnut during the 18th century, this S...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet

Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Bench Banquette Escaño, 1890s
Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Bench Banquette Escaño, 1890s

Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Bench Banquette Escaño, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance light oak bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date from the early 20th century. The piece has a deep background in hand-carved reliefs i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

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Oak

Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather

Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather

Located in Miami, FL

A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to the Baroque Spanish character and each fe...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating. Italian circa 1650-70. T...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century Spanish 2-Door Cupboard Cabinet w/ Raised Panels
18th Century Spanish 2-Door Cupboard Cabinet w/ Raised Panels

18th Century Spanish 2-Door Cupboard Cabinet w/ Raised Panels

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Spanish 2-door cupboard cabinet with raised panels ornamentation and a 3-drawer and 5-shelf interior.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with leather back and seat The unusual size of the arms complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: Height to arms 23.8...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Table Refectory Oak 8 Elizabethan Bulbous Legs Seats20, Gillows Crosby Hall 10ft
Table Refectory Oak 8 Elizabethan Bulbous Legs Seats20, Gillows Crosby Hall 10ft

Table Refectory Oak 8 Elizabethan Bulbous Legs Seats20, Gillows Crosby Hall 10ft

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A massive, 18-20 seater, eight-bulbous legged, antiquarian, elizabethan revival, oak, refectory table, measures: 4.3m/169.30”/14ft long, 89cm/35” wide. Bearing a brass label inscr...

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Antique 19th Century English Elizabethan Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Spanish Set of Six Wooden and Leather Chairs with Studs
Spanish Set of Six Wooden and Leather Chairs with Studs

Spanish Set of Six Wooden and Leather Chairs with Studs

$8,160 / set

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

Spanish Set of Six Wooden and Leather Chairs with Studs

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish set of six wooden and leather chairs with studs.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cupboard Statue Beeldenkasten Oak Ebony Architectural Virtues Amsterdam Antwerp
Cupboard Statue Beeldenkasten Oak Ebony Architectural Virtues Amsterdam Antwerp

Cupboard Statue Beeldenkasten Oak Ebony Architectural Virtues Amsterdam Antwerp

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptional, large, early-17th century, carved, oak & ebony, Flemish, statue cabinet or 'Beeldenkast' depicting the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity and the Ca...

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Antique 1620s Dutch Cupboards

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Ebony, Oak

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Spanish Renaissance Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Spanish renaissance armchairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Spanish renaissance armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and animal skin. There are all kinds of Spanish renaissance armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Spanish Renaissance Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,190, while they’re typically $362 on the low end and $9,200 highest priced.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.