Pair of 19th century Empire Style Chairs with Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style chairs late 19th century. The rectangular backs carved with cornucopiae and
Bronze
$1,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx/Lion" Ormolu - a Pair. Circa
Bronze
$2,400 / set
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of 4 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Chairs, Parcel Gilt & Painted, Sphinx Ca
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian Chairs each in a nice scalamandre fabric having winged sphinxes on the back rest. Can purchase
Wood, Paint
$3,916Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.75 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved, gilded and ebonized figural lady sphinxes. A detachable seat with contemporary upholstery. Areas
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
$8,060 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.71 in D 24.02 in
SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx carved throne
Upholstery, Hardwood
$950
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair. Item features a heavy
Wrought Iron
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
surroundings. The chair has strong references to Greek antiquity and in Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a
Cement
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
surroundings. The chair has strong references to Greek antiquity and in Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a
Cement
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
use of sphinxes. The chairs have so-called "saber" legs, and the beds are of the so-called "gondola
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Mahogany Library Chairs with Carved Sphinx Decoration to the Arms 19thc
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of 19th century mahogany and upholstered library chairs with carved Sphinx decoration to the
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
carved and painted paterae leading down to carved and painted sphinx heads. The chair is supported by
Mahogany
Empire-Style Sphinx Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of exceptionally hand-carved sphinxes distinguishes this unique Empire-style armchair
Walnut
Sold
H 41.75 in W 27 in D 29 in
French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Empire Egyptian Revival bergère chair is an exceptional example of 19th-century
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Polychrome Painted and Caned Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Italian polychrome painted Chairs with sphinx detail on back splats, caned
Pair of Swedish Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A solid mahogany frame decorated with an inlay of birch processional bunting and sphinx heads, the
19th Century Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
terminating with larger patraes, the arms supported on superb quality ormolu sphinx head mounts, the chair
Mahogany
French Empire Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire arm chair with sphinx heads and pale gold damask upholstery.
Damask, Giltwood
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
surroundings. The chair has strong references to Greek antiquity and in Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a
Cement
Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres
By Empire Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
An unusual pair of Sphinx chairs with caned seats and backs. The details make this chair, from the
Metal
Set of Six Swedish Dining Chairs with Sphinx Applique
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Dining Chairs with Sphinx Applique from Stockholm
Wood
East Hampton Mfg. company Empire Style chair frame
Located in New York, NY
East Hampton manufacturing company wooden chair frame with sphinx motif.
Wood
East Hampton Mfg. company Empire Style chair frame
Located in New York, NY
East Hampton manufacturing company wooden chair frame with sphinx motif.
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Late 19th Century French Pair of White Painted Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Located in Kent, GB
This elegant pair of painted white chairs is beautifully carved with Ancient Egyptian Sphinx heads
Wood
19th Century French Empire Side Chair with Gilded Sphinx Head Arms
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 19th century French Empire side armchair with carved gilded sphinx head arms
Wood
19th Century, French Empire Settee with Gilded Sphinx Head Arms
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 19th century, French Empire settee frame with carved gilded sphinx head arms
Wood
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,119Sale Price|26% Off
H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...
Plaster, Wood
$228,224Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Pair of Georgian Style Stone Sphinx Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of reclaimed Georgian style stone sphinx garden statues. Egyptian decor had a revival in the Georgian and Regency period, this gave statues like this stunning pair a new spot in...
Stone, Composition
$1,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Greco Roman Egyptian Style Klismos Chairs - Cleopatra Movie Set
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Greco Roman Egyptian Style Klismos Chairs - Cleopatra Movie Set. Freshly upholstered down cushion.
Cotton, Wood, Down
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO ARMCHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT A stunning pair of armchairs crafted from rich stained beech, exquisitely carved in the timeless French Art Deco style by the legendary artisan Pau...
Beech
Apollo
By Henri Bouchard
Located in PARIS, FR
"Apollo" by Henri Bouchard (1875-1960) An Art Deco period masterpiece! Exceptional bronze sculpture with a golden-brown patina Signed " H. Bouchard " Unique piece This work personif...
Bronze
$1,795 / set
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$3,725
H 22.45 in W 31.11 in D 1.97 in
An Egyptian revival bronze wall hanging of Horus, Berlin Foundry - late 19th C
Located in London, GB
Exquisite decorative architectural element, a wall hanging of generous scale. Sand cast bronze, with old verdigris patination and painstaking detail to the composition, the scales an...
Bronze
French Egyptian Revival Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
The clock having domed trapezoidal case, dome with bronze relief to front depicting a partial gilt Egyptian goddess, Isis, flanked by cobras and lotus scrolls, red marble ribbed colu...
Marble
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
By Mermod Jaccard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
This wonderful 1920s Egyptian Revival clock is surmounted with an Assyrian style lamassau (human headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of reclining sphinx. The clock case etc. is...
Belgian Black Marble
Egyptian Revival Style Whimsical Wood Bench/ Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
A whimsical Egyptian Revival style bench or ottoman with NEW boucle fabric. The wood is neutral and in wonderful condition. Solid and very comfortable for additional seating or simpl...
Bouclé, Wood
Mythological scene, Aksel Jorgensen, 1883-1957
Located in New York, NY
Large-format painting of a mythological scene with references to Triton and other sea creatures as well as male nude figures by Aksel Jorgensen (1887 Copenhagen - 1957, ibid.). The p...
Canvas, Paint
$65,700
H 38 in W 52 in D 3 in
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...
Oil
$11,500
H 84 in W 88 in D 55 in
Egyptian Style Canopy Bed Movie Prop from 1963 Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very special one-of-a-kind piece. The Canopy Bed was built as a prop for the 1963 version of Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. While the piece was constructed f...
Wood, Giltwood
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.
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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.
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