Antique Elm Turner Chair, Rush Seat, Spindle Legs, England, 1870s
Located in New York, NY
1870c English rush seat Elm Turner chair. Spindle legs, back and arms.
Antique 1870s English Chairs
Wood
Antique Elm Turner Chair, Rush Seat, Spindle Legs, England, 1870s
Located in New York, NY
1870c English rush seat Elm Turner chair. Spindle legs, back and arms.
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish rocking chair features a traditional spindle back design crafted from solid oak with a distinctive crimson stain.
Rush, Oak
Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat
Located in Bruton, GB
A finely crafted antique vernacular armchair featuring a tall spindle-back construction and an original woven rush seat.
Wood, Seagrass
$536Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Vintage Victorian style Spindle Occasional/ Side/ Armchair / Rush Seat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Victorian style Carved Wood Spindle Armchair. Lovely chair with rush seat.
Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with cushion
Faux Bamboo
$3,600 / set
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with cushion
Bamboo
1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB Møbler.
Oak
Unavailable
H 34 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Four Italian Oak Highback Spindle Chairs with Rush Woven Seats, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
A striking set of four Italian oak highback spindle chairs with rush woven seats. The chairs have very tight joinery and are in excellent condition.
Oak, Rush
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 21.07 in D 25.6 in
Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Rush seat. Stamped to upright. England circa 1920.
Oak
Unavailable
H 43 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Cherry Rush Seat Country Spindle Back Dining Room Kitchen Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pair of English country dining chairs would look great in any kitchen or breakfast nook. Their country style is accented with splendid rush seats that are quite comfortab...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 39 in W 19 in D 16 in
A Harlequin set of 12 Georgian Oak and Elm Spindle Back Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb and very useful harlequin set of 12 early 19th century Georgian oak and elm spindle back chairs with rush seats, circa 1820.
Elm, Oak, Rush
Midcentury Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury teak spindle back rocking chair with rush seating. Unusual curved high back with stubby arm rests. Lightly refinished and in otherwise original condition with some signs o...
Rush, Wood
Set of Four English Spindle-Back Rush Seat Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of four English spindle-back chairs with handsome woven rush seats.
Rush, Elm, Oak, Wood
English Harlequin Spindle-Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Austin, TX
A harlequin set of lovely English spindle-back chairs in ash with handsome woven seats. Featuring nicely-turned spindles on the backs and fine-turned legs and supports. A classic Eng...
Set of Four English Oak Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of four English spindle-back chairs with handsome woven rush seats, featuring nicely-turned spindles on the backs and fine-turned legs and supports - slight variation from...
Rush, Oak, Wood
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H 40.25 in W 21.13 in D 18.75 in
Stickley Lancashire Style Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs With Rush Seats
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Lancashire style dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1954 Solid carved cherry wood frames, with rush seats. Measures: Side chairs - 21.13"W x 18.75...
Rush, Cherry
Set of 4 Classic Rush Seat Spindle Back Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super high quality set of 4 classic Italian rush seat walnut chairs with intricate splayed spindle backs and H stretchers.
Rush, Walnut
English Elm Provincial Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 8
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of English elm provincial dining chairs with rush seats, each with spindle backs and turned stretches, the armchairs with minor variations in height, circa 1880-1900.
Rush, Elm
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H 38.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Lancashire Dining Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seat - Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 5 Lancashire Dining Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seats Approximate measurements ...
Rush, Oak
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H 40 in W 18.75 in D 17.5 in
Set 5 Vintage English Oak Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat Lancashire Spindle Back
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 5 Vintage English Oak Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat Lancashire Spindle Back. Direct from England, a lovely set of five vintage English dining chairs, with classic British style, ...
Rush, Wood
Set of Eight Ash Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight ash dining chairs comprising two carvers and six chairs. The spindle backs above rush seats on turned front legs united by stretchers.
Ash
Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1780 Lancashire dark elm spindle back chair features a rush seat and a removable patterned pad.
Wood, Elm
Antique Set of Eight Early 19th Century Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful And Very Well Matched Set Of Eight (6 singles & 2 arms) Early 19th Century Ash & Elm Spindle Back Dining Chairs Having Rushed Seats In Good Order Throughout Raised O...
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H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Harlequin Set of Seven Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A harlequin set of Georgian, spindle back, rush seated, dining chairs comprising five singles (three and two) and two carvers dating to circa 1800.
Ash, Elm, Oak
Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Armchairs- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats.
Rush, Elm, Oak
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H 43.51 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Wonderfully traditional Lancashire taste with fine rush seat Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Comfortabl...
Oak
Farmhouse Spindle Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of farmhouse design with our Set of 6 Spindle Back Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs. They offer rustic aesthetics, style, and functionality.
Rush, Wood
LOVELY VINTAGE SET OF 6 SPINDLE BACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Set Of 6 Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs. Exudes vintage charm and elegance, perfect for adding a touch of traditional style to your d...
Elm
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H 43.71 in W 23.82 in D 20.67 in
Rare Set of Ten circa 1780 Lancashire Elm Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By William Morrison, Morris & Co., William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of ten original circa 1780-1800 Lancashire solid Elm with period Rush seats dining chairs A very good looking and well made s...
Rush, Elm
Set of 4 Mid-Century Pine Spindle Back and Rush Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light refinished pine spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats.
Rush, Pine
Bas Van Pelt Style Low Back Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Bas van Pelt Style Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Woven Rush Seat, Original Cushion and Organic Carved Arm Rests.
Rush, Wood
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H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 17.52 in
Set Of 12, Antique Lancashire Chairs, Beech, Spindle Back, Seat, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare set of 12 antique lancashire chairs. An English, beech spindle back dining chair with rush seats, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Beech
Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs- Set of 10
Located in Denton, TX
Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats Some of the chairs are taller than the others.
Rush, Oak, Elm
Antique Set of Eight Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive matched set of eight (six single and two arm) early 19th century ash and elm spindle back dining chairs having rush seats in good order raised on elegant turned l...
Ash, Elm
Windsor Style 'Butler' Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s “Butler” chair with spindle back and rush seat by LA furniture maker Joseph McPherson.
Wood
20th Century Carved Oak Refectory Table and 8 Lancashire Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
The chairs have spindle backs and rush seats. Overall, the table and chairs is in good, original condition.
Oak
French Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rushed Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaint rocking chair with iron legs and rushed seat.
Sold
H 36 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Antique Elm Lancashire Rush Seated Spindle Back Chair, Scotland 1900, H380
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique elm and beechwood Lancashire rope seated chair, Scotland 1900, H380 Scotland 1900 Solid Elm Original finish Shaped to rail With decorative turned spindle back With rope seat...
Elm
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H 41 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H942
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H942 England 1900 Solid Elm Original finish Turned spindle back Open shaped arms Woven rush seat On ...
Elm
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H 43.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
6 Antique Rush Seated Chairs, Country Lancashire Farmhouse, Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 antique rush seated chairs, country Lancashire farmhouse, spindle back chairs, England 1910, B2219 Lancashire, England, 1910 Solid ash + elmwood Original finish Shaped top ra...
Ash
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H 39.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H943
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle back armchair, England 1900, H943 England 1900 Solid Elm Original finish Turned spindle back Open shaped arms Woven rush seat On t...
Elm
Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Set of six George III period elm spindle back and rush seated chairs.
Elm
Set of 12 Spindleback Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of 12 spindle back rush seat chairs. Ten singles two carvers.
Sold
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Elm Lancashire Rush Seated Spindle Back Chair, Scotland 1900, B2924
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Elm Lancashire rush seated spindle back chair, Scotland 1900, B2924 Scotland 1900 Solid elm Original finish Shaped top rail Decorative turned spindle back With rush seat Sup...
Elm
Set of Eight Spindle-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Set of Eight ( Six + Two ) Oak spindle back Dining Chairs, woven rush seats. RR
Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$935Sale Price|44% Off
H 37 in W 24 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy frame, expertly constructed from solid walnut wood, ensures both durability and a touch...
Naugahyde, Walnut
$20,000 / item
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Cassina, Studio Tecnico
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on Pirelli webbing, Italy, 1955. These exquisite modernist rocking chairs ha...
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
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