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Spindleback Armchair

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century spindleback armchairs owe their graceful design to the styles and techniques
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Walnut

English Early 19th Century Matched Pair of Spindleback Armchairs in Elm
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century matched pair of spindleback armchairs in elm with rush seats. These hand
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Armchairs

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Rush, Elm

Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Raised On Elegant Turned Legs And Stretchers. Most designs of ladderback, or spindleback armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Set Of 8 Georgian Spindleback Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
And Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs, Consisting Of 6 Single Chairs And 2 Armchairs, Having Elegant
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

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Ash, Elm

George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
armchair is designed by George Nakashima. Executed in solid American black walnut, the wooden framework is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

English Set of Eight Elm Spindleback Chairs Early 19th C Two Arms and Six Sides
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century assembled set of eight spindleback elm and ash dining chairs including
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Elm

Chinese Lacquered Spindle Back Armchair, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious 19th century spindleback chair defies traditional Qing-dynasty forms. A collection of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

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Set of 6 Modern Antique Style English Rush Dining Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Modern antique style English rush dining chairs. All in good vintage condition and sturdy all rush seating is tight. Shows patina and use on frames. The 2 Arm chairs are a b...
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Softwood

19th Century French Walnut Storage Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Storage Bench or Trunk was crafted by French artisans from old growth walnut in the 19th Century. The piece features hand turned arms which support...
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Iron

19th Century French Walnut Storage Bench
19th Century French Walnut Storage Bench
H 30 in W 40.75 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Country English Provincial Elm Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered classic 19th century country English Provincial farmhouse dining or harvest table crafted from elm planks. The rectangular top is over 1 inch thick with a decor...
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Antique 19th Century English Country Farm Tables

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration. Contact dealer for more information.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

19th Century Country English Oak Drop Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country English drop-leaf farmhouse table or console crafted from oak. The table features a rare rectangular shape with drop leaves on each side supported by turn...
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Antique 19th Century English Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

English Mahogany Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany console table, the top with molded edge has beautiful faded color and patina over two drawers with brass knobs and escutcheons, right hand drawer fitted for cutlery(...
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Antique 1860s English Console Tables

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Brass

English Mahogany Console Table
English Mahogany Console Table
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 18 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the blue paint has been worn away in places to the wood. With storage space under the seat divided in two co...
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
H 43.71 in W 76.38 in D 20.48 in
19th Century English Farm Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English farm table made from pitch pine with wonderful graining on the top, following down to a simple apron and supported on hand turned legs. The apron measures 24.25 ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Farm Tables

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Pine

19th Century English Farm Table
19th Century English Farm Table
H 30.63 in W 59.25 in D 45.88 in
A set of 6 vintage chairs in rush and solid wood frames, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 6 vintage chairs in rush and solid wood frames, circa 1970s. These chairs feature open backs with horizontal slat designs. They are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing a si...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese chairs, circa 1825.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chairs

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Cane, Rosewood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.25 in
Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of three curved sections. The arm ends protrud...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt brass mounts in the Ming taste. 40.5" H x 27" W x 24" D x 20" seat.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali arm chairs and carved Floral Medallion on the center of the backsplat, and with gracefully curved arms having a rich natural patina and distinctive grain. ...
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20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Armchair with Carved Splat and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden armchair from the early 20th century, with carved splat, sinuous arms, rattan seat and pierced pillar strut decorated apron. This antique pi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Painted Altar Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elm, this altar cabinet once contained the essentials for ancestor rituals. Although darkened with age, the cabinet’s two doors still bear the dynamic brushw...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Painted Altar Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Altar Cabinet, c. 1850
H 15.25 in W 12.75 in D 5.5 in
English Console Shelves of Mahogany with Bobbin Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular console or buffet with three tiers or shelves and four bobbin turned supports of mahogany.
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Early 20th Century English Shelves

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Wood, Mahogany

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Mid-19th Century French Walnut Spindleback Armchair
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-19th century walnut spindle back armchair with curved back and twisted spindles
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Spindleback Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
Beechwood frame with three section leather pad cushion on back which attaches to knobs on top of frame. Leather seat cushion. Made by Fritz Hansen. Retains label.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Beech, Leather

Pair of Spindleback Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Pair of Spindleback Chairs by Borge Mogensen
H 28.25 in W 28.75 in D 22.75 in
Chinese Hardwood Spindleback Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
the traditional low-back armchair, also known as a rose chair. Considered an informal design, the rose
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Reed, Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Spindleback Bench, c. 1900
Chinese Hardwood Spindleback Bench, c. 1900
H 37.5 in W 42.5 in D 20.5 in
Ash & Elm Spindleback Chair, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Ash & Elm Spindleback Chair England circa 1890 Victorian hand made spindle back armchair
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Wood, Ash, Elm

English Assembled Set of Eight Spindleback Chairs Two Arms Six Sides
Located in Wells, ME
English assembled set of eight early 19th century Lancashire spindleback dining chairs, including
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century assembled set of eight spindleback dining chairs including two armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Elm

Chinese Lacquered Spindle Back Armchair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious 19th century spindleback chair defies traditional Qing-dynasty forms. A collection of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Spindle Back Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of curious 19th century spindleback chairs defy traditional Qing-dynasty forms. A
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Miami, FL
This handsome set of six spindlebacks, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, consists of two
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Attractive Mid-19th Century Elm Spindleback Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive elm spindle back armchair with a rush seat, mid-19th century. Excellent overall
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs

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Elm

Attractive Mid-19th Century Elm Spindleback Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive elm spindleback armchair with a rush seat, mid-19th century. Excellent overall
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Elm

Pair Ming Chinese Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Chinese Ming style - actual age unknown - spindleback chairs in rosewood. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Pair Ming Chinese Chairs
Pair Ming Chinese Chairs
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Stained Beech Highback Spindle Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic highback spindleback chair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Nielsen Molgaard in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

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Beech, Leather

18th c. Harlequin Set of Six Early Georgian Ash Spindleback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A Harlequin Set of Six Early Georgian Ash Spindleback Chairs, including one armchair and five
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Finding the Right Seating for You

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