Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs with Carved Eagle Heads, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved backrests featuring stylized eagle heads gripping carved rings in their beaks. The back splats
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs with Carved Eagle Heads, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved backrests featuring stylized eagle heads gripping carved rings in their beaks. The back splats
Mahogany
Pair Oak Jacobean Hall Side or Dining Chairs Early 1600s Country House Antique
Located in London, GB
within borders. The vase-shaped back-splats are decorated with a multi-perspective rising flower with a
Oak
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
tapering legs with splat feet and out swept back legs An exceptional pair of the highest quality, the
Other
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works
Located in Carmel, NY
garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attributed to the Robert
Iron
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
back splats with gilt feathers. The arms having carved masks. One of two pair available
Walnut
Liberty & Co attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with inlaid royal crown
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
, inlaid with pewter, walnut and fruitwoods with further inlaid decoration to the back splats. Seat Height
Oak
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
, with multiple seat back splats and tapered legs connected with a ladder-type stretcher design below
Mohair, Mahogany
$5,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Six Eliel Saarinen Birch Dining Chairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
have an H-shaped back splat with a flared back. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
Naugahyde, Birch
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
with a carved solid rosewood splat to the back, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric
Other
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style feet. Price per
Pewter
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
crest rail formed as a coiled dragon, with pronounced head, body and tail detail Back splat adorned with
Mahogany
Set 4 TALL Antique French Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak 1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
the entire back splat. This superb design is continued on the lower chair front, with a substantial
Textile, Oak
$2,965Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Of French Style Open Armchairs By Simon Loscertales Bona, Spain C.1950
By Simón Loscertales Bona 1
Located in London, GB
pierced back splats, upholstered in blue faux leather, on turned and fluted tapering legs. 99cm high x
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Set of Eight White Painted Portuguese Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
curved side rails with carved decorative ornamentation centrally featured on top rail over pierced back
Wood
Pair of Chinese Lamp Hanger Elm Wood Chairs with Upholstered Cushions
Located in Yonkers, NY
back splat, and subtly curved stiles — all elements inspired by traditional Ming dynasty furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style feet. Price per
Pewter
$2,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Qing Style Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
radiant grain rosewood free of carved decoration. The floating seat and wide back splat showcase the
Rosewood
PAIR OF VINTAGE HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS WITH CARVED DETAiL AND UPHOLSTERED SEATS
Located in Pulborough, GB
lines and decorative detailing that nod to classical design. Each chair features a shaped back splat
Hardwood
Set of Four Late Qing Dynasty Elm Dark Patina Scholar's Ceremonial Side Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats, all with slight variations. This set of four antique
Elm
$6,300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Antique English Country Sheraton Oak Dining Chairs C.1800
Located in London, GB
dining chairs, with bar backs, vertical splats, drop in seats and square tapering front legs Very good
Oak
George III Painted Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Three chair back with arms and caned seat raised on square tapered legs. the back splats with
Wood
Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs 18th Century
Located in London, GB
comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair with a 'camel back stay rail
Wood
$11,135 / set
A Set of 19th Century North Italian Painted Chairs
Located in London, GB
green paintwork throughout, with carved and pierced serpentine back splats, with needlework seats
Textile, Wood
$1,260Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Side Chairs Cherubs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced foliate back splats and
Upholstery, Walnut
Elm Windsor Chair Georgian Farmhouse 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pierced and Shaped Back Splat.
Wood
American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
slip seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail. The back is defined
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Very Rare Irish 19th Century Armchair Attributed to 'Butlers' of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
grain. The bow shaped top rail with scroll and foliate motifs is raised over a pierced back splat with
Tapestry, Mahogany
Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
having shaped arms with swept uprights. The back splat being of a shaped and pierced design with a
Mahogany
Goodyers of Regent St. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with stylized decoration
By F. B. Goodyer
Located in London, GB
back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron with shaped details to
Oak
$2,250 / set
Set Of 4 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
multi-colored trim. The chairs with a pierced back splat and the whole resting upon gently splayed legs
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,758 / set
14 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Mahogany Set
Located in Potters Bar, GB
backs of the chairs having a typical queen anne style centre back splat with carved paper roll detail
Mahogany
$1,807Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Captain's Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
spade back splat Saddle shaped seat squab set at a practical height of 44.5cm (17.5") Raised upon a
Beech
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
of this pair of Rococo style armchairs features a pierced back with carved splat, connected to two
Upholstery, Wood
$1,656Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Shaped crest rail with flame mahogany frieze to centre Striking lyre back splat with flowerhead patera
Textile, Walnut
$3,000Sale Price / set|21% Off
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Armchairs with Dali Marble Inset
Located in Rio Vista, CA
fretwork Greek Key design, frame and an inset back splat with Dali marble and rich Huali rosewood inlay
Marble
Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details
Located in Topeka, KS
has a tall, arched back with a center back splat saturated with exquisite hand carved foliate décor
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Pair, Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Folk Art Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
patina and reveals residual paint on some of the back splats while the other chair has a slightly darker
Wood, Paint
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890
Located in San Carlos, CA
distinctive horseshoe-shaped back and intricate carvings on the back-splat and front of the frame, embodying
Hardwood
Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
legs & generous depth, pierced back splats; the seats covered in fragments of 18th Century tapestry
Ash, Walnut
A Fine George II Period Mahogany Carved Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
outstretched arms are supported by three finely fluted columns. The back splats are beautifully pierced with a
Linen, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine early 18th century English yew wood Windsor chair with outswept arms, Chippendale back splat
Yew
19th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in High Point, NC
primarily of oak with hand turned back splats. It has tall and wide proportions giving it a real presence in
Elm, Oak
Venetian 1810s Rococo Style Painted Wood Armchair with Parcel-Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this exquisite painted armchair features a slightly slanted pierced back with carved splat, adorned
Upholstery, Wood
Fine 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Richmond, VA
with elegant back splat and ears. Slip seat is ready for reupholstering in any fabric you like.
Mahogany
Late 18th Century George III Satinwood Armchairs, England
Located in London, GB
splats. The chairs with well-shaped set-back arms and stuff over seats supported on tapering legs ending
Satinwood
19th Century Decoratively Carved Bench in Original Pink and Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solidly crafted wooden bench with decoratively carved back splats and apron and interestingly
Wood, Paint
Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
prominent back splat and a silhouette drawn of graceful curves. Finished with black lacquer, the chair is
Elm, Lacquer
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
detailed pierced-shaped back splat, splayed out arms on incurved front arm- supports. Condition: typical
Yew
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wearing a winged helmet. The gracefully curved back splat conjoined to a bowed seat with bronze rosettes
Bronze
$2,182Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Folding Veranda Chair, Oriental, Teak Campaign Seat, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fretwork for decorative lightness Brass strapping enhances the back splat, offering contrast and ornamental
Brass
$8,555 / set
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Carved Shell. The Backs of the Chairs Having a Wide Shaped Back Splat and a Shaped Cresting Rail
Walnut
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts armchair with mother-of-pearl inlays
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
subtle curve to the front and extra strengthening uprights between and stylised floral inlay to the back
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
stylised tree design cut-out to the central back splat, which is in the manner of CFA Voysey Circa 1900
Rush, Oak
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
. Minimally decorated having a curved back, vasiform back splat surmounted by a curved crest rail. Gracefully
Silk, Mahogany
Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
as some minor nicks to finish on legs. Small Expansion of joint to back splat. Chairs are quite
Fabric, Wood
$2,594Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yorkshire Armchair, English, Elm, Country House, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pierced fretwork back splat Broad horse shoe arm rest terminates in out turned knuckles Arm supported
Ash, Elm
1960s Noble Homes Chinoiserie Dining Chairs From Baker Furniture - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
back splat, drop in seat, and rising on front cabriole legs with pad feet comprising of Two Arm Chairs
Lacquer
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.
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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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