$2,429 / set
H 36.42 in W 17.92 in D 17.33 in
2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin
By Pugin
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Pugin-style gothic golden oak steeple back chairs in
Oak
$6,872 / set
H 49.22 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price. A very decorative and well-made set, each chair has a steeple back which is a nod to their
Oak
$3,821 / set
H 34.06 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair has an open steeple
Oak
$2,707
H 44.49 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Elm, Yew
$9,718 / set
H 44.49 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchairs Please note the delivery fee
Elm, Yew
$4,095 / set
H 35.83 in W 19.49 in D 20.67 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GOTHIC A.W.N PUGIN SIDE CHAIRS CHIPPENDALE CLUSTER COLUMN LEGs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price. A truly sublime pair of very rare, Gothic Steeple back Pugin chairs. The frames are very
Leather, Hardwood
$3,123 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
FOUR CIRCA 1920 ENGLiSH OAK HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK HALL CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four circa 1920's English oak hand carved Gothic hall chairs with Steeple top back rests Please note
Oak
Single Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Over-upholstered chair with a steeply reclined back, down curved arms and four tapered tinted
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 41.54 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gothic Revival Victorian Steeple Arc Back Halls Occasional Chairs Pugin
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with steeple arched backs dating to circa 1880 A very good looking and decorative pair of chairs
Mahogany
Sold
H 42.72 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Antique Ornately Carved Steeple Back Oak Gothic Revival Hall Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved English oak hall side chairs. A very good looking and well made pair, made in circa 1840 but
Oak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs. Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Oak
Sold
H 36.42 in W 17.92 in D 17.33 in
X4 Amazing Vintage Gothic Steeple Back Dining Chairs Lovely Pugin Style Carving
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four steeple back oak dining chairs in the
Oak
Sold
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 27.37 in
FINE SUITE OF FOUR VINTAGE GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr Yew & Elm circa 1940's Gothic Steeple back Windsor armchairs Please note the delivery fee listed
Elm, Yew
Sold
H 40.95 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Set of Four Gothic Style Steeple Back Carved Wood Dining Chairs Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining chairs A very good looking and well made set, I bought them as they remind me of Chippendale's
Wood
Sold
H 39.57 in W 24.22 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Rare Steeple Back Column Legs Gothic Style Antique Pugin Armchair
By Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Rowlandson and Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning exceptionally rare steeple back
Hardwood
Sold
H 36.42 in W 17.92 in D 17.33 in
2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin
By Pugin
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Pugin-style gothic golden oak steeple back chairs in
Oak
Sold
H 36.82 in W 17.92 in D 18.51 in
4 English Oak Gothic Steeple Back Dining Chairs Augustus Pugin Style Carving
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four steeple back gothic oak dining chairs
Oak
Sold
H 36.42 in W 17.52 in D 16.74 in
Set of 6 Rare Steeple Back Victorian Dining Chairs in the Pugin Gothic Manner
By Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of Gothic style Victorian circa 1860 Steeple
Pine
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of dynamic and expressive Art Deco slipper chairs having steeply angled scoop backs
Upholstery, Walnut
COMPANION PAIR OF AMERICAN 1950'S SLIPPER CHAIRS by Julian St.s
Located in San Francisco, CA
pierced by a slender recumbent D-form opening; with flanking, steeply sloped arms to one chair; each
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
$11,801 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$520 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$16,698 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High.
Oak
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$5,200 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Four Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of four dining chairs model 330, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s. This magnificent set of dining chairs by the renowned Italian designer Silvio Coppola...
Leather, Beech
$2,298 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$485 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 9.65 in
Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930 Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
Steel
18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel...
Iron
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$37,500 / set
H 37 in W 63 in D 23 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...
Fabric, Giltwood
French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s features a striking wrought-iron base and an elegant alabaster shade, combining classic Art Deco design with functional beauty. Its hei...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Library chairs designed and made by Dakota Jackson. A classic, straightforward design in natural Cordovan maple.
Maple
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