1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded crest rail continuing to carved rosette arm terminals, upright carved swans joining th...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,475 / item
Leather Swan Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
This high end Leather Swan Arm Chair from Niagara Furniture is impressive with solid mahogany hand carved details as well as the full grain genuine leather upholstery.
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on castors set you could hope to find.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Italian Regency Swan Carved Walnut French Victorian Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Swan Carved Walnut French Victorian Club Lounge Chair with Green Silk Blend Upholstery.
Walnut
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.
Bronze
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn and enhances the patina.
Linen, Walnut
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.
Bronze
ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN & GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gol...
Rattan, Wood
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif.
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
Regency Carved Mahogany Swan Arm Chair with Yellow Leather Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency carved mahogany swan design arm chair with nail heads and yellow leather upholstery
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Pickled Wood Tub Chairs with Carved Swan Neck Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage tub chairs, having a pickled beechwood finish, each barrel-form, arched crestrail continuing into downswept, terminals carved as swan necks ending in scrolls, raised ...
Wood
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Napoleonic Swan Chair in the Empire Style Beechwood Poliment Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Very exact Fine-carved sculpture made of solid beech. Poliment gilded. Arranged frame on plastically carved legs ending in claws. Armrests volute-shaped bent in swan head. High-backe...
Beech
19th Century, Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Chairs
Located in Wels, AT
Pair of fine carved wooden swan chairs, with round padded seating.
Wood
18th C Primitive Carved Swan Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual chair with high back and carved swan arms and wood accross the upholstered back.
Fruitwood
Empire style white painted chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Empire style white painted chairs, carved swans on side, barrel back, French, 20th century
Wood
6 Italian Swan Carved Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 Italian Swan Carved Chairs. Now seats are covered in muslin.
Wood, Upholstery
French Bergere Chair with Gilt Carved Swans
Located in Houston, TX
Revitalize your living space with a 20th Century French Bergere Chair adorned with stunning gilt carved swans and fresh upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Carved Swan Motif Italian Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of hand carved italian side chairs. Carved swans embellish the legs.
Wood, Linen
French Empire Style Parcel Gilt Carved Mahogany Swan Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant French empire style carved mahogany barrel back chair with exquisite gold details and the most magnificent gold swans on both of the arms!
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of Fine Quality Swan Carved Neoclassical Bergere Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gilt accents. Swan figural. 38 1/2" h x 26" w x 30 1/4" d. Seat height 21". Condition Minor stains to upholstery.
Walnut
Pair of Vintage 1950s era Victorian Style Carved Swan Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a fantastic pair of Victorian style swan carved club chairs. They are in very good condition and have very lit...
Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Belle Époque Upholstered Club Chair in Rose-Colored Cut Velvet with Carved Swans
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful club chair with gondola form featuring finely carved arms in the shape of swans with tucked head and outstretched wings.
Upholstery
Pair of 1940's Black Lacquer American Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's American Carved Swan Side Chairs
French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair. Item features gold gilt carved swans, barrel backs, solid wood frames, nicely carved details, shapely saber leg...
Mahogany
Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your dining space with these Vintage French Dining Chairs, featuring intricately carved swan heads and solid wood craftsmanship.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Midcentury Swan Necked Chairs/Love Seat
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find in these newly upholstered midcentury swan necked chairs. Hand carved swans run the sides of both chairs, can be set apart or together as a Love Seat.
Wood
Set of 12 Swan Carved Dining Chairs manner M. Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic pair of 12 Finely Carved Swan Head side dining chairs, newly upholstered in green leather.
Sold
H 41 in W 31 in D 35 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid-20th century oversized Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs. Features flared swan carved arms leading to a leopard covered seat over serpent carved legs over bal...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Style carved gold gilt wood swans barrel back club chair - a pair.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency style carved gold gilt wood swans barrel back club chair - a pair.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 23 in
Pair of Carved Mahogany English Regency Swan Tub Style Club Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are beautiful swan carved club chairs with wonderful design elements and a great looks.
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine
Located in Essex, MA
Carved white painted swan supporting ample chair.
Biedermeier Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The pierced backrests show carved stylized swans. The chairs were refurbished and reupholstered.
Walnut
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
We love the beauty of the mahogany, the strength of construction, and the carved swan details on each chair.
Mahogany, Velvet
Sold
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Italian Regency Neoclassical Style Swan Carved Painted Chair with Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency neoclassical style swan carved painted chair with paw feet. Item features swan carved back and arms with flame torch, carved paw feet, cream painted distressed finish...
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 32.75 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Empire Style Fruitwood & Green Leather Carved Swan Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of American carved mahogany Empire style arm chairs in a vibrant green leather . They are a mid-century find and are unmarked. They have lite general wear.
Leather, Fruitwood
Sold
H 37 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair Swan Head Finely Carved Wood Arm / Office / Bergere Chairs New Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of swan head finely carved pickled wood upholstered chairs.
Wood
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and complete 19th century carved and gilt Venetian swan Grotto chair. Realistically and exquisitely carved swan.
Wood, Beech
Pair of Deco Wicker Chair in Swan-Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming and unusual pair of late Deco Swan-form wicker armchairs. The front arm supports are hand-carved swans that, at one point, were painted off-white with their wing f...
Wicker, Wood
Rare Antique Carved Wood Dressing Chair with Swan, circa 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wooden carved dressing chair in the design of a swan with outstretched wings and revolving seat. a great mythological fantasy furniture item made in Italy circa 1880. some old worm...
Nutwood
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