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19Thc Original Dark Green Painted Thumb Back Windsor Chairs-5
19Thc Original Dark Green Painted Thumb Back Windsor Chairs-5

19Thc Original Dark Green Painted Thumb Back Windsor Chairs-5

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original dark green painted thumb back Windsor chairs with mustard trim.Set of five chairs with trim.The set is very good collection.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Thumb back windsor childs high chair. Constructed of hard maple with traces of an oxide red stain.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

19Thc Origin. Green Paint & Mustard Stripe Thumb Back Windsor Chairs Set of Five
19Thc Origin. Green Paint & Mustard Stripe Thumb Back Windsor Chairs Set of Five

19Thc Origin. Green Paint & Mustard Stripe Thumb Back Windsor Chairs Set of Five

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of 19thc Original green & mustard striped thumb back Windsor chairs in fine condition and very sturdy.These Pennsylvania Windsor chairs came from a private folk art collec...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all original paint, hand turned spindles and a scalloped back.

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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of plank seat Windsor side chairs with thumb backs in their original paint decoration. The chairs are supported on four bamboo turned splayed legs joined by turned boxed stretch...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back
THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back

THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back

By Lorenza Bozzoli, Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

What sets Thumb apart is its voluminous padding of seat and back cushions, crafted from variable density polyurethane.

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany, Maple

2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany
2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany

2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany

By Hillebrand

Located in Berlin, BE

On the white lamp on the front of the thumb. On the black lamp on the back of the thumb.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

By John Payne

Located in London, GB

This example has an attractive scroll handle, with heart shaped end, which is attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully engr...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967

Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967

Located in Devon, GB

Featuring a fun photomontage of the film's hitchhiking scene, this charming poster reflects the Finnish title of the movie which translates as 'Thumbs Up For Marriage.' Unfolded, ba...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

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Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors
Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors

Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors

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H 32.5 in W 17 in D 14 in

Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors

Located in Summerland, CA

A Pair of Thumb Back Windsors American. Warrensburgh, New York.

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

By William Cripps

Located in London, GB

A large Geo III silver baluster tankard with applied girdle scroll handle, open chair back thumb piece and domed cover. The front engraved with monogram and cartouche.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Barware

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

Located in London, GB

A good George II plain silver baluster tankard with applied girdle, open work 'chair back' thumb piece and domed cover marked on base, cover and handle.

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Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This smooth set of s maple thumb back Windsor chairs are signed on seats Nichols & Stone Co. , Gardner, Mass.

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Early 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Maple

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Dayton, OH

Bent & Bros Hitchcock style colonial windsor thumb back side chairs. Made from maple with a black finish, stenciled back and gold trim.

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Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s Original worn stencil back splash and signed in pencil Conn. on bottom seat fantastic as found condition.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

"L Hitchcock black harvest country farmhouse side chair. Made of maple featuring ebonized and stenciled accents, slatted back, and turned posts. 423 Blk - Aut. Lambert Hitchcock (...

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20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

19th century Windsor dining chair. Made from maple with arrow splats, plank seat and turned legs. Dimensions: 16" x 18" x 34"h, seat 17.5"

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ORIGINAL PINE WOOD PAINT DECORATED THUMB BACK CHAIRS IN MUSTARD. SET OF 4 CHAIRS - $3850.00 FOR THE SET

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs with saddle seats. There is one fantastic arm chair and three matching dinning plank b...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM

6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM

Located in York County, PA

The arrow shape of the center register of spindles gives each chair a lot of punch, especially when added to the generous thumb-back lean of the uprights and the unusually wide splay...

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

Located in London, GB

The plain hinged cover displays an outer reeded edge and the scroll handle terminates in a chair back thumb piece. Mustard Pots start to appear in the early 1760's, therefore this re...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table

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H 28.75 in W 39.5 in D 25 in

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With a 3 board top with thumb molded front, side and back edges, a large frieze drawer with brass drawer pull, 4 barley twist legs joined by barley twist stretcher bars, Nice walnut ...

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Vintage 1910s European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair

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H 32 in W 20.75 in D 19.88 in

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Fulton, CA

Structurally very sturdy. Thumb tack detail to back side of chairs. Retailing original upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest
Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest

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H 50.2 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest

Located in Dereham, GB

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 drawer chest Figured Mahogany top, with shaped up stand at back, Thumb moulded edge, Round Corners, 7 drawers,with working locks & key Figured Mahogany d...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

Located in London, GB

This piece has a scroll handle and chair back thumb piece. Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm Diameter 2.25 inches, 5.63cm.

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

Located in London, GB

This piece has a scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The mustard pot has a blue glass liner and is fully marked on the foot and with the maker's mark and sterling mark o...

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler
Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler

Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A magnificent pair of mid-Victorian blue cut glass overlaid wall lights with gilt decoration, the thumb cut round glass back plate surmounted a brass lacquered arm plate supporting t...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

Located in London, GB

The stepped domed cover is also decorated with reeded bands and the scroll handle terminates in a heart shaped end and is attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. Th...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Barware

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

The domed cover is engraved with an outer bright cut and prick dot band and this example has a scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The Mustard Pot is in excellent condit...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

Located in London, GB

The stepped domed cover is also decorated with reeded bands and the scroll handle terminates in a heart shaped end, and is attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. T...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

Very Fine George II Tankard
Very Fine George II Tankard

Very Fine George II Tankard

Located in London, GB

This example has an attractive scroll handle with heart shaped end, which is attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully engra...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

Located in London, GB

This example has a plain harp shaped handle, flat cover, and chair back thumb piece. The interior is unusually gilded, which may denote that it was a commission from an important ind...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Barware

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

By Robert Makepeace I

Located in London, GB

The hinged cover comes to a point at the front and displays a bright cut edge and a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is engraved with a set of contemporary scr...

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Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

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H 30.88 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair, circa 1780, an American Colonial Period Country Thumback Windsor High Chair with flattened finials on two standards holding two ba...

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These fine original paint decorated thumb back New England Windsor chairs are in amazing sturdy condition.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Pine

Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture
Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture

Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture

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H 3.63 in W 2.75 in D 4 in

Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Incredibly well executed skull with a thumb at the back top of the head. This sculpture was created by a talented and likely well trained hand and is signed WW and is hollow inside.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher
Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher

Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Pitting on the inside, on back of thumb opener and where glass meets silver.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century
English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century

English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century

Located in valatie, NY

The frame has its original moire coated slip-in back and 4 thumb turn closers. The frame will hold up to a 9 x 7.5" picture and is supported by a heavy double rod.

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Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring
Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring

Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Typically carved of jade, Chinese archers wore these rings to protect their thumbs while drawing back a bowstring. Over time, these rings became fashion accessories and a decorative ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

Located in Wells, ME

The balloon shaped seats are rushed, the backs are carved arrow backs with rabbit ears (sometimes called thumb back ears) while the turned box stretchers keep the chairs sturdy, usab...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.
A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.

A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.

Located in Sharon, MA

These handsomely proportioned chairs have an attractive and tastefully understated form with a gentle curve to the back legs. All the chairs have molded “thumb-back” stiles centerin...

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20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi
SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi

SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi

Located in San Francisco, CA

A CHIC SET OF SIX ITALIAN 1950'S CARVED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS WITH UPHOLSTERED BACKS AND SEATS. Each flaring upholstered back with a thumb molded frame profile joining a similarly shape...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A highly collectable tapered cylindrical tankard sitting on a plain skirt foot with open-work chair back thumb piece to the domed hinged lid. The tankard has a beautiful contemporary...

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Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs

Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in

Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine and unusual matched set of twelve regency rosewood dining chairs, the backs with thumb molded vertical stiles centering two horizontal slats, above upholstered slip seats and ra...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Beech

Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs,  Circa 1820
Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs,  Circa 1820

Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of six Sheraton Paint Decorated Fancy Chairs. The thumb molded backs and X-stretcher splats with turned legs were features that were most common in New York and Connecticut.

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rush

Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa
Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa

Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa

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H 32.68 in W 75.99 in D 26.78 in

Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa

Located in London, GB

The two halves joined in campaign manner by brass thumb screws, the seat and back would suit squab and fitted cushions.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Settees

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870
Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870

Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland, 1870 Solid mahogany Original finish Solid mahogany tops with thumb moulded edges Shaped back above single parcelled door with original wooden knob Enclosing a shelf E...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Wired for US with a on/off thumb turns on the back side of lamp base. Rayon covered French style cords.

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thumb back you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, every thumb back was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a thumb back, we have 71 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thumb back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thumb back, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one thumb back that is appealing in its simplicity, but F. & C. Osler, Get Back, Inc. and Andrea Anastasio produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a thumb back at 1stDibs is $2,645, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $163,732 for the highest priced.