Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair.
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair.
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant antique English desk / writing table from the mid-19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
They fit beautifully in both residential and professional environments and pair effortlessly with both modern and traditional desk chairs. An antique piece is not only a wonderful a...
Wood
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have listed under my other items the side cabinet also in Rosewood with inlaid brass A very good looking well made and heavy Rosewood suite, they are ornately inlaid with brass an...
Brass
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Chesterfield Green tufted Leather desk chair by Wade England 1960s
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful traditional Classic Desk Chair . Tufted Green Leather upholstery .
Leather
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered seat in a supple taupe leather.
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron decorated with floral rosettes.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 35.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron with floral rosettes.
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on five cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulders and ending with escargot feet.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
Brass, Steel
Bespoke Traditional Beige Upholstered With Piping Office Chair
Located in Rochester, England
This traditional upholstered office chair with piping has an impressive design that would elevate any living space or bedroom. Its neutral colour palette means it would harmonise wel...
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Remington Rand Bankers Style Traditional Wood Arm Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage birch Remington Rand bankers style chair. Solid wood. Mid century. Marked New York, New York Library Bureau on the bottom of the chair. Has a worn-patina look from usage over...
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather director...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, its upholst...
Leather, Beech
Sold
ALCOA Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional desk chair cast in aluminum with leather back and arm padding.
Aluminum
Sold
H 38 in W 25 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Maitland Smith game, desk or occasional chair, 4330-810. French inspired with Napoleon Brown finished cabriole legs and Hemingway Black leather upholstery with brass tack...
Leather, Wood
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
The duo combines artisanal and industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair. The collection called Assitrica features lacquered MDF furniture in differ...
Plywood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
-- Keywords and uses: side chair accent chair hall chair armless dining chair throne wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chi...
Rosewood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 availab...
Wood
Sold
H 15 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Le Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A charming scene of a desk covered in leather bound books, bibelots, glass flasks, a carriage clock in its red morocco travelling case, the desk drawers with their green leather gilt...
Oil, Wood Panel
Sold
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron embellished with foliage decor.
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 27 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 37 in W 27 in D 26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs over the hoof feet; it is further decorated with a scalloped apron and side scro...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Handsome Traditional Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking armchair with mahogany and black leather seat and back, finished with brass nailheads.
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Antique Walnut Desk Chair by Charles Tozer
By Charles Tozer
Located in Benington, Herts
Offered in excellent condition having been gently wax polished using traditional methods this fine desk chair boasts a superb color and patina.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.01 in D 25.79 in
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well mad...
Leather
Sold
H 45 in W 24 in D 28 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Traditional Mahogany & Plaid Side Accent Desk Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional Ralph Lauren chair. Features shaped tall backs, tufted green plaid wool upholstery with nail head trim and brass handle along the back. Supported by turned mahogany reede...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
Bone, Wood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bentwood Chairs, circa 1940s Brazil
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as desk chairs, living room chairs, fireside chairs or bedroom chairs.
Cane, Rosewood, Bentwood
1950s Occasional Blue Armchair from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The style is a little bit atomic and a little bit traditional. Comfortable as a desk chair or as living room or bedroom seating.
Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Mother of Pearl Stool Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Mother of pearl upholstered stool ottoman A stunning example. In very good condition commensurate with age. Two small pieces of missing inlay. Seat would be...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$1,800
H 28.5 in W 40 in D 23.25 in
Napoleon III Style Rose Wood and Tulip Wood Writing Table with Brass Trim
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style rose wood, tulip wood and brass mounted writing table, circa 1930's. With a rose wood top with tulip wood crossbanding the edges of the top with egg and dart brass...
Brass
$1,876
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 29.53 in
Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860. The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the origi...
Brass
19th Century Olive Victorian Mahogany Corner Armchair with
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a side chair, its dark mahogany, spindle back, olive upholstered seat the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearl...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,695
H 30 in W 42.5 in D 22.25 in
Late 19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Desk with Dovetail Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th C. solid Mahogany writing desk table. Features four dovetail, cockbeaded drawers fitted with original brass knobs raised on tapered lotus form turned legs. Marvelous smaller sil...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Two-drawer Desk Or Writing Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century mahogany writing table from England Very beautiful desk that has the perfect size neither too big nor too small. Ideal for working Elegant desk that has two dra...
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
Brass
$1,111
H 29.53 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian console table / writing desk with 2 drawers.
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Antique Victorian console table / writing desk with 2 drawers. In good condition throughout. The table is entirely made of solid mahogany and handcrafted. Beautiful quality. A weathe...
African Mahogany
$1,906Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 28.35 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality Dressing or Side Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk – Elegant Dressing Table or Side Table with Octagonal Legs and Brass Castors This fine quality 19th-century antique mahogany writing desk ...
Wood
$1,840
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, Anglo-Indian Style, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armless chair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone, and complemented by a removable cushion. Inlay is...
Bone, Teak
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period. This is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size, with ...
Leather, Wood
$1,975
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Mid-19th Century English Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, Antique Style
Located in Nashville, TN
This is unmatched style with this English writing desk! It is a high quality writing desk featuring a working drawer and timeless hardware pulls. It has lovely tapered legs that show...
Wood
$4,299
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 34.65 in
Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing sur...
Brass
$10,500
H 31 in W 50 in D 30 in
Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, UK Craftsmanship
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three functioning drawers on one side and three false drawers on the other. Supported by turned, ...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...
Wood
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk exemplifies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of late 18th to early 19th century French furniture. Constructed from rich mahogan...
Bronze
$6,260 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of tw...
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Ed...
Art Glass
$7,608 / item
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in
Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass Reproduction of Antique Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Riproduzione di uno Specchio Veneziano Antico del XX secolo, anticato, inciso e lavorato a mano, con cornice e foglie in colore cristallo e rubino antico , fiori in pasta vitrea di c...
Mirror, Murano Glass
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style serving tray with a removable top with a herringbone reed surface in a bamboo frame with brass handles on a mahogany folding base carved with a palm leaf motif...
Bamboo
$9,011
H 17.72 in Dm 31.5 in
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s. This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Bench with Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden bench with elegantly winged curving arms. The intricately carved wood is inlaid with geometric stars of mother of pearl with the intarsia metho...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$6,500 / item
H 23 in Dm 36 in
Nassau Wicker Lotus Light Fixture or Pendant from the Flores Collection
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Nassau, a chic wicker light fixture or pendant crafted with a sturdy metal frame ambitiously wrapped in reed in a four tiered lotus flower form, exclusively designed and offered ...
Wicker
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid oak wood and has a beautiful patina. Height adjustable and with a tilt function (see...
Metal
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Glass
Pair of Queen Anne Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
eaturing a shaped tombstone form, this mirror showcases a border glass frame and antiqued mirror glass for a timeless appeal. Its delicately distressed finish and graceful design cap...
Mirror
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