$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century oak turners chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality and highly decorative 19th Century oak turners chair, having a high back with angled turned arms and supported on three turned legs united by turned stretchers, tria...
Oak
Antique Elm Turner Chair, Rush Seat, Spindle Legs, England, 1870s
Located in New York, NY
1870c English rush seat Elm Turner chair. Spindle legs, back and arms. Unusual shape and very decorative.
Wood
$2,684Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Beech, Oak, Elbow Seat, Old Saxon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner's chair. An English, beech and oak elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Beech, Oak
Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Elizabethan or Jacobean turned fruitwood and ash three legged chair, often referred to as a "thrown" chair because all the parts are turned on a lathe (think thrown as on a pott...
Ash, Fruitwood
$1,487Sale Price|28% Off
20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle would look great in any room ...
Beech
$2,684Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turner's Chair, English Oak, Warwick, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak John Starkey 'Warwick' style elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Oak
ANTiQUE NORMAN VIKING OR SCANDINAVIAN OAK & AGED BROWN LEATHER TURNERS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
During Queen Elizabeth’s reign, joiners steadily took over furniture making from turners and carpenters. The joined chair and stool gradually replaced the turned chair and stool, par...
Leather, Oak
$2,809Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Oak
ANTiQUE NORMAN VIKING OR SCANDINAVIAN HAND CARVED TOTEM POLE OAK TURNERS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
During Queen Elizabeth’s reign, joiners steadily took over furniture making from turners and carpenters. The joined chair and stool gradually replaced the turned chair and stool, par...
Oak
Antique Old Saxon Armchair, English, Oak, Turner's Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Old Saxon armchair. An English, oak Turner's chair or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Oak
Charles I Three-Legged Turner's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare early 17th century English ash three-leg turner's or "thrown" chair (so called because almost all elements are turned on a lathe - thrown as in the way clay is manipulated on a ...
Ash, Oak
Pair of Rare English Turner’s Tripod Modern Vintage Wood Carved Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare pair of English “Turner’s Chairs Circa 1890. The style of these chairs is often referred to as “Jacobean” or “Elizabethan”.
Wood
Robert Chapman Turner (AM., 1913-2005) Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase.
By Robert Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
Turner Chair in Ceramic Art at Alfred University, now occupied by the well-known potter and ceramics teacher Wayne Higby.
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of English Charles II Style Oak and Ash Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Charles II style oak and ash 'turner's' chairs with triangular seat on 3 legs joined by stretchers. (19th Century)
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select oak stocks present appealing grain interest and warm caramel hues Crafted in the John Starkey Warwick style, ec...
Oak
Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Strikingly distinctive form in the manner of the 'Old Saxon' chair Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and wi...
Oak
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Turner Ltd., 1968
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Haimi" swivel lounge chair in the original black leather on cast base with adjustable and locking recline mechanism.
Leather
Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
By Artifort, Turner & Co. , Pierre Paulin
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Pierre Paulin F580 "Groovy" lounge chairs produced by Artifort and distributed in the USA by Turner Ltd.
Aluminum
12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs
By John Gee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
On 8 November 1804 Thomas Ayliffe Gee was appointed Turner in Ordinary to the King jointly with his father and briefly, in one directory of 1809 the firm is listed as ‘Gee & Sons, Tu...
Rattan, Rosewood
Beige Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Beige Upholstered Ribbon Chair, with Turner Ltd label to the underside, mounted on painted wood and mirrored base. 28" H x 39" W x 29" D; seat: 15" H.
Steel
Lounge chair in wood with hand-dyed upholstered seat
By Jason Andrew Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Mercy Seat", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This piece is hand painted and hand crafted by the artist in the United States with...
Acrylic, Linen, Foam, Wood, Plywood
English Oak Turners’ Chair, circa 1797
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Triangular three-legged primitive chair called Turners’ Chair. Made from English oak, this chair has good color and patina.
Oak
Unavailable
Turners chairs
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Nr pair of oak turners side chairs
Oak
Charles II Period Turner's Chair
Located in London, GB
Pole Lathe Turned Solid Fruitwood With Excellent Original Surface and Colour British, c.1670 38 ½” high x 22” wide x 16. ¼” deep (Seat Height 16 ½” high) Provenance: The Derek a...
17th Century Turners Chair
Located in London, GB
With multiple turned spindles. Ash with richly patinated and nutty colored surface, English, circa 1620. Measure: 35" high x 24" wide x 17" deep. Provenance: An English Private C...
19th Century Oak Turners Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Three legged, high back Turners or 'thrown' chair, of English construction from the 19th century.
Oak
Unavailable
H 34 in W 26 in D 21 in
Antique Turner’s Chairs Set of Four, 19th Century, England, Circa 1894
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Turner’s chairs set of four, 19th century, England, Circa 1894 A stunning set of four late 19th century Victorian 'Old Saxon Chairs’ England circa 1894, known as the ‘turn...
Oak
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Mid-17th Century Oak Turners Chair Dating from circa 1650
Located in East Sussex, GB
These chairs, typical of the 17th century were constructed to demonstrate the skill of an individual turner.
Oak
Whitby Chair by Nathan Turner for Elite Leather
By Nathan Turner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whitby chair by Nathan Turner for Elite Leather. Chesterfield style.
Linen
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 46.46 in D 32.29 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair in faux fur by Jack Crebolder for Dover Design, 1982
By Jack Crebolder, Harvink
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
1982 'Turner' lounge chair by Jack Crebolder for Dover Design (Nunspeet), re-upholstered in a very high quality long haired faux fur (Siberian cream) on a black lacquered metal, heav...
Metal
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Jack Crebolder Lounge Chair "Turner" for Harvink, Dutch Design, 1982
By Jack Crebolder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sculptural black leather lounge chair named Turner, and nicknamed "Cobra"; designed by Jack Crebolder for Harvink in the early 1980s in the Netherlands.
Steel
Montis Turner Fabric Armchair Red Metal Swivel
By Montis
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Montis Turner fabric armchair red metal swivel. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth: 70 Width: 78 Height: 71 Seat height: 43 Rest height: 6...
Fabric
Pair of Arts & Crafts 'Warwick' Chairs
By Kvadrat
Located in London, GB
Known as 'Warwick' or 'Turners' chairs, the design is after an original piece at Lord Leycester's Hospital, Warwick (probably dating from 17th century), with a popularity for reprodu...
Fabric, Oak
Barkham Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Barkham chair. Nathan Turner for Elite Leather. Available for special order in a wide variety of coverings.
Linen
Lambing Chair Original Paint
Located in Lokeren, BE
The name derived from the prevalence of sheep farming in the region where the chair was used by shepherds at lambing time. The great variety of individual designs found in this gr...
Wood
Early English oak Turner's chair
Located in Troy, NY
Linear and sculptural "Turner's" chair, a more simpified model in the spirit of the more exaggerated 16th century examples.
Oak
Turner’s Chair, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per item, chairs sold separately" Turner’s Chair England circa 1890 Measures 26.5”w x 22.5”d x 35”h x 19”seat
Wood
18th Century English Turner's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century English Turner's chair created to show off the talents of a skilled wood turner, with a triangle seat upholstered in a smooth natural leather with nailhead...
Wood
18th Century English Turner's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Chairs like these were kept in the workshops of wood turners to show off their skills to future clients.
Leather, Wood
Pair Oak Turner Chairs
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair Arts and Crafts oak turner chair, English, ca. 1880
Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Turned Triangular Seated Beech Bobbin Turner Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
Turner chairs are the earliest form of European chairs.
Beech
19th Century Pair of Turners' Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good model and good size pair of beech turners' chairs. Lovely rustic condition with a nice color, circa 1900.
Beech
18th Century French Turner's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French Turner's chair is a masterful example of Baroque craftsmanship and elegance.
Oak
Set of Four Early 20th Century Turner Chairs by William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Chireno, TX
Set of four turner chairs, made by William Birch of High Wycombe (circa 1900-1905).
Rush, Ash, Beech
Jack Crebolder turner chair by Harvink
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped and super comfort chair designed by Jack Crebolder for Harvink, Holland 1982. This chair is fully covered in black leather, it has a metal frame covered with foam fo...
Metal
Jack Crebolder Turner Chair by Harvink, 1982
By Harvink, Jack Crebolder
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped and super comfortable chair designed by Jack Crebolder for Harvink, Holland 1982. This chair is fully covered in black leather, it has a metal frame covered with foa...
Metal
An Oak Turners 19th Century Triform Chair
Located in London, GB
An Oak Turners Chair In 18th Century Style, 19th Century Triform Seat.
Oak
Pair of De Sede Lounge Chairs
By De Sede
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of cognac leather lounge/office/occasional chairs manufactured by De Sede of Switzerland and imported by Turner.
Steel
Bobbin Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Bobbin or Turner's Chair
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