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Used Parlour Chairs

Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of patinated bronze / brass low parlour chairs . Sheep fur shown is decorative and not
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1930s French Hollywood Regency Used Parlour Chairs

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Bronze

A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings to each side
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1890s English Moorish Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs Circa 1880 on this classic
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1880s Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wicker

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
-Japanese walnut circular parlour chair with fan shaped arms on bulbous turned legs united by circular
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago
By Royal Chicago Products Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 20thc. Ice cream parlour style wire shoeshine chair by Royal Products Chicago, seldom seen
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1910s American Late Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Nickel

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and
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1860s Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Used Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
H 38 in W 25 in D 31 in
Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Victorian nursing chair in mahogany Can also function as a parlour or salon chair Circa
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1860s Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

Italian Black Lacquered Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushioning
Located in Dallas, TX
These 1940s armchairs fit perfectly as a pair of parlour or reading lounge chairs. The brick brown
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1940s Italian Used Parlour Chairs

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Leather, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Victorian 5 Piece Parlor Set
Located in Pueblo, CO
Victorian 5 pc parlour set, including settee, arm chair, platform rocker, two tea chairs. Walnut
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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Victorian Parlour Chair I
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentina Parlour Chair I, handcrafted wooden frame parlour chair with brass nail heads upholstered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

Used Victorian Parlour Chair I
Victorian Parlour Chair I
H 39 in W 41 in D 33 in L 39 in
Valentina Parlour Chair Il
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentina Parlour Chair Il, handcrafted wooden frame parlour chair with brass nail heads and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

Used Valentina Parlour Chair Il
Valentina Parlour Chair Il
H 31 in W 41 in D 33 in L 31 in
Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian carved occasional chair, parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H111 Scotland 1870
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1870s American Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut Dining Parlour Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of 4four Victorian walnut dining / parlour chairs. Date from the second half of the
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Set of 2 Dutch Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs with intricate carving details throughout, circa
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Unusually Large-Scale Victorian Mahogany Parlour Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Unusually large-scale Victorian parlour armchair. Beautifully carved back, arms and feet. Stripped
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19th Century English Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

French Parlour Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
White lacquer French parlour chair upholstered in chocolate linen.
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Early 20th Century French Used Parlour Chairs

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Linen, Wood

French Parlour Arm Chair
French Parlour Arm Chair
H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair Vic. Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour/Side Chairs, American 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour chairs, Side Chairs, American 1880, H911
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1880s American Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Regency Painted Armchair with Egyptian Motifs
Located in New York, NY
the incorporation of Egyptian motifs into furniture design, as exemplified by this library or parlour
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20th Century English Regency Used Parlour Chairs

Pair of Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian walnut and re-upholstered parlour chairs, each having carved and swept frames
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English chinoiserie ebonized parlour chair circa 1850. Inlaid mother of pearl
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Mid-19th Century British Used Parlour Chairs

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Cane, Wood

19th Century Unusually Shaped Parlour Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century unusually shaped parlour chair, with distinctive arms. Fully upholstered seat. Resting
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Mid-19th Century Irish Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty pair of Victorian his and her walnut parlour chairs. Raised upon carved cabriole legs with
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1860s Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century ‘Gillows of London’ Parlour Chairs c. 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Heathfield, GB
A wonderful pair of Gillows solid mahogany parlour chairs in exceptionally fine original condition
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19th Century Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OCCASIONAL CHAIR We have four of these chairs available to purchase individually
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19th Century European Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Classic High Back Saddle Leather Wing Back Fireplace or Parlour Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic pair of saddle leather high back wing back chairs that feature exaggerated proportions
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20th Century American Georgian Used Parlour Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Parlor Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
These Mid-Century Modern parlour chairs are modern and comfortable. Restored in a beautiful
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Parlour Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Parlor Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Parlor Chairs
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 34.25 in
Custom-Made Art Deco Zebrano Wood Parlor Living Room Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Custom Zebra wood Deco style parlour chairs have been covered with platinum leather and a designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Used Parlour Chairs

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Fabric, Leather, Wood

Fine and Rare George I 18th c. Walnut and Marquetry Chair with Tapestry Fragment
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early eighteenth-century George I walnut and seaweed marquetry parlour chair
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Early 18th Century European Queen Anne Used Parlour Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of Antique Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Victorian Upholstered Parlour Chairs Ebonised frames with turned and carved details very
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chairs, William IV, Mahogany, Button Back, Parlour, Side, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of chairs, two English, William IV, mahogany button back parlour, or side
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Early 19th Century English William IV Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency French Style Giltwood Upholstered Parlour Armchairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency French styled boudoir arm chairs feature giltwood frame with tulip form
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Set Of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Chairs With Carpet Upholstery 19Th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
Matching Set of 4 Antique Victorian Parlour/Occasional Chairs A rare set of matching chairs of
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19th Century European Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood, Velvet

Victorian Settee Chair Set Antique Couch Parlour Suite, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An excellent quality rosewood parlour suite. Comprising of a shaped settee, a pair of open arm
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1860s Used Parlour Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Original Late Regency Carved Hardwood Framed Velour Tub Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
parlour or gentleman’s club tub chairs, ideal for reading, drinks with friends and so on. They seat
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1810s English Regency Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Parlour Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian drawing room chair, having a fan shaped back
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

Fine George III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Side Chair, Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
joined by a turned X-frame stretcher. This elegant parlour chair, with 'tablet' back and 'medallion
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Late 18th Century English George III Used Parlour Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Parlour Arm Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
These Brutalist style arm chairs are designed by Adrian Pearsall. His work is known for being
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1960s American Brutalist Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Resin

Pair of Ebonized Parlour Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminuitive pair of ebonized parlour chairs with splayed legs. The chairs have a strong profile and
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Unknown Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Ebonized Parlour Chairs
Pair of Ebonized Parlour Chairs
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair Victorian Ladies and Gents Parlour Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quality pair of mahogany ladies and gents Victorian parlour chairs with cabriole legs upholstered
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19th Century Scottish Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Women's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H283
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chair, walnut, spoon back, women's parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H283 Scotland
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1870s Scottish Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Eastlake Chair, Walnut, Upholstered Parlour Chair, America 1890, B2709
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Eastlake chair, walnut, upholstered Parlour chair, America 1890, B2709 American 1890
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1890s American Eastlake Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Gentlemen's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H282
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian chair, walnut, spoon back, gentlemen's parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H282
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1870s Scottish Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Quality Mid Victorian Carved Ladies Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H1151
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quality Mid Victorian Carved Ladies Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H1151 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut
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1870s Scottish Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Child's Parlour Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Petite Victorian child's chair with padded back and seat, raised on cabriole legs ending in ceramic
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19th Century Scottish Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

A Pair of Oak Parlour Chairs by Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular sides and backs, with criss-cross grid pattern, enclosing caned seats raised on four tapering legs. Made in solid oak with a wax finish.

One of these w...
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Early 20th Century French Used Parlour Chairs

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Oak

Early Victorian Mahogany & Peach Velvet Upholstered Shell Backed Chair c.1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The shell or scalloped shaped parlour chair, in a peach coloured fabric with single piping, having
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1840s English Early Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Queen Anne Beech Side Chairs Manner of Ball Circa 1710
Located in Louisville, KY
', London, 1991, figure 62. Additionally: This caned back Queen Anne 'India' patterned parlour chair was
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18th Century and Earlier English Used Parlour Chairs

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Beech, Walnut

A Parlour Maid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage chair has been restored and brought to life as a parlour maid using hand selected, eco
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Parlour Chairs

A Parlour Maid
A Parlour Maid
H 36 in Dm 25 in
Antique Pair of Upholstered Walnut Parlour or Side Chairs Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pair of upholstered Walnut parlour or side chairs, Scotland 1900, B1364 Scotland 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Mid-Century Eshmann Manual Operating X-Ray Table Industrial Loft Tattoo Parlour
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
complete with castors, notation plaque for Eshmann to side, ideal for Tatoo parlour or simply as a piece of
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20th Century Used Parlour Chairs

Good Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
on a period parlour chair, the whole on a fawn colored ground, presented in a later gilded moulded
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1860s English High Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Canvas

Sling Folding Chairs by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
Astounding Folding chairs Parlour version by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A. in Cueramo wood and
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20th Century Mexican Used Parlour Chairs

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Leather

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Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Used Parlour Chairs

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Iron

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time.  Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Used Parlour Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Used Parlour Chairs

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Parlour Chairs

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Used Parlour Chairs

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Hardwood

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Used Parlour Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Used Parlour Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Victorian Burgundy Velvet Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wide Victorian deep button-back armchair with turned legs, raised on castors. The armchair is in its original burgundy-coloured velvet upholstery and is in excellent condition for...
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Early 19th Century British High Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Victorian Burgundy Velvet Armchair
Victorian Burgundy Velvet Armchair
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Charming Pair of English Slipper Chairs Covered in Tapestry Style Fabric
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming pair of English slipper chairs covered in tapestry style fabric. Great compact scale and would be great by a fireplce.
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19th Century George III Used Parlour Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The button...
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1870s Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wood

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to the front out swept back legs, ori...
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1870s English Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany armchair which has a pretty shaped mahogany back with decoratively carved scrolled carved arms. It stands on elegant shaped cabriole l...
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1860s English Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair
H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 25.2 in
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France, 1870.
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1870s French Napoleon III Used Parlour Chairs

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Brocade, Beech

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a Senator's wife's wicker collection, this rare and beautiful complete wicker parlor set is of high quality with wood beads on the legs of the chairs and openwork curlicues c...
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1890s American Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

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Wicker

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come ac...
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1880s English High Victorian Used Parlour Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Used Parlour Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used parlour chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used parlour chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Used parlour chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used parlour chairs bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used parlour chairs over the years, but those made by Adrian Pearsall and Royal Chicago Products Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Parlour Chairs?

Used parlour chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,592, while the lowest priced sells for $228 and the highest can go for as much as $10,125.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Used Parlour Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    What used office chairs are worth can vary greatly. The maker, age, style, type and condition will all impact the value. Chairs made by certain makers may be worth quite a bit. Examples of chairs that are often highly sought after include those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll and Arne Jacobsen. Checking the sales history for chairs similar to yours can give you a rough idea of its value. For a more specific valuation, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a wide variety of office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.