1800's Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien
By Liberty & Co., Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exquisite survivor of 19th-century American craftsmanship, this sculptural wicker and cane rocking chair embodies the romance and artistry of the Victorian era. Its intricate, loo...
Cane, Bentwood
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Antique Victorian mahogany armchair with hand carved figural lion heads & claw feet.
Metal
Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 84cm Hei...
Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Dining Set Table and Chairs Gillows of Lancaster 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb Chippendale style mahogany dining table and chairs by Gillows of Lancaster The pieces bearing the prestigious Gillows stamp - please see the close up photo The dining chairs a...
Mahogany
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Late 1800, Victorian bow-back elbow Captain's chair made with turned spindles and a beautiful scrolled arm rest.
Elm
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H 32 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Seat Side Chair. Circa Early 1800s. Measurements: 32" H x 15" W x 18.5" D 16.5 Seat Height.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 19 in
Set of Four Antique Windsor Chairs, High Wycombe Dining Hoop Back, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four antique Windsor chairs from the High Wycombe area. Hoop back dining chairs with bobbin tail, circa 1880. Beautifully crafted, country kitchen dining chairs ...
Victorian Tub Chair Marquetry Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This pretty mahogany inlaid tub chair is from the late victorian period. The front legs being of a cabriole form with swept back legs. Circa 1880 Having elegant shaped arms and suppo...
Mahogany
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H 44.88 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Pair of American Victorian Eastlake Arm Chairs with a Bamboo Detail Late 1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
American Eastlake Victorian pair of arm chairs in the most unusual style. We cannot ever remember seeing faux bamboo used in the construction of Eastlake Victorian chairs. There are ...
Mahogany
$1,714Sale Price|24% Off
H 44.75 in Dm 18 in
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Curlicues, ...
Metal
$24,379
H 33.67 in W 31.5 in D 42.13 in
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivo...
Leather, Mahogany
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood Brothers, Late 19th Century
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Wicker
$59,761 / set
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 55.91 in
Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
There is no mistaking the style and sophisticated design of this dining set comprising an exquisite rare English antique Elizabethan Revival pollard oak extending dining table, circa...
Oak, Walnut
$10,956 / set
H 30.71 in Dm 47.25 in
19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced structure of the chairs for daily use. Spring seat. French mahogany dining table...
Mahogany
$1,475
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...
Metal
$1,250
H 24.5 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Indianapolis Mfg Co Wicker Rattan Portrait Chair 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...
Wicker
Victorian Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderfully shaped Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Requires reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 32 in D 31 in
Antique Wicker Wing Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, Bar Harbor Style
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful, antique Heywood Wakefield, Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, recently acquired from a private estate. It is done in natural finish with green accent trim, American, ci...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Carved Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique 19th century Victorian mahogany carved armchair having a beautiful carved pierced shaped back. Shaped carved open arms, standing on carved cabriole feet and outs...
Other
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
$5,364 / set
H 39.97 in W 31.11 in D 31.89 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare pair of Victorian Circa 1860-1880 hand carved Library armchairs...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.' Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.
Linen, Mahogany
$1,310
H 37.01 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in
1950s, Danish relax armchair, green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax armchair. Green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat and back. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-15 years ago. Good conditi...
Velvet, Ash
$1,450
H 40 in W 22 in D 33.75 in
Folk Art Bent Twig Hand Crafted Adirondack Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair C1900
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing original condition, so we'll taken care of and preserved. 125 years ago John Wiltout built this chair from hickory branches and a pine seat. Square head nails were used and t...
Hickory, Pine
Victorian Wicker Arm Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, 19th Century USA
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
Wicker
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...
Mahogany
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden & Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly fitted to each other and freshly hand painted with Rustoleum hunter green gloss. Ver...
Iron
$5,364
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique renaissance revival lounge chair featuring a finely carved carved walnut frame, a bronze medallion at the crest, and brass casters with wooden wheels on the front legs. Attri...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$12,500 / set
H 39.5 in W 44.5 in D 30.5 in
Victorian Wicker Parlor Suite by Heywood Wakefield Company., C. 1890-1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare three piece wicker parlor suite of hand woven reed and caning done in a a beautiful mellow natural finish.attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company Wakefield ,Ma. late...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Hardwood
Sold|$31,200
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Located in Porto, PT
An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the grand tradition of the Empire and Neoclassical styles, and distinguished by its extraor...
Textile, Silk, Wood
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