Decorative Victorian circa 1880 Walnut Medallion Back Side Dressing Table Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice lovely English Walnut circa 1880 Medallion back side or dressing table chair. A very well made and decorative piece, the timber patina...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Antique Victorian/Early 20th Century Oak Dressing Table Stool Window Seat Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian or early 20th century oak dressing table stool or window seat. A quality stool, with no loose joints or wobbles. No wood worm. Sabre legs. Great proport...
Oak
Victorian Walnut Revolving Dressing or Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian walnut revolving dressing / music chair, having carved shaped back and with central acanthus scrolls, to the revolving upholstered circular adjustable seat rising above a c...
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H 34.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Nursing or Dressing Table Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved nursing or dressing table chair having a beautiful shaped rounded back with an attractive carved top rail and centre splat.
Other
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H 34.06 in W 18.12 in D 18.71 in
Antique Boudoir Chair, French, Giltwood, Bedroom Dressing Seat, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boudoir chair. A French, giltwood and silk cotton bedroom dressing seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Giltwood
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H 31.3 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Lovely Early Victorian Inlaid French Walnut Side Chair Ideal as Bedroom Dressing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice early Victorian French walnut inlaid side or bedroom dressing table chair A very well made and decorative piece, the timber patina is ...
Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved and Upholstered Walnut Ladies Dressing Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
late 19th Century carved and upholstered walnut ladys dressing stool, having low horseshoe back, circular screw-adjustable seat and acanthus carved cabriole legs with volute feet ...
Walnut
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H 28.55 in W 22.64 in D 22.25 in
Antique Corner Arm Chair, English, Walnut, Dressing Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner arm chair. An English, walnut dressing seat in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Walnut
Victorian Satin birch dressing table with a Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0278 Fine quality Victorian Gothic Revival satin birch dressing table, having original mirror in moulded frame on finely carved with Gothic motifs uprights terminating in three oak ...
Satin
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.75 in W 17.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860 Measures - 33 5/8" x 17 5/8" x 20 1/2" This boudoir chair is attributed to the style of John Henry Belter, known for hi...
Rosewood
$175
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B). Item features turn carved legs, cane seat, curved and carved backrest, very nice antique item. Circa...
Cane, Walnut
$550
H 29.5 in W 26.25 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian French Style Mahogany Vanity Accent Side Chair with Round Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French Style Mahogany Vanity Accent Side Chair with Round Seat. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, gold upholstered seat, nicely carved de...
Abalone, Mahogany
$585
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor or dining chair. Made of walnut featuring a balloon back with leaf and berry crown and floral needlepoint seat with nailhead trim. Dimensions: 18.5" w x 20...
Textile, Walnut
$650
H 36 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair. Item features remarkable patina, shapely Queen Anne legs, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely ...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved walnut side chair having a pretty quality carved walnut top rail supported by solid walnut barley twist supports with original turned finials. It has a newly...
Walnut
Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Seat Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Seat Corner Chair. Good antique condition. Measures 24.5" in width, 22" in depth, 29" in height. Seat height is 16" and the arm height is 26.25"....
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Victorian Style Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Victorian Style Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair. measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and stands 34.25" tall. Seat height is 17.75".
Hardwood, Cane
$475 / item
H 44.75 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Side Chair With Needle Point Upholstery
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine French Victorian hand carved walnut high back chair with lovely ecclesiastical detailing on barley twist legs and united by a classic turned H-stretcher. Winged putto flankin...
Brass
19th Century Walnut Wood Edwardian Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a dining chair, distinguished by dark walnut with inlaid marquetry floral. Dating to 19th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibili...
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chair measuring 20" in width, 20" in depth and standing 36.25" in height with a seat height of 18"
Upholstery, Walnut
$750
H 33 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Antique Early 20th C. Michigan Chair Company Walnut Side Chair Embroidered Seat
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Michigan Chair Company Victorian style side or desk chair, circa 1910-20. Made from walnut with an ornate crest rail and spindled back. Features a floral embroidered seat over turned...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,215
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Quality 19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut carved ladies chair having a quality solid carved walnut back with lovely shaped turned carved supports and raised on turned reeded legs to the front...
Walnut
$373
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 23.82 in
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining chair with original upholstery A good looking well made and decorative chair. Th...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut carved chair having a beautifully carved shaped back with a carved pierced border. Newly re-upholstered back and seat in a quality stylish fabric. St...
Walnut
$1,385
H 44.49 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Beautiful quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair, having a quality carved walnut shaped back with beautiful floral and scroll detail, a newly reupholstered seat and bac...
Walnut
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