Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 20th century American Victorian Golden Oak pressed and Spindle Back Side Charis with carved
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 20th century American Victorian Golden Oak pressed and Spindle Back Side Charis with carved
Wood
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
Tiger Maple Victorian Antique Spindle Back Settee Bench
Located in Lomita, CA
gatherings and guests. An antique Victorian tiger maple spindle-back settee American or English, probably
Maple
$2,779
H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Antique Mahogany & Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Hillcrest Mahogany Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
Iron, Brass
Victorian Walnut Spindle Back Ball And Claw Swivel Piano Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
This spindle back piano stool was made in the later part of the Victorian period. It's made of
Metal
$650
H 31 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinished). Circa Late 19th
Walnut
$1,295
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been
Cane, Mahogany
$2,404
H 32.29 in W 22.25 in D 19.3 in
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat & Brass Studs A
Iron
$1,295
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Victorian American Flame Mahogany with Inlays Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Victorian American flame mahogany with inlays spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair
Cane, Mahogany
$2,015
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
Tiger Maple Five-Piece Spindle Back Settee, Four Antique Windsor Back Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
gatherings and guests. An antique Victorian tiger maple spindle-back settee American or English, probably
Maple
$2,546Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 17.13 in D 16.93 in
Pair of 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Turned Hallway Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Hand Crafted 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Hallway Chairs Both An
Beech, Elm
$1,295 / set
H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Spindle back and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion in good
Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany
$1,050 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs with newer caning. Measures 16.5
Cane, Walnut
American Victorian Walnut Piano Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut spindle back piano swivel chair with glass ball and claw feet.
Glass
Victorian Mahogany Child's Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany spindle back child's arm chair with red velvet seat.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 22.25 in D 22.05 in
English Georgian Elm Windsor Armchair Double Bow Spindle Back, 1900s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very attractive elm windsor chair A magnificent early 20th Century oak and Elm wood double spindle
Elm, Oak
English Victorian Tufted Leather Barrel Back Open Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
English Victorian tufted leather barrel back spindle support open armchair. The chair is mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.5 in W 17 in L 32.5 in
Antique Late Victorian Spindle Back Accent Caned Bamboo Accent Chair Colonial
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian, British Colonial inspired side chair. Made from walnut with spindled bamboo like
Cane, Walnut
Victorian mahogany and leather spindle back library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional Victorian armchair with solid mahogany frame and tan leather cushions. Great
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian mahogany and leather spindle back library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional Victorian armchair with solid mahogany frame and tan leather cushions. Great
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 18 in D 21 in
2 Antique Victorian Oak Side Chairs Green Upholstered Spindled Accent High Back
Located in Dayton, OH
2 late Victorian oak side chair. Features a high back with spindled and carved accents. Upholstered
Oak
Sold
H 43.51 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back carver chair. An English oak and mahogany hallway elbow
Oak
Antique Elm Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
This antique spindle back Windsor armchair is quite old & I’m not sure if it’s 19th or 18th century
Elm
Sold
H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Small Antique Tanner's Chair, English, Ash, Elm, Spindle Back, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique tanner's chair. An English, ash and elm spindle back countryhouse
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 19.1 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Elbow Chair, English Oak, Hall Carver, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back elbow chair. An English, oak hallway carver seat, dating
Oak
Sold
H 33.27 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Rare Set of 8 Victorian Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs Solid Carved Elm
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of 8 Victorian Elm Windsor Spindle back
Elm
Antique Elm Spindle Wheel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
the two layers of spindles, a central splat with the carved out wheel on the top section. It’s also
Elm
Harlequin Set of 12 Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with differing elements, such as the spindles, legs and scoop on the back. All in good condition with
Walnut
4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane
Cane, Oak
4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane
Cane, Oak
Pair of Late Victorian Bentwood Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair late Victorian English spindle back bentwood tub chairs with beautiful turning and later
Wood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Half Settee, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Eastlake half-settee offers spindle back walnut frame with upholstered seat
Upholstery, Walnut
Ash & Elm Spindleback Chair, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Ash & Elm Spindleback Chair England circa 1890 Victorian hand made spindle back armchair
Wood, Ash, Elm
Set of 6 American Victorian Spindle Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Victorian (19th-20th century) golden oak pressed and spindle back side chairs
Oak
Sold
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian Lancashire Spindle Back Dining, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a top quality antique elbow chair, a Victorian Lancashire spindle back dining chair
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 33.27 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair Solid Carved Elm Part of a Large Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare Victorian Elm Windsor Spindle back dining chair
Elm
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker. Probably made
Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
English Windsor Comb Spindle Back Armchair with Rare Rattan Seat, circa 1900
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely circa 1900 English Windsor comb back spindle
Rattan, Wood
Antique Windsor Chair Oak Spindle Back Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful antique Victorian solid oak spindle back elbow chair, circa 1860, elegant
Oak
Antique Victorian Side Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
A delightful Victorian-era side chair with spindle back and hand-carved frame. Newly refinished
Leather, Mahogany
$17,800 / item
H 30 in W 40 in D 96 in
Live Edge Walnut Table Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Live Edge Walnut Table features the beautiful "live edge" curving contour of a tree's natural profile. Each slab will be different. Shown and priced here for a single slab, wide ...
Iron
$1,600
H 26.38 in W 23.43 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...
Cedar, Pine
19th C. Brass Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic mid-19th century spun brass bucket with a forged steel handle. The bucket is in overall good condition with the normal anticipated dings and patina. The bucket is ...
Brass, Steel
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Beech, Mohair
$4,099
H 41.93 in W 43.31 in D 83.27 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame Please note th...
Oak
$4,099
H 59.26 in W 48.23 in D 81.89 in
Antique French Hand Painted Ornately Decorated Bed Frame in Oak Pine Slats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame This bed is of the finest quality, it has some good age to it, it ...
Oak, Pine
Lovely Long Table, France circa 1890-1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome rustic antique French long table, made in circa 1890-1900, in a wonderful simple design and with wide planks. Originally from an old French country house, where the servant...
Wood
$2,473Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.78 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
Quality Victorian Antique Carved Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Victorian antique carved mahogany dressing table having an attractive shaped upper section, tilting mirror with elegantly scrolled carved supports. It has three small attract...
Other
1940s Wingback Chair by Danish Furniture Maker
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful wingback chair made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s. The framework is made from oak and is upholstered in a beautifully woven striped textile, in very good origina...
Textile, Oak
$302 / item
H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years. The construction is still ...
Rush, Oak
Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbanding and inlay supported by squar...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$3,400
H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Original Lithograph PENCIL SIGNED Ed. 30/150 Affiche avant la lettre LAS MUJERAS
By Rufino Tamayo
Located in New York, NY
Here we have an Original Pencil Signed and Numbered Lithograph by Rufino Tamayo, famous Mexican American Artist…. known for abstract Figurative Expressionist images There was only a...
Lithograph
$13,346
H 38.39 in W 88.98 in D 12.8 in
7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Exceptional proportion, ideal for the ...
Wood
Tillikum Black Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum bench in Blackened Oak is set on matte black frame and legs for a dramatic statement. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern...
Walnut, Paper, Oak
$1,231
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture wool fabric, teak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Multicolor furniture wool fabric, teak wood. Light brown leather buttons. Wood construction renew...
Wool, Faux Leather, Teak
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a deep red corduroy fabric. Its teak legs are in good condition, with only minor scu...
Fabric, Teak
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.
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