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Victorian Throne Chair

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Oversized Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in a

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions. Item features lion

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair
Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair

Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian hand carved oak Gothic revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and needle

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

& Hers Throne Chairs comprised of oak frames with black and gold details, red hopsacking fabric on backs

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons
Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons

Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

walnut, Italian high back throne chairs . These are pure art furniture from every angle, the old

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather
Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather

Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chair An ornately carved and decorated original chair. The leather upholstery is period, heavily

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eight Carved Jacobean Throne Dining Chairs Hand Painted & Embossed Leather Seats
Eight Carved Jacobean Throne Dining Chairs Hand Painted & Embossed Leather Seats

Eight Carved Jacobean Throne Dining Chairs Hand Painted & Embossed Leather Seats

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of mid Victorian throne dining chairs based

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS

SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx carved throne

Category

Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne chair having a quality carved oak top rail with

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair
Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair

Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This English Victorian carved walnut tall back throne chair is a magnificent statement piece

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Antique Victorian Ornate Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair 58"
Monumental Antique Victorian Ornate Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair 58"

Monumental Antique Victorian Ornate Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair 58"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental antique Victorian throne armchair. Made of oak featuring ornate reticulated design with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Antique Victorian Open Arm/Throne Chair, Carved Walnut, Scotland 1880, H150
Antique Victorian Open Arm/Throne Chair, Carved Walnut, Scotland 1880, H150

Antique Victorian Open Arm/Throne Chair, Carved Walnut, Scotland 1880, H150

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian open armchair, carved walnut, throne chair, Scotland 1880, H150 Scotland, 1880

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs
Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs

Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs, having quality carved oak backs with

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Monumental Victorian Quartersawn Oak Carved Throne Chairs
Antique 19th Century Monumental Victorian Quartersawn Oak Carved Throne Chairs

Antique 19th Century Monumental Victorian Quartersawn Oak Carved Throne Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century monumental Victorian Quartersawn oak carved throne chairs 68" An amazing

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Antique 19th Century High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870
Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870

Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This monumental Victorian walnut throne chair is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship

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Antique 1870s European High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Thrones
Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Thrones

Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Thrones

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H 48 in W 27 in D 31 in

Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Thrones

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Thrones with Scroll Arms with Acanthus Leaf Carving, Lion Paw Feet and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Large Outstanding Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Armchair
Large Outstanding Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Armchair

Large Outstanding Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Armchair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large outstanding antique Victorian quality carved oak throne armchair having a quality shaped

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Figural Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs Victorian Gothic Spanish Revival
Antique Figural Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs Victorian Gothic Spanish Revival

Antique Figural Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs Victorian Gothic Spanish Revival

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique figural carved mahogany throne chairs Victorian Gothic Spanish Revival Monumental pair

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

2 Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Carved Throne Chairs Tufted Red Velour Pair
2 Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Carved Throne Chairs Tufted Red Velour Pair

2 Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Carved Throne Chairs Tufted Red Velour Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique Victorian Gothic Style highback throne chairs. Features a walnut frame with

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Late 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Fine Set 8 Carved Walnut Throne Style Victorian Dining Chairs with Genuine Suede
Fine Set 8 Carved Walnut Throne Style Victorian Dining Chairs with Genuine Suede

Fine Set 8 Carved Walnut Throne Style Victorian Dining Chairs with Genuine Suede

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic set of finely carved walnut diing chairs of the late Victorian era. The chairs

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Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Carlo Bugatti Throne Chair Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Wood Rare Find, circa 1900
Carlo Bugatti Throne Chair Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Wood Rare Find, circa 1900

Carlo Bugatti Throne Chair Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Wood Rare Find, circa 1900

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti throne chair. This chair

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20th Century Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Oak Throne Chair
Victorian Oak Throne Chair

Victorian Oak Throne Chair

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H 66 in W 28 in D 26 in

Victorian Oak Throne Chair

Located in Pueblo, CO

Monumental oak gothic throne chair, wine velvet upholstery. Highly carved and in excellent

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield
19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Attributed to American furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield, this nineteenth century throne

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Paint

Pair of Walnut Framed Lion Head Carved Throne High Back Armchairs, circa 1870
Pair of Walnut Framed Lion Head Carved Throne High Back Armchairs, circa 1870

Pair of Walnut Framed Lion Head Carved Throne High Back Armchairs, circa 1870

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1870 hand carved walnut throne chairs depicting Lion’s heads with original distressed upholstery

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

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H 45.5 in W 28 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Victorian carved oak throne chair, circa 1880. Grand carved oak throne chair of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED OAK WAINSCOT THRONE CHAIR
VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED OAK WAINSCOT THRONE CHAIR

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED OAK WAINSCOT THRONE CHAIR

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED OAK WAINSCOT THRONE CHAIR, BEAUTIFULLY CARVED WITH DETAIL

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

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H 45.5 in W 28 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Victorian carved oak throne chair circa 1880. Grand carved oak throne chair of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Throne Chair with Reading Stand
Victorian Oak Throne Chair with Reading Stand

Victorian Oak Throne Chair with Reading Stand

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H 45.67 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Victorian Oak Throne Chair with Reading Stand

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very unusual Victorian oak throne chair with a J.Carter patent mahogany and brass reading

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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Large Heavily Carved Figural Victorian Walnut Throne Chair with Putti Cherubs
Large Heavily Carved Figural Victorian Walnut Throne Chair with Putti Cherubs

Large Heavily Carved Figural Victorian Walnut Throne Chair with Putti Cherubs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This antique carved throne chair is

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Antique Early 1900s European High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Bishops throne chair. Made of oak, featuring serpentine arms and

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair
Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair

Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair

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H 58.25 in W 30.5 in D 31 in

Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 58.25in W: 30.5in D: 31in SH: 19in This antique carved throne chair is made of the

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Victorian Oak and Leather High Back Throne Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Victorian Oak and Leather High Back Throne Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Victorian Oak and Leather High Back Throne Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly impressive antique pair of Victorian solid oak high backed Judges Throne chairs

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism
Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism

Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Savannah, GA

Victorian Eastlake large upholstered solid oak throne chairs from Masonic Lodge with lots of

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Antique 1880s American Eastlake Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique Victorian Baroque Style Figural Throne Armchair, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Baroque Style Figural Throne Armchair, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Baroque Style Figural Throne Armchair, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian Baroque style figural throne chair offers carved walnut frame with tall back

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak and Leather Gothic Throne Chairs
19th Century Pair of Carved Oak and Leather Gothic Throne Chairs

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak and Leather Gothic Throne Chairs

Located in London, GB

This is a truly impressive antique pair of Victorian solid oak high backed throne chairs, circa

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian Wicker Seat Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair
Victorian Wicker Seat Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair

Victorian Wicker Seat Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian hand carved oak Gothic Revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and seat

Category

Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair
Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair

Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair

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H 51.19 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in

Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

Carved oak throne high back chair with carved backrest. Each armrest has a carved lion head. The

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Antique 1850s British Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Throne Chair
Stunning Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Throne Chair

Stunning Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Stunning Victorian Gothic carved oak throne chair This is a superb very large armchair, the back

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Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Armchairs

Signed American Carved Oak Eagle Motif Throne Chair
Signed American Carved Oak Eagle Motif Throne Chair

Signed American Carved Oak Eagle Motif Throne Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed American carved oak eagle motif throne chair, with barley twist and medallion carved

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Mahogany and Leather Masonic Throne Chair
Mahogany and Leather Masonic Throne Chair

Mahogany and Leather Masonic Throne Chair

Located in Salisbury, GB

An impressive late 19th Century Masonic fiddleback mahogany and leather throne chair of large

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Victorian Leather Throne Chair
Victorian Leather Throne Chair

Victorian Leather Throne Chair

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H 52.5 in Dm 20 in

Victorian Leather Throne Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Victorian Leather Throne Chair with Brass Nailheads needs some repair.

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair
Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

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H 52 in W 25 in D 27 in

Victorian Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Vancouver, BC

Large oak Victorian hall chair of Baroque style with heavily carved back and arms with an

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Carved Victorian Oak Throne Chair
Carved Victorian Oak Throne Chair

Carved Victorian Oak Throne Chair

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H 53 in W 27 in D 25 in

Carved Victorian Oak Throne Chair

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ornately carved oak barley twist throine chair with carved and upholstered back and upholstered

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Pair of Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm / Throne Chairs
Pair of Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm / Throne Chairs

Pair of Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm / Throne Chairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of Scottish Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chairs with heavily-carved top rails, caned

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Fantastic Antique Carved Oak Throne Chair
Fantastic Antique Carved Oak Throne Chair

Fantastic Antique Carved Oak Throne Chair

Located in Stutton, GB

Fantastic antique carved oak throne chair, lovely carved detail to the top, carved back, lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chair, Victorian Carved Barley Twist Chair, Scotland 1880s, B1333
Antique Oak Chair, Victorian Carved Barley Twist Chair, Scotland 1880s, B1333

Antique Oak Chair, Victorian Carved Barley Twist Chair, Scotland 1880s, B1333

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak chair, Victorian heavily carved barley twist throne chair, antique armchair, Scotland

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Located in Topeka, KS

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Located in New York, NY

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Fabric, Walnut

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H 200.79 in W 120.08 in D 82.68 in

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.

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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Armchair, circa 1880
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Located in Portland, OR

Antique Baroque carved walnut throne chair, circa 1880. The chair having a carved crest with a shell motif to the center flanked by a pair of finials, the central black-splat heavil...

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Antique 1880s English Baroque Revival Armchairs

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Walnut

Hand Carved Black Stained Oak Gothic Revival Side Chair w/ Wicker Seat
Hand Carved Black Stained Oak Gothic Revival Side Chair w/ Wicker Seat

Hand Carved Black Stained Oak Gothic Revival Side Chair w/ Wicker Seat

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and seat. Circa 1860.

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Victorian Throne Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic victorian throne chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every victorian throne chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the victorian throne chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian throne chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made victorian throne chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carlo Bugatti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Victorian Throne Chair?

Prices for a victorian throne chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $531 and can go as high as $13,449, while the average can fetch as much as $2,240.

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 Victorian Throne Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.