18th Century Welsh Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This lovely country farm oak lambing chair was found in Wales, UK. From the 17th to the 19th
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Welsh Antique Chairs
18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century oak welsh wainscot hall chair with beautifully worn arms from years of use. Simple
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18th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable
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18th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Welsh Elm Folk Farmhouse Chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th Century Elm Folk Farmhouse chair, simplistic form, probably Welsh origin dates from
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19th Century Welsh Primitive Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair This is one for the purest of true folk-art
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1780s Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Welsh Oak Country Side Chair or Backstool, 18th Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
An unusual side chair, or backstool, in native Welsh oak. The back is particularly tall and has a
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18th Century Welsh Country Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Glastonbury Chair, Welsh Oak, Gothic Revival Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
$2,756
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 23.43 in
Antique Glastonbury Chair, Welsh Oak, Gothic Revival Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Glastonbury chair. A Welsh, oak ecclesiastical elbow seat with Gothic overtones
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Late 19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the
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19th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
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Early 1800s Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
Early 18th Century Welsh Oak Joined Backstool
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak backstool from England. This is a rare example of an oak backstool from Wales during Queen Anne's reign over England. The back of the stool has a hand-carv...
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18th Century Welsh Queen Anne Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous near pair of elm ladder back chairs One is slightly taller than the other Lovely
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Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Georgian Oak Country Chairs 1780 Country Farmhouse Welsh Dining Antique
$1,715 / set
H 38.39 in W 19.49 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Georgian Oak Country Chairs 1780 Country Farmhouse Welsh Dining Antique
Located in London, GB
Welsh oak vase-back chairs which exude antique country charm and will enhance any setting with their
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A richly patinated and very sculptural Welsh elm armchair with three spats set within two rails
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Early 19th Century Welsh Country Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful early 19th Century primative Welsh child's Windsor chair having bentwood back supported
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Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Sycamore
19thC Welsh Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 19thC Welsh Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chair sku 2162 W52 x D32 x H87 cm Seat height
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17th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland. Primitive construction and design
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Late 18th Century English Country Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
$3,913
H 42.92 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Charismatic 18th Century Welsh Oak Armchair Enhance your living space with the
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Early 18th Century British Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Back Chair Original Green Paint Folk Art
$1,776
H 25.6 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Back Chair Original Green Paint Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful early 19th century Welsh Windsor stick back chair, with just the best original
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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Original Welsh Lambing Chair, Wales circa 1870
Located in Knutsford, GB
An original Welsh Lambing Chair Sourced from Anglesey. Painted Elm. Pierced love heart to the
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1870s Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and extremely rare original oak Great chair (Wales c. 1620) made for the child of a very
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17th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Wonderful 17th Century Welsh Oak Chair - Initialled c. 1660
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really beautiful high backed 17th Century Welsh oak 'back stool' - peg jointed and solid with
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17th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Welsh Country Oak Ladderback Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A set of 6 early Welsh dining chairs with charming ladderbacks and pad feet. Mid 18th Century and
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs
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Early 20th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Elm Primitive Chair
Located in London, GB
Rare Welsh elm chair, circa 1760.
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Mid-18th Century Primitive Welsh Antique Chairs
Pair of Beech and Elm Windsor Elbow Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Windsor Elbow chairs. Probably Welsh. with spindle back and under arm support, on
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19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Rare Welsh Silhouette Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare early 18th century Welsh Silhouette chair having sinuously shaped back arms and seat with
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Early 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rare Welsh Cricket Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual vernacular Welsh oak backstool of snowshoe form to back and seat, chamfered cricket type
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rustic Welsh Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Quirky rustic Welsh ash and oak windsor or "stick" chair having protruding backrest with trefoil
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18th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
Antique Victorian Welsh Oak Spinning Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian welsh oak spinning chair, which I believe is so named because they used to sit on
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Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Primitive Stick Welsh Windsor Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive stick welsh windsor chair, unusual construction
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18th Century and Earlier British Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Welsh Shepherd's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional example of an 18th century Welsh shepherd's chair with good, nutty color in richly
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1770s Great Britain (UK) Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Diminutive Welsh Vernacular Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual early 19th century Welsh oak diminutive windsor chair having simple comb back, over spoke
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Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Welsh 19th Century Folk Art ‘Stick Chair’
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Welsh 19th century Folk Art ‘Stick chair’, Wales ca. 1880. Constructed out of dark finished Elm. In
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19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Exceptional 18th Century Welsh Corner Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual and fine 18th Century Welsh oak corner chair, The rounded arm with molded headrest over
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Antique Victorian Welsh Oak Spinning Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Welsh oak spinning chair, which I believe is so named because they used to sit on
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Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning 18th Century Welsh Vernacular Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 18th century Welsh vernacular comb-back Windsor chair of simple design with well-worn
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18th Century British Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Welsh Queen Anne Folk Art Side Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming and quirky Welsh oak folk art side chair, the arched crest with pierced hearts and moons
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Queen Anne Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Welsh Farmhouse Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming Welsh farmhouse windsor comb back armchair of small scale with beautiful patina
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1830s Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Set of 6 Welsh Spindle-Back Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of six spindle-back chairs with turned back posts, shaped crest rails, and multiple tapered
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19th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rush, Wood
Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 18th/early 19th C Welsh "lambing" chair with wonderful carved side wings, boldly shaped
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Welsh Antique Chairs
Primitive 19th century chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry original 19th century Welsh stick back chair. Made from elm with a solid one slab seat
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Early 19th Century Welsh Victorian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
18th Century Welsh Folk Art Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Welsh oak folk art chair, the arched back with pierced heart over quirky shaped splat, with
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Early 19th c. Welsh Oak Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century oak Welsh lambing chair with very good color. Paneled back and sides, shaped
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
17th Century English or Welsh Wainscot Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Most unusual 17th century English or welsh wainscot chair having a shaped and scroll carved crest
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Mid-17th Century English Baroque Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Welsh Stick Chair United Kingdom
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small 18th century Welsh Stick armchair in good condition. The beautiful weathered chair shows
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Welsh Comb-Back Stick Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh comb-back stick chair from Cardiganshire. This chair originates from the
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Late 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
English or Welsh 18th c. Vase-Splat Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English or Welsh oak windsor chair having marvellously carved ear backcrests and vase-shaped
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Welsh Stickback Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
Lovely patina on this Welsh stickback chair, great lines, almost modern.
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Mid-19th Century British Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
18th Century Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 18th century Welsh stick chair with a thick burl walnut seat, unusual heavy front arm
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18th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Walnut
18th Century Welsh Lambing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 18th century Welsh oak wingback lambing chair having a back constructed of three
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18th Century Welsh Primitive Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Welsh Country Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Welsh country folk art chair in elm. Beautiful patina, wonderful workmanship and
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18th Century English Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
18th Century Primitive Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
18th Century primitive Welsh Windsor armchair, or stick chair, circa 1740-1760. All-original: elm
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1740s Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Paint
18th Century Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Chireno, TX
A wonderful, primitive early or mid-18th century Welsh stick chair from ash and oak wood with a
Category
Early 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
Early 18th Century Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Chireno, TX
A whimsical, primitive early 18th century Welsh stick chair from ash and elm wood with a well
Category
Early 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Antique Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Houston, TX
A Welsh Primitive comb-back stick chair. Very thick seat, handmade spindles. Elm and ash. Wonderful
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18th Century English Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Welsh Corner Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welsh Corner Chair
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Antique Welsh Pine Desk Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very charming, practical too as it is the right seat height and a convenient size. Pegged and sturdy with a good patina. Cut-out and shaped back rails add to a good look.
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
1800's Welsh Painted Arm Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Painted Welsh arm chair.
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Welsh Period Oak Corner Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Such a handsome chair. Very early corner chair, with a drop-in seat, easy to reupholster. Corner
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Welsh Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dorchester, GB
Set of four Welsh farmhouse chairs with a lovely inlaid Daliesque moustache detail that make these
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Early 20th Century British Country Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Low Chair, circa 1721
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Early 18th century Welsh Folk Art low chair, circa 1721 restored. All of the items that we
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1720s Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Primitive Welsh Stick Chair, Vernacular Windsor, Country Armchair
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Primitive Welsh Stick Chair, Vernacular Windsor, Country Armchair
Located in Totnes, GB
A rare and beautiful yet robust primitive Welsh stick chair in a sumptuous pale colour. One can’t
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18th Century Welsh Primitive Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Pine
Primitive Welsh Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful worn and patinaed wooden comb back Windsor style armchair with five legs
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Welsh Child's Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Oak Child's Chair of the Windsor Type. Welsh, Circa 1800
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
ready to go straight into a home. We have photographed the chairs with a Welsh farmhouse table in oak
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Early 19th Century British Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Rush
Primitive Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful early 19th century painted Welsh stick chair, from Cardiganshire region of South
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Early 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Primitive Early 19th Century Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful early 19th century painted Welsh stick chair, from Cardiganshire region of South
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Early 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Welsh Provincial Green Painted Open Armchair, circa 1830-1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
influence; this chair would have been well used within the rooms of a Welsh farmhouse in the second quarter
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1830s Welsh Early Victorian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Pine
Carved Oak Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unique Welsh oak chair with triangle seat and detailed carved back.
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19th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
18th Century Primitive Welsh Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th English oak windsor chair has a very distinct look, as it is tall and narrow Shaker look
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Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Welsh Oak Corner Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming Welsh period oak corner chair of typical smaller size. The dark oak is rich in wear and
Category
18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Good George III Welsh Primitive Comb-Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful primitive Welsh armchair retaining all the great patina of over two centuries of use
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh George III Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
17th Century Welsh Children’s Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair and Leather
Sold
H 23 in W 11 in D 14 in
17th Century Welsh Children’s Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique Welsh children’s chair upholstered in green mohair and leather from the 17th
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17th Century Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720
$2,695
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique carved oak English George I wainscot chair, Yorkshire, circa 1720. The chair with a carved back crest with scrolled interlaced carving below and a pair of turned finia...
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Early 18th Century English George I Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...
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Early 19th Century English Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
Antique 17th Century Irish Oak Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 17th century Irish oak table with carving on the apron on three side. Turned baluster legs with beautifully worn stretchers, all original to the piece, between the legs. Legs...
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17th Century Irish Jacobean Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair ha...
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18th Century Irish Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
19th Century Country Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A charming and lovely example of an ash and rush seated Cheshire country chair. This large elbow chair having superb color and patina throughout. With a decorative spindle back and o...
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19th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Rush
18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece
$3,600
H 43.5 in W 37 in D 20 in
18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 18th century lambing chair, great color and patination, nice accent piece or captains chair. Measures: 43.5" x 27" x 30". Would look good in a library or office
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Late 18th Century British George III Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Cricket table
Located in Houston, TX
An early 19th century elm and oak cricket table, with straight tapering legs,
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century windsor chair, circa 1840. Beautifully worn seat and arms.
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19th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century hedge row chair in elm from England. Has the crest detail on top. Beautiful patina, circa 1760.
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Mid-18th Century English Welsh Antique Chairs
Antique English Wing Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1700’s English Oak Wing Chair. Arm height 23”
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1790s British Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...
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1790s English Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...
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Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Welsh Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Sycamore
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Welsh Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Welsh antique chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and elm, all Welsh antique chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Welsh antique chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Welsh antique chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Victorian and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Welsh Antique Chairs?
Welsh antique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $14,900.
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 Welsh Antique Chairs
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
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