William And Mary Pair Of Chairs
William & Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of William & Mary ladderback side chairs. Tall chair backs are constructed with three cross
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Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of William & Mary / Queen Anne Style Chairs with Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Matched pair of 18th century William & Mary transition to Queen Anne style side chairs with hand
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Antique 18th Century Spanish William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 45.28 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
the Kennedy family of Culzean and Cassilis.
A pair of almost identical chairs are in the Cleveland
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Antique 17th Century William & Mary Oak Joined Back Stools Side Chairs 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A true pair of late 17th century William & Mary period oak joined back stools/side chairs, circa
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 48.5 in W 17 in D 13 in
Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Pair 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand-Carved William & Mary High Back Chairs
By Paine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A majestic mismatched Pair of 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand crafted and Carved William & Mary
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Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
H 45.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine, early pair of Georgian oak hall chairs with turned legs and stretchers, and canted splat
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Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of leather wingback chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of walnut leather wing chairs
This pair of walnut leather wing chairs with the solid walnut
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Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 17th Century William and Mary Walnut Armchairs
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptionally rare matching pair William and Mary carved walnut armchairs , dating to the late
Category
Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Jacobean-Revival Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique Jacobean-style mahogany side chairs, c.1900, are newly upholstered in one shade
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Antique 19th Century Unknown William and Mary Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Antique Jacobean-Revival Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique Jacobean-style side mahogany chairs are newly upholstered in one shade of beige
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Antique 19th Century Unknown William and Mary Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair 17th Century English Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A very handsome pair of 17th century William and Mary side or hall chairs with exquisite carving
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Side Chairs
Fine quality William and Mary style giltwood arm chairs, C19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of William and Mary style carved gilt wood arm chairs with scrolling open arms
Category
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 46.46 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Lincoln, GB
A finely carved pair of early 20th century walnut hall chairs in the William and Mary style, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s British Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
.
References:
Christie’s sold a similar William and Mary period chest @ £18,750 “with restorations and
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century American Mahogany Armchairs
Located in CABA, AR
elegance of the William and Mary style. With their distinctive curved armrests and backs, these chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique Circa 1910 reproduction of the Duke of Leeds double chair from Hornby Castle.
William
Category
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Silk
Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Pair of Curtain Pelmets From the Collection of the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle
Two
Category
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
illustrated in The History of English Furniture by Percy MacQuoid, 1905.
William & Mary form parcel gilt and
Category
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Anne to the Virgin Mary. A cassone was largely immovable. In a culture where chairs were reserved for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 52.13 in W 83.5 in D 29.75 in
Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Five curtain pelmets, comprising: two pairs and a single, upholstered in stone velour with twisted
Category
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
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Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs.
These Chairs are in the Style of Giles Grendey.
Circa 1920
The Chairs are Raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Pad Feet, Having Carved Shells to t...
Category
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt.
This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes.
The whole is raised on beautiful tap...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Beech
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685.
Of compact size and proportions.
In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinate...
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 40.75 in W 29.13 in D 29.5 in
Late 19th century Queen Anne style Side Chair, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Queen Anne style side chair, English. Diminutive scale. Simple cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Inset slip seat. Shaped crest rail and typical Queen Anne design ba...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Style Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of four mahogany Queen Anne style chairs with a pleasant warm color and patina, typical vase shaped center splat, upholstered slip seats for easy recovering, cabriole legs with ...
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Antique 1890s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
English Knole Sofa with Custom Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Knole sofa with custom upholstery. The sofa has rope and tassels wrapped around decorative walnut finials with hinged sides.
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique English oak joint stool, England, circa 1880's.
Lovely oak stool with pegged mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs. It features solid columnar turnings resembling the o...
Category
Antique 1880s English Country Stools
Materials
Oak
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
William and Mary Style 1800s Oak Side Table with Trumpet Legs and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English William and Mary style oak side table from the early 19th century, with three drawers, trumpet legs and curving side stretcher. Born in the very early years of the 19th ce...
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Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 33.5 in D 21.75 in
French Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French faux bamboo maple and pine side chairs with spindle back and embossed wood seat (19/20th Cent.) (PRICED EACH)
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Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
17th Century Oak Joint Stool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very original 17th century oak joint stool of good colour and original patina.
Category
Antique 17th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak
Stool, Mid-17th Century, English Charles II, Oak, Joint Stool
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Characterful, naive charm
Perfect height for occassional table beside armchair or sofa for a drink and nibbles
A mid-17th century oak joint stool. The plank top with a moulded ed...
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Stools
Materials
Oak
Rare Child’s 17th Century 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 wealthy household.
In the early 17th century, Great chairs were used by the master ...
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration is a solitary black lacquered Chiavari chair in beautiful vintage condition. Featuring turned legs and hand carved purple willow frame and backrest in ...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
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Pair of 18th c. Mahogany William and Mary Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Exceptional pair of English William and Mary side chairs with turkey work embroidery, an imitation
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Pair of William & Mary Side Chairs, Bargello Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century pair of William & Mary Side chairs, Bargello upholstery. Back of one chair tilts
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Antique Late 17th Century Great Britain (UK) Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of William & Mary Period Walnut Tall Back Sidechairs, English, circa 1690
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of William & Mary period carved walnut tall back side chairs, each with a scrolled shaped
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Antique 1680s British William and Mary Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 46.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.5 in
A pair of William and Mary. style arm chairs
Located in London, GB
Two parcel gilt Armchairs made in the 20th century in William and Mary
style. The rectangular
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs
Located in London, GB
Two dark stained Armchairs made in the 20th century in William and Mary
style. The rectangular
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs
Located in London, GB
Two light-stained Armchairs made in the 20th century in William and Mary
style. The rectangular
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20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
A pair of William and Mary style open arm chairs
Located in London, GB
Two light-stained Armchairs made in the 20th century in William and Mary
style. The rectangular
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
William and Mary Tall Back Cherry Armchair, CT, Possibly Colchester
Located in Providence, RI
This stately chair has a very tall back, with beautifully sculpted splat that integrates nicely
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Antique 1740s American William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Midcentury Wood Revival Klismos Chair in the Manner of Benjamin Latrobe, 1950s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Impressive midcentury pair of Greek revival hand painted Klismos chair with caned back and seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 34.65 in W 18.31 in D 16.34 in
A Pair of William & Mary Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Pair of William & Mary
Chairs with Original Painted Finish
Possibly American
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Pair of William and Mary walnut chairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of high back walnut side chairs with caned seat and back, good colour and patina
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Antique Late 17th Century British Chairs
Pair of William and Mary Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of William and Mary period walnut side chairs with original crimson velvet seats.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of William & Mary Style Carved Wood & Upholstered Wing Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched backrests behind fully upholstered wings and rolled arms, the upholstery trimmed in brass nailheads, down seat cushions, the frames nicely carved with turned legs and chan...
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Antique 1870s British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
H 49.25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Pair of William-and-Mary Japanned Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of William-and-Mary japanned armchairs decorated with gilt floral sprays on an ebonised
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Antique 18th Century Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Pair, William & Mary Style Antique Slipper Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair, of William & Mary Style slipper chairs,with all mahogany wood frames.tall straight backs.New
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Pair of William and Mary Style Bergère Elbow Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of William and Mary style bergère elbow chairs having beech frames and pretty open
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Vintage 1920s European Other Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
A Pair of William & Mary Chairs, Possibly American
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved and decorated throughout. With original painted surface.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs
Pair of English Antique Slipper Chairs (William & Mary Style)
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual pair of tall straight back slipper chairs. With mahogany wood frames and all new upholstery
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Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Fine Pair of Restored 1880 William & Mary Style Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
hand dyed whiskey brown leather William & Mary style wingback armchairs
These chairs are very fine
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Antique 1880s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Important-William & Mary 18th Century Diminutive Slipper Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find-Pair of William & Mary Diminutive 18th century slipper chairs.Mahogany wood frames,new
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Materials
Down, Upholstery
Pair of William and Mary Style Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of well worn William and Mary style arm chairs with tall shaped backs and scrolled arms
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Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Pair of 17th Century English Walnut Chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare pair of English late-17th century walnut highjack chairs.
William & Mary period, circa 1695
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oak Chairs, Two William & Mary Style Hall Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1647
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak chairs, pair of William and Mary style high back hall chairs, antique furniture
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Antique Pair of William and Mary Style Bergère Elbow Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of William and Mary style bergère elbow chairs having beech frames and pretty open
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of High Back Gothic Style Hall Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
providing custom upholstery services.
keywords: william & mary style chair, rococco chair
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
table. But they look equally as wonderful when paired with our high back William and Mary settee. Good
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 19th Century Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century red leather wingback armchairs in the William and Mary style.
With a fabulous
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning pair of solid oak Samuel Pepy’s library
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20th Century English Charles II Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 89.77 in W 51.97 in D 20.08 in
2 Antique Johnson Furniture French Neoclassical Walnut Twin Size Beds Frames
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
including Colonial, William and Mary, Jacobean, Queen Anne, French Provincial, Chinese Chippendale, and
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 42 in D 81 in
Antique Pair of Silver Gilt Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
constructed in the William and Mary style. With domed backs and padded overstuffed arms supported by timber
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
2 Nathan Margolis Sheraton Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Tables 2
By Nathan Margolis Shop
Located in Dayton, OH
sideboards, and living room furniture such as camel back sofas and wing chairs. Styles included William and
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Mid-20th Century Federal End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.25 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Pair of English Oak William and Mary Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of high back English oak William and Mary side chairs, circa 17th century.
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Antique 17th Century American William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut Framed Chairs in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An unusual pair of walnut framed chairs in the style of William and Mary.
The high backs and sides
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Antique 1890s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of William and Mary Style Walnut Single Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of William and Mary style walnut single chairs on cabriole supports with elaborate wavy cross
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Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair William and Mary Side Chairs, Late 17th C
Located in New York, NY
Rare PAIR William and Mary side chairs executed in walnut having a rich honey color. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique pair of William & Mary floral painted hall chairs c.1700
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique pair of William & Mary floral painted oak hall chairs with shaped high backs with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Pair William & Mary Fireside Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most charming "Pair" of William and Mary 17th c. style Walnut Bobbin Twist Fireside Chairs, early
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Muslin
Exquisite Pair of Dutch Ivory and Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
‘THE DUNECHT HOUSE CHAIRS' - An exquisite pair of Dutch ivory and fruitwood marquetry inlaid walnut
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 44.49 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Rare George VI Coronation Chair 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original
By William Hands
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
initials and a crown embroidered on the front.
The chairs were made by William Hands of High Wycombe
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Dutch Ivory and Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
'The Dunecht House Chairs' - An exquisite Pair of Dutch Ivory & Fruitwood Marquetry inlaid Walnut
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Side Chairs
Materials
Ivory, Fruitwood, Walnut
H 44.49 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
the chairs are William and Mary or William III. The cresting, the gap between the seat and the back
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Antique 1710s English George I Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
William and Mary Style Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Large Carolean style walnut arm chair with upholstered back and seat. The supports are turned
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Eileen Gray Transat Chair in Black Leather Black Lacquer by Ecart, circa 2000
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
within this sale, such as the chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and the pair of Beehive pendant lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.1 in W 41.7 in D 21.6 in
Pair of Tudor Carved Oak and Oil Gilt Lions
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
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In 1689, a Companion Chair was made for Queen Mary II, when she was co-regnant with King William III
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Antique 16th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Charles I Carved Oak and Oil Gilt Lions
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
high altar at Westminster.
In 1689, a Companion chair was made for Queen Mary II, when she was co
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Antique 1640s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
By John Aitken 1
Located in New York, NY
artist George Bridport, for William and Mary Waln, in 1808. Today, much of the suite is in the
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Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires
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Rosewood, Mahogany
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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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