$10,185
Regency Window Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency gilded wood window seat, the panelled frieze inset with carved paterae, supported by a naturalistically carved ‘x’ frame base.
Giltwood
$9,082
Robert Adam Window Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved giltwood window seat after a design by Robert Adam. Upholstered in client’s own material.
Giltwood
$2,026Sale Price|20% Off
Painted oval window seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
French oval window seat, having shaped cane work seat, within a channelled frame.
Wood
An 18th Century Window Seat
Located in Tetbury, England
A 18th century upholstered window seat of great scale, raised on exuberant gilt cabriole leg.
Pine
Faux Bamboo Walnut Window Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
Faux Bamboo Walnut Window Seat, with red velvet upholstered seat. 24.75" H x 24.5" W x 14" D; seat: 14" H.
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
The window seat is supported on wonderfully hand turned legs.
Mahogany
19th Century French Long Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak long window seat from France. The seat is made from a single board.
Oak
The Etruscan Window Seat-Ebonized Oak and Patinated Bronze Mounted Window Seat
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An ebonized oak and patinated bronze mounted window seat of neoclassical form, the cushion and bolsters covered in silk taffeta.
Bronze
Pair Regency Style Ebonised Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A very well-drawn, highly decorative and sophisticated pair of Regency-style window seats. Finely decorated by hand, in grey, with anthemions (anthemia) and lines on an ebonised grou...
Zebra Hide, Ebony
George IV Goncalo Alves Window Seat
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE IV GONCALO ALVES WINDOW SEAT, CIRCA 1830. Original brass castors.
Hardwood
19th Century Carved Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak hand carved window seat. This window seat has a lovely hand-carved and scalloped back, following down to hand turned arms, which are resting upon the seat.
Oak
Carved Mahogany Window Seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
This refined window seat/bench exudes timeless sophistication, blending elegant design with exceptional craftsmanship.
Wood
Victorian Walnut & carved stool / window seat
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Walnut & carved stool/ window seat Rectangular in shape, Recently re upholstered & covered with cream Ottoman pattern material, Shaped walnut moulding, with centre ca...
Walnut
Late Nineteenth Century Italian Window Seat
Located in London, England
A decorative and elegantly proportioned painted window seat or bench which retains its original corded seat.
Rope, Pine, Paint
Antique Chinese Teakwood Window Seat, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese teakwood window seat, circa 1870.
Teak
19th Century French Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak window seat from France with an exquisitely hand carved back, depicting a central carved face surrounded by acanthus leaves.
Oak
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Carved Walnut stool / Window seat
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Carved Walnut duet stool / window seat, In the Hepplewhite manner, circa 1880s Upholstered seat with needlepoint material, D shaped ends, Carved detail around frame,...
Walnut
$4,057 / set
Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition.
Wood
19th C. English Carved Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak window seat from England with wonderfully hand carved and scalloped back and sides.
Oak
English Edwardian Mahogany Window Seat
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming Edwardian mahogany rectangular window seat inlaid with decorative satin wood inlays and floral motifs.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Louis XV Style White Painted Window Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style White Painted Window Seat, with black faux shagreen upholstery. 18" H x 40" W x 14.25" D.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak window seat from France with a carved and beveled edge around the seat and half applied turnings on the top.
Oak
Long Upholstered Window Seat Stool Very Attractive Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Long upholstered window seat stool. A very attractive piece, the seat has new William Morris style floral print linen upholstery.
Pine
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Window Seats
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century English oak benches or window seats. Circa 1830.
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak window seat from England. This piece has lovely hand carved decorated arms attached to the seat, which is made from a single board.
Oak
Antique English upholstered bench stool window seat
Located in Stroud, GB
Suitable as a bed-end, window seat or centre stool. Dimensions: H 20″ W 54″ D 25″ Ref MS212 Mainland delivery FOC London weekly International POA US 14 day
Beech
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An unusual early 20th century Adam style carved mahogany window seat, having serpentine back and seat with scrolled out-swept arms, decorated with roundels, paterae and acanthus leav...
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Window Seat/Stool
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart Regency mahogany Stool/Window seat, the raised armrests with elaborate scrolls and S shape supports, the seat with moulded frame and raised on tulip carved tapering legs with...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century George II Irish Window Seat
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II Irish window seat in the rococo style of rectangular form upholstered in needle work, the scrolling opposing padded arms with moulded frame and carved rose hea...
Mahogany
Antique pair of Hepplewhite period mahogany window seats
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany & upholstered Window Seats, having serpentine fronts & scroll-over sides, supported on well-shaped cabriole legs with corner bra...
Mahogany
C19th Decorated X-frame Window Seat/Stool
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish early 19th Century X-frame window seat of elaborate shapely form and retaining the original blue and gilt decoration.
Paint
Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat, upholstered in coral twill fabric with nailheads, having exaggerated scrolling arms, its painted frame inset into the front-facing arms, bowed front crown seat set upon ...
Upholstery, Wood
Georgian Window Seat Attributed to Ince and Mayhew
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III carved mahogany window seat having foliate carved scroll arms, fluted apron with paterae carved corners and central panel, standing on turned fluted legs with rib car...
Mahogany
$8,888Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Regency Rosewood Window Seat or Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant 19th Century English Regency period rosewood window seat or small daybed. With reeded frame and inset brass-inlaid paterae on outswept and reeded legs, terminating in stun...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Farmhouse Benches, Banquette Seating or Pair Window Seats Handsome pair of French Country farmhouse style trestle benches~~these benches have that "rustic" ...
Oak
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique "Lifetime" A&C Window Seat, Stickley Era - W2709
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique "Lifetime" A&C Window Seat, Stickley Era - W2709 This beautiful antique window seat was made circa early 1900s.
Oak
Pair Hepplewhite Window Seats Mahogany Stools 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine pair of Hepplewhite style mahogany window seats, raised upon elegant cabriole legs with carved knees and toes Circa 1880 The seats feature gracefully carved and shaped side su...
Mahogany
French Normandy Window Seat Carved Oak Stool 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Normandy carved oak window seat or stool Circa 1890 Ornately carved with floral motifs Lovely patina to the oak Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets ...
Oak
Antique Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Window Seat Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming Victorian carved walnut window seat of elegant proportions and attractive design.
Walnut
$475Sale Price|75% Off
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era This is an antique Arts and Crafts Lifetime window seat or bench in good condition.
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Window Seats / Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful, rare pair of 18th century carved mahogany Chippendale window seats / Benches. Some restoration is needed.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 19th Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Window Seats / Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, rare set of 19th century carved mahogany Chippendale window seats / Benches or piano benches. It needs a reupholstery.
Wood
A Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat The ottoman is upholstered with soft leather and the inside is lined in calico, it is set on turned bun feet The ottoman is a...
Leather
English Victorian Mahogany Window Seat Of Small Proportions
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming Victorian mahogany window seat of diminutive proportions with a simple broad seat accompanied with turned bolsters to either end.
Mahogany
Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base.
Mahogany
Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base.
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Late 18th Century Adam-Style Gessoed Window Seats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Late 18th Century Adam-Style Gessoed Window Seats English, circa 1770 Height: 26 in. Width: 46.5 in.
Gesso
$1,246
French Gilt Window Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Good quality X framed gilt window or duet seat, covered in gold damask, in overall great condition.
Gesso
Upholstered Window Seat Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: 36 1/4" W, 15 1/2" D, 18 1/2" seat height and 25 1/4" to top of armrest Condition: Please see detail photos.
Brass
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat A decorative Empire style giltwood window seat or banquette of elegant neoclassical form, dating to the 20t...
Giltwood
Original Painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir window seat This is a delightful Piece of Louis Philippe furniture, it has high scroll arms on either end with turned rails and it i...
Paint
Victorian Walnut Duet Stool, Antique Window Seat, Reupholstered, c1880
Located in High Peak, GB
This antique duet stool / window seat is in home ready condition. No breaks or historic repairs, all joints have been checked and tighten where necessary, solid and sturdy, no woodwo...
Walnut
English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English grand hall bench or country house window seat of patinated oak, featuring a rectangular top over a serpentine frieze with two facing cabriole legs and two straight leg...
Wood, Oak
$1,901Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality This fine quality late 19th Century window seat is a rare decorative find that emanates charm and ...
Wood
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