Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Hardwood
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Walnut
$7,500 / set
H 28 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Akita Mokko
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
Birch
$7,295 / set
H 36 in W 34 in D 36 in
Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Marge Carson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs exudes an air of
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Child’s Windsor Barrel Chair with Leather Seat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Child’s Windsor barrel chair W leather seat. It is a very unusual example with a beautiful
Leather
Windsor Style Barrel Back Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts barrel back Windsor style chair in stained beech Re-upholstered in original Liberty
Brass
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of
Cane, Oak
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chairs in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of carved teak barrel back chairs. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Set of Four Early 20th Century Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Pub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak pub chairs American chairs in the
Oak
19th Century Barrel Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved nature of the back to this Windsor chair provides a descriptive name. The term barrel
Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Statton Solid Cherry Windsor Barrel Back Farmhouse Dining Arm Chairs Tavern Pub
By Statton Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"7 Vintage Statton solid cherry barrel back saloon or Caboose dining arm chairs, circa mid 20th
Cherry
12 RED BARREL-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS, RED PAINT, DECORATED
Located in York County, PA
SET OF 12 BARREL-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS, IN RED PAINT, WITH THE 3-LINK CHAIN (FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, AND
Wood
Arts & Crafts Windsor Style Barrel Back Chair By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts Windsor style barrel back chair In stained beech with spindle back Attributed to
Beech
Pair of Paul McCobb Dark Maple Modern Windsor Style Armchairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
take on the traditional style Windsor chair, barrel back with the McCobb "shovel" seat and double
Maple
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
4 Handmade Vintage Pine Windsor Barrel Back Farmhouse Dining Chairs Tavern Pub
Located in Dayton, OH
4 vintage windsor style pine barrel back saloon or Caboose dining arm chairs, circa 1960s. Custom
Pine
Assembled Set of 10 Firehouse Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Assembled Set of ten Barrel Back Windsor Arm Chairs, Nice Patina,four honey brown, mixed set
Pair of 19th Century American Windsor Captain's Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of 19th century American country black painted Windsor Captain's chairs, the barrel backed
Wood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 17 in D 16 in
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
Wood
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” The de...
Walnut
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
Maple
George Nakashima Mira Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat
Walnut
$12,000
H 20.5 in W 53.75 in D 18 in
Mid Century George Nakashima “Origins” Walnut Writing Desk or Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Documented writing desk from George Nakashima’s Origins series, executed in richly grained walnut and produced in the United States under the auspices of the Nakashima Studio. The Or...
Walnut
Late 19th Century Massive 63 Drawer Printers Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This huge cabinet served it's first life in a printmaker's shop housing a number of fonts, tools, and supplies sometime during the mid to late 1800s. The cabinet has a variety of dra...
Wood
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
Elm, Yew
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...
Wood
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Wood
$60,000 / set
H 35 in W 34 in D 30 in
Pair Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs After George Nakashima, 2000
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mira Nakashima conoid lounge chairs after George Nakashima 2000.
Walnut
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
Walnut
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned front legs and adzed back legs joined by turned H-stretchers. Classic form and charm...
Ash, Elm
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.
Walnut
On Hold|$22,000
H 32 in W 32 in D 31 in
1950s George Nakashima Studio Slatted Lounge Chair with Arms in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare lounge chair with arms crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, ...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
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