E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back chair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall chair using flat sided construction.
Oak
Swedish Woven Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Interesting walnut framed chair with brass caps and steel tubing stretched with woven caning with exaggerated winged back.
Cane
Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are very beautiful and clean fireside or wing back chairs. They are in good used condition.
Mahogany
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair, with carved stylized plant motif to the central splat flanked by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid walnut s...
Mahogany
$1,639Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid condition commensurate of age. Later replaced raffia seat.
Raffia, Beech
$4,919
H 42 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and Pierced Tulips to the aprons below the front and the sides of the seat. A very progr...
Oak
$1,366
H 38 in W 16 in D 15 in
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out to the back and nice quality Arts and Crafts floral upholstery.
Oak
$1,639
H 42 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
William Birch, an Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair in the Style of George Walton
By William Birch, George Walton
Located in London, GB
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair in the style of George Walton. This chair has been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the seat.
Oak
$2,811Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 25.79 in D 22.45 in
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, of...
Oak
$450
H 39 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chair, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chair or side chair In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. ...
Upholstery, Oak
$922
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in L 37.41 in
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair with Saddle Seat
Located in London, London
An Arts and Crafts oak armchair dating from the early 20th century, constructed in solid oak with strong architectural lines and finely turned details throughout. The chair features...
Oak
$2,391
H 42 in W 17 in D 19 in
Shapland and Petter Arts & Crafts Oak Chair in the Style of M H Baillie Scott
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A rare Arts & Crafts oak chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with slatted angled back and upside down heart cut-outs around the apron below the seat on shape...
Oak
$3,006
H 41.25 in W 17.25 in D 20.5 in
Shapland & Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts & Crafts oak rush seated chair
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with a lower heart cut-out to the back rest. A wide apron below the seat with subt...
Rush, Oak
E A Taylor Attributed, a Good Stylish Arts & Crafts Oak Tub Chair
By Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed. A good Arts & Crafts oak tub chair with a single pierced teardrop cut-out to the back support and shaped supports beneath the arms. It is unusual for this part...
Oak
$6,149
H 46.07 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
Oak
$2,459
H 43 in W 24 in D 22 in
W R Lethaby. A rare Arts & Crafts sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms
By William Lethaby
Located in London, GB
W R Lethaby. A Rare Arts & Crafts Sculptured oak armchair with shaped arms, shaped head rest and lower stretchers united by large plank uprights. Lethaby was one of the most influent...
Oak
$12,982
H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
George Walton. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak 'Abingdon' armchair
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak 'Abingdon' armchair. This design is quite radical, with large flat arms which protrude out incorporating the back legs and up...
Oak
$3,416
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
C R Ashbee attr. An Arts & Crafts oak ladder back armchair with re-rushed seat
By Charles Robert Ashbee, The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, GB
Charles Robert Ashbee (attributed) for the Guild of Handicraft. An oak ladder back armchair with a professionally re-rushed seat. Seat Height: 43 cm Arm Height: 68 cm
Rush, Oak
$6,000
H 109 in W 46 in D 45 in
Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
Wood
A solid oak stool or footrest - Art & crafts - 1930 - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A solid oak stool or footrest, likely a masterfully crafted piece from the Arts and Crafts movement era. The stool exhibits distinctive characteristics of the movement, such as simpl...
Oak
Sold|$2,800
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
By Richard Schultz, Nienkamper
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina. Please see pictures. High-quality. Ready for a new home.
Chrome
19th Century Oak Blanket or Quilt Rack
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century oak blanket or quilt rack from England. The top of the rack is decorated with hand turned finials, following down to hand turned rails, all with turned collars ...
Oak
Vintage Leather Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970. Rare model covered in a cognac leather. Very nice patina and wear.
Leather
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
A large rustic modern French farm table circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large rustic modern French farm table circa 1940.
Wood
$2,897Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
Vintage Pine Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pine Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970. Solid and thick pine construction with very light wear and use.
Pine
$1,366
H 17 in W 12 in D 12 in
Liberty & Co, an Arts & Crafts Moorish Oak Stool with Embossed Leather Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., an Arts & Crafts oak stool with original embossed leather seat depicting flowers in bloom with stylized carved devices to all four sides and Moorish arched details.
Leather, Oak
$2,733 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
Liberty and Co, A pair of Arts and Crafts side chairs with finely rushed seats
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, a pair of Arts & Crafts ladder back side chairs with the original finely laid rushed seats and stylish simple upright details to the fronts, uniting the front stretch...
Beech
English Oak Arts and Crafts Child's Chair with Decorated Splat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming oak English arts and crafts style child's rocking chair, the rectangular back splat centered with a delightful scene of 2 children at play. The plank seat rests on curved ...
Oak
Arts & Crafts X-Frame Stool attrib. Liberty & co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th Century Arts & Crafts X-Frame folding and interlocking wooden slatted stool made in oak. Probably retailed by Liberty & co. Condition: Excellent overall condition.
Oak
Centre Table or Console by Romeo Rega , Pair Available.
By Romeo Rega
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant Romeo Rega harp shaped chrome and brass base centre table, console or dining table. Pair Available
Brass, Chrome
Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite equestrian chairs, dating back to the early 2000s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the set showcases a stunning hand c...
Iron
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.89 in W 13 in D 12.8 in
Amsterdamse School Design Oak Handle Stool, 1920's Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdamse School Design Arts & Crafts Oak Handle Stool. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period. Solid oak constructed stool or side table. Designed with nice eye...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Armchair by E G Punnett For William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Iconic Arts & Crafts oak armchair Original rush seat and back panels Stylised ebony floral decorative inlay Designed by E G Punnett For William Birch Circa 1900 Book image cour...
Rush, Ebony, Oak
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