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Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s
Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s

Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s

$2,442Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in

Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Hastings, GB

A rare set of 6 Yale chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s. Quilted ivory ultrasuede

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Six Aufrey Or Yale Burge Attributed  Carved Beechwood Dining Chairs
Six Aufrey Or Yale Burge Attributed  Carved Beechwood Dining Chairs

Six Aufrey Or Yale Burge Attributed Carved Beechwood Dining Chairs

By Yale Burge

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A collection of six quality dining chairs attributed to Aufrey or Yale Burge, including two arm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

Located in Kinderhook, NY

, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Elm, Rush

Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by Nathan Inc.
Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by Nathan Inc.

Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by Nathan Inc.

$1,200 / set

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in

Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by Nathan Inc.

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Nice pair of Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style arm chairs, by Nathan Inc. Both chairs are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

TL#6
TL#6

Jack TworkovTL#6, 1978

Price Upon Request

H 16.5 in W 22.5 in

TL#6

By Jack Tworkov

Located in Missouri, MO

also an art educator. From 1963 to 1969, he was Chair of the Art Department at Yale University, and he

Category

1970s Abstract Prints

Recent Sales

Pr club chairs Yale burge circa 1960's
Pr club chairs Yale burge circa 1960's

Pr club chairs Yale burge circa 1960's

By Yale Burge

Located in Westport, CT

Camel colored Donna Karen Fabric Pair club Chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair

Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair

By Yale Burge

Located in Westport, CT

designed base and chair. Elegant one draw design. Yale Burge 1917-1972 worked for B. Altman and Co. and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

One Pietro Costantini Yale Corner Chair in Quilted Ultrasuede
One Pietro Costantini Yale Corner Chair in Quilted Ultrasuede

One Pietro Costantini Yale Corner Chair in Quilted Ultrasuede

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Miami, FL

One exceptional Pietro Costantini upholstered Yale corner chair, with movable shaped back pillow

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Corner Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Steel Metal Red Loveseat & Pair Lounge Chairs - 3pc Set by Yale
Vintage Art Deco Steel Metal Red Loveseat & Pair Lounge Chairs - 3pc Set by Yale

Vintage Art Deco Steel Metal Red Loveseat & Pair Lounge Chairs - 3pc Set by Yale

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Deco Steel Metal Red Loveseat & Pair Lounge Chairs - 3pc Set by Yale. Item features (1

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Yale Burge Chairs With New Les Touches Cushions
Set of Four Vintage Yale Burge Chairs With New Les Touches Cushions

Set of Four Vintage Yale Burge Chairs With New Les Touches Cushions

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A set of four vintage bamboo Yale Burge chairs, newly upholstered with Brunschwig & Fils les

Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 1934 Lounge Chair
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 1934 Lounge Chair

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 1934 Lounge Chair

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, published by Yale university Press. A chair from my personal collection and one that I have never seen again

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fine Pilgrim Style Ladder Back Chair from Yale
Fine Pilgrim Style Ladder Back Chair from Yale

Fine Pilgrim Style Ladder Back Chair from Yale

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Bridgeport, CT

From a fallen tree on the Yale University campus and made by the Chamberlain Company. The chair is

Category

20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pietro Costantini Yale Armchairs in Quilted Ultrasuede and Black Lacquer
Pietro Costantini Yale Armchairs in Quilted Ultrasuede and Black Lacquer

Pietro Costantini Yale Armchairs in Quilted Ultrasuede and Black Lacquer

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Miami, FL

Sleek pair of Pietro Constantini "Yale" armchairs. In quilted ultrasuede and black espresso

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Antique Bank of England Jury Yale Library Chair by Sikes 3 available
Antique Bank of England Jury Yale Library Chair by Sikes 3 available

Antique Bank of England Jury Yale Library Chair by Sikes 3 available

By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library chair(s) constructed of solid walnut . The chairs

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Yale Library Bank of England Oak Office Chair
Yale Library Bank of England Oak Office Chair

Yale Library Bank of England Oak Office Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Vintage office chair, this form is commonly referred to as a Bank of England, or Yale Library

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Yale Library Bank of England Office Desk Chair
Yale Library Bank of England Office Desk Chair

Yale Library Bank of England Office Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Walnut office, desk chair attributed to Gunlocke. Clean ready to use condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pr. Vintage Yale Library Bank of England Jury Chairs
Pr. Vintage Yale Library Bank of England Jury Chairs

Pr. Vintage Yale Library Bank of England Jury Chairs

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Pair of classic Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury chairs, in solid walnut, in mahogany finish

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Jury, Bank of England, Yale Library Chair
Antique Oak Jury, Bank of England, Yale Library Chair

Antique Oak Jury, Bank of England, Yale Library Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Yale Library, bank or England, Jury chair, attributed to Gunlocke, in solid oak. This

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of NYS Assembly Yale Library Style Office Chairs
Pair of NYS Assembly Yale Library Style Office Chairs

Pair of NYS Assembly Yale Library Style Office Chairs

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of Bank of England, Yale Library style office chairs originally from the NYS assembly

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Tilt Desk Chair
Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Tilt Desk Chair

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Tilt Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Nice antique swivel, tilt adjustable desk, office chair having a four star base. This example is

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Bank of England Yale Library Office Chairs by Gunlocke
4 Bank of England Yale Library Office Chairs by Gunlocke

4 Bank of England Yale Library Office Chairs by Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Bank of England, Yale Library, or Jury chair. All are solid, sturdy and ready ton use, showing only

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pr. Bank of England Yale Library Jury Chairs att. to Gunlocke
Pr. Bank of England Yale Library Jury Chairs att. to Gunlocke

Pr. Bank of England Yale Library Jury Chairs att. to Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury chairs in excellent, clean, ready to use

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Office Desk  Chair in Oak
Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Office Desk  Chair in Oak

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Office Desk Chair in Oak

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury desk chair, in oak. This example is in very good original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swivel Tilt Yale Library Bank of England Walnut Desk Office Chair
Swivel Tilt Yale Library Bank of England Walnut Desk Office Chair

Swivel Tilt Yale Library Bank of England Walnut Desk Office Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Classic swivel, tilt desk chair in solid walnut. This example adjusted in height as follows: Total

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bank of England Yale Library Jury Swivel Office Desk Chair in Walnut
Bank of England Yale Library Jury Swivel Office Desk Chair in Walnut

Bank of England Yale Library Jury Swivel Office Desk Chair in Walnut

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Swivel desk, office chair attributed to Gunlocke. The chair is adjustable in height, and also

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Matching Bank of England, Yale Library Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke
Set of 4 Matching Bank of England, Yale Library Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke

Set of 4 Matching Bank of England, Yale Library Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Nice group of office chairs often referred to as Yale library, or Bank of England chairs. Unusual

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Oak Bank of England Yale Library Jury Desk Office Chair Ca. 1930/1940's
Oak Bank of England Yale Library Jury Desk Office Chair Ca. 1930/1940's

Oak Bank of England Yale Library Jury Desk Office Chair Ca. 1930/1940's

By Gunlocke, B.L. Marble Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bank of England, Yale library, Jury chair with sought after continuous arm, in oak. The

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes
Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes

By Sikes Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of eight matching Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library chairs, featuring a continuous arm

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930
Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930

Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930

By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style desk chair. The chair is adjustable in height, it

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bank of England Jury  Chair
Antique Bank of England Jury  Chair

Antique Bank of England Jury Chair

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 20 in

Antique Bank of England Jury Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library arm chair , circa 1920/40's attributed to Gunlocke. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke
Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke

Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of eight vintage Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library chairs, with continuous arm and back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

2 Bank of England Style Office Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke
2 Bank of England Style Office Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke

2 Bank of England Style Office Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of two vintage office chairs often referred to as bank of England or Yale Library chairs

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

TL #7
TL #7

Jack TworkovTL #7, 1978

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H 24 in W 23.5 in

TL #7

By Jack Tworkov

Located in Missouri, MO

. At Yale, where he was Visiting Professor of Art from 1961-1963, and Department Chair from 1963-1969

Category

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print
Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print

Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print

By Anni Albers

Located in Surfside, FL

they developed an interest in collecting pre-Columbian artwork. In 1949, Josef Albers became the chair

Category

20th Century Op Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print
Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print

Untitled, Abstract Op Art Print

By Anni Albers

Located in Surfside, FL

they developed an interest in collecting pre-Columbian artwork. In 1949, Josef Albers became the chair

Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Vintage Yale Burge "Gainsborough" Chair
Vintage Yale Burge "Gainsborough" Chair

Vintage Yale Burge "Gainsborough" Chair

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H 41 in W 29.5 in D 19 in

Vintage Yale Burge "Gainsborough" Chair

By Yale Burge

Located in Houston, TX

Mahogany carved English-style chair, by the highly respected New York Company Yale Burge, that

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1980s Yale Burge Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Pair of 1980s Yale Burge Louis XV Style Side Chairs

Pair of 1980s Yale Burge Louis XV Style Side Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 27.75 in D 19.25 in

Pair of 1980s Yale Burge Louis XV Style Side Chairs

By Yale Burge

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 1980s Yale Burge Louis XV style side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Chairs

Vintage Yale Burge Side Chair
Vintage Yale Burge Side Chair

Vintage Yale Burge Side Chair

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H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Yale Burge Side Chair

Located in New Preston, CT

Vintage Yale Burge side chair with refined and graceful lines. Separate cushion upholstered in

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Chairs

Yale Burge High Back Wing Chair
Yale Burge High Back Wing Chair

Yale Burge High Back Wing Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

A Yale Burge wing chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Large Vintage Club Chair
Large Vintage Club Chair

Large Vintage Club Chair

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H 19 in W 34 in D 28 in

Large Vintage Club Chair

By Yale Burge

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large scaled French style carved painted and upholstered club chair inspired by designs

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Club Chair & Ottoman
Vintage Club Chair & Ottoman

Vintage Club Chair & Ottoman

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H 39 in W 34 in D 28 in

Vintage Club Chair & Ottoman

By Yale Burge

Located in San Francisco, CA

A great vintage over scaled club chair and ottoman. They are solid and in great condition. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Yale Burge Wormy Chestnut Highback Chairs
Pair of Yale Burge Wormy Chestnut Highback Chairs

Pair of Yale Burge Wormy Chestnut Highback Chairs

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H 52.75 in W 18.75 in D 25 in

Pair of Yale Burge Wormy Chestnut Highback Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Produced in the 70's by Yale Burge, these dramatic highback chairs have forged iron frames. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Yale Burge French Upholstered Arm Chair, c. 1960's
Vintage Yale Burge French Upholstered Arm Chair, c. 1960's

Vintage Yale Burge French Upholstered Arm Chair, c. 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Yale Burge Reproduction French Regence Style Stained and Carved OakWing Chair (from the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

1880, Wainscot Chair
1880, Wainscot Chair

1880, Wainscot Chair

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H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in

1880, Wainscot Chair

Located in New York, NY

. The Wainscot chair is now the official chair of Yale College presidents. Dimensions: 21.5'' W 19

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bobbin Turned Satin Birch Side Chair, England, c. 1875
Bobbin Turned Satin Birch Side Chair, England, c. 1875

Bobbin Turned Satin Birch Side Chair, England, c. 1875

Located in New York, NY

Bobbin-Turned Arm Chair (see Yale Burge Stock # E-10355) Also Available - Please contact our office at

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

Pair of "New" Chairs by George Nakashima
Pair of "New" Chairs by George Nakashima

Pair of "New" Chairs by George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the early 1960s for a professor at the Yale School of Architecture. These chairs received much use

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of Samuel Gragg 'Elastic' Chairs, Boston, circa 1808
Rare Pair of Samuel Gragg 'Elastic' Chairs, Boston, circa 1808

Rare Pair of Samuel Gragg 'Elastic' Chairs, Boston, circa 1808

Located in Essex, MA

A rare pair of painted ash and hickory painted bentwood chairs by Samuel Gragg (American, 1772-1855

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Ash, Hickory

Vintage Regence Style Bergere, 1960's
Vintage Regence Style Bergere, 1960's

Vintage Regence Style Bergere, 1960's

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H 38 in W 27 in D 30 in

Vintage Regence Style Bergere, 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Yale Burge Reproduction Regence Style Bergere, the original design attributed to Michel

Category

Régence Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Yale Burge High Back Leather and Walnut 'Banker's' Chair
Yale Burge High Back Leather and Walnut 'Banker's' Chair

Yale Burge High Back Leather and Walnut 'Banker's' Chair

By Yale Burge

Located in Pau, FR

Yale Berge high quality early 1970s reproduction high back 'banker's chair on castored swivel base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

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2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

$36,513 / item

H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820

Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815

Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815

By Morel and Hughes

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel & Hughes having parcel-gilt and gilt-metal mounted rosewood 'klismos-form' frames; th...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Ormolu

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

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Yale Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the yale chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every yale chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a yale chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each yale chair bearing Industrial, Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made yale chair over the years, but those crafted by Yale Burge, Chamberlain & Co and Gunlocke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Yale Chair?

Prices for a yale chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $8,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,325.

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