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Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized fl...
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th century South German Honey color Fruitwood Rural Farmhouse chair
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover this exquisite antique primitive chair, crafted in the mountainous countryside of Southern Germany around 1850. Made from fruitwood, likely from an apple tree, its clean lin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage single side chair made of fruitwood in hand carved frame with matching leather seat. Very comfortable shape and original good condition. Belguim, circa 1950
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
This pair of low chairs dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chairs were made during the French Restoration (Restauration) period. There is an interesting explanation...
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Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs

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Yew, Fruitwood

Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs. Set of 6 fruitwood and ebonized Regency styled dining chairs. Black upholstery with off white square dot pattern. Very fine quality carving...
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1990s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Three Hand Carved Art Nouveau Chairs, circa 1900
By Victor Horta
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of three Art Nouveau early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs. Beautifully carved chair frame made of fruitwood with upholstered seats and backrests upholstered in the shape of t...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

19th C. Continental Side Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th Century Continental diminutive Side Chair in Fruitwood, upholstered in Vintage African Kuba Cloth.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th C. Continental Side Chair
19th C. Continental Side Chair
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Country Carved and Rush Seat Counter Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Italian Made Country Carved and Rush Seat Counter Chairs. Two pair available. Price listed if for a Pair. Measures 17.5" in width, 18" in depth and stands 42.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood, Fruitwood

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs and bow arched bars. Embrace the rustic charm and timeless elegance of these French ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Fruitwood

Antique French Fruitwood Berger Chair & Ottoman In Blue Floral & Leopard - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French carved fruitwood bergere chair newly upholstered in a blue floral with neutral leopard background. The fabric is linen. The stool came with the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Willy Rizzo, Set of 4 Chairs in Lacquered Wood for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970 Ca
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Willy Rizzo, set of 4 chairs in lacquered wood, fabric and aluminum, Mario Sabot production. Models created in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Set of rare antique kneeling chars from the mountains huts around Lake Maggiore in Italy. "Prie Dieu" chairs. They were used in old houses in mountain villages, far from the towns w...
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
Large Pair of Exuberantly Carved Italian Baroque Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century large pair of Italian Armchairs. Each exuberantly carved example with a padded back surmounted by a pierced foliate and floral crest, joined by scrolling arms to t...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

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Textile, Fruitwood

Six French Country Ladderback Painted Dining Chairs Early 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Six French country ladderback painted dining chairs early 19th century. Superb quality set of 6 antique French Louis XV Baroque style carved fruit wood provincial ladderback dinin...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of French 19th century Chairs This pair of French 19th century side chairs dates back to around 1820-30 and was made during the Restoration period. The elegant chairs have a gor...
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood English Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination, dating to circa 1700-1720. This is ...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood

Louis XV Bidet with Black Leather Upholstery Stamped JME TILLIARD
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome carved Louis XV French fruit wood bidet / chair, now fixed in a closed position with an upholstered black leather seat and back, nail head trim, signed / stamped by make...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Hand carved Chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand carved Chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair circa 1990. Here we have a fine example of a well known Chippendale design double seated chair.  Well carved in fruitwood s...
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Late 20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Boho Italian Fruitwood Venetian Style Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Italian lounge chair. A chic Venetian style design in a polished fruitwood. Inset cane seat. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set or Pair of Italian Neoclassical Directoire Fruitwood Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
In leopard or cheetah velvet. Both in hand carved and peg constructed. Directoire frames and of slight Klismos form. Pretty well untouched (other than new leopard velvet seat coverin...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an 18th century Swedish open armchair displaying dry scraped paint. Featuring a pierced splat back, raised on, cabriole legs, united by a cross stretcher. A rectangular padded inset ...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...
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Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari - Set of Four (4) Wood and Wicker Chairs
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and unusual set of four (4) dining chairs designed by Colombo Sanguineti, produced by Sedie e Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari, Italy 1950. Fantastic subtle and incredibly light...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Fruitwood

18th Century Country French Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of antique country French fruitwood chairs. Finely carved with a very unusual and exceptionally graceful sculptural form. Both chairs in beautifully aged original surf...
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Nice twisted arms on those chairs, so different, very comfortable as well.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
H 37.75 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Pair of C1930's Tan Fruitwood Plantation Leathered Armchairs
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Pair of Very Attractive Plantation Fruitwood c1900 Armchairs with scrolling arms upholstered in studded tan leather and professionally upholstered matching hessian backs.
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous transitional pair of 19th century French hall chairs crafted from fruitwood. The chairs are crafted in the Louis Philippe manner and period but also still retain styling des...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs with Cane and Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs with cane and fabric will make a great addition to any room. The classical styling inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture ha...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI painted chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine set of eight fruitwood chairs, late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style. Lovely set with striking form and turnings Very unusual to have four armchairs in a set Also unu...
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Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Chairs

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Fruitwood

Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This captain's chair has scrolled arms and a flared back rest. The arms are supported by four turned spindles. The elm seat has a slight saddle shaping. The four turned legs are conn...
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Antique 1880s English Chairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
H 31.38 in W 25.5 in D 21.75 in
Hans Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner valet chair for Johannes Hansen, Model JH-514. The ultimate valet chair designed to hold your coat, pants and tie to keep them from wrinkling with storage for belts and a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Future Classic by Markus Friedrich Staab, 2021
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This Farm Chair from Schwarzwald Germany has been painted, multi-lacquered and a griphole has been added. The prominent colors are infectious. Through my work I transform each chair...
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Antique Early 1900s German Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

Future Classic by Markus Friedrich Staab, 2021
Future Classic by Markus Friedrich Staab, 2021
H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Black Forest Hall Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
This pair of hall chairs are carved with floral and leaf motifs on a stipled background. The seat is carved with an incised square basketweave pattern which is framed on three sides ...
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Antique 1860s German Black Forest Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Black Forest Hall Chairs
Pair of Black Forest Hall Chairs
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea h...
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Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Fruitwood

Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
African style chairs, mid-century seat added, hand-painted in black and white, multi-lacquered with 2k varnish I am particularly interested to give value to overlooked, already us...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
Venizia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick plank seat measuring 6 inche...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Occasional Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This occasional chair, with heartshape back, was often offered as a wedding gift, lovely patina and in good vintage condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

19th Century Occasional Chair
19th Century Occasional Chair
H 31.11 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Italian Chiavarine Vintage Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1978 - Rare Chiavarine chairs, vintage but perfect, with Zimmer & Rohde velvet new upholstery. Their famous designer was Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and they were stuffed; overt tim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Italian Chiavarine Vintage Chairs
Pair of Italian Chiavarine Vintage Chairs
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny Fabric with pillow. Rich honey colored fruitwood with scrolled arms and carved patera on knees paired with elegant Fortuny...
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Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs with high backrests, solid wood structure, fruitwood legs. Upholstery completely redone in a very pale purple corduroy. Italy c.1940.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chairs is a great choice for occasional use anywhere in the home! Four subtly scrolled cabriole legs carved with acanthus plumes p...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Mid Century Provincial French Fruitwood Root Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950 Mid century Provincial French fruitwood root chair Measures: W 65 x D 45 x H 73cm.  
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Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1026 - Vintage wooden prototype of a chair, may be a famous chair. Look to : Catilina chair, Azucena 1958, by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. I found it many years ago in an old Lombard wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Wooden Prototype of a Chair
H 28.15 in W 20.32 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XV fruitwood side chairs feature the classic form definitive of the Rococo style, with violin-shaped seat backs, generous seats, and an undulati...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
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Antique 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Chairs and Two Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare set of 6 chairs and two Louis XVI armchairs from the 18th century Very beautiful patina with a bleeched cerused patina The chairs as well as the fluting are in supe...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Lovely Curved French Fruitwood Inlaid Salon or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and unusual form in a 19th century fruitwood French chair having rounded shape and open back with 3 gorgeous inlaid slats, each with a different decoration. There is meticulo...
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Art Nouveau French Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Single Art Deco French chair in fruitwood.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Nouveau French Chair
Art Nouveau French Chair
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 16.75 in
Rare Antique 4-Wheel Configuration Pushchair from Early 20th Century
Located in Leuven , BE
This antique pushchair is fully pliable. it's chair very well constructed with an iron under-brace and solid wood. It features four wheels and a full fabric seat with wooden footrest...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additional colours. Upholstered in gol...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the splat with ribbons, swags, and oval cartouche depicting a lady.
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Antique 1810s English Hepplewhite Chairs

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Paint, Fruitwood

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Antique Hand Carved Louis XIV Needlepoint Tapestry Highback Armchair, circa 1850
Located in Lucenec, SK
A very good large fruitwood Louis XIV armchair with slightly slanted rectangular high backrest and padded seat. With floral carved scrolled arms. On carved legs linked by a 'H' shape...
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood

Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
The crest rails of these chairs are carved with shaped scrolls. The back splats and styles are carved with incised beads framing a concave shape. The cabriole legs are connected by a...
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
H 38.75 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s. A graceful pair of adjustable reclining armchairs in mahogany-stained fruitwood with brass detailing, upholstered in a light chartreuse. The sculpted arms, resting el...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English child's chair from the 19th century, featuring a handsomely patinated fruitwood frame with splat back and rush seat.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Rush, Wood

English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
H 28.75 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in
Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare long set of 12, Antiquarian, Renaissance-style, Fruitwood, Upholstered, Open Armchairs - Rare to find a set of 12 of a Renaissance-style armchair, in 35 years of dealing I ...
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French baroque style hand carved fruitwood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additional colors. Upholstered in golde...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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European Fruitwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of european fruitwood chairs available for sale. European fruitwood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. European fruitwood chairs made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. European fruitwood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Anacleto Spazzapan, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique and André Arbus are consistently popular.

How Much are European Fruitwood Chairs?

European fruitwood chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.