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Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame. Minimally decorated having a curved back, vasiform back splat surmounted by a curved ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work cov...
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Dutch Colonial Mahogany Marquetry Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Dutch Colonial Mahogany, satinwood and Kingwood Marquetry Side Chair. Measures 17.5" in width, 17.5" in depth, 35" in height. Seat height is 17.5".
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Satin, Kingwood, Mahogany

Pair of Gillows Regency hall chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pair of antique English Regency mahogany hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London circa 1815 with a classic carved dragooned canopy, moulded seat resting on fine ree...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos Chairs . Denmark 1840's
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of four elegant Late Empire Klismos chairs in a classic design. Crafted with quality, featuring frames made of mahogany and polished beech, tastefully refinished with French po...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
These early English Chippendale-style dining chairs were crafted in a rich mahogany wood that boasts an unmatched elegance. The openwork back showcases a hand-carved oak tree, leaves...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

4 Original antique Biedermeier Chairs Solid Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
4 original Biedermeier chairs solid mahogany with leather seats. the front legs are turned.
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20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pigreco chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1959 Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Pigreco chair by Tobia Scarpa & Emilio Mantese. The Pigreco cockpit chair was designed in 1959, made of laminated walnut with armrests and curved backrest. The seat and backrest are ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Johannes Andersen Model 14 - 0224123 Vintage Danish Mid Century
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
New Foam and upholstery. White/Teal Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
H 37.75 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Antique Regency Mahogany Bench, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Regency mahogany bench, 19th century, 21" H x 28" W x 15" D
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Pair of Venetian Demilune Console Tables, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Pair of Venetian Demilune Console Tables with inlay patterns, 19th Century Single: 30" H x 32" W x 16" D Pair: 30" H x 32" Diameter
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Pair Of Side Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany , Georgian, Hepplewhite Period Side Chairs, Having Shaped Top Rails And Elegant Pierced Splat Backs With Crisply Carved Decoration, Over ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century E W Godwin Mahogany Bow Back Chair William Watt
By Edward William Godwin, William Watt
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An exceptional Bow back corner chair dating from the 1870s attributed to E W Godwin, probably made by William Watt. Very well constructed Bow chair with circular seat and bobbin turn...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Revival Charles X Mahogany Inlay Chairs by Millar&Beatty, 1860
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 6 inlaid chairs from Ireland, signed Millar&Beatty, LTD. Dublin. In mahogany, inlaid in boxwood with floral motifs. Good condition
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Antique 19th Century Irish Charles X Chairs

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Mahogany

A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of 19th Century well figured, mahogany hall chairs, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The shaped and pierced shield back with exquisite m...
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Childs High Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crest rail over a pierced splat, drop in seat, square legs and stretcher and foot rest. Raised on a base with square section legs.
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Antique 1780s English George III Chairs

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Childs High Chair
George III Mahogany Childs High Chair
H 34 in W 14.5 in D 19.75 in
MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant set of eight Empire style chairs, made of solid carved mahogany, with pure gold finishes. The front legs are shapely and straight, while the rear ones are flared, creating a ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Chairs

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Gold

MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
H 37.01 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas Chippendale's "The Gentleman's and Cabinet'-Maker's Director'' published in 1762. The bac...
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Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with wonderful hand carved ribbon back decoration, drop in upholstered seats and raised ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating. ht. 40, w...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rare pair of Mahogany, Niger Leather and Woven Cane Chairs, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rigmor Andersen & Rud Rasmussen - Early Scandinavian Modern Design A very rare pair of chairs attributed to Kaare Klint and Rigmor Andersen, Denmark 1930s. The c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany French Empire library armchairs having well figured Top rails over enclosed swept arms with carved Moulded decoration raised on e...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Hall Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century mahogany hall chair featuring a black leather upholstery. Made in the Georgian taste with a humped back crest and bowed seat. The mahogany frame is solid a...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with lamina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood, Teak, Mahogany, Beech

Antique Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Armchair having acanthus carved toprail with Gothic splat above setback scroll end arms with moulded supports, supported on square legs...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather. Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.   
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mahogany

Revolving Ship Chair(s), England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Revolving Ship Chair(s) England circa 1870 Mahogany seats on cast iron bases with three decorative lions heads and P+O Motif carved on the back. 18.5”w x 19”d x 35”h x 19”seat
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Sculpture Chair "Reggenza" by Toni Cordero for Morphos, 1991
By Acerbis, Toni Cordero, Morphos
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the "Reggenza" Chair, an exquisite piece by the renowned designer Toni Cordero for Morphos. Crafted in 1991, this Italian masterpiece embodies sop...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Exceptional Mid-Century Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional mid-century Italian dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Large scale for European chairs. One pair left from the set of 6 pictured in situ.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

China Chairs Mid-Century Design Hans Wegner Execution Fritz Hansen Mahogany
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
3 China chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, executed by Fritz Hansen, 1981, mahogany, cushions reupholstered The "China Chairs" are representative of the lightness, elegance and fun...
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Richard Jensen and Kjaerulff Rasmussen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany
By Richard Jensen & Kjærulff Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Jensen and Kjaerulff Rasmussen, set of six dining chairs, mahogany, oak, Denmark, 1960s This striking set of dining chairs was designed by Richard Jensen and Kjaerulff Rasmu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of Mahogany Chippendale style Edwardian dining chairs.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A pair of Mahogany Chippendale style Edwardian dining chairs. Reupholstered in a deep blue velvet like fabric. Very solid and ornate chairs. One of the chairs has a professional but ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s. These...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Three Part Ax Chair Bench by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Mahogany and Birch Three Part Bench. Can be used in various configuration as two chairs with one arm, a single side chair, or a two-seat bench as well a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

18th Century George II Leather Upholstered Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of antique 18th century George II leather upholstered carved mahogany side chair circa 1760. This chairs have been reupholstered and finished with a nail head trim. Th...
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Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mahogany hall chairs from England. The backs are in the shape of shields, which are pierced and have a central lozenge in the back with carved decoration. The ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Corner Chair with Pierced Slats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 18th/ Early 19th c., English George III carved mahogany corner chair with each side with pierced splats below a curved chair rail, the drop in seat above a X form stretcher join...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914. Mahogany, woven cane and leather. Designed in 1914 for the Faaborg Museum. This example w...
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Vintage 1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century high-back lounge chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making work...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914. Mahogany, woven cane, and leather. Designed in 1914 for the Faaborg Museum. This example ...
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Vintage 1910s Danish Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Marquetry Inlaid Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four marquetry inlaid chairs having pretty shaped backs with fine quality marquetry inlay, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a qual...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upholstered in distressed black l...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Armchair having serpentine top-rail with pierced & carved central splat with setback moulded arms and drop-in seat supported on chamfer...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

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Mahogany

11 Portuguese Chairs from the 20th Century in Mahogany
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
11 chairs Portuguese from the 20th century, in mahogany wood with straw back, fabric seats. Signs of use. Dimensions: 90 x 50 x 42 cm.
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue leather. The brass-bound wheels have a secondary outer wheel, and a pair of smaller b...
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Antique 1850s English Chairs

Materials

Brass

CIUFFO Dining chairs with blue parrots padded seat and back solid mahogany wood
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Ciuffo Chair, a masterpiece crafted from solid stained mahogany wood that transcends the boundaries of traditional design. The chair boasts a distinctive feature—a s...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3758, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1927, manufactured 1930s. Set of four d...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gaston Poisson
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco dining chairs in solid mahogany by Gaston Poisson.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Four dining chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Four elegant carved dining chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880. Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 91 cm seat height 45 cm, wid...
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Antique 1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Chairs

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Mahogany

Four dining chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Four dining chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Black Lacquer Mahogany Wooden and Woven Cane Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure brass wheels finish adorned with woven cane panels and green fabric Art Deco style lounge armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French 1930s solid mahogany dining/side chairs.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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European Mahogany Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of european mahogany chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 1742 antique and vintage european mahogany chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European mahogany 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 mahogany chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Ole Wanscher each produced beautiful european mahogany chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are European Mahogany Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,806, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $150,393 highest priced.

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.