18th Century and Earlier Seating

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated gray/cream chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with top and bottom carved ...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs

Pair of Gustavian Stools

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of high-quality Gustavian works from Stockholm, signed by Johan Erik Höglander (Sweden, 1750-1813). The stools are elegantly curved on all sides, adding extra sophistication. ...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Gustavian Stools

Spanish Bench 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Spanish bench. Originating from the 18th century. Chestnut wood. Beautiful robust model, in very good condition. Beautiful colour and patina. Fits in a modern or classic interior. Co...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Bench 18th century

Gilded Age Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Bergere

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This hand carved Louis XVI style giltwood armchair features classic motifs including acanthus leaves, rosettes, and fluted tapered legs.

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Gilded Age Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Bergere

18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

An extremely elegant and rare, superb quality set of six George III period dining chairs, English, circa 1780. A matching pair of armchairs is al...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs

18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760

Located in Richmond, London

A very elegant mid-18th century George III Chippendale-period armchair, or desk chair of wide proportions and a lovely mellow colour and patina; newly recovered in olive-green Zoffan...

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European Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...

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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Elm

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair

Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Louis XVI period Fauteuil, with Neoclassical carved designs throughout the exposed Walnut frame. Dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s, and Italian in origin. The ov...

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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780

Set Of Six 18th Century Baroque Dining Chairs With Gilt Accents, Italy ca. 1790

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Exquisite set of six handcarved baroque dining chairs from the late period around 1790 in Italy. These stunning Italian baroque chairs were elaborately handcrafted out of solid oakwood and trimmed to a very dark nutwood tone. The elegantly curved legs impress with amazing looking carved patterns on the outsides and are connected with a beautiful designed "cross". Lovely gilt accents enforce the incredible look of this appealing set of six baroque chairs. All chairs have been newly upholstered around 25 years ago with a glamorous golden/ yellow velvet which perfectly fits to the dark brown tone of the wood. A fantastic set of late 18th century Italian baroque dining chairs...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set Of Six 18th Century Baroque Dining Chairs With Gilt Accents, Italy ca. 1790

Pair Of Italian Rococo Blue Painted Armchairs

Located in Essex, MA

Super sturdy and usable with serpentine crestrail and upholstered back and seat. Generous proportions, cabriole legs. Gilt and blue painted . From a Palm Beach Florida Estate.

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of Italian Rococo Blue Painted Armchairs

Pair of Painted Rococo Swedish Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of painted rococo Swedish armchairs circa 1750-1779.

Category

Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Painted Rococo Swedish Armchairs

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an exquisite gilded and carved pair of armchairs. The front and side parts are carved with scrolls that create a delicate carving effects. This pair hails from Mid- 18th Cent...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Original great blue color with subtle gilt details. Graciously formed cabriole legs with pad feet. Used upholstery.

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench

Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale, circa 1780

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme...

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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Giltwood

Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale, circa 1780

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Nashville, TN

Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century French Sofa

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp folk art escabelle dated 1793 with nice patina

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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back panel has a serpentine crest rail above an upholstere...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped carved skirt, carved shell on knee, and terminatin...

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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Period Walnut Fauteuils En Cabriolet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Italian walnut fauteuils en cabriolet arm chairs in the Louis XVI taste, 18th century each having a curved back, ribbon and rod decoration, and ri...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Period Walnut Fauteuils En Cabriolet

Pair of Roman 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Throne Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality pair of large scaled Roman 18th century Louis XV period giltwood throne armchairs. This pair of chairs are 'A Chasis' wh...

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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Roman 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Throne Armchairs

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Height of Rococo style, Louis XV period set of four giltwood carved armchairs raised on cabriole legs. The serpentine curved front having a shell carving in the center. The style bei...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

Plitman Banquet Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and upholstered with client’s own fabric. Bespoke sizing, d...

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British Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Plitman Banquet Chair

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency King wood recamier with carved scrolled acanthus back and arm, reeded molded edges, inlaid brass vine and shell motif, cane back & seat, and terminating on reeded scr...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier. Circa 1790

17th Century Walnut Armchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 17th century French walnut armchair from the Dordogne region. The typical baluster shaped legs under a high back with upholstered armrest concealing tray supports. Armchairs as the...

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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Walnut Armchair

Chair Stool Hall Sgabello Pair 16 Century Venetian Renaissance Carved Sculpture

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...

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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Chair Stool Hall Sgabello Pair 16 Century Venetian Renaissance Carved Sculpture

French, Louis XV Régence Caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two Similar

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French, Louis XV Régence Style caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two similar presented as a pair without being identical. Chair 1 - 19" W x 18.5"D x 38.25"H Seat height 18" Chair 2 - 19...

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French Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Cane

French, Louis XV Régence Caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two Similar

Italian Baroque Walnut Stool with Fortuny Upholstery

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine 18th century Italian Baroque walnut stool with cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher ending in hoof feet. With blue and green Fortuny upholstery...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Stool with Fortuny Upholstery

Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner having a serpentine crest-rail carved with acanthus 'ears' and centre folia...

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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770

Pair of George III Mahogany Chippendale Chairs

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each with a foliate carved crest over pierced splat on front square molded legs with fret carving ending in block feet, the back legs splayed, with stretchers. Possibly American.

Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of George III Mahogany Chippendale Chairs

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs Mid 18th Century Same chair is in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, by Helena Hayward, ...

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Portuguese Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs

Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775

Located in Doha, QA

An absolutely fantastic set of four original Louis XVI French armchairs made by Jean Baptiste Lelarge. All four chairs have Lelarge stamp on them . He was one of the most famous furn...

Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775

Italian early 17th century painted Renaissance Cassone

Located in Troy, NY

Charming painted cassone with a lift top, the rounded front decorated with pastoral scenes, nicely worn and muted under the varnish, darkened by age.

Category

Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian early 17th century painted Renaissance Cassone

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of 18th century Italian Renaissance lion carved walnut Sgabello hall chairs. Pair of Flemish carved oak hall chairs, circa 1890. Profusely c...

Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Set of Six Late 18th Century Bamboo ‘Cockpen’ Armchairs, with Drop in Seats

By John Linnell

Located in London, GB

A Set of Six Late 18th Century Bamboo ‘Cockpen’ Armchairs, with Drop in Upholstered Seats In the manner of Linnell, c.1770. Closely related in form to the Scottish ‘Cockpen’ chair, t...

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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of Six Late 18th Century Bamboo ‘Cockpen’ Armchairs, with Drop in Seats

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...

Category

European Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Pirinola Stools

By Ad Hoc

Located in Metepec, MX

Hand Knit Palm stools with Tzalam or Rosa Morada Hardwood

Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Other

Pirinola Stools

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol

Located in Houston, TX

Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...

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Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol

Italian Neo-Classic Style Cushioned Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) celadon painted bench with gilt trim and open side arms with a raised inSet Set cushion and ribbon carved fluted legs. Antique condition.

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Neo-Classic Style Cushioned Bench

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 s...

Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair

18th C. Italian Venetian Pair of Ornately Carved Side Chairs, Newly Upholstered

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Venetian pair of richly-carved wood side chairs with upholstered seats from the 18th Century. This pair of antique chairs from Italy are ornately carved throughout with a ...

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

18th C. Italian Venetian Pair of Ornately Carved Side Chairs, Newly Upholstered

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame with carved finials on back rail, and tapering fluted lags, pegged constructio...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Beech

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish

Rustic French Late 18th Century Walnut Armchair with Rush Seat and Cushion

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French walnut armchair from the late 18th century with rush seat, carved ladder back, curving arms and upholstered cushion. Created in France during the later years of the 1...

Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Rustic French Late 18th Century Walnut Armchair with Rush Seat and Cushion

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

Located in Casteren, NL

Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...

Category

Spanish Moorish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine, Rush

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

18th Century George III Oak and Elm Corner Chair

Located in San Marino, CA

Late 18th century oak and burl yew wood library corner chair with rich burl and tone. English, turned legs and posts. Minor repair done on stretcher - done previously and very well. ...

Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Oak and Elm Corner Chair

Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the upholstered balloon seat over scrolled and outward rolled apron, standing on boldly car...

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South American Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair

Pair of Neoclassical Black Painted Side Chairs with Woven Seats, Italy ca. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Neoclassical Black Painted Side Chairs with Woven Seats, Italy circa 1790. These period chairs feature rounded tapered legs and a un...

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Black Painted Side Chairs with Woven Seats, Italy ca. 1790

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

In the West, this type of chair is commonly called a "yokeback" chair because its top rail looks like a yoke for an ox. However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair, describing how the form as a whole looks like an ancient oil lamp stand...

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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period. Its solid walnut frame is adorned with intricate hand-carved details along the ...

Category

French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Sofa

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back. Original paint with a wonderful worn patina. With its original seating sprung and in good cond...

Category

Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Original English 17th century walnut armchair dating from the 1660s .Exquisitely carved with cherubs / eagles/ foliage .This chair is o...

Category

British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s

18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle sku 1841 W155 x D50 x H89 cm Weight 31 kg Seat height 42 cm

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle

Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a Heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous Elizabethan Tudor hand carved oak wainscot arm chair - circa 1580 - would be an asset to any space with its simple and modern shape and carved details... its spectacula...

Category

English Elizabethan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Louis XVI Painted Bergere

Located in Essex, MA

Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Painted Bergere

18th Century Solid Walnut Pair of Rustic Armchairs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic set of 2 armchairs in solid walnut wood. These armchairs are very simple and essential. The seats are wide and c...

Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Solid Walnut Pair of Rustic Armchairs

Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny

Located in Richmond, VA

Gorgeous 18th century French carved walnut sofa or settee with carved floral motifs throughout and paneled back. Very refined example. Recently reupholstered in Fortuny with very com...

Category

French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny

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Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner

With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.

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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.