18th Century and Earlier Seating

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from the photos. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piec...

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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Swedish window seat from Lindome in the oval (or zero) style with incredible detailed carvings. The arched sides have an intricately detailed open design. The upper sectio...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Elm

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

18th c. Chairback Settee

Located in Greenwich, CT

An 18th century mahogany settee having double Chippendale chair backsplats on rectangular padded seat with scrolled arms over three front ...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. Chairback Settee

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

By Dante Savonarola

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

With outward scrolling armrests; raised on foliate-carved cabriole front legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

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

Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

A rare set of twelve George III mahogany tablet-back dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and dating to circa 1790. Comprising two carver armchairs and ten side chairs, t...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs

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

18th Century Pine Settle with Curved Back

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful 18th century English pine settle with a gently curved form. It has a plank back with wing sides and gently curved arms, surrounding a single plank seat.

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Pine Settle with Curved Back

Queen Ann New England Maple Armchair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Queen Anne Maple armchair with Spanish feet. New England, circa 1760. Well developed feet, large bulbous stretcher, beautifully scrolled carved arm termination and "spoon back". H 3...

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American Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Maple

Queen Ann New England Maple Armchair

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Spanish Foot Armchair with Tapestry Cushion

Located in Milford, NH

A fine form English Queen Anne armchair with caned back and seat, arched scroll carved crest and arms, Spanish carved feet, with beautifull...

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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Spanish Foot Armchair with Tapestry Cushion

Six 18th Century Elegant Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750

Located in Rome, IT

A fine set of six English 18th century blue painted and parcel-gilt chairs with vase shaped back splats and caned seats, over cabriolet legs...

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British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Six 18th Century Elegant Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750

Pair of Georgian Corner Chairs on Casters

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Georgian corner chairs on casters. Hand-carved from mahogany and joined circa 1775-1795 in England. Tapered square legs. Newly-covered in white ticking. Sold together and pri...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Georgian Corner Chairs on Casters

Antique walnut Sacristy choir, seats & corner cupboards, opening seats, '500 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient sacristy choir, with many benches, seats with corner cupboards and opening seats, n. 2 L-shaped bodies, hand-carved with ancient tile, in preciou...

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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique walnut Sacristy choir, seats & corner cupboards, opening seats, '500 Italy

Set of Eight 18th Century Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of eight 18th Century Italian walnut chairs. With original embossed leather backs and seats.

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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Eight 18th Century Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Queen Anne Chairs

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Set of Six 18th-Century English Queen Anne Walnut Chairs A remarkable set of six Queen Anne dining chairs, crafted in England during the 18th century, showcasing the timeless elegan...

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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Queen Anne Chairs

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair

Located in Bozeman, MT

Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair

18thC English Vernacular Oak Pig Bench

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 18thC English Vernacular Oak Pig Bench sku 1986 W158 x D32 x H40 cm Seat height 40 cm Weight 17 kg

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18thC English Vernacular Oak Pig Bench

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs

Located in IT

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth c...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs

Antique Folk Art Swedish Rustic Kubbstol

Located in Kramfors, SE

Folk Art rustic Kubbstol from northern Sweden. A Kubbstol is a chair made of a single piece of wood that's been hewn out to form the seat, back and frame. It's a primitive constructi...

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Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

Antique Folk Art Swedish Rustic Kubbstol

Georgian Walnut Settee

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Georgian Walnut Settee

Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Armchair, India/Indonesia/Sri Lanka

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An unusual Indian half-relief carved ebony armchair Coromandel coast, 1680-1700 ? Throughout carved with floral and vine motifs, the back rail with a central peony and ...

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Indian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Armchair, India/Indonesia/Sri Lanka

Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique high-back settle, from the 18th century that embodies the rustic charm of traditional tavern and inn furniture. Crafted from solid wood, its curved design and high back were ...

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English Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century

Mahogany Chippendale Carved Side Chair

Located in West Chester, PA

Fluted stiles, rare elaborate carved splat, acanthus carved knees, two shells and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Philadelphia, PA, circa 1760-1775.

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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Carved Side Chair

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of ...

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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Other

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780 This Swedish follbänk really has this primitive feeling to it and an amazing painted surface. Its dar...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs A rare and lovely set of Italian hand-painted dining chairs consisting of t...

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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved foliage and fluted legs. Indulge in the romance of bygone eras with this exquisite...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil

Located in Benington, Herts

A highly impressive rare French carved Régence period giltwood fauteuil / armchair of imposing proportions with needlework upholstery. French - circa 1715 Of grand scale, this ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand carved wood bench features three carved back splats for resting, flanked within wood arm rests at each far end. The top rail is adorn with four finials...

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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat

Vintage Coastal O’Brien Iron Works Chinese Chippendale Chaise Lounge - A Pair

Located in west palm beach, FL

Add an exotic splash of vintage luxury to your outdoor or indoor space with this stunning pair of Chinese Chippendale-style chaise lounges by O’Brien Iron Works. Expertly crafted fro...

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American Chinese Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Coastal O’Brien Iron Works Chinese Chippendale Chaise Lounge - A Pair

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm, Southern Sweden. A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs It comes from the upper class environment. Scraped by ha...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Daybed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Highly decorative 18th century Swedish daybed with original patina.

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Daybed

c. 1790 Oak Hand-carved English Stool, Hand-carved Legs, Gros-point Needlework

Located in Louisville, KY

When it comes to antique stools, this one stands out above them all. Boasting unique and colorful gros-point needlework in rich reds, navy's and yellows, hand-carvings of shell motif...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

c. 1790 Oak Hand-carved English Stool, Hand-carved Legs, Gros-point Needlework

American Chippendale Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Eight American Mahogany Chippendale serpentine form carved acanthus foliage dining room chairs with intertwined foliage splat backs, upholstered foliage tacked seats, frontal...

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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1790

Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Frame Black Leather France

Located in New York, NY

Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th century brown frame black leather France. An assembled pair of armchairs made during the Rococo period in Fran...

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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Frame Black Leather France

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...

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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny

Connecticut William & Mary Armchair, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Connecticut William & Mary bannister-back rush bottom armchair with straight rails and spindle back in maple, circa mid-18th century. 23 ½ inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep 42 ¼ i...

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American William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rush, Maple

Connecticut William & Mary Armchair, 18th Century

Renaissance "Chayère" Chair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...

Category

French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance "Chayère" Chair

18th C French Oak Benches

Located in Nijlen, BE

18th century French oak benches. Weathered by age and use, yet a very soft touch surface and original patina. They're almost identical, differ slightly in size: 1. 117L x 30D x 47H...

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French Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th C French Oak Benches

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair

Located in Allerum, SE

Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great shape. ca 1770 Sweden.

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair

1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent set of four Venetian armchairs lacquered in blue with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. Engraved and lacquered walnut. A delicate and refined drawin...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers

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...

Category

Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

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

Three richly carved Gustavian side chairs, 18th C.

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Three richly carved Gustavian side chairs, 18th Century.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Three richly carved Gustavian side chairs, 18th C.

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

Located in Lymington, GB

A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and ra...

Category

English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies

By Jean-Baptiste Cresson

Located in Manhasset, NY

14 Louis XV Dining Chairs by Jean Baptist Cresson, 18th Century, France, Painted, Scalamandre Upholstery One of a kind set of stunning dining chairs. Each having curvaceous form crest rails finely carved with flowers above a molded chair...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies

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

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs

Located in IT

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...

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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Nutwood, Giltwood

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs

Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Side Chair

Located in West Chester, PA

A very fine Chippendale side chair with a great old patina multiple shells on the crest rail and knees with wonderfully carved volutes on crest ...

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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Side Chair

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé. Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90 Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.

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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè

Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle

Located in New York, NY

Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm) Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle

Antique 18th century solid carved walnut English Chippendale armchair

Located in Casteren, NL

This 18th-century armchair is a refined and characterful piece, crafted from warm, light walnut wood that brings a soft, natural glow to any setting. Designed in the classic Chippend...

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British Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th century solid carved walnut English Chippendale armchair

Exceptionally Rare Original 17th Century Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 17th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair ...

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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Exceptionally Rare Original 17th Century Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak

English Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A late English George II, early George III period hall seat of 'sgabello' form having carved mahogany frame, the lancet and quatrefoil pierced shaped back with painted armorial of ga...

Category

English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Iron

English Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form, circa 1760

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 ...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

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

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back. Original paint with a wonderful worn patina. With its o...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood. The chair is very simple and essential. The legs...

Category

Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair

20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining

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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.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

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.