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Seating For Sale
Style: Regency
Style: Biedermeier
Maison Jansen Attributed Leather and Gilt Regency Armchairs, Restored, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of restored armchairs, which are confirmed to be from the 1940s and earlier. The question is - how much earlier? Crafted in the Regency style, this set of Ebonized and Gilt frames chairs feature gold colored leather seats and a charismatic silhouette with a lot of interesting artistic details.
*NOTE* We have eight available, they are priced as pairs.
The chairs are signed with Mid-Century era upholstery tags and a business card for an antiques restorer. The business card is of a 1940s style and the address used is the style of address used between 1943 and 1963 which is before ZIP codes were used but after the implementation of the 2 digit Postal Code system.
What is currently unknown is whether Fred H. Mehrhoff reproduced these chairs in that time or if he had restored them. Generally speaking, antique restorers did much more restoring than they did reproducing. Reproductions were mostly private commissions from local clientele.
We found a 1935 newspaper directory with Fred H. Mehrhoff listed as a cabinetmaker in Ohio, which further supports his career as an antiques restoration specialist. Again, the question is whether he crafted these chairs in the 1940s or possibly 1950s, or if he restored them and they are much older - perhaps of the Regency period (early 1800s).
If he restored these in the 1940s, which we are inclined to believe, they are likely an important set and from an important maker or design house, such as Maison Jansen. These have the aesthetic style and taste of Maison Jansen, and we definitely would not be surprised to learn these were used in a Jansen interior project at some point in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
These Maison Jansen attributed armchairs would work great in a French Neoclassical, Classical, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency home. Also consider mixing it up in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern or Zen / Minimalist room as a splash of juxtaposition. Can be used as dining captains or side chairs, hall chairs, desk or guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs, feeding chair...
Category
1940s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
Kindel Furniture Regency Carved Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Category
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with rope twisted back and stately acanthus leaf floral striped seat. Front legs are turned tapered and...
Category
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 19" W x 23" D x 18" Seat height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Caned Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Nice pair with good caning and straight back and deep seat. Raised on turned tapered reeded legs and casters.
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
English Regency Walnut Hand Carved Corner Chair
Located in Lomita, CA
This English Regency style corner chair provides an excellent seated vantage point. It is made of walnut, circa 1900 - 1925, and is still super stylish 120 years later.
The design ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Regency Conversation Seat
Located in Lymington, GB
A very clean example of a 19th century English, Regency, conversation/love seat.
The seat has been professionally reupholstered in period style fabric, with a button back finish to t...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Regency Mahogany Window Seat with Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820
A fine Regency mahogany window seat with scrolling arms with ormolu paterae mounts, supported on four sabre legs. Upholstered in pale yellow linen.
Height 69.00...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Paisley Velvet Nailhead Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Ralph Lauren ottoman blends opulence with classic Regency style. Featuring a luxurious paisley velvet upholstery in warm ea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Regency Style Italian Carved Giltwood Camel Form Ottomans / Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style heavily carved fruitwood camels with gilt accents. The damask upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The feet are carved hooves. They are I...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Biedermeier Style Stool Upholstered in Scalamandré style Leopard Print
By Scalamandre
Located in Morristown, NJ
An early/mid 20th C. Biedermeier-style stool featuring a classic design with a contemporary twist. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the elegance and simplicity of early 19th-...
Category
1940s French Biedermeier Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous English Regency style arm chair. Perfect for a desk chair, bedroom chair, or dressing room chair. Beautiful Paisley pattern textile covering. Add some architecture to your i...
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Category
1890s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant antique sofa, dating from around 1880, originates from Northern Europe and reflects the refined aesthetics of the Biedermeier style. Crafted from rich walnut wood, it sh...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft with wooden bun feet in the front and square wooden back feet that are hidde...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Regency Rosewood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat. The corners with gadrooned carving. The seat rail with molded sides and carved rosettes. Circular tapered reeded legs. Cup casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (4+2), Antique Quality, C1825
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Indulge in the exquisite charm of this fine quality set of 6 (4 + 2) Regency Cuban mahogany dining chairs from the 19th Century, circa 1825. A rare and truly special find, these chai...
Category
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage David Salmon Furnishers Mahogany Regency Style Sofa
Located in Westfield, MA
This Vintage David Salmon Furnishers Mahogany Regency Style Sofa perfectly embodies the elegant simplicity of Regency design with its finely crafted mahogany frame and luxurious upho...
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century.
They feature gently curved and splayed sabre legs, a rectangular back with curved crest rails ending scro...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Monumental Regency Cast Resin Upholstered Turtle Ottoman by Maitland-Smith
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing a truly whimsical and sculptural masterpiece, this cast resin turtle ottoman by Maitland-Smith is the perfect fusion of playful elegance and...
Category
1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Resin
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century.
26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede.
Denmark, circa 1820.
Category
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair
South Germany
Cherry
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
Regency Daybed/Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a classic Regency Daybed or Recamier. The Daybed features a faux rosewood frame with a cane back. The scrolling ends are detailed in gilt bronze rosett...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions :
sofa heigh...
Category
1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm.
It is finished in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810
Located in Sherborne, GB
A rare and exceptional English Regency mahogany hall bench in the manner of Tatham & Marsh. This bench is a fine example of English furniture of this period with its classic Roman ar...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Seat Depth 26
Rectangular caned back and sides set in a carved reeded frame. Reeded tapered legs and casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Extraordinary Set Of Twelve Irish Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary Set of twelve Irish Regency Mahogany dining chairs, C. 1830. The set has particularly rich and handsome wood with deep color and excellent graining. Each Chair featu...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century X-Frame Stool
By Thomas Hope, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A rare example of a finely drawn Regency period x-frame stool or bench, beautifully upholstered in butter yellow cotton with wide Greek key meander trim. Of Gillows style and quality...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner.
Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with wood ...
Category
1960s Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Beech
Set of 8 Regency Style Dining Chairs.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 Regency Style Dining Chairs.
These beautiful chairs are made in Mahogany, they have a broad back top rail, front turned legs. The seats are in very good condition. This is...
Category
1960s Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side Chairs: 20.5...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment
to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...
Category
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motif sand gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 19th century Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 19th century regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1820.
Good quality set of 6 regency dining chairs, made in fine mahogany. Carv...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut
English Regency Faux Papier-mâché Caned Bergere or Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful circa 1830 English regency caned bergere having allover japanned, abalone-inlaid, gilded, and painted 'rococo' decoration imitating p...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved c...
Category
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1820 Austrian Biedermeier Dni g Chairs Pair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of period Biedermeier walnut dining chairs with profiled backs and ebony accents. Reupholstered in cream white striped fabric. Timeless elegance.
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall chair. A Scottish, walnut occasional reception seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Attractive hallway chair, graced with distinctive detail and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Upholstered Cane Settee, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency painted and gilt carved wood settee with flanking upholstered scrolled arms, caned seat and back, foliage corner medallions, faux painted back, removable upholstered ...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
A grand Regency scroll-end settee constructed in rosewood with panels of intricately cut ivory. Adorned with acanthus leaf carving to the back and scroll...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Style Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style armchair. Cane back with a hand painted lattice motif.
Newly upholstered in bone silk fabric by Scalamandre.
Category
20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Silk, Cane
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting
Northern Germany
Birch
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Chair made of solid birch,...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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