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Victorian Hall Chair Mahogany Antique Accent 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Refined Victorian hall chair we date to circa 1860 Hand crafted from mahogany with an elegantly shaped back The concept of the hall chair can be traced back to the 17th and 18th cent...

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1860s Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Victorian Hall Chair Mahogany Antique Accent 1860

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we Have a Good Quality Set of 16 (15 + 1) Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. The Chairs Stand Upon Fluted Sabre Legs. Circa 1880 We have various dining tables to match if you...

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1880s Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut stool

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut stool having a circular shaped upholstered seat supported by three shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with scroll feet. D. 1860

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Walnut

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut stool

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A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an op...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas

6 Wicker Dining Room Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful set of 6 Wicker chairs. All handcrafted and intricately done. Table is also available please see our listing LU908333614222 A compliment to many settings - if you are a ...

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20th Century Victorian Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

6 Wicker Dining Room Chairs

Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Set of 2 Victorian Windsor armchairs handcrafted in ash and elm. Carved back and turned wood arms and legs.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Seating

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Elm

Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chair, Eraly 20th Century. Great patina. Not just for decorative purpose only. Very sturdy for actual use. No wiggles or squikies. Measures 16...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

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Maple

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery which are part of a suite These have a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work, it’s a kind of Kilim rug which has been used for century’s to upholstery English country house furniture...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Seating

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Wool, Hardwood

Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs

19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair

Located in Accrington, GB

Carved Rosewood armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The chair has carved front legs with floral details, a carved centre piece which are all made with solid Rosew...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

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Rosewood

19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair

FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN

Set of 6 English Antique Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CLASSICAL TURNED MAHOGANY AND TUFTED LEATHER DINING CHAIRS A set of 6 England, ca. late 19th century Item # 309KJT22Z A gorgeous set of s...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 English Antique Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this Stunning early Victorian ebonised and gilt painted papier mache hall chair with upholstered seat and back raised on spiral turned supports . Circa 1...

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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

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Oak

Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair

FOUR EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JAS SHOOLBRED RETAILED HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS

By Jas Schoolbred

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four Circa 1880 Jas Shoolbred retailed, Rosewood Italian inlaid dining...

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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Seating

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Hardwood

FOUR EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JAS SHOOLBRED RETAILED HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890

Located in Faversham, GB

A wonderful late 19th century walnut framed sofa, with claw and ball feet over a humpback frame. Generously proportioned and immaculately presented in Toile de Jouy fabric, displayin...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

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Walnut, Organic Material

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool having a circular revolving needlepoint tapestry seat supported on a shaped reeded column raised on three shaped carved walnut ...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool

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Mahogany Framed / Gilt Decorated Detail Dining Room Chair Set / Ten

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Enhance your dining experience with this Early 20th Century Italian Mahogany Framed Dining Room Chair Set, a beautifully crafted ensemble that ac...

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Seating

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Gold

Mahogany Framed / Gilt Decorated Detail Dining Room Chair Set / Ten

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just for decorative purpose only. Very sturdy for actual use. No wiggles or squikies. M...

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

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Maple

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Victorian Mahogany Spiral Turned Spindle and Striped Upholstered Armchair

Located in New York, NY

English Victorian mahogany armchair with a tall spindle back topped with turned urn finials and upholstered armrests with spindle sides, and beige striped upholstered seat and back c...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Spiral Turned Spindle and Striped Upholstered Armchair

21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

A timeless masterpiece, Beige Victorian Armchair is a noble armchair that fills the space with glamour. The richness of its structure transfo...

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2010s Italian Victorian Seating

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Gold Leaf

21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger

By George Hunzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

An outstanding Lollipop platform rocker in carved Oak by George Hunzinger late 19th c. production. The iconic patented Huntzinger steel and spring rocking mechanism is perfectly in t...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger

English Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

An early Victorian yew, elm and ash broad arm Windsor chair. Great original surface. Underside signed G.G. Barker. Likely George G. Barker & Co. importers in Wilmington, NC, circa...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

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Wood

English Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors

Located in High Wycombe, GB

19th Century Cream Soft Leather & Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair Decorated With Brass Studs & Terminated With Brass Castors. Heavy weight hand made chair w...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors

Lovely Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Chesterfield Sadle Curved Footstool

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous whiskey brown restored hand hyed chesterfield footstool. As mentioned, this footstool is fully restor...

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20th Century British Victorian Seating

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Leather

Lovely Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Chesterfield Sadle Curved Footstool

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great i...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Ash, Elm

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Rare light colour. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Ash, Elm

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century

19th century shepherds crook oak armchair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century shepherds crook oak armchair circa 1840, made from solid oak. Fantastic chair with the proportions that lends itself well to making it a desk chair. Shaped back wi...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Oak

19th century shepherds crook oak armchair

19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair in sturdy condition. Measures 22" in width, 22" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

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Oak

19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair

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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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy. Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and stands 33" height. Seat height 17".

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

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Elm

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set of High Back Dining Chairs, the barley twist columns on the...

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1880s Gothic Revival Antique Seating

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Oak

A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set

Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London

Located in High Wycombe, GB

Late 19th Century Adjustable Chaise Lounge In Orange Fabric Known As The "Literary Machine" Manufactured By John Carter Of New Cavendish St London An adjustable reading and lounging...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass

Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London

Victorian Piano Stool Adjustable Height Seat 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Victorian piano stool in walnut Adjustable height mechanism Dated circa 1860 Offered in great shape and will ship to anywhere in the world Please contact us for a shipping q...

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1860s Victorian Antique Seating

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Walnut

Victorian Piano Stool Adjustable Height Seat 1860

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great i...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Ash, Elm

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century

HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

By Chesterfield

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique hand carved oversized throne armchairs depicting Lion's heads for the arms and...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Oak

HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 35.5" H x 24.5" W x 28.5" D x 15" Seat he...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs

Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair

Located in Accrington, GB

A quality antique desk chair that dates to the late part of the 19th century. The chair has quality in every detail from the cut of oak used, the brass castors, shaped saddled seat a...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair

Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of the arms with an interesting crimped leather, tight seat, raised on turned ebonized w...

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Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather

Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc

Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs

Located in Glasgow, GB

A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with carved lion head terminals to the padded armrests, each with shaped back and deep seat and recently reupholstered in aubergine purple velvet chenille with braid trim, standing on turned Irish shamrock carved legs with brass caps and white porcelain castors, the brass stamped ‘WT&S Patent’ for William Tonks & Son. In good condition and comfortable these deep seated chairs...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass

Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs

Late 19th century 7 piece burr birch living room suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 19th century 7 piece burr birch living room suite circa 1890. Set comprises of 1 sofa and 6 single dining chairs. Stunning golden colour burr birch veneers. Upholstered in lat...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating

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Birch

Late 19th century 7 piece burr birch living room suite

Vintage Garden Chair in Neo Gothic Style

Located in Greven, DE

Antique or vintage garden chair in neo Gothic style. The filigree legs support the round seat with circumferential downward drawn pointed arches and quatrefoils. The same design sty...

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Seating

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Metal

Vintage Garden Chair in Neo Gothic Style

Vintage 1960s Large Tuffed Ottoman Bed End Storage Chest Box Trunk Fringed

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely 1960s Tuffed Ottoman In A Soft Pink Velvet Fabric The 1960s tufted ottoman in soft pink velvet fabric is an exquisite piece of furni...

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20th Century British Victorian Seating

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Velvet

Vintage 1960s Large Tuffed Ottoman Bed End Storage Chest Box Trunk Fringed

Lovely Hardwood and Embroidered Floral Vintage Footstool Stool

Located in GB

Here we have for sale this lovely mahogany and embroidered floral vintage footstool stool. This footstool is the perfect size for sliding under a win...

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20th Century English Victorian Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Lovely Hardwood and Embroidered Floral Vintage Footstool Stool

Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports & Castors

Located in High Wycombe, GB

Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports With Original Brass Castors With A Textured Patterned Upholstery Has it's original brown ceramic castors

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass

Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports & Castors

Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Spindle back and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion in good antique condition. Custom zippered cushions ( blue sky) in good condition. They attached...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

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Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany

Pair Victorian Mahogany Spindle and Cane Seat Side Chairs with Custom Cushion

Antique Bleached Gothic Dining Chairs with Mini Check Seat (Set of 6)

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A set of six (6) hand-carved antique gothic dining chairs, which have been newly refinished and reupholstered. A bleached finish is paired with Schumacher' Barnet Cotton Check-Nickel...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Bleached Gothic Dining Chairs with Mini Check Seat (Set of 6)

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RARE PAIR OF THOMASVILLE SAFARI BROWN LEATHER WOVEN SOFAS PART OF LARGE SUITe

By Thomasville

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Thomasville Safari Collection large three seat sofas with brown leather cushions and woven frames which are part of a large suite I have a rather lovely suite of this Thomasville furniture to include an eight person extending dining table with chairs, an extra large coffee table, an extra large size table, two sofas and one armchair with ottoman, this sale is for the item mentioned above alone with the other pieces being listed under my other items These sofas are super comfortable and very decorative, they are made with what looks like pewter plaques...

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2010s British Victorian Seating

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Leather

RARE PAIR OF THOMASVILLE SAFARI BROWN LEATHER WOVEN SOFAS PART OF LARGE SUITe

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool

By Chesterfield

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield footstool. A very good looking and well-made stool, it has been upholst...

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20th Century English Victorian Seating

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Leather

Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Tufted Footstool

Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

Add a touch of class to your home with this stunning pair of antique Carolean hall chairs. Made from oak, they exude a warm brown colour that is perfect for any decor. The chairs are...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

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Oak

Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs

Antique Fully Restored Black Leather Chair by John Jelliff

By John Jelliff

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Stunning Antique Chair that has been fully restored. Black Leather seat and velvet back gives this oversized chair a throne style that’s is so unique if you are looking to add a one of kind chair...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Antique Fully Restored Black Leather Chair by John Jelliff

A Mid Nineteenth Century Early Howard & Sons Baloon Back Slipper Chair

By Howard and Sons

Located in London, GB

A fine slipper chair featuring balloon back with wide seat and on turned walnut front legs of the highest quality and attributed to Howard & Sons. English, Early Nineteenth Century ...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

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Brass

A Mid Nineteenth Century Early Howard & Sons Baloon Back Slipper Chair

Antique Circa 1900 Victorian Period Tiger Oak Hall Tree with Chair Bench

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Victorian period hall tree with mirror and chair bench, unbranded. Solid tiger oak with brass hooks and mirror. Features decoratively carved framed mirror at top with garment hooks...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

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Brass

Antique Circa 1900 Victorian Period Tiger Oak Hall Tree with Chair Bench

Set of four antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Set of four antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs having a quality carved solid walnut shaped back with a carved centre splat standing on turned reeded tapering legs ...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Walnut

Set of four antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany stool

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany stool having a newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabric above a mahogany frieze standing on shaped carved mahogany cabriole legs with cl...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany stool

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FINE & IMPORTANT PAIR OF ANTiQUE HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of Museum quality, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1860 hand dyed Cigar brown lea...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather

FINE & IMPORTANT PAIR OF ANTiQUE HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

Set 6 Victorian Dining Chairs 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous set of Victorian dining chairs in mahogany Recently upholstered so clean and free from odours Set consists of six side chairs w...

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1840s Victorian Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Set 6 Victorian Dining Chairs 1840

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs having a quality carved walnut shaped back, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a quality fabric standing on ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Walnut

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs A very rare ...

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1850s Early Victorian Antique Seating

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Oak

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS

By Chesterfield

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, super rare, fully restored High Victorian carriage coach...

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1840s English High Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Walnut

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.