Antique Neoclassical Armchair in Wood and Velvet Late 19th Century

Rare Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Inlaid Brass and Velvet This is a very large and rare set of twelve elegant dining chairs from the (late) ‘em...

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Solid Wood and Tapisserie, 1930s. This is an incredible museum worthy pair of art deco armchairs in solid wood and tapisserie, made in the 1930s. Most ...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood. A stunning antique Chinese yoke-back armchair from the 18th century. A remarkable design - quintessentially Chinese and of monumental proportions. Should have been a chair for someone important. The design rooted in the Ming-style from several hundred years before this chair was created - showing straight and strict proportions combined with sculptural and flowing shapes all hand carved from solid wood. Remarkable to see a chair this 'boxy' could be so sculptural and dynamic in appearance. Also, this chair is quite comfortable to sit in. Whereas in Japan it was the custom to kneel on the floor or to squat on cushions, chairs were the rule in China from an early date - both for dining and relaxing. Chairs with arms were more honorific than those without and both kinds were for men - women sat on stools. The design of these antique Chinese chairs...

Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, Europe, 1930s. This is a very distinct and large scale art deco lounge chair in velvet and oak, made in the 1930s. Probably Dutch...

Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...

Italian walnut arm chair transitioning from Rococo to neoclassical styles on tapered legs, circa 1780.

19th century french empire revival mahogany armchair, circa 1860. Single french armchair made in mahogany. Shaped back linking to the padded armrests and scrolled arms. Front scroll...

Finely crafted heavy mahogany armchair with the classic crest rail with scrolled ends with rosettes, and decorated with a gilt Greek key band. The scrolled arms with rosettes on the ...