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Chairs For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Napoleon III
2 Napoleon III Chairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Napoleon III armchairs, France, circa 1930.    
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The crestings above solid vase-shaped splats, the waisted uprights above shaped drop-in seats raised on cabriole legs with pad feet. Possibly American.  
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair in the George I
Located in Benington, Herts
A well proportioned and substantial late 19th century carved mahogany wing-back armchair in the George II manner upholstered in a tan leather. English circa 1880. A fine quality and well drawn carved mahogany wing chair inspired by William Kent of the early 18th Century. Upholstered in a hand dyed natural leather with a feather cushioned seat, having grand proportions making this a very comfortable reading chair. The shaped sides with scrolled arms being finished with brass stud work, upon a finely carved mahogany base having a central satyr mask surrounded by foliage and ribbons raised on hipped cabriole legs with shell to the knee terminating on ball and claw feet. This impressive antique leather chair...
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1880s English George II Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Irish Chippendale George III Style Armchairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional pair of 19th century carved mahogany armchairs in the style of Thomas Chippendale, the domed crest, above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined to ...
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19th Century Irish George III Antique Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...
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20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough library armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the period. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports. Note the unusual treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back. The 'H' stretcher with pierced Gothick (or 'Gothic') carving. Professionally upholstered to a high standard and overstuffed in a neutral soft velvet, with float buttons and close nailed. Raised on old brass castors. Lovely, rich, old colour and patina. In excellent condition with a sturdy frame throughout. These Georgian library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs...
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Pair of Georgian Carved Armchairs circa 1780 Lovely Carvings Throughout
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of antique Georgian circa 1760 carver armchairs A very good looking and well made pair, these are a his and hers pair so ever so slightl...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Hardwood

Set of Eight Italian Giltwood Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt wood frames. Crafted in the old world style from beech frames covered in layers of gesso (plaster), ro...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Chairs

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Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Hardwood

Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Hepplewhite Style Wheelback Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A fine pair of Hepplewhite style wheelback armchairs with oval-shaped backrests and spiderweb detailing, shaped reeded armrests & stuffed over seats. These chairs are raised on taper...
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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Crest Arm Chairs with Saddle Seats, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany serpentine crest foliate arm chairs with saddle seats, early 19th century chairs are upholstered in white muslin with...
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1820s English George III Antique Chairs

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Muslin, Mahogany

Napoleon III Pair of Straw Chairs, France 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very charming wood and straw Napoleon III pair of straw chairs, low seating, in a good condition. France 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood, Straw

Queen Anne Eclectic Set, Unique Set of Six chairs, Each in Different Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 Queen Anne chairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was made with the various one of a kind chairs that were collected over the years. From the same collection of the Biedermeier groups, we were able to make a set of 6 different styles. The purpose is to have a set that breaks with the tradition and to make every chair unique and something that can not be repeated. The idea of grouping in eclectic sets...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Cherry, Walnut

Set of 10 Irish 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Hicks of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning set of 10 mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs by James Hicks of Dublin. The pierced acanthus carved back splats with “shell” corners up...
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Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French red chairs late 19th century The chair have been re-upholstered. The chairs are similar but one is bigger than the other. Chair 1: D 18.1 in ; (46 cm) W 16.5 i...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw & Ball Feet Throne Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely pair of hand carved Georgian style eagle head and claw & ball feet armchairs A very good looking and well made pair. Based on a Georgian ...
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20th Century English Georgian Chairs

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Wool, Beech, Oak

Pair of 18th Century Irish Miniature Chairs, Attributed to Butler of Dublin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A pair of neat-sized 18th century Irish miniature chairs attributed to Butler of Dublin. Featuring a bow-shaped top rail, pierced tapering splat, simple back legs. To the front highl...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Stunning circa 1900 George Hepplewhite Style Hardwood Giltwood Georgian Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made circa 1900 George Hepplewhite style Mahogany & Giltwood armchair A very decorative and well made armchair, this piece ...
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

18th Century Antique Open Armchair, Late Georgian Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, early 19th century open armchair with previous purpose. A talking point in glorious English oak, this chair reveals its previous purpose when lifting the needl...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Chairs

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Oak

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history. A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...
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1760s English George III Antique Chairs

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Hardwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a chaise chauffeuse or fireside chair in English due to its low seat height of 15 inches, this mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period hand painted tole chair...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood

Antique Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchair Original Paint Well Worn
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Georgian circa 1800 original paint black lacquered Chinoiserie armchair What a piece! Based on the early George II chairs...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Wood

Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Fine George III Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With an arched back and square seat. The down curved arms carved in foliate scrolls, the front legs with carved blind fretwork with interlaced and trefoil motifs, circa 1765. Splayed...
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this suite of eight period George III circa 1830 hand made in England Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat co...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood finish. Each having frames carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms and above eac...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

2 Original Chiarivari Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s wear and lack of gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details including curved backsplats, a solid plank seat, trumpet...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chairs

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Oak

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is of rich colour, patination and carved throughout. The shaped crest rails have two...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved mahogany framed George II style Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet A very...
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20th Century English George II Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Lovely 18th Century Engligh Painters Artists Stool Handle Cut Out in the Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 18th century English oak artist bar stool with handle top A very good looking period 18th century Dutch stool, it has the rare han...
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18th Century Danish Georgian Antique Chairs

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Oak

19th Century George II Style English Armchair in the Manner of Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 19th century antique English armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey, the pierced stylised shell splat back and scrolled armrests with bas-relie...
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19th Century English George II Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (20th century) mahogany open armchair with shaped back and upholstered in a leather style blue/grey.
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20th Century Unknown Georgian Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

2 Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. George I period, ca 1715. This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely kick on the back legs. Remarkably, after some 300 years, it still retains its original gros-point needlework upholstery in vibrant colors. Of superb proportions, color, figuring and patination. Measures: H 106 cm (42'') D 68 cm (27''). W 87.5 cm (34 1/2''). Literature: Herbert Cescinsky 'English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 81, fig. 105. ''A walnut easy chair'' dated 1710. Nb. A slightly earlier antique walnut and beech wing armchair with contemporary needlework, circa 1710, sold in Christies, Lot 164, October 2015 @ £48,350 -The Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sothebys sold a George II needlework...
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.   
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III faux bamboo chair, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

18th Century Danish Country Elm Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A late 18th century Danish armchair in elmwood, with graceful curves and carved details. Flower and leaf motifs decorate the cartouche-shaped back on the crest rail and the pierced s...
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18th Century Danish George II Antique Chairs

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Elm

Stunning 18th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair Primate Design Stick Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime mid-18th century circa 1760 solid Yew wood Windsor stick back armchair If you are loo...
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1760s English George III Antique Chairs

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Yew

Carved English Walnut Georgian Armchair with Tapestry Upholstery and Nailheads
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Fine quality English 1930s era armchair designed in the Georgian manner. The chair is in very good condition and has fine machine tapestry uphol...
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1930s English Georgian Vintage Chairs

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Walnut

Rare & Primative circa 1820 Irish Famine Chair Original Timber 200+ Years Old
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine chair in pine A good looking and exceptionally decor...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Pine

Lovely Original 18th Century Herve Liege Belgium Carved Wood Armchair Wainscot
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Herve Liege Belgium hand carved oak Wainscot oak armchair circa 1760 A very well made original piece, the chair ...
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1760s Belgian George III Antique Chairs

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Oak

2 Original Napoleon III Ebonised Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonised chairs, France, 1850s wear and lack of gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood

English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period walnut, leather upholstered backstool or lounging chair of generous proportions. Acanthus leaf and shell carved cabriole legs with pad feet and fine rich lea...
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1750s English George II Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Primitive circa 1800 Hoop Back Windsor Armchair in Elm Heavy Patina Decorative
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint A highly coveted, well made and decorative ar...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Elm

Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George II circa 1760 oak carver chair with period repairs A very good looking and well made chair...
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1760s English George II Antique Chairs

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Oak

Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state, circa 1865.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

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Wood, Velvet

18th Century George II Irish Carver in the manner of Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II Irish carver in the manner of Chippendale, the bow shaped back rail centred with carved bell husk motif flanked wit...
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1750s Irish George II Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

George I / George II Tapestry Gainsborough Style Chair, 1725-1735
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exceptional example of an early George I / George II Gainsborough mahogany chair upholstered in a period 18th century needlework of rich colo...
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Early 18th Century European George I Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

English Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Shieldback Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Wells, ME
English Hepplewhite carved mahogany early 19th century shieldback set of eight dining chairs, including two armchairs and six sidechairs. The shieldbacks have carved urn and acanthus...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique English Georgian Sidechairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome pair of sidechairs.  
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or children’s chair in burr chestnut What a stunning ...
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1760s French George II Antique Chairs

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Chestnut

Set of Two Georgian Style Armchairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two fine quality 20th century Georgian style chairs. Walnut frame with a carved bow and floral motif at the backrest the seats are upholstered in a neutral damask style mate...
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1950s Italian George III Vintage Chairs

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Damask, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original 18th-century hand carved from solid Fruitwood high back occasional chairs A good looking and well-made pair, the fr...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Chairs

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Fruitwood

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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