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Chairs For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1920s
Four Dining Chairs from Rms Queen Mary ii Cunard White Star Liner Cruise Ship
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original RMS Queen Mary II dining chairs circa 1920's. A truly stunning and highly collectable suite of dining chairs....
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Marcel-Louis Baugniet Modernist Chair, circa 1925, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Modernist Marcel-Louis Baugniet chair, circa 1925, Belgium. Blackened oak in original condition, new ivory fabric. Dimensions: 104 cm H, 43 cm W, 40 cm D, seat height: 47 cm. Li...
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1920s Belgian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of George III circa 1780-1800 hand carved library armchairs with ornate Lions Hairy Paw feet covered in grapevines Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1780-1800, the legs are long and elegant, they start with grapevine carvings to the top and follow down with an extremely elegant curve to the Lions hairy paw feet, they are an absolute work of art The upholstery is early embroidery, this was very much the fashion of the day and still is, the idea was for the lady of the house to prove she could keep herself quiet and occupied and not disturb her husband, the way she achieved this was by doing embroidery in her parlour, the more ornate and exquisite the higher the skill of the lady Condition wise, there will be some age and use related patina marks here and there to the fabric, you can see the worst of it in the pictures, as ever with this type of furniture it really doesn't matter, the fact that it still exists is the important thing. the timber all has its original finish so it will be drenched in character, we have cleaned waxed and polished the wood Dimensions Height:- 103.5cm Width:- 86cm Depth:- 74.5cm Seat height:- 62cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing with your postcode for a delivery quotation. Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information. ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team. Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers...
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1780s English George III Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Austrian Children's Chair in Polychrome Wood, circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Austrian child's chair decorated with flowers and birds from the end of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century circa 1800. Very beautiful original polychromy. The ...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Materials: Wood and Leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : Wood and leather Finish: polyurethanic lacquer Elegant and sop...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1920's Pair of Finnish Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of original Art Deco period armchairs in satin birch. We brought these over from Sweden, however, we believe they were made in Finland, and they date from the 1920-30’s...
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Sweetheart Back Cane Paint Decorated Adams Side Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of Adams side chairs with good cane seating and beautiful painted floral decoration. The chairs are in good condition for 100 year old chairs...
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1920s English Adam Style Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Stump Chair ca 1680-1730. Driftwood from Dalarna Fantastic grain in the wood's pattern and unparalleled patina Made out of a single log o...
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1690s Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Oak Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist side chair. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original black lacquered lining. The seat has been re-upholstered with a cognac velvet...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
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1760s English George III Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and J...
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1920s Polish Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 18th Century English Oak Barley Twist Armchair, circa 1700
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional example of a period 18th century oak armchair with barley twist legs and stretchers. In unusually good condition. Upholstered in the mid 20th century. Sturdy and stron...
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Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions: height: 110 cm. length: 66 cm. depth: 50 cm. Material: walnut wood. leather t...
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16th Century Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs. Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual chairs or side chairs ha...
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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Carolean Bobbin Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare surviving walnut turned joined bobbin backstool chair in original condition with fantastic wear. Plank seat dated verso 1684. Measurements: 95cm h x 46cm w x 40 cm d (37cm h s...
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17th Century Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Group of 6 Dutch Mahogany Chairs Richly Inlaid
Located in Barletta, IT
Group of 6 dutch chairs from the late 1700s to early 1800s, made of mahogany wood with inlaid polychrome woods. Completely reupholstered and restored, they feature a bronze applicati...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Cataln modernist wooden chairs, Designed for the Palace of Justice in Barcelona. Manufactured circa 1920 in Barcelona (Spain). In o...
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1920s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Antique George III Silverleaf Giltwood & Pink Chenille Side Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique George III silverleaf giltwood & pink chenille side chair. Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, Rayon Chenille Color: Pink Period: 18th century. Styles: Georg...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, and new linen upholstery. Created in the 18th century, e...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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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1710s Antique Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...
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1780s English George III Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Chairs 8 Pieces Made of Beech Painted in Macassar
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chairs 8 pieces made of beech painted in Macassar 8 Art Deco around 1930 from France Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France circa 1930...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Handmade Mid Century Rustic Tree Branch Chairs '2 Available' Sold Individually
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade chairs of tree branches and roots. Funky, fun and interesting. Each unique and sold individually
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1920s American Country Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style. Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Thonet style bentwood chairs with ca...
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1920s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

18th Century Forest Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare, 18th century primitive hoop back stick chair. Constructed from ash and elm, from the Thames Valley region. A work of art. Measurements: 80cm h / 37cm h seat x 46cm w x 40cm ...
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18th Century British Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

STUNNING PAIR OF ORIGINAL ART DECO HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER CIRCA 1920'S ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored pair of antique circa 1920's Art Deco, heritage brown leather Art Deco armchairs with feather filled seat cushions and fluted arms Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price An exceptionally good looking well-made and comfortable pair of armchairs, these are original Art Deco odeon chairs...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Located in Zürich, CH
Wooden-slat chair called "TI-1a" is an authentic Bauhaus item designed by Marcel Breuer in 1922-1924 and crafted at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Breuer was a modernist architect, sculptor and furniture designer, best known for the design of the most iconic chairs of 20th century...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Dated 1922 A 6
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alpine folk art escabelle dated 1922 A 6.
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1920s Swiss Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Side Chair Marked HGK Royal Provenance
Located in Boden, SE
Fine 18th Century Swedish Roccoco chair with marks of (The Swedish Royal Treasury) HGK It comes from the upper class environment. A fantastic chair wi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Secession Dining Chair No.335
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.335 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare and unique wooden...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Robert Mallet Stevens, Hammock Chair, France, 1925, Original Canvas & Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Lacquers, canvas and is great vintage condition. Canvas can be reversed for tidier look if desired. Very hard to find in such a prime state.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Bentwood

Queen Anne Walnut Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
Queen Anne chair made of walnut with upholstered seat.
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1790s English Queen Anne Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
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Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless. Upholstered with floral design on the seat back and the seat. The wood...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looki...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal m...
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
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18th Century English Sheraton Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Slatted Wood Den Haagse School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of slatted wood accent chairs from the Den Haagse school in the Netherlands. An important hotbed of Dutch modernism, the chairs are a reflection...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Patinated Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A throne-like silhouette and a rich patina give this antique chair an air of august dignity. Built in France in the 18th Century — before the advent of electric light — the deep burnished polish and warm ruby hue of the wood would have reflected the light from candles and oil-lamps beautifully in the evenings. Visible pegs and mortises showcase the impressive craftsmanship that went into the making of this piece. The paneling of the backrest, the contoured crest and carved ears...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six. An icon with a ...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and stretcher, great color
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1920s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Side Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo period painted wood chairs from the 18th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, floral upholstery and distressed patina. Create...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique castle chairs 1920s Period: 1920 Material: Leather, Oak Condition: Leather and Wood treated with oil and wax.
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1920s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

The Set of Three Original 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilded Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
This magnificent set of three French antique Louis XVI (ca 1770) gold gilded armchairs originated from the region of Avignon. These stunning original armchairs are elegant and charac...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Gold

Fine pair of 18th century French Aubusson upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine pair of 18th Century French Fauteuils covered in aubusson tapestry from an incredible home in the Carlyle Hotel, NYC.
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18th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
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1740s Italian George II Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautif...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 12 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair of Antique 18th Century French Walnut Cardinal Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent pair of walnut hand carved cardinal armchairs with royal antique red velvet with golden metal threats upholstery. These extraordinary la...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Set of Six Sheraton Stained Elm Dining Chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
Unusual set of six 18th-century Sheraton period stained elm dining chairs. They feature ornate carved backs, squared tapered front legs joined with a lower H rail (which gives additi...
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18th Century English Sheraton Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Chair, 1930s
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Sculptural chair made of oak wood in the Netherlands around 1930. This heavy piece of dutch design is in a good condition but it shows sign of age. ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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