Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870

This armchair is of fine quality and will not disappoint!.  

Satinwood is a lovely color and this chair is pleasing to the eye. A perfect complement to any room in the home or office environment.  

Antique French fine walnut side chairs, circa 1880.   

Antique French fine walnut side chair, circa 1880.    

Antique French gold leaf side chair, Circa 1880. This gold leaf side chair would make a nice addition to any room or vestibule.

Pair Antique French walnut cane back side chairs, circa 1880.

Antique French carved wood gilt side chair, circa 1870-1880 FOC061.

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Victorian circa 1860 mahogany framed nursing chair with velour upholstery. A nicely made genui...

A fine pair of Italian 19th century heavily carved Sgabello side chairs. The entire front surface of each is hand carved and is beautifully sculpted. In the entrance halls of Italian...

Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 93cm, width 51cm depth 48cm This pai...

A sgabello is an Italian chair that originated in the Renaissance. Originally designed to be displayed in a hallway (like a French side chair), sgabello were typically highly carved with some sort of familial crest or coat of arms incorporated into the décor. They were purely decorative, as the backrests were elaborately carved with protuberances and bulging motifs; comfort was not a primary concern. Hand-carved from walnut in Italy, circa 1870, our Renaissance style sgabello has recently been bleached, allowing the carvings to gain further prominence. The shaped seat has quarter round molding adorned with a series of niches that have been filled with trefoil leaves. Additional foliage has been shallowly incised to the top of the seat, with sprawling rinceaux surrounding a potted plant. The uniquely shaped seatback has several canted edges, topped with various Renaissance motifs. A pair of fragmented...

This set of two Empire Side Chairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant chairs stand out for their plain design and the beautifully designed front legs. The side chairs have a cher...