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Material: Mahogany
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs 1810 Gillows Of Lancaster Country House
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and very unusual pair of carved mahogany Regency large hall chairs in wonderful condition. Attributed to world-renowned Gillows of Lancaster and likely made around 1...
Category
1810s British Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Brass, Other
Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner
Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and claw feet
Lovely floral print upholstery and t...
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1890s Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Queen Anne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century English Georgian Queen Anne armchair with wonderful out-turned arms resting on scrolled supports, and cabriole legs with wide pad feet, and turned stretche...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Very Fine Set of Ten 18th Century Irish Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine set of 10 18th century Irish chippendale dining chairs. Made in the period of heavy 1st growth mahogany, these chairs feature...
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18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs, England circa 1835
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of Six William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs, England circa 1835
A fine and elegant set of six English William IV period dining chairs, crafted in solid mahogany, circa 1835.
Each c...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique X-Frame Chair, Middle Eastern, Mahogany, Seat, Bone Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique X-frame chair. A Middle Eastern, ebonised mahogany seat with elaborate bone inlay, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Extr...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1830s pair of Empire mahogany French bergères Aux Dauphins Empire armchairs in the manner of Pierre Bellange (1760-1844). The mahogany frame with sabre front legs continuing as arm...
Category
1830s French Empire Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
N. O. Møller Pair of Armchairs No. 62 of Mahogany Made by J.L. Møller in Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a pair of armchairs, model no. 62, by the Danish cabinet maker and furniture designer Niels Otto Møller (1920-1982).
They are manufactured in the 1960s by J. L. Møllers Møbe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design
The iconic "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, model KK 3758A. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmus...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchairs Circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A graceful pair of hand carved mahogany Hepplewhite shield back armchairs. The backs with pierced shields with swags and gilt accents in the Prince of Whales...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Reverse with maker's pap...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original f...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,400 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique Lounge Chair Grosfeld House Style
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Antique lounge chair in the Grosfeld House Style
Coloration:...
Category
Early 20th Century Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
Category
1940s British Regency Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
$2,528 Sale Price
20% Off
Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding set of Chippendale-style dining chairs, created from designs by Thomas Chippendale, one of history's most celebrated artisans. A testimony to the incredible workmanshi...
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$88,500 / set
Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful set of 2 Mexican modernist 'Yucatan' dining chairs designed by Edmond J. Spence made of mahogany and woven seagrass, Mexico, the 1950s. The seagrass is in great condition and the chairs have been refinished.
"Edmond J Spence made a career out of translating international modern styles for the U.S. market–he designed a successful blonde wood line made in Sweden and imported by Walpole Furniture of Massachusetts. Spence’s Mexican venture dubbed the “Continental-American Collection,” was launched by Industria Meublera in 1953. A contemporary ad boasts “superb raw materials [and] fine Mexican handcraftsmanship,” and shows an Aztec stone...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Mahogany
$5,000 / set
Fortuny Upholstered Antique Chinese Chippendale Designer Chair
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Fortuny upholstered antique Chinese chippendale designer chair
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, mahogany
Colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Set of 8 (6+2) Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs.
Circa 1890
Each Chair standing on swept legs with boldly carved Ball and Claw feet.
These chairs retain their original l...
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1890s Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs with bronze sabots.
Bibliography: Françoise Siriex. Leleu Decorateur ensembliers: Editions Monelle...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with wonderful hand carved ribbon back decoration, drop in upholstered seats and raised ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk back centering a shaped flat splat, scalloped seat rail ...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, set of 4 dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, in mahogany and red velvet ribcord upholstery, Denmark, 1960s.
Marked with PJ silver medallion.
Th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved mahogany chair with leatherette tobacco color seat with springs. Restored and polished to wax.
Precious chair also for a modern desk.
P...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
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2010s American American Classical Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Iconic Mid-centuryp pair High Back Chairs by SAC, Giò Ponti style, All originals
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All Originals "Chiavarine" iconic pair high back chairs by S.A.C, Giò Ponti style, with woven Indian cane seat.
With manufacturer's label.
About Gio Ponti
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti (b...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very attractive pair of 18th century Dutch mahogany side chairs. With an elegant and shapely form with a delicate carved ribbon knot on top. Retaining their original, beautifully f...
Category
18th Century Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1914 Faaborg Chair – Iconic Danish Design by Kaare Klint with Curved Cane Back
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
W: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 3/8"
D: 47 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4"
SH: 43 cm / 1' 4 15/16"
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 8 chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,924 / set
Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Empire star & shield coat of arms dining chairs
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: Mahogany
Color: Olive
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Empire
Numb...
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19th Century Empire Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisite set of 10 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivory white...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher pair of armchairs in mahogany and horsehair. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,466 / set
1940s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of carved mahogany neo-classical style side chairs. The backs are carved urns with ram form accents. The striped upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They are ...
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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 12 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 12 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
Side Chair by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and beautifully proportioned chair in mahogany having an exposed compass legged frame with with a floating deeply curved back rest.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Mahogany with rush seating
Attributed to designer.
H100 x W41 x D43 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Agnes dining chair by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 44.9 x W 41.9 x H 82 cm
Materials: mahogany, rattan
Available in rattan or rope seat.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture bran...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$4,161 / item
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair, having a quality carved mahogany back, shaped open arms with carved scrolls, upholstered seat standing on shaped carved cabriole...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional model Grotto chair, the scallop shell back to scallop shell seat connected with stylized dolphin arms. The chairs with specialist aged grot...
Category
2010s English Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,554 / item
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus and ribbon cresting rail, rolled foliage ears, molded edge stiles, ornate carved ribbon...
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in original tufted ivory satin from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare Baker Furniture chairs in the style of James Mont. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This fabulous design is routinely attributed to the work of the esteemed Michael Taylor. The unmistakable look of old money...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Satin, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Striped Upholstered Chairs, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Eastlake Parlor chair from the Victorian Era approximately the late 1880's - 1890's with original wood front wheels. Very Good C...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Regency style armchairs in mahogany. Lacquered finish. Upholstered seat. Finish in still in very good condition. Frame Joins were reinforced under the seats and two joins a...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$416 Sale Price / set
40% Off
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair,
Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790
Primary wood: Mahogany
Secondary wood: Maple, pine...
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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
Hepplewhite Side Chair Mahogany Revival 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Side Chair.
The Back of the Chair Being of a Shield Form with a Carved Urn and Drapes.
Circa 1900
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Early 1900s Revival Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 18 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 18 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat...
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19th Century British William IV Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century Side Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of Regency mahogany side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each moulded curved back with pierced fluted rail backs...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 Fine Belgium Art Deco Chairs by De Coene (4 Side and 2 Arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
De Coene Freres: A set of six fine Belgium Art Deco dining chairs (model Rubens) composed of 4 side and 2 arm with a darkened mahogany frame, an upholstered front back rest and a ros...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Mahogany
A Pair of Jugendstil Chairs by Joseph Maria Olbrich, around 1905
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exquisite pair of Jugendstil chairs, designed by the renowned artist Joseph Maria Olbrich around 1905, is a prime example of early 20th-century craftsmanship and design. Olbrich...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Burl
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Revival Mahogany Child's Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Queen Anne revival child's chair, circa 1920 in date.
This chair has been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany and upholstered in a striking b...
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1920s Queen Anne Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Stunning pair of quality 19th Century mahogany desk chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning pair of quality 19th Century mahogany desk chairs having a quality pair of antique mahogany desk chairs with upholstered seats and back panels, scrolled arms above turned ta...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Tatham Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote Tatham’s designs from the Grand Tour. To be upholstered in the clients own material.
...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$16,305 / item
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Chairs for a. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of eight chairs in mahogany with seats of black horsehair. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$15,006 / set
Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany regency elbow chairs.
Regency period
these chairs are raised upon sabre front legs with shaped back legs.
Having lift out seats.
The chairs feature typical shape...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 in date.
These lovely chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid maho...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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