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Material: Rush
Vintage Boho 19th Century Ladderback Chair
Vintage Boho 19th Century Ladderback Chair

Vintage Boho 19th Century Ladderback Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite 19th-century ladderback chair exudes rustic charm with its elegantly curved wooden frame and woven rush seat. Crafted with classic craftsmanship, its beautifully aged ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Egyptian Revival Walnut chair with drop in rush seat and through tenon detailing curved angled back Attributed to Liberty & Co, in the style of Christopher Dresser. Circa 1885 Hei...

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1880s English Egyptian Revival Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming pair of French Provincial ladder-back chairs dates from the late 19th-century (circa 1880–1900) and embodies the timeless simplicity of traditional rural craftsmanship....

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century

Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a solid seat with a custom cushion,ht. 55, wd. 25, dp. 18 in.

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18th Century Scottish Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Wood and Rush Chair in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, circa 1990
Wood and Rush Chair in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, circa 1990

Wood and Rush Chair in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, circa 1990

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chair in the style of Charlotte Perriand’s Bauche model, produced by an unknown manufacturer, circa 1990. This rustic modern chair features a solid wooden frame with rounded legs, h...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 8 Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900.
Set of 8 Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900.

Set of 8 Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 8 antique French provincial fruitwood chairs with rush seats, circa 1900. Each with their own hand-painted scenes.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rush Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Rush

Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating
Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating

Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Pair of Provençal ladderback armchairs with rush seating. Classic country armchairs in very good condition, beautiful model with pure lines. These ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mirror Polished and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Mirror Polished and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert

Mirror Polished and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert

Located in Geneve, CH

Mirror polished and rush weave wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Mirror polished aluminum extrusions, rush. Tino Seubert When he first ...

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2010s British Post-Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-20TH Century Pinewood and Rush Chairs, France 1950s
Mid-20TH Century Pinewood and Rush Chairs, France 1950s

Mid-20TH Century Pinewood and Rush Chairs, France 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These chairs are made of a sturdy pine wood frame and have a traditional rush seating. The style is at once rustic/primitive and sophisticated as well.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Set of Four Bamboo Chairs with Wicker Backrests - 1970s
Set of Four Bamboo Chairs with Wicker Backrests - 1970s

Set of Four Bamboo Chairs with Wicker Backrests - 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Set of four vintage chairs with bamboo frames and distinctive rounded, slatted backs. The chairs were completely reupholstered with new padding and covered in black-and-white striped...

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1970s Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rush, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Oak Folding Chairs with Curved Backs and Rush Seats
Set of Four Mid-Century Oak Folding Chairs with Curved Backs and Rush Seats

Set of Four Mid-Century Oak Folding Chairs with Curved Backs and Rush Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Mid-Century oak folding chairs with gently curved backs and rush seats. In original condition with wear and patina consistent with age and use. Folded: 18 x 4 x 35.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair
Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair

Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

An American classical New England style stenciled rocking chair made in the manner of Lambert Hitchcock. The chair is richly painted on the ba...

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19th Century American Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4

French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible set of four wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950s. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. Or...

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Mid-20th Century French Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A rare set of four Regency black painted standard or dining chairs with rush seats. Each chair is complemented with hand painted characterful backrests adorned with classical and fl...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustac...

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush

Set of Four Red Painted Rush Seat Ladderback Chairs
Set of Four Red Painted Rush Seat Ladderback Chairs

Set of Four Red Painted Rush Seat Ladderback Chairs

Located in Sofia, BG

Handsome set of four red-painted spindle-back chairs with woven rush seats. Each chair features a high, decorative turned finial back, shaped crest rail, and richly turned front an...

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1960s Country Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Antique Northern French Ebonized Rush-Seat Chairs with Rich Patina, circ
Pair of Antique Northern French Ebonized Rush-Seat Chairs with Rich Patina, circ

Pair of Antique Northern French Ebonized Rush-Seat Chairs with Rich Patina, circ

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A beautifully understated pair of antique Northern French rush-seat chairs, circa 1900. The frames are finished in a deep, ebonized tone, now softened by decades of use into an excep...

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 4 Brutalist DePuydt Attributed Heavy Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of 4 Brutalist DePuydt Attributed Heavy Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of 4 Brutalist DePuydt Attributed Heavy Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats

By De Puydt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Brutalist DePuydt attributed oak dining chairs. These chairs have a heavy solid frame with woven rush seating. Seating shows signs of wear and some loss. The frames are in o...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Carved Wood Slatted Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviana
Carved Wood Slatted Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviana

Carved Wood Slatted Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviana

Located in New York, NY

Liviana is carved wood slatted-back dining chair with a hand woven rush seat from Costantini Design. This chair is made to order and available as shown in Argentine Rosewood or in ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

A set of ten French oak ladderback side chairs, C. 1960.
A set of ten French oak ladderback side chairs, C. 1960.

A set of ten French oak ladderback side chairs, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each with a three arched slats, above a rush seat supported by square straight legs joined by an H-stretcher. A simple, but elegant look.

Category

1960s French Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

George III set of eight 20th century Lancaster shire English dining chairs.
George III set of eight 20th century Lancaster shire English dining chairs.

George III set of eight 20th century Lancaster shire English dining chairs.

Located in Buchanan, MI

George III set of eight 20th century Lancaster shire English dining chairs. Great scale, measurements are that of the arm chair. Very nice color and patina.

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20th Century English George III Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat
English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat

English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English William and Mary style oak youth chair from the late 18th century, with rush seat and spindle back. This English oak chair features a straight s...

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Late 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4
Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4

Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4

By Maison Regain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible set of four elm and woven chairs by Maison Regain from France 1950s. Solid legs with beautiful curved wood backs. Original woven rush seats in great vintage condition. Woo...

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Mid-20th Century French Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat & Rush Back
Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat & Rush Back

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat & Rush Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms- Rush Back, Upholstered Seat features a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as a stylish combination o...

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2010s American Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...

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19th Century American Classical Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair
Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair

Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking high-back side chair, manufactured by the prestigious EJ Victor, masterfully blends Mediterranean rusticism with the refined elegance of high-end traditional design. Th...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Rush Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Spinetto, Set of six Chiavarine chairs
Fratelli Spinetto, Set of six Chiavarine chairs

Fratelli Spinetto, Set of six Chiavarine chairs

Located in London, GB

c.1960s Beech wood and rush seating H84 x W44 x D42 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s – Set of 2 A charming set of two French Provincial oak and rush chairs, crafted in France during the 1960s. These elegan...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat
English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat

English Child's Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English child's chair from the 19th century, featuring a handsomely patinated fruitwood frame with splat back and rush seat.

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19th Century English Country Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

A fireside chair with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This iconic fireside chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1939 and produced by Casa & Giardino during the 1950s. The peculiar look of this chair is due especially to the high sculptural back, which presents beautifully carved details and a rustic seat in a natural hand-woven rush. Literature: Domus n. 143, November 1939, pag. 60. Gio Ponti was an icon of the modernist movement: the Italian designer, architect, artist and publisher contributed significantly to the worlds of architecture and design with his extensive work in fine furniture and ceramics, education, office and residential buildings, and everything in between. Giovanni, known as Gio Ponti was born in 1891 in Milan. It was there that he spent his childhood, and in 1921 he began to study architecture at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1923 to 1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started his first architectural office, together with Emilio Lancia, and in 1928 he started the magazine Domus, which is still regarded as one of the most influential European magazines for architecture and design. He was also very influential during the period as a curator of the Milan Triennale. After his collaboration with Emilio Lancia had come to an end, upon completion of the Torre Rasini, he began to work as an architect together with the engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rush

N°19 “Bauche” Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Sentou, 1960s
N°19 “Bauche” Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Sentou, 1960s

N°19 “Bauche” Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Sentou, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The N°19 Bauche chair, designed by Charlotte Perriand, is a quintessential expression of her design ethos: simplicity, honesty of materials, and a seamless dialogue between tradition...

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Mid-20th Century French Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early sculptural chairs by Arthur Umanoff. Chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. T...

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1950s American Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback

By Phillip Clissett

Located in London, England

Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Pair of Handpainted Side Chairs with Rush Seats, Italy, circa 1820
Pair of Handpainted Side Chairs with Rush Seats, Italy, circa 1820

Pair of Handpainted Side Chairs with Rush Seats, Italy, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of early 19th century black painted Italian side chairs with finely painted, beautiful scenes on top back rails, turned Legs, and rush seats. Each chair with a different court...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs
Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs

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 Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2

Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. This chair was made in the ...

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1920s Dutch French Provincial Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back seat with vintage rush caned seat, and a solid o...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Dallas, TX

This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built of walnut wood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, the chair sits on round turn...

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Early 20th Century French Country Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Mel Smilow Armchair
Mel Smilow Armchair

Mel Smilow Armchair

By Mel Smilow

Located in Highland, IN

The subtle, almost austere design of Mel Smilow's lounge chair positions it somewhere between a Scandinavian and French aesthetic. The walnut frame supports a seat and back of woven ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Couple of fireside chairs with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This iconic fireside chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1939 and produced by ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Ladderback Chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand
Pair of Ladderback Chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand

Pair of Ladderback Chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of solid wood and rush seat for these two chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...

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20th Century French Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair
Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair

Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair

By Paine Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Fireside Chair by Paine Furniture, a distinguished piece that exudes classic charm and exceptional craftsmanship. This chair sh...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

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