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Material: Silk
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries! Using dense, old-gr...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Bruda Armchair in Polished Gold Bronze with Marine Silk by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Polished gold bronze bruda armchair with marine silk by Elan Atelier Handmade using the lost wax cast method, ...
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2010s Unknown Modern Silk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 10 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is composed of ten chairs produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. Chairs are made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with 100% Organic Silk fabric from our collection Bossa Fabrics. The restoration process followed historical references published in magazines from the period. Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. This fabric color was made using Mango tree...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

Eight Dining Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight dining chairs in black lacquer and raw silk designed by Vladimir Kagan.
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1970s Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk

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 Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet chairs. Comfortable curved round backrest carved with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and sea...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
Scorched bamboo Victorian corner chair, circa 1900s. Features silk upholstery with a dragon scene along the seat back. The geometric frame is neatly accented by ball finials.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Vintage Set of Four Magistretti Chairs in Silk and Glazed Oak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting set of four vintage Italian dining chairs in the manner of Vico Magistretti with hand-glazed 'Verona Green' oak frames, reupholstered with a lovely textured apricot Itali...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Oak, Silk

Pair of Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Pair of Silk Armchairs by ROBERT ALLEN Featuring wonderful carvings, bolster pillows, and down...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

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 Silk Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood

Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs. Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs. New light violet silk upholstery. Similar c...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Modern Classic Elizabeth I Armchair in Carved Wood and Patinated Fine Gold Leaf
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: This is one of the most premium armchairs of Bessa´s collection. Worthy of the grandeur of an empire, it is made with the most premium fabrics on the market, admirably h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Silk Chairs

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of lovely Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with elegant silk lampas French fabric and double welt (early 20th century). The chairs are a light cream color with parcel gilt acce...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Silk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk, Upholstery

Empire Revival Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine empire revival gilt-bronze mounted mahogany fauteuil. This elegant armchair has a scrolled mahogany frame with a padded upholstered back and seat, the arms put down on fine...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

2 Art Deco Chairs in the Style of René Prou, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco chairs in the Style of René Prou, circa 1930 In sycamore and painted silk to be restored.   
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Sycamore

Set of Twelve Italian Chairs for Naval Furnishings in Wood and Pink Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant set of twelve Italian chairs from the 1950s. The set of chairs had been produced for the Italian naval manufacture. The chairs have a dark wood frame. While the seat and its ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Surrealistic Modern Gold and Red Pair of Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare pair of chairs. Gild wood frame and red silk upholstery. Very good condiction.
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1990s European Modern Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chairs, Pair of Brass Chairs with Silk Upholstery, 1950's, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of midcentury, brass side chairs, Italy, circa 1950. Upholstery in silk fabric, diamond tufting. Measures: seat Height is 18 inches.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Design Pink Silk Wood Dining Chairs, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Dining chairs 2 available. Manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950 Wood, cane and silk upholstery Measurements 40 cm x 50 c...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood

19th Century French Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved 19th century French giltwood armchairs upholstered in vintage silk.
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19th Century French Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an ornately scalloped frame with shell carvings on the apron and crest. Upholstered in...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade fabric, upholstered tufted back and matching seat. The upholstery is in wonderful con...
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19th Century English Art Deco Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Metal

"La Caprice" Armchair by Robert Marinelli, edited by BGA, USA, 2019
Located in New York, NY
High gloss finished walnut armchair with the back and seat upholstered in pink mohair, the sides in gray silk. Custom sizes, finishes, materials available.   
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Silk Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Walnut

Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, ...
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Gold

Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful blue silk for the seat. The chairs are polished in black shellac, have...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cherry

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Scroll Form Ebonized Walnut & Textural Silk Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Hollywood Regency armchairs were realized in the United States, circa 1940. They feature stylized klismos style volumetric rectangular legs in ebonized walnut. T...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley "Alexandria" Chairs for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sinuous “Alexandria” chairs in mahogany designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar Furniture circa 1961. One of Wormley’s signature des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French giltwood armchairs. Finely carved with nice patina. Newly upholstered in Rubelli silk fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a fine piece of workmanship, completed by possibly the most important craftsman of the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is sig...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Beech

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Parlor Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of Four French, 19th century Louis XV style carved walnut parlor side chairs. The intricately carved backrests with an arched back and raised on four cabriolet legs conjoi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

1800s Pair Ornate Dark Mahogany Armchairs Silk Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1800s silk armchairs with decorative detailing on the fabric and a dark mahogany wood tone frame. There is minor cracking on the veneer. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is l...
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19th Century American Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Beautiful Pair of Chairs, 18th Century Style, Signed, France
Located in Paris, FR
Unique pair of chairs, created and signed by one of the greatest French cabinet maker, Atelier BHC. In 18th century style, inspired by a famous French Castle near Paris. Amazing Bo...
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2010s French Louis XVI Silk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The fabric of seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The laque is in it original statement, we do not like to make up the antic pieces preferring to leave them in their statements. Nevertheless we work with highly qualified restorers and at your request and charge we can care of it. The 7th chair is free and not included on the picture as it has more cracks and fissures. These armchairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Lacquer

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each with a square back topped by a bow shaped carved frieze featuring folliate rosettes and downscrolled arms. Where the arms join the chair rail there are carved anthemians and palmettes. These two chairs are presented in the original now faded and worn gros point green upholstery and have their original casters. These two armchairs are actually part of a set of six. The set was split up in three sets of two's to make them more saleable. Four of the six have been re-upholstered in sympathetic empire fabric...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

1870 French Empire Marquetry Inlaid Suite Berger Armchairs & Settee Canape, Pair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French marquetry inlaid circa 1870 Empire style three piece suite with neoclassical detailing A very rare and good looking set, th...
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1870s French Empire Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
This regal seat dates to the 16th century. The square seat and back contrasted by the blocked barley twist turnings that comprise the arms legs and stretcher. Well-carved recumbent l...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror & Chair Gilt Red & Leopard Paper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Material: Wood; Mixed-media: Decoupage and application in gold leaf and paper. Artists: Ana Maria Cortesão / Micca Hellers Private collection. Measures: Chair: 36 cm, 36 cm, 90 c...
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2010s Portuguese Expressionist Silk Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of carved wood Swedish stools, 18th century Upholstered in Rubelli silk.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire manner. The pair dates back to the 19th century and is embellished with bronze d’ore lau...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Ruby Slipper Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Slipper chair reupholstered in Holland & Sherry wool silk sateen fabric. Measures: 31.5" H x 20 " W x 22" D x 16.5" SD x 16" SH.
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1970s American Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Carved Walnut Fauteuil Chair, Circa 1840's
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1840's French Carved Walnut Fauteuil Chair with Down Seat. Newly Upholstered in a Beautiful Monkey Scene Cotton Fabric with a Silk Fabric on Back and Seat
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19th Century French Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of fully upholstered Art Deco inspired lounge chairs by Preview. Ivory silk upholstery, fixed cushions.
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Late 20th Century Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Set of Six French Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Jean Pascaud
Located in East Hampton, NY
Three have brass sabots and three with nickel over brass (as found in France). They are intended to be used alternating finishes. Tapered legs with squared sabots. Nailhead trim t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Asian Modern Mahogany Floating Seat Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Asian Modern carved mahogany wood and ivory print silk upholstered armchairs. Wide set arms with floating seat on doweled spacers. Tall backs wit...
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1950s American Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Pair of Directoire Cream-Painted Slipper Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a rectangular carved panelled top rail above a pierced vertical splat and an upholstered seat, raised on front tapering circular legs and saber back legs. The exquisite qu...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th c., Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of richly hand-carved armchairs with faces and foliate details. Covered in apple-green, Coraggio fabric.
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Silk

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a pair of 19th century nursing chairs from Myanmar in excellent condition. The seats are covered in the original silk. The motif of ...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique Pair of French Gilded Chairs with Cane Webbing and Upholstered Cushions
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and ornate pair of Antique French Napoleon III carved wood chairs with cane webbing on seat and back. Newly upholstered cushion seats with Tassanari et Chatel Le Favourite...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cane, Giltwood

Charles Dudouyt French 1940s Oak Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Dudouyt turned chair in thick and heavy French Oak - finished with a lovely silk print fabric seat. Sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs, they represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England...
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1940s French Vintage Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Louis XVI Miles Redd Cubist Silk Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Period Louis XVI painted side chair: antique hardwood frames newly styled in Miles Redd Cubist peacock silk panel. Two available, see other listing.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Clas...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair With Scalamandre Leopardo Silk Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Italian Walnut arm chair with Scalamandre Leopardo Silk Velvet.
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19th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Antique Silk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Walnut

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