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Number in Set: Single Piece
Place of Origin: British
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Black Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved do...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Abbas Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet & Aged Brass Studs
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And Objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. A contemporary twist on the Classic upholstered dining chair, the Abbas dining chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

1930's Rattan Porters Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
A huge and very decorative 1930's porters chair.
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Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Upholstered Lion's Head Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Folkestone, GB
An unusual mid 19th century stylish upholstered armchair with oak framed carved with lion's heads at the top of each arm. The swept back legs continuing upwards to form the sides of ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

19th Century Occasional Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This occasional chair, with heartshape back, was often offered as a wedding gift, lovely patina and in good vintage condition.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

Purple Chair Model “Hi!Breed” by Charlotte Kingsnorth Contemporary Design Seat
By Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair model “Hi!breed” From “Hi!breed” series Manufactured by Charlotte Kingsnorth Exclusively for Side Gallery UK, 2022 Old metal tubular and mesh Ikea chair frame, envelope...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair in the George I
Located in Benington, Herts
A well proportioned and substantial late 19th century carved mahogany wing-back armchair in the George II manner upholstered in a tan leather. English circa 1880. A fine quality and well drawn carved mahogany wing chair inspired by William Kent of the early 18th Century. Upholstered in a hand dyed natural leather with a feather cushioned seat, having grand proportions making this a very comfortable reading chair. The shaped sides with scrolled arms being finished with brass stud work, upon a finely carved mahogany base having a central satyr mask surrounded by foliage and ribbons raised on hipped cabriole legs with shell to the knee terminating on ball and claw feet. This impressive antique leather chair...
Category

1880s George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Arm Chair With Upholstered Seat, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Regency period ram’s horn arm chair on sabre legs. The chair back has a rectangular concave crest rail morticed between the upper leg posts and...
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1820s Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century and bears the label “Mobilier International, bld Voltaire a’ Paris“. Mobilier International are an authorised manufacturer producing the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames using...
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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Black & White by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece is the 2022 re-issue of British-designer Jane Atfield's historical, 'RCP2 Chair,' an iconic example of sustainable design, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare 1950 Industrial Factory Swivel Stool by Evertaut Musician Guitarist Stool
By Evertaut
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and highly unusual splayed factory stool from the 1950s, by Evertaut. Likely made as a special factory piece or exhibition piece. In excellent original condition, with lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial British Chairs

Materials

Steel

William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood chaise longue attributed to Gillows, with deeply carved scroll terminals and arms, and turned tapering legs on disguised castors.
Category

1830s William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

English Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This chair is carved on all sides with intricate interlaced grapevines with grape clusters on a stipled background.
Category

1850s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Quality Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner chair. This is a very attractive chair in perfect condition having a lovely quality shaped back with satinwood inlay, newly recovered seat, s...
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...
Category

Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Red Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Hayche WW chair CS4, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Queen Anne Style Walnut Childs Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality and early 20th century Queen Anne style walnut childs chair having carved decoration to top of well figured splat back over drop in seat raised on ...
Category

Early 20th Century Queen Anne British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hayche Dune Chair, Green Powder Coated Steel Frame, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The design of the Dune chair is based on the repeated shape of the arch, architectural and mathematical. This chair has an elegant and light aesthetic and i...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

William Plunkett Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By William Plunkett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen example with its ottoman. Minimalist design upholstered in Knoll leather. Some degradation to structural strapping. Signed with Manufacturer's decal.
Category

1960s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Steel

c.1820-30s Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchair
Located in London, GB
Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie bamboo armchair with an upholstered seat, English, circa 1820-30s. Material: bamboo frame and upholstered seat Dimensions: H104 x W63 x D64 cm.
Category

19th Century Chinoiserie Antique British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Lovely Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Shield Shape Back
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Hepplewhite Mahogany armchair with floral seat. The item simple and stylish armchair is suitable for any room. This splendid antiqu...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Rifle Chair in Walnut and Brushed Brass and Polished Aluminum
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Complementing the Fulbeck desk is the elegant rifle chair. Crafted in walnut, engineered brushed brass and polished aluminium, the curved seat rest of the ...
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hayche Otto Chair, Walnut Plywood and Black Steel Frame, UK, In Stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto armchair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connec...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hayche WW Armchair CS3, Natural and Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW armchair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from solid oak with the un...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hayche WW Chair CS1, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hayche Dune Chair, Red Powder Coated Steel Frame, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The design of the Dune chair is based on the repeated shape of the arch, architectural and mathematical. This chair has an elegant and light aesthetic and i...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MAHOGANY AND LEATHER METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR England, circa 1840-60; seat stamped "JOHNSTONE & JEANES / 67 NEW BOND ST / LONDON / 6572" Item # C103901 An extraordinary metamorphic armchair by the firm of Johnstone & Jeanes of London, this quality Campaign seating piece would almost certainly have been accompanied by a carrying case to ensure its safe transit, as most of these break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By depressing small tabs...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an Aesthetic Movement ebonized nursing chair, with a lobed top rail, a button upholstered crushed velvet in...
Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Red ‘Gogo’ Tub Chair by Roger Bennett for Evans High Wycombe, England
Located in London, GB
Red 'Gogo' tub chair by Roger Bennett for Evans High Wycombe In vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age. The red vinyl has a few marks.
Category

1960s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Antique Victorian Elm & Oak Joint Stool Oval Shape, Scotland 1890, H249
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Elm & Oak Joint Stool Oval Shape, Scotland 1890, H249 Scotland 1890 Solid Elm & Oak Original Finish Oval shaped top with cutout All standing on four tuned legs C...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand Carved High Back Chair Embossed Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique hand carved throne chair with embossed hand painted coat of arms to the back and Knights helmet to the top What a chair! This is a fi...
Category

19th Century Jacobean Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Concrete Outdoor Chair
By Kieron and Brendan McSherry
Located in Lancaster, GB
A striking sculptural concrete chair for outdoor use, perfect for gardens, terraces and balconies. Every piece is made to order in our studio in the UK and is built to last a lifetim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather Pear & Carmine Colours
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Hayche WW Chair CS3, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Child's Chair 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.
Category

19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Rush, Wood

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster with Burr Walnut panels A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Burr Walnut panels before, the leather seat pads have been restored by my leather polishers, they have been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
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18th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important original Victorian Walnut Eton College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the...
Category

1860s High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Elephant Carved 20th Century Open Armchair Brown Frame and Back Splat
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved with Elephant legs armchair with fabric seat. The armchair is beautifully presented with elephant carved front legs, alo...
Category

20th Century Country British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Carved English Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
The scrolled arms of this corner chair are carved with arabesque leaves. The back crest rail is carved with a floral design in high relief. The back splats are pierced and have inter...
Category

1780s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four English Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four English mahogany Aesthetic Movement dining chairs, with rush seats.
Category

1880s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history of a company, HK Furniture, and mid-century English design. By absorbing creative influences from abroad, but formulating a distinctive home-grown approach, Howard Keith was among the British designers to pioneer the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques, whilst maintaining links with the vernacular tradition. The Bambino chair...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

WW Bar Stool CS3, Stained Oak & Powder Coated Metal Rods
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW bar stool, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from solid oak with the u...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hayche WW Chair CS5, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Abbas Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered in Indigo Blue Velvet & Aged Brass Studs
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And Objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. A contemporary twist on the Classic upholstered dining chair, the Abbas dining chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Carved English Oak Hall Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English oak hall chair has a plank seat carved with stylized floral arabesques on the edge. A center panel is carved with framed stylized leaves. The center cartouche has a carved lion which is framed by winged gargoyles...
Category

1880s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats.  
Category

Early 1900s Sheraton Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and absolutely top quality design, this is the wooden curve bench, made by Nina Moeller designs. These are designed with a very slight curve, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable, Limited Edition 52/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made from Historic Oak and Pewter from Shakespeare Warwickshire, exhibited in The Living Chair Museum This is pretty much the best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is based on a Regency Gillow’s of Lancaster model of a metamorphic library steps, the idea being with tall Georgian bookcases you have a reading chair next to the bookcase and when you need to get a book down from on high, you simply flip the chair top over and you have steps This one has been specially made as a homage to William Shakespeare, the top of the back rest has been hand carved with a city scene depicting Shakespeare theatre, under we find a painted scene of Romeo courting Juliette, on the back you have William Shakespeare’s name hand carved in with the edition number 52/150, converting it to steps we find a pewter plaque...
Category

20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hayche Otto Chair, Oak Plywood and Powder Coated Black Steel Frame, UK, In stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto armchair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connec...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stamped circa 1815 Jennens & Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully stamped original circa 1815 Regency Jennens & Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair ...
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1810s Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Pine

Hayche WW Chair CS6, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The crestings above solid vase-shaped splats, the waisted uprights above shaped drop-in seats raised on cabriole legs with pad feet. Possibly American.  
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Early 18th Century George I Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Leather English Armchair, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Fabulous English armchair from the early 20th century. Furniture covered in leather (seat, armrests and capitonné back) in fabulous patina with wooden base and original iron (see pho...
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Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hayche Otto Chair, Oak Plywood and Powder Coated White Steel Frame, UK, In stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto armchair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connec...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Style English Chair "Antique Master" with Armrests
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. For the shipment of this item, as the rates of couriers change daily. Charming and rare English Chippendale style “ Antique Master...
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Mid-19th Century Chippendale Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hayche WW Chair CS2, Stained Oak & Metal Rods, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from ...
Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

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