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Fully Restored Liberty's London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian
Fully Restored Liberty's London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian

Fully Restored Liberty's London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian

By Leonard Wyburd, Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime fully restored Victorian Liberty’s London Thebes stool designed by L Wyburd This piece is as iconic and stylish as they come, anyone who knows and follows fine furniture will recognise this piece instantaneously The design of this three-legged stool is based on an ancient Egyptian prototype, an example of which, dating to 1550-1300 BC, is in the collection of the British Museum (EA 2481). The Liberty stool, patented in 1884, is one of three models, copying Egyptian originals, retailed by the firm. For a full discussion of the nineteenth century’s fascination with Egyptian stools see Donato Esposito, ‘From Ancient Egypt to Victorian London: the impact of ancient Egyptian furniture...

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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Oversized Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Burgundy Velvet with Nailheads   Elevate your living space with this exquisite antique Vi...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880

Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880 Good solid construction. Nicely aged patina to oak frames. Caning is good to both, having been re-caned recently. In very g...

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs
Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs

Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

English, likely Brighton Pavilion - Circa early 19th century. Offered is a very unique pair of Brighton Pavilion (attributed) campaign chairs. Featuring a fantastic faux bamboo cros...

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique British Chairs

Materials

Iron

Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885
Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885

Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

Late 19th century very unique English side chair in solid oak with carved back in floral motif. Two long vertical open slats (one to each side of the back) add to the unique design o...

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1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair
19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair

19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a FABULOUS 19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair. Made in England (Britain) circa 1870 in the Rococo Revival Style from sol...

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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair

19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair

Located in London, GB

A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm. Welsh, c. 1850.

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs
Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs

Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs

By Howard and Sons

Located in Stroud, GB

Pair of Howard and sons “marlborough” slipper chairs covered in china blue H&S monogrammed ticking, standing on tapered legs and stamped castors These are an excellent example of Howards most sought after slipper chairs, traditionally upholstered with siege de duvet...

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1890s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Chair, UK, 2018
Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Chair, UK, 2018

Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Chair, UK, 2018

By Faye Toogood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Roly-poly chair raw London, 2018 Fiberglass. Measurements: 85cm W x 59cm D x 61 H cm 33.46 in W x 23,22in D x 25.40 H in Concept Her furniture ...

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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Some furniture asks to be admired. These chairs expect to be lived with. A true 18th century pair in the Queen Anne manner, their proportions are so correct they feel inevitable. Th...

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18th Century Queen Anne Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather
1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather

1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

McIntosh teak Stunning set of Chairs, McIntosh made and designed chairs, one of the best period furniture makers from the 1960s!! the chairs are upholstered in a lovely White Leath...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Teak

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...

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Late 18th Century Jacobean Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Ladder Back Chair
19th Century English Ladder Back Chair

19th Century English Ladder Back Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century English carved oak armchair featuring a ladder back design and a rush seat. Sits on massive turned legs with box stretching. Wide elbow chair arms and a warm, rich...

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Big Girl Armchair, Orange Velvet, Modern Sculptural Organic
Big Girl Armchair, Orange Velvet, Modern Sculptural Organic

Big Girl Armchair, Orange Velvet, Modern Sculptural Organic

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Part of the Peaches collection, the Big Girl armchair is the largest piece in this new body of works. Reminiscent of a curvaceous female body, the pieces are composed of a wooden str...

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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Wool

English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back

English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail over a pierced splat with spoked captain's wheel and spindle back, elegant serpenti...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm

18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair
18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair

18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable. Wonderful piece of sculpture with great patina. Seat height ...

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18th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson
Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

By Frank Guille

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare version of the C3 chair originally designed by Carl Jacobs as the "Jason Chair" in 1950. Frank Guille re-designed this chair, circa 1953. The massive tu...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century William IV Elm and Burr Elm Hall Chair
19th Century William IV Elm and Burr Elm Hall Chair

19th Century William IV Elm and Burr Elm Hall Chair

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A charming 19th century William IV elm and burr elm hall chair, circa 1830. Displaying a lobed and carved circular back with central vacant roundel above the shaped seat and turned c...

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...

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1780s Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

$4,115Sale Price|22% Off

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

Located in Lymington, GB

A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and ra...

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1710s Queen Anne Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair. History The firm of R.W. Winfield, one of the largest and most celebrated of English brassfounders, who ex...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original
Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original

Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian hand carved mahogany show frame library reading armchair A good looking well made and decorative show framed arm...

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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Houghton Hall Chair
Houghton Hall Chair

Houghton Hall Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine William Kent design chair originally made for Houghton Hall in 1733. The fully upholstered back and seat above a faun mask at the centre of the front rail and shells to the ce...

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21st Century and Contemporary George II British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Handcrafted unique Gothic slipper chair with striking proportions and refined design. Re-upholstered likely in the 1960s with a single blemish consistent with age otherwise in great ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4er Set Original Jasper Conran Design Stühle Val Padilla Manila
4er Set Original Jasper Conran Design Stühle Val Padilla Manila

4er Set Original Jasper Conran Design Stühle Val Padilla Manila

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und äußerst seltenes 4er Set Stühle vom britischen Premiumhersteller Jasper Conran zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Val Padilla und ist bekannt unt...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Steel

English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair
English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair

English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

English Arts and Crafts period armchair, the shaped crest over slatted back, the arms similarly slatted, standing on square legs on original brass and ceramic castors, the upholstere...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs
Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs

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

Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass
Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass

Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass

By Lee Broom

Located in New York, NY

Suspended from above, two brass plated steel circular hoops join to create the Hanging Hoop Chair, with a seat and backrest upholstered in Kvadrat wool. Finishing: Brushed brass pl...

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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows

Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs. Circa 1820 English.

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails
Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of English Georgian late 18th century mahogany side chairs, each with a shaped and well-carved crestrail over a carved central open splat, the drop in seats covered in striped...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows

Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed whiskey brown leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair...

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Early 1800s Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A charming pair of antique cast iron garden chairs in the ornate Victorian style, showcasing beautifully detailed craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century English or French foundri...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows

Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Sherborne, GB

Mahogany Regency hall chair by Gillows circa 1815 with Roman and Greek architectural influences, the top cresting rail has bold Greek key decoration, the back panel has a step oval c...

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1810s Classical Roman Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Meta Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo
Meta Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo

Meta Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Meta Chair by Jaclyn Pappalardo Dimensions: W 46 x D 51 x H 88 cm Materials: Pinewood, upholstery foam, Bute merino wool. Jaclyn is a designer and maker based in London. Her backgr...

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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wool, Pine

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...

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1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Bronze Charles Rennie Mackintosh "Hill Chair"
Vintage Bronze Charles Rennie Mackintosh "Hill Chair"

Vintage Bronze Charles Rennie Mackintosh "Hill Chair"

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Scotland's world renowned Helensburgh "Hill House". First introduced in 1902, this vintage reproduction features a unique br...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Jacobean Stuart Baroque Styled Hand-Carved Armchairs, England, c. 1890s
Set of 2 Jacobean Stuart Baroque Styled Hand-Carved Armchairs, England, c. 1890s

Set of 2 Jacobean Stuart Baroque Styled Hand-Carved Armchairs, England, c. 1890s

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an incredibly rare and well-preserved set of Jacobean Stuart/Baroque-styled hand-carved armchairs produced in Victorian England in the 1890's during the Baroque Revival ...

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1890s Baroque Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Baroque Style English Chair with Barley Twisted Legs in Oak, 1920s
Baroque Style English Chair with Barley Twisted Legs in Oak, 1920s

Baroque Style English Chair with Barley Twisted Legs in Oak, 1920s

By Henredon

Located in Odense, DK

Exquisite and timeless, the Baroque-style English chair with barley-twisted legs in oak from the 1920s encapsulates the grandeur and craftsmanship of a bygone era. This chair is a te...

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Early 20th Century Jacobean British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Bentwood Chairs by the Villiers Brothers
Pair of Bentwood Chairs by the Villiers Brothers

Pair of Bentwood Chairs by the Villiers Brothers

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of late 20th century bent birch plywood chairs by the Villiers Brothers. Floating seat and tapered back rest with makers label to underside of each chair. There were as few as...

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Late 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Chairs
Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Chairs

Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Chairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin chairs for Upholstery A pair of exceptional examples. Measures: W41 x D37 x H84 cm.  

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Late 19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Odilon Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Pair of Odilon Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Pair of Odilon Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, England

Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues was a Brazilian carioca architect and designer. Along with Joaquim Tenreiro and José Zanine Caldas, Rodrigues was the Pio...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork

17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.

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Late 17th Century Baroque Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of George II style upholstered and carved walnut side chairs
Pair of George II style upholstered and carved walnut side chairs

Pair of George II style upholstered and carved walnut side chairs

Located in Folkestone, GB

A highly convincing pair of George II style side chairs made in the mid 19th century. These beautiful chairs incorporate all the styling attributes taken from the original 18th cent...

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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century oak turners chair
19th Century oak turners chair

19th Century oak turners chair

$1,591Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century oak turners chair

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality and highly decorative 19th Century oak turners chair, having a high back with angled turned arms and supported on three turned legs united by turned stretchers, tria...

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1840s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Regency Painted Chair
Regency Painted Chair

Regency Painted Chair

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Regency chair with finely painted chinoiserie decoration. Old metal braces - please see photo. Margaret Jourdain's - Regency Furniture illustrates a very similar chair: Fig. 94

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

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Beech

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage character to a child's room or as a collectible display item. Dimensions: Hei...

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1950s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Bleached Lobster Pot Chair / Folk Art / Stick Back Chair
20th Century English Bleached Lobster Pot Chair / Folk Art / Stick Back Chair

20th Century English Bleached Lobster Pot Chair / Folk Art / Stick Back Chair

Located in Southampton, GB

Large scale bleached "Lobster Pot " Chair made from beech wood. Possibly a one-off. Woven rush seat, with thick curved arm rests and thin spindle back. England, circa 1940 - 1950. ...

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20th Century Folk Art British Chairs

Materials

Beech

Elm Chairs in White Upholstery, Early 20th Century - Set of 5
Elm Chairs in White Upholstery, Early 20th Century - Set of 5

Elm Chairs in White Upholstery, Early 20th Century - Set of 5

Located in Opole, PL

Elm Chairs in White Upholstery, Early 20th Century - Set of 5 With a captivating blend of timeless elegance and craftsmanship, these vintage chairs exude warmth and refinement. The ...

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Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

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 Egyptian Revival Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Contemporary Vertere Bar / Counter Top Stool in Oiled Walnut
Contemporary Vertere Bar / Counter Top Stool in Oiled Walnut

Contemporary Vertere Bar / Counter Top Stool in Oiled Walnut

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Brand new for 2026 is the Vertere Bar Stool! Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Ou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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