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Place of Origin: British
Vintage Hillestak Armchair by Lucienne and Robin Day for Hille International Edi
By Robin Day, Lucienne Day
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Armchair, Hillestak model, designed by English designers Lucienne and Robin Day for Hille International editions in the 1950s. Aesthetic, design a...
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Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid condition commensurate of age. Later replaced raffia seat.
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Beech

Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815 For a related mahogany hall chair see Susan E Stuart, Gillows of LANCASTER and LONDON 1730-1840, Antique Coll...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and shell carved back, on turned and ribbed front legs. Ver...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of six Art Deco ornately hand carved Walnut dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet These chairs are amazing, they seat very comf...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stool, Table, Art and Crafts, Scotland 1950, H832
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian carved oak stool, table, Art and Crafts, Scotland 1950, H832 Scotland 1950 Solid Oak Original Finish Rectangular carved top with bevelled edge Shaped suppor...
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1950s Victorian Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Oak

8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of Victorian George Hepplewhite style Mahogany dining chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer. I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Liberty & Co Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Stylized Floral Carving
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A set of six Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with stylized floral carving to the backs. Liberty made an almost identical version of this chair with ebony floral inlays...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps with leather upholstered steps A good looking well mad...
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20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support, '2517'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair – With Foot Support (2517) 1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair – With Foot Support. In it’s heyday Evertaut was the British competitor to Tolix, Multipl’s and Fibrocit. This chair is one of their iconic designs developed for the growth of seating in workshops, telephone exchanges...
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1950s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Bridgewater Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Attributed to Howard & Co London but no sign of a signature. Typical form with deep seat and turned legs and casters. Square section rear legs. Very comfortable. Upholstery in good c...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a rich cognac brown leather upholstery. It features a shaped, curved back with scrolled...
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Early 1900s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Karl Friedrich Förster Set of 4 Vintage Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of 4 vintage dining chairs Manufactured in Germany by KFF. Although showing signs of wea...
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20th Century Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Smith Style Kilim Armchair & Ottoman Footstool with Internal Storage
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith style, Kilim upholstered armchair with matching footstool / ottom...
Category

20th Century Kilim British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eight Antique Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House 8
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Louis XVI style circa 1860-1880 dining chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer...
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1860s High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900 Very good condition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Shaped top rail Open back Lift ...
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1890s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Pair of George III mahogany armchairs in red damask; manner of John Linnell. The upholstered backs and seats are covered in red s...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table~~Renaissance Revival ~~circa 1890 Versatile size When used as table~~29.5" tall x 27...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of C1930's Tan Fruitwood Plantation Leathered Armchairs
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Pair of Very Attractive Plantation Fruitwood c1900 Armchairs with scrolling arms upholstered in studded tan leather and professionally upholstered matching hessian backs.
Category

1930s Victorian Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
By Ernest Race
Located in Solihull, GB
The Flamingo chair was designed by Ernest Race for Race furniture and manufactured from 1959 - 1962. It won the Design Centre award in 1959 and is recognised as one of the classic British mid century designs. The Flamingo chair is becoming very rare and is seldom seen on the market compared to other Ernest Race pieces like the Heron and Antelope chairs and Penguin Donkey bookcase...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Wool

Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown lea...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Antique Carved English Oak Armchairs with Armorial Crest Coat of Arms
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique English oak hand carved chairs with Armorial coat of arms to the backrests A good early original pair, hand carve...
Category

1860s High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model style armchair with Chesterfield tufting all over Please note th...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Quantity Available 1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Large Quantities Available. Or...
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1940s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat raised upon stop fluted front legs and kicked out ...
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1860s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid English Elm, Cock fighting chairs / stools This really is an exquisite set of stools, they are pure art furniture from every angle, the design originates from the 18th century, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair Condition wise, the chairs have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, they are original patina...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Curule Style Mahogany Armchair, circa 1890
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Curule style open armchair in the manor of the design of Thomas. Hope. This attractive late 19th century chair has a moulded X frame facade with a central carved reeded rand...
Category

19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is ful...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide back that slims at the seat, the chair is constructe...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair. These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie Uniacke cotton velvet moss, an almost identical armchair having been published in ‘Engli...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sunday Chair Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Chair was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Boucl...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Armchair Tudor Panelling
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer this original early 17th century Jacobean Wainscot armchair with Tudor style panelling Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve by today's standards but at the time this would have been considered very ornate. Condition wise for the period is sublime, this chair is so tactile, and the patina is to die for, think how many hundreds and maybe thousands of people have used this chair, how many centuries of love and use it took to get looking like this. It is the best part of 380+ years old from new Dimensions: Height 103.5cm seat height 41cm Width 59.5cm Depth 54cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.  ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very Fine luxury antique leather seating...
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17th Century Jacobean Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Corner Chair Oak Barley Twist Blue Leather Renaissance Revival
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English Renaissance revival oak barley twist corner chair~~circa 1920s Classic English charm and style~~notice the DETAIL in the highly carved back, arms, skirt, ...
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1920s Renaissance Revival Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames, classical gilded detail, carved pied-de-biche and newly upholstered cream silk sat...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

1930s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather 1930’s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather. This is an exceptional and rare Pel Metal tubular metal dining chair with original leather seat and the original horse hair stuffing and original hand cut wooden arm supports. One of the all time classic British chairs inspired by the contemporary designs of Bauhaus. The most famous producer in England was PEL, but several other manufacturers produced the same design. This chair is not labelled so it’s impossible to validate the manufacturer but it is an original 1930’s PEL chair...
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1930s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marc Fish Ethereal Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
The Ethereal furniture is made from Marc Fish's usual laminated veneer technique, with the important difference that he leaves negative space between them – treating them not as laye...
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2010s Organic Modern British Chairs

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood

Anodized Grey and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodized grey and rush weave wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Grey anodised aluminum extrusions, rush. Tino Seubert When he first made...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anodized Grey and Flax Webbing Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodized Grey and Flax Webbing wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 41.2 x W 34.9 x H 45 cm. Materials: Grey anodised aluminum extrusions, flax webbing. Tino Seubert When...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anodized Burgundy and Cane Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised Burgundy and Cane wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Color anodized aluminum extrusions, cane weave. Tino Seubert When he first...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anodized Green and Flax Webbing Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodized green and flax webbing wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 41.2 x W 34.9 x H 45 cm. Materials: Color anodized aluminum extrusions, flax webbing. Tino Seubert Wh...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair...
Category

1860s High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Four 1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Four. Original British metal ?...
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1940s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading armchair with hand dyed leather upholstery. Pleas...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mirror Polished and Flax Webbing Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Mirror Polished and Flax Webbing Wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 41.2 x W 34.9 x H 45 cm. Materials: Mirror polished aluminum extrusions, flax webbing. Tino Seubert ...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of finely crafted solid oak English hall chairs from the 19th century. The shapely back showcases scrolling and shell inspired hand-carved elements at the top, a recessed shie...
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish With shaped back rail above a ca...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderfully drawn early 18th century George I walnut shepherd's crook armchair covered in period needlework, circa 1730. England. A simply exquisite example of an early 18th-cen...
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Early 18th Century George I Antique British Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Powder Coated White and Cane Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Coated white and cane wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder coated aluminum extrusions, cane weave. Tino Seubert When he firs...
Category

2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Six 1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Six. Original British metal ?St...
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1940s Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Anodized Burgundy and Cane Wicker Armchair by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised burgundy and cane wicker armchair by Tino Seubert. Dimensions: D 73 x W 72 x H 74 cm. Materials: Color anodized aluminum extrusions, cane weave. Tino Seubert When he f...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Powder Coated White and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Coated White and Rush weave wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder coated aluminum extrusions, rush. Tino Seubert When he firs...
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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anodized Purple and Rush Weave Wicker Stool by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodized purple and rush weave wicker stool by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 43 x W 38 x H 45 cm. Materials: Color anodized aluminum extrusions, rush weave. Tino Seubert When he f...
Category

2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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