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Place of Origin: British
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs

Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs with Ball Lined Frame on Turned and Reeded Legs - Wright and Mansfield - New Bond St - 1861-1884 - 20"w x 15"d x 34"h

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period,  Rosewood Library Armchairs Of Extremely Good Proportions, Having Attractive Sheperds Crook Shaped Arms Over Genero...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays

Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty style. A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Pewter

English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England
English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England

English Victorian Captains Chair - 19th Century England

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Victorian era armchair called "Captain Chair" or "Smoker Chair" in turned wood with four legs connected by a spacer. This ideal piece of furnit...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580
Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Located in Wainscott, NY

This gorgeous Elizabethan Tudor hand carved oak wainscot arm chair - circa 1580 - would be an asset to any space with its simple and modern shape and carved details... its spectacula...

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16th Century Elizabethan Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops
An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops

An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops and curved detail to the seat front with shaped supports.

Category

1870s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Sheraton Style Bevan Funnel Reprodux Mahogany Dining Chairs
Pair of Sheraton Style Bevan Funnel Reprodux Mahogany Dining Chairs

Pair of Sheraton Style Bevan Funnel Reprodux Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Casteren, NL

Beautiful pair of George III hand-carved mahogany dining chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite. Both chairs have a shield-shaped lyre back with wheat ear decoration, square tapering legs, and cross stretchers. The solid hand-carved mahogany chairs are stained and lacquered. The set has two chairs with armrests and two without. The chairs were made in England around 1970 and they are stamped reprodux. Being a replica chair...

Category

1970s George III Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English 1880s Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Chair with Zebra Upholstery
English 1880s Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Chair with Zebra Upholstery

English 1880s Aesthetic Movement Carved Oak Chair with Zebra Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English Aesthetic Movement accent chair from the 1880s is a stunning example of craftsmanship and decorative detail. Made of bleached oak, this chair highlights intricate carvin...

Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, 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.

Category

19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in London, GB

A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery ...

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green

By Tom Dixon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum,...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Early 19th Century English Louis XVI Fauteuils, Circa 1810
Pair of Early 19th Century English Louis XVI Fauteuils, Circa 1810

Pair of Early 19th Century English Louis XVI Fauteuils, Circa 1810

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Handsome and well drawn pair of early 19th Century English fauteuils in Louis XVI style, Circa 1810. This pair have been heavily influenced by the fashions of the late Louis XVI and...

Category

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Paint

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty

By Tom Dixon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, the ...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Carved Armchair
Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Carved Armchair

Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Carved Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine example of English woodwork in this single armchair.  

Category

Late 19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair

Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair

By Charles Bevan

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest. This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...

Category

19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Antique William IV Hall Chairs
Pair of Antique William IV Hall Chairs

Pair of Antique William IV Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

A lovely pair of antique William IV hall chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1830-1840 period. The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully constructed from so...

Category

1830s William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

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 Vict...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ebonized 19th Century Art & Craft Sussex Armchair
Ebonized 19th Century Art & Craft Sussex Armchair

Ebonized 19th Century Art & Craft Sussex Armchair

By Morris & Co.

Located in Weesp, NL

An original Arts & Crafts piece attributed to Morris & Co established in 1875. The turned wood frame is solid Ebonized beech. The chair will be shipped overseas in a custom ...

Category

1880s Other Antique British Chairs

Materials

Beech

Victorian Oak And Leather Desk Chair
Victorian Oak And Leather Desk Chair

Victorian Oak And Leather Desk Chair

Located in Essex, MA

New brown leather and tufted horseshoe shaped back. Leather seat. Turned legs. Front casters.

Category

1860s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Regency mahogany ram's horn armchair, 1820
English Regency mahogany ram's horn armchair, 1820

English Regency mahogany ram's horn armchair, 1820

Located in Chicago, 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 over a horizontal back rail. T...

Category

1820s Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs
Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs

Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A fine, early pair of Georgian oak hall chairs with turned legs and stretchers, and canted splat backs. These chairs date to the very beginning of the reign of George I and, as such...

Category

18th Century William and Mary Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Side Chairs

Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Side Chairs

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Quality Side Chairs An antique 19th Century pair of mahogany Gothic hall chairs, full of age, character, and patina. ...

Category

1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs
Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs

Pair William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Seat Chairs

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Sharon, CT

Pair of English Arts & Crafts Chairs, most likely Liberty & Co. and designed by William Birch. Probably of Beech with 'Quaint' Rush seats. Circa 1900, but with unusually midc...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of antique lacquered chinoiserie side chairs, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period. They are of very fine quality and are beautifully designe...

Category

Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique British Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Established & Sons LUCIO High-back Chair by Sebastian Wrong
Established & Sons LUCIO High-back Chair by Sebastian Wrong

Established & Sons LUCIO High-back Chair by Sebastian Wrong

By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Lucio combines maximum comfort with minimum weight to create a super-supportive lounge chair that’s easy to move and offers a distinctive, graphic profile. he generously sized L...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays
George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays

George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and boxwood chequer inlays, rush seat and head rest with turned legs and H-shape floor st...

Category

1890s Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Boxwood, Ebony, 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...

Category

19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
George III Mahogany Childs Armchair

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Boho Edwardian Steamer Chair and Foot Rest
Vintage Boho Edwardian Steamer Chair and Foot Rest

Vintage Boho Edwardian Steamer Chair and Foot Rest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transport your interiors to the leisurely elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite vintage Edwardian steamer chair and matching footstool. Originally designed for the decks of lu...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary George II British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...

Category

19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of eight original Howard & Son’s Berners street London Gainsborough carver armchairs, fully stamped and restored, circa 1900 It is exceptionally rare to find a carver armchair from Howard & Son’s, even rarer to find a set of eight, these are ideally suited as very fine boardroom chairs...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

8 Dining Chairs with Leather Button Backs, 2 Carvers and 6 Standard Chairs
8 Dining Chairs with Leather Button Backs, 2 Carvers and 6 Standard Chairs

8 Dining Chairs with Leather Button Backs, 2 Carvers and 6 Standard Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of 8 mahogany dining chairs upholstered in green leather with Chesterfield style buttoned backs. 2 carvers with arms, and 6 standard chairs without arms. Measures: Carver...

Category

Late 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Established & Sons MAURO Set of Two Chair by Mauro Pasquinelli
Established & Sons MAURO Set of Two Chair by Mauro Pasquinelli

Established & Sons MAURO Set of Two Chair by Mauro Pasquinelli

By Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An exemplar of great 20th-century Italian design made possible by 21st-century manufacturing techniques. The Mauro Chair is a hardworking, irrepressibly stylish, stackable, timber c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Established & Sons LUCIO Lounge Chair, integrated Side Table by Sebastian Wrong
Established & Sons LUCIO Lounge Chair, integrated Side Table by Sebastian Wrong

Established & Sons LUCIO Lounge Chair, integrated Side Table by Sebastian Wrong

By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Lucio combines maximum comfort with minimum weight to create a super-supportive lounge chair that’s easy to move and offers a distinctive, graphic profile. he generously sized L...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Chairs

Materials

Steel

William Smee Leather Library Chairs, London, 1880
William Smee Leather Library Chairs, London, 1880

William Smee Leather Library Chairs, London, 1880

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of William Smee (1829-1886) library chairs, London, circa 1880. 19 inches wide by 21 ½ inches deep by 34 ½ inches tall; seat height 18 inches

Category

1880s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice
Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice

Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice

By Oeuffice

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble Tuskan chroma stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm Materials: Rosa Perlino marble, Rosso Alicante marble, Porfido Red marble Kapital is a series of limited edition tables and stools based on essential forms, reminiscent of primordial stone capitals and simple geometric assemblages commonly found in classical architecture. The distinct and characteristic profiles, proportions and details found in classical orders inspired these works as a simplified reinterpretation with a contemporary twist. Oeuffice was founded in 2011 as a collaboration between Nicolas Bellavance...

Category

2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Marble

Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs
Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs

Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful English Antique Racing Green Leather & Walnut Library / Slipper Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Chippendale Style Mahogany Child's Chair
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Child's Chair

English Chippendale Style Mahogany Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chippendale style child's chair with velvet seat. Wear consistent with age.

Category

1930s Chippendale Vintage British Chairs

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

Black Lacquer Side Chair
Black Lacquer Side Chair

Black Lacquer Side Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Black lacquer side chair with mother-of-pearl inlay, well executed painted flowers and caned seat.

Category

19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs
Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs

Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine set of ten early 1900's mahogany dining chairs, comprising of two carvers and eight single chairs. The serpentine back rail raised over pierc...

Category

Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Eight George III Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set Of Eight George III Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set Of Eight George III Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of eight George III style mahogany dining chairs. Set includes two armchairs and six side chairs. Chairs feature rich, warm tone mahogany incredibly carved & scrolled backrests, ...

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19th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

By Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding set of Chippendale-style dining chairs, created from designs by Thomas Chippendale, one of history's most celebrated artisans. A testimony to the incredible workmanshi...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London

Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...

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2010s Louis XV British Chairs

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'
Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'

Jet Lag Sculptural Modular Sofa Contemporary 'Red/Pink/Orange'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Available in a range of materials and customisable fabrics - a functional ...

Category

2010s Space Age British Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

ANTIQUE PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN ENGLISH OAK CHAIRS FROM THE FILM HELLBOy
ANTIQUE PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN ENGLISH OAK CHAIRS FROM THE FILM HELLBOy

ANTIQUE PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN ENGLISH OAK CHAIRS FROM THE FILM HELLBOy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of 17th century English oak hall or side chairs that were used in the 2004 film Hellboy and that have carved i...

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17th Century Jacobean Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved

By Thomas Chippendale Jr., Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with period embroidered upholstery These are a very rare and highly collectible pair of Library chairs, they were made in the Chippendale era and closely after his designs, the fret work carving, ornate legs, all very finely executed by a master craftsman The upholstery is all original embroidery, the colours are very much of the period and not seen on later reproduction pieces. These are an exceptional example and would be highly prized in any collection The chairs have been lightly restored to include some work to the carvings, the timber has been sympathetically French polished to ensure none of the original charm and patina has been lost A period pair of Chippendales by the great man himself (which these could be) would retail for the high hundreds of thousands, however alas Chippendales are only originals if they come with iron clad provenance, a difficult thing to keep hold of for nearly 250 years. One of the chairs has a plaque to the base for Charles Tozer of 25 Brook street London, Mr Tozer was a very well respected Antiques dealer in the early 20th to mid 20th century that specialised in 18th century furniture Dimensions: Height 97cm Width 64cm Depth 65cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779) was born in Otley in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England in June 1718. He became a cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, upon which success he became renowned. The designs are regarded as representing the current British fashion for furniture of that period and are now reproduced globally. He was buried 16 November 1779, according to the records of St Martin-in-the-Fields, in the cemetery since built upon by the National Gallery. Chippendale furniture is much valued; a padouk cabinet that was offered for auction during 2008 sold for £2,729,250. Life "A Design for a State Bed" from the Director, 1762. Chippendale was born the only child of John Chippendale (1690–1768), joiner, and his first wife Mary (née Drake) (1693–1729). He received an elementary education at Prince Henry's Grammar School. The Chippendale family had long been involved with the wood working trades and so he probably received his basic training from his father, though it is believed that he was also trained by Richard Wood in York, before he relocated to London. Wood later ordered eight copies of the Director. On 19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and they had five sons and four daughters. During 1749 Chippendale rented a modest house in Conduit Court, near Covent Garden. In 1752 he relocated to Somerset Court, off the Strand. In 1754 Chippendale relocated to 60–62 St Martin's Lane in London, where for the next 60 years the family business operated, until 1813 when his son, Thomas Chippendale (Junior), was evicted for bankruptcy. During 1754 he also began a partnership with James Rannie, a wealthy Scottish merchant, who put money into the business at the same time as Chippendale produced the first edition of the Director. Rannie and his bookkeeper, Thomas Haig, probably cared for the finances of the business. His wife, Catherine, died during 1772. After James Rannie died in 1766, Thomas Haig seems to have borrowed £2,000 from Rannie's widow, which he used to become Chippendale's partner. One of Rannie's executors, Henry Ferguson...

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1760s Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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