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Place of Origin: British
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design

Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design

Located in Benington, Herts

A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design of Giles Grendey’s . English Circa 1880. A wonderful sofa having scroll back supp...

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1880s George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country Chair
19th Century Country Chair

19th Century Country Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A charming and lovely example of an ash and rush seated Cheshire country chair. This large elbow chair having superb color and patina throughout. With a...

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Regency Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Armchair
Regency Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Armchair

Regency Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Armchair

Located in London, GB

A Regency ebonised and parcel-gilt armchair, with lyre back and Bargello flame stitch upholstery.

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

Located in Solebury, PA

An exquisite 18th-century George II walnut cockfighting chair, characterized by its sculpted seat and back, is upholstered in opulent red leather and adorned with decorative brass na...

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Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

Located in Geneve, CH

Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 75 x W 85 x H 79 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless st...

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2010s Post-Modern British Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.

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Late 18th Century Adirondack Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique English Side Chairs
Pair of Antique English Side Chairs

Pair of Antique English Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th Century English oak chairs with original needlepoint upholstery. Measurements: Height: 39" Width: 20.25" Depth: 16.5" Seat height : 19.5"

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fantastic Set of Late 19th Century Parcel Gilt George II Style Chairs
Fantastic Set of Late 19th Century Parcel Gilt George II Style Chairs

Fantastic Set of Late 19th Century Parcel Gilt George II Style Chairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic set of 6 George II style side chairs from the late 19th century. Parcel gilt decoration, hand carved and gorgeous green velvet upholstery.

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Late 19th Century George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Queen Anne Gilded Side Chairs
Set of Four Queen Anne Gilded Side Chairs

Set of Four Queen Anne Gilded Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Remarkable Set of Four Queen Anne or George I Style Gilded Side Chairs. Carved and gilt gesso in original water gilding. Large, 18th Century Size ...

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Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair
Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair

Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair

Located in 1204, CH

Hand crafted excellence in a sublime expression of unique character and attention to detail within a functional work of art. A really good sculptural dining chair is an exacting cha...

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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 18th Century George III Period Oak Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century George III Period Oak Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century George III Period Oak Side Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Handsome Pair of 18th-Century George III Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1780 A fine and well proportioned pair of George III period oak side chairs in the Chippendale manner, dating fro...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840

Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully presented with exceptional quality an...

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Mid-19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart shape cut-outs and hand woven cane seat. The sturdy scrolling arms curving around, ...

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Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fa...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Lovely Modern Black Faux Leather Tub Chair
Lovely Modern Black Faux Leather Tub Chair

Lovely Modern Black Faux Leather Tub Chair

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely black faux leather tub chair. A great chair to add to your office, workspace, kids' bedroom or anyw...

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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

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.

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1860s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

$1,212Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century English Chinoiserie Armchair is in the Queen Ann style. It is hand painted, hand carved, and caned. It is decorated in beautiful scenes of foliage, birds, and shell...

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19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Sublime Hand Dyed Barrel Back Tub Armchairs in Brown Leather Comfortable
Pair of Sublime Hand Dyed Barrel Back Tub Armchairs in Brown Leather Comfortable

Pair of Sublime Hand Dyed Barrel Back Tub Armchairs in Brown Leather Comfortable

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in England brown leather barrel back tub armchairs. A very well made pair, they have mahogany frames, the leather ...

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20th Century Art Deco British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite vintage accent chair, featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay shimmering against a deep black lacquered finish, likely over a trad...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane

English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany spoon back library chair with flanking scrolled fluted arms and resting on fluted squared legs, splayed rear legs with the original connecting stretchers...

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1770s Chippendale Antique British Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890
Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century bamboo & cane Victorian bedroom chair, C.1890 Outstanding English Victorian bamboo chair with woven cane seat Hand painted deta...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique British Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Crocodile Humidor Chair from Our Signature Collection
Crocodile Humidor Chair from Our Signature Collection

Crocodile Humidor Chair from Our Signature Collection

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Our crocodile skin humidor chair is a very special piece indeed. We can craft these pieces using various species of crocodile leathers which can be finished either as pre-dyed or hand dyed giving a truly luxurious patina. This particular piece is horse tail...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield British Chairs

Materials

Crocodile

Oversized Timothy Oulton Blue Velvet Club Chair – Modular Sectional Seat
Oversized Timothy Oulton Blue Velvet Club Chair – Modular Sectional Seat

Oversized Timothy Oulton Blue Velvet Club Chair – Modular Sectional Seat

By Timothy Oulton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversized Timothy Oulton ultramarine velvet club chair. Designed as part of a 3-piece modular sectional set (other modules also available), this piece works beautifully on its own as...

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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

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

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

English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style
English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style

English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style

Located in London, GB

An armchair in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner. The design for the frame of this chair is drawn from Plate XXVII in Thomas Chippendale’s ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Dire...

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20th Century Chinese Chippendale British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 ...

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19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chair Cabriole Legs and Stretchers, English circa 1700
Queen Anne Period Walnut Chair Cabriole Legs and Stretchers, English circa 1700

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chair Cabriole Legs and Stretchers, English circa 1700

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a classic English walnut chair from the Queen Anne period with a beautiful mellow color and dating to circa 1700-1710. This is a very good example of this classic antique de...

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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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...

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Early 20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair
Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair

Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair

Located in Kent, CT

An rare Scottish "end of day" fantasy style faux bois chair. In the 19th century, tile factory workers were able to use leftover materials at day's end to pursue their own creative w...

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian carved mahogany hall chair having a lovely carved shaped top, solid mahogany barley twist supports standing on shaped carv...

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Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Other

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

Pair of English Gorget Back Mahogany Hall Chairs from the 1860s
Pair of English Gorget Back Mahogany Hall Chairs from the 1860s

Pair of English Gorget Back Mahogany Hall Chairs from the 1860s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of English slanted hall chairs features molded gorget backs adorned with delicate rosettes, scrolls and foliage motif, atop pierced splats. The rounded seats are ...

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19th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Celeste Chair in White Wool Italian Fabric and Metal, by Lara Bohinc
Celeste Chair in White Wool Italian Fabric and Metal, by Lara Bohinc

Celeste Chair in White Wool Italian Fabric and Metal, by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Celeste chair plays with contrasting shapes, materials and textures. The circles and squares join to make a chair that has both substance and lightness. ...

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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...

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1830s William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

'Whaletail' Chair
'Whaletail' Chair

'Whaletail' Chair

By Mark Brazier-Jones

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

‘Whaletail’ Chair By Mark Brazier Jones Bronze with Upholstered Seat England, Circa 1989 19”W x 17”D x 33”H

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of George II hall chairs in fine mahogany having shaped panel backs, legs and seats with painted scripted insignias to backs and turned roundel dishes to seats and legs. The ...

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18th Century George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali arm chairs and carved Floral Medallion on the center of the backsplat, and with gracefully curved arms having a rich natural patina and distinctive grain. ...

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20th Century Chippendale British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant pair of Late Georgian mahogany Hall Chairs
Elegant pair of Late Georgian mahogany Hall Chairs

Elegant pair of Late Georgian mahogany Hall Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Elegant pair of Late George III mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillow circa 1800

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Early 19th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Puffer XL Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'
Puffer XL Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

Puffer XL Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Puffer XL chair is available in a range of materials and customisable ...

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2010s Space Age British Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Gillows of Lancaster George 3rd Painted and Parcel Gilt Arm Chair
Gillows of Lancaster George 3rd Painted and Parcel Gilt Arm Chair

Gillows of Lancaster George 3rd Painted and Parcel Gilt Arm Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Sherborne, GB

Untouched stunning Gillows of Lancaster and London George 3rd cream painted and parcel gilt arm chair, in its original warn through condition. This chair ha...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Giltwood, Paint

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Sherborne, GB

Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...

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18th Century Sheraton Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Beech

Set of two rare Gerald Summers high back chairs, UK 1936
Set of two rare Gerald Summers high back chairs, UK 1936

Set of two rare Gerald Summers high back chairs, UK 1936

By Gerald Summers

Located in London, GB

A trained engineer, Gerald Summers (1899–1967) soon turned his sights to the emerging production of plywood furniture. He became a highly regarded designer and was asked to furnish H...

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1930s Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Suite of 3 Chairs and an Armchair in the Chippendale Style, 19th Century.
Suite of 3 Chairs and an Armchair in the Chippendale Style, 19th Century.

Suite of 3 Chairs and an Armchair in the Chippendale Style, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Suite of 3 Chairs and an Armchair in the Chippendale style, 19th Century. Suite of 3 chairs and an armchair in the Chippendale style, English work, 19th century, highly decorated. ...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Silver'
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Silver'

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Silver'

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 ...

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2010s Space Age British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton
Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine and very rare set of four English late-18th century satinwood painted armchairs attributed to Seddon, Sons & Shackleton, ca 1790. Nb. It is not only quite difficult to find a...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

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