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Period: 1860s
Swiss alp escabelle B 79
Swiss alp escabelle B 79

Swiss alp escabelle B 79

$760Sale Price / item|41% Off

Swiss alp escabelle B 79

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 79

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Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs

By Louis Delanois

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have a lovely aged patina to the gilt wood finish. Usable upholstery but easily reupholstered if desired. Generously sized for the U.S. market! Louis Delanois (1731–1792) was a Parisian menuisier who specialized in seat furniture...

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French Louis XV Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA
FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA

FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with Burr Walnut Chessboard , Circa 1860-1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s

Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s

Located in Valby, 84

A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...

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Danish Neoclassical Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair
Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique Victorian carved rosewood ladies chair having a finely carved shaped top with carved sides and legs. This attractive chair is in perfect condition, the padded back and s...

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English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Other

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

English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Swiss alp escabelle
Pair of Swiss alp escabelle

Pair of Swiss alp escabelle

$1,520Sale Price / set|36% Off

Pair of Swiss alp escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of Swiss alp escabelle

Category

Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XIV style walnut chair. This stunning antique French Louis XIV style armchair or side chair is both large and comfortable. We have newly upholstered this ch...

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French Louis XIV Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s

Located in Valby, 84

A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...

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Danish Neoclassical Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle
Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle

Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle.

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Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1860s
Set of Two Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1860s

Set of Two Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

These two mahogany armchairs, upholstered in sleek black fabric, date back to the elegant era of the 1860s. Their timeless design and classic upholstery make them a sophisticated add...

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Danish Other Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique American Jacobean Chair with Lambskin
Antique American Jacobean Chair with Lambskin

Antique American Jacobean Chair with Lambskin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique American Jacobean chair, embellished with silver wash, Lambskin fur cushion, silver tassel.

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American American Classical Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860
Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860

Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a hand carved Chinese antique bench Dramatic carving features includes numerous dragon motifs including on the arms Circa 1860 The tall and dramatic backrest is the f...

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Chinese Export Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful chair made in France, circa 1860. Special about the chair are the metal ornaments and the headline contains initials. The chair is fully new upholstered in red velvet.  

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French Louis XVI Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs
Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs This is a Beautifully designed pair of Library or Hall chairs from the 19th Century Arts and Crafts movement Pugin inspired ...

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Aesthetic Movement Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hand-Carved Late 19th Century Chairs - Ornate Antique Craftsmanship
Pair of Hand-Carved Late 19th Century Chairs - Ornate Antique Craftsmanship

Pair of Hand-Carved Late 19th Century Chairs - Ornate Antique Craftsmanship

Located in Manzano, IT

Pair of Hand-Carved Late 19th Century Chairs - Ornate Antique Craftsmanship Description: Discover the charm and craftsmanship of the late 1800s with this stunning pair of hand-carved antique chairs. These exceptional pieces embody the elegance and intricacy of 19th-century furniture design, showcasing an extraordinary level of detail and artistry. Each chair has been carefully carved from solid wood, with ornate motifs and sculptural elements that bring a sense of grandeur and sophistication to any space. The backs of the chairs feature an intricate, symmetrical carving inspired by nature, while the base is adorned with richly detailed scrollwork and animalistic forms. Perfect as statement pieces for your home, these chairs are ideal for use in a formal dining room, entryway, or as accent pieces in a vintage-inspired interior. Key Features: Historical Significance: Handcrafted in the late 19th century, these chairs are a testament to timeless antique craftsmanship. Intricate Hand-Carving: Elaborate decorative details with natural and sculptural elements make these chairs true works of art. Solid Wood Construction: Durable and robust, these chairs stand the test of time both structurally and aesthetically. Elegant Dimensions: Height: 104 cm (40.9 in) Width: 35 cm (13.8 in) Depth: 44 cm (17.3 in) Seat Height: 50 cm (19.7 in) Versatile Placement: Perfect for vintage-inspired interiors, formal settings, or as collector's items. Condition: These chairs are in excellent antique condition, with minor wear consistent with their age, which only adds to their charm and authenticity. Why Choose These Late 19th Century Hand...

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Italian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look ! ...

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American Adirondack Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair
Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair

Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair

Located in Madrid, ES

This rare 19th-century Italian chair, crafted from ebonised wood, is a stunning example of Grand Tour military trophy design. The chair is adorned with intricate, crisp, and well-def...

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Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs
Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs

Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery which are part of a suite These have a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work, it’s a kind of Kilim rug which has been used for century’s to upholstery English country house furniture...

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English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat
Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat

Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Victorian nursing chair in mahogany Can also function as a parlour or salon chair Circa 1860 on this collectable piece The low seat is ...

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Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hammock chair in wood, Viennese
Hammock chair in wood, Viennese

Hammock chair in wood, Viennese

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Elegant and sophisticated armchair. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and...

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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Childs High Chair Ash and Elm
Childs High Chair Ash and Elm

Childs High Chair Ash and Elm

Located in Bakewell, GB

Childs High Chair Ash and Elm with original foot rest nice patination and colour. Circa 1860 Dimensions Height 93 cms seat 58 cms across arms 43cms

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English Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe
8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe

8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A fine set of eight fruitwood chairs, late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style. Lovely set with striking form and turnings Very unusual to have four armchairs in a set Also unu...

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French Louis XIV Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Italian Walnut Antique circa 1860 Throne Armchairs
Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Italian Walnut Antique circa 1860 Throne Armchairs

Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Italian Walnut Antique circa 1860 Throne Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Italian circa 1860 hand carved walnut throne armchairs with period upholstery A wonderfully decorative and super or...

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Italian High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone 2 small gaps at the top of the armrests, which does not interfere with the stability of the chair

Category

French Empire Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows
Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows

Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of six absolutely exquisite quality hand made in England Mahogany framed dining chairs after Gillows These chairs are honestly the fi...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair with truly exquisite Royal Coat of Arms Armorial crest embroidered seat and back re...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair
Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair

Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this period Victorian circa 1860 handmade captains occasional armchair A comfortable and decorative piece, the chair has a hand painted white fr...

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English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat

19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.

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American Adirondack Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair Victorian Side Chairs Antique, circa 1860
Pair Victorian Side Chairs Antique, circa 1860

Pair Victorian Side Chairs Antique, circa 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty Pair of Victorian Mahogany Side Chairs. circa 1860 Each Chair Standing on Elegant Cabriole Front Legs and Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having Stuff over Seats covered in a p...

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Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere region
Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere region

Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere region

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere region

Category

Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B 78
Swiss alp escabelle B 78

Swiss alp escabelle B 78

$760Sale Price|36% Off

Swiss alp escabelle B 78

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 78

Category

Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A74
Swiss alp escabelle A74

Swiss alp escabelle A74

$784Sale Price|43% Off

Swiss alp escabelle A74

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle A74

Category

Swiss Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.

Category

French Empire Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...

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English Arts and Crafts Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched padded back with carved flower decoration and a br...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Suite of Six Antique Victorian English Oak Chapel Dining Chairs Stunning Timber
Suite of Six Antique Victorian English Oak Chapel Dining Chairs Stunning Timber

Suite of Six Antique Victorian English Oak Chapel Dining Chairs Stunning Timber

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of Victorian circa 1860 English Chapel side / dining chairs in Oak A very nicely made suite of original chapel chairs, they are circa 1...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Victorian Dining Chairs 6 Walnut Cabriole Seats 1860
Set Victorian Dining Chairs 6 Walnut Cabriole Seats 1860

Set Victorian Dining Chairs 6 Walnut Cabriole Seats 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty set of 6 victorian walnut cabriole leg chairs Circa 1860 These chairs are raised upon cabriole front legs and shaped back legs The chairs feature stuff over seats (very comfor...

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Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.

Category

French Empire Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1860 fully restored cigar brown leather carver desk armchair with nic...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Carved English Oak Armchairs with Armorial Crest Coat of Arms
Pair of Antique Carved English Oak Armchairs with Armorial Crest Coat of Arms

Pair of Antique Carved English Oak Armchairs with Armorial Crest Coat of Arms

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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...

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English High Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple
Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Rowlandson and Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original solid Walnut hand-carved in the Gothic Pugin steeple manor Victorian Museum double sided gal...

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English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Folding Chair
Napoleon III Folding Chair

Napoleon III Folding Chair

Located in New York, NY

More sculpture than furniture, this finely-carved 1860s folding chair has a gilded and gessoed wood frame, and the original cut-silk-velvet upholstery material that was woven to fit....

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French Napoleon III Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and carved with beribboned foliate sprays in the centre, the shaped seat rail set above t...

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English Victorian Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Category

French Empire Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs – Hand-Carved Flower and Rocaille Décor (19th Century) Enhance your space with this stunning set of four Baroque style chairs, crafted circa 1860-18...

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German Baroque Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

1860's Ashanti King's Chair
1860's Ashanti King's Chair

1860's Ashanti King's Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

1860's Ashanti King's chair Iron work with trade tracks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth.

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 mahogany Victorian dining chairs. These chairs having ring turned front legs and shaped back legs. The chairs feature stuff over seats (extra comfort) Each chair having a...

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ashanti King's Chair
Ashanti King's Chair

Ashanti King's Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional King's chair from circa 1860. Iron work with trade tacks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth textiles used for upholstery.

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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