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Period: 1880s
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty

Located in Labrit, Landes

Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...

Category

French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art  Escabelle
Pair of Swiss alp , folk art  Escabelle

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art Escabelle

$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art escabelle.

Category

Swiss Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century
Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century

Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century

By Ford Madox Brown 1, Morris & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Armchair, from the Sussex range of chairs by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., later Morris & Co., English 1870-1900 The armchairs and chairs, which have round seats and square back...

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British Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

Set of Four Side Chairs in the Chippendale Manner, England, ca. 1880
Set of Four Side Chairs in the Chippendale Manner, England, ca. 1880

Set of Four Side Chairs in the Chippendale Manner, England, ca. 1880

Located in Valby, 84

A set of four side chairs in mahogany and stained mahogany, each with a rectangular crest rail veneered in contrasting mahogany above a back of arched spindles flanked by reeded upri...

Category

English Chippendale Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair
Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair

Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair

By Morris & Co.

Located in London, GB

Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb An Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair with original rush seat and retaining the rush seat side panels. This chair has been totally ...

Category

British Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Rush

Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE
Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE

Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE

Located in Tyler, TX

STUNNING Antique French SET OF 8 Renaissance Revival Walnut Upholstered Exquisitely Carved Dining Chairs~~c. 1880s SUPERB French style~~STATELY set with highly carved angels and che...

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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Talbert, Attributed. A pair of back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs
Bruce Talbert, Attributed. A pair of back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs

Bruce Talbert, Attributed. A pair of back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of tall back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs with fine carved decoration throughout. The seats are drop in and the backs have an unusual design where they are held firm...

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British Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Impressive rare pair of throne chairs in perfect Italian Renaissance style, late 19th century. Made of solid walnut wood. The finely carved wooden backrest with very complex decorati...

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Italian Renaissance Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

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

British Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s  Set of Two
Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s  Set of Two

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two

$1,470Sale Price / set|25% Off

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two

Located in Čelinac, BA

Wiena 1880s chair by Harnisch Co

Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair

Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.

Category

Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs
Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs

Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with crocodile leather embossed seat pads A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...

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French Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Crocodile, Oak

Fine Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs
Fine Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs

Fine Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...

Category

French High Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak & Iron Bound Hall Seats
Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak & Iron Bound Hall Seats

Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak & Iron Bound Hall Seats

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of original Anglo Indian circa 1880 oak and iron bound hall seating with internal storage A good looking and well made suite, the set ...

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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Aesthetic Movement Caned Side Chair C.1880
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Caned Side Chair C.1880

Antique English Aesthetic Movement Caned Side Chair C.1880

Located in London, GB

Antique English Aesthetic Movement Caned Side Chair C.1880 In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message for a shipping quote

Category

English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

$720Sale Price|44% Off

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp, folk art , escabelle.

Category

Swiss Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Category

English Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

Located in palm beach, FL

Beautiful pair of richly carved Renaissance-style chairs from the 19th French period.

Category

French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

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

Category

English Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century. It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...

Category

French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Egyptian Revival Walnut chair with drop in rush seat and through tenon detailing curved angled back Attributed to Liberty & Co, in the style of Christopher Dresser. Circa 1885 Hei...

Category

English Egyptian Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles
A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles

A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles

Located in London, GB

A pair of Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with two sets of period tiles inset in each chair depicting medieval farm workers. The tiles designed by John Moyr Smith.

Category

English Gothic Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bruce Talbert, for Gillows Set of 6 English Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs
Bruce Talbert, for Gillows Set of 6 English Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs

Bruce Talbert, for Gillows Set of 6 English Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs

Bruce Talbert. Made by Gillows of Lancaster and London. A good quality set of six oak dining chairs with an upper and lower row of turnings and carved details above. As you can see...

Category

English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS
VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS

VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand Walnut that converts with a hand rail ...

Category

English High Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Velvet X-Frame Chair, England 1880
Velvet X-Frame Chair, England 1880

Velvet X-Frame Chair, England 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Velvet X-Frame Chair England, 1880 Late 19th century English velvet library chair, curved arms with nailhead trim and a mahogany base on casters. 23.75”w x 19.5”d x 34.75”h x 17”seat...

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English Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1880s German Piano Chair, Walnut, Height Adjustable
1880s German Piano Chair, Walnut, Height Adjustable

1880s German Piano Chair, Walnut, Height Adjustable

Located in Greven, DE

Antique height adjustable piano chair Germany Walnut Wilhelminian period around 1890 Dimensions: H x W x D: 105 x 46 x 45 cm, seat height variable from H 46 - 58 cm Description: Q...

Category

German Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

English Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Chippendale Carved Chair, Ribband-Style
19th Century Chippendale Carved Chair, Ribband-Style

19th Century Chippendale Carved Chair, Ribband-Style

Located in New York, NY

An English walnut side chair circa 1880, inspired by the famous Chippendale design known as the "Ribband-Back". The design of this chair is taken directly from Chippendale's 18th C...

Category

English Chippendale Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s
Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Kampen, NL

Thonet No. 37 armchair, designed by Michael Thonet in Austria circa 1880s, is a masterful example of early industrial furniture. Crafted from steam bent beechwood with a cane seat an...

Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of chairs mohagany and bronze
Pair of chairs mohagany and bronze

Pair of chairs mohagany and bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Execptional pair of chairs ,mohagany and bronze of rare quality,the bronzes are finely executed .The elegance and the charm of these chairs are crasy , problably executed by F.LINKE ...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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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English George II Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY SUPER RARE ANTiQUE 1882 DATED OWL CARVED METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS CHAIR
LOVELY SUPER RARE ANTiQUE 1882 DATED OWL CARVED METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS CHAIR

LOVELY SUPER RARE ANTiQUE 1882 DATED OWL CARVED METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning set of Metamorphic Library which have been hand carved with Owl's and dated 1882 P...

Category

English High Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880
Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880

Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880

Located in Nashville, TN

Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880. Solid oak construction with excellent patina and use.

Category

European Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...

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Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Ebonized Chair
Antique Ebonized Chair

Antique Ebonized Chair

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant salon chair has been painted with black laquer and decorated with gold painted ornaments. The height of the seat is 40cm.

Category

European Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Figural Carved Walnut R.J. Horner Style Renaissance Chairs, circa 1880
Pair of Figural Carved Walnut R.J. Horner Style Renaissance Chairs, circa 1880

Pair of Figural Carved Walnut R.J. Horner Style Renaissance Chairs, circa 1880

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of figural carved walnut Renaissance Revival chairs, circa 1880, in the style of R.J. Horner, showcases the dramatic artistry and craftsmanship associated with 19th-century...

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European Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Childs Chair - Childrens Furniture
Victorian Mahogany Childs Chair - Childrens Furniture

Victorian Mahogany Childs Chair - Childrens Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany childs chair Circa 1880 This chair has turned and faceted front legs. The back of the chair being on an unusual shape with a carved centre rail. The seat is co...

Category

Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Alsace Chair
Alsace Chair

Alsace Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th-century wooden chair from the Alsace region of France exemplifies rustic craftsmanship. Constructed from hardwood, the chair features a single slab seat and a unique twiste...

Category

French Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London Fabric
Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London Fabric

Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London Fabric

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare pair of Antique, original paint side chairs with period Victorian Liberty's London upholstery. This suite i...

Category

French Victorian Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

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

British Other Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France

Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair embodies a unique blend of utility and comfort. Its design features small metal structural supports that ensure durabili...

Category

French Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th c. French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Pair of 19th c. French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Pair of 19th c. French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 19th‑century French Louis XVI side chairs typically means carved, neoclassical, straight‑lined chairs with fluted legs, rosette blocks, and refined proportions. 35h x 21w x...

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Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1880s Texas Horn Chair
1880s Texas Horn Chair

1880s Texas Horn Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This horn chair came from Texas and was made for the Glantz Ranch between 1880 and 1900. The piece was inherited by Ruth Glantz around 1920 and purchased from her daughter by Fred an...

Category

American Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Antler, Leather, Horn

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut And Leather Armchair
Spanish Baroque Style Walnut And Leather Armchair

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut And Leather Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

Wonderful scale with pristine stamped leather and well carved frame. Brass tacks with bronze patina.

Category

Spanish Baroque Revival Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Captain's Chair in Black, c.1880
Captain's Chair in Black, c.1880

Captain's Chair in Black, c.1880

Located in Savannah, GA

Captain's chair in our custom black finish with distressed patina, c.1880. Classic Victorian era barrel form with welled seat, turned spindles, bowed arms, and H-stretcher. 23 ...

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Antique 1880s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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