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Period: 18th Century
Pr Geo III Cream Painted Shield Back Chairs Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Backs
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Cream Painted Geo III Side Chairs With Gilt Carved 'Prince of Wales' Three Feather Backs, c1790. Prince of Wales refers to the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, which...
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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Chairs

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Giltwood

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of the era. Utilizing a stunning, rich maple, the top rails and cross rails flow with ribbon designs for a touch of elegance. The backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and styles found in these chair backs, mixed with the heavy squared legs and wide band stretchers make these an impressive example of an Early American country chair...
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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

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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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
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American Country Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful early 18th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Wavy armrests and arc...
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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
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English George II Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
George III Mahogany Lattice back armchair. Seat with new top fabric. The rectangular lattice back above an upholstered tight seat with mahogany arms on sq...
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English George III Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique armchair Louis XVI period. The shape of the chair is very linear with straight legs in perfect Louis XVI taste. Wide and com...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora. Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made ...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Antique 18th century American Ladder Back armchair with Scalamandre Down Cushion Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Feather, Oak, Rush Color: Pink Period...
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are marked by Melchior Lundberg, a chairmaker in Stockholm (1714-1816). Woodcut decoration...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Queen Anne Period Side Chair Fruitwood English Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination,...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood

Authentic Antique Fan Back Windsor Side Chair Mid-Atlantic DE PA Dimes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting chair. Usable, the joinery is tight. Paper Label tacked on bottom: Mr. John N Yeatts, Saint Davids, Dealware Lee, Penna. W 23 x D 19 x Seat H 17 / Back H 37.5 in.
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Set of very unusual 18th century chairs It's a set of four chairs, all with different paintings of the Greek mythology. Bourgogne (France) cherrywood, oil colors Directoire,...
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French Directoire Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...
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Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Paper

18th Century Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair of matching armchairs is available separately. English, circa 1780–1800 Why we lik...
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English George III Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late 18Thc Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted Child's Windsor chair with original red painted surface.This bow back Windsor is from New England in very good condition.This chair came from a fifty year old coll...
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American Adirondack Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Paint

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage
Located in Germantown, MD
Storage seat, Maple stain on pine, pegged up, all tight and sturdy, breakfast table or tilt up for foyer chair. Very good vintage condition with wear appro...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating. ht. 40, w...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery to change.   
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk Please note that th...
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French Provincial Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Velour, Morning Room, Desk Seat, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany and velour upholstered morning room or desk seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Endearing Georgian craftsmanship w...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of six George III period mahogany hall chairs, the shield shaped backs with inset painted heraldic devices, on plank seats, the trestle bases with arched silhouette feet joi...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th-Century English Oak Farmhouse Chair
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A historic children's chair from the 1700s, made of solid oak. Well-used and aged, with visible wear that reflects its long history. A simple yet authentic piece of early farmhouse f...
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Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm, Southern Sweden. A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs It comes from the upper class environment. Scraped by ha...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair with Ball & Claw Feet, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with serpentine crest, fluted scrolled ears, intricately carved splat back, curvature scrolled arms, remo...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Large French Regence Period Fauteuil with Elaborate Carving, circa 1720
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Regence period fauteuil with elaborate carving, France, circa 1720.
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French Regency Antique 18th Century Chairs

Late 18th Century Folk Art Chair, Norway 1790’s
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptional Scandinavian folk art chair dating to circa 1790, originating from the border region between Norway and Sweden. Hand-carved from solid wood, this remarkable piece embo...
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Norwegian Folk Art Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped t...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Armchairs with Velvet Upholstery Stamped
Located in Houston, TX
French 18th century Louis XVI painted armchairs with velvet upholstery stamped by N Blanchard.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Children Chair with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Rococo children chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden A very charming and genuine Rococo Chair. Great for children aged 6-12 years. Scraped by hand to its originalpaint. Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratchers, wear, imperfections as is to be expected with functional antique furniture. A rare find that would look amazing in the right location. It is upholstered in old antique linen fabric...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Directoire Bergere. This stunning 18th century period French Directoire chair or bergère is the perfect side chair, ...
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French Directoire Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A Swiss pine back stool with an open heart carving on the back panel. Swiss, early 18th century Dimensions: H 85 x W 40 x D 34.5 cm.
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Swiss Folk Art Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine, Wood

Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A harlequin set of eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel back chairs fully restored. Beautiful patination and colour.
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English Country Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm

Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair "Fauteuil D'oratoire" signed Chavigny
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a piece of history into your home with this exquisite Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair, also known as "Fauteuil D'oratoire," signed by Chavigny, France, circa 1760. This exce...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained mahogany. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, ...
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British Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Side Chair Marked HGK Royal Provenance
Located in Boden, SE
Fine 18th Century Swedish Roccoco chair with marks of (The Swedish Royal Treasury) HGK It comes from the upper class environment. A fantastic chair wi...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely stunning set of 4 large 18th century Gustavian dining chairs reupholstered in a beautiful Crypton fabric. These have been carefully dry scrapped uncovering the most fantas...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable. Wonderful piece of sculpture with great patina. Seat height ...
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English Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th Century Georgian Queen Anne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century English Georgian Queen Anne armchair with wonderful out-turned arms resting on scrolled supports, and cabriole legs with wide pad feet, and turned stretche...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French 18th Century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1720
Located in London, GB
Antique French 18th century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil armchair, circa 1720 A French 18th century carved walnut armchair upholstered in gros ...
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French Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner having a serpentine crest-rail carved with acanthus 'ears' and centre folia...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Very Fine Set of Ten 18th Century Irish Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine set of 10 18th century Irish chippendale dining chairs. Made in the period of heavy 1st growth mahogany, these chairs feature...
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Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
Located in SE
6 Late Gustavavian chairs made by Ephraim Ståhl. The chairs are beautifully hand carved with nail clippers and leaf shaped decorations. The chairs are made by Ephraim Stahl, who wor...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and functionality. The chair features an elegantly carved wooden frame with a caned backrest, ...
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Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Suite of Four Jacob Frères Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of Four Jacob Frères Chairs, circa 1796. In the neoclassical style.
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered side chair. An English, mahogany hall or morning room seat in the manner of Chippendale, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Attractive Georgi...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining Chairs Set of 6 Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set (assembled) of six dining chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Beautiful raw patina with stunning carvings. Cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.  
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique 18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Three-Legged Chair with Lion
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning handcrafted chair, dated 1770 with a lion head sculpture.  This rare Renaissance Revival chair is as stabile as the day it was made and the woodwork is in very good to exce...
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European Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautif...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of classic rococo chairs from the late 1700s. This pair of antique Swedish chairs is from northern Sweden and are authentic country furniture. Made by hand in solid pine. The ch...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

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