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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Located in Mckinney, TX

Striking pair of Swedish Baroque chairs with expressive, hand-carved frames and original painted surfaces worn back to reveal layers of age and use. The tall backs feature a sculptur...

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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof
Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Located in Reepham, GB

A good set of eight George II style mahogany dining chairs with distinctive hoof feet. The set comprising two elbow chairs and six side chairs, dating from the early 20th Century but of mid 18th Century design (c. 1740), with shaped top rail, plain vase...

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European George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair

19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking when you see them in an environment. They've spent the last 50 years of their lives...

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Unknown Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Savannah, GA

This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned fi...

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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Rococo Style, Venice, Circa 1750
Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Rococo Style, Venice, Circa 1750

Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Rococo Style, Venice, Circa 1750

Located in Milano, IT

Six carved walnut chairs Venice, mid-18th century Height 35.03 in (18.70 in to the seat) x 19.09 in x 18.30 in (89 cm - 47.5 cm to the seat - x 48.5 cm x 46.5 cm) lb 80 (kg 36) Stat...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...

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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

18th Century and Later French Louis XIV Dressing Stool
18th Century and Later French Louis XIV Dressing Stool

18th Century and Later French Louis XIV Dressing Stool

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A charming 18th-century and later French Louis XIV dressing stool. Raised on four carved legs, united by a central-shaped stretcher. Displaying a whitewashed based, 18th century and ...

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Andrianna Shamaris Ultimate Chair Plus
Andrianna Shamaris Ultimate Chair Plus

Andrianna Shamaris Ultimate Chair Plus

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

The Ultimate Chair is made from premium quality leather with a teak frame. The new plus style is double backed in leather. Full dimensions; 26.5” wide x 26.5” deep x 16″ seat height ...

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Indonesian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Located in Round Top, TX

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722 Early 18th-century Swedish pine chair retaining its original painted and carved decoration, dated 1722. The chair features ...

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Danish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent carved frame in twisted walnut wood and their impeccable tapestry with floral decorat...

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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Set of 6 Chairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Set of 6 Chairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Set of 6 Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant set of six 18th-century Swedish Gustavian chairs showcases the refined simplicity and craftsmanship that define the period. Featuring graceful lines, carved details, and...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped carved skirt, carved shell on knee, and terminatin...

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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair
George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined interior, leather cover. Restorations, failures and defects Dimension: 142 x 136 x ...

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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

English monk chair table 18th century
English monk chair table 18th century

English monk chair table 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

English monk chair table, oak, 18th century A table that folds up into a chair. Made from solid oak. From England, 18th century. Dimensions: Table: 111W x 71D x 70H cm Chair: 111W ...

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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

an 18th century Swedish open armchair displaying dry scraped paint. Featuring a pierced splat back, raised on, cabriole legs, united by a cross s...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century
Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century A provincial chair with aged patina, weathered surface, old repairs and replaced parts, and later metal brace. Height: 103 cm/40.5 inch Depth:...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period
Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Located in Vo', Veneto

Set of Six Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period Technical information: Period: Late 18th century Origin: Venice, Italy Wood type: Walnut Height: 85 cm 33.46 in Seat height: 43 cm 16.9...

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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lindome Chairs
Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lindome Chairs

Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lindome Chairs

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A period pair of late 18th Century Gustavian Lindome chairs. Crisp deep carving, re-painted in soft grey and re-upholstered in linen. Circa 1790.

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1770
Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1770

Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French Louis XVI walnut arm chairs with carved floral motif, original floral petit point, and terminating on stylized cabriole legs. Late 18th Century.

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs

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 Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Side Chair
Late 18th Century Side Chair

Late 18th Century Side Chair

Located in Huntington, NY

With flat reed or basket weave seat.

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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652
Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652

Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak chair, dated 1652 A 17th century Dutch oak chair. All oak panels have a coarse wood groove. Carved on the back p...

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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six 18th Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Set of Six 18th Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Set of Six 18th Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant set of six late 18th century Swedish Gustavian dining chairs, beautifully patinated in their original scraped finish. Each chair features a square backrest with reeded sla...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Down

Pair of Spanish 18th Century Armchairs
Pair of Spanish 18th Century Armchairs

Pair of Spanish 18th Century Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Sensational pair of 18th century armchairs from Spain. Beautifully crafted from hand forged iron and leather. The seat height is 18 1/4". Stunning accent pieces.

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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of sculptural quietude, this set of six French Art Deco dining chairs reveals a language of measured elegance and artisanal precision. Conceived in the 1940s within a m...

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French Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780. A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair having a fan shaped back with plain spindles connecting to the seat through a continuous armrail, and terminating to 'paw' shaped handrests. The armrail is supported at the front with a pair of turned spindled supports, the shaped seat is raised on four finely turned legs joined by a 'H' frame turned stretcher. These early American Windsor chairs...

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American Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Maple

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
17th Century French Ratchet Chair

17th Century French Ratchet Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional. Crafted from rich walnut, its turned legs and stretchers sh...

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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Iron

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.

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American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared crest rail, rare tassel and rope motif carved splat, shell carved knees, and ball and ...

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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Carved wooden chair, Scandinavia, circa 1700s. Hewn from a single log with rounded seat and high sculpted backrest. A wonderful deep and dark patina. Visible cracks and age-related ...

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Norwegian Romantic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Painted and Parcel Gilt Portuguese Armchairs
Set of Four Painted and Parcel Gilt Portuguese Armchairs

Set of Four Painted and Parcel Gilt Portuguese Armchairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

This unique and rare set of four Portuguese painted arm chairs in original finish with parcel gilt accents features two subtly different coats of arms. While all four chairs display ...

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Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Paint

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest
Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest in solid wood 1780 c

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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

Located in Lymington, GB

An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. Queen Anne/ George I-period, ca 1714. This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely kick on the back legs. Remarkably, after some 310 years, it still retains its original gros-point needlework upholstery in vibrant colors. Of superb proportions, color, figuring and patination. Measures: H 106 cm (42'') D 68 cm (27''). W 87.5 cm (34 1/2''). Seat H: 42.5 cm. (16 3/4''). Literature: Herbert Cescinsky 'English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 81, fig. 105. ''A walnut easy chair'' dated 1710. Nb. A slightly earlier antique walnut and beech wing armchair with contemporary needlework, circa 1710, sold in Christies, Lot 164, October 2015 @ £48,350 -The Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sothebys sold a George II needlework...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Chair Armchair English Chippendale 18th Century Brown Black, England
Chair Armchair English Chippendale 18th Century Brown Black, England

Chair Armchair English Chippendale 18th Century Brown Black, England

Located in New York, NY

An armchair made during the 18th century and Chippendale period in England. Generous sized chair. Seat upholstered in black leather.

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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of six sidechairs raised on circular front legs and square curved back legs, backrest with carved pierced latticework, the intersections of which are decorated with stylised rosettes, the top rail curved backwards. All side chairs are upholstered with elegant yellow / golden paisley pattern jacquard fabric by RUBELLI. The set of 6 Directoire side chairs with its shape "à l'Étrusque" and its characteristic backrest design is closely related to chairs made by Georges Jacob (1739-1814): Georges Jacob was one of the most prominent Parisian chair...

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French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760

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 the six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery is with a wear of the time .   

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery

Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite set of three Louis XIII-style side chairs dates back to the 17th century and reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the French Baroque period. Each chair ...

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

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