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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Color:  Brown
17th Century, Charles II, Joined Oak Box Settle, England, Circa 1660
Located in Leominster, GB
The quadruple-panelled back with stylized fleur-de-lys carved top-rail, the downswept open-arms on column-turned front supports, embracing a hinged boarded seat, over a quadruple-pan...
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British Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century, James I, Joined Oak Wainscot, England, Circa 1603 - 1625
Located in Leominster, GB
The nulled arched crest rail above a gadrooned frieze, with applied split mouldings and scroll ears, the back with a central panel carved with an urn issuing flowers within an arch w...
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British Elizabethan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

16th Century, Renaissance Walnut Caquetoire Chair, Circa 1570
Located in Leominster, GB
The tall narrow rectangular back with moulded panel, the horizontal or flat arms typically angled to the centre and raised on four baluster and reel turned supports, two of which ext...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of large elm Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) yoke back chairs, with bespoke cushions made from antique Kilim fabric.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

Renaissance "Chayère" Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volutes on the sides, painted motifs on the upper rail and a gilded trellis. This open back flows seamlessly into the rear legs. The seat has been reupholstered with a sturdy cotton double welt fabric. Each seat is raised on a simple apron resting on four saber legs, adorned with additional foliage motifs, which create a perfect continuity with the upper rail and side posts. With their elegant Neoclassical lines, subtle painted décor and light color palette, this set of four Italian music...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Armchair having serpentine top-rail with pierced & carved central splat with setback moulded arms and drop-in seat supported on chamfer...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century rosewood wood, carved. Backrests decorated with "rocaille" elements. Leather seats. Usage signs. ...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape, 18th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape 18th Century In oilwood, cut and pierced "Amphora" backrests, fabric seats.Small defects and different sofa fabric. Dim.: (chairs) 98 x 50 x 43 c...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 original Louis XVI walnut chairs stands out for the finely carved back with an open work palette motif. The chairs have two elegan...
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German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Miles Redd Cubist Silk Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Period Louis XVI painted side chair: antique hardwood frames newly styled in Miles Redd Cubist peacock silk panel. Two available, see other listing.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Set of 8 French 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This set of 8 chairs are in amazing good condition for its age. Large size and very strong and thick leather.
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American 18th century windsor continuous armchair. Vase and ring-turned supports on shaped saddle seat with tail piece splayed vase and turned legs. Signed by J Caldwell.   
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Swedish Rococo pair of armchairs that have been dry scrapped to the original paint with the natural wood showing through and features new upho...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of kneeler chairs in polychrome wood, probably Tirol
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of antique chairs, created from walnut wood with a polychrome technique, honours us with its presence, testimony to a bygone era. Admire their majesty, for they date back to t...
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp folk art escabelle dated 1793 with nice patina
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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair has roots in traditional folk art being constructed from found branches and lumber and showcases the resourcefulness and creativity of the skilled Irish craftsmen of the era. With its organic materials and timeless appeal, this hedge chair brings a touch of nature's beauty into any space. As you settle into its well-worn seat, you can almost hear echoes of conversations and stories shared around it throughout history. Own a piece of Ireland's past with this extraordinary 18th-century Irish hedge chair...
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Irish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of English 17th Century Period Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of English 17th century period oak hall chairs.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth century in the Baroque era. The carve...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm

Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French mahogany dining chair. This item is very rare and appears to be at least 200 years old. It probably belonged to a larger set of chairs, but we could not find anything ...
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French Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 18th Century French Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 18th century French fauteuils in Louis XV style with cut velvet upholstery in fawn and green. The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms,...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Signed by Georges Jacob
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Medallion chairs (Louis XVI) Gustavian chairs made in France, Paris, by Georges Jacob. Paris most eminent and productive carpenter, lived ...
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French Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderfully drawn early 18th century George I walnut shepherd's crook armchair covered in period needlework, circa 1730. England. A simply exquisite example of an early 18th-cen...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are elegantly carved in round shapes. The the legs, board...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Georgian Overscaled Elm Cabriole Leg Wing Chair
Located in Reepham, GB
An attractive oversized, large scale Georgian wing back chair featuring elm cabriole legs. A really attractive piece due to it's large size a...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original 18th century circa 1760 hand carved Dutch Elm Marquetry i...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair or side chair hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780, Austria. The Josephinische Stil was a popular style in Austria in the 18th century. This styl...
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Austrian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Maple

Pair of Seventeenth Century Italian Chairs
Located in London, GB
A sumptuous pair of seventeenth century Italian walnut chairs, the backs surmounted by carved and gilt finials with red velvet seats and backs, wit...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet

18th Century of the Period Louis XVI Solid Walnut Armchair with Straw Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic armchair in solid walnut wood. The armchair is very simple and essential. Beautifully decoration in wood. The se...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Pair of Spoon Back Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of spoon back side chairs, 18th century. A pair of George III spoon back mahogany side chairs. Upholstered in green velvet with bronze nailing...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and very rare pair of early 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish, circa 1700 Sweden. Leather is original with some ...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two Pairs of French White Painted Louis XVI Chairs, Signed Nadal, 1733-1783
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of French white painted Louis XVI armchairs and chairs(4pcs). Signed Nadal. Maker Jean-René Nadal, 1733-1783. The regal set of Nadal chairs consisting of two arm chairs and t...
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Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Austrian Children's Chair in Polychrome Wood, circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Austrian child's chair decorated with flowers and birds from the end of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century circa 1800. Very beautiful original polychromy. The ...
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Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
During the first half of the seventeenth century chairs evolve towards a new model today known as Louis XIII foreshadowing the armchair. Chairs adopt a widen and lower silhouette. Horizontal lines prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar. Legs, spacers, cross-bar and arm-rests are all turned as rosary beads...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo chairs with nice proportions and wooden Rococo carvings. Scraped to original paint and original seats with new l...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carolean Bobbin Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare surviving walnut turned joined bobbin backstool chair in original condition with fantastic wear. Plank seat dated verso 1684. Measurements: 95cm h x 46cm w x 40 cm d (37cm h s...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Pair of Lombardian Italian Swiss Carved Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Lombardian maple and walnut post chairs, 17th century. Richly hand-carved and inlaid in maple and walnut perfect for accent or hall chairs. Design ...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...
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Austrian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly impressive rare French carved Régence period giltwood fauteuil / armchair of imposing proportions with needlework upholstery. French - circa 1715 Of grand scale, this ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions: height: 110 cm. length: 66 cm. depth: 50 cm. Material: walnut wood. leather t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, and new linen upholstery. Created in the 18th century, e...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early 17th century Charles I Wainscot armchair. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve but at the time this would ha...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Forest Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare, 18th century primitive hoop back stick chair. Constructed from ash and elm, from the Thames Valley region. A work of art. Measurements: 80cm h / 37cm h seat x 46cm w x 40cm ...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of large scale 18th century English Chippendale solid mahogany ladder back side chairs feature sturdy peg construction, original finish and newly upholstered dish ...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262 Scotland 1790 Solid oak Original finish Shaped top rail Solid wooden seat On turne...
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Scottish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III period, ca 1762. Rare and sophisticated, this antique Cockpen armchair retains its chinoiserie ...
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George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
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English Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare and unique wooden...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

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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Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

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

Chippendale Period Carved Carver/Arm/Desk Chair
Located in Folkestone, GB
A particularly fine quality 18th century mahogany Chippendale period mahogany armchair profusely and finely carved to the back and arms with trailing acanthus, flowerheads and 'C' sc...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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