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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Dining Room Set of Eight Italian Chairs and a Pair of Armchairs, 1790
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of Nord-Italian walnut chairs (8) and a pair of armchairs, Covered in ivory color silk in perfect condition. Lombardy Nord Italy, last quarter of the 18th century.
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Italian Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 6 Gustavian chairs. These are Stockholm pieces signed “IHS” by Johan Hammarström (active 1794–1812), with some bearing the label of the Stockholm Chairmaker’s Guild on the fra...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Ljungby, SE
Two Baroque chairs made in Stockholm around the year 1700. The chairs are upholstered in antique leather and feature turned legs and an H-stretcher.
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century Elm Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century elm child’s rocking chair, with the shaped sides and top rail with pierced hand holds, lovely patina, circa 1780.
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Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Five Italian Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Baroque chairs on curved S-legs with upholstered seat and backrest. The chairs were expertly finished and covered with a white base fabric.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Camel-Back Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood armchair from the 18th century with new upholstery. This antique chair from Italy has a large camel-back which is ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs
Located in London, GB
These late C18th chairs are a lovely example of Swedish Gustavian style. The oval backrest has decorative cutouts and delicate carving to the top rim and the wood is painted in a typ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in...
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Norwegian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Signed by Georges Jacob
Located in 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

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in SE
A pair of transition chairs made in Stockholm about 1780:s. Chairs that are made between the rococo period and the gustavian period are called transition chairs. So for example the b...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming swiss carved walnut Louis XIII style armchair.
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Swiss Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. Late 18th century - early 19th century Chippendale style Mohagany Corner chair w/ ball & claw feet (red velvet seat).
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Fine pair of Gustavian dining chairs, retaining their original paint.  
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Baroque 18th Century Armchair with Original Brass Stamp, Sweden, circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Swedish Baroque 18th century armchair, circa 1740, origin: Sweden, with beautifully carved details such as shells, scrolls on...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Writing walnut armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood
By Classic
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z70 Elegant walnut writing armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood on the armrests. Upholstery is new and the fabric3500is inspired to relax beach seats ...
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Italian Biedermeier Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair with Gilt Conch on Back
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish walnut armchair with gilt conch on back.      
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

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

Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
A very rare, superbly carved set of four side chairs in the manner of Daniel Marot (architect to William III), attributed to Thomas Roberts (who was awarded the position of chief sup...
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English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Rustic Country Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A near pair of charming 17th century rustic country side chairs in carved walnut timber. Simple in form with varying slatted backrests, both decorated with typical chip-carved detail...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Roccoco swedish chairs with lion paws feet & balustrade shaped backrest
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking pair of Swedish baroque chairs, circa 1800, embodies the elegance and grandeur of 18th-century design. With their bold lion’s paw feet and finely sculpted baluster back...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

1990s Style Open Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1990s style open armchair made in Italy Size H. 29 .5" x W. 21.5, sold as is in raw unfinished beechwood Only one left.  
Category

Italian Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French carved and painted Louis XVI fauteuils, with oval backs, seats and armrests upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent! This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...
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Dutch Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

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 and Earlier Chairs

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard Circa 1750 Height 33 ½ in. Width 19 in. Depth 17 in. Jean-Baptiste ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French ArmChairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Of French Chairs 18th Century ELEGANT CHAIRS OF THE END OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, FRENCH, LATER UPHOLSTERED IN WHITE FABRIC. MEASURES: 100X85X60
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very attractive pair of 18th century Dutch mahogany side chairs. With an elegant and shapely form with a delicate carved ribbon knot on top. Retaining their original, beautifully f...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Set of Eight Eighteenth Century Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
All with elbow carver arms, and shaped splat back, on gently curved upholstered seat, and straight square legs with small pencil moulding. Upholstered to stitched hessian, prior to f...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Louis XVI Era Chaise Probably from Pavlovsk Palace, Late 18th Century
By Henri Jacob
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This Louis XVI-era chaise is not merely a piece of furniture; it is a timeless testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Classicism period. Believed to have once graced the ...
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Russian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

Chippendale Armchair with Spanish Feet American Circa 1760
Located in Hudson, NY
A pierced splat cupid's bow crested Chippendale great chair. This imposing Chippendale arm-chair is made of maple and figured maple. The profile of the crest and its pierced pattern ...
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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original 18th-century hand carved from solid Fruitwood high back occasional chairs A good looking and well-made pair, the fr...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Chairs of this calibre rarely come onto the open market. These are of the type that one sees either illustrated in classic reference books, or standing in grand country houses and ...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough library armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the period. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports.

 Note the unusual treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back. The 'H' stretcher with pierced Gothick carving. Professionally upholstered to a high standard and overstuffed in a neutral soft velvet, with float buttons and close nailed. Raised on old brass castors. Lovely, rich, old colour and patina. In excellent condition with a sturdy frame throughout. These Georgian library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Queen Anne Walnut and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a shaped, carved and pierced crest rail over period needlepoint seats and backs raised on block and turned legs and Spanish feet. Provenance, L...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The crestings above solid vase-shaped splats, the waisted uprights above shaped drop-in seats raised on cabriole legs with pad feet. Possibly American.  
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Chairs, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Baroque walnut chairs with carved oak-leaf décor, standing on curved legs with scrolled feet. Seat and backrest are reupholstered with a ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 18th-century Italian walnut armchairs feature intricate carvings and gilt accents, upholstered in a sophisticated oyster-colored Belgian linen. The design harmoniously blends B...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cotton, Rope

Antique Pair of Georgian Carved Armchairs circa 1780 Lovely Carvings Throughout
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of antique Georgian circa 1760 carver armchairs A very good looking and well made pair, these are a his and hers pair so ever so slightl...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five grad...
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs Pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 White Green Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 white green gray, Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Painted in a greenish gray and upholstered ...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Child's Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a piece of Scandinavian history into your home with this enchanting 18th Century Swedish Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rust...
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Swedish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century, French Opera Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk damask.   
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Feathers

18th Century Primitive Swedish Pine Folk Chair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
Unique, primitive and sculptural Swedish folk armchair hand crafted from pine at the end of 18th century. Crafted in a warm, honey hued pine the chair has a beautiful worn patina tha...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils Beautiful set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Marble

18th Century George II Leather Upholstered Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of antique 18th century George II leather upholstered carved mahogany side chair circa 1760. This chairs have been reupholstered and finished with a nail head trim. Th...
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English Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

English George I style Silvered Armchair, after a design by William Kent
Located in Troy, NY
A chair in the style of William Kent in wonderfully worn and decorative condition. For reference, a period pair of almost identical chairs is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jacobean Period Oak Table/Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Rectangular top with rounded edges opening to a seat with arm supports and lunette carved apron, circa 1620. Raised on columnar legs with rectangular perimeter stretchers. Jeff Mi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil armchairs. Carved fruitwood frame has been refinished. Newly upholstered in navy blue linen with bronze nailheads.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Linen

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

17th Century Italian Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Renaissance period armchair from Lombardy, Italy. Wonderfully constructed from walnut and tooled leather accented with gold gilt and handsome nail heads. Very sturdy wit...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Louis XVI Oak Bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI carved oak bergere. Circa 1780. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Original Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good set of four original painted 18th century French salon chairs, 1780. Seat height 16.5 inches. Dimensions: 23 inches (58 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 35 inches (89 ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

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