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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Recognized Seller Listings
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great shape. ca 1770 Sweden.
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent 19th-century mahogany arm chair crafted in the George II taste. From the pierced, intertwined ribbon back and duck-form armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the qu...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

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

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

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and unusually large 18th century Swedish Rococo period chair in its original finish with fantastic shape and proportions, circa 1760 Sweden.
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leadi...
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Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Large George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered in distressed blue-black leather, raised on four cab...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late Baroque Swedish chairs, origin: Sweden, circa 1750 -1760, reupholstered in linen sateen fabric from Rogers & Goffigon, the wood stained to resemble walnut. The for...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of English Georgian late 18th century mahogany side chairs, each with a shaped and well-carved crestrail over a carved central open splat, the drop in seats covered in striped...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1790-1810 Greenish Frame with Black Upholstery Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1790-1810 Greenish Frame with Black Upholstery Sweden. A single armchair made during the Gustavian period 1790-1810 in Sweden. Frame in original paint. Uph...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchairs Swedish Gustavian Original Paint Black Leather Carvings Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Swedish Gustavian original paint black leather carvings sweden. A pair of armchairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden. Frame in...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Wingback Chairs Pair English 18th Century Grey Velvet Brown Legs England
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wingback chairs made during the 18th century in England. Dark brown wooden legs. Reupholstered in a grey vintage velvet. Decorative...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Frame Black Leather France
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th century brown frame black leather France. An assembled pair of armchairs made during the Rococo period in Fran...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Irish Miniature Chairs, Attributed to Butler of Dublin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A pair of neat-sized 18th century Irish miniature chairs attributed to Butler of Dublin. Featuring a bow-shaped top rail, pierced tapering splat, simple back legs. To the front highl...
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Irish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo side chair, circa 1770. Original finish, leather upholstery later applied.
Category

Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Swedish Early Baroque Period Gilt Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Early Baroque period gilt leather Sweden. An armchair in a generous size made during the Carolean Baroque Era 1650-1720 period in Swede...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs Dining Room Chairs Swedish Baroque Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs dining room chairs Swedish Baroque black Sweden. An assembled set of six chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black and upholstered in a ...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Chair
Located in New York, NY
Over the course of five centuries of use, this Italian Renaissance walnut chair has acquired a rich patina. Its austere form is relie...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Pair Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden. A pair of large armchairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Upholstered in a dark grey cotton velvet with brass n...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Mjöhult, 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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Irish Carver in the manner of Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II Irish carver in the manner of Chippendale, the bow shaped back rail centred with carved bell husk motif flanked wit...
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Irish George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chair Armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 black Sweden. An armchair made during the Rococo period in Sweden 1750-1775. Repainted in our Laserow Black. Seat upholstered in a waxed brown...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

1960s Set of Three Model 28 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Nicos Zographos
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Three model 28 lounge chairs having rich black leather seats with deep button tufting and welt cord detailing on stainless steel frames.
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Chairs English Set of 6 Assembled Chippendale England
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs English set of 6 assembled Chippendale England. An assembled set of 6 Chippendale chairs made in England during the 18th cent...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.
Category

English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate bro...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washe...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish gray frame brown leather, Sweden. A pair of armchairs made during the early Gustavian period in Sweden 1780-1800. Pa...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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

Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the upholstered balloon seat over scrolled and outward rolled apron, standing on boldly car...
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South American Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Swedish Transitional Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish transitional Rococo & Gustavian chair with royal proportions, circa 1775 Stockholm, Sweden. The two styles merge together finely with the Rococo curvy back ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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 and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th century white and green armchairs. Pair of beautiful armchairs made in Sweden during the transition of 18th and 19th century. White painted with green ...
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Swedish Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Swedish Gustavian Chair with Wheat Carving, Circa 1780, Origin: Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Gustavian chair with beautiful wheat carvings, circa 1780, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, dry-scraped to the original color, reupholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric.   T...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Provincial French Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron, 18th century.
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Fauteuil en Cabriolet
Located in Hudson, NY
Reupholstered with custom embroidered fabric. Provenance: sold Sotheby's, early 20th century, The Estate of Charles Ryskamp. From an estate in Corning, NY.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Louise XVI period white and blue floral fabric French. A pair of armchairs made during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back spl...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 White Washed, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 white washed, Sweden. An armchair made during the early part of the Gustavian period circa 1775-1790. A rounded open back...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Chair Swedish Baroque Oak Gilt Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Swedish Baroque oak gilt leather Sweden. An exquisite side chair made during the Baroque period in Sweden 1650-1750. Frame made from dark oak. Uph...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Chair Corner Swedish Leather Rustic Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Swedish leather 1775-1790 Sweden. Made during the transition between the Rococo period and Gustavian period. Frame made from beech wood and a seat, back and armrests in worn le...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Carver
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century mahogany Chippendale style carver. The back and arms fluted and centred by pierced wheat leaf shape splat, raised on square section legs
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Irish George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Chairs Swedish Baroque Oak Brown Gilt Leather Light Blue Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Swedish Baroque oak brown gilt leather light blue Sweden. Pair of side chairs Baroque Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Frame in stained ...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Baroque oak, Sweden. A single armchair made in Sweden during the early part of the Baroque period. Frame made of oak with an upholstered b...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four German Neoclassical Late 18th Century Side Chairs, David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This attractive set of chairs is made in the style of late German classicism and they were probably made in the workshop or the immediate circle of the famous cabinetmaker David Roen...
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German Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Early, Swedish allmoge poker / stove chair, origin: Blekinge, Southern Sweden, circa 1750 Provenance: Private Manor House, Sweden These chairs were u...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Armchairs Pair of Spanish Renaissance Brown Leather Oak 17th Century, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Italian Renaissance brown leather 18th century, Spain. A lovely pair of armchair made in Italy during the Renaissance era, 1600-1650. Up...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe
Located in New York, NY
An armchair in made during the late Baroque period 18th century in southern Europe most likely Spain. Frame from oak in original finish.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Chaise Percée
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century chaise percée, from the bathroom of Baron Max Fould-Springer, Palais Abbatial de Royaumont and by descent his sister Baroness Elie (Lilia...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with an upholstered seat, shaped back, and padded open armrest. With blind fretwork on the arms, and with square legs and a pierced H-stretcher.
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Irish George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 18th Century Irish Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18th century Irish mahogany side chairs on cabriole legs with carved shell on knees.
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Irish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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