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Period: 18th Century
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 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 Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

$784Sale Price|43% Off

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

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Swiss Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35
Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35

Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle monogram AD and dated 1784 B35

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Swiss Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful pair of 18th Century Swedish chairs with claw and ball feet. Lovely old worn paint giving them a beautiful look. In good solid condition ready to use. Circa 1780.

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Swedish Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Selection of Seven Rustic Austrian Alpine Farmhouse Chairs
Selection of Seven Rustic Austrian Alpine Farmhouse Chairs

Selection of Seven Rustic Austrian Alpine Farmhouse Chairs

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A charming selection of seven rustic Austrian Alpine farmhouse chairs, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Each chair possesses its own character, reflecting the simple, functional tradition of rural Alpine furniture while retaining the warmth and individuality of hand-crafted construction. Presented as a varied group, the chairs feature the appealing irregularities, patination, and time-worn character associated with authentic antique farmhouse furniture...

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Austrian Folk Art Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Some furniture asks to be admired. These chairs expect to be lived with. A true 18th century pair in the Queen Anne manner, their proportions are so correct they feel inevitable. Th...

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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

PAIR of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Georgian Circa 1785
PAIR of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Georgian Circa 1785

PAIR of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Georgian Circa 1785

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very elegant PAIR of good quality Side or Dining Chairs, from the late 18th Century, George 111rd Hepplewhite period, circa 1785. Camel back chairs of this date are popu...

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British Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

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

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 Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

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 Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair

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 Chairs

Materials

Ash

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 Chairs

Materials

Rush, 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 Chairs

Materials

Maple

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage
1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage

Located in Germantown, MD

Storage seat, Maple stain on pine, pegged up, all tight and sturdy, breakfast table or tilt up for foyer chair. Very good vintage condition with wear appro...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s
Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s

Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Hunting trophy armchair of antlers, wild boar and red deer. Very expressive and impressive looking throne. The fluid form of the antlers creates a sculptural, organic aesthetic. Ne...

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Polish Black Forest Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

Located in Solebury, PA

An exquisite 18th-century George II walnut cockfighting chair, characterized by its sculpted seat and back, is upholstered in opulent red leather and adorned with decorative brass na...

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English George II Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

C18th painted pair of Swedish Gustavian (Swedish model ) chairs
C18th painted pair of Swedish Gustavian (Swedish model ) chairs

C18th painted pair of Swedish Gustavian (Swedish model ) chairs

Located in London, GB

These late C18th chairs are a lovely example of Swedish Gustavian style and are also known as “The Swedish Model) Their oval backrests have decorative cutouts and delicate carving t...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Spanish Baroque Embossed Leather Side Chairs
Pair of Spanish Baroque Embossed Leather Side Chairs

Pair of Spanish Baroque Embossed Leather Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular leather back and seat with brass studs, square legs with carved stretcher. Brass finials. Provenance William Hodgins.

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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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 Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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 Chairs

Materials

Oak

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 Chairs

Materials

Pine

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...

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Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Paper

Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat
Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat

Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained wood. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, clas...

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British Chippendale Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair
c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair

c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1790 Hepplewhite design shield back arm chair, English. A fine example from a country house (estate). Carved mahogany; molded legs and arms. Wonderful details in the oval carve...

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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Alsatian couple chairs – 18th century period – Germanic baroque style –
Pair of Alsatian couple chairs – 18th century period – Germanic baroque style –

Pair of Alsatian couple chairs – 18th century period – Germanic baroque style –

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Pair of 18th century Alsatian chairs in dark stained solid wood, Germanic baroque style with Louis XIII influence. Each chair has a back carved in high relief decorated with scrol...

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European Art Deco Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs
Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs

Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of Georgian mahogany hall chairs with a distinctive geometric form, including square backs with scalloped cut corners and oval back inserts retaining traces of historic surfac...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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 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 Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of antique French carved oak side chairs, dating from the 1790s Louis XV period, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century France. Each chair featur...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden

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 Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Late 18th Century Side Chair

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden

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 Chairs

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 Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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 Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

$24,209Sale Price|20% Off

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 Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George III Hepplewhite Armchair in Manner of Robert Adam
George III Hepplewhite Armchair in Manner of Robert Adam

George III Hepplewhite Armchair in Manner of Robert Adam

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Unknown George III Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790

By Johan Hammarström

Located in Huntington, NY

Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by Johan Hammarström (active 1794-1812) and sign...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs
Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Grand scale set of four with wonderful carved crest rail and pierced splat. All with fine needlepoint seats. Carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. Hyde Park Antiques provenance.

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English George II Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs
Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs

Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An extremely nice pair of 18th Century French walnut Os de Mouton armchairs. Circa 1770. Louis XV period with a perfect deep lustrous patina and colour to the walnut frame. Reuphols...

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French Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

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