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Period: 19th Century
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine set of five Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

An Unusual Pair of Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of mid-nineteenth century mahogany hall chairs with diagonal back splats in Chinese taste, square seats, all supported on turned legs.
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English Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with crocodile leather embossed seat pads A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Crocodile, Oak

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...
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Syrian Moorish Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss alp escabelle A 88
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 88
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers a...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
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Swedish Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Dark Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a darker oak color French polish finish with rounded arms. They ha...
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Swedish Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Country House Shield Back Hall Chairs 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique carved mahogany Georgian Regency country house hall chairs, circa 1825. The chairs are made of the finest solid mahogany, the backs are very well carved with r...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Leather Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This armchair is newly upholstered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The leather is treated so that it is open diffusion, which allows a comfortable sitting in winter and summer...
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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency set of eight mahogany dining room chairs with scrolled crest rails and arms, rectangular splat backs, barley t...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
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American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all ...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pearwood

Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825. Walnut veneered on beech and oak in mirror image. Solid walnut, curved square legs. Two ebonized, c...
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German Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Gothic Revival Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival mahogany arm chair with ogee arched back & green striped seat. (late 19th Cent)
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fischel dining chair nr.31
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair nr.31 in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Austrian Vienna Secession Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
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Italian Baroque Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs ...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of 19th Century Rosewood Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period,  Rosewood Library Armchairs Of Extremely Good Proportions, Having Attractive Sheperds Crook Shaped Arms Over Genero...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb An Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair with original rush seat and retaining the rush seat side panels. This chair has been totally ...
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British Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue leather. The brass-bound wheels have a secondary outer wheel, and a pair of smaller b...
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English Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th century Danish Klismos Chairs. Ebonized hardwood wi...
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Danish Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s Smooth patina. Made out of birch tree. Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Endearing Chippendale taste with pleasing ...
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British Georgian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entire...
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Irish Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

French Pair of Armchairs Louis XIV style - 1800 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of Louis 14 style armchairs dating from the 19th century. Very beautiful pair of Louis XIII style armchairs, with high backs. Each armchair rests on four legs connected tog...
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French Louis XIV Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 neoclassical gilded green, Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the neoclassical period in Sweden, circa 1800-1810. Original gilding with gre...
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Swedish Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Chairs

Antique Adirondack-Style Wood Branch & Twig Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Incredible Adirondack-style wooden armchair made from reclaimed branches, twigs and logs. Solid frame, arm and seat made of logs with back details in smaller branches. Highly weather...
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American Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.
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Austrian Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are made of stag antlers with feet carved as lions claws. Made in France, ca. 1860 - the ...
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German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Antler, Wood

Louis XVI Child's Chair in Crewelwork Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous early 19th century child's chair upholstered in civil war era crewelwork linen. In original -as found- condition. Small tear on top edge and right corner in front. Structura...
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Louis XIV Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swiss alp escabelle A 62
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A62
Category

Swiss Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie Uniacke cotton velvet moss, an almost identical armchair having been published in ‘Engli...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV Style giltwood armchair newly upholstered in a black, white and gray wave fabric.
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, late 19th century. An impressive and unique Neoclassical armchair, likely produced during the Grand Tour period in Italy. Featuring an impressive swirled top rail, scalloped butterfly effect to the upper splat adorned with paint painted and inlaid exotic foliage. The main back supports a finely detailed Grecian warrior against an ebony background. Sturdy walnut arms are supported by hand carved, gilded and ebonized figural lady sphinxes. A detachable seat with contemporary upholstery. Areas of black banding to accent the legs and feet. While we have been unable to determine a maker for this chair, the fine craftsmanship exudes importance. Provenance: From an important Atlanta Georgia...
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Italian Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood

Swiss alp escabelle B4
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B4
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine pair of Swedish early 19th century late Gustavian chairs in their original finish by master chair maker Melchior Lundberg (active in Stockholm 1795-1834) . Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sw...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

A George IV Bobbin Turned Oak Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
A George IV Bobbin turned oak chair of extraordinary scale. The shaped top rail above a plain seat supported on bobbin turned front legs, splayed rears and H stretcher, raised on it...
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English Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
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Danish Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Tufted Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned 19th century French tufted armchair with a matching ottoman, upholstered in light blue silk damask with matching bullion fringe. This elegant armchair and ottoman is the perfect addition to your traditional decor, infusing a touch of vintage charm into your space. Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, providing the perfect setting for a cozy seating area where you can relax in ultimate style and comfort. The dimensions of this magnificent set are as follows: Chair: 38"H x 30"W x 32.5"D with a 16" seat height, and Ottoman: 17.5”H x 26.5”W x 26.5”D. Unleash your creativity and surround yourself with elegance as you indulge in this sophisticated 19th century French tufted armchair and ottoman...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Early 19th C Hoop Back Windsor in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine extended arm hoop back New England Windsor chair is in fine sturdy condition. The black painted surface is all original with a wond...
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American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of French lacquered giltwood 'Chaises Volantes', complementary in design but not identical. Designed to be lightweight and easily transportable, this style of chair...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

French 19th Century Rococo Style Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
A Rococo style armchair from the 19th century, delicately carved with floral clasps to the crest and seat rails and to the tops of the cabriole l...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Antique Carved Walnut Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb quality carved walnut Spanish colonial throne or armchair. The chair features hand-carved details and hand-stippled background underneath the carved areas. The chair...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.
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Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats. Featuring nicely-turned legs and supports, slight variation from chair to chair. A classic rus...
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English Rustic Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this suite of eight period George III circa 1830 hand made in England Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat co...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back, adorned with scrolling patterns and a central splat, accented with low-relief motifs surrounded by pierced foliage. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers and accented with petite scrolls on the apron, echoing the feet's scrolling extremities. With its lovely patina and exquisite carved décor, this Chinese 19th century rosewood chair...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports. I will sell in pairs.   
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Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Drawing Room Armchair, English, Elbow Chair, Chippendale Revival, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room armchair. An English, mahogany elbow chair in Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Endearing Chippendale revi...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian wooden barrel chair made in the 19th century. A circular, beautifully wooden chair with patina and soft edges hollowed out from a natu...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully carved 19th century West Indies rosewood plantation chair.
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Caribbean Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880. Re-upholstered in beautiful hand block printed fabric decorated with pheasan...
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swiss alp escabelle A89
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 89
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chair, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier cherrywood chair with a turned stretcher between the slightly bent front legs. The shovel-shaped backrests shows turned stretchers as well as fan-carvings in the corners ...
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Czech Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Six Upholstered, Carved Spanish Isabelina / Victorian Period Side Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six Spanish Isabelina style / Victorian period side chairs with upholstered seat and upper back. Covered in neutral fabric, they can be reupholstered to match any interior or design scheme. Standing sturdily on elegant cabriole legs, the dark wood furniture...
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Spanish Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of Four French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Carved Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. richly carved, patinated off-white chairs. The set is raised by 's' scrolled cabriole legs below a scalloped...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height-adjustable Harpist musician stool A very good looking ...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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