Early 19th Century Chairs

Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs, consisting of a pair of carver chairs and six single chairs with a quality mahogany reeded top rail with a she...

This elegant set of six Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chairs stand out for their exquisite back design, a combination of a shovel back design with a beautifully shaped fan decor...

An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley of Bond Street. London, circa 1810. Four pairs available: to purchase a set 8 eight chairs, please, select quantity 4 pairs. Priced per pair. Why we like them: With its front legs unusually splayed in two dimensions, this elegant model is one the most sophisticated examples from the Regency period. Unusual in their form, subtle in ornamentation and outstanding in quality, these chairs display the decorative techniques of cabinetmaking, rather than joinery. The veneers and greek-key brass-inlays cover the seatrails and front legs joints, a highly unusual feature for chairs, that demonstrates the superb cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman or a high-end workshop origin. Attribution: Extremely rare with this 'double-splayed' form of front legs, deriving from the ancient Greek 'Klismos' seats, these chairs feature exquisite brass inlays throughout, and share similarities with a number of pieces of furniture traditionally associated with the oeuvre of George Oakley (1773-1840), one of the most prominent London cabinetmakers of the era. The distinctive scrolling foliage pattern of the inlays on the back tablets of these chairs is identical to those adorning the top of a spider-leg sofa table, illustrated in F. Collard, Regency Furniture, Woodbridge, 1987, p. 317, and in Mallett, The age of Matthew Boulton - Masterpieces of neo-classicism, London, 2000, pp. 112-113. This table belongs to a group of furniture firmly attributed to George Oakley and most likely originates from the same workshop as the present chairs. An identically decorated daybed, en-suite with the present chairs, is illustrated in the same Mallett's catalogue, pp. 94-95. A magnificent centre table, featuring the same set of inlays, certainly from the same workshop and possibly part of the same suite with the present chairs, was sold Christie's, New York, 29 January 1994, lot 342. An identical pair of chairs is illustrated in Ronald Phillips, Fine Antique English Furniture 2018, pp. 158-159. George Oakley: The firm of George Oakley produced stylish furniture in the Grecian taste during the decades spanning the turn of the 19th century, and was one of the pioneers of ‘Buhl’ inlay, a form of decoration that regained popularity during the early years of the Regency. Fashionable materials such as rosewood, mahogany and calamander were often used in Oakley's furniture, combined with inlays of satinwood and ebony, and brass stars and bands of metalwork. The high-class furniture made by George Oakley earned him a royal appointment and a contemporary reputation for fine craftsmanship. Visits by the royal family to Oakley's Bond St Showrooms are recorded in the Morning Chronicle of 1799. In May ‘the ROYAL FAMILY, with the PRINCE and PRINCESS of ORANGE did Mr. OAKLEY the honor of viewing his Printed Furniture...

A wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1800. An upright shape with a striking open-framed backrest and a square paneled seat upon turned legs. The dark, softly polished wood has weathere...

A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently available) dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simu...

A very fine set of 6 Regency dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a quality figured top rail with a reeded edge and carved top supported by shaped reeded supports over foliate scrolled splats, drop-in seats with luxury velvet fabric upholstery standing on reeded tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs. Circa 1820 English Artists Biography: The Gillow family of cabinet makers and upholsters came to prominence with Richard Gillow (1733 – 1811), the son of Robert Gillow, founder of the firm. Gillow’s reputation as one of the leading British cabinet...

Authentic set of six Biedermeier chairs, meticulously preserved since their creation in 1820. Originating from Germany, they bear witness to the exceptional craftsmanship of the era....

Six French country ladderback painted dining chairs early 19th century. Superb quality set of 6 antique French Louis XV Baroque style carv...

Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a figure of a woman in front. The Arms and legs have the twist carving to them. The...

Good assembled set of English country oak Hepplewhite chairs having shield crests over pieced back splats over plank seats, over square tapered legs joined by box stretchers, all of ...

This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...

Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.

Wonderful set of six early Biedermeier, late Empire dining room chairs from South Germany around 1820. Very special are the golden ornament faces, which are carved-out of side o...

An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote Tatham’s designs from the Grand Tour. To be upholstered in the clients own material. ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield green velour library armchair A very well made and unique armchair, originally de...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Regency Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs with Pollard oak frames and original horse hair padding. ...

A set of six Italian walnut dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with spindle-shaped backs, carved medallions and new upholstery. Created in Italy during the early years o...

This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its elegant design. The chairs feature a beautiful walnut...

Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, ...

Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the Empire / Karl Johan period in Sweden 1810-1830. Veneered in a beautiful dark ...

Unique set of six Neoclassical chairs, Germany 1800-1810, cherrywood. Beautiful harp motif on the back of the chairs with exquisitely carved details. The c...

Lacquered yellow, with metallic tubular structure and backrest with metal blades and metallic seat. Period: 20th century. Dimensions: H 82, L 40, D 46 cm.

French 19th century restauration dining room chairs.

Pair of French Empire Mahogany fauteuils, 19th century, circa 1810. 3 pairs available.

Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, solid walnut-wood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. In very good restored condition. Measure: Seat height 47 cm.

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...

Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pieces carefully handpicked fo...

Set of six antique chairs, Germany, early 19th century. Age-related condition.  

Set of six quality carved oak antique Victorian dining chairs, consisting of a pair of arm chairs and four sides chairs, having quality carved oak backs with carved lions to the top,...