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Period: Mid-19th Century
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A91
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 92
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A92
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs Basque Spanish circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs Spanish from the Basque area, made circa 1940. Beech and straw, with few colored straw. Atypical design with rounded armrests and straw on the sea...
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in northern Sweden. The chair has never been painted but is covered in 19th century grafit...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Pine

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle A3
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alpine folk art Escabelle A3.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Child Chair from ca 1850, Pine wood
Located in Farsta, SE
Child Chair, ca 1850 Great patina and organically beautiful shapes. Made out of pine tree. Height : 72 cm /28.3 inch Seat Height: 44 cm /17.3 inch Width: 37 cm /14.5 inch Depth: 2...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Pine

Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition. The rush seat is very strong and sturdy with a fantastic patina.
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood, Cane

19th Century American Hitchcock Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of 6 American original handpainted Hitchcock chairs. The price is for the set.
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New caning and recently refinished. Measure 16"W x 16"D ...
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American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850 With its beautiful patina and curved lines. Made out of birch wood. Some traces of original paint. Heigth: 59.5 cm/23.4 inch Depth...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Birch

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare mid-19th century English country Tavern chair, or high clerks chair, having elegant Turned upright spindles to bowed back over Superb...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect...
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French Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Swiss alp escabelle B6
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B6
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved do...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Damask, Mahogany

Six New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs, Set of Six, Most likely Connecticut, Circa 1840 The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

A 19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
An Anglo-Indian rosewood side chair. Excellent colour, form and scale. Bombay, mid 19th century.
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Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Rosewood

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Tufted Velvet Chauffeuse - From the Collection of Ann & Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning green velvet tufted chauffeuse chair, a true statement piece that effortlessly blends elegance and history. This exquisite chair feature...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under the seat, which was invented later, as a strengthening of the structure) Very sens...
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Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Back decorated in various inlaid woods showing vines, flowers etc., The tops of the back chair rails are mounted with eagle heads, and are joined together with a turned gilded deco...
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Italian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Superb country house appeal with the class...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art, escabelle.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss Alpine Folk Art ESCABELLE from Bulle Village A 24
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alpine folk art ESCABELLE from Bulle village A 24.
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents including floral motif. White painted finish distressed fitting the age ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Antique X-Frame Chair, Middle Eastern, Mahogany, Seat, Bone Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique X-frame chair. A Middle Eastern, ebonised mahogany seat with elaborate bone inlay, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Extr...
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Asian Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great condition. No damage old breaks or repairs whatsoever on any of these chairs. Original dry crusty surface and beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Maple

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
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Danish Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1830s pair of Empire mahogany French bergères Aux Dauphins Empire armchairs in the manner of Pierre Bellange (1760-1844). The mahogany frame with sabre front legs continuing as arm...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Louis philippe Carved Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a stunning set of four antique Italian chairs from the Louis Philippe period, dating back to the Mid 19th Century. The...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

Throne Chair with Incredible Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Over the top carved throne chair with storage under seat. Incredible quality and rarity.
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Swiss alp escabelle A 101
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 101
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 100
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 100
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 103
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle folk art chairs A103
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 104
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A104
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Chaise basse en bois massif et corde tréssée dans le goût de Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Chaise basse en chêne massif et cordes tressées dans le goût de Charles Duduouyt, France, années 1950. Chaise solide et stable en bon état tant au niveau de la structure et de l'assi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Rope, Wood, Oak

Swiss alp escabelle A97 from Gruyere village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A97 from Gruyere village
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Antique Belgian Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 37" high x 17.25" seat height x 19.5" deep x 25" wide - This pair of Belgian fauteuils captured our hearts with its graceful, curving lines and elegant cane seats, tem...
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Belgian French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate de...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 87
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 87
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Mid-19th Hindley & Sons Country House Armchair
Located in London, GB
An elegant Hindley & Sons upholstered armchair with satinwood legs, newly covered using naturally dyed antique linen in bottle green. English, early nineteenth century.
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Linen, Satinwood

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A great desk or side chair.
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A94 from Gruyere village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A 94 from Gruyere village
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Antique Fan Back Side Chair Saddle Seat 1800s Loop Bow Back Dimes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Usable, the joinery is tight. May have older repairs, but we have done no restorations. W 21.75 x D 20 x Seat H 17 / Back H 35.75 in.
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American American Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chairs in gilt wood, that have cane seats and backs. Very good original condition with no restorations...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Cane, Wood

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 Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Birch

European Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Large European barley twist chairs with hand-carved details and dark red vinyl upholstery. Statement pieces that are sturdy and comfortable to sit in.
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

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 Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Birch

Set of Chairs by M.G. Bindesbøll in Stained Beech with Green Wool Upholstery
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of eight chairs, designed by M.G. Bindesbøll. These chairs feature turned and stained beech frames, beautifully complemented by...
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Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wool, Beech

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 Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Rosewood

19th Century Child's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted child's chair with repairs made in metal. Detail turning of the arms. Charming example of English country Folk Art.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere village signed C A M 1857
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine escabelle dated and signed C A M 1857 from Gruyere village
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Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Pine

Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's. The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking a...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Mahogany

Exhibition Quality Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair After Andrea B
Located in Benington, Herts
An exhibition quality grand Italian walnut armchair carved in the Baroque style after Andrea Brustolon, possibly by the great Florentine carver Luigi Frullini...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

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