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Period: Mid-19th Century
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 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

Materials

Wood

2 Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

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

4 Large Old Louis XIV Chairs in Walnut, 19th Century, from a Castle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large old Louis XIV chairs in walnut, 19th century, from the Loire Valley castle. Original tapestry, worn, but with a beautiful patina. The chairs have been recently refurbished, ...
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French Louis XIV Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 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 traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-Tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Willow

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for its small scale, this pair of 19th century tall back chairs are diminutive updates on the classic yoke-back armchair popular since the Song dynasty. Also referred to as o...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Reed, Elm, Lacquer

Rare Pair of Giltwood Victorian Asymmetrical Armchairs Embroidered Bird Covers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of original Victorian giltwood asymmetrical armchairs with embroidered bird uph...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Victorian circa 1860 handmade captains occasional armchair A comfortable and decorative piece, the chair has a hand painted white fr...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835. Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.   
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Spanish Handmade Wooden Sofa Chair w/ Tall Back
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 19th century Spanish handmade wooden sofa chair with tall back rest.
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Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Estate circa 1840 Royal Crown Stamped Oxblood Leather Throne Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Royal Estate stamped oxblood leather and oak circa 1840 throne armchair A very good looking w...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Neoclassical Iron Chairs Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration these wonderful garden chairs from the romantic period of garden history. Woven with imagery, this pair of Karl Friedrich Schinkel garde...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Iron

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

Materials

Mahogany

2 Original Napoleon III Ebonised Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonised chairs, France, 1850s wear and lack of gilding.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III faux bamboo chair, France, 1850s.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Victorian carved rosewood ladies chair having a finely carved shaped top with carved sides and legs. This attractive chair is in perfect condition, the padded back and s...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Other

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of 19th century Italian ebonized wood chairs. The chairs of alluring shape, with slatted legs and back. The legs of a curvaceous "X" form rising to a flat seat. The b...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additi...
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French Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Wood

Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.   
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Walnut Childs Chair with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning and historic 19th century American walnut childs chair belonging to Lida Calvert Hall 1867. This Chair has impeccable provenance: It is part o...
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American American Craftsman Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each with adjustable buttoned leather-upholstered backs, seats and armrests, the seats w...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th century. Painted in our signature Laserow Black.
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, early Victorian chair in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. ...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

Inlaid Seaweed Marquetry Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid seaweed marquetry Queen Anne side chair with scrolled drake feet and slip seat.
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English Queen Anne Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Boxwood, Wood

Rare Victorian Children's Astley Cooper Deportment Surgeons / Posture Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning original Victorian with period ebonizing and rope twist seat Children’s Deportment chair designed by Astley Cooper D...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair. Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
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Russian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Unique Rococo Revival Solid Ebony Anglo-Indian / Ceylon Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs were commissioned for a representative of a colonial settlement In Indie or in Ceylon (so not in the Dutch East Indies although one should not rule out this possibility!...
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Indian Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Ebony

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI French Side Chairs, Carved Oak Wood, circa 1840
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 19th century pair of small side chairs. Built in 19th century French period. Refine carved oakwood. Frame in good condition. Wear consi...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma. carved seat back with handwoven seat presenting a lovely weathered appearance. still in a stabile ...
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Burmese Primitive Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp , folk art , escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp, folk art , escabelle
Category

Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state, circa 1865.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of Four Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four neoclassical side chairs. Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
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Russian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

1870s French Louis XVI Style White Lacquered and Velvet Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1870s French Louis XVI style white lacquered and velvet upholstered armchair.             
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved French Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fauteuil upholstered in linen damask with self welt detail. Hand-carved details are crisp and accent the quality of this stand alone chair.
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Chairs or Fauteuils to be Re-Upholstered Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Regency chairs or Fauteuils to be re-upholstered midcentury, Revival French Regency French Regency is the period between ...
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French Regency Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Lady Chairs, Central German Probably, Maple and Plum, Thuringia, 1830-1840
Located in Greding, DE
Four delightful lady chairs made out of plum wood, with a round seat and slightly flared legs. The backrest is curved and decorated with fine maple thread inlays. The seats are newly...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Fabric, Maple, 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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique English Georgian Sidechairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome pair of sidechairs.  
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Charles X Walnut Fauteuils, French, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Charles X walnut fauteuils armchairs with sweeping and curled arms and saber style front legs. Upholstery in as found condition. France, circa 1830.
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French Charles X Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian side chairs from the mid-19th century, with crescent shaped backs, new linen upholstered seats and saber legs. Born in Italy during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this pair of unusual Italian chairs features a curving moon crescent-shaped crest, adorned with the classical figure of the god Mercury. The splat is replaced by a hand carved finial with gilded accents. The oval seat is covered with a new linen upholstery surrounded by a brass nailhead trim, while the ensemble is raised on four saber legs, connected to one another through an X-form cross stretcher. With their exquisite silhouettes and lovely patina, these Italian accent chairs...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Armchair Windsor English Brown, 19th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Windsor English brown, 19th century, England. An armchair made in England during the 19th century. Windsor. Original finish. Lovely patina.
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Elm

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