English 18th Century Pair of Georgian Cabriole Leg Chairs

An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period armchairs or elbow chairs. Six side chairs en-suite are available separately. English, circa 1780 Why we like them: Wo...

An outstanding pair of George II period hall armchairs in black walnut, of unusual 'Windsor' design.   England, circa 1740–50. Why we like them Items that are not merely quirky, but...

A pair of unusual early Georgian period walnut hall chairs of 'ladderback' design,  English, circa 1740. Why we like it A very rare example of vernacular design to be so superbly cr...

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 stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats. China, Qing dynasty, circa 1800–1900. Why we like them Their smart design, superb quality and richly patinated, original colour make these chairs a rare and desirable find, a versatile and decorative object, suitable for sleek and opulent interiors. This type of chair was popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. Design and history The golden age of Chinese furniture spanned the Ming (1368-1644) to middle Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, when furniture suddenly leaped away from previous lacquered softwoods towards austere and refined pieces crafted from Southeast Asian hardwoods. The emphasis was on simplicity, often with little or no decoration, wonderful timber selection and complex mortise and tenon joinery. No nails were used, so pieces could be broken down and flat-packed for storage and travel. Zitan wood was favoured by the Imperial Palace, and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving. But honey-coloured and richly figured huanghuali was the favourite of the scholar officials who governed China. Those who could afford to, decorated their studios sparsely with just a few select and useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked armchair and a pair of side chairs, maybe an incense stand, a strange rock evoking a distant mountain, and a painting. In design and interior spacing they were the first true minimalists. For a brief discussion of the lowback armchair...

A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London, England, circa 1805. Why we like them T...

Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in same color wood and leather, just a ...

English Queen Anne walnut side chair with cabriole legs, pad front feet, turned stretcher connecting back legs, and slip seat. This elegant chair has a graceful curved tall back with...

Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in same color wood and leather, just a ...

This is a very beautiful pair of elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. Dee...

A Good Quality Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany , Georgian, Hepplewhite Period Side Chairs, Having Shaped Top Rails And Elegant Pierced Splat Backs With Crisply Carved Decoration, Over ...

An incredible 18th century English Georgian Queen Anne armchair with wonderful out-turned arms resting on scrolled supports, and cabriole legs with wide pad feet, and turned stretche...