Fruitwood Seating

A Set of four Early 20th C. Payne Furniture Duncan Phyfe style Ladder Back Upholstered side Chairs. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and 34" in height. Seat height is 18".

Crafted from a substantial block of solid lychee wood, this sculptural bench embodies the essence of modern organic design through its restrained form and celebration of natural mate...

A sculptural hand-carved mango wood bench. To achieve is rich black pigment the bench was burnt three times and then finished with a clear coat. The mix of curved and straight lines ...

This is a wonderful pair of English Hepplewhite side chairs, dating to the 19th century. They are hand-painted and have lovely hand-caned seats, featuring a Vienna Braid pattern. ...

A pair of ebonised square stools with spiral twist supports and substructure, covered in British ceremonial wool cloth. English, Late Nineteenth Century

A handsome pair of French fruitwood armchairs featuring gracefully scrolled arms, shaped stretchers, and elegantly carved cabriole legs. The warm fruitwood frames showcase a beautifu...

Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs, and gothic gargoyles...

A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...

A Pair Of Fruitwood And Brown Leather Rolling Storage Ottomans by Hammary Furniture of Lenoir, North Carolina. Measures 18" square and stand 19" tall.

Set of Eight Fratelli Sanvito for Versailles Design Center Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs. Two Armchairs and six side chairs. Fratelli Sanvito chairs are luxu...

A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat. The stool's neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This...

Impressive pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature elaborately hand carved frames with rope designs, rosettes, acanthus, and ribbon b...

A sculptural hand-carved mango wood bench. To achieve is rich black pigment the bench was burnt three times and then finished with a clear coat. The m...

A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...

A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...

Elegant vintage neoclassical loveseat having curved back and X motif backrests with gilded medallions. Seat is original rush with custom striped linen cushion.

A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...

Beautifully hand-crafted from reclaimed teak, this timeless bench showcases the organic charm and durability of one of the world’s finest hardwoods. Each piece tells a story through ...

This is a wonderful pair of early 19th century Italian Neoclassical Barrel Back or Gondola Bergres. The form of the chairs is highly influeced by the French Directoire style, althoug...

This distinguished pair of antique Louis XVI style fauteuils armchairs embodies the refined elegance and neoclassical balance of late 18th-century French design. Expertly carved from...

A stunning pair of Empire armchairs from Copenhagen, circa 1810, made from solid mahogany with intricate satinwood inlays on the backrest, apron, and front legs. The chairs feature t...

Italian sofa probably Piedmontese painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut frame. Flowers and vegetal carvings all around the front part of the frame. Entirely ...

This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. This chair featu...

A George III Fruitwood and Upholstered Stool, Circa 1810s. Measures: 23.5" W x 16" D x 14.5" H.

Classic Biedermeier vanity, desk or side chiar with fully upholstered seat. This beautiful chair has amazing details in particular the french style marquetry inlay. Wonderful additio...

Authentic antique solid wooden stool used in the countryside. Cows have been milked for centuries and traditionally this was done manually. Traditionally, the milkman went to milk th...

Faux bamboo Windsor side chair with a square-shape rod back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed legs and stretchers in ash. Shaped seat in elm. Rem...

A refined and beautifully proportioned French Louis XVI style canapé or settee, featuring a richly carved natural wood frame with a warm, limed finish and fresh upholstery in a sophi...

Elegant and decorative Empire armchair. Made in mahogany, with light wood inlaid (lemon tree). Oval backboard in ebonised wood. Front of arms in the form of wooden cut grippers with ...

This pair of French Directoire style armchairs dates to the 19th century and is crafted in fruitwood, a material widely used in French seating for its fine grain, warm tone, and abil...

This is a set of French Louis XVI carved fruitwood dining chairs in Scalamandre tiger velvet. The fabric is vintage but does appear to be authentic. The carved fruitwood frames are p...

Set of two Wabi Sabi tripod stools, 1960s, Made in France of solid wood.A great brutalist object, perfect for the modern interior. A warm colour and patina that pair well with the mi...

Stunning lounge chair and footstool by Francis Jourdain, France 1920s. The design shows catchy 'fast' bowed lines, beautifully made out of refined solid Pear wood which shows a great...

A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...

A pair of William & Mary ladderback side chairs. Tall chair backs are constructed with three cross rails elaborately carved with serpentine s...

A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...

A special, remarkably decorative, extremely rare and wonderfully striking antique European folk-art carved chair in lovely antique condition. Most likely made around 1770 in the Swiss Alps, this fabulous museum-quality historical artefact is a stunningly carved and still very usable chair, which will add a fabulously rustic, Alpine folk-art aesthetic as well as cultural interest, artistic charm and historic fascination to any interior. An incredibly rare and special chair, this was traditionally handcrafted from quality solid wood and has a charming walnut single-piece trapezoid seat displaying lovely grain, which the eight-sided legs slot into at an angle, and the back vertically. The legs are likely made from oak with the show-stopping back carved from fruitwood. A truly captivating chair, the standout feature is its extraordinary pierce-relief carved back, which casts a stunning silhouette, and its carving depicts two intertwining figure-of-eight snakes set on a shapely plinth, topped by a carved and 1471 dated crown design. Crafted in two parts, the folk-art back carving is wonderfully detailed and vernacular in style, and the pierce-relief carving denotes it as being particularly old and rare and differentiates it from later Alpine chairs, which feature solid backs onto which decorations are carved. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE The Middle Ages were particularly turbulent in the Swiss Alps, as post-Roman feudal factions competed for power for more than a millennium in this important land, which intersected the larger powers of Italy, France, Germany and Austria. We believe this chair was most likely made in 1771 and that its 1471 date carving commemorated three-hundred years of the Three Leagues Alliance, (1471-1779), a coalition of three political leagues of free peoples which was created to bring about strength, unity and peace to the people in the warring Swiss Alps region (think William Tell, the revolutionary Swiss folk hero, who stood up for the peasantry against tithe-taking feudal barons in the Swiss Alps, and who was first referenced in 1474.) The free people of the Swiss Alps would have well known that peace for them and their entire region was not only brought about by, but also largely depended on, the Three Leagues Alliance, and so commemorating its inauguration date of 1471 is more than fitting for a craftsman from this region. And as snakes symbolise healing and protection, their use in conjunction with the 1471 commemorative date perfectly displays what the Swiss Alp craftsman was memorializing when creating this fascinating chair. Similar chairs can be referred to as Swiss, German, Alpine, Alsatian, Tyrolean, Sgabello or Escabelle chairs...

A gorgeous Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Bench. Newer upholstery in great vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 18" In depth and 18.5...

Liberty & Co. An Arts and Crafts mahogany side chair with stylized fruitwood floral inlaid decoration to the backrest. Additional Measurements: seat height - 43.5cm/17.13" Inches. Th...

This exquisite French Regency style recamier daybed, also referred to as a chaise longue, is a diminutive yet striking piece that captures the refinement of early 19th-century design...

Hand crafted rustic stools. Made in France in the 1960s. The bases are crafted from curvy, robust grape vines. The seats are made from solid oak. The wood gained a deep and rich vari...

An Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Re-Upholstered Fauteuil. Measures 26" in width, 28" in depth and 41" in height. Seat height is 18". Arm Haight is 26". Seat inter...

Antique Dutch 17th Century Baroque Cherrywood Upholstered Stool Ottoman C.1690 Good antique condition; frame solid and stable; patination consistent with age. Re-upholstery of drop-...

A Pair Régence Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Swivel Bergere Chairs in great vintage condition. Measure 22" in width, 21" in depth, 27.5" in height. Seat height is 19". Arm height...

The graceful curves and naturalistic ornament of the Louis XV period find beautiful expression in this 19th century French antique fauteuil. Carved from fruitwood, the frame follows ...

a very comfortable armchair, upholstered with Belgian fabric, great patina on the timber, I can offer professional packing ...

This charming pair of French Louis XV style upholstered chairs are accented at the seats and backs by brass tacking, beautifully carv...

A Pair of George III Style Carved Fruitwood and Floral Upholstered Side Chairs. Intricate carvings. Great vintage condition. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and 42" in height. 18...

Interesting set of three solid wood stools, made by an Italian craftsman for a Tuscan home in the 1950s.

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In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry in fruitwood stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this sofa embodies the luxurious tastes of the era while also reflecting the mastery of Dutch artisans in woodworking and decorative arts. Rosewood, prized for its rich reddish-brown hue and fine grain, was a favored choice among affluent patrons of the 18th century. Its lustrous surface served as a canvas for the art of marquetry, a technique where delicate pieces of contrasting fruitwood are skillfully inlaid to create intricate designs. The marquetry adorning this sofa might depict scenes from nature, floral motifs, or even mythological narratives, showcasing the virtuosity of the craftsmen who brought these visions to life. During the 18th century, Dutch furniture experienced a period of remarkable innovation and refinement. Influenced by a blend of styles from across Europe, Dutch furniture of this time often featured a harmonious fusion of Baroque grandeur, Rococo whimsy, and Neoclassical symmetry. This eclectic mix resulted in pieces that were not only visually stunning but also functionally versatile, catering to the diverse needs and tastes of their owners. Investing in an 18th-century Dutch rosewood sofa with marquetry in fruitwood offers more than just a piece of furniture; it provides a tangible connection to a bygone era of prosperity and cultural flourishing. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, such a sofa represents a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Dutch artisans, whose skills continue to captivate admirers centuries later. Moreover, acquiring an antique Dutch sofa...

A wonderfully sculptural chair. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This chair was crafted from a s...

Rare Elizabethan or Jacobean turned fruitwood and ash three legged chair, often referred to as a "thrown" chair because all the parts are turned on a lathe (think thrown as on a pott...

A fabulous vintage Italian lounge chair. A chic Venetian style design in a polished fruitwood. Inset cane seat. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Ann Getty's c.1810 antique prototype chair that Louis Rossi (Rossi Antiques) reproduced for her “Ann Getty House Collection" - a line of reproduction furniture inspired by her person...

An Italian three-chair back fruitwood sofa bench, with cane seat and cushion, from the mid 20th century. This vintage settee from Italy has a three-chair back design with straight ra...

Spectacular large circular ottoman sofa designed and produced in Italy during the 1980s, upholstered in luxurious deep red velvet with elegant capitonné button tufting. The generous ...

- Charming piece of folk, vernacular, country furniture oozing character. - It was most likely intended as a love token or to commemorate a child as there is not much wear on the un...

A sculptural hand-carved mango wood bench. To achieve is rich black pigment the bench was burnt three times and then finished with a clear coat. The mix of curved and straight lines ...