16th Century Seating

An absolutely stunning example of an early oak Wainscot chair, the carved foliate and scroll top rail above a paneled back, centered with an incised lozenge, initialed and dated ‘P D 1539’, over the board seat upon turned baluster front legs and plain rear legs united by peripheral cross stretchers. We don't know the relevance of the date seeing the chair was probably made in the later part of the 16th century. It is interesting to note that King Henry VIII was on the throne during the date on this chair. This was acquired by “The Englishman’s Antiques...

Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...

This gorgeous Elizabethan Tudor hand carved oak wainscot arm chair - circa 1580 - would be an asset to any space with its simple and modern shape and carved details... its spectacula...

Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of ...

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...

Ancient sacristy choir, with many benches, seats with corner cupboards and opening seats, n. 2 L-shaped bodies, hand-carved with ancient tile, in preciou...

The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and upholstered with client’s own fabric. Bespoke sizing, d...

An extremely impressive, strikingly attractive and very rare Spanish oak and studded leather bench in good antique condition. Most likely made around 1890 in Spain in the Spanish Col...

"This rare pair of upholstered open armchairs relate to examples in museum collections in France, the USA and the UK. Few pieces of Renaissance furniture featuring ram’s head motif arm terminals survive as the chairs would have been in the ownership of the elite symbolising leadership and authority. The condition of these armchairs reflects their age and use and they have a rich colour and lustrous patina. The form of these chairs is characteristic of a stereotypical Renaissance model. The upholstered section of the backs are upholstered in wool with applied 17th century floral needlework faced with gilded studs and supported by square section uprights. The channelled tablet and stylised rosette incised curved arms terminate in acanthus capped carved rams' masks and are supported by column turned uprights headed by an entrelac collar. The ram is a symbol of leadership and authority and it also determination, action, initiative, and Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac. The seats are upholstered in wool with applied 17th century needlework faced with gilded studs and supported by tapering column/ring turned front legs and square section back legs. Some of the stretchers with moulded detailing. Standing on front ball feet. Exceptional original colour and patina. Henri II 1550-60. Condition: The chairs are both sturdy with exceptional colour and patina. One armchair with a splice on the rhs back leg and replaced but period front and lhs stretcher both bearing old nail marks, two other replaced stretchers and the back uprights bearing old nail marks indicating that they were upholstered at some point. The other armchair with an old repair to a break in the right back leg and an old patch near the end of the leg, replaced but period back and lhs stretcher, small patch to bottom of lhs arm where it meets the support. Old worm marks and some losses. Considering the age of the armchairs, these repairs and replacements are not unusual and consistent with the repairs on the related armchairs in museum collections. They suggest that the chairs either fell backwards at some point or someone leant back while sitting in them. Back Height 107cm, 42in, Seat Height 59.5cm, 23½in Width 60cm, 23½ in, Seat 59cm, 23¼in Depth including arm 59cm, 23¼in, Seat 49cm, 19¼in Provenance: Deaccessioned by The National Galleries of Scotland Bearing an old transport label from Alain Moatti (French architect) to Mrs Katz, London Literature: Related to : There are comparable armchairs in international museum collections dated to the second half of the 16th century. Most share the following characteristics with the above pair, the form, the ram's mask carved to the end of each arm, the curvilinear outline of the arm rests, the ring turned front legs as well as the plain square section back legs and plain stretchers. 1. Two stained glass windows...

Beautiful renaissance carved walnut armchair Origin : Italy Period : 16th century Dimensions : Height : 111,5 cm Seat height : 52 cm ...

The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...

A moulded cornice sits above the high, panelled back with fluting and applied roundels. The later, metal pin on the left edge releases the central, moulded panel in the back which retains its original hinges. When the pin is removed the panel can be lowered, revealing a large area behind. The scroll arms are supported by tapering turnings which can be compared with mid-16th century benches of the nave such as those in the churches in Gerberoy and Coivrel which are in Oise, the Piccardie region of Frances. The panelled, box seat has later 18th century hinges...

Pair of Venetian Choirs in walnut, with carved details, of 1500. In first patina. Each choir consists of two seats ( two seated) and the size of each choir is: H. 263 – W. 175 – ...

Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions: height: 110 cm. length: 66 cm. depth: 50 cm. Material: walnut wood. leather t...

This regal seat dates to the 16th century. The square seat and back contrasted by the blocked barley twist turnings that comprise the arms legs and stretcher. Well-carved recumbent l...

Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut armchair Origin : Italy Period : 16th century Dimensions: Height: 114 cm Seat height: 52 cm Widt...

Pair of Spanish Colonial (South American possibly 17th Cent) walnut Armchairs with a square back and from stretcher with a geometric inlaid design. Wear on seats reflective of age.

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century. Has defects. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...

A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table. Turned and stylised acanthus leaf decorated legs with a solid brass top block to leg...

Typical stool with backrest and curved legs in solid walnut wood with dark patina. This type of bench is used in guard posts, for this reason the seat is small and uncomfortable, to ...

Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “flachschnitz” decoration, plain sides, lift top seat to reveal storage space. A very rare exa...

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, leather. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part ...

A rare French/Brittany carved oak bench from the late 19th century, fitted with original carved French Renaissance portrait panels from circa, 1560. The bench was constructed in Brit...

This walnut chair stands on four square-section feet linked by four crossbars. The front spacer is carved as an intertwined branch. The backrest’s jambs are adorned with leaves motif...

France / 16th century / stool with storage / wood / rustic / Mid-century This rustic stool dates back to the 16th century and was crafted in France. The beautiful patina testifies t...

SMALL ITALIAN CHAIR WITH MARQUETRY DÉCOR   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : EARLY  16th CENTURY   Height : 103 cm Width : 45 cm Depth : 38 cm   This chair r...

This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...

CHAIR WITH FOLDING SLATS, CALLED «SAVONAROLE»   ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15th  CENTURY – EARLY 16th CENTURY   Height : 85 cm Width : 65 cm Depth : 55 cm   Walnut Good state of preservation     This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...

RENAISSANCE CHAYÈRE WITH PERSPECTIVE MOTIF ORIGIN: FRANCE, LYON ÉPOQUE: FIRST HALF OF THE XVI CENTURY Height: 166cm Width: 74cm Depth: 47cm Walnut wood From: Château de Quintin’...

Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s. In finely crafted walnut wood, red velvet and bangs, the antique chair is in its o...

Over the course of five centuries of use, this Italian Renaissance walnut chair has acquired a rich patina. Its austere form is relie...

Florence, late 16th century Restored New padding Typical Renaissance Florentine "Seggiolone" Dimensions: cm W66 x D63 x H140.

The Italian pair of two Baroque armchairs, designed by Carlo X, showcases a striking and opulent aesthetic. These armchairs feature a seat without a backrest, allowing for a unique a...

Tall, unusual and conceptual chair of half-round paneled form, The seat can be lifted on hinges forming a misericord supported by a fluted console. A a...