1870s Seating

A charismatic 19th century Henry II side or desk chair, circa 1870s. Drawing inspiration from Spanish and Renaissance Revival. Made from mahogany w...

19th century Italian Dante armchair. Beautiful walnut Savonarola armchair with ornately carved decoration throughout. This stately x-base legged chair has rich velvet upholstery, golden fringe and tasseled seats. It is as functional as it is comfortable. Making a fine statement in any area of your home, the walnut folding chair...

Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...

Pair of Chippendale-style dining chairs with pierced splat backs, shell-mounted seat-front friezes, and ball-and-claw front feet. Slip seats have been newly upholstered in an antique...

Walnut frame with a tapestry manufactures about 1870 in France, carved with acanthus leaves and palmettes and painted with gold, the armrests supported by gilt griffins partialy pai...

Collinson and Lock. A rare Aesthetic Movement Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details to the back supports with exagerated disc turned front legs and conforming sid...

Exceptional chaise longue sofa or sofa bed no. 2, designed by the Thonet brothers and included in their 1879 catalog, signed on the back. This is a very harmonious piece of bentwood ...

Large antique American Gothic Revival throne chair, circa 1870s. Made from walnut with a pierced cathedral back featuring arches and a cen...

Designed by Dr C Dresser for Colebrookdale A cast iron Aesthetic Movement garden Canopy Seat named 'Waterplants'. The first image here is an example to ...

In this listing you will find the only Thonet Settee No. 2 available at the moment on the market! A true museum piece, this is one of the most beautiful Thonet pieces ever made. It i...

Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Swiveling Desk Chair is more artistic sculpture than mere furniture! Hand-carved from solid walnut, it features a circular seat that ...

Impressive pair of 19th century French Renaissance Revival armchairs in the richly carved Henry II taste, embodying the strength and architectural character that defined the period. ...

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench with Trunk is a stately example of the genre which dates back to the middle of the 12th century in France! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it feat...

Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...

This enchanting 19th-century Italian settee—almost certainly of Venetian origin—is a superb example of the richly decorative seating furniture produced in Northern Italy during the mid-to-late 1800s. Crafted around the 1870s, the piece combines a beautifully carved and shaped wooden frame with extraordinary hand-worked needlepoint upholstery, depicting classical and pastoral scenes surrounded by floral and foliate motifs. Its sweeping, serpentine back and gracefully scrolled arms reflect the unmistakable Venetian flair for theatricality, elegance, and lyrical movement. The upholstery—executed entirely in hand-stitched needlepoint—features an evocative central figural tableau portraying a romanticized landscape scene, flanked by abundant urns overflowing with flowers and scrolling acanthus. Even the seat is adorned with intricate tapestry-woven patterns rendered in soft, muted tones of blue, sage, cream, ochre, and plum. The natural wear, minor fading, and small areas of age-related needlepoint deterioration are consistent with its 150-year history and contribute significantly to its antique charm. These minor damages are easily repairable by a skilled textile conservator but may also be appreciated as authentic markers of age that enhance its decorative character. The carved wooden frame is finished in a warm, gently worn gilt and gesso surface with traces of original polychrome. The cabriole legs, scalloped apron, and scrollwork along the crest and arms highlight the settee’s Rococo and Venetian Baroque influences. Nailhead trim, applied by hand, outlines the silhouette and provides a refined finishing touch typical of high-quality Italian upholstery work of the period. Perfect as a statement piece in a salon, entry hall, bedroom, or gallery, this settee offers an irresistible blend of Italian artistry, textile history, and sculptural presence. Its size, form, and craftsmanship make it equally suitable for collectors of Continental decorative arts and designers seeking an authentic Old-World focal point with a sense of romance and narrative depth. A remarkable survival from 19th-century Italy, this Venetian needlepoint settee...

Gorgeous 19th century French Antique throne chair / armchair in the Renaissance revival period with hunt / black forest scene. Fully hand carved from European oak with marvellous pat...

In this listing you will find a majestic large Anglo-Indian chaise lounge or day bed, heavily inlaid with natural bone, turned legs, upholstered with ivory color fabric. The bone inl...

French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The whole set has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...

Beautiful pedigree for this pair of very handsome and delicately proportioned ebonised chairs, with a well-documented Parisian atelier lineage. (Atelier lineage attached to the latt...

Swedish long Bench 1870c Made out of pine wood. Sold in as-is condition. Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch Depth: 27 cm/10.6 inch Widht: 132 cm/51.9 inch

Pair of 19th century armchairs, Napoleon III period. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...

Thonet chair from the 1870s with curved armrests, Vienna Austria

having square finely upholstered tops and raised on robustly carved and gilded cabriole legs, the form most likely Roman

Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...

This magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI gilded armchairs, dating to the 1870s era, embodies the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Crafted with exceptional attention...

Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and...

Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its b...

Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs, with pegged oak frame and scissor style legs on the original decorative brass and ceramic ca...

19th century Renaissance Revival armchairs in solid oak, executed in the stately Louis XIII manner and designed to accompany the matching sofa from the same parlor suite. The frames ...

A fine French Victorian hand carved walnut high back chair with lovely ecclesiastical detailing on barley twist legs and united by a classic turned H-stretcher. Winged putto flankin...

Charles Bevan. Marsh Jones and Cribb. A good quality pair of Gothic Revival oak desk or side chairs with inlaid and chamfered decoration.

A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully crafte...

Fantastic example of a Victorian walnut designed and created by George Hunzinger c1876. His work stands alone and is easily recognized. Numerous turnings with bent wood and the remna...

19Thc Original grey painted farm bench with rose head nails & cut nails.This fine sturdy bench has wonderful simple lines.

An antique, late 19th century French Belle Epoch, intricately hand carved mahogany accent/side chair, with the most graceful, double scrolled, Cabriole legs. The Belle Epoch period i...

These elegant 19th-century French Louis XV style armchairs (fauteuils) represent a classic marriage of Rococo grace and timeless craftsmanship. While currently presenting an authenti...

Wood Swiss alp forme libre stool

This is an attractive antique folding steamer chair. An English, walnut and bergère campaign lounge seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Elegantly crafted for portable comfort, this low-slung seat is steeped in travel heritage and refined design. Delightful Victorian steamer chair, showcasing a serpentine form and elegant proportion Crafted in select walnut with rich caramel tones and fine grain interest Bergère panel to the back rest presented in taut, clean order — comfortably supportive and visually appealing Scroll surmount adorns the crest rail, bringing a confident decorative flourish Distinguished by barley twist front supports, framing the seat with striking period detail Low and long form for relaxed lounging — a seat height of 32cm (12.5''), and a depth of 41cm (16.25'') Designed to fold away smoothly, ideal for travel, compact storage or seasonal use Suitable for use in an orangery, conservatory or terrace, adding campaign-era charm This antique steamer chair...

19th century French Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Carved Oak Cherub Black Forest. Direct from France, a beautiful antique French hall bench, large enoug...

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest...

This is an antique Gothic Revival hall chair. A Scottish, oak baronial reception seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of superb Gothic appearance and excellent proporti...

Antique Victorian walnut stool having a pretty newly upholstered seat in a quality fabric depicting finches and wild flowers. It is raised on superb solid walnut cabriole legs with a...

Pair of Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance side chairs, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced foli...

Victorian Mahogany Tub Chair. Having ring turned legs with brass castors. This chair has swept and carved uprights and is currently covered in a deep buttoned green dralon. circa 1870 A very pretty and comfortable chair.

Swiss alp escabelle B 76

Beautiful three-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa was designed by Heinz Waldmann & Anita Schmidt. Schmidt has been working together with D...

A pair of architectural form hall chairs in solid oak with high arched and molded backs above carved vine and leaf motifs with raised shields below, carved scroll flourishes to tops ...

A good quality set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with twin pierced quatrefoil details to the arched top and bobbin turned l...

Charles Bevan (attributed), a Gothic Revival oak side chair, with rounded details to the upper backrest rail flanked by shaped uprights with carved and ebonized zig-zag bands to the ...

Phillip Webb for Morris and Co attributed. A larger than usual Aesthetic Movement bobbin turned Satinwood chaise lounge or day bed, the upper turned armrests with typical Morris and ...

Edward William Pugin. A walnut side chair of slightly smaller proportions with curvaceous back rest, oak pegs and through tenon joints with pegged ends. Stood on brass mushroom shoes...

A wonderful antique Victorian carved oak bench, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period. It is of outstanding quality, with profuse and intricate carving through...

A superb French walnut Vernis Martin salon open armchair, Circa 1870 in date. The shield shaped back painted with a scene of lovers in a garden, with rose decoration to the arms. With brass plaque for the renowned Victorian retailer Druce & Co., of London. The seat has been reupholstered in sumptuous tan leather, by Moore & Giles, with individual brass studs. The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none. Add a touch of unparalleled style to your home. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 104 x width 57 x depth 55 Dimensions in inches: height 3 foot, 5 inches x width 1 foot, 10 inches x depth 1 foot, 10 inches Druce & Co of 68 Baker Street, Portman Square, London, were established in the 1840's and were both cabinet makers and retailers of second-hand furniture. In the Marlebone Trade Directory of 1853, they described themselves as 'Furnishers,Upholsterers and Upholders for clients of discernment'. Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...

A pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron garden benches, known as the Lily pad design, with fine fern leaf detailing, and smaller Lily-style leaves to the angular legs. Coalbrookdale ...

Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A...

Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to...

This is an antique baronial settle. A Scottish, carved oak reception hall bench with storage, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Superior estate piece, with wonderful carve...

Antique pair of quality Victorian ebonised side chairs having pretty ornate pierced shaped backs, newly reupholstered seats in a luxury grey crushed velvet fabric, elegant cabriolet ...