18th Century and Earlier Seating

18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

18th Century and Earlier Chairs

18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs

18th Century and Earlier Benches

18th Century and Earlier Sofas

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs

Located in Richmond, London

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...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs

Venezia Italy Early 18th Century Set 5 Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an exquisite gilded and carved set of five armchairs. The front and side parts are carved with scrolls that create a delicate carving effects. This set hails from Mid- 18th C...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

Venezia Italy Early 18th Century Set 5 Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an exquisite gilded and carved pair of armchairs. The front and side parts are carved with scrolls that create a delicate carving effects. This pair hails from Mid- 18th Cent...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Set Of Six 18th Century Baroque Dining Chairs With Gilt Accents, Italy ca. 1790

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Exquisite set of six handcarved baroque dining chairs from the late period around 1790 in Italy. These stunning Italian baroque chairs were elaborately handcrafted out of solid oakwo...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set Of Six 18th Century Baroque Dining Chairs With Gilt Accents, Italy ca. 1790

Italy 18th Century Master Lombard Cabinetmakers Carved Walnut Bench

Located in Brescia, IT

This refined bench showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The ca...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Italy 18th Century Master Lombard Cabinetmakers Carved Walnut Bench

Pair Italian Louis XIV Period Carved & Turned Walnut Poltrone, early 18th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having serpentine shaped high backrests, boldly carved arms, and turned arm supports above fitted seats, raised on square rear legs with turned front legs and turned h-form stretcher...

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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Italian Louis XIV Period Carved & Turned Walnut Poltrone, early 18th cen.

Spanish Mid-18th Century Primitive Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very charming mid-18th century Primitive Bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed from chestnut with a very thick top and fabulous patina. Very heavy and s...

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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Mid-18th Century Primitive Bench

Set of Six Swedish Rococo Blue Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1750-70

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of 6 lovely Swedish rococo dining chairs with curved cabriolet legs and carved accents. Newer professionally applied custom layered blue painted finish with white undertones has...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Six Swedish Rococo Blue Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1750-70

1750 Venezia Pair of Armchairs in Carved Walnut Original Embossed Leather Covers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an extraordinary pair of magnificent solid walnut carved armchairs with their refined original embossed leather covers. This rare and exceptional pieces hails from the Late 1...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1750 Venezia Pair of Armchairs in Carved Walnut Original Embossed Leather Covers

French 18th Century Sacristy Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very handsome mid-18th century Armchair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from beautiful walnut. The seat lifts to expose a hidden compartment for storing a Bible. W...

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Sacristy Armchair

Pair Of Carved Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an ...

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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Of Carved Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale

1750 Venezia Italy Set 2 Green Lacquered Wooden Armchairs with Floral Decoration

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent set of two Venetian armchairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. The pieces have a delicate and refined drawing of poly...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1750 Venezia Italy Set 2 Green Lacquered Wooden Armchairs with Floral Decoration

Early George II Settee, circa 1730s, in Moss Green Mohair Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

an early George II settee upholstered in moss green mohair velvet, nailhead trim, shaped back and swept scrolled arms, carved mahogany cabriole legs with carved knees, shells with be...

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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Early George II Settee, circa 1730s, in Moss Green Mohair Velvet

1750 Venezia Italy Set 3 Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Chairs with Flowers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent set of three Venetian chairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. A delicate and refined drawing of polychrome floral gar...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Lacquer

1750 Venezia Italy Set 3 Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Chairs with Flowers

1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent set of four Venetian armchairs lacquered in blue with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. Engraved and lacquered walnut. A delicate and refined drawin...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gustavian sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Wonderfully carved Lion & Female busts, bulbous toped legs leaf toped, acanthus ornamentation throughout all signature details at...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench. Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque walnut bench from the Tuscany region of Italy that has graceful arms which is profession...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

Set of 10 Rococo Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1750-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Rare set of 10 Swedish Rococo period chairs, collected over years with various sizes and design. They have been scraped down to the natural wood. Frames are restored, stable and read...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Rococo Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1750-1800

Pair of 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover a stunning pair of 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI armchairs featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XV...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France

Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France 18th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover a stunning pair of 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI armchairs featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XV...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France 18th century

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Antique 18th Century French Walnut Nursery Armchair Wicker Reed Seat

Located in Munich, DE

This so called nursery chair was handcrafted in the late 18th century century. The legs of the chair are made out of turned wood. The seat is artfully covered with rope made out of t...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Reed, Wood

Antique 18th Century French Walnut Nursery Armchair Wicker Reed Seat

Fine Pair of George III Armchairs

Located in Richmond, London

An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period elbow chairs, English, circa 1780 Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very delicate but in fact unusu...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Fine Pair of George III Armchairs

George III Mahogany Carver Chair

Located in Altrincham, GB

George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Design Dining Carver Chair with Blood Red Leather Upholstery c1780 - 22"w x 21"d x 36"h (18" to the seat)

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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Carver Chair

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Period

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French hand carved and painted in white wooden dining chairs Louis XVI period with cane backs. There are eleven pieces that still wearing its original upholstery in red ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Cane

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Period

Set of Six George III Dining Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period dining chairs, English, circa 1780. A matching pair of armchairs is also available. Why we like them Wonderfully el...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six George III Dining Chairs

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...

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French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

19th century Swedish Gustavian period bench, newly upholstered with a hand-stitched, tufted linen seat and nail head trim. The paint has been hand-scraped to reveal the original chal...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint

Pair of French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carved, Painted Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small pair of French late 18th century Louis XVI carved and painted fauteuil armchairs, with marguerite square at top of each side of back, as well as top of each of the fluted legs...

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Paint

Pair of French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carved, Painted Fauteuil Armchairs

Louis XV Provincial Arm Chair, 18th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a beautifully carved walnut fauteuil that has been upholstered in a figural fine needle point tapestry. The walnut frame is in very good original condition. The fine needlewo...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Provincial Arm Chair, 18th Century

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint

18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle sku 1841 W155 x D50 x H89 cm Weight 31 kg Seat height 42 cm

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18thC English Oak Vernacular Settle

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...

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English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Pair of George III Painted Satinwood Armchairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of George III Painted Satinwood Armchairs - the Hepplewhite designed chairs having hand painted cherubic and floral decoration, bergere caned seats with padded swab cushions sup...

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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Pair of George III Painted Satinwood Armchairs

18th Century Italian Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very charming late 18th century Bench form the Lombardy region of Italy. Soundly constructed from richly stained mixed woods - oak, chestnut & beech.

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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Beech, Chestnut, Oak

18th Century Italian Bench

George III Painted Hall Chair

Located in Richmond, London

An unusual George III period painted hall chair of large proportions, England, circa 1780. Why we like it A very decorative and well-drawn chair, undoubtedly from an important suit...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

George III Painted Hall Chair

Chinese Ebonized Hardwood Double Chairback Hall Bench

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese Ebonized Hardwood Double Chairback Hall Bench

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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ebonized Hardwood Double Chairback Hall Bench

Carved Giltwood Stool with Silk Damask Seat, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Stool with period silk damask seat, raised on leaf-carved scrolled legs joined by an X-shaped stretcher, likely English, possibly French.

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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Carved Giltwood Stool with Silk Damask Seat, 18th Century

18th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Antique Walnut Benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of two Louis XVI benches made of hand crafted Walnut wood, in good condition. Can be used as bed end bench. The legs are tapered and fluted. This remarkable an...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Antique Walnut Benches

18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery. Good authentic condition of th...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood

18th c. German Louis Period XVI Beech Wood Armchair in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful 18th c. Louis XVI period armchair from northern Germany made of beech wood, hand scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen fabric with nail head trim. ...

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German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech, Paint

18th c. German Louis Period XVI Beech Wood Armchair in Original Paint

George III Painted Faux Bamboo Armchair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Richmond, London

An elegant late George III – early Regency period painted elbow chair, carved in the Chinoiserie fashion to simulate bamboo, after designs by Gillows. English, circa 1790–1800. Why ...

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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Paint

George III Painted Faux Bamboo Armchair

18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry And Upholstered Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

An 18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry Satinwood inlays And Upholstered Armchair. Frame in good antique condition. Need new upholstery. We can have it Reupholstered to suit you...

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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut

18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry And Upholstered Armchair

A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800

Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire

An amazing dug-out tree trunk chair dating from the 1800s and originating from England - formed from the base of an Elm tree trunk and would have been used in daily life which is dem...

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British Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800

A Primitive Vernacular Rustic 'Hedge' or Famine Chair, c1800s, England

Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire

An amazing primitive and naive vernacular 'Hedge' chair, also termed Famine chair, that dates from the 1800s and originates from England. The piece sits ...

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British Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

A Primitive Vernacular Rustic 'Hedge' or Famine Chair, c1800s, England

Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Sculptural Armchairs in faux crocodile and cotton velvet. Hand carved, Gilt and in very good condition considering their age. Updated in...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster, Hardwood, Giltwood

Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils

Provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque Armchair

Located in Mjöhult, SE

Good provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair in it's original finish with great patination. ca 1750 Sweden.

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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque Armchair

Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Walnut Poltrona, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an arched backrest with an open shaped splat, with high arms above a drop in seat upholstered in vinyl, with a shaped apron, cabriole legs and raised shaped feet

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Walnut Poltrona, mid 18th century

Pair of 18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A pair of Swedish armchairs from the Rococo period hand-scraped to the original paint from Lindome, circa 1780. Elegantly shaped frame with beautiful carved flower motif on the chair...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs in Original Paint

Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century

By Hache

Located in Grenoble, FR

"Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century" Elegant Provençal straw armchair. Period 18th century. Wooden armchair, back with three cut-out bars, turned legs straw-covered seat

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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century

A Pair of Estate Made English Oak George I Hall Chairs, Early 18th Century

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This exceptional pair of hall chairs showcases the simplistic yet refined elegance of early 18th century English furniture design. Crafted from beautiful dark English oak, these chairs feature a splat back silhouette and an unusual inverted stepped arch top. A sturdy pair with turned legs and stretchers, topped with two straight plank seats, the vertical, single, splat back runs down the centre of the chair providing bold straight lines. As with all well crafted pieces of the period, the proportions and thickness of the wood provides a perfectly balanced design. Likely commissioned for a grand country manor or estate, these hall chairs would have been placed prominently in an entryway or foyer to welcome guests. Remarkably well-preserved examples of early 18th century English oak furniture...

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British George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Estate Made English Oak George I Hall Chairs, Early 18th Century

Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780 This Swedish follbänk really has this primitive feeling to it and an amazing painted surface. Its dar...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780

18th Century Louis XV Epoque Fauteuil à La Reine

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wide and comfortable Louis XV style fauteuil, hand carved in the 18th century and featuring exquisite green silk upholstery woven with neoclassical motifs of lyres, cherubs, peacoc...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Epoque Fauteuil à La Reine

No Reserve

18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuil à La Reine

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wide and comfortable Louis XV style fauteuil 'à la reine', hand carved in the 18th century and featuring exquisite green silk upholstery woven with neoclassical motifs of lyres, ch...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuil à La Reine

No Reserve

Set of four Louis XVI Armchairs, France 18th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Dating back to 1780, this set of four Louis XVI armchairs exudes timeless elegance and classic sophistication. Each chair features an oval-shaped back adorned with intricate floral m...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of four Louis XVI Armchairs, France 18th century

Set of 6 Rococo Dining Chairs, Norway circa 1770-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of 6 lovely Swedish rococo dining chairs with curved cabriolet legs and carved accents. Newer professionally applied custom layered salmon painted finish with pink undertones ha...

Category

Norwegian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Rococo Dining Chairs, Norway circa 1770-1800

1760s Louis XV Period Fauteuil à La Reine by Mathieu Bauve

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

1760s Louis XV Period Fauteuil à La Reine by Mathieu Bauve

No Reserve

Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...

Category

Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century

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