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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
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...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood

18th Century Walnut Bench With Iron Crossbar, Italy
Located in New York, NY
18th century Italian walnut bench with iron cross bar. Decorative carved apron and legs.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Carved Rustic Spanish Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A late 18th century rustic settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a hard pine grown in mountainous regions, circa 1790s. Having a carved scalloped wing ba...
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Spanish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in London, GB
A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa With beautifully shaped back, and gently scrolling arms, on carved cabriole legs on brass casters, the mahogany surface perfectly untouched and wit...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Gothic Renaissance Square Chair Walnut Side Armchair
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century Italian Gothic Renaissance square chair in turned and hand-carved walnut. Polished to wax Measures cm: H77/40, W 52, D 46.
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Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)
Located in Madrid, ES
An important pair of 18th-century Mexican Colonial armchairs (jamugas), exquisitely crafted from silver, silk, and red velvet. These chairs showcase repoussé silver ornamentation, a ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Wingback Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century English wingback armchair.Reupholstered traditionally and covered in Ralph Lauren linen fabric.Circa 1760.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Three hundred years of history, rich wood, simple beauty, and rare transitional form! This is a near pair of early French chairs. They are dated circa 1690; imagine more than 300 years of history! They are made of two prized hardwoods--walnut and oak. The chairs are a rich, dark chocolate color with a wonderful patina. The chairs are similar in size, color, and construction, but they are not perfectly matched pairs. The chairs have a simple, utilitarian beauty. Their open backrests have small curves decorating the top rail. The front legs and front crossbars have easy turnings. The legs are reinforced with classic H-stretchers. There are simple cylindrical feet in front and block feet in back. They are of the period and representative of an early, rustic, provincial Louis XIV style. Each chair includes a custom hand-tied cushion made from a Scalamandre textile. The design features deep foliage in faded greens, yellows, and browns, with a few red speckles. The fabric is contemporary yet finished to look wonderfully old, faded, and worn. The chair's historical interest will inspire the collector in you. Early on, most people sat on stools. During the 1600s, chairs--an innovation at the time--became popular. Early chairs were often backstools--more stools with backrests than our modern seats. This pair captures this unique moment of the evolution from stool to chair. The chairs are smaller in size. Their backs are about 32 and 1/2 inches tall, and their seats are about 15 and 1/2 inches high. They are bigger than a child's chair but smaller than a dining chair. The size is part of the historical context. For sure, people were smaller back in the 17th century—maybe 6 inches shorter or more on average. Most importantly, the small size meant these rare, highly valued items could be easily carried where needed—to a guest relaxing, a servant doing light chores, or a devotee praying. (Before we purchased these chairs, they had been in a family chapel at a manor house in the South of France for 100+ years.) Today, you might use these chairs to provide a striking contrast with the rest of your home. The smaller size means they might accessorize your living room, study, hallway, or nook. As the chairs come as a pair, you might sit on them around a fireplace, use them to bookend a side table, or corner them around a coffee table. Wherever placed, these chairs communicate a beauty that's timeless, simple, and functional. Email us to learn more about and to view more pictures of this pair of antique 17th-century French chairs.
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Solid Walnut Pair of Rustic Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic set of 2 armchairs in solid walnut wood. These armchairs are very simple and essential. The seats are wide and c...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Silk Armchair by JB Boulard
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare authentic armchair made by Jean-Baptiste Boulard in the late 18th century. It is a very lovely piece hand carved and hand painted with great details upholstered in yellow to gol...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Philadelphia Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia Queen Anne side chair with yoke crest, solid splat and cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet.
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American Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare Swedish 18th century early rococo armchair in Its original finish, great embossed carvings, details and proportions. A masterpiece. Ca 1750 - 1760 Sweden.
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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English Elizabethan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

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

French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and handy late 18th century Louis XVI stool, bench or ottoman having neoclassical detailing with classic French design. The Louis XVI frame with original paint features roset...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

c. 1765-80 George III Period Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period wingback arm chair, c.1765-80. Raised on molded front legs & outswept rear legs. I-stretcher. The leather casters replaced in the 19th century with wood. 3...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Period Bench In Oak - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Chippendale bench in oak from the 18th century from England Very beautiful large bench which was at the time placed in front of the bedrooms in the large English castles. The...
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British Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs Mid 18th Century Same chair is in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, by Helena Hayward, ...
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Portuguese Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Louis XV style armchair, with its queen-style backrest. Period 1900-1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style armchair, with its queen-style backrest. Carved and gilded wooden frame. French work from the 1900-1950 period. Dimensions: H 107.5 x W 70 x D 53 cm Reference: LS56...
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Albanian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century French Régence Carved Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Large and impressive early 18th century French Régence carved armchair. The Régence was the period in French history between 1715 and 1723, when King Louis XV was a minor and the land was governed by Philippe d'Orléans. This high quality piece has tapestry upholstery and was typically used with a Mazarin desk...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
With outward scrolling armrests; raised on foliate-carved cabriole front legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Venetian Rococo Walnut Fauteuil "Au Chasse", Italy, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Venetian Rococo walnut fauteuil "Au Chasse", Italy, circa 1760.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Pair Of Italian Rococo Blue Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Super sturdy and usable with serpentine crestrail and upholstered back and seat. Generous proportions, cabriole legs. Gilt and blue painted . From a Palm Beach Florida Estate.
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale gold gilt over gesso on carved hardwood. Wonderfully sculpted centrepiece mask of ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine & Rare Original 18th Century 1720 Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original 18th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair circa 1720 A highly decorative and original piece ...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare and unique wooden...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Ebony

19th Century Rustic Armchair
Located in Carmel, CA
This is the quintessential French ladder back chair. The shape of the ladder back and arms of this chair is characteristic of furniture from the Southwest region of France. The lad...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

18th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Throne, Walnut Armchair with Two Crowns
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Renaissance carved throne with decorative wood panels in solid hand-carved walnut, as well as the two crowns panels. The Throne with the two crowns have been restored and pol...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut armchair Origin : Italy Period : 16th century Dimensions: Height: 114 cm Seat height: 52 cm Widt...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs C. 18th Century
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils, crafted circa 1770, epitomize the elegance and refinement of the late 18th century French design. The finely carved wooden frames feature delicat...
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Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

A petite Portugese carved walnut foot stool in the Rococo taste. Late 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The stool is distinguished by a shaped apron, cabriole legs with floral-carved knees ending in scrolled feet, and the dramatic leopard print upholstery. Perfect for resting your fe...
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Portuguese Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Exceptionally Rare Original 17th Century Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 17th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair ...
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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Window Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III (Hepplewhite) carved mahogany scroll arm window bench.
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Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Extremely rare 17th century bench made from oak with a newly upholstered top in linen with single welt decoration. There is wear and signs of old repairs on the legs. Old woodworm da...
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English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame and tapering fluted lags, pegged construction. Great patina.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Beech

Armchair chair 17th Century English Walnut Needlework X-Stretchered, Scroll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptional, museum quality, English, baroque, walnut, open armchair with faceted legs and shaped ‘x’ stretcher, upholstered in fine Georgian needlework...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set Of Six Georgian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Charming Set Of Six Mid 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Solid Walnut Country House Type Dining Chairs, Having Very Attractive Pierced Splat Backs With Scrolling Top Rails Over Upholstered Drop In Seats Raised On Square Chamfered Legs And Stretchers, Retaining Exceptional Untouched Colour And Patina Throughout. This lovely set of 18th century country house type dining chairs are a purists dream. They retain a wonderful colour and surface to the walnut timbers and have clearly been well loved and looked after throughout their lives. Stylistically they have a slighty more formal feel to them than many sets of country dining chairs, although there is no doubt whatsoever that they retain that sought after english country furniture charm. The seat upholstery is in reasonable condition, more than acceptable for something that we would imagine has been in place for around 50 or 60 years perhaps. There are however a few old marks, scuffs and minor stains to the upholstery, so the ease and relative inexpense of reupholstering 6 drop in seats is another added plus point. These chairs are one of our favourite recent purchases...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne (18th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.  
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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Nutwood, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs, 18th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian walnut armchairs with arched top, floral carved scrolled arms, original needlepoint, and terminating on bulbous turne...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak chair, dated 1652 A 17th century Dutch oak chair. All oak panels have a coarse wood groove. Carved on the back p...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Blue Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period wearing blue paint and newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arm...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Spanish 18th Century Cheese Making Board, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional and grand scale Cheese Making Board from the Catalan region of Spain - now as a table basse - coffee table. Soundly constructed from...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Pine

Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 2 Books Laques Venitiennes du Dix-Huitieme Siecle" by Saul Levy. This is a scholarly and lavishly illustrated account of Venetian 18th century lacquer furniture published in 1968 in two volumes, with 496 color illustrations - text is in French. Both volumes have their original dust jackets. Volume 1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Paper

Large Chippendale Wingback Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chair. Newly upholstered in wool check.
Category

American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils, of walnut, each having a padded, square, molded back accented by a small floral carving, the outward-curved arms, ending in scrolls, and raised on down swept termi...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Antique Georgian Mahogany Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine pair of Chippendale period mahogany side chairs having attractive carved decoration to well-figured pierced splat backs above unusual bowed seats raised on square chamfere...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Pair of Side Chairs
Antique Georgian Mahogany Pair of Side Chairs
$2,732 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Period Baroque Arm Chair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Baroque armchair reupholstered in Belgium linen, and repainted in soft grey.
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Large Period Baroque Arm Chair
Large Period Baroque Arm Chair
$3,715 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Walnut Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The l...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

French 18th Century Sacristy Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
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

18th Century French Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 18th-century French canapé, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless style of the Louis XVI period. This graceful piece features a painted wooden frame, highlight...
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Four French Mid-18th Century Rococo Louis XV Painted Fauteuils
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare and attractive set of four period Louis XV pale green and rose painted armchairs. Each with a flowerhead and foliate carved toprail, padded and scrolled arms and a serpentine ...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

C. 1795 Sheraton Design Set of 8 English Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1795 Sheraton design set of 8 dining chairs, English. Mahogany. Of the highest quality with graceful turned, tapered legs, reeded stiles, reeded framing of crest rails & of the...
Category

English Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Very elegant and graceful Wood & Hogan English 18th century George III style Mahogany 'Hepplewhite' sofa with a down feather filled buttoned cushion. This beautifully moulded Mahogany show-wood frame with hand carved rosettes has been reproduced from an original owned by the Earl of Lancaster. Four front square tapered legs with spade foot...
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American Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple

18th Century Swedish Baroque Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque sofa. Scraped back to original blue/grey shades of paint and upholstered seat in neutral linen. Seat height: 50cm.
Category

Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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