18th Century and Earlier Seating

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

Three Neoclassical Armchairs, Baltic States, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Set of three neoclassical armchairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond-shaped strutting in the backrest. The chairs stand on square tapered legs with H-shaped struts....

Category

Baltic Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric

Three Neoclassical Armchairs, Baltic States, Late 18th Century

Charles I Joined Oak Armchair - Early 17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Rare armchair called joined arm chair from the beginning of the 17th century Charles I period. We see it from the same region as that one of Sothobys with a superb carved back dec...

Category

British Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Charles I Joined Oak Armchair - Early 17th Century

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

This lovely large single chair made in Italy perhaps the Tuscan region in the late 18th cnetury is crafted from fine walnut with a deep rich color and patina. The large deeply carved and decorated arms join uprights that are also carved and decorated the whole is set up and joined to a large center carved front and side stretchers . The construction is peg supported throughout & newly upholstered in a Quadrille fine linen. The upholstery is also enhanced by large cast bronze decorative tacks in several sizes and trimmed out in old bullion trim...

Category

Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Armchair

Early 18th Century Oak Stool

Located in Faversham, GB

A charming 18th-century low oak stool. The characterful two-plank top is raised upon four sweeping turned legs finishing on block feet and united by a peripheral stretcher. Great c...

Category

English Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Stool

Louis XV Canape in Walnut

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XV period canapé in walnut with antique petit-point covering.

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Louis XV Canape in Walnut

Italian Venetian Red Frame Toile Pattern Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

3 Italian Venetian (18th Century) armchairs with red painted wooden frames with carved giltwood embellishments and beige and pink toile-patterned upholstere...

Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Venetian Red Frame Toile Pattern Upholstered Armchairs

Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Walnut Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 18th century Italian barroque armchair. Rectangular back above arms with scrolling hands and knopped supports. The front stretcher with mirrored foliate scrolls, a magnific...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Walnut Armchair

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut, Leather and Needlepoint Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

These antique fruitwood armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1760, and would make an elegant addition to a living room, study or library...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut, Leather and Needlepoint Armchairs

19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches

Located in IT

19th Century, six Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. Measures: 4 stools: D 46.5 x W 46.5 x H 51 cm 2 benches: D 46.5 x W 82 x H 51 cm ...

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches

Set of Eight Period Consulate Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of eight consulate chairs made up of four armchairs and four side chairs.

Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Set of Eight Period Consulate Chairs

Pair of George III Window benches

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine pair of George III (Hepplewhite) carved mahogany scroll arm window benches.

Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Pair of George III Window benches

Pair 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Giltwood Open Armchairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of Danish Louis XVI giltwood open armchairs, late 18th century, with a arched upholstered backrest, straight armrests, upholstered seat raised on turned fluted and tapered leg...

Category

Danish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Giltwood Open Armchairs

Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of Shepherdesses in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany Sculpted heads of Eagles with hamstrung front feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropria...

Category

French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany

George III period wing armchair

Located in Folkestone, GB

A good George III period mahogany wing armchair of classical design with serpentine top rail and conforming serpentine front seat rail. Standing on square section champhered legs joi...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

George III period wing armchair

18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...

Category

Austrian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790

Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Armchairs, Unknown Designer, Solid Rosewood, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backs was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood. The armchairs have a rectangular design w...

Category

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Silk

Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Armchairs, Unknown Designer, Solid Rosewood, 1960s

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...

Category

Irish George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian

Located in Central England, GB

18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian This handsome and larger scale George iii wing backed armchair has recently been fi...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather

18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian

18th century Spanish Pine Wood Bench from a Church with Iron Nails

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Spanish Pine Wood Bench from a Church with Iron Nails

Category

Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

18th century Spanish Pine Wood Bench from a Church with Iron Nails

George III Mahogany Footstool

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular brown leather top with brass tacking, raised on square section legs with box form stretcher. Estate of Douglas S Kramer. TV producer and art collector.

Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Footstool

18th Century Small Swedish Side Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Adorable Swedish side chair with a delicate patina.

Category

Swedish Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th Century Small Swedish Side Chair

A 17th century walnut and leather armchair modernist feel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 17th century armchair with beautifully patined walnut and leather. The design almost timeless with simple yet perfectly proportioned straight lines. Sturdy and very comfortable. Al...

Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A 17th century walnut and leather armchair modernist feel

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell

By John Linnell

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Pair of George III mahogany armchairs in red damask; manner of John Linnell. The upholstered backs and seats are covered in red si...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell

1700s Norwegian Farmer Rococo Style Pine Chair

Located in Skien, NO

Primitive antique chair from ca. 1730-50s. Handcrafted from nature pine in Norway. Painted in black and rest of the gold decoration, beautiful patina. Perfect adding to farmhouse / c...

Category

Norwegian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Textile, Pine

1700s Norwegian Farmer Rococo Style Pine Chair

Outstanding Set of Six George II Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceedingly rare set of six George II solid walnut dining chairs on carved cabriole legs and of extremely rare design. Having asymmetrical carved scrolling motifs to the tops of t...

Category

European George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Set of Six George II Walnut Dining Chairs

Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Italian 18th century parcel-gilt and pale green painted armchairs with a shaped back, scrolling armrests on a baluster legs. Covered with white silk upholstery.

Category

Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Rare Swedish wing-back chairs, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750

Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers. Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France

Located in New York, NY

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France. A set of 8 armchairs made during the Directoire period 1790-1810 in France. Frame made in dark staine...

Category

French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Birch

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France

8 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier

Located in London, GB

A set of eight superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in ...

Category

Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

8 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

A set of six superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Sp...

Category

Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

Transitional Rococo / Neoclassical Armchair in Walnut, Italy, circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian walnut arm chair transitioning from Rococo to neoclassical styles on tapered legs, circa 1780.

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Transitional Rococo / Neoclassical Armchair in Walnut, Italy, circa 1780

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Louis XVI (18th century) carved beechwood bergeres / armchairs with carved beaded pattern edge on arched back and seat frame with acanthus and scroll carved arms and gold damask upholstery...

Category

Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres

Italian Neoclassic Giltwood & Stripe Upholstered Dining / Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) giltwood side chair featuring a shaped oval back upper section having a carved foliate crest and upholstered in a floral stripe pink and beige patt...

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery

Italian Neoclassic Giltwood & Stripe Upholstered Dining / Side Chair

A set of 6 French Baroque Chairs, 18th century

Located in Leimen, DE

This exquisite set of 6 Baroque chairs originates from France and dates back to around 1760. These 18th-century chairs embody the elegance and craftsmanship of the Baroque period, of...

Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

A set of 6 French Baroque Chairs, 18th century

Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century

George III Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair c. 1770

Located in Heathfield, GB

A fine quality George III mahogany armchair. The back filled with a radiating design of carved honeysuckle centred with an oval reserve. The arms pierced and shaped in the Chinese ...

Category

George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair c. 1770

Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

Antique Baroque Armchair – Hand-Carved Oak Chair from 1750s Southern Germany Discover a rare and original Baroque armchair crafted between 1750-1760 in Southern Germany. Made from d...

Category

German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750

4 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

A set of four superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in S...

Category

Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

Chair Corner Swedish Leather Rustic Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chair Swedish leather 1775-1790 Sweden. Made during the transition between the Rococo period and Gustavian period. Frame made from beech wood and a seat, back and armrests in worn le...

Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Chair Corner Swedish Leather Rustic Sweden

Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery

Located in Middleburg, VA

Small French Provincial Circassian walnut footstool with modern upholstery Rest your wary feet like royalty with this rare Louis XIV period small Fr...

Category

French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery

Set of Canapé and Two Bergeres Dom Jose, 18th Century

Located in Lisboa, PT

Set of canape and two bergers in walnut. Portugal 18th century. The furniture of D. José (1750-1777), although it inherits many characteristics of the previous period, D. João V (17...

Category

Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Canapé and Two Bergeres Dom Jose, 18th Century

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

Located in Paris, France

YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

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 ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)

Original Flemish Armchair in Elm, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original Flemish armchair in elm, 18th century.

Category

French Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Elm

Original Flemish Armchair in Elm, 18th Century

Early Louis XV Period Canape in Carved Beechwood, c. 1730

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine early Louis XV period Canape, with crisp carved designs throughout the exposed beechwood frame, and with upholstered seat & back flanked by open arms in meandering form. The back with serpentine apron featuring carved designs and moulded borders throughout, and the seat with similar design themes. The Canape mounted atop 8 cabriole legs, each with rocaille carving at top, and moulded form that ends in scroll-form feet. Reference: The Antiques Directory...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Early Louis XV Period Canape in Carved Beechwood, c. 1730

18th century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair

Located in Troy, NY

Unique English Oak Rocking or Porter Chair , of paneled and pegged construction, the back and sides enclosed with conforming panels, the back with rounded "roof". Restoration to clie...

Category

English Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Oak

18th century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and shell motif, turned stretchers, and upholster...

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Set of Six Dutch Baroque style side Chairs

By Daniel Marot

Located in Troy, NY

Ornately carved after designs by Daniel Marot.

Category

Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Dutch Baroque style side Chairs

Antique Upholstered Chair, Early 18th Century, FR-0056

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique upholstered chair, early 18th century. Upholstered in a tapestry style fabric. Item #: FR-0056 Dimensions: 26”W x 22”D x 46”H.

Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Upholstered Chair, Early 18th Century, FR-0056

French Caned Corner Chair

Located in New York, NY

18th century French hand-carved walnut corner chair with excellent detail. Lyrical shape with graceful arms - the chair back and shaped seat with antique caning. Fitted with vintage green leather...

Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Cane

French Caned Corner Chair

18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French three seated hand carved and painted in white wooden canapé Louis XVI period with cane back. The piece is still wearing its original upholstery in red velvet. Ver...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period

4 Italian Neoclassic Piedmontese Silver Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic (18/19th Century) Piedmontese silver giltwood armchairs with a fluted arched back, concave scroll arms, the back and seat upholstered in a gray two-tone ...

Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery, Fabric

4 Italian Neoclassic Piedmontese Silver Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs

Regency Hope Bench

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A carved and gilded window seat in the English Regency style. The upholstered and gently curved moulded ends are decorated with carved paterae and rest on Greek key pattern carved ra...

Category

European Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Regency Hope Bench

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery. Prov...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s

Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape, 18th Century in Oilwood

Located in Madrid, ES

Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape 18th Century In oilwood, cut and pierced "Amphora" backrests, fabric seats.Small defects and different sofa fabric. Dim.: (chairs) 98 x 50 x 43 c...

Category

Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood

Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape, 18th Century in Oilwood

Set of 4 Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Scroll Form Red Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Russian Neo-Classic mahogany armchairs in elaborate scroll form with a curved upper backrest and arms, carved acanthus decoration with reeding and floral medallions, and red...

Category

European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Wood, Suede, Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 4 Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Scroll Form Red Upholstered Armchairs

Walnut chest with maple inlays and carved friezes, from the 1600s.

Located in Cesena, FC

Walnut chest with maple inlays and carved friezes, from the 1600s. Entirely original and with patina, from the 17th century. Measurements: Length cm - Depth cm 51 - Height cm 58 (ap...

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Walnut chest with maple inlays and carved friezes, from the 1600s.

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