18th Century Seating

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this fine circa 1780 English George III period wingback armchair having antique age-and-use distressed dark green leather upholstery covering ...

An English Jacobean-style oak stool from the late 18th Century with a dark stain and wonderful patina. The rectangular seat is covered with reddish-brown leather with a nicely aged,...

A rare antique Cassapanca Walnut benche with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in Piedmont. The déc...

An exceptional set of twelve period Rococo chairs, made circa 1760 in Lindome, the famed chairmaking district outside Gothenburg. Period sets of this size are extraordinarily rare su...

A pair of period Gustavian chairs made in Lindome, Sweden's celebrated chairmaking district, in the late 18th century. The pair is distinguished by unusual decorative carving in the ...

Antique French Louis XVI upholstered settee or canapé en corbeille featuring a curved barrel back. Originally, the frame to our Louis XVI chair was painted in layers: close-ups detai...

A charming set of Two French Louis XVI period medallion armchairs, dating to circa 1775 and crafted from carved and patinated beechwood. With their elegant proportions and beautifull...

A pair of period provincial Rococo chairs, Swedish, circa 1790, scraped to their original paint and newly covered in linen. Made in the countryside as the Rococo lingered in provinci...

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet Provenance: Joanne Carson Estate

George II Walnut Side Chair with Floral Needlework Seat, c.1730–1750 An attractive early 18th-century English walnut side chair, dating to the George II period, circa 1730–1750. Th...

A superb quality set of eight George III Sheraton dining chairs comprising six singles and two carvers, crafted in fine mahogany. Each chair displays elegant reeded curved backs with...

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybed.  This Gustavian Daybed features a hand-scraped original painted wood finish and pink-and-white checkered upholstery, resting on six legs a...

Striking pair of Swedish Baroque chairs with expressive, hand-carved frames and original painted surfaces worn back to reveal layers of age and use. The tall backs feature a sculptur...

Made in Sweden around 1780, this large Gustavian armchair is of the Swedish Model, repainted in blue and newly covered in linen. The Gustavian style, the Swedish interpretation of ne...

These rococo chairs were made in Sweden around 1770 and have been scraped back to their original paint and newly upholstered in linen. The rococo style, with its curved lines and sha...

A circa 1780 English oak settle or bench of stately carved details. With a finely paneled back of grand proportions–long enough to comfortably seat three or four people–this lovely s...

An elegant French 18th-century Louis XVI stool featuring a beautifully carved and painted wood frame with fluted tapering legs and classic neoclassical detailing. The generously upho...

A fine pair of chairs, 18th century circa 1780. Both pieces are stamped by Claude I Sené, father and tutor of Jean Baptiste Claude Sené (cons...

Swedish 18th century Gustavian style settee/banquette with its original hand-scraped & painted finish over the carved pine frame. The solid construction makes for a sheltering so...

This 18th-century armchair is a refined and characterful piece, crafted from warm, light walnut wood that brings a soft, natural glow to any setting. Designed in the classic Chippend...

Elegant Gustavian settee crafted in beech with a black finish and a beautiful age-related patina, allowing the warm tone of the wood to show through in places. The gently curved uph...

A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...

A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have...

A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes: A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...

The back having an arched backrest with slightly flared lower, the carved arms in the rococo style above a generous upholstered seat, the chair raised on carved cabriole legs termina...

A Boston Queen Anne side chair, built in old-growth mahogany with a scalloped seat rail and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The vasiform splat rises into a shaped crest rail, and t...

Beautiful remake of Louis XVI style settee and the matching armchairs. Wonderfully hand carved and hand painted, this set is quite gorgeous indeed. Approximately crafted in the 1960s...

Pair of English-style toad armchairs, 1960s period, entirely upholstered in olive green velvet. The backrest is divided into two button-tufted padded sections with covered buttons...

An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The beautifully "S" scrolled feet are footed with recessed casters allowing for ease of movement. The fabric showcases stunning Grecian urns with elaborate acanthus leaves and bouquets of roses flanked by feathery wings and other lively greenery One of the original lobby furnishing of the Empress Hotel...

A late 18th-century French Louis XVI carved walnut settee, sourced in Loire Valley, France. Crafted in solid walnut, the settee features a long upholstered seat and back framed by th...

An elegant 18th century Italian cassapanca, a traditional storage bench that combines the practicality of concealed storage with the timeless appeal of antique craftsmanship. Featuri...

Carved wooden chair, Scandinavia, circa 1700s. Hewn from a single log with rounded seat and high sculpted backrest. A wonderful deep and dark patina. Visible cracks and age-related ...

Elegant Gustavian settee crafted from beech and painted in pale grey, with a beautiful age-related patina revealing the warm tone of the wood in several areas. The settee is decorat...

18th Century English mahogany chinese chippendale settee. Circa 1780.

Fine late 18th century German peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) made of solid cherry wood, dating to circa 1780. The chair has a shaped seat and a tall, elaborately carved backrest. The ba...

This a fine handmade English, George 111rd, Late Sheraton period hardwood, possibly walnut armchair with good carved detail and original woven drop in seat, dating to the late 18th c...

A pair of late 18th-century French Louis XVI carved walnut armchairs, sourced in the Loire Valley, France. The chairs reflect the restrained symmetry and classical detailing characte...

This is a rare pair of period Louis XVI fauteuil arm chairs in solid walnut. Recently upholstered in crushed emerald green fabric. Recently waxed ...

A refined pair of Swedish stools dating to the 18th century, executed in the elegant Gustavian style. Their clean rectangular forms are elevated by finely carved seat rails with repe...

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

A period Swedish Rococo chair, made in Stockholm circa 1760 and carefully dry-scraped back to its original paint. Stockholm chairs of this date represent the most sophisticated Swedi...

A stunning Swedish Gustavian sofa. A rectangular frame with decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll along the top of the back and sides. Detailed finials sit atop fleurons and an ele...

Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand crafted in Beechwood with a gracious flower décor, rosettes. A continuous Greek Meander...

Swiss alp escabelle monogram AD and dated 1784 B35

We offer this refined antique Italian settee dating back to the 18th century, during the Louis XV period. The settee features a solid walnut frame and a distinctive seat and backres...

An impressive 18th-century Spanish rustic oak bench distinguished by its substantial construction, architectural silhouette, and richly aged dark patina. The tall backrest features a...

Four-panel back over a box seat with lift-up lid retaining its original iron hinges. Circa 1750. Beautifully figured wood grain and a mellow, original, untouched patina. All panels ...

Are you looking for a unique piece that will bring soul and character to your home? This magnificent antique solid walnut bench is much more than just a seat—it is a fragment of hist...

From my own private collection of outstandinq quality antique furniture items is being offered this "Magnificent Set of Eight George I Walnut Chairs" in impeccable original conditio...

An Exceptionally Good Quality Set Of Six, 18th century, Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Having Attractive Splat Backs With Pierced Fan Decoration, Over Upholstered Drop In Seats Raised On Square Chamfered Legs And Stretchers. This fabulous quality set of 18th century mahogany dining...

A period provincial Gustavian armchair, Swedish, circa 1780, scraped to its original paint. The square back rises to an arched crest, the seat rail carries a band of carved guilloche...

A similar pair of bleached mahogany English Chippendale side chairs, circa 1760. Gothic interlaced tracery backs with finely pierced ...

An elegant carved oak side chair from 18th‑century France, executed in the Régence style. The chair features a scrolled crest rail with a central shell motif and delicate floral carv...

An exquisite, large and rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish and upholstered in traditional way in antique hand stitched linen. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1760. History of Swedish Rococo Benches...

A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery. Born during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite sing...

Antique bench, France 18th Century

A set of four 18th century armchairs attributed to Francois Herve with carved and gilt frames having newly upholstered seats and backs in fresh sky-blue linen. Frames with carved re...

Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, circa 1774–1792. A wonderful example of authentic 18th-century French seating furniture, this beautifully proportioned fauteuil retains the architectural elegance, refined carving, and neoclassical vocabulary that define the Louis XVI period. The chair is presented with an aged and distressed painted finish that beautifully reveals the passage of time, giving the frame an exceptionally authentic, collected appearance and allowing the underlying craftsmanship to remain visible throughout. The chair features a generously proportioned upholstered back and seat framed by a finely carved wooden structure. Its design is distinctly Louis XVI, with a restrained, symmetrical silhouette, rounded and architectural contours, carved detailing, and elegantly tapered fluted legs. The arms flow gracefully from the upholstered back into curved supports before terminating in sculptural hand-carved details at the front of the chair. The apron surrounding the seat is particularly handsome, decorated with a continuous architectural motif and accented by carved corner blocks and rosette ornament. These details are carried down into the legs, which feature elongated fluting and classical proportions characteristic of French Neoclassical furniture of the period. The distressed painted surface is one of the most appealing aspects of the piece. Rather than appearing artificially aged, the finish has the character of an antique frame that has accumulated generations of wear, with areas of rubbed paint, exposed underlying layers, discoloration, and natural surface variation throughout. The result is a wonderfully timeworn appearance that works exceptionally well in both traditional French interiors and more relaxed, collected spaces. The finish allows the chair to retain the elegance of a formal Louis XVI fauteuil while giving it the relaxed character sought after by today's designers and collectors. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of metal reinforcement brackets installed along the rear of the chair. These brackets appear to have been added during the late 19th century, most likely as a period structural repair intended to reinforce the frame and preserve the integrity of the chair after generations of use. Their presence is an interesting part of the object's history and serves as a reminder that this is an authentic antique that was used, maintained, and preserved over many decades. Rather than attempting to conceal these later reinforcements, we feel they contribute to the chair's story and provide visible evidence of its continued life well beyond the 18th century. The chair does exhibit losses and age-related imperfections consistent with its considerable age, including several missing carved rosettes at the tops of the legs, minor losses to the carved decoration, and age gaps visible at some of the frame seams. These conditions are clearly visible in the photographs and are appropriate to disclose for a piece of this age. Importantly, the chair will be professionally reviewed by our refinisher prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the frame is sturdy and structurally sound. Any necessary stabilization will be addressed, and the painted finish can also be carefully touched up if desired by the purchaser, while preserving the character and patina that make the chair so appealing. The Louis XVI period represents one of the most important transitions in the history of French furniture, moving away from the exuberant curves and asymmetry of the preceding Rococo toward the ordered symmetry and classical references of the Neoclassical movement. Furniture from this period frequently incorporated fluted legs, rosettes, architectural moldings, oval forms, and other motifs inspired by the art and architecture of antiquity. This armchair embodies that aesthetic beautifully, with its disciplined proportions and classical ornament softened by the natural wear and patina acquired over more than two centuries. What makes this chair particularly compelling is its authenticity. Unlike later reproductions or 20th-century Louis XVI-style furniture, this is a genuine 18th-century French chair dating from the Louis XVI period itself. The later structural reinforcement, areas of loss, aged paint, seam separation, and surface wear all contribute to a remarkably tangible sense of history. It is a piece that has survived through multiple generations and periods of changing taste, retaining the essential character of the period in which it was originally made. This antique French fauteuil would make an exceptional accent chair in a formal living room, library, bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or private study. It would also be equally at home incorporated into a larger collection of French antiques, paired with an antique Louis XVI writing desk, commode, console, or secrétaire, or used as a statement piece within a more contemporary interior. Its restrained neoclassical form makes it surprisingly versatile, while the distressed painted finish adds the warmth and individuality that designers often seek when creating layered European interiors. For collectors of authentic French antiques, Louis XVI furniture, French Neoclassical seating, antique fauteuils, painted French furniture...

Pair of Late George II Mahogany Golden Silk Brocade Upholstered Armchairs, with carved foliate design to the arms and four cabriole legs. 40" H x 27" W x 24" D; seat: 17" H. Proven...

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...