19th Century French Napoleon III Period Black Lacquer Prayer Chair or Prie Dieu
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period black lacquer prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French, features a central medallion with Madonna and child in mother of pearl inla...
Mother-of-Pearl, Mohair, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Black Lacquer Bridge Chairs with Nail Head Trim
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-twentieth century French chairs features black lacquered frames with curved armrests. The French refer to these as bridge chairs since this style was popular at the ...
Ash
$2,627 / set
H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Antique Armchair Fauteuil Napoleon III Upholstery and Beech French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of fauteuil armchair French Napoleon III, circa 1880 Antique, late 19th century, Sound and solid It can be recovered if you wish but the velvet is clean and in good conditio...
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III painted chair, France, 1850s.
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,322
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Sold|$3,500
H 40 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved with tracery and Gothic elements Flat top inscribed "Sancta Maria Sancte Leo Orate p...
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahog...
Mahogany
$721Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century. It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III slipper chair, 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Napoleon III slipper chair 19th century, slipper chair / chair. Ready for reupholstering. Sturdy and solid. Stands on elegant black legs with brass castors. Dimensions: 50W x 80H x...
Textile, Wood
White Lacquered Armchair, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
White lacquered Italian armchair designed for terrace or garden use, featuring brass-capped finials and spherical decorative elements. The backrest is composed of vertical slats. The...
Plastic
American Military Airplane Seat Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Space age hyper-modern aluminum and steel aircraft chair. Extremely comfortable and needless to say very sturdy and durable. Was originally coated in p...
Chrome
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery. Good strong, sturdy condition.
Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French, features an intricately hand-carved cross with a central sunburst flanked by drapery and a...
Mohair, Walnut
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H 35 in W 23 in D 17 in
French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the twentieth century features turned legs and seat back supports of faux bamboo. From the French Colonial period when the Fren...
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Leather Seat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period mahogany armchair or bergere features a curved back with scrolled armrests and two turned front legs with inverted fluting....
Leather, Mahogany
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H 34.25 in W 15.25 in D 16 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs Pressed Seats circa1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Baumann, this pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features pressed wood seats and seat backs detailed with classic stylized irises and scrolling le...
Bentwood
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H 34.25 in W 15.25 in D 20 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Pressed Seats, c. 1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features pressed wood seats and seat backs detailed with classic stylized lilies and scrolling leaves. The seats rest on...
Bentwood
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVi style opera chairs features hand carved rosettes at the die joints and a central rosette on the back surrounded by a carved swag ...
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
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H 38 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style medallion back side chairs features hand carved rosettes at the die joints. The chairs are upholstered in blue mohair and finished...
Mohair, Wood
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Folding Iron and Oak Garden Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French garden chairs from the mid-twentieth century is constructed of iron with oak slats. The set includes four side chairs and two armchairs and each can be folded ...
Iron
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H 33.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Opera Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French opera chairs is constructed of solid walnut and features hand carved Louis XVI style knotted ribbons at ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 35.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs Occasional Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late eighteenth century French Directoire period painted side chairs features its original patina. Their curved seat backs are detailed with a classic hand carved palmet...
Mohair, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a chaise chauffeuse or fireside chair in English due to its low seat height of 15 inches, this mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period hand painted tole chair...
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
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H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Pair of French Giltwood Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French opera chairs from the turn of the 20th century features a giltwood faux bamboo frame. The top of the ladder back is finished wit...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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