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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Nice Vintage Set of circa 1930's English Oak Stacking Chairs with Period Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1930’s English oak stacking chairs.
A good looking and rustic suite of stacking chairs, they are in ori...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl, teak 108 Chair, 1946, made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, stamped
This is an early original chair, made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen and bearing the stampe...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Restored Pair of Antique Regency Bolster Arm Brown Leather Library Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with Bolster arms
A fantastic looking a...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield green velour library armchair
A very well made and unique armchair, originally de...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne armchair
Well, where to begin, what an interestin...
Category
20th Century English Gothic United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Iron
George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved mahogany framed George II style Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet
A very...
Category
20th Century English George II United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice.
Originally ...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon.
Inspired by women’s swimming...
Category
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed whiskey brown leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair...
Category
Early 1800s British Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
12 Les Arcs Dining Chairs Design by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of 12 chairs, difficult to find a set of chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own the great Sir Rod Stewart's pair of original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
Located in Worcester, GB
Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
United Kingdom, Late 20th Century
An imaginative and sculptural designer chair, created in the late 20th century from repurposed Vi...
Category
Late 20th Century British United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist High Back Chair (1 of 6)
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unusual 20th Century high back chairs made from solid wood and featuring splayed front legs and an obelisk like back rest.
There are 6 chairs available. Price is per chair.
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ladder Back Paolo Buffa Style Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of two elegant curved ladder back hall chairs in the manner of Paolo Buffa. Newly upholstered in scarlet velvet.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair.
A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Surface Chair by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Two Royal Designers for Industry, one from the world of furniture design, and one from the world of Formula 1 racing car design collaborated. With an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of Six Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
Early 20th century Set of six Venetian dining chairs painted with an aged gold highlight .
They have reupholstered with a linen fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Antique Carved Victorian Oxblood Leather Burgermeister Chair 17th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th design
A very well made and decorative c...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
Category
20th Century English Regency United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Ebonised Tub Chair, in the style of Godwin.
Located in London, GB
Charming ‘Anglo Japanese’ ebonised tub chair in the style of E.W. Godwin.
England c. 1870s
Provenance: Fine Art Society, Bond Street, London 1980s, Priva...
Category
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1950's Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available. Absolutely s...
Category
1950s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF FENDI ALLIGATOR CROCODILE PATINA BROWN LEATHER OCCASIONAL CHAIRs
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of handmade, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather high back occasional chairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
I have in total two large bedroom occasional high back chairs, a massive Emperor size bed...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
This is one for the purest of true folk-art furniture, In the form of a late 18th Century Welsh ‘comb-back’ stick back chair. U...
Category
1780s Welsh Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Cassina Dining Chairs by Farina Morez Ruggero, Italy, circa 1952
By Cassina, Farina Morez Ruggero
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of teak dining chairs designed by Farina Morez Ruggero. Originally designed for a restaurant in the northern Italian town of ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery.
Good strong, sturdy condition.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Bronze Leaf Chair by Clotilde Ancarani
By Clotilde Ancarani
Located in London, GB
Green patina bronze leaf chair by Clotilde Ancarani.
Dimensions : H 73 x 52 x 54 cm
Available in gold and brown patina.
Born in the United State...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Porada Arlekin Dining Chair by E. Gottein & G.F. Coltella
By Eric Gottein
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Porada Arlekin Dining Chair, a stunning addition to any luxury dining space. Crafted with the finest attention to detail, this chair boasts a sleek and modern design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Fruit Wood Carved Chair Cherubs Holding a Crown and Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original 18th-century hand carved from solid Fruitwood high back occasional chairs
A good looking and well-made pair, the fr...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and carved with beribboned foliate sprays in the centre, the shaped seat rail set above t...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high tension strap that provides a back rest and seat wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available.
Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material.
The sing sing sing...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair standing on confidently lobed baluster front legs, with splayed legs to the rear, all with porcelain castors; the horseshoe-shaped back with pierced scrolls and a buttoned red leather upholstery matching the seat.
English, circa 1850
This chair is nearly identical to the so-called "Charles Dickens Chair" (A9979) at the Museum of London, sharing many carved features. The famous author...
Category
19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Exceptional Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chairs Mother of Pearl
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Liberty’s style Aesthetic movement occasional side chairs with mother of pearl inlay and ornate carvings
A ve...
Category
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Stunning Suite of Original Solid Hardwood Victorian Maple & Co. Dining Chairs
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Maple & Co. solid mahogany dining chairs
These chairs are part of a suite
These are a very well made set, ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1959
One chair has France & Son label to back stretcher
Reupholstered in ochre a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four Mid-Century Stacking Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of four Dutch stacking chairs with cream tubular steel legs and pale lacquered plywood seats.
Category
1960s Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Demountable Rope Chairs & Sofa Set, 1953, Chandigarh India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Demountable Rope Set, 1953
Burmese teak frame, cotton strapping and rope back
Sofa
Width - 134 cm - 52¾ inches
Depth - 61 cm - 24 inches
Height - 70 cm - 27½ inches
Seat Height - 36 cm - 14¼ inches
Chairs
Width - 52.5 cm - 20¾ inches
Depth - 60 cm - 23½ inches
Height - 69.5 cm - 27¼ inches
Seat Height - 36 cm - 14¼ inches
From a private residence, Chandigarh India
A fantastic early example and original set of Pierre Jeanneret Rope Back Demountable Chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rope, Teak
Huge Fully Restored Antique Chesterfield Club Armchair Whisky Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, original late Victorian Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung frame and hor...
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mw Chair 01 Retro Inspired Chair in Shaped Walnut and Solid Steel Frame
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
A retro-style chair featuring an ergonomic shaped wooden seat in-cased in a hand-bent steel frame with solid wood backrest. It works as a dining chair, office chair, or side chair.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel
6 Knoll Studio “Brno” Armchair Suite in Chrome & Pale Ivory Leather
By Knoll
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a sublime, immaculately-presented suite of 6 “Brno” Tubular-Bar Armchairs in Pale Ivory Leather, manufactured by the leading Furniture manufacturer, Knoll Studio.
In a wor...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather
An Oak Turners 19th Century Triform Chair
Located in London, GB
An Oak Turners Chair In 18th Century Style, 19th Century Triform Seat.
Featuring turned arms and legs, with a rushed woven seat in a triangular form. This seat has beautiful spindl...
Category
1870s European Jacobean Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Extremely Sought After Spaghetti Set of Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1960s extremely sought after Spaghetti set of chairs in mint vintage condition.
Seat height: 35cm, height: 66cm, depth: 66cm, width: 66cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Hunter Chair by Karl Friedrich Förster, c.1980
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern industrial style ‘Hunter’ side chair, designed by Karl Friedrich Förster and produced by KFF, c.1980
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: 88
Width: 55
Depth: 55
In good vin...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Regency Hall Chairs Shield Back Gillows Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of fine quality mahogany hall shield back chairs in the style of Gillow of Lancaster
Late Regency period Circa 1815
Excellent condition with no loose joints or wobbly legs
Gillo...
Category
1810s Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A George II Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
A mid 18th Century mahogany Gainsborough chair, of broad and low proportions, with shaped stop rail and magnificently carved arms depicting sabre toothed beasts, with carved lion mas...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note t...
Category
1830s English William IV Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s.
Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pie...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fa...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Iron
FOUR FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH GOTHIC CARVED PANELS MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale four stunning fully restored antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels ...
Category
Early 1900s English Gothic Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set 8 William IV Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of William IV dining chairs
These chairs stand upon ''Gillow's'' style turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs
The freshly reupholstered seat is of a lift out ...
Category
Early 1900s William IV Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Eight Hand Carved Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Antique Jacobean Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of eight original, early Victorian, hand carved Jacobean revival dining chairs with hand car...
Category
19th Century English Jacobean Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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