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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Paolo Buffa ladder back armchairs pleasingly proportioned on cylindrical legs and softly curved ladder backs.
Italian, c.1950's.
Dimensions: H118 x W70 x D62 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pieces of furniture, made in sweeping curves of rosewood with simple detailing. There is a perfect blend not only of mid-century pragmatism about pieces, but the centuries of traditions that came before.
Working initially under Gio Ponti...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Classic lounge chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in original black leather, nicely aged but in good vintage condition. The base is black lacquered metal wi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs 'Z' Pair Lucite Plexiglass Cantilever Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A PAIR OF VINTAGE, LUCITE OR PLEXIGLASS, CANTILEVER, ‘Z’ CHAIRS
- Stylish minimalist design with distinctive low backs creating suitability for different functions: seating, occasio...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These ...
Category
1980s Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Provincial French Fruitwood Root Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950
Mid century Provincial French fruitwood root chair
Measures: W 65 x D 45 x H 73cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Ralph Lauren "Devonshire" Wing-Back Armchair - In Grey Herringbone Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an incredibly rare, large Ralph Lauren "Devonshire" Wing-Back Armchair, dressed in a peerless, top-grade, Ralph Lauren Woollen Herringbone fabric in a my...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail.
The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior design craze for Grotto furniture. The trend originat...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Peacock Chair Designed by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, Denmark, 1960
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton, Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Designed by Verner Panton in 1959 and produced by Plus-Linje in Denmark in 1960, the Peacock chair is a design classic.
Consisting of a bowl-shaped top and a cylindrical foot made...
Category
1960s Danish Space Age Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950’s Original Tolix Model a Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six '1643'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950?s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six (1643)
1950?s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs ? Set Of Six. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic cafe chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. This is a set of six rich dark green chairs...
Category
1950s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of early 18th century Louis XV chairs. Displaying carved walnut giltwood frames that have worn beautifully over the years - featurin...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Silk, Velvet
Gubi Beetle Pink Velvet Lounge Chair by GamFratsei
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Gubi Beetle Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with a sleek and modern design, this lounge chair features a soft pink velvet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Pair of George II walnut chairs
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Pair George II walnut chairs
A pair of Georgian walnut chairs, the backs with moulded detail and indented corners with veneered urn-shaped spla...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
English Aesthetic Movement Chair by Lamb of Manchester
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement chair
By Lamb of Manchester
designed by W.J. Estall
Of unique elegance and design, the black ebonised chair fashioned in the...
Category
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carved Burmese Chair Hardwood Burma Mayanmar Furniture 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous hardwood finely carved Burmese chair on cabrio legs
Circa 1840
Details to carving are incredibly intricate, definitely the work of a skil...
Category
1840s Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
A Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows, Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows, Lancaster
The pierced oval backs above shaped panel seats, on turned legs united by ‘X’ stretchers, both seat rails stampe...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
1830s English William IV Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
Category
18th Century English Sheraton Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV Grey Painted Bergere Armchair, Jean-Baptiste Lebas Floral
By Jean-Baptiste Lebas
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An elegant Louis XV grey painted Bergere by Jean-Baptiste Lebas. Upholstered in a striking period cream fabric, with a subtle green woven undertone, presenting charming red and green...
Category
18th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4533 pair of stylish Art Nouveau chairs, one being a carver chair, both having carved decoration to finely inlaid back, generous seat and tapered legs terminating in pad feet. This...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From Quality Timber.
Circa 1850
The Front Legs Being of a Ring Turned and Fluted Form, The Ba...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen to display at the annual exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild in 1949...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Trio of English made Regency period chairs. Late 18th century to early 19th century in age.
The chairs have their original ebonised black painted finish with original hand applied p...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Pine
B&B Italia “Metropolitan ME84” Armchair In Tan “Gamma” Leather 4 Available
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb B&B Italia “Metropolitan ME84” Armchair (one of 4 identical Armchairs available currently) dressed in a beautiful, peerless, top-grade “Gamma” leather in a light tan...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather
Louis XVI Crosse Renverse Stool Painted with Gold Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV crosse renverse style stool painted in a french grey with gold highlights.
Category
2010s British Louis XV United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Italian chairs by Velca
By Velca Legnano
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of upholstered Italian black metal and velvet chairs.
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Agate, Alabaster, Metal, Enamel
1950’s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine.
1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine. Cla...
Category
1950s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
12x Black Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, you will not find another set of 12 black leather chairs like this one on any web site worldwide! By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, circa 1960. V...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French carved and painted Louis XVI fauteuils, with oval backs, seats and armrests upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs: the splats inlaid with scallop shell, maskheads and strapwork on carved cabriole legs.
After the ascent of the Hanovarian Ge...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Societa Compensati Curvati Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in LEWES, GB
Very rare Societa Compensati Curvati chair, attributed to Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s. Good condition with some signs of wear to wooden seat. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Iron
Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Add a touch of class to your home with this stunning pair of antique Carolean hall chairs. Made from oak, they exude a warm brown colour that is perfect for any decor. The chairs are...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Black Leather Hammock Chair, Mogens Voltelen, circa 1930
By Mogens Voltelen
Located in London, GB
The interplay of straight and curved lines within the chair’s design is very visually satisfying. The rhythm of lines is evident not only in the mahogany wood frame but within the leather too. The seat and back having a hammock construction mean the leather is allowed to bow naturally.
The continuous curve that the back legs are carved into and the apron (wooden rail across the front) at the front of the chair both echo the exact arc of the leather hammock...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions.
The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
Category
2010s British Louis XV United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair Italian Hall Chairs Hand Carved Lime Wood, circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Lime Wood Carved Italian Hall Chairs.
circa 1880
The top featuring a rather grotesque carved mask, the front and back splat with stylised...
Category
1880s Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini, Luisella Chair for Poggi, Italy 1950s, model SD9
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured in Italy by Poggi in the late 1950s, the Luisa and Luisella chairs have become icons of Italian mid-century design.
The fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III-period, ca 1762.
A sophisticated antique Cockpen armchair in mahogany. With chinoiserie ope...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchair
This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have an...
Category
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009
Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm
Materials: American black walnut, black leather
Also available in European white oak, wax oiled ...
Category
2010s British Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Stunning Set of Four Walnut Queen Anne Dining Chairs Acanthus Leaf Carved Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four circa 1900 walnut Queen Anne dining chairs with black crushed velvet velour upholstery
A very good looking and decorat...
Category
Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Oak Chairs, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Pair
By Soborg Mobler, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in London, GB
A very rarely seen pair of Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 526 chairs in oak with cane back rests. These are a version of the model 526 which typically had a solid backrest. Wonderful angular m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIR WITH STUNNING INLAiD BACK PANEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Salon chair with ornately hand...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
Pair of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of late Regency oak hall chairs of a good colour and patina; the shaped backs finely carved with C scrolls, patera with spiral carved detail and splendid circular framed Princ...
Category
1820s English Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of regency mahogany hall chairs, the waisted panelled back with carved stretched swirls to top rail above Soanian squashed Greek key borders flanking a recessed and r...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools
A fantastic looking and well made pair, the chairs have been fully restored to include the leather being stripped back and hand dyed six times this wonder cigar brown colour, antiqued, sealed then waxed
These chairs are very rare and collectable, it truth I've never seen another with the built in leather topped...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of four walnut balloon back dining chairs, each chair with an openwork ring back interlaced with carved scrolling foliate detail, above the overstuffed serpentine seat, raised up...
Category
19th Century British Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat raised upon stop fluted front legs and kicked out ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Contemporary Ceramic "Elephant" Chair by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Located in London, GB
"Elephant" Chair by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Black stoneware open work evoking elephant foot, signed unique piece.
Dimensions: H 84 x W 55 x D 43.5 cm
Born in Marseille, Agnès Debize...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Armchair Throne Pair Italian Walnut Red Mohair Velvet Armorial Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare pair of late-Renaissance, Italian, upholstered, walnut, throne, open, armchairs or coppia di seggioloni, retaining their original armorials
These throne armchairs are characteristic of those found in Palazzo's in the Renaissance. They are elegant and substantial, injecting gravitas into the period or contemporary interior. It is exceptionally rare feature that they retain the original armorials with Ducal coronets which are beautifully worked in gold threadwork. One bears three fleurs-de-lys above three swords and the other a lion rampant. They are sturdy and usable and have a wonderful, lustrous, rich patina.
The rectangular backs and seats re-upholstered in a c.1920 mohair...
Category
Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Heal and Son Elbow Chair
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Heal and Son Ltd Arts and Crafts side chair in oak.
High back with curved arms over a generous and comfortable seat cushion. United by peripheral stretchers on both straigh...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Ceramic Chair "Entrelacs" by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Located in London, GB
Entrelacs chair by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Material: Stoneware, porcelain slip
Dimensions: H 87 x 46 x 43 cm
Year: 2019
One-of-a-kind piece, signed
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Stoneware
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
The Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair by Fritz Hansen is an iconic design masterpiece that blends timeless elegance with functional versatility. Crafted from pressure-moulded veneer, its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Steel
B&B Italia Husk Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Husk Armchair by B&B Italia, a true statement piece for any luxury living space. This stunning armchair features a unique design, with its shell-like structure and pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern United Kingdom - Chairs
Materials
Leather
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