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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
By Thomas Chippendale, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this suite of eight period George III circa 1830 hand made in England Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat co...
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1830s English Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Contemporary Reposer Special Edition Chair in British Wool and Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Construction: solid...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century bamboo canework chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of chinese export canework chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could p...
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1950s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
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 armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster with Burr Walnut panels A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Burr Walnut panels before, the leather seat pads have been restored by my leather polishers, they have been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
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18th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Desk Elbow Chair, English, Oak, Office Seat, Drawing Room, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk elbow chair. An English, oak office seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing elbow chair, ideal for the drawing room or home office Displ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Masonic Lodge Ceremonial Throne Chair with Magic Symbols
Located in London, GB
Antique Masonic Chair, Throne Chair, Gothic Chair, Occult Chair, Religious Antique Chair, Masonic Antique. Early 19th Century Masonic Lodge Ceremonial T...
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany...
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1810s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Cotacachi Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1960s Cotacachi Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo.
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Brutalist United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Small Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this late 19th Century Windsor Chair from The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire. Made from elm and oak this chair is in excellent structural condition with a lovely n...
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Late 19th Century British Country Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France. England, circa 1820. Why we like them These fine hall chairs have a particularly elegant and sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also of great colour and natural patination, these chairs are highly decorative and rare. Attribution The design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Ambrose Heals for Heals of London. A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seated chairs designed by Ambrose Heals. These chairs are part of one of the first bedroom suits he de...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Rush

Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery. German, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm The...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Antler, Upholstery

Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...
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19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Other

18th Century and Later French Louis XIV Dressing Stool
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A charming 18th-century and later French Louis XIV dressing stool. Raised on four carved legs, united by a central-shaped stretcher. Displaying a whitewashed based, 18th century and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Beech

Handcrafted Lounge Chair
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted contemporary lounge chair in yellow pine. The freehand waves cut into the wood in this arm chair beautifully enhance the gorgeous growth ring patterns in this timber. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Pine

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Postmodern Metalwork Throne Chair
Located in Surbiton, GB
A very unusual, likely one of a kind, Postmodern metalwork ‘throne’ chair. Unattributed, late 20th Century production. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 138.5 Width: 41 Depth: 46 H...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Steel

Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Elm

Four Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Set of 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 chair...
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1980s French Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Metal

1930s Oak & Rope Bentwood Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Conwy, GB
An unrestored original example.
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs Circa 1880 on this classic pair of Victorian saloon chairs Would be a his and...
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1880s Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Fine Pair of Gillows Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of early nineteenth century mahogany hall chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with shaped seats, narrow back splats, and with four out-splayed legs.
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Early 19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...
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1780s English Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entire...
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19th Century Irish Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

Magistretti Carimate Dining Chair by CINNY Hand-Finished with Custom Seatpads
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The much-adored Carimate Chair, coveted amongst Magistretti collectors, is a sophisticated addition to any dining table setting. They were originally crafted for the Carimate golf cl...
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1960s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Senate Chair, Leather & Teak from Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This pair of Pierre Jeanneret Senate Armchairs with black leather upholstery and teak legs is a stunning example of mid-century modern design, merging refined elegance with exception...
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Mid-20th Century Indian United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Of Vintage Elbow Chairs, French, Georgian Revival, Armchair, Sheraton Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage open elbow chairs. A French, mahogany and walnut Georgian revival armchair in Sheraton taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Inviting vintage...
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Mid-20th Century French Georgian United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous and on trend pair of English grotto chairs Elegant carved with rococo motifs including shell back rests Such a characterful pair and great as accent chairs We date this pair...
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1930s Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century and bears the label “Mobilier International, bld Voltaire a’ Paris“. Mobilier International are an authorised manufacturer producing the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames using...
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20th Century British United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail with open lattice work splat and shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat....
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1780s English George III Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Other

Postmodern 'Solid Chairs' by Heinz Landes, Germany, 1986.
By Heinz Landes
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern 'Solid chairs' designed by Heinz Landes in 1986 as part of the Neues Deutsches Design movement. Composed from bent rebar set in to concrete bases. The chairs are industria...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Chippendale Period Carved Carver/Arm/Desk Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A particularly fine quality 18th century mahogany Chippendale period mahogany armchair profusely and finely carved to the back and arms with trailing acanthus, flowerheads and 'C' sc...
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1970’s French Original White Outdoor Metal Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available. We sourced these chairs from the Egon Eiremann house in Baden Baden, Germany. Egon Eiremann was one of Germany most prominent architects and furniture designers of the late 20th Century. The chairs were bought for his home, he had a reputation for hosting lavish and stylish gatherings and this set of over seventy chairs...
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1970s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Restored Vintage Brown Leather Marcel Breuer B34 Fasem Dining Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of four, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leather retailed through Fasem 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 These truly are a very rare suite, it's hard to find one of these chairs from this era let alone four, they have all been restored to include having the leather washed back, they’ve then been hand dyed six times, lightly antiqued, sealed then finally waxed down and polished. They are the only suite in the entire world in this exact colour and look a million dollars. They are also super comfortable hence they have stood the test of time and become a true icon. These have countless credits to their name, they have been exhibition in the metropolitan museum of art, the V&A, they have won awards, anyone who is a fine furniture connoisseur will recognize them straight away Condition wise, they have been restored as mentioned, the idea being to keep all the original patina which shows the age and wear, but giving them a one off colour Dimensions Height:- 86cm Width:- 49cm Depth:- 63.5cm Seat height:- 45.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingba...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters
By Reuter Products, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two of these original vintage Garden Egg chairs in white with blue cushions, designed for use indoors and outdoors by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters in the former East Germany, pri...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Open Arm Chair. Circa 1890 This Pretty Chair Being of a Rather Unusual Design. Raised Upon Tapered Front Legs and Swept Back Legs with Turned Stretchers. The Chair F...
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1890s Sheraton Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century E W Godwin Mahogany Bow Back Chair William Watt
By Edward William Godwin, William Watt
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An exceptional Bow back corner chair dating from the 1870s attributed to E W Godwin, probably made by William Watt. Very well constructed Bow chair with circular seat and bobbin turn...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Mahogany Antique Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 very unusual antique Swedish flame mahogany Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif in ormolu style and gracefully curved front...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Birch

Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 in date. These lovely chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid maho...
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1820s British Regency Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs - Large Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs - Large Quantities Available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered tha...
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1950s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and unusual English Art Deco aviator-style club chair in oak. The supple cognac leather fluted back complements the generous leather hide spri...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 1950s Wicker and Iron Frame Pod Capsule Lounge Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of 1950s pod capsule lounge chairs made with a circular woven wicker seat on a black iron frame.
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20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rupert Bevan Croft Bar Stool (in customer's own choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our Croft Dining Chair, the Croft Bar Stool was created to give the design versatility, allowing the sophistication of its finishes and bespoke upholstery to move seamles...
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21st Century and Contemporary British British Colonial United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
By René Prou
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou for the exquisite Claridge’s Hotel London . C1930s .
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Iron

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Priced per chair. Signs of use and wear and some minor losses but in good structur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rupert Bevan Lafon Bar Stool (in customer's own choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
The Lafon Bar Stool reworks the original design for the bar setting. Crafted with a patinated brass plated finish pedestal and backsplat, and generous upho...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly impressive rare French carved Régence period giltwood fauteuil / armchair of imposing proportions with needlework upholstery. French - circa 1715 Of grand scale, this ...
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1710s Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

1960's Mullca Simple Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mullca Simple Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available. One of our most favourite makers, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that w...
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1960s French Vintage United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stunning antique Victorian quality carved walnut ladies chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique Victorian quality carved walnut ladies chair, having a quality carved walnut back with turned reeded supports, standing on turned reeded tapering legs to the front a...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and ra...
Category

1710s English Queen Anne Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English Ladder back armchair, Early 19th Century A country-made early 19th century ladder back armchair. Made in Ash with great patina and origi...
Category

Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Ash

B&B Italia Armchairs – “MAXALTO KALOS 9750” – In Tan Brown “ALFA” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, impeccable identical pair of Maxalto “Kalos 9750_N” Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house, B&B Ita...
Category

2010s United Kingdom - Chairs

Materials

Leather

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