19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Armchair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered armchair set of four pieces. Each chair is in great antique condition. Signed and dated underneath by the maker. Immacul...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Six “La Restauration” garden chairs France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Six 1880s garden metal and wood chairs, from the restaurant « La Restauration » in the park of the city of Vichy, center of France. In good condition. Two series of six available.
Metal
Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Velvet Upholstery, 1880
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs Early 19th Century, Good Condition with Cut Velvet Upholstery. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Walnut
$4,720Sale Price|41% Off
Bergere in Giltwood Style Louis XIV Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremly rare bergere upholster with aubusson tapisterie louis XIV style in giltwood, very confortable, the carving of this bergere is whismical.,its very rare that the tapistery ...
Giltwood
$5,463 / set
Antique table with 6 chairs from around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining table with six chairs from the late 19th century, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats and backs of the chairs are covered with ...
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pair 19th Century French gilt wood Salon chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A impressive good quality pair of 19th Century French carved gilt wood Salon arm chairs, each with scrolling foliate decoration, tapestry to the back rest and seats, raised on elegan...
Giltwood
Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. Th...
Mahogany
$1,749
Pair of Salon Chairs
Located in London, England
Pair of French salon chairs on cabriole legs in original paint finish.
Beech
Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of French Classic Os De Mouton Arm Chairs that are old enough to have been assembled with wood pegs. When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chai...
Wood
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV tapestry / tapestry suite, Napoleon III, circa 1880. Genuine gold leaf on solid wood. Hand-carved wooden body.
Wood
Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XV style Upholstered Bergere Chair Hand-Made in France during the late 1800's from Solid Walnut. The seat cushion is down filled and the seat back is padded with...
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,424 / set
Arras Lions Paw Garden Chairs, 19th C, Set of 3
By Arras Foundry
Located in Hastings, GB
These are the original antique Arras, not to be confused with modern reproductions. Absolutely beautiful set of three antique Arras iron chair with arms. These are the very early ...
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Armchairs with Stripe Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant pair of antique armchairs in a study, library, or living room for comfortable seating with strong architectural presence. Crafted in France circa 1880, the chairs ...
Walnut, Textile
$1,289Sale Price|32% Off
Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks, loss of gilt. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upho...
Upholstery, Walnut
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