$30,000 / set
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
I certainly recognize it as a Boston chair considering all the individual elements, but the combination is particularly elegant.”
Mahogany
$55,000
Klismos Chair
By William Hancock
Located in New York, NY
This chair is one of an extremely small number of Boston chairs that is labeled or stamped by its maker or retailer.
Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market.
Mahogany
Early 19th Century "Boston Rocker" Rocking Chair Hand Made
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 19th Century Boston Rocker rocking chair totally hand constructed from 1st cut pine trees.
Pine, Paint
Mid 19th Century Boston Rocker - Rocking Chair Original Paint Stenciled
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic American Boston hand painted and stenciled spindle back rocker all original. Wear to the areas such as the arms and the rockers, some peeling paint on the back rest. A very s...
Hardwood, Paint
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
At the back of the chairs there are seven turned spindles topped with a broad curved rail.
Maple, Pine, Hickory
$3,600Sale Price|44% Off
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...
Mahogany
Small Settee in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in New York, NY
Its sabre legs, for example, as seen straight on from the left and right ends, are closely related to the legs, as seen from the front, on a group of chairs of undisputed Boston orig...
Wood
Black Boston rocking chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black Boston Rocking chair with original painted finish.
Decorated Boston Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
19th century American Rocker paint decorated rocking chair brown and gold detailing and pink flowers.
Wood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 24 in
Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Chair with Horseshoe Seat Boston, circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
This chair, which retains its original surface, which has been waxed over time, is a desirable form for the corner chair. The usual form is that of a square seat. Often, these chairs...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17 in D 20.25 in
Important Rare Set of Six Neoclassical Side Chairs, Boston, circa 1815
Located in Providence, RI
Of interest is that these chairs, typical of Boston work, share a very dense and substantial aspect which is successfully juxtaposed upon a light, delicate drapery motif, the combina...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Six Classical Stylized Gondola Chairs, circa 1820-1830, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
These dining/side chairs are among the most developed of their type in America during the late 1st quarter/early second quarter of the 19th century. Note the side supports; how they ...
Mahogany
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is quite substantial, with beautifully carved scrolled arms with lambs’ tongue detail at the top. It is in fine condition with springs and good upholstery. This very comf...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
American Queen Anne Period Walnut Sidechair Boston Origin Cabriole Legs Pad Feet
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne period walnut sidechair from a Boston cabinetmaker. This elegant chair is distinguished by its cabriole legs, pad feet and vase form splat.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16 in
Pair Exceptional Paint-Decorated Windsor Chairs, Probably Boston, c 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Massachusetts, probably Boston, circa 1820-1830. Other similar examples of his chairs are published.
Wood
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By Henry Hobson Richardson 1, A.H. Davenport
Located in Providence, RI
Davenport Company of Boston, Massachusetts. This chair is one of two known to exist.
Oak
19THC NEW ENGLAND BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-BROWN PAINTED SURFACE BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR-WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE AND GREAT FORM IN PRISTINE CONDITION
Pine
Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820.
Mahogany, Upholstery
FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR FROM PA.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM 19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BOSTON ROCKER IS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AND HAS A INTERESTING WIDE SEAT AND VERY CONFERTABLE TOO.THE BOTTOM IS SIGNED ...
Pine
19thc Original Black Painted & Stenciled Fruit Boston Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc Original black painted and original gilded stenciling of fruit on the inside back splash of the rocker. The surface is the best. The condition is very good & sturdy .
Sold
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
American Boston Rocking Chair with Original Paint and Stencilled Decoration
Located in Sherborne, GB
This beautiful and unusual rocking chair originates from Boston in the USA. There are stencilled decorations featuring a Manor House, figures on horses and gardens.
Beech
"Derby & Co. Boston and New York" Swivel Chair with Adjustable Backrest
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful office chair from the early 20th century. The armchair is height adjustable, swiveling and has a flexible backrest. Especially nice is the Art Deco shape in combination wit...
Iron
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H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Boston rocker. Features a black painted finish with hand stencilled fruit and flower deisgns. Includes a contoured rail over a pierced splat and lower rail over ...
Hardwood, Paint
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H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Federal Mahogany Side Chairs from Boston Massachusetts
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted during the Federal period, this set of side chairs exemplifies practicality and elegance. Federal period furniture was influenced by the Georgian and Adam styles, characteriz...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 41.25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Gothic Revival Chair Signed and Dated 1903
Located in Peabody, MA
An exquisitely carved Boston School Arts & Crafts chair in the Gothic Revival manner, with panels depicting St.
Oak
American Mahogany Hepplewhite Arm Chair. Boston, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Hepplewhite armchair with scrolled reeded ringed arms, reeded urn finial, and terminating on tapered legs with spade feet. Chair is upholstered in white muslin. Bos...
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of American Cast Iron Garden Chairs by W.A Snow, Boston
Located in Essex, MA
Each with central bronze urn with trailing leaves, grate seat with Klismos form legs. Signed by maker.
Iron
Sold
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century Cast Iron Garden Chairs by W. A. Snow, Boston
By William Snow
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These quality iron garden chairs are signed W. A. Snow, Boston. The backs feature lidded urns and swags.
Iron
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H 45.38 in W 29.75 in D 27.38 in
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800. Provenance in the Israel sack collection and in a single collection since 1931 Thi...
Boston Classical Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Reupholstered rounded back and straight seat raised on turned legs and casters.
Mahogany
18th Century Boston Massachusetts Walnut Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Milford, NH
Probably Boston, MA, in origin, circa 18th century, in very good overall condition, with a small crest repair.
Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 24 in D 30 in
Antique Boston Rocking Chair Original Paint / Stencil / Gilt Decoration, 1860
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American Boston rocking chair in all original antique condition w/ black painted surface, stenciled flower basket decoration at back crest, stenciled flower decoration front ...
Wood, Paint
Boston Panel Chairs
Located in Katonah, NY
These curtain-style chairs, termed "Boston Panel", were offered by a few American manufacturers.
Iron
American Painted Windsor Arm Chair
By Seaver and Frost
Located in Great Barrington, MA
The paint is very old but there appears to be an earlier ochre color beneath the creamy yellow. Chairs of this particular model are associated with the Boston chair makers Seaver and...
Paint
Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Wells, ME
Very fine Boston Chippendale carved walnut corner chair with a rare crest carved with a basket flanked by acanthus leaves.
Walnut
Rare Set of Rodback Windsor Chairs, Boston Circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of 6 Painted Massachusetts Rodback Windsor side chairs of rare form. The unusual clothespin backs arching gracefully backward combined with quarter-segmented legs and full box ...
Maple, Ash
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H 59.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Walnut Lodge Chair with Decorative Carved Arch by Shaw Furniture Co., Boston, MA
By Shaw Furniture Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Manufactured by the Shaw Furniture Company of Boston, Massachusetts, these beautiful high-back lodge chairs have a wonderful decorative arched detail carved in walnut.
Walnut
Rare Pair of Samuel Gragg 'Elastic' Chairs, Boston, circa 1808
Located in Essex, MA
A rare pair of painted ash and hickory painted bentwood chairs by Samuel Gragg (American, 1772-1855), made in Boston, circa 1808, one with distressed early finish, the other with res...
Ash, Hickory
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H 37.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable and cleverly designed mid-19th century metamorphic oak library step chair, circa 1850, signed in three places by noted maker A. Eliaers. The chair is upholstered in a mo...
Velvet, Oak
Queen Anne Walnut Wing (Easy) Chair, Boston, MA, 1740-50
Located in Providence, RI
This wing chair was handled by John Walton, a major dealer in American decorative arts, and came out of the estate of the collectors, Ann and Philip Holzer This chair relates very cl...
Walnut, Upholstery
American Mid-19th Century Boston Rocker, circa 1840
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Also included, framed original album cover of Louis Armstrong sitting in an identical chair.
Oak
Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Located in Alexandria, VA
This set includes two armchairs and six side chairs. Probably either Boston or Salem, Massachusetts.
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 16 in D 15.25 in
Side Chair with Micmac Porcupine Quillwork Panels Probably Scottish, 1850-1875
Located in Litchfield, CT
Interestingly many of the best preserved examples are found in European collections although a number of Canadian institutions as well as renowned American museums such as the Museum...
Mahogany
Maple Queen Anne Wing Chair, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is a fine Queen Anne wing chair in superb condition throughout. A related chair is illustrated as a "best" example in Sack's latest "Good, Better, Best". This chair is early, as...
Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
This was a very popular form but few survive because of the somewhat open style of the arms. A good example of how these are used is illustrated in the attached views of rooms in the...
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H 48.25 in W 34.5 in D 29.5 in
Upholstered Wing Chair with Carved Knees and Claw and Ball Feet, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best, most highly developed form of the colonial wing chair produced in Boston, circa 1760. A mate to it is in the MFA (see scanned image below).
Fabric, Mahogany
Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill
Located in Sharon, MA
These important Federal lolling chairs were made by Lemuel Churchill in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mahogany, Ash
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Chairs Designed by David Kendall, c. 1894
Located in Essex, MA
The McKinley chair was in production for 30 years." - Barbara Garet, from her article "100 Years of Furniture Design" Provenance: A private club in Boston, with two chairs retain...
Oak, Cane
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H 48.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Caned Beechwood William and Mary Armchair with Scrolled Arms and Spanish Feet
Located in Providence, RI
Also, note the wonderfully developed crest on this chair, which relates to the simplified American version of a side chair produced in Boston.
Beech, Cane
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H 35 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Chair with Square Back Elegant Chartreuse Fabric
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Pataskala, OH
During our last trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston we found very similar chairs in the Swan collection, circa 1880.
$260,000
W 140 in L 222 in
1750s Tan Camel Floral George III Axminster Carpet 11'8"x18'6" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
18th Century George III Period Axminster Carpet ( 11'8" x 18'6" - 356 x 564 ) 18th Century English Axminster Carpet, Circa 1750 An exceptional and rare 18th-century English Axminster...
Wool
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
Antique Arts & Crafts William Morris Design Rug. Size: 19 ft x 30 ft
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and rare large oversized antique Arts & Crafts William Morris Design rug, country of origin / rug type: Irish rug, circa date: Late 19th century. Size: 19 ft x 30 ft (5.7...
Wool
$21,865Sale Price|35% Off
H 15.95 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinge...
Iron
$24,700Sale Price|35% Off
H 49.25 in W 98 in D 28 in
Irish Regency Mahogany Barley Twist Three Drawer Sideboard with Paw Feet, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Irish Regency mahogany three drawer reeded sideboard with decorative scrolled back splash, gardrooned molded edge, and resting on the original barley twist legs with lions paw feet. ...
Mahogany, Oak
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
Mahogany
$47,500 / set
H 51.25 in W 78.5 in D 38 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs), all of ...
Fabric, Wood
Important Irish Georgian Console Table by Mack, Williams & Gibton
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in Greenwich, CT
Most impressive George IV period mahogany serving/console table by the leading Dublin firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton, having arched architectural backsplash over richly patinated ...
Mahogany
$40,847 / set
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Pair of 19th Century Irish Regency Console Tables by Williams and Gibton, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
The rectangular white marble tops above lotus-leaf carved friezes, the cabriole supports with acanthus-carved knees and claw and ball feet, on rectangular plinths. Circa 1820 I...
Marble
$1,495
H 32 in W 18 in D 21 in
American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Restored American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chair. The chair feature a boxed slip seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted cabinet. The most unique two door two drawer cabinet is raised by elegant cabriole legs and display...
Wood
Large English Giltwood Mirror in the 18th Century Style
Located in London, GB
A giltwood mirror in the mid-18th century manner. Enclosed within a carved and gilded swept and shaped symmetrical frame, adorned with ‘C’ scrolls, foliated and floral ornamentati...
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Period Brown Floral Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Period Brown Floral Axminster Rug Made in England, circa 1830 Wilton carpet, Regency period 24' 6" x 16' 9" (747 x 511 cm)
Wool
$164,615 / set
H 49.61 in W 30.32 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Impressive Marble, Porcelain, and Ormolu Mounted Victorian Secretaires
Located in London, GB
Pair of impressive marble, porcelain, and ormolu mounted Victorian secretaires English, 19th Century Height 126cm, width 77cm, depth 37cm This stunning pair are a showcase of Engl...
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Three-Piece Seating Group
Located in New York, NY
Three-piece group of empire seating includes canape and two bergeres canape - H 36 in; bergere - H 35-1/4.
Wood
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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