ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, handmade made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfig...
Leather, Oak
SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1880 Please note...
Oak
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair, Paisley Upholstered, Circa 1880
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo rocking chair with paisley upholstered seat and back
Bamboo, Upholstery
Victorian Brass Side Chairs, Campaign Style, Horseshoe Design, 1880
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (19/20th Cent) military style brass high back side chairs with rifle design and horseshoe seat and back
Brass
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of six original Victoria Walnut framed cabriolet legged dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms Please note...
Walnut
SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Antique French Walnut Cane Back Side Chairs, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French walnut cane back side chairs, circa 1880.
Walnut
Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Some mother of pearl inlay missing, great antique patina 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880 Dimensions: 18" W × 15" D × 40" H.
Wood
Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut Wood, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Egypt, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Some mother of pearl inlay missing, great antique patina 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880 Dimensions: 18" W × 15" D × 41" H.
Wood
Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Some mother of pearl inlay missing, great antique patina 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880 Dimensions: 18" W × 13.5" D × 41" H.
Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Set of 8 Antique English Mahogany Dining Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 antique English mahogany dining chairs, circa 1880.
Mahogany
$2,269Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Textile, Walnut
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and super collectable Antique Victorian George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restore...
Leather, Oak
Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with crocodile leather embosse...
Crocodile, Oak
$3,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs. Carved and inlaid wood. Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal friezes marquetry.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sculptural armless chair c. 1880, often referred to in international markets as a “Slipper” or “Boudoir” Chair, features the signature high, curved back and generous, low-set ci...
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Mahogany
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Walnut High Chair, Hand-Crafted, Directoire Style, Italy, 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian walnut high chair: sturdy, simple, comfortable with the rounded backrest. If you want a cushion, no problem: there are many ones, easily washable. M/1004.
Walnut
$4,900
Dog Eared Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is a true conversation chair! England, circa 1880.
Oak
$1,642Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, carved oak seat in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Textile, Oak
$1,875
Alsace Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century wooden chair from the Alsace region of France exemplifies rustic craftsmanship.
Wood
LOVELY SET OF 6 HENRY II CIRCA 1880 FRENCH OAK & EMBOSSED LEATHER DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining ch...
Leather, Oak
Fine Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs A very rare and totally...
Leather, Oak
American Victorian Rocking Chair, Maple & Red Velvet, Circa 1880-1900
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
Maple, Velvet
Set of Four Napoleon III Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful set of four Napoleon III dining chairs in mahogany with upholstered back and seat, cabriole front legs, and a carved lily on the arched and pierced crest rail, and o...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 14 Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand set of 14 antique English Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, circa 1880. 2 Arm Chairs: 38 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 23 1/4" D x 19" SH 12 Side Chairs: 38 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 21 ...
Mahogany
19th Century German Hall Bull Horn Chair, Black Forest, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century very unusual hall chairs fashioned from bull horns. These chairs are usually from the Swiss / German borders (the Black Forest) and we a fashionable home decorat...
Horn
Small Piano Stool in Polished Walnut with Marquetry from 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Originally used as a piano stool or small salon chair in the late 19th century. — Period: 1880 — Material: Polished walnut with marquetry — Type: Piano stool — Dimensions: H: 72.5 c...
Walnut
Set of 4 Antique English Sage Green Upholstered Rosewood Side Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 antique English sage green upholstered rosewood side chairs with inlay, Circa 1880. (new upholstery).
Rosewood
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Bronze and Rosewood Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold bronze and rosewood parlor chair with red and gold upholstery, Circa 1880.
Bronze
Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
Set of eight chairs, model no. 4, by Thonet, in Paris in 1880/1890.
Wood
$500
Child's Winsdor Chair, antique, ca. 1880, American (Maine), original red wash
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Rare child's Windsor chair, ca. 1880s. American antique, crafted in Maine. Original red wash. Seat is 22" from the floor. Originally made for a child. (Does not conform to today's sa...
Wood
$3,267
Antique Ebonized Chair
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant salon chair has been painted with black laquer and decorated with gold painted ornaments. The height of the seat is 40cm.
Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut Desk Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut desk chair, circa 1880. With Burgundy Leather Upholstery.
Walnut
Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1880, Scandinavia. Measure: Seat 18" H.
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Victorian Mahogany Childs Chair - Childrens Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany childs chair Circa 1880 This chair has turned and faceted front legs.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Neo-Renaissance Carved Oak Griffin Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and visually powerful pair of Neo-Renaissance chairs, crafted in solid oak and dating to circa 1880, likely originating from France or Belgium.
Wood
$8,625
1880s Texas Horn Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This horn chair came from Texas and was made for the Glantz Ranch between 1880 and 1900.
Antler, Leather, Horn
Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergeres / Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French carved walnut upholstered bergeres / Armchairs, Circa 1880.
Walnut
$606Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century Turned beech, with patina, The fabric in a good quality. Two marks in the velvet, nothing disturbing. Shipping: P 41.5 L ...
Beech, Velvet
$5,640Sale Price / set|36% Off
19th English Dining Chairs, Carved Cherry Wood, Boucle Fabric, circa 1880
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 19th century English dining chairs. Solid wood cherry dining chairs. The wooden structures are solid and healthy. Some small traces of old restorations and wood chips. These c...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Set of 6 Antique English Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 antique English carved oak dining chairs, circa 1880. The chairs in this set have varying backrest and seat fabric designs.
Oak
$3,955Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman Dining Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
Wood
Pair of 19th c. French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th‑century French Louis XVI side chairs typically means carved, neoclassical, straight‑lined chairs with fluted legs, rosette blocks, and refined proportions. 35h x 21w x...
Fabric, Wood
$1,245Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Side Chairs
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Quality Side Chairs An antique 19th Century pair of mahogany Gothic hall chairs, full of age, character, and patina. ...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century English Study Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These sculptural study chairs feature a minimalist oak frame with softly worn auburn leather, drop-in seats.
Leather, Oak
Set of 10 Antique French Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 10 Antique French Finely Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in Red Silk Upholstery with Grommet Detail, Circa 1880's.
Silk, Walnut
$1,300 / set
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of richly carved Renaissance-style chairs from the 19th French period.
Oak
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 carvings.
Wood
Antique Pair of circa 1880 William Morris Carved Legged Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original circa 1860-1880 English William Morris style wingback armchairs with grey linen summer cushions A good looking and well-m...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Antique Walnut and Velvet Dining Chairs, Henri II Style, 1880
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those chairs are made of walnut and are covered of a beige velvet. They are in the style of Henri II.
Velvet, Walnut
$9,580 / set
19th Century Set of 12 Side Chairs Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of 12 19th-century side chairs, circa 1880, exemplifies the refined elegance of Swedish design from the late 19th century.
Pine
$2,084 / item
Set of Four English Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four English mahogany Aesthetic Movement dining chairs, with rush seats.
Mahogany
Antique circa 1880 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Club Tub Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original leather circa 1880 brown leather club armchair with hand carved Claw & Ball feet A good looking, well made and decorative chair, i...
Leather
Antique Gothic Revival Ash & Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, England
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880.
Leather, Ash
Victorian Oak Hall Seats by W.A. & S. Smee, England, Circa 1880
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This lovely quality pair of hall chairs date towards the latter part of the 19th century and are constructed from particularly attractive light golden oak, which gives them a nice wa...
Oak
1880s German Piano Chair, Walnut, Height Adjustable
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height adjustable piano chair Germany Walnut Wilhelminian period around 1890 Dimensions: H x W x D: 105 x 46 x 45 cm, seat height variable from H 46 - 58 cm Description: Q...
Walnut
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...
Bentwood
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