Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Marquetry Inlaid Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four marquetry inlaid chairs having pretty shaped backs with fine quality marquetry inlay, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a qual...
Mahogany
1880 Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk Chair with X-Frame and Leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts X-frame mahogany desk chair. The chair is set on X-framed Legs, a very strong design, it has elegant arm rests and double bar rack rest This roomy and stylish chai...
Mahogany
$1,675 / item
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Three available). France, circa 1880 Dimensions: 38W x 24D x 32.5H
Wood
$1,470Sale Price / set|25% Off
Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wiena 1880s chair by Harnisch Co
Bentwood
Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Kampen, NL
Thonet No. 37 armchair, designed by Michael Thonet in Austria circa 1880s, is a masterful example of early industrial furniture. Crafted from steam bent beechwood with a cane seat an...
Cane, Bentwood
Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb An Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair with original rush seat and retaining the rush seat side panels. This chair has been totally ...
Rush
Queen Anne-Style Fiddle-Back Chair in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Slip Seat, c 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very well-crafted American Centennial, Queen-Anne-style chair in mahogany with fiddle yoke-back, vase-shaped splat, cabriole front legs with padded Dutch feet, splayed back legs, a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with two sets of period tiles inset in each chair depicting medieval farm workers. The tiles designed by John Moyr Smith.
Oak
$1,600
Victorian Wicker Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Victorian Wood Wicker Chair Aesthetic movement - stick & ball pattern detail Natural wood photographer's Chair Brass caps on feet Seat depth 17.5"
Wicker
Bruce Talbert, Attributed. A pair of back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall back throne style Aesthetic Movement chairs with fine carved decoration throughout. The seats are drop in and the backs have an unusual design where they are held firm...
Walnut
$986 / set
Four Walnut Side Chairs
Located in London, England
Four walnut side chairs on cabriole legs. Circa 1880. H 87cm (SH 45cm) x W 44cm x D 51cm
Walnut
Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholsterd seat. Manufactured by Thonet in Austria about 1880.
Beech, Bentwood
$777 / item
Spanish Antique rush chairs , 1880s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Spanish Antique rush chairs , 1880s each price.
Wood
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1880s Danish Antique Miniature Chair
Located in New York, NY
The antique miniature chair, shown here, is from Kim Antons & Co., Denmark. Made during the 1880s, the scale and age-worn patina of the chair make it uniquely special.
Wood
Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty's London Fabric
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare pair of Antique, original paint side chairs with period Victorian Liberty's London upholstery. This suite i...
Upholstery, Pine
French 19th Century Chairs with Original Black Patina - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 2 French Chairs with Casters
Hardwood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ENGLISH HAND CARVED HALL CHAIRS WITH ROTATING HANDLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian Arts & Crafts hall chairs with ornately carved frames and rotating ...
Oak
Iron Chainmesh Folding Conservatory Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming addition to a mudroom or greenhouse. English, circa 1880. Chair: 16" wide x 18" deep x 37" high. Seat: 13" wide x 14" deep x 18" high
Iron
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Leather, Ash
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design of Giles Grendey’s .
Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Chippendale Carved Chair, Ribband-Style
Located in New York, NY
An English walnut side chair circa 1880, inspired by the famous Chippendale design known as the "Ribband-Back".
Leather, Walnut
Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique Danish wooden armchair, dating to around 1880–1900. This Windsor-style chair has turned baluster spindles, a curved backrest, shaped wooden seat, and H-stretcher support.
Beech
$6,500 / set
pair american philadelphia style wing chairs
Located in Augusta, GA
pair centennial copies period philadelphia wing chairs
Mahogany
$5,400 / set
French Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Good pair of French Louis XVI design carved and painted side chairs. Circa 1880. These are timeless classic and perfect for todays designs. 21w x 23d x 38h
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Oak and Leather Swivel Desk Chair by James Shoolbred
By James Shoolbred
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian oak and leather swivel desk chair by James Shoolbred. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Leather, Oak
$7,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive rare pair of throne chairs in perfect Italian Renaissance style, late 19th century. Made of solid walnut wood. The finely carved wooden backrest with very complex decorati...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$3,200 / set
Pair of chairs mohagany and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional pair of chairs ,mohagany and bronze of rare quality,the bronzes are finely executed .The elegance and the charm of these chairs are crasy , problably executed by F.LINKE ...
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Depth 49cm Seat Height 34cm A very interesting chair as it takes directly from a chair discovered in Thebes, Egypt acquired by the British Museum 1835.
Rush, Walnut
Victorian Bergere Chair with original leather cushions
Located in New York, NY
Bergere Chair with original leather cushions, brass castors, caning on sides in excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
19th Century Newly Upholstered French Side Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
We recently had this 1880-ish French chair reupholstered. It's amazing to me how a modern day contemporary fabric can transform an antique chair frame.
Fabric, Wood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Walnut
$14,500 / set
Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight mahogany dining chairs from England includes six side chairs and two armchairs, each featuring a textured cross-back design and upholstered seats.
Mahogany
A Pair of French Empire Style Corner Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
French Empire or Napoleon III style mahogany corner armchairs with ormolu mounts, arms rest on seated sphinx. Original upholstery, good original condition. New upholstery and also co...
Brass
SUBLIME ANTiQUE HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS HARDWOOD FRAMED WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare, original fully stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, Willi...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,233 / set
Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs Circa 1880s Oak with Ebonised detail, Arch tops, with carved leaf decoration, Inset tile by: Minton China works : Designed by Moyr Sm...
Oak
Pair of Quality Antique Carved Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
H 98 x W 48.5 x D 46cm Seat Height 43cm Dated 1880.
Walnut
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet.
Rattan, Bentwood
Set Of Two Louise Seize Chairs Made In Mahogany From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted in the elegant style of the late 19th century, this set of two Louise Seize chairs exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Made from polished mahogany, these chairs boast a...
Fabric, Mahogany
$436Sale Price / item|25% Off
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Memphis Milano style chairs by Belgo Chrom from the 1980s. Also a beautiful deskchair The green fabric is Alcantra, the backside is decorated with an oval piece of black leather Bot...
Steel
Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing and good quality pair of 18th century style Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough wing arm chairs, each with fine hand carved decoration to the arms, frieze and elegant cabr...
Mahogany
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura of traditional elegance.
Leather, Mahogany
$15,178 / set
Set of Eight Antique English Late Victorian Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of eight antique English late Victorian chairs English, c.1880 Measures: Height 87cm, width 46cm, depth 48cm These excellent chairs were crafted in the late nineteenth centu...
Wicker, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Located in Beerse, VAN
About 1880. The chair has been repainted several times and has gained quite a bit of wear and tear over the years.
Wood
Collier & Plucknett attri. Godwin style. Aesthetic Movement ebonized music chair
Located in London, GB
Collier and Plucknett attributed. In the style of E W Godwin. A scarce Aesthetic Movement ebonized music chair with a higher than usual newly laid rush seat. The top shaped head rail...
Walnut
$11,314 / set
Set of 8 Filo Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Forest, BE
The "Filo" chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1987, is a single piece of curved ash plywood with a steel rod frame stiffened by tie rods, intended for community or workplace...
Steel
Pair of 1880s French Provincial Hand Carved Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1880s French provincial hand carved side chairs.
Wood
$1,201Sale Price|20% Off
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien - Made of bentwood, beechwood - Restored - Labeled - Good condition.
Beech, Bentwood
$328 / set
Pair of French Side Chairs
Located in London, England
Pair of French painted side chairs, with worn finish. France 1880.
Beech
$2,590 / set
Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upholstery. (For e...
Upholstery, Walnut
Gustavian Bergere Armchairs, Beige Upholstered, Swedish, Circa 1880
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian (18/19th Century) bergere armchairs with beige painted and carved frames in Neo-classic square form upholstered in beige fabric accented by a double-piped b...
Wood
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This ultra rare pair of petite-sized French Louis XVI bergère chairs is a superb example of refined neoclassical design, combining elegance, comfort, and timeless craftsmanship. Feat...
Walnut
Brutalist Country Style Solid Wooden Chairs Hand Crafted 19th Century Auvergne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Really nice sculptural and authentic set of 2 side chairs in solid oak reflects the brutalist country style of the France Auvergne area each chair with unique character and a warm pa...
Wood
Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair Indian, circa 1880 Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm, depth 66cm This fine Indian throne chair would have been popular in Europe as w...
Metal
Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique French SET OF 8 Renaissance Revival Walnut Upholstered Exquisitely Carved Dining Chairs~~c. 1880s SUPERB French style~~STATELY set with highly carved angels and che...
Walnut
Le Bon Marché Boudoir chair upholstery restored b The Royal School of Needlework
By Le Bon Marché 1
Located in London, GB
Le Bon Marche. A unique Boudoir chair with the original upholstery restored by the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace retaining the original Le Bon Marche stamped lab...
Fruitwood
$698Sale Price / set|29% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Art Deco Style Set of 6 Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 6 Art Deco style chairs were produced in the north of Italy in the 1980s. They are completely covered in an high quality cream velvet on a black lacquered structure. Me...
Lacquer
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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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