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
$1,980 / set
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs and extra one chair in baroque style, manufacturing in Germany, circa 1880.
Oak
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
Bentwood
French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Featuring ebonized wood frames, tufted backs, decorative passementerie, and older patterned upholstery with attractive age-related character. Price is for one chair. Two chairs avail...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th century brutalist carved wooden chairs with fabulous creatures
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of 19th century brutalist carved wooden chairs with fabulous creatures with very elegant legs allover refinished with shellack.
Wood
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Thomas Edwards, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement rosewood high back chair with later blue upholstery.
Rosewood
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement high back chair.
By Thomas Edwards, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back chair with later maroon upholstery. Illustrated in the Collinson and Lock catalog.
Walnut
J. Plucknett attri. Collier & Plucknett prob. Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair
By C.J. Plunkett & Co
Located in London, GB
James Plucknett attributed, probably for Collier and Plunknett. An Anglo Japanese ebonized side chair with a braided green floral seat.
Wood
$2,661Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century carved mahogany side chairs in the Chippendale style
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century carved mahogany side chairs in the Chippendale style, superb quality and lovely dense timber, the carved and shaped back of unique design, the seat having been...
Mahogany
Set of Six Antique Portuguese Embossed Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A charming set of six antique Portuguese embossed leather and walnut dining chairs, dating from around 1880-1900. They are beautifully designed and are of amazing quality, with stun...
Leather, Walnut
FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Hepplewhite design Shield back side chairs depicting the Price of Wales feathered back circa 1880 Pl...
Upholstery, Hardwood
E W Godwin Style of, an Aesthetic Movement Oak High Back Low Seat Chair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin style of, an Aesthetic Movement high back oak nursing chair with a low seat, subtly carved head rest, and ball turned details to the side uprights with slender elongated t...
Walnut
$4,562Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, Oriental, Lacquered, Elbow Seats, Cane, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique side chairs. An Oriental, lacquered elbow seat with cane squabs, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Cane, Lacquer
Charles Mills & Sons. Three Aesthetic Movement side chairs w. ebonized turnings
Located in London, GB
Charles Mills and Sons Bradford. A set of three Aesthetic Movement side chairs with ebonized turnings to the backrest and all over turned detailing with through pegged joints to the ...
Walnut
SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian hand carved Thomas Chippendale style side chairs in heavy mahogany circa 188...
Velvet, Hardwood
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. An Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair with ebonized dot details and chip carved details to the frame, the back panels with ebonized through...
Oak
An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side or nursing chair with green hide upholstery
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side or nursing chair with curled finials and subtle fret works to the back. Professionally reupholstered in high quality green hide.
Walnut
Morris & Co attr to Philip Webb. Aesthetic Movement pair rush seat Sussex chairs
By Morris & Co., Ford Madox Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Ford Maddox Brown for Morris and Co. An Aesthetic Movement pair of rush seat Sussex side chairs with newly laid rush seat.These chairs have been totally restored and had new rush pro...
Rush
$2,369Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio of Antique Station Chairs, English Elm, Reception Hall Side Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique station chairs. An English, elm and beech reception hall side seat set, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Beech, Elm
Set of Four Antique 19th Century Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
H 91cm x W 52cm x D 46cm Seat Height 45 cm Date 1880
Mahogany
Godwin Style. Pair of Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair w. new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Style of. A pair of Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat. This listing is for the pair (2 chairs). We also have...
Wood
R Boyd. in the style of Dr C Dresser. A pair of oak side chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement oak side chairs with 1/4 moon details and double hoop stretchers.
Oak
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, in the Arts and Crafts style with gothic style carving and wide stats...
Oak
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest, this has shrunk and cracked a little but still quite useable. With unusual high, turned stretcher supports ...
Walnut
EW Godwin Style of. Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Style of. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat. This listing is for one chair. We also have a pair availabl...
Beech
H W Batley. Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement side chair with floral decor
By Collinson & Lock, Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
H W Batley for Collinson and Lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement side chair with pierced floral decoration to the back. Retaining the original cane seat with some minor losses and old st...
Walnut, Cane
ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN & GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gol...
Rattan, Wood
E W Godwin attributed, A set of four Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin attributed. A set of four Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs with carved florets to the headrests and a turned gallery below the backrest with finely turned ...
Oak
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back. Mackmurdo's influence in Europe is recognized as having produced the earliest exa...
Oak
H W Batley attr. Jas Shoolbred Pair of Aesthetic Movement cane seat beech chairs
By Jas Shoolbred & Co., Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
Henry William Batley attributed for Jas Shoolbred & Co. A pair of Aesthetic Movement cane seat beech side chairs. Stamped under the seat Jas Shoolbred and the production number 820
Beech
$4,123 / set
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six Louis XVI style painted dining chairs in cream and eau de nil paints. The studded tan leather seats in overall good condition.
Beech
William Callaghan, Astronomers Chair, Mahogany, United Kingdom, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany "Astronomers Chair" lounge chair designed and produced by William Callaghan, United Kingdom, c. 1880.
Mahogany
Romantic Celadon Painted Pair of Carved Wood French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Louis XV style painted, hand carved side chairs newly custom upholstered with high-grade fabric and trim. Late 1800’s, from a Chateau in Deauville, France.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Quality throughout, well built by skilled craftsmen of the period, circa 1880. NOTE: SIX additional matching chairs are listed separately if buyer wishes to create a complete set of...
Textile, Oak
Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural pair of Biedermeier arm chairs were realized in Austria circa 1880. Realized in a stunning burled elm- showcasing the sumptuous natural grain of the wood-...
Fabric, Elm
Pair of Tall Orielle French high back chairs with Gilt and Carved Wood Louis XV
Located in Houston, TX
19th century giltwood chairs with elegant tall back New upholstery in designer fabric in a gold hue Frames have original gilding and the patina is A beautiful soft gold color.
Hardwood
An Aesthetic Movement A frame ebonized chair in the style of Dr C Dresser
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement A frame ebonized chair in the style of Dr C Dresser with octagonal shaped backrest supports, on turned legs with gilded highlights, professionally reupholstered...
Wood, Leather
TEN RESTORED SHEPHERDS CROOK LiMED OAK BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of ten Victorian Circa 1880-1900 Shepherds Crook fully restored Chesterfield aged Whisk...
Leather, Oak
French Dining Chairs, Set of Six with Original Upholstery and Carved Walnut Leg
Located in Milano, IT
This consistency between the table and chairs reflects a design approach rooted in harmony, proportion, and respect for history.
Fabric, Wood
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Quality throughout, well built by skilled craftsmen of the period, circa 1880. NOTE: Two additional matching chairs are listed separately if buyer wishes to create a complete set of...
Textile, Oak
FOUR EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JAS SHOOLBRED RETAILED HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four Circa 1880 Jas Shoolbred retailed, Rosewood Italian inlaid dining chairs Pleas...
Hardwood
Rare Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Childs Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare Victorian leather upholstered mahogany child’s chair. English Circa 1880. This rare child’s chair has a shaped pierced carved back with a leather upholstered seat suppor...
Leather, Mahogany
FOUR ANTIQUE COLONIAL CHIPPENDALE HARDWOOD FRET WORK CARVED DiNING CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Chippendale style fret work carved dining chairs Please note the d...
Hardwood, Rosewood
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
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 Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
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
Jas Shoolbred & Co. A pair of Aesthetic Movement dining or side chairs
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in London, GB
Jas Shoolbred and Co. A pair of Aesthetic Movement dining/side chairs with drop in rush seats.
Rush
A set of four Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs with carved decoration
Located in London, GB
Set of Four Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs with carved floral decoration and soft chamfered edges to the frame and legs. Professionally upholstered in a blue fabric. Across top...
Oak
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set of 6 Oak Chairs, 2 Carver chairs and 4 single dining chairs the chairs have tapered legs and the backs...
Oak
Set of 5 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 5 Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set of 5 Oak Chairs, the chairs have slim legs and the backs have thin slats The seats are in their origin...
Oak
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size.
Hickory
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Some inlay missing, great antique patina 19th century folding wood hand carved and shell inlaid Arabian Islamic chair, circa 1880.
Wood, Shell
Black Forest Childs Chair Late 19th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exquisite Black Forest Carved Musical Side Chair, circa 1880–1900 A superb example of late 19th-century Swiss/German craftsmanship.
Walnut
T E Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut high back chair.
By Thomas Edwards, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back chair with later blue upholstery. Illustrated in the Collinson and Lock catalogue.
Walnut
Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of four French Louis XV style dining or side chairs from the 19th century exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Each chair is ri...
Walnut
Set of Eight 19th Century Tall Back Walnut William and Mary Style Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a matched set of eight walnut chairs consisting of 2 arms and 6 sides. The chairs were made in England, circa 1880.
Walnut
R. W. Edis, probably made by Jackson & Graham A fine pair of Walnut side chairs
By Robert William Edis, Jackson & Graham
Located in London, GB
A chair of the same design was exhibited at The Health Exhibition in 1884 and in the Building News of the same year, it is illustrated in British Furniture 1880-1915 by Pauline Agius...
Walnut
8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of Victorian George Hepplewhite style Mahogany dining chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between ...
Hardwood
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