19th Century American Victorian Rosewood Bench with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian square rosewood bench with maroon seat and fringe.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood
English Mahogany and Horn Victorian Chair with Velvet Upholstery circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from polished horn arms that sweep gracefully around the back, the chair’s form captures a unique spirit of Victorian novelty. The curved horns, accented with soft fabric wra...
Horn, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Late Victorian English antique tub armchair with new upholstery
Located in Leicester, GB
With a gorgeous shape and size, this Victorian tub chair is very comfortable to sit on. The armchair has small mahogany castor wheels so it's easy to move around. Fairly new attrac...
Fabric
Pair of English Victorian Oak Stools with Linen Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome pair of English oak stools dating to circa 1880, combining the warmth of richly toned wood with the simplicity of newly upholstered seats. Each stool is raised on four sle...
Metal
An antique carved Victorian wood bergère chair with peacock upholstery, c. 1900
Located in View Park, CA
An antique carved wood Victorian bergère chair, circa 1900. Belle Époque sensibilities. Upholstery is newer, featuring a peacock feather motif in tones of coral, mauve, and turquoise...
Fabric, Wood
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BARLEY TWIST LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR OATMEAL FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand made in Scotland Barley Twist Library armchair with beautifully turned oa...
Upholstery, Oak
IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, His & Her's pair of Antique Victorian Howard ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$13,450Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in subli...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$15,371Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
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 absolutely stunning, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all...
Fabric, Hardwood
$15,371Sale Price|20% Off
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
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 absolutely stunning, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa wit...
Fabric, Hardwood
A Pair of Victorian Side Chairs - Cream and Red Painted Frame and Toile Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of late 19th c., custom cream and red painted chairs each with the padded back and seat upholstered in a red and cream toile, on octagonal tapering legs and brass casters. The...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Oak Upholstered Footstool on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century English oak footstool with an unusually decorative shaped frame and compact square proportions. The stool is generously upholstered in a neutral textured fabr...
Metal, Brass
$1,374Sale Price|20% Off
English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
English fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair in the Victorian style. Walnut and upholstery. The fabric can be change, or needs to be repared.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$19,214Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed tick...
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Corduroy Slipper Chair with Scrolled Back and Turned Legs
Located in London, GB
The dramatic scrolled back showcases meticulous upholstery work, highlighted by expert hand-stitched radiating fan-pleats on the scroll's returns to accommodate the heavy wale of the...
Brass
Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chair has undergone a complete restoration by our in-house craftspeople. • Structure: The frame is sound and sturdy. • Upholstery: All internal components have been professionall...
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Mahogany
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
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ORIGINAL HOWARD & SON'S EASY ARMCHAIR IN TiCKING FABRIC
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century, England, large shaped casket form, exterior in a black lacquered finish embellished with...
Brass
19th Century Victorian Walnut Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mid19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne in the Louis XV Taste
Located in London, GB
This elegant chaise longue was possibly commissioned in the mid 19th century England, influenced by continental style of the time where Louis XV revival is in vogue with its gentle f...
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 45.28 in D 82.29 in
19th Century French Single Bed with Its Original Upholstery, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French single bed with its original upholstery, 1980s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
19th Century Italian Reclining Wooden Armchair with Original Upholstery. 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian reclining wooden armchair with original upholstery, 1890s
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 68.51 in D 18.51 in
19th Century French Living Room Set with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French living room set with original upholstery, 1890s The set consists in 1 sofa, 2 chairs with armrest, 4 chairs Measurements: - Sofa cm.176 x 47 x H 105 - Chairs ...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Gilt Wooden Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of gilt wooden chairs with original upholstery, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Set of Six French Lacquered Wood Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Florence, IT
19th century set of six French ivory lacquered wood chairs with original brocade upholstery. 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Carved Wood Armchairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of carved wood armchairs with original upholstery. 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Italian Sofa with Carved Wood Legs and Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian sofa with carved wood legs and original upholstery, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Italian Set of 6 Black Wooden Chairs with New Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 6 black wooden chairs with new upholstery, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of William Morris upholstered Victorian club armchairs part of a suite I have included a picture of the drop arm Victorian sofa...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.29 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morrison, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa chaise part of a suite I have included a picture of the pair of matching club arm...
Fabric
Antique Carved Victorian Sofa With Floral Tapestry Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extravagant carved Victorian sofa has been restored and reupholstered in a colorful tapestry fabric. Fabulous details include carved crest, scrolled arms and brass nailheads. Maximal...
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 26.19 in
Lovely Victorian Fabric Upholstered Chesterfield Occasional Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian occasional captains armchair A very good looking period piece, upholstered in fabric with chesterfield...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 31.11 in
Libertys London Ianthe Upholstery Victorian Walnut Library Reading Armchair Lion
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Liberty London Ianthe upholstery Victorian Library reading armchair with Walnut frame A truly magnificent piece, the upholstery i...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 31.7 in D 29.14 in
Lovely Period Victorian Chesterfield Buttoned Fabric Upholstered Tub Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Chesterfield buttoned fabric upholstered tub club armchair after Howard & Son’s A very good looking period club...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 26 in
Victorian Carved Bird's Eye Maple Armchair with Taupe Floral Damask Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (19th Century) maple armchair with a high shaped narrow back, having scroll-form arms, upholstered in a Dedar silk taupe floral damask, standing on turned front legs...
Fabric
Sold
H 41.93 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
Liberty's London Peacock Fabric Upholstered Victorian Carved Wingback Armchair
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made solid oak late Victorian wingback armchair upholstered with Liberty’s London Mermaid Hera Linen Union peacock upholstery A...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 33.67 in W 31.5 in D 435.83 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1890 ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC HOWARD & SON'S IVOR ARMCHAiR
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armcha...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 18.31 in D 21.86 in
Victorian Hardwood Prayer Chair Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Prayer chair with a mahogany frame and silk floral and bird detailed upholstery, part of a four piece suite As mentioned t...
Fabric, Hardwood
Distressed Victorian Needlepoint Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quilted, needlepoint top panel depicting a bouquet of flowers; distressed & tufted silk side panels with batting spilling out; curvilinear wood frame on casters with faded gilding
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Period Tub Shaped Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century very attractive Victorian period tub shaped high shield back armchair.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 38 in W 29.5 in D 36 in
Antique English Walnut Country House Open Armchair with Traditional Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very well presented antique country house open armchair, late 19th Century, in a lovely traditional tapestry style upholstery. Well proportioned with swept open arms, and resting b...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of English Victorian Style Beige Tufted Fringed Tub Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victoian-style beige tufted upholstered tub armchairs with gold fringe around the bases (priced as pair).
Fabric, Upholstery
Sold
H 25 in W 20 in D 14 in
French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This very rare pair of high Napoleon III prie dieu slipper chairs feature an ebonized mahogany structure, the original detailed needlepoint upholstery, turned stretchers and ten bras...
Brass
American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style platform rocking chair with upholstered gray fabric seat and back cushion with a carved back rail and turned spindle arms and legs. The base cushion is a dar...
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Camelback Sofa in Velvet Fabric by Pierre Frey, England circa 1860
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Camelback Sofa in Velvet Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1860 Newly upholstered victorian sofa in hieroglyph velvet fabric. Measures 77.25”L x 30”d x 31”h x 16”seat
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Grafton model, Berners street arm...
Upholstery, Walnut
1900s British Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bleached oak armchairs from the United Kingdom, produced circa 1900. A handsome twosome from an exciting time in British furniture design: the period that saw the confluenc...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Antique Upholstered & Giltwood Armchairs by Mellier & Co London
By Mellier & Co.
Located in Norwich, England
Pair of antique upholstered and giltwood armchairs by Charles Mellier & Co. England. Circa 1880. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of c...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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