Velvet X-Frame Chair, England 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet X-Frame Chair England, 1880 Late 19th century English velvet library chair, curved arms with nailhead trim and a mahogany base on casters. 23.75”w x 19.5”d x 34.75”h x 17”seat...
Velvet, Mahogany
$2,459Sale Price|20% Off
Antique X-Frame Chair, Middle Eastern, Mahogany, Seat, Bone Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique X-frame chair. A Middle Eastern, ebonised mahogany seat with elaborate bone inlay, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Mahogany
Antique Gothic Revival Oak X-Frame Accent Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Built in a classic X-frame or Savonarola silhouette, the piece is defined by its architectural Gothic Revival backrest, which showcases three pierced trefoil cutouts along the top ra...
Oak
Moorish Folding Chairs, Hardwood, Stepped Crest, X-Frame Pair
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Vintage Moorish folding chairs, an X-frame pair that closes nearly flat along a central pivot.
Wood
Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher
By Richard Charles
Located in London, GB
Richard Charles (1823-93), an Aesthetic Movement ebonized elbow chair, circa 1866, with ball finials, a ladder back, later leather seat, gilt highlights and X-frame base with X-frame...
Wood
$7,205Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Antique English Aesthetic Movement X Frame Stretcher Hall Side Chairs
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement X frame stretcher side chairs. Attributed to Holland & Sons, each with a rosewood moulded frame with scrolled uprights, chamfered supp...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded frame with Lions faces on each side of the back.
Oak
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair The chair has a carved walnut frame, it has new dark Green leather studded upholstery, this is a large and very comfortable seat ...
Leather
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a stunning Italian gilt X frame curule stool circa 1800. It features deep bold crisply carved lions heads, paws, corners scrolls and side rails. The gilding is slightly worn ...
Beech, Giltwood
Pair of Arts & Crafts X-Frame Stools attrib. Liberty & co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th Century Arts & Crafts X-Frame folding and interlocking wooden slatted stools made in oak. Probably retailed by Liberty & co. Condition: Excellent overall condition.
Oak
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
Pair of 19th Century Glastonbury Chairs in Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century Glastonbury chairs in oak The glastonbury chair has been made from the 15th century onwards, and it is rare to find matching pair These are a good example,...
Pair of Walnut 'X' Frame Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in GB
Pair of Walnut 'X' Frame Arm Chairs A pair of 19th century Victorian walnut 'X' frame arm chairs.
Walnut
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing on sled feet.
Walnut
Antique Neo-Renaissance Throne Chair, France 1890s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This dramatic seating piece reflects the 19th‑century revival of Renaissance aesthetics, when French artisans reinterpreted the grandeur of the 16th century with meticulous craftsman...
Leather, Oak
Baronial Hall X-Framed Chair
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Impressive X-framed chair, ideal for a country mansion.
Wood
Four Pearwood and Gilt Neo-Classical X-Frame chairs
Located in London, GB
The solid pearwood frames having an upholstered seat with giltwood lion masks to the arms, classical female profiles to the back-rail and lions paw feet.
19th Century Set of Four Empire Revival Side Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
There are two cast heads depicting a Goddess to either side and a large central splat has another casting depicting a female scholar with a globe, books, urns and scrolls sitting on ...
Damask, Mahogany
Steel Armchair
Located in Manchester, GB
This is bespoke made, steel X-framed chair dating from the 1980s. Handmade with attractive scroll ends and numerous engraved brass studded lozenges.
Steel
Pair of Walnut 'X' Frame Armchairs
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A pair of 19th century Victorian walnut 'X' frame arm chairs. The armchairs have an 'X' frame front and back and as a cross stretcher.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany x Frame Corner Chair Tub Side Hall Bedroom
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian / Edwardian (late 19th or early 20th Century) mahogany 'X-frame' corner chair. A great rare find, with lovely proportions and styling.
Mahogany
Stylish Continental Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Attributed as Spanish, this handcrafted Walnut X-frame folding chair with leather seat and back is a stunning example of Campaign era craftsmanship.
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A stunning pair of 19th Century mahogany X-frame library chairs in hand dyed leather after a Gillows design, circa 1890.
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 34.65 in D 23.23 in
Antique Quality Large Walnut Victorian X Frame Stool Seat Ottoman Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality large walnut Victorian X frame stool seat ottoman chair. Fine quality, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints.
Walnut
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By A.H. Davenport, Henry Hobson Richardson 1
Located in Providence, RI
The chair’s curving, crossed members and pared-down structure may be indebted to Gothic-inspired designs by Pugin and Talbert, including X-frame chairs and tables.
Oak
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H 44.49 in W 28.94 in D 25.99 in
Large Antique Armchair Italian X Frame Chair Red Velvet 17th Century Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique armchair, an Italian 'X' frame chair finished in a velvet cloth, 17th century revival dating to circa 1900.
Velvet
William and Mary Period Walnut "X" Frame Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good William and Mary period walnut "X" frame armchair, the shaped back upholstered in period needlework having scrolled arms over shaped seat similarly upholstered, standing on...
Walnut
19th Century Neo-Renaissance "Dante" Chair
Located in Opole, PL
We present you an oak X frame chair circa 1885-1890 - so called "Dante chair".
Oak
Antique Powder Blue Handcrafted French Gustavian Style Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful 19th century French X-frame chair, soft powder blue time worn paint in the Gustavian style.
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Oak X-Frame Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of decorative carved oak Dante / Savonarola X-frame chairs circa 1900. Carved back with stylized coat of arms.
Pair of Charles X Tub Chair Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of Charles X tub chair frames with carved dolphin arms
Pair Moroccan Arm Chairs Antique X Frame Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair antique Moroccan arm chairs with x frame design Cool interiors pair with leather upholstery and cushioned arms We date these leather chairs to circa 1920 Offered in great sha...
Leather
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair. With its unusual Savonarola looking frame makes this wonderful chair both charming and a practical hall or bedroom chair that ...
Cane, Rattan, Beech
French Charles X Desk Chair with Mahogany Frame and Tufted Leather, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Ideal as a desk or office chair, and very comfortable! 24" wide x 32" deep x 41" high Seat height 20".
Leather, Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement 'X' Framed Ebonised Armchair
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement wood armchair which has been ebonized and the incised decoration has been gilded. The base is 'X' frame which is otherwise known as a 'Savonarola' Chair This cha...
Wood
Pair of 18th Century, Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Very near pair of carved walnut X-frame chairs circa 1750. Good patina on the walnut of these Savonarola armchairs.
Walnut
Set of 4 Golden Oak Arts and Crafts X Frame Refectory Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Golden Oak Arts and Crafts X frame refectory dining chairs These very sturdy Oak chairs are set on X Framed Legs, the seats have been covered with Burgundy Simulated Leat...
Oak
Set of 4 Golden Oak Arts and Crafts X Frame Refectory Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Golden Oak Arts and Crafts X Frame Refectory Dining Chairs These very sturdy Oak chairs are set on X Framed Legs, the seats have been covered with Burgundy Simulated Leathe...
Oak
A Pair of Regency Period X-Framed and Ebonised Oak window Seats
Located in London, GB
Each with rectangular padded seats upholstered in an antique yellow linen fabric. On moulded X-framed legs, joined by baluster stretchers ending on leaf wrapped feet. These Seats ar...
Linen, Oak
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H 28.94 in W 22.45 in D 26.38 in
“X-Chair” by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1959
Located in Utrecht, NL
The name derives from the distinctive X-shaped side frames of the chair. This detail contributes to the flowing, unbroken lines of the side view.
Rattan, Mahogany, Wood
Dante, Savonarola or Crossing Hand Carved Wood Leather Heavy Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dante or Savonarola wood and leather heavy chair. This is an X- shaped frame chair. The whole chair is decorated with a very detailed carving of a mix of a lion-man face he...
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Bentwood Barbers’ Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The cushion for the chrome head rests are missing but the paper cover dispenser and the adjustable height mechanism are fine These heavy chairs are made in beech bentwood, and in v...
X Frame Studded Leather Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fantastic and Unusual Leather X-Frame Leather Chair. Spanish Origin with Amazing Leather Patina.
Leather
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