Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with la...
Leather, Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Continental Walnut & Leather Throne Chair with Gilt Highlights 17thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Measures - 55"H x 26"W x 25"D. A 17th-century antique throne chair crafted from walnut and leather, featuring gilt highlights and an intricate coat of arms.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare 17th century Venetian throne chair of remarkable craftsmanship.
Silk, Wood, Walnut
Antique English Yorkshire Wainscot Oak Highback Corner Arm Chair Throne 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare English Yorkshire Wainscot High back corner armchair, circa 17th century. Made of oak with an impressive hand carved back that features a whimsical figure along the...
Oak
Louis XIV Style Throne Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This French 17th century-style throne chair has solid oak framing and grey mohair upholstery and nailheads.
Mohair, Oak
ANTIQUE 1718 DATED WILLIAM III PANEL JACOBEAN HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This panel is carved into the backrest of a historic 17th-century style oak throne chair (often referred to as the Earl of Portland Chair).
Oak
17th Century Spanish Throne Armchair
Located in Denton, TX
This chair has wonderful distressed patina of the leather and the wood perfect for a Tuscan, French or Spanish style home.
Leather, Wood
Throne Walnut, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut throne with folder and arms richly carved. Back flame originally gilded. padded tall back and seats.
Walnut
Pair of Elegant Walnut Carved Thrones, Italy, Late 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of elegant walnut thrones with turned crossbars. They have open armrests with finely carved curl. Carved crests. Padded seat and back. Manufactured in Italy, late 17th century.
Walnut
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H 52 in W 32 in D 30 in
Pair 17th Century Style Carolean Carved Walnut Throne Wing Back Armchairs 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Carolean carved walnut upholstered wingback armchairs, 17th century style, lady's & gents throne chairs, circa 1860.
Upholstery, Walnut
French 17th Century Oak Throne Chair
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare 17th century oak throne chair from a monastery.
Oak
Magnificient Venetian Throne '1680/1710'
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT Venetian THRONE (1680/1710) in richly carved and gilded wood on the upper coping depicting the Madonna. Venice about 1680/1710. h 168 X 87 X 74 cm Condition: wear of t...
Wood
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H 59.5 in W 28 in D 22 in
17th 18th Century Spanish / Italian Gilt Throne Chair with Gold Painted Finials
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite carved Spanish or Italian throne chair either from the 17th or early 18th century.
Wood
Single 17th Century Throne Chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A carved parcel gilt wood high back chair Cabriole legs resting on turned stretchers with ball and claw feet
Giltwood
Jacobean/17th Century style Throne style Arm Chair
Located in Pewsey, GB
17th Century style arm chair made in the mid 1800’s. Fully restored, sprung, stuffed and covered in this fabulous woodland animal fabric. Leaf detail arms and carved front panel.
Oak
Pair of 18th Century Walnut Italian Throne Chairs, circa 1770
Located in East Sussex, GB
With original hand-painted leather upholstery, a marvellous and well carved pair of 18th century solid walnut throne chairs with substantial leaf wrapped and scrolled arms and large ...
Brass
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship. Entirely made of steel, it features six elegantly twisted arms ending in drip pans wit...
Wrought Iron
18th Century Spanish Colonial School, Cuzco, Angel
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century Spanish Colonial School, Cuzco: Angel, oil on tin. Framed, in good condition. Rich colors of red, blue and white. Inscribed in upper left corner, " uel quien como dios" ...
Tin
$9,500
H 77.88 in W 98 in D 1 in
19th Century Spanish Tooled Leather Folding Screen with Floral Motifs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A mesmerizing, Spanish 19th century tooled leather folding screen–over six feet tall–embossed with floral & foliate motifs that cover the surface to expansive effect. The four connec...
Metal
$95,000
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...
Steel
$5,500
H 77.5 in W 57.5 in D 20.5 in
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibl...
Oak
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
$2,250
H 44.1 in W 25.99 in D 21.46 in
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...
Walnut
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...
Bronze
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain inlaid 4 poster bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed circa 1889. Debenham antiques are pleased to offer this stunning and unique 4 poster bed of grand proportions. Quite likely to...
Porcelain, Mahogany
$4,129
H 47.25 in W 25.01 in D 23.23 in
Exceptionally Rare Original 17th Century Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 17th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair A highly decorative and original pie...
Oak
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique Italian early 18th century Baroque period ebonized fruit wood and Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale c...
Marble
$7,443 / set
H 94 in W 60 in D 21.5 in
1800s, 19th C, Antique Polychrome Marbelized Spanish Bedroom Set, Set of 4!
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible One of a Kind 1800s, 19th C, Antique Polychrome Marbelized Spanish Bedroom Set, Set of 4! Antique Bedroom Set, Polychrome Marbelized Spanish, 4 Piece, 19th Century, 18...
Wood
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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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