$1,800 / set
17th Century Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of French walnut chairs from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats. The chairback is nicely done and openly worked in three parts. The cushioned seat...
Wood
$6,825Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Wooden Chairs, Lombardy, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of beautifully carved wooden chairs Lombardy, first half of 17th century H 86 x L 48 x P 43 cm Pair of “da balia” (nanny) chairs. The backrest is decorated with winged myt...
Wood
17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Wood
17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
Italian one-of-a-kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century. Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carved wood details.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique English oak chair / wainscot chair from the 17th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This exceptionally beautiful antique English oak wainscot chair dates from the 17th century and features stunning wood carvings and exquisite details.
Wood, Oak
Antique Oak Wainscot Chair / Side Chair from the 17th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful and stately antique oak Wainscot chair / side chair from the 17th century with a warm finish. This magnificent antique oak Wainscot chair / side chair fr...
Wood, Oak
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th–18th century, crafted with exceptional artisan skill.
Leather, Wood
Chair side Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A side chair made during the early Baroque period in the 17th century.
Leather, Wood
Chair Side Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chair made during the Karolin Baroque period. Made from oak wood with quilted leather.
Leather, Wood
Dramatic Set of 17th Century Style Carved and Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Seven chairs including two arm and five side chairs. The shaped elaborately carved frames with foliate scrolled crest rails and sides. Raised on foliate scrolled curved front legs wi...
Fabric, Wood
English-Made Late 17th Century Style Solid Oak High Back Side & Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
The nail trim not only serves as a decorative element but also adds a touch of opulence to the chair's appearance. In summary, these late 17th-century Tudor style solid oak dining...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
$2,700Sale Price|28% Off
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cathedrals and churches attached to c...
Wood
Chair Corner Laserow Black Baroque Seden
Located in New York, NY
A corner chair made in Sweden during the period 1650-1750. Made from wood and painted in Laserow Black. Cabriol legs and baluster shaped back pieces.
Wood
3 Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) green and gold painted & carved ladder b
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) green and gold painted & carved ladder back high back side chairs with rush seat. (PRICED EACH)
Rush, Wood
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
$2,080Sale Price|45% Off
Antique Italian escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique Italian escabelle with nice sculpture 17 th century
Wood
Set of six walnut "spool" chairs - Late 17th / Early 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant group of six "spool" chairs, made of turned walnut, dating from the late 17th-early 18th century. The provenance can be traced to the Veneto area or, alternatively, to Emilia...
Wool, Wood
17th Century Jacobean English Chair
Located in New York, NY
17th century Jacobean English chair. Beautifully patterned antique velvet upholstery on original 17th century wooden frame.
Velvet, Wood
Set of Two 17th Century Antique Decorative Italian Altar Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Set of two 17th century antique decorative Italian Altar chairs, case shaped backsplat with box seat.
Wood
17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial Ebony side chairs from the late 17th/early 18th century.
Wood
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H 46 in W 20 in D 21 in
17th Century Pair of William & Mary Side Chairs, Bargello Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century pair of William & Mary Side chairs, Bargello upholstery. Back of one chair tilts: see photograph.
Wool, Wood
Beautiful Pair Of Armchairs, Rome, Period: 600
Located in Alba, IT
Beautiful Pair Of Armchairs, Rome, Period: 600. Pair of giltwood armchairs, Roman manufacture, finely carved with rich floral and shell motifs. The upholstery is velvet; The tones ...
Wood
17th Century-Style Turned Wood Corner Chair
Located in Milford, NH
17th century-style turned wood corner chair with great form.
Wood, Upholstery
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H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
17th Century Spanish Carved Wood Armchair, Rectangular-Shape for a Room Corner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved-wood corner style armchair from the 17th century.
Wood
17th Century Baroque Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
A fine and impressively carved 17th century Baroque side chair, circa 1680 North Europe.
Wood
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
17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive plank chair or settle. Dating to the late 17th century, wonderful untouched patina. Originating from Grande Chartreuse (1084) the head monastery of the Carthusian religious...
Wood
Pair of 17th Century Danish Baroque Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible pair of 17th century Danish Baroque side chairs with a stylized floral backsplats, well worn stretchers, and a fantastic patina only three hundred years of age can bestow.
Wood
17th Century Chestnut and Pine Choir Seat from Portugal
Located in Dallas, TX
From Portugal in the 1600’s, this choir seat has a flip-top seat known as a misericord, or mercy seat. As with most antique cathedral seating, the chair places a premium on functiona...
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
1980s Set of Six Spanish Wicker and Wood Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of six Spanish wicker and wood chairs.
Wicker, Wood
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H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Zebra Wood Chairs, set of six, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Zebra Wood Chairs, set of six, Italy 1950s. This set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs from 1950s Italy is a stunning example of elegant vintag...
Beech, Bentwood
Italian or Spanish Antique Dagobert Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Italian or Spanish antique Dagobert chair
Wood
French Louis XIII Barley Twist Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis XIII side chair is from France and was made from walnut wood, circa 17th century.
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 17th Century French Renaissance Chair Original Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular Renaissance chair with original leather seating and back. Unique piece in relative good condition, France, circa 1600-1650 Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Leather, 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. Featuring gold gilt carved finials and in a worn teal and gold patterned fabric. The orig...
Wood
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
17th Century Florentine Ebonized Savonarola Folding Chair
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian Florentine Ebonized wood Savonarola Chair inlaid with bone in renaissance revival style. Milan, Italy Circa 1880 "Savonarola are chairs named for the 15th century Florentine...
Bone, Wood
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H 49.61 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Antique Charles II Carved Oak Wainscot Chair, 17th Century Armchair
Located in Bristol, GB
EARLY ENGLISH ANTIQUE CHAIR A generous-sized, handsome throne of chair which would grace all manner of interiors. An arched panel back with shaped arms, a solid seat with turned f...
Wood, Oak
Ceremonial Chair of Carved Walnut 17th Siècle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceremonial chair of carved walnut 17th siècle. Measures: H: 132cm, W: 56cm, W: 48cm.
Wood
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H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal
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H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Armchair, high chair in carved walnut wood and white fabric, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Original from the 17th century, of Italian origin, it was placed in front of the fireplace and on certain occasions at the head of the table, of great antique value.
Walnut
Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning Wingback Chair by renowned designer Tom Dixon. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a sleek and modern design that will elevate a...
Velvet, Wood
17th Century Carved Oak Armchair, England, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
17th-century carved armchair crafted from solid oak, with curved armrests and subtly tilted back. The chair boasts a captivating patina and displays a character befitting its age and...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 17th Century French Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 17th century French chairs. The wood is made of carved oak.
Oak
Spanish Carved Walnut Side Chair 17th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful and very old Spanish chair, made of carved walnut. Possibly 17th century. The shape is typical of 17th century Spanish chairs. The back and front rail each sporti...
Wood, Walnut
Four 17th Century Spanish Moorish Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Moorish-Spanish post chairs for Connoisseurs and collectors of earliest available authentic furniture. From a monastery on the Balearic Islands of the coast of Spain. Perfect fo...
Wood
17th Century Pair of Lombardian Italian Swiss Carved Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Lombardian maple and walnut post chairs, 17th century. Richly hand-carved and inlaid in maple and walnut perfect for accent or hall chairs. Design and dimensions are not iden...
Wood
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H 44.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Italian, Venice, Baroque Period Larice-Wood Swivel Barber's Chair, Late 17th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having and adjustable upholstered headrest and a shaped backrest with curved arms and perforated rotating seat atop a turned support and four scrolled legs secured by an iron stretch...
Pine
Vintage Regency Palma Desk Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency desk chair. Made by the Palma group in NYC. A chic high Bach chair with cabriolet legs and a carved clamshell motif on top. A fabulous antiqued yellow fini...
Fabric, Wood
Wooden Captain's Chair, 17th Century, the Netherlands
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful antique captain's chair from the 17th or 18th century. There is an article about a chair very similar to this one in the book 'Noord Nederlandse Meubelen van Renaissance to...
Wood
17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial Ebony side chairs from the late 17th/Early 18th Century.
Wood
Late 17th Century French Side Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 17th century French side chair in the Louis XIII taste with turned stretchers and very tall back
Wood
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H 45.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six 17th Century Italian Carved and Painted Solid Walnut Wood Chairs
Located in Firenze, IT
Northern Italy from the second half of the 17th century.
Walnut
17th Century Carved Renaissance Chair in Untouched Condition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
This 17th century Renaissance chair is made of carved wood and an original leather upholstery.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Late 17th Century Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of late 17th century French Louis XIII/Louis XIV period walnut side chairs with turned stretchers, Gascony, circa 1690-1720
Wood
Pair of English Oak William and Mary Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of high back English oak William and Mary side chairs, circa 17th century.
Wood
17th Century Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved oak chair from the late 17th century in a dark wood finish.
Oak, Wood
17th Century Style Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 17th century style chair. The arms with extended stylized foliate carving. The cover somewhat tired. Grospoint needle work worn. Hairy paw feet of somewhat unusual section.
Wood
Italian Walnut Arm Chair, 17th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful early and large Italian or Spanish walnut armchair upholstered with 18th century tapestry. Great gilt wood finials with outstanding upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beautiful spanish old carved armchairs.
Seat 19.5
Wood
Chinese Folding Hunting Chair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese folding hunting chair from Shanxi Province
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
Tho visually a small size, these chairs are very comfortable, the seat is the right height for sitting, and they are quite sturdy. The look is great for an entry hall or for decorat...
Rush, Wood
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H 23 in W 11 in D 14 in
17th Century Welsh Children’s Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique Welsh children’s chair upholstered in green mohair and leather from the 17th century Turned legs and stretchers 23?H x 14?D x 11? Seat Height, 16?.
Wood
Late 17th Century Carved Walnut and Embossed Leather Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary chair with superb color, large proportion. The wood has a very soft hand and great marking. With polychrome leather embossed back and seat. The frame mounted with ca...
Wood, Leather
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Cedar
$340,697
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$34,180
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Oak
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