Antique Victorian Striped Upholstered Chairs, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Eastlake Parlor chair from the Victorian Era approximately the late 1880's - 1890's with original wood front wheels.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV carved, ebonized and upholstered lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs
By Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal candidates for restoration to produce a remarkable pair of antique chairs. This Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs chairs would work...
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs.
Upholstery, Hardwood
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently needlepoint reupholstered American Empire mahogany side chair. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe
Located in Andernach, DE
Unique, very wide antique oak chair made entirely by hand around 1900. Most likely France or Germany, presumably a piece of cleric church furniture. The design is unusually wide (pos...
Wood, Oak
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Italian Set of 8 Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 8 black painted wooden upholstered dining chairs, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
A 1890s American Renaissance Revival Upholstered Bergere
Located in San Francisco, CA
With vibrant red velvet upholstery, the shaped top above a curved back terminating at a cushioned seat; and the arms and legs carved and lacquered red.
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H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 16.25 in
French 1890s Walnut Child's Chair with Cane Accents and Blue Upholstered Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut child's chair from the late 19th century, with cane seat and upholstered cushion. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this petite walnut cha...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique French Oak Upholstered Corner Chairs, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Late Victorian period charming antique French oak corner chair with upholstered seats. Will look great in a farmhouse, country French or rustic setting. Very good condition. Newer ...
Upholstery, Oak
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H 34.26 in W 18.51 in
19th Century French Set of 6 Dining Chairs with Original Upholstered Seat, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French set of 6 white lacquered wooden dining chairs with original upholstered seat, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Slipper Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1890s armless chair upholstered in mohair velvet and wool carpet remnants.
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,275
H 37 in W 20 in D 23 in
Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade fabric, upholstered tufted back and matching seat. The upholstery is in wonderful con...
Metal
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