A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Irish Set of Four Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine 19th Century Irish set of four well figured, mahogany hall chairs of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain.
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs by Gillows of London & Lancaster, the carved moulded back with centred armorial shield surmounted with foliate crest flanked w...
Mahogany
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Mahogany
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback ar...
Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street armchair fully stamped to the base This is a rare chair, it is...
Walnut
Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Edinburgh furniture makers, established in 1807 by Richard Whytock and John Reid. In its 19th and early 20th century glory days, furnished the great houses and castles of Scotland, o...
Textile
Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Edinburgh furniture makers, established in 1807 by Richard Whytock and John Reid. In its 19th and early 20th century glory days, furnished the great houses and castles of Scotland, o...
Textile
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Superb Pair of High Style Irish Hall Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
A finely carved pair of 19th century high style Irish hall chairs done in the Chippendale style.
Mahogany
Pair of Gothic Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of oak Gothic hall chairs, the triangular arched back rests with carved trefoil and quatrefoil tracery, the squared legs joined by stretchers, and with down swept arm supports.
Oak
Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite early 19th-century Irish George III mahogany hall chairs, executed in the sgabello form, are exceptional examples of the period's style and craftsmanship.
Mahogany
A Pair of Irish Hall Chairs
Located in NYC, NY
A well carved pair of traditional hall chairs with excellent patina.
Wood
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H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Stunning 19th Century Irish Pair of Hall Chairs Attributed to Strahan
By Strahan of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
19th Century Irish pair of finely carved mahogany hall chairs attributed to 'Strahan', the moulded pierced back with centred armorial shield surmounted with beautifully carved foliat...
Mahogany
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H 33.75 in W 17.52 in D 15.28 in
Pair Of Early 19th Century Irish Neo-Grecian Style Regency Side / Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of Irish Regency mahogany Neo-Grecian hall chairs , with bowed tablet cresting, and conjoined c-scroll splat backs upholstered seats on ribbed sabre legs. Circa 182...
Wood
A Pair of Regency Irish Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Regency Irish mahogany hall chair, the backs carved with rosettes and acanthus leaf decorationand painted with coats of arms, the cabriole legs with carving on the knees t...
Mahogany
Pair of Shell-Back Hall Chairs, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of especially finely carved shell-back hall chairs, late 18th-early 19th Century, likely Irish, Mahogany with later upholstered seats.
Wood
Pair of Irish Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 Irish Regency mahogany hall chairs, each with molded quatrefoil shaped roundel centered backs and plank seats raised on line-incised sabre legs. The design of thi...
Mahogany
Nice Pair of Antique Hall Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice pair of antique mahogany hall chairs,with spoon shape carved back and turned front legs on wheels.Newly upholstered.
Upholstery
Set of Four Irish Mahogany Hall Chairs by Strahan of Dublin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four Irish carved mahogany by Strahan of Dublin. Each stamped 'STRAHAN & CO' with serial number.
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs. Each with a pierced splat painted with a harp, the heraldic emblem of Ireland. Tapering seats, on square supports terminate in peg feet. They ar...
Mahogany
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H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Hall Chairs Depicting King & Gentleman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage English Oak hand carved hall chair depicting a King and gentleman knight ...
Oak
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860, LARGE SCALE IMPRESSIVE CHAIRS
Oak
Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860
OAK FINISHED WITH RED LEATHER
HEIGHT TO SEAT: 18 1/2"
Oak, Leather
Antique Irish Georgian Oval Table & 6 Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Dimensions in cm: Height 73 x Width 180 x Depth 125 - Table Height 88 x Width 50 x Depth 55 - Chairs Height 49 - Seat height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Wi...
Mahogany
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H 29.93 in W 210.24 in D 57.88 in
Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table & 20 Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
They may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. During the 19th century great strides were made in the mechanisation of cabinet making.
Damask, Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Regency Library Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional pair of regency cove back mahogany library chairs, the backs being of figured mahogany with carved scroll brackets, the lathe turned tapering front legs surmounted by...
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H 29.73 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Howard and Sons Mahogany Card Table with Concertina Action Irish Georgian Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb Irish George II style serpentine mahogany concertina action card table of excellent color circa 1900 stamped by the famous 19th century cabinet makers Howard and Sons of Ber...
Ormolu
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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 and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs 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
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H 29.93 in W 210.64 in D 57.88 in
Antique 18ft Pollard Oak Extending Dining Table & 14 Oak Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The superb and rare long set of fourteen antique Irish oak dining arm-chairs, date from Circa 1840.
Oak
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H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Seaton Delaval Hall, three chairs, circa 1720 NT 1276666 15.
Walnut
19th Century Carved Mahogany Irish Hall Chair
By James Wyatt
Located in Banner Elk, NC
19th century carved mahogany Irish hall chair designed by celebrated 18th century architect and designer James Wyatt.
Mahogany
Four George IV Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good set of Regency hall chairs by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, in mahogany of the original color and patina, well carved backs and turned front legs. The armorial is of an unclot...
Mahogany
19 Century Pair of Walnut Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of walnut Gothic Revival hall chairs from, circa 1840, British or Irish. Both chairs have beautiful natural patina. The chair backs (splats) are classic Gothic Reviva...
Walnut
Superb Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Occasional Chair Dark Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautifully crafted Aesthetic Hall Chair, carved foliage and scroll detailing with arched top. Lovely turned front legs with the most superb narrow bobbin front feet. Solid oak wi...
Oak
The 'Chippendale' Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This incredibly intriguing 19th century Irish mahogany armchair carved in the George II style is part of a storied suite of furniture at the nexus of a number of famous English and A...
Mahogany
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H 42 in W 50 in D 2 in
Mrs Rona Lucas nee Levey -British art 50s interior female portrait oil painting
By Sir Gerald Festus Kelly (circle)
Located in Hagley, England
Image size large 40 inches by 32 inches and in good condition. Framed in gilt 19th century gallery frame in good condition 50 by 42 inches framed approx.
Oil
PAIR OF IRISH HALL CHAIRS MAHOGANY
Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF WHIMSICAL IRISH HALL CHAIRS CIRCA 1830
Mahogany
Regency Pair of Irish Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Late Regency pair of Irish mahogany hall chairs; the very shapely shield backs with acanthus scroll carving and moulded surround, headed with acanthus and flower head decoration with...
Mahogany
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H 36.4 in W 17.6 in D 16 in
Pair Irish 19thC Highly Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs with Shell Backs c1850
Located in London, GB
Very fine Irish highly carved Mahogany hall chairs with scallop shell backs circa1850. The carved backs each with a beautiful scallop shell above festooned scrolled and foliate swag...
Late Regency Pair of Irish Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Late Regency pair of Irish mahogany hall chairs; the very shapely shield backs with acanthus scroll carving and moulded surround, headed with acanthus and flower head decoration with...
Pair Irish Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs. c. 1835
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Distinctive Irish Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs with Scrolled Back Detailing and Turned Front Legs. Ireland, c. 1835 16 inches wide x 16 inches deep x 35 inches high
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Gothic Revival hall seat of exceptional color, Irish, circa 1830.
Wood
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H 32.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Irish 19th Century Pair of Architectural Hall Chairs with Shell Backs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
Rare and unusual pair of late Regency - William IV period mahogany hall chairs, in the Kentian baroque-revival taste, after a design by Gillows of Lancaster and London. Possibly Iri...
Mahogany
Fine Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine pair of late Regency mahogany hall chairs; possibly Irish, c. 1825. The shaped shield backs carved with acanthus scroll motifs, above the compass-shaped figured mahoga...
Mahogany
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H 37.5 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Antique Georgian Hall Chair, in the Manner of Ince and Mayhew, circa 1780
By Ince & Mayhew
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional quality neoclassical hall chair, in the manner of Ince and Mayhew, England, circa 1780. Why we like it Its pure neoclassical form, ample proportions and richly patina...
Wood
Irish George IV Hall Bench
Located in Dublin port, IE
Footnote, the firm of Gillington where one of Ireland's leading cabinet makers in the early 19th century and are record as working in various addresses in Dublin from 1791 until 1838...
Mahogany
Pair of Victorian Shield Back Chairs in Bleached Oak
Located in Limerick, IE
Very charming pair of antique Victorian shield back highly decorative hall chairs in bleached oak, believed to be Irish. Very charming and in good condition.
Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$12,815Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
$17,775Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$34,509
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...
Mahogany
$18,100Sale Price|24% Off
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Wood, Velvet
$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
$209,816Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
$24,020 / set
H 60.5 in W 57 in D 16 in
Pair of Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Chests from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Never in the 35+ years that we’ve been in business have we ever had anything like these rare matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in ex...
Brass
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately hand-carved wooden table by world famous Venetian sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829–1902). Solid wood table with cupid carving in center and Italian style Venetian l...
Wood
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