$14,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 10 Rose Tarlow melrose house Louis XIII acanthus leaf leather dining chairs Featuring a texture...
Leather, Walnut
$1,238Sale Price / item|40% Off
Stunning Set of Four Walnut Queen Anne Dining Chairs Acanthus Leaf Carved Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four circa 1900 walnut Queen Anne dining chairs with black crushed velvet velour upholstery A very good looking and decorat...
Walnut
$3,949Sale Price / set|30% Off
18th century Italian Louis XVI Period Chairs Ivory Lacquer, Gilt & Ikat Damask
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring the iconic Louis XVI silhouette with tapered fluted legs and an oval backrest, joined to the seat by a finely carved acanthus leaf motif. The side chairs are both masterfu...
Gold Leaf
$4,140 / set
Walnut French Armchairs, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The scrolled arms have acanthus leaf terminals, and the chairs have cane seats.
Cane, Walnut
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Armchair, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
The scrolled arms having acanthus leaf terminals, and the chair having a caned seat, the caning is in very good condition.
Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French finely carved walnut armchairs with acanthus leaf and ribbon motif. The chairs are finished with nail heads and have been newly upholstered with silk mat...
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each most impressive scrolled arm displays stunning richly carved dolphins with wonderful attention to detail, textured bodies, flowing foliate tails, and supported by acanthus leaf ...
Leather, Oak
Acanthus Leaf Dining Chair Shown in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany antique reproduction. Finely carved chair backs with upholstered seats.
Mahogany
A Handsome Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The apex of each back is carved with a stylized shell motif flanked by foliate scrolls; the corners of the top rail are similarly carved in relief with foliate elements issuing from ...
Upholstery, Wood
Carved Claw Paw Foot Acanthus Leaf Side End Table by Hickory Chair
By Thomas O'brien, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Round occasional claw foot cabriole leg side table by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair Furniture. This beautifully carved end table features a dark walnut finish with bold scaled paw...
Wood
Set of 10 Chippendale Design Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 8 single and 2 arm Chippendale design mahogany dining chairs, with acanthus leaf carving throughout, having serpentine top rails above interlaced gothic splats and unusual c...
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Style Chinoiserie Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and very ornate pair of 18th century style chinoiserie hall chairs feature gilded cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing.
Hardwood
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H 43.25 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
A Swedish Set of 6 Upholstered & Wood Dining Side Chairs w/Arched Top-rail Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish upholstered and carved wood side chairs. These vintage chairs from Sweden each feature upholstered camel (or convex arch) seat backs, upholstered seats, carved f...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38.75 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Pair Antique 19th Century Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Side Chairs, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
The seats are of generous proportions and the chairs are raised on cabriole legs with shell & bellflower carvings at the knee, the pad feet having scrolled acanthus leaf carvings.
Mahogany
Set of Eight, 19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very handsome good quality set of Cromwellian style dining chairs dating from 1880, the oak frames have caved front rails and the chunky front legs have acanthus leaf carvi...
Leather, Oak
Set of Ten Kreiss French Louis XIV Os De Mouton Dining Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Featuring acanthus leaf designs carved into the arms. The set consists of eight side chairs and two large arm or throne chairs.
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of French Gold Gilt Wood Wingback Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Notice the finely carved flowers and acanthus leaf designs. The chairs are upholstered in a natural burlap textile with nailhead trim detail.
Gold
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H 50 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Super Dramatic Pair of Antique French Leather and Walnut Throne Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
They have two beautiful gold acanthus leaf finials on each chair. The dimensions of the seats are 18 1/2" deep and 24 " wide with a height of 19 inches
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Early 1900's French Walnut Wood Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
The upholstery is needlepoint and petite point and is affixed to the chair frames with brass nailheads. The motifs on the chair frames are all stylized versions of the acanthus leaf.
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H 42 in W 29 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils from Provence, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
The tall arched back features shell and foliage carvings, while the open armrests display acanthus leaf details. Each chair has a wide and comfortable seat with a scalloped apron ado...
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century 1st Empire Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Its body is encircled by a gilt bronze band with a crashing wave design and supports ten gilt bronze arms with acanthus leaf details. Four chairs are attached to the crown.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 42.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Carved Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The open armrests are highly decorated with detailed acanthus leaf motifs. Each chair is upholstered with a yellow silk fabric with vase and garland motifs, and a deep and comfortabl...
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bound reed motif on frame with acanthus leaf appointments. The chair rests on Classic reeded tapered legs.
Damask, Giltwood
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H 26 in W 19 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Chauffeuse Chair with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
The carvings throughout the frame of the chair include acanthus leaf and shell decor. The chair has a curved back upholstered with a red silk fabric, and a wide, deep, heart-shaped s...
Silk, Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bound reed motif on frame with acanthus leaf appointments. The chair rests on Classic reeded tapered legs.
Fabric, Giltwood
Circa 1930-50 French Wrought Iron Bistro Set
By Inthegarden
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-50 French wrought iron garden table & pair of chairs bistro set. Latticework table top & seats with acanthus leaf & rope aprons, chair back panels & stretchers on all piec...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bound reed motif on frame with acanthus leaf appointments. The chair rests on Classic reeded tapered legs.
Wood
Pair of Gilded Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bound reed motif on frame with acanthus leaf appointments. The chair rests on Classic reeded tapered legs.
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Low Back Armchairs, c. 1825
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 19th century, this pair of lightweight Russian armchairs stand on elegantly tapered sabre legs and feature low, arched backs and turned arms decorated with acanthu...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 55 in W 26 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Barley Twist Armchair Cane Cowhide 1880
Located in Portland, OR
The chair with Barley Twist columns, the base also with Barley Twist legs and stretcher and joined with an ornately carved yolk, the arms with carved acanthus leaf handrests, the cha...
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
A Pair of Painted Acanthus Leaf Detailed Metal Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Acanthus Leaf Detailed Metal Chairs
Metal
Pair of American Art Deco Leaf Back Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The front legs are carved in acanthus leaf design. The chairs each measure 27” wide x 24” deep x 37” high
Carved Baroque Side Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Walnut Baroque Carved Side chair with acanthus leaf finials above carved open cartouche back splat with plank seat.
Walnut
Set of 4 Chippendale style Chairs
Located in Roswell, GA
Set of 4 mahogany Chippendale style side chairs. Acanthus leaf 'knees' ball & claw feet.
Mahogany
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Pair of Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany pair of side chairs, with acanthus leaf carved backs, slip seats and molded carved straight legs.
Mahogany
Set of 6 French Polished Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
The apron of the chairs feature acanthus leaf decor and the seats are upholstered in Provencal fabric.
Metal
Set of Four Late Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Set of four late Regency rosewood dining chairs with acanthus leaf carved to rail, scroll and anthemion bar and sabre legs front and back Measures: 18" W x 18" D x 36" H (18.5" H to...
Rosewood
Set of Four 19th Century Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A set of four carved, gilded and paint decorated English Regency style dining chairs with acanthus leaf decoration and reeded legs recently upholstered in olive green leather with na...
Wood
Georgian Library Arm Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
Late Georgian mahogany library arm chair with acanthus leaf 'knees'. Ball & Claw feet.
Mahogany, Fabric
Georgian Library Arm Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
Late Georgian mahogany library arm chair with acanthus leaf 'knees' ball and claw feet.
Mahogany, Fabric
Pair Chippendale style Arm Chairs
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine Pair of Mahogany Chippendale style arm chairs with acanthus leaf design splat. Ball & Claw feet, gadrooned edges.
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilded Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair with fine acanthus leaf carving. The chairs are raised upon reeded legs and are upholstered with silk.
Silk, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Framed High Back Armchairs
Located in London, west Sussex
This lovely pair of 19th century French carved walnut framed high back armchairs feature a carved wavy ‘H’ shaped stretcher base with acanthus leaf detailing. The chairs have been up...
Fabric, Walnut
Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale style four-post bed US King, finest mahogany flame veneers and satinwood crossbanding on the head and footboard, high turned and reeded posts on square carved fretwork le...
Mahogany
$110,000
W 188 in L 202 in
18th Century Antique French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10" Rug
Located in New York, NY
18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10"-478 x 513 Louis XV owned this rug. Well, not really, but it certainly was made for a distinguished patron. This c...
Wool
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 44.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Eight Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquered set of eight dining chairs made in the English Queen Anne style featuring chinoiserie decorations. The set consists of two armchairs measuring 22 inches wide and six side c...
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Netherlands Cabinets By Gregorius Pineo 2001
By Gregorius Pineo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A refined pair of Chests with classic Dutch serpentine form on the top and front. The front with a confirming serpentine slide pull over the long apron drawer. Below is a double doo...
Wood
$3,400Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 47 in W 22 in D 24 in
Set of Eight Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Modern Redux
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of eight French dining chairs featuring a modern redux upholstery with a whimsical abstract expressionist figural artwork design. The chairs are made in the Louis XIV Os...
Brass
$61,923
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Set of Eight Maitland Smith French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of eight mahogany dining chairs attributed to Maitland-Smith. The chairs feature a large tufted back with an hourglass form. The set consists of six side chairs and...
Brass
$6,450 / set
H 38 in W 24 in D 26 in
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs W Scalamandre Stripe
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs Freshly Upholstered in Scalamandre Striped Fabric.
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
Copper
$9,755
H 68.12 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Full Size Rosewood Carved Bed Frame Baroque
Located in Miami, FL
An Exquisite antique French Louis XVI full size bed. Made of Rosewood featuring foliate carved ribbon and crest with center cartouche, acorn form finials, fluted and turned columns, ...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important and impressive Period Louis XVI Extension Table with 3 finished leaves.The table measures 52”x 57.5 which is a fat oval shape when it is not extended.. Each of the 3 lea...
Mahogany
$8,750
H 68.51 in W 58.67 in D 83.86 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Carved Bed Frame, Baroque, Full/ Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
An Exquisite antique French Louis XVI full size bed. Made of Walnut, featuring foliate carved ribbon and crest with center cartouche, acorn form finials, fluted and turned columns, a...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned posts with urn finial...
Mahogany
Set of 10 - Christian Liaigre Style Leather Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational custom Liaigre style dining chairs from a Hamptons estate. The chairs feature buttery soft leather in ivory and brown leather (on the back). Wood frame is dark brown ...
Leather
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