Irish Painted Primitive Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th C Irish painted primitive pine chair. 1820 Seat depth- 38cm, seat height- 43cm
Antique 19th Century Irish Chairs
Pine
Irish Painted Primitive Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th C Irish painted primitive pine chair. 1820 Seat depth- 38cm, seat height- 43cm
Pine
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair ha...
Ash
$5,238 / set
Pair 19th Century Mahogany Corner Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th century mahogany corner chairs with shaped backs, scroll arm supports and decoratively carved back splats to the centre. Both chairs sit on four cabriole legs, the front...
Upholstery, Mahogany
12 Irish 19th Century Georgian Dining Chairs with Labels
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 12 19th century Irish dining chairs with a 19th- early 20th century label from an antiques dealer in Dublin. Set is comprised of 4 arm chairs and 8 sides, indicating...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leading to embroidered padded seats. The front cabrio...
Mahogany, Fabric
Very Fine Set of Ten 18th Century Irish Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine set of 10 18th century Irish chippendale dining chairs. Made in the period of heavy 1st growth mahogany, these chairs feature very well executed carving and through tenon s...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Elmwood Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair of late 18th/early 19th century Irish Hepplewhite elmwood side chairs with removable seats.
Walnut
$6,751
19th Century Corner Seat
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany corner chair with urn back slats, upholstered seat, three-pillar legs & cabriole leg with pad foot to the front.
Mahogany, Upholstery
$9,312 / set
Pair of Hepplewhite Style Wheelback Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A fine pair of Hepplewhite style wheelback armchairs with oval-shaped backrests and spiderweb detailing, shaped reeded armrests & stuffed over seats. These chairs are raised on taper...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19thC Irish Button Back Artist Sitters Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1830 Early 19thC Irish tall ebonised button back artist portrait sitters chair - rexine leather with past repairs Measures: W55 x D41 x H129 cm.
Leather, Wood
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
18th Century George II Irish Carver in the manner of Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II Irish carver in the manner of Chippendale, the bow shaped back rail centred with carved bell husk motif flanked with scrolling acanthus leaf and C-scrolls and ...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Tub Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A fine 19th Century George III period mahogany Hepplewhite tub chair in the French taste.
Mahogany
19th Century Set of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century set of eight (two carvers and six singles) Chippendale style dining chairs with finely carved back splat with gold upholstered drop in cushioned seat supported on cabrio...
Mahogany
Primitive Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful primitive 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair in ash. Wonderful piece with great patina and overall presence. Perfectly usable too.
Ash
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair. A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the thick slab seat raised on four turned legs & supporting the unique back rest with s...
Hardwood, Bentwood
'6' R Strahan Irish Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Strahan of Dublin
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
(6) Irish Regency rosewood dining chairs by R Strahan, Dublin. Top rails are carved with S-scrolls and leaves above a foliate lyre form splat, over seats on molded seat frames. Facet...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
George III Carved Walnut Standard Chair in the Manner of John Whitby
Located in Salisbury, GB
Early George III carved walnut standard chair in the manner of John Whitby of Mount Street London, very similar pat to the Wardour Castle chairs he supplied in the late 1750s. Chairm...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37 in W 23.75 in D 23 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Set of Six Country House Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six George III period 18th century mahogany hall chairs. It is quite unusual to find a set of six. There is a crest painted on the back panel with the motto Vulneratus Non Vic...
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
19th Century Medieval Green Velvet Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Medieval chair is from a castle in Ireland. It was reupholstered with green velvet and it has all the original components, such as the wood and wheels. There is visible wear and...
Hardwood
George II Pair of Irish Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George II pair of Irish walnut side chairs, the shaped top rail with a central carved cresting and terminating in paper scroll ends above a wide, shaped solid splat; and a drop in se...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38 in W 23 in D 20 in
Extraordinary Set of Six Large Scale Period Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extraordinary Set of Six Large Scale Period Irish Chippendale Side Chairs, circa 1740
Mahogany
Irish Mahogany Side Chair circa 1740
Located in London, GB
An Irish mid 18th century mahogany chair with yoke cresting top above a pierced vase-form splat, drop-in seat, on shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in inward folding scroll feet...
Wood
Irish Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
Irish Carved Mahogany Side Chair; featuring a shell carved crest; an acanthus carved splat, compass seat, and raised on shell carved cabriole legs ending with animal paw feet, the wh...
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
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. Each chair ...
Mahogany
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H 57.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Antique Set of 5 Gothic Revival Irish Masonic Oak & Leather Throne Chairs 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of five antique Gothic Revival oak & leather, Irish Masonic throne chairs, circa 1900. Each chair having a pointed architectural pediment with scrolled devices and a scrol...
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 19th century Irish Hedge chair with heavy oak arms and crestrail, oak spindles, an oak seat with an incredible surface, and splayed legs. The surface wear in wonderf...
Oak
Primitive 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century Irish Hedge chair in original deep red painted finish. Although based on the design of the primitive Irish Hedgerow chair this example is beautifully made and a cut abov...
Wood
Pair of 18C Irish Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of 18 C Irish regency hall chairs. A matching pair which is rare to find ! Made in Ireland during the Regency Era circa 1790-1820. We know these a...
Mahogany
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H 39.18 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in
Pair of 19th Century Irish Chippendale George III Style Armchairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional pair of 19th century carved mahogany armchairs in the style of Thomas Chippendale, the domed crest, above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined to ...
Mahogany, Leather
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H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs by Mack Williams & Gibton
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb pair of Irish Regency mahogany armchairs attributed to Mack, Williams and Gibton, the arched reeded crest rails above open frames with lattice-work back rails, each with arm...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 38 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
Set of 10 Irish 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Hicks of Dublin
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning set of 10 mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs by James Hicks of Dublin. The pierced acanthus carved back splats with “shell” corners upholstered in English burgundy l...
Mahogany
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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
Pair of 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine pair of Irish Chippendale George III Period Side or Dining Chairs mid-18th century mahogany side chairs in the Chippendale manner, of rich color and patination, each having a ...
Mahogany
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
Large Scale Irish Stick or Hedge Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th early 20th century irish stick or hedge chair.
Wood
Set of Six 19th Century Irish Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six 19thC Irish walnut chairs, upholstered in dark brown tufted leather. The padded back and seat finished with antique brass studs. Seat is raised on two turned legs in the...
Leather, Wood
18th Century Irish George III Period Mahogany Side Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid-18th century George II Period mahogany side chair, the back with shaped top rail above a pierced splat with carved drapes, a tassel and fretwork, the upholstered ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Rare Set of Ten Antique Irish Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
An extraordinarily fine and rare set of ten (all side chairs) antique Irish Chippendale style hand carved and pierced solid mahogany dining chairs with antique needlepoint upholstere...
Mahogany
Extraordinary George I Walnut Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Defining collections - An extraordinary George I walnut armchair of fabulous colour, form and patination. The chair is of the most lively shapes with well-patinated surfaces bein...
Walnut
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H 40 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
18th Century George III Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III pair of Gainsborough armchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the arched padded back raised above padded arms with down swept fluted arm supports with c...
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
Four George III Hall Chairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional set of four Irish Georgian grain painted hall chairs in the manner of Robert Manwaring having shaped crests, the backs of pierced design depicting the Maynard coat of ...
Wood
18th Century Georgian Pair of Occasional Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian pair of open splat chairs, the open pierced carved splat back with foliate and acanthus leaf and C scroll motif raised above leather studded seat supported on c...
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century George II Carver in the manner of Giles Grendy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany carver in the manner of Giles Grendy, the hooped back splat of open strapwork in the form of a shell with carved decorative foliate, acanthus leaf and...
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century George III Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century George III pair of Gainsborough armchairs with shaped back. The padded arms with acanthus carved terminal raised over carved apron supported on carved reeded straig...
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Irish Pair of Butler Carver Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish pair of Butler carver chairs, the bow shaped top rail with centred acanthus leaf and C scroll motif flanked with corners embellished with scallop shells raised ove...
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
George I Carved Irish Walnut Pair of Chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Important design, a rare and fine pair of Irish George I walnut side chairs of excellent colour and patina, circa 1720. The undercut shaped back-splats of violin form are beautifull...
Walnut
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H 36 in W 21 in D 26 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Ebonized and Gilt Spoon Back Slipper Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each of this pair of "Roman" spoon back slipper chairs has an arched, pierced back, a cushioned seat upholstered in lemon raw silk, and with sabre legs terminating in gilt ball feet....
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-18th Century George III Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of exuberantly carved walnut side chairs, believed to be Irish. Provenance- Collection of Dr. Andrew and Ziva Dahl Sothebys 5951 Lot 467.
Walnut
Irish William IV Mahogany Library Chair of Grand Scale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold Irish 19th century mahogany library chair with olive tufted leather upholstery having richly carved scroll arms and back, the legs with lion masks and paw feet, retaining an old...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chairs
Located in Roma, RM
Set of eight chairs in mahogany, Ireland, Regency period.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Irish Revival Charles X Mahogany Inlay Chairs by Millar&Beatty, 1860
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 6 inlaid chairs from Ireland, signed Millar&Beatty, LTD. Dublin. In mahogany, inlaid in boxwood with floral motifs. Good condition
Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Upholstered Side Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of early 19th century Irish George III side chairs have an upholstered seat and back, acanthus-carved cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Mahogany Hall Chair with Scallop Back
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Irish mahogany hall chair from circa 1790. Fluted legs with gorgeous scallop shell scrolled back and armorial plate. Made of the best Cuban mahogany. It sits on four l...
Mahogany
Irish Gilt Side Chair
By Robert Strahan
Located in Chireno, TX
Irish gilt side chair with carved legs on original casters (front legs bobbin), and intact (and reworked) original webbing and horsehair upholstery, newly covered in gray velvet. Dat...
Brass
Pair of Irish, Neoclassical Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1810-1820
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Irish, mahogany neoclassical side chairs, circa 1810-1820.
Mahogany
Early Irish Ash and Elm Stickback Dining Kitchen Chair
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
An early example of an Irish ash and elm kitchen chair. Simple, rustic design.
Ash, Elm
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H 32.29 in W 18.12 in L 32.29 in
Pair of Early Ash and Beech Irish Country Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
A pair of early Irish spindle back beech kitchen chairs with ash seat. Both chairs are stamped on the back of the seat. Simple, rustic design.
Ash, Beech
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H 41.25 in W 35 in D 27 in
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Chippendale Mahogany Library Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
A stately pair of large Irish Chippendale mahogany library chairs, made in the late 18th-early 19th century, with intricately carved frames featuring acanthus leaves, rosettes and ha...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
William IV Set of 8 'Balloon' Chairs in Cuban Mahogany and Blue Plaid Wool 1830s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of likely Irish early-mid 19th century 'Balloon' back dining chairs in carved and moulded well-figured Cuban mahogany with splayed saber back legs and tapering spindle-t...
Wool, Mahogany
Fine Antique Pair of George II Style Eagle Carved Mahogany Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine Pair of George II style mahogany chairs of generous proportion, Irish or English, circa 1900. The original George II period chair, featuring the same legs, is in ...
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Set of Ten Irish Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
19th century irish Georgian dining chairs. Two arms and eight sides. Mortise and tenon throughout. Carved Eagle back rests and Eagle armrests. Ball and claw feet.
Mahogany
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H 37.5 in W 70 in D 20 in
Antique Irish Chippendale George II Style Mahogany Triple Chairback Settee
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
An exceptionally fine and rare antique Irish Chippendale George II style hand-carved solid mahogany triple chairback settee. Please note exceptionally crisp and deeply hand-carved...
Mahogany, Velvet
Unusual Pair of Late 18th Century Irish Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of George III Sheraton period mahogany hall chairs possibly Irish, circa 1790. The pierced shield-backs with round panels painted with armorial, above the solid compass se...
Mahogany
Set of Eight Irish Queen Anne Style Country Chairs in Elmwood
Located in Milford, NH
A solid set of eight bench made Irish Queen Anne style country chairs in elmwood consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs from the 20th century.
Elm
Pine Infant's Low Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A delightful and fascinating infant's rolling low chair built of pitch pine and featuring superb through-tenon construction. A small tray at the front can contain little amusements....
Pine
Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century reading chair loaded with character; incised decorated oak crest rail, walnut adjustable lap desk --16" x 12", original tufted distressed leather. Brass label on back r...
Oak, Leather
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$23,630Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.
$35,290
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.
Wrought Iron
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Fabric
$2,250 / item
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Bertu Stools, Boca Modern Counter Stool, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wood
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
1. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln...
Walnut
Rose Quartz Gemstone Tree on Amethyst Cluster Base
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted gemstone tree features pink Rose Quartz crystal blossoms blooming from a gracefully twisted dark trunk, all elegantly rooted in a natural Amethyst cluster base. The ...
Amethyst
Satsuma Bowl of Immortals
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the underside. The columns on the underside read, “Satsuma” and “Hododa.” This represents the ...
Gold
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table in Walnut with Pad Feet, Early 18th Century England
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.
Mahogany
Early Tiffany Sterling Silver Greek Revival Classical Kylix Compote
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Greek Revival sterling silver footed bowl, crafted by the renowned silversmiths Grosjean & Woodward for Tiffany & Co., epitomizes the grandeur of 19th-century Americ...
Sterling Silver
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century carved oak corner chairs from England with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting acanthus leaves and scrolls. The seats have wonderful carv...
Oak
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and flowering peach branches, the ...
Wood
$2,025Sale Price|55% Off
H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
This outstanding 18th century Chippendale walnut corner chair features intricate marquetry inlay in a delicate floral motif. Even the back of the top rail, splats and the back of the...
Walnut
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
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