$4,200 / set
Antique Cast Stone Garden Lion Throne Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of huge cast stone lion face garden throne/chairs. Bases are his and hers style with a 2" height difference.
Cast Stone
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional mid 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Curule Arm Chair. Features a meticulously carved walnut frame with leather seat. The back is showcased by a winged...
Leather, Walnut
Pair Gilt Thrones Arm Chairs Hand Carved Lions Heads
Located in Potters Bar, GB
More bling than a Made In Chelsea series, you are viewing a pair of large gilt thrones Hand carved with distinctive lions heads for the arms Top of the elaborate back rest almost six...
Wood
Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Bird & Lion Carved Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Bird & Lion Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair. Item features a high back, solid carved walnut frame with bird crest, pierce carved acanthus leaves th...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions. Item features lion carved armrests, black/ebonized finish, gold gilt accents, rolling casters, x-for...
Wood, Lacquer
Renaissance Gothic Style Large Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Renaissance Gothic Style Large Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair. Circa Late 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
Royal and Noble Costume Prints: d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
He is shown seated in a lion-throned chair, crowned and robed in stately pink and blue, holding a golden scepter.
Paper
French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960
Located in Grenoble, FR
Luxurious and beautifully hand-carved Lion King Throne Chair. Handmade in the 1970s and gilded.
Carved Lion Throne Chair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Monumental sized mahogany highly carved throne chair with plum velvet upholstery. You can find these around, and I've seen a few, but this is an older example that far outshines the...
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Bronze/Gold Lion Motif Throne Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Highly unusual throne chairs with carved lion motif. Substantial quality construction with beautifully patinated bronze/gold finish.
Sold
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Maple Campaign armchair. Features an X frame with lion head arms between an arched back. Includes carved "S" scrolls and paw feet. Lio...
Brass
Sold
H 46.07 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Walnut Framed Lion Head Carved Throne High Back Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1870 hand carved walnut throne chairs depicting Lion’s heads with original distresse...
Walnut
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H 43 in W 28 in D 23.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Mahogany Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Renaissance Revival throne armchair. Made of mahogany featuring curule / savonarola styling with carved lion head finials flanking a shield shaped back with shell crest and ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 72.05 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Lions Heads Heraldry Throne Chairs
Located in London, GB
The armrests feature large carved lions heads and the chairs are raised on carved shaped legs that terminate in lions paw feet.
Walnut
Lion Carved Large Tall King Queen Throne Chair Event Party Space Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lion carved large tall king queen throne chair event party space decor.
Naugahyde, Wood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Vintage Neo Renaissance Style Lion Head Savonarola Throne Chair w/Mahogany Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Late 19th Century Neo Renaissance Style lion head Savonarola Throne chair with a mahogany frame, carved details, & loose seat cushion with original velvety wine colored fabr...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 47 in W 26.5 in D 31.5 in
Superb Double Nail Head Trimmed Leather Carved Lion Head Throne Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous chair, most likely made by Maitland Smith or a similar quality manufacturer. The chair is deep merlot hue with double rows of nailheads trimming the back. The chai...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Hardwood Open Work Throne Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and large pair of Qing Dynasty 19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood open work throne chairs decorated with dragons, foo lions, flowers, and vines.
Hardwood
A Pair Of 19th Century Antique Walnut Tapestry Throne Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
STUNNING PAIR OF CARVED WALNUT THRONE CHAIRS, DEPICTING LIONS HEADS. MYTHICAL SCENE ON TAPESTRY DEPICTING UNICORNS.
Walnut
Pair of French Barley Twist Over the Top Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1880 French white oak Lion throne chairs. We struggled for a few days deciding what to do with the old leather, and thought it prudent to let the purchaser decide.
Sold
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Vintage Spanish Renaissance Leather Lion Carved Savonarola Throne Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Renaissance brown leather lion carved Savonarola Throne chairs - a pair. Item features embossed detail leather sling seat and back, lion carved armrests, paw feet, so...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 53.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Renaissance Revival Figural Lion, Barley Twist Tall Throne Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique Renaissance Revival figural lion carved oak barley twist high back throne chairs.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 53.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Barley Twist Tall Throne Hall Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival figural lion carved oak barley twist high back throne chair.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 26 in D 20 in
Renaissance Medieval Style Mahogany Lion Face X-Base Throne Chair Italy 1920s
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Italian Savonarola x-base chair having detailed hand carved mahogany lions face armrests with lion claw feet from the early 20th century. The chair collapses down for eas...
Iron
Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings
Located in Hudson, NY
Antiques Louis XIII-style throne chairs with barley twist arms terminating in carved Lions and barley twist legs and stretchers.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair 19th century Italian carved throne chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic large Italian carved throne chairs with lions head arms and elaborately carved finials.
Wood
Anglo-Indian Silver Embossed Throne Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Anglo-Indian silver embossed throne chair with lion arm rests, late 19th century.
Silver
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
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
$9,552 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Monumental Italian Semi Circular Large Lime Stone Bench
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional craftsmanship with stunning motifs in relief in ' Pietra di Vicenza'. Rich decoration of the armrest with Griffins and garland - Great decoration for Garden and Patio fur...
Limestone
Set of Four 17th Century Italian Rococo Painted Wood Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,081
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions. Well articulated, impressive pair of terra cotta winged lions, in seated position and holding heraldic shields between their front paws...
Terracotta
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$1,917
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
$10,464Sale Price|53% Off
H 51.97 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...
Tapestry, Walnut
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...
Mahogany
$61,407
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
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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