Pair Gainsborough Chairs Leather Georgian Revival 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome pair of Georgian Revival Gainsborough armchairs of generous proportions, raised on square fluted front legs with elegant swept rear legs, united by an H-frame stretcher fo...
Leather
$1,436Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality, C1900 Armchairs.
Wood, Mahogany
Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Burled Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of antique Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved burled walnut frames, with bra...
Brass
$7,633Sale Price / set|20% Off
SIX GILLOWS OF LANCASTER ATTRIBUTED ANTIQUE HARDWOOD REGENCY 1810 DINING CHAIRs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embr...
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Georgian Patinated Leather Tufted Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage, Georgian style, patinated leather tufted back arm chairs.
Leather
Antique Set of Sixteen Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic antique set of sixteen Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, Circa 1920 in date.
Mahogany
$16,475Sale Price / set|20% Off
FOUR ANTIQUE COLONIAL CHIPPENDALE HARDWOOD FRET WORK CARVED DiNING CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embr...
Hardwood, Rosewood
$3,353Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cleric's Armchair, English, Elbow Chair, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cleric's armchair. An English, mahogany and beech open elbow chair in Georgian revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Beech
PAIR OF WILLIAM MORRIS FLAT ARM CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK BORDEAUX ARMCHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Introducing a striking and meticulously crafted pair of chairs that exemplify the pinnacle of style and design. Featuring the highly sought-after William Morris...
Leather
Romweber Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic antique pair of Federal Revival shield back arm chairs, Circa 1920 in date.
Damask, Mahogany
Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Lymington, GB
Very good movement through the arm. And well carved with foliate detail. Incidentally we have never had a pair of these during the last 67 years.
Mahogany
Pair of Solid Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These gorgeous antique style ladder back dining chairs are the product of a disciplined furniture production process that is modeled after the practices of Georgian and Victorian per...
Oak
18th Century Dining Chairs Circa 1790
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
Provenance: A Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh Armchairs: Height: 35.25 inches / 89.5 cm Width: 23 inches / 58 cm Depth: 22 inches / 56 cm Seat height: 19 inches / 48 cm Arm height:...
Brass
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H 38.19 in W 24.61 in D 20.67 in
Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carver chairs. An English, mahogany and leather elbow seat in the Chippendale manner, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Leather, Wood
Elegant Pair of Georgian Style Wing Chairs by William Switzer
By William Switzer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous pair of high end elegant Georgian style wing chairs by William Switzer.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Parlor Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
A classic designer's dream, these solid mahogany circa 1930's chairs are in their original rich patina finish and upholstered in a gold designer damask fabric that sets off the class...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Georgian Inlaid Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An excellent pair of original George III inlaid carver chairs. These were made in England, they date from around the 1790-1810 Georgian period. The quality is absolutely stunning,...
Wood
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H 30.5 in W 43.25 in D 36.5 in
Pair of English Custom Chesterfield Brown Distressed Leather Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A rare opportunity to acquire a pair of high-quality English Chesterfield club chairs crafted with authentic attention to detail, premium materials, and exceptional workmanship, offe...
Leather, Wood
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H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
10 Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Hand Dyed Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The arm style dates back to the late 18th century and was designed by Robert Gillows In terms of the restoration the timber has all been washed back stained and polished, the leat...
Leather, Walnut
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H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 31.7 in
PAIR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather
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H 46.07 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 40.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Incredible Pair of Carved Mahogany Lion Head English Regency Lounge Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a curious pair of chairs! The chairs are designed in the Georgian manner and appear to be English and have lio...
Mahogany
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H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Antique Pair Sheraton Revival Satinwood Banded Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb and striking pair of satinwood banded armchairs, in Sheraton Revival taste, Circa 1880 in date. The high back arm chairs feature satinwood banding with boxwood and eboni...
Satinwood
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H 38.5 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Pair Antique English Handsome Mahogany Shield Back Arm Chairs, Circa 1855-1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
The classic shield back chair dates to the Georgian period and these are handsome products of the style.
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Giltwood Armchairs 19 Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Louis XV Revival giltwood fauteiuls or open armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
Giltwood
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H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 24.81 in
Antique Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI style giltwood fauteiuls or open armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
Tapestry, Giltwood
Pair Antique Carved Leather Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Classic English style club chairs. The elegant chairs with closed arms, the carved mahogany frames with scrolled side and arm supports. Upholstered in a tan leather with na...
Leather, Wood
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H 43.31 in W 32.68 in D 35.83 in
Antique Pair of William Morris Carved Legged Wingback Bordeaux Leather Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique circa 1860, William Morris flat top arm Bordeaux leather fully restored wingback armchairs with hand carved 18th cent...
Leather, Walnut
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H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
6 Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Hand Dyed Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The arm style dates back to the late 18th century and was designed by Robert Gillows In terms of the restoration the timber has all been washed back stained and polished, the leat...
Leather, Walnut
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H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
6 Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Hand Dyed Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The arm style dates back to the late 18th century and was designed by Robert Gillows In terms of the restoration the timber has all been washed back stained and polished, the leat...
Leather, Walnut
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H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
6 Victorian Walnut Green Period Leather Upholstery Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this suite of six original distressed green leather upholstery walnut framed Shepherds Crook arm dining chairs I bough...
Leather, Walnut
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H 38.78 in W 25.4 in D 20.87 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English Walnut, After Chippendale, Georgian Revival, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, walnut carver in the Georgian Chippendale revival taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Walnut
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H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Antique Pair of Louis Revival French Giltwood Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of antique Louis XVI revival giltwood fauteuils or open armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
Silk, Giltwood
Georgian Wing Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Georgian Antique Winged Arm Chairs. $4500
PAIR Georgian Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
English, 19th Century See similar examples of chairs, pairs of chairs, Georgian style armchairs and Gainsborough arm chairs on our website Florianpapp.com Florian Papp, fin...
Period English Georgian Mahogany Prince of Wales Feathers Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fine mahogany desk chair. Note the beautifully carved with Prince of Wales feathers. The mahogany has a very good patina. There are two early iron repairs to the front of the shoul...
Mahogany
Singular George III Painted Hunt Chair. English 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
# V126 - Unusual George III mahogany arm chair with beautifully painted polychrome hunt scenes on leather panels on the backrest and lower sides all around. The lift seat (hiding the...
A George II Walnut Library Armchair attributed to Paul Saunders
By Paul Saunders
Located in New York, NY
It is part of a group of similarly conceived chairs with closely related cabochon-carved and foliate and C-scroll-ornamented frames with acanthus-wrapped scrolled toes and, in partic...
Walnut
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