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High Back Swan Head Garden Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice high back garden chair with brass swan head accents, circa 1970s.
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Style Swan Head Side Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Augusta, GA
Maison Jansen style iron and brass side chair Made in 1926 in New York Swan heads on arms Original condition Fabulous style!
Brass, Iron
Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads
By Maitland Smith
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Maitland-Smith empire bergère chairs in parcel gilt with hand-carved swan-neck armrests and silk grosgrain upholstery, circa 1980s. One retains its original foil Maitland S...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored set of six lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the chairs also fold… the chairs can be used as dining chairs and also used outside… T...
Wrought Iron
$1,400 / item
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet.
Iron
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Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...
Leather, Mahogany
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre shape and the arms feature iron rings.
Brass
French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Empire period mahogany fauteuil or armchair with saber legs and swans' heads on the arms. The chair is upholstered neoclassical-patterned cut mohair fabric.
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of Iron and Brass Swan Head Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of 4 iron lyre back chairs with vinyl covered seats and featuring brass swan head adornments.
Iron, Brass
Iron and Brass Side Chair with Swan Head Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
Iron and brass side chair with swan head motif at the arms and backrest.
Brass, Iron
A Set of 4 Iron Directoire Style Chairs with Swan's Head Details
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 iron Directoire style chairs* with lure form back and having bronze swan's head details and pliant form legs, the set comprised of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs.
Iron, Bronze
Louis Philippe Style Swan's Head Bergeres, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Swan's Head Bergeres, circa 1840s, each with shaped upholstered back, above down swept arms with swan's head terminals above an upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Wood
6 Swan or goose head lyre back chairs and table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Although there are many varieties of this classic design, this particular set was purchased 40 years ago as antique and had many layers of paint. They have been stripped down and the...
Iron
Neoclassical Curule with Swan Heads, France, circa 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant antique-style stool / curule with chromed metal structure ending in bronze or brass swan heads, and black leather seat. Neo / Revival Classical style / Hollywood Regency, Fr...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Chrome
Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your dining space with these Vintage French Dining Chairs, featuring intricately carved swan heads and solid wood craftsmanship.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 Swan Carved Dining Chairs manner M. Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic pair of 12 Finely Carved Swan Head side dining chairs, newly upholstered in green leather.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 Empire Chair, Cherry Veneer, Swan Back Decor, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of three empire chair, Cherry Veneer, Swan Back Decor, South Germany circa 1815/20 Beautiful Empire / early Biedermeier chairs.
Chenille, Cherry, Softwood
Pair of Iron Swan Head Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of iron lyre back arm chairs with black vinyl seats, featuring brass swan head adornments.
Iron, Brass
Pair of Painted Directoire Style Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of caned chairs with swan heads.
Wood, Cane
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H 37 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair Swan Head Finely Carved Wood Arm / Office / Bergere Chairs New Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of swan head finely carved pickled wood upholstered chairs.
Wood
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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Rare circa 1825 Burr Maple Rocking Armchair with Hand Carved Swan Detailed Arms
By Charles X
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare original Charles X circa 1825 hand carved rocking chair depicting swans heads on the arms This is one of the best looking armchairs I have ever ...
Maple
Set of 4 Empire Bonze Dore and Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Important set of 4 19th Empire Mahogany and bronze dore arm chairs with swan heads. covered in Empire bee silk
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
A unique pair of late 19th century Danish ebonized and parcel gilt showframe armchairs with tub backs and swan head armrests , This Danish tub chairs they been sold by Thomas Beaumon...
Wood
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H 35.25 in W 15.25 in D 19.5 in
Lyre-Back Regency-Style Swan Head X-Form Wrought Iron and Brass Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorable Vintage Wrought Iron and Brass Regency Style Side Chair having a Lyre / Harp Form Back. Brass Swan Head Finials, Paw Feet, and Great X-Form Stretcher Base.
Iron, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Iron and Bronze Lyre-Back Chair
By Palladio, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish Italian neoclassical Maison Jansen inspired iron and brass lyre-back chair with swan heads and paw feet, circa 1940. Our versatile Empire style chair is the perfect accent ch...
Bronze, Iron
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H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 48 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Petite Chaise Lounge Chair in Cream with Swan Heads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage glam chaise lounge from Italy circa 1960's. It features cream and dark gold solid wood framing with the original upholstery. Very good original condition and ready to use.
Fabric, Wood
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H 36 in W 20.6 in D 15.5 in
Four French Lyre Back Iron Chairs with Brass Swan Heads and Feet and Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four French wrought iron lyre back, brass swan head and feet folding chairs. These are in the style of Maison Jansen.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Polished Iron and Metal Curule Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
The comfortable seat has an intricate weave decor and both armrests are embellished with gilt painted swan head finials. Both chairs are in excellent condition with a rich patinated ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Campaign Style Chairs, with Brass Swan Heads
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italian iron campaign style folding chairs, with bronze swan heads and claw feet.
Iron, Bronze
Set of 4, Iron Side Chairs with Brass Swan Head Detail
Located in Houston, TX
vintage iron side chairs with brass swan head detail, newly upholstered.
Iron, Brass
Exceptional Pair of ClassicalDraped Italian Swan Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of Italian Iron with Bold Bronze Head Swan Chairs, with very unusual draped upholstery/pleather.
Carved Mahogany Swan Head Classical Armchair, New York
Located in Providence, RI
This chair is the best form of its type with magnificently carved swan heads.
Mahogany
Brazilian Rosewood Caned Empire Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19C Jacaranda (Rosewood) Brazilian Empire arm chair, with swan's head decorated arms, turned legs and hand caned seat.
Rosewood
$1,850 / set
H 23 in W 19 in D 16 in
Vintage Pair of Iron Tripod Stools with Gilded Swan Heads, France, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of tripod iron stools with lattice seats and gilded swan heads.
Iron
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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$31,987 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This incredible set of twelve chairs was created by French interior design fi...
Brass
$34,805 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This rare set of twelve chairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclass...
Brass, Steel
Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bolster pillows. Upholstery, has ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Scroll Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of eight wrought iron dining chairs captures the sophisticated outdoor elegance of the French Riviera and classic Hollywood Regency style. Featuring graceful, cont...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label. They feature art deco bronze swan finials and padd...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
High Back Metal Chair with Swan Details
Located in San Diego, CA
High back metal chair with swan details. Black body and brass swan head ornaments make a nice complement. This chair would look great in a garden, covered porch, as well as indoors.
Wrought Iron
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture, with bronze chain and canopy. Sold individually. This is a natural stone and veining may variate f...
Alabaster
$2,111 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...
Plaster
Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
Wrought Iron
$32,000 / set
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Maison Jansen curule dining chairs with Kravet Couture Collection velvet fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A coveted set of (6) curule dining chairs, by Maison Jansen. A true collector's gem! Upholstered exclusively for THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE in richly striped velvet from Kravet's Couture...
Brass, Iron
1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6 interiors.
Alabaster, Bronze
$9,000 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. The set are all newly powder coated black, with freshly polished brass swan and Lyre backs and brass claw feet. Newly upholst...
Brass
Casamidy Opera Chairs 22 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
22 Of these chairs are available. They are nickel plated steel in good condition. The nickel plating on these chairs is done superbly. The construction is first class. Chair height 3...
Steel
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