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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s
Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s

Antler Armchair with Wild Boar Hide, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, 1880s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Hunting trophy armchair of antlers, wild boar and red deer. Very expressive and impressive looking throne. The fluid form of the antlers creates a sculptural, organic aesthetic. Ne...

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Polish Black Forest Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin

French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760

French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760

Located in Rome, IT

Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale the six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery is with a wear of the time .   

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Unique 18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Three-Legged Chair with Lion
Unique 18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Three-Legged Chair with Lion

Unique 18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Three-Legged Chair with Lion

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning handcrafted chair, dated 1770 with a lion head sculpture.  This rare Renaissance Revival chair is as stabile as the day it was made and the woodwork is in very good to exce...

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European Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs

Located in San Angelo, TX

A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped t...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios
Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios

Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios

By Alexandre Ligios

Located in MARRAKECH, MA

Conceived by Alexandre Ligios, the Teddy armchair is a sculptural seat with generous, enveloping lines. Inspired by the sumptuous Samy Mordoré fabric from Maison Casamance, it unites...

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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful early 18th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Wavy armrests and arc...

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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm, Southern Sweden. A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs It comes from the upper class environment. Scraped by ha...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs
C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs

C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs

Located in London, GB

From the late C18th this elegant pair of side chairs highlight Gustavian style elements. The curved backs have delicate spindles with stylised wheat motifs and their tapered legs enh...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair 17th Century English Hall Chairs
Pair 17th Century English Hall Chairs

Pair 17th Century English Hall Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A very handsome pair of 17th century William and Mary side or hall chairs with exquisite carving throughout. Oak with a faded grey that gives these chairs a warm patina.

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English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688.
Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688.

Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688.

Located in York, GB

A Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688. An early child’s chair, featuring a scrolled top rail set above a tracery carved back panel and flank...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

1980s Bruce Hannah and Andre' Grasso Diagonal Dining Chair w/ Black Frames 12x
1980s Bruce Hannah and Andre' Grasso Diagonal Dining Chair w/ Black Frames 12x

1980s Bruce Hannah and Andre' Grasso Diagonal Dining Chair w/ Black Frames 12x

By Bruce Hannah, Falcon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though sold separately) Bruce Hannah and Andre' Grasso Diagonal chair, produced circa early 1980s by Falcon Products. Thes...

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American Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history. A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...

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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio

Located in Greenwich, CT

Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!

Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!

Located in Saint Helena, CA

Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent! This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...

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Dutch Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Carved wooden chair, Scandinavia, circa 1700s. Hewn from a single log with rounded seat and high sculpted backrest. A wonderful deep and dark patina. Visible cracks and age-related ...

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Norwegian Romantic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs
Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Set Of Four George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Grand scale set of four with wonderful carved crest rail and pierced splat. All with fine needlepoint seats. Carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. Hyde Park Antiques provenance.

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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

By Georges Jacob

Located in Doylestown, PA

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Woodbury, CT

This regal seat dates to the 16th century. The square seat and back contrasted by the blocked barley twist turnings that comprise the arms legs and stretcher. Well-carved recumbent l...

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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage
1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage

Located in Germantown, MD

Storage seat, Maple stain on pine, pegged up, all tight and sturdy, breakfast table or tilt up for foyer chair. Very good vintage condition with wear appro...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

During the first half of the seventeenth century chairs evolve towards a new model today known as Louis XIII foreshadowing the armchair. Chairs adopt a widen and lower silhouette. Horizontal lines prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar. Legs, spacers, cross-bar and arm-rests are all turned as rosary beads...

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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Writing Arm Windsor Chair
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Writing Arm Windsor Chair

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Writing Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Title - American Windsor arm Chair all original paint decoration.Super strong and sturdy condition.Very rare to find in such unused condition. medium - wood caning Artist - unknown C...

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American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century
Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century

Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and highly decorative Italian giltwood chair featuring an elaborate chinoiserie-inspired backrest. The carved and gilded wooden structure is surmounted by a pagoda-form crest su...

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Italian Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35
Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35

Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle monogram AD and dated 1784 B35

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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique armchair Louis XVI period. The shape of the chair is very linear with straight legs in perfect Louis XVI taste. Wide and com...

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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Flemish Armchair with Embossed Leather Upholstery
Early 18th Century Flemish Armchair with Embossed Leather Upholstery

Early 18th Century Flemish Armchair with Embossed Leather Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th Century Flemish Armchair with Embossed Leather Upholstery & Barley Twist Detail

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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770
Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770

Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner having a serpentine crest-rail carved with acanthus 'ears' and centre folia...

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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Pair of Charles II Oak Chairs
A Pair of Charles II Oak Chairs

A Pair of Charles II Oak Chairs

Located in Tetbury, England

Tall vertical rail backs, solid seats, on block and turned legs.

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Welsh Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs
Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs

Pair of 18th Century French Os De Mouton Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An extremely nice pair of 18th Century French walnut Os de Mouton armchairs. Circa 1770. Louis XV period with a perfect deep lustrous patina and colour to the walnut frame. Reuphols...

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs

$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs

Located in Pembroke, MA

A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Baroque Period Pair of Leather Upholstered Chairs, Early 18th Century
Italian Baroque Period Pair of Leather Upholstered Chairs, Early 18th Century

Italian Baroque Period Pair of Leather Upholstered Chairs, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each with a shaped high back and seat upholstered in richly patinated hand-tooled leather, raised on turned legs joined by bold stretchers. The dark walnut frames and substantial und...

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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair
Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair

Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With a serpentine crest and newly upholstered back and seat. Shell carved hand holds. With carved cabriole legs a scroll feet.

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hepplewhite Masters Armchair, Mahogany, Antique, England, Circa 1780
Hepplewhite Masters Armchair, Mahogany, Antique, England, Circa 1780

Hepplewhite Masters Armchair, Mahogany, Antique, England, Circa 1780

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality and rarely found 18th century Hepplewhite Period mahogany masters armchair of imposing proportions Having carved decoration to pierced splat back over Upholstered...

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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish

18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish

Located in Savannah, GA

This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...

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American American Classical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Paper

Antique Italian Rococo Side Chairs, 18th Century
Antique Italian Rococo Side Chairs, 18th Century

Antique Italian Rococo Side Chairs, 18th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th century Italian walnut Rococo side chairs Additional information: Materials: walnut Color: red Period: 18th century Styles: Italian, Rococo Number of seats: 2 ...

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Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Period Consular Chairs
Pair of Period Consular Chairs

Pair of Period Consular Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully carved and painted 18th century consulate chairs.

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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs

18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs

Located in San Angelo, TX

18th Century Swedish Rococo pair of armchairs that have been dry scrapped to the original paint with the natural wood showing through and features new upho...

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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

Located in Houston, TX

18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...

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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs
Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs

Pair of Georgian Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of Georgian mahogany hall chairs with a distinctive geometric form, including square backs with scalloped cut corners and oval back inserts retaining traces of historic surfac...

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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Side Chair with Carved Design, Country Style
18th Century English Oak Side Chair with Carved Design, Country Style

18th Century English Oak Side Chair with Carved Design, Country Style

Located in Toronto, CA

A lovely, early English oak side chair, probably mid eighteenth century, possibly nineteenth century. Mortise and tenon construction. This chair has beautifully carved legs, stiles a...

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British Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of antique French carved oak side chairs, dating from the 1790s Louis XV period, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century France. Each chair featur...

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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Located in Boden, SE

A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Chair
Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Chair

Chippendale Style Mahogany Corner Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. Late 18th century - early 19th century Chippendale style Mohagany Corner chair w/ ball & claw feet (red velvet seat).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793
Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp folk art escabelle dated 1793 with nice patina

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Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish 'Blekinge' Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair
18th Century Swedish 'Blekinge' Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair

18th Century Swedish 'Blekinge' Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair

Located in BRIGHTON, AU

A sculptural and highly collectible example of 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted chair—known as a Blekinge or Bleking chair—originates from the Blekinge region of...

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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th c folk art chairs
19th c folk art chairs

19th c folk art chairs

Located in Haaltert, BE

Pair of 19th century French folk art woman chairs, these chairs were made as a gift when someone was leaving the parents house, because of marriage or to live alone. This pair is ver...

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French Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period
Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Located in Vo', Veneto

Set of Six Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period Technical information: Period: Late 18th century Origin: Venice, Italy Wood type: Walnut Height: 85 cm 33.46 in Seat height: 43 cm 16.9...

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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Double Chair Back Corner Chair
George II Walnut Double Chair Back Corner Chair

George II Walnut Double Chair Back Corner Chair

Located in Essex, MA

With an arched back with vasiform splat over arms and double splat. Shaped drop in seat with cabriole legs and pad feet. A more unusual example of a corner chair.

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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French

Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French

Located in New York, NY

Armchairs French Louise XVI period white and blue floral fabric French. A pair of armchairs made during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back spl...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790
French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790

French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790

Located in London, GB

A rare Louis XVI period gilded porter's chair, possibly water-gilded to a very high standard. The porter’s chair evolved in France and England in the late 17th and early 18th centur...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Giltwood

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