18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.
Antique 1760s English Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite vintage French Country / Louis XV style double caned canopy Porter's chair with hand painted faux distressed finish, loose seat cushion with goose down bolster cushion.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Down
Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A striking, dramatic design, this vintage rattan canopy or porter's chair has a small footprint, but great visual impact. 68"h X 22"w X 31"d
Cane, Rattan
1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company.
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Louis XV Style Hooded Throne Settee, Painted Wood & Tweed, Circa 1990
Located in Perkasie, PA
Maker: Unmarked as to manufacture Age: Approximately 30 years Style: Louis XV, French-inspired Material: Painted carved wood frame with tweed upholstery Construction: Quality...
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Wood
Sold
H 57 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French walnut ivory & gold Fleur-de-Lis upholstered balloon canopy porters chairs with grommet details. Circa 1940's.
Walnut
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features solid carved walnut frame, Mohair upholstery, & custom bolster cushion upholstered i...
Mohair, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling.
Suede, Cane
Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XV Canopy Porters Chair circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic carved walnut French porter chair. The carving is masterfully done. The upholstery is in good usable condition. The chair is also comfortbale. The chair measures ...
Walnut
Sold
H 62.5 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Canopy Porter Chair Circa 2000s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a beautiful canopy or porter chair with french inspired sayings on the upholstery.
Walnut
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French canopy porters chair with velvet interior and burlap fabric on exterior.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature solid wood legs and frames and gorgeous brass-studded tufted brown velvet upholstery.
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful one-of-kind custom porter’s chair upholstered in a luxurious silk damask fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Child or Doll Size Caned Porter Canopy Chair French Louis XV
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming child size or pet size chair. It is NOT FULL SIZE! It's 40 tall x 20 wide x 17 deep and the seat height is 8.5 inches tall. There is some damage to the came as shown.
Walnut
Sold
H 75 in W 37 in D 33 in
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 75 tall x 37 wide x 33 deep and seat height 22 inches. Porter’s chair, canopy chair, green leather chair, tufted leather porter’s chair, English porter’s chair, brass nailh...
Brass
Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair
By Martin Industries
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This chair was originally designed around 250 years ago to provide protection to the porter who allowed people into parties or conventions while it was raining or perhaps snowing. Th...
Wood
Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Constructed of oak and in original condition, this grand Porter's chair is hard to miss. Solid construction features hand forged nails. The upholstery is a plaid and although not ori...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
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H 58 in W 28 in D 30 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, beige upholstery, loose back pillow...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 55 in W 29 in D 25 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, red upholstery, down filled loose c...
Cane, Walnut
French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very well made hood chair in solid mahogany. It features a distressed finish, two layers of caning, and upholstered seat and arms.
Cane, Fabric, Wood
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H 55 in W 29 in D 30 in
Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of exquisite French Louis XVI Canopy Porter chairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 18th century.
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porters Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish upholstered canopy chair or porter's chair featuring a head-carved painted frame crafted in the French Louis XV taste.
Fabric, Chenille, Wood
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H 57 in W 30 in D 29 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style blue upholstered Italian canopy porter's chair. Item features an upholstered solid carved wood Italian frame, cream painted finish, loose c...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Wood
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H 60 in W 30 in D 24 in
Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in light pink velvet blend fabric. Comes with a small accent pillow 14" x 14" seat cushion...
19th Century French Canopy Chair
Located in Bournemouth, GB
Louis XVI style French canopy or porter's chair beautifully reupholstered.
Beech
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrolling and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
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H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrollina and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good quality pair of porters chairs with canopy backs, scrolled arms, square tapering legs and castors, upholstered in attractive and warm rust colored fabric, circa late 1800s-ear...
Fabric, Mahogany
$903Sale Price|35% Off
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French hand carved and painted in white wooden dining chair Louis XVI period with cane back. It still wearing its original upholstery in red velvet. Very good condition ...
Cane
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century English Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
Brown furniture at its best, in very good condition and the best patina ever for this English beauty, sturdy, comfortable, great lines.
Walnut
18th Century Signed French Louis XVI Carved Bergère Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 25 1/4 in D: 24 in SH: 19 in An exceptional 18th century French Louis XVI carved bergère chair, finely crafted and signed by a distinguished Parisian m...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,153
H 56.3 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Striking mid-century peacock rattan lounge chair, also known as an Emmanuelle chair, attributed to Italy. Crafted in handwoven rattan and wicker, the chair features a dramatic high ...
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French Napoleon III Crapaud Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well proportioned 19th Century French Napoleon III armchair, or fauteuil crapaud. With a wonderfully comfortable, enveloping form. The chair has a broad rounded back which sweeps...
Upholstery, Ebony
Rattan with Arms Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan with Arms all in natural rattan in clear finish. Stackable chair.
Rattan
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is finely hand carved in walnut with...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Design in the style of Franco Albini. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Rattan and natural bamboo frame. The sheepskin rug is ...
Rattan
1970's Italian Rattan Armchair, Franco Albini
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Italian Rattan Armchair – Franco Albini 1970’s Italian Rattan Armchair – Franco Albini. We cannot attribute this with any documentation but the design and quality of construc...
Rattan
$1,282
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Louis XVI Style Bergère Chair, Fabric and Wood, Antique, Europe, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI style Bergère, 1900s
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful Rattan & Bamboo Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning small rattan & bamboo bench having curved ends and lovely shape. Well made and beautiful.
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include reclining goddesses, feathers and detailed Roman feet all newly upholstered in a b...
Brass, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Caned Bergère Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare early 19th century caned Louis XV bergère armchair in very good condition featuring graceful curves and hand carved. The graceful walnut frame is complimented with caning on all...
Wood
Vintage Italian Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage Italian lounge chairs masterfully captures the breezy sophistication of 1970s Hollywood Regency and Palm Beach design. Expertly handcrafted from natu...
Fabric
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Desk Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the timeless elegance of this vintage desk chair from the iconic Heywood Wakefield collection. A brilliant fusion of classic form and mid-century material...
Upholstery, Rattan
$525
H 15.36 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Custom Made Modern Ottoman with Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Cover & Oak Wood
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made an oak wood ottoman using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery ...
Wool, Oak
$3,646 / set
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in L 33.86 in
Set 4 Mid-Century Rattan Dining Chairs, French Riviera Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of Mid-Century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
Rattan
$2,735
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$13,675
H 58.27 in W 99.22 in D 0.28 in
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry " women with birds " by Rene Fumeron
By Aubusson Manufacture, Rene Fumeron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French Aubusson tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design of the renowned french Painter Rene Fumeron. A French artist born in 1921 and died in 2004...
Wool, Cotton
$14,245
H 70.87 in W 74.8 in D 37.4 in
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908). Olbrich, the world-famo...
Other
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Wood
$14,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
Opaline Glass
$3,407
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...
Iron
Antique Industrial Storage Locker, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking survivor of early 20th‑century French industrial design, this 1910 metal storage locker. It embodies the raw utility, honest construction, and tactile patina that define t...
Metal
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...
Kingwood, Walnut
$3,490
H 59.25 in W 29.5 in D 4 in
Large Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns and Carved Capitals, c. 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Empire mirror in Cuban mahogany with carved anthemions as antefix decorating the crown molding and columns with carved acanthus capitals flanking the mirror and frieze, ...
Mirror, Mahogany
$3,450
H 68 in W 31.75 in D 3 in
Tall Stately Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns, Denmark, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful tall stately and elegant Empire mirror in fine Cuban mahogany with well-articulated carvings of anthemions as antefix decorating the crown molding. Turned columns wi...
Mahogany
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
4 Liu Kuiling Beasts Hanging Scrolls Cats Monkeys Rabbits Squirrels 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Chinese hanging scroll prints after Liu Kuiling, circa 1979. Titled the Four Beasts paintings collection and includes: Rabbits in a Bamboo garden; Squirrels in a gnarle...
Paper
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
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