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Period: Late 18th Century
Pair of Provincial Rococo Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1790
Pair of Provincial Rococo Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1790

Pair of Provincial Rococo Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of period provincial Rococo chairs, Swedish, circa 1790, scraped to their original paint and newly covered in linen. Made in the countryside as the Rococo lingered in provinci...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

$784Sale Price|43% Off

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

Category

Swiss Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Category

Swiss Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Provincial Gustavian Armchair in Original Paint, circa 1780
Provincial Gustavian Armchair in Original Paint, circa 1780

Provincial Gustavian Armchair in Original Paint, circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period provincial Gustavian armchair, Swedish, circa 1780, scraped to its original paint. The square back rises to an arched crest, the seat rail carries a band of carved guilloche...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780. A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair having a fan shaped back with plain spindles connecting to the seat through a continuous armrail, and terminating to 'paw' shaped handrests. The armrail is supported at the front with a pair of turned spindled supports, the shaped seat is raised on four finely turned legs joined by a 'H' frame turned stretcher. These early American Windsor chairs...

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American Federal Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Maple

George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair
George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair

George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair

Located in New York, NY

George III Mahogany Lattice back armchair. Seat with new top fabric. The rectangular lattice back above an upholstered tight seat with mahogany arms on sq...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair
c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair

c. 1790 English Hepplewhite Design Shield Back Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1790 Hepplewhite design shield back arm chair, English. A fine example from a country house (estate). Carved mahogany; molded legs and arms. Wonderful details in the oval carve...

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English Hepplewhite Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Circa 1785
Pair of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Circa 1785

Pair of Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chairs, Camel Back, Circa 1785

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very elegant PAIR of good quality Side or Dining Chairs, from the late 18th Century, George 111rd Hepplewhite period, circa 1785. Camel back chairs of this date are popu...

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British Hepplewhite Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat
Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat

Chippendale Chair with Leather Seat

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained wood. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, clas...

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British Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Provincial Gustavian Chair in Original Paint, circa 1780
Provincial Gustavian Chair in Original Paint, circa 1780

Provincial Gustavian Chair in Original Paint, circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period provincial Gustavian chair, Swedish, circa 1780, scraped to its original paint and newly covered in linen. The chair carries the clean neoclassical lines of the Gustavian st...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Giltwood

Pair of Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Lindome, Sweden c. 1770-1780
Pair of Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Lindome, Sweden c. 1770-1780

Pair of Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Lindome, Sweden c. 1770-1780

By Lindome

Located in Djursholm, SE

Pair of Gustavian chairs in original paint with round backrests, made in Lindome, Sweden, c. 1770-1780. Carved wooden decoration of flowers, foliage and volutes. Original paint uncov...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden

Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th century white and green armchairs. Pair of beautiful armchairs made in Sweden during the transition of 18th and 19th century. White painted with green ...

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Swedish Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Louis XVI Painted Bergere

Louis XVI Painted Bergere

Located in Essex, MA

Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.

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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780
Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780

Pair of Rare 18th Century German "Snake Chairs" in Beechwood, Circa 1780

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Germany, circa 1780 A remarkable and exceptionally rare pair of German "Snake Chairs" (Schlangenstühle), handcrafted in beechwood around 1780. Distinguished by their unusual carved ...

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German Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

George III Mahogany Corner Chair Circa 1780
George III Mahogany Corner Chair Circa 1780

George III Mahogany Corner Chair Circa 1780

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine English George III corner chair crafted from mahogany Curved horseshoe shaped back with broad shaped arm rests Pierced and carved splats with elegant Gothic inspired detail Supp...

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George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion
18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Pine ladder back chair from New England in fine sturdy condition.The seat cushion is in leather with a leather decking as well.Fantastic patina & surface.

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American Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...

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American Country Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest
Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle with a sculpted backrest in solid wood 1780 c

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Swiss Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair

18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair

Located in BRIGHTON, AU

A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails
Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails

Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of English Georgian late 18th century mahogany side chairs, each with a shaped and well-carved crestrail over a carved central open splat, the drop in seats covered in striped...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.

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American Adirondack Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

By Melchior Lundberg

Located in Madrid, ES

A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are marked by Melchior Lundberg, a chairmaker in Stockholm (1714-1816). Woodcut decoration...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...

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English Jacobean Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Swedish Rococo Children Chair with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
18th Century Swedish Rococo Children Chair with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

18th Century Swedish Rococo Children Chair with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

Located in Boden, SE

18th Century Swedish Rococo children chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden A very charming and genuine Rococo Chair. Great for children aged 6-12 years. Scraped by hand to its originalpaint. Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratchers, wear, imperfections as is to be expected with functional antique furniture. A rare find that would look amazing in the right location. It is upholstered in old antique linen fabric...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique embroidered side chair. An English, mahogany hall or morning room seat in the manner of Chippendale, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Attractive Georgi...

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British Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.

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English Adirondack Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina
Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina

Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina

Located in Kramfors, SE

Pair of classic rococo chairs from the late 1700s. This pair of antique Swedish chairs is from northern Sweden and are authentic country furniture. Made by hand in solid pine. The ch...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered seats. Most likely Philadelphia Circa 1790-1810.    

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American Hepplewhite Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Side Chair
Late 18th Century Side Chair

Late 18th Century Side Chair

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Late 18th Century Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

With flat reed or basket weave seat.

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American American Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather

18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather

Located in Sofia, BG

Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...

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French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790

By Johan Hammarström

Located in Huntington, NY

Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by Johan Hammarström (active 1794-1812) and sign...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports
American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports

American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American 18th century windsor continuous armchair. Vase and ring-turned supports on shaped saddle seat with tail piece splayed vase and turned legs. Signed by J Caldwell.   

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American Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric

Located in Firenze, IT

This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can be used as dining room chairs or side side chairs...

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French Directoire Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair
Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair

Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail with open lattice work splat and shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat....

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Other

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet
Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of "Parata" side chairs from the Louis XIV period (18th Century) made in Lombardy, in Northern Italy, with skilfully carved wood. The two chairs have a high back, padded and co...

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Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs
Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs

Set of Six Georgian Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine set of six George III period mahogany hall chairs, the shield shaped backs with inset painted heraldic devices, on plank seats, the trestle bases with arched silhouette feet joi...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair
18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair

18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Hudson River Valley ladder back chair with original woven seat.This fine ladder back arm chair has a wonderful aged patina.

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American Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swiss alp escabelle dated 1780 with original fabric
Swiss alp escabelle dated 1780 with original fabric

Swiss alp escabelle dated 1780 with original fabric

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss stool dated 1780 and richly sculpted, very rare model, the seat of which is in original fabric with its forged brass nails

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Swiss Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century
Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century A provincial chair with aged patina, weathered surface, old repairs and replaced parts, and later metal brace. Height: 103 cm/40.5 inch Depth:...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs

18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Each with an upholstered seat, shaped back, and padded open armrest. With blind fretwork on the arms, and with square legs and a pierced H-stretcher.

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Irish George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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 Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820
Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820

Ribbon Back Fruitwood Repurposed Commode Armchair, Ca. 1780-1820

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An 18th century armchair, originally a commode chair with elegant ribbon back and shaped arms with deep shaped skirt rails on the front and sides. The rush seat lifts up with a small...

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Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

George III Mahogany Ladder Back Childs Armchair
George III Mahogany Ladder Back Childs Armchair

George III Mahogany Ladder Back Childs Armchair

Located in New York, NY

George III mahogany ladder back child's armchair, seat and needlework contemporary with period.

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair Of American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Pair Of American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

Pair Of American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a carved serpentine crest rail over an open pierced splat. Drop in seat and raised on square section legs with stretchers.

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American Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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