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Place of Origin: British
George III Painted Hall Chair
Located in Richmond, London
An unusual George III period painted hall chair of large proportions, England, circa 1780. Why we like it A very decorative and well-drawn chair, undoubtedly from an important suit...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs. These ...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo British Chairs

Materials

Composition

British Country Armchair in Ash
Located in Houston, TX
British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed to an anonymous craftsman operating in the Lancashire parish of Wigan during the late 18th century. This chair features turned uprights, with domed and nipple finials, connected by wavy line slats and boldly turned stretchers and legs. The patina of its dark honey-brown color finish is excellent. Chair's low seat is ideal for fireside seating...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This lovely country farm oak lambing chair was found in Wales, UK. From the 17th to the 19th century, these chairs were commonplace in British farmhouses...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs. SHIPPI...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...
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1890s Campaign Antique British Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm

Celeste Chair in Boucle Fabric and Brass and Mint Metal by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Celeste chair plays with contrasting shapes, materials and textures. The circles and squares join to make a chair that has both substance and lightness. ...
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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring turned and balus...
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19th Century William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Liberty & Co. Aesthetic Movement ebonized corner armchair from the Argyll suite
By Liberty & Co., Ford Madox Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized corner armchair from the Argyll suite designed in 1884. The design is after a Sussex corner chair designed by Ford Madox Brown for Morr...
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1890s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rush

EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare full restored circa 1840-1860 Harpists Muscians chair with hand dyed brown leath...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.
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1830s William IV Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with paneled waisted backs with central painted crest. The bowed seat with square tapered legs.
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery and porcelain castors in the manner of Howard & Son's Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This armchair has a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work...
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1880s Kilim Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Original Hanging Bamboo Egg Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and original bamboo hanging egg chair. Rare to retain the original chain and hook which is present on this example. English, circa 1968. H: 124 CM H: 48.8 INCHES W: ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960's Pair of Space Age Fibreglass Pod Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and unusual pair of 1960’s space age vintage pod chairs, which were made in England. The design is so stylish and they are extreme...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age British Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Wood

Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a figure of a woman in front. The Arms and legs have the twist carving to them. The l...
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19th Century Modern Antique British Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of Georgian Chippendale mahogany side chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of George II side chairs, each with plain overstuffed and upholstered backs and seats, the light graceful mahogany cabriole legs w...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Revival Eclectic Set, Unique Set English Style Each in Different Design
By George Hepplewhite, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 chairs and two armchairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was made with the Chippendale and Hepplewhite style chairs...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Rare Amorphous cast aluminium sculptural chair by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in London, GB
Sculptural 'Amorphous' tripod chair by London Designer/Artist Finn Stone. Cast from aluminium, the seamless statement chair was only 1 of 7 ever produced. The piece features a beauti...
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Late 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Retro Vintage Four Butterfly Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in London, GB
We’re happy to provide our own competitive shipping quotes with trusted couriers. Please message us with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Beautiful Mid Century Mo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Beech

English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This fine country house chair is highly decorative and would suit many positions. It is made from walnut and has an ornate high back, an elaborate central panel, and a superbly car...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century very unique English side chair in solid oak with carved back in floral motif. Two long vertical open slats (one to each side of the back) add to the unique design o...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Early Nineteenth Century Ash and Elm Vernacular Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four vernacular ash and elm framed chairs, thick nutty colour to frame, rush seats, crooked legs and bar backs. English, c1800
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash, Elm

Mid Century Windsor Ercol Carver Chair Cc41 290 Model F182, 1940s 50s
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Windsor Ercol Chair CC41 290, Model F182. A rare very early Ercol Windsor chair, featuring the original quality stamp. This early design is more ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Utopia Outdoor Armchair by Lara Bohinc, Lavender, Cork, Garden
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This armchair has a ballooning cellular form, as if constantly growing outwards, multiplying itself to overtake the surrounding space and embodies a Utopian dream of abundant, ever growing nature. There are four lilac armchairs...
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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Cork

'M Series' Tubular Polished Stainless Steel Chair, Navy Fabric Seat
By Studio James Stickley
Located in London, GB
The M Series chair is a progression of James Stickley's 'B Series' chairs. Now the tubular stainless steel has been beautifully polished and a soft seat added for extra comfort. Gr...
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2010s Modern British Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Set of 4 Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage fiddle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Charming green paint. ...
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20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Wood

An Antique Set of 4 Early 19th Century Stick Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of antique ash spindle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in join...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Ash

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIR WITH STUNNING INLAiD BACK PANEL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Salon chair with ornately hand...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Salon nursing chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood &...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood

A Vintage Set of 6 Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of 6 vintage fiddle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farm...
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20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set of 4 English Oak and Elm Georgian Chairs c1800
Located in Oak Park, MI
A delightful set of 4 English oak side chairs with solid seats. Lovely dark finish with good grain. Made of oak and elm. Stretchers add support. Playful orbs decorate the back splat....
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

A Vintage Set of 4 Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash spindle back side chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table!...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Vintage Set of 4 Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash spindle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in join...
Category

20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set of 4 Painted French Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of white painted French oak ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Painted chairs can be a lovely contrast to pine tables! Rock solid in joint. Some of the r...
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20th Century French Provincial British Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

A Vintage Set of 4 Taupe Farmhouse Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage fiddleback side chairs painted a nice taupe. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table...
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20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Wood

1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Library Reading Chair Introducing the 1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair, supplied by The Rare Chair Company, an artisan family business based in Lancashire, UK. This s...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak

Ebonised Bobbin Chair, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1820 Ebonised frame in original green velvet upholstery. 26.5”w x 27”d x 38.25”h x 17”seat
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1820s Antique British Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Vintage Set of 6 Fiddleback Chairs Painted Black
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of 6 vintage fiddle back side chairs. Fresh coat of black paint. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and h...
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Late 20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A real antique, this 18th century rustic wainscot chair has a carved shaped top rail above a panelled back, with turned front legs, square section back legs and carved arm supports. ...
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18th Century Rustic Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

5 Legged Arc Chair, HAUS OF HU, 2023
Located in London, GB
The chair is accommodated by the column. Its form is made up of a composition of intersecting geometries, an incomplete circle curves up from its rectilinear seat and extends outward...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An important and rare pair of chairs designed by Jim Warren and produced by Pearl Dot, England, they date from 1979. Very cleverly designed to reflect the whole human body, in its fu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Ash

PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIRS WITH STUNNING INLAID BACK PANELS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian Salon chairs with orna...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Circa 1900 English Double Bow Windsor Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 Windsor armchair made from oak. It having a double bow with a hooped spindle back and a central wheel splat flanked by spindles, over a saddled elm seat standing on front...
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Early 1900s George III Antique British Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Lloyd Loom Lusty chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Lloyd Loom Lusty chair The Lloyd loom or weave is made from craft paper woven onto wire. With sprung seat newly upholstered in undyed cotton, origina...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Chairs

Materials

Wire

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this stunning set of twelve Victorian carved oak and upholstered dining chairs, late 19th century , including two elbow chairs , with channel moulded sho...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
Category

1860s Gothic Revival Antique British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair features a graceful wooden frame, intricately carved with ornate details, reflectin...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A beautifully simple and rarely available 18th century hand crafted primitive chair, this has a lovely colour and patina to the wood and will make a wonderful statement piece for any...
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18th Century Primitive Antique British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victoria Regina Era Rustic English Original Farm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique, crudely handcrafted farm chairs, one baring the "VR" and crown stamp of Queen Victoria (May 1819 –January 1901) of England. Each retains it's ant...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from ash. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century Teak Model 9513 Dining Chairs by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1970s.
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A pair of two armchairs and six chairs Model 9513 designed in 1972 by Tom Robertson for the British manufacturer McIntosh. The chairs have a minimalist Japanese-style frame with orga...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

A Vintage Set of 4 Slat Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash slat back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around...
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830 Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend. 27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat Ref. CHAIR1221
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1830s Victorian Antique British Chairs

Materials

Wool, Linen

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