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Chairs are an item of furniture used primarily for seating purposes.A chair is a seat with four legs and a back to lean against. When you invite a large group for dinner, you have to make sure you find chairs for all of your guests. As opposed to a bench, couch, or sofa, a chair usually seats one single person. You might have wooden kitchen chairs and a comfortable, upholstered chair with arms for watching TV. Another kind of chair is the leader of an organization or group, and it's also a verb meaning to lead such a group: "I've been asked to chair the monthly meetings of the stamp collectors' club." The Old French root is chaiere, "seat or throne.
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  Antique Set of 6 Ball & Claw Dining Chairs

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good antique 19thC set of 6 Georgian revival set of 6 dining chairs

  £340.00

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  Good Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Step Chair

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good antique arts & crafts metamorphic library step chair.

  £345.00

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• Quality Set of 12 Solid Oak Dining Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920’s a quality set 12 solid oak chairs, consisting of 10 side and 2 arm chairs, the shaped uprights with 2 moulded spars and cross-rail, with Insert solid seats, the carvers with broad shaped...

  £1,650.00

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• Set of 3 Carved Oak Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  33818. Circa 1920. A set of three oak chairs comprising of one carved arm chair and two side chairs. The arm chair has a profusely carved and pierced back with stylish arms supported on turned...

  £900.00

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• Antique Low Back Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Yew, Elbow, Armchair, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24685This is an antique low back Windsor chair. An English, elm and yew elbow or armchair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.Superb country house appeal, in the attractive Windsor formDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderElm and yew stocks show fine grain interest throughoutAppealing in colour with eye-catching deep caramel huesThe shaped top rail narrows gracefully as it meets the horse shoe armA pierced, shaped back splat sits between slender spindlesAforementioned horse shoe arms supported at the leading edge by turned balustersTraditional, carved saddle seat with gently recessed squabRaised upon turned and splayed legs, with collared kneesUnited by a striking crinoline stretcher with turned spindlesStanding upon a pair of tall circular feet at the frontTo the rear leg, gently chamfered bun feet complete the arrangementThis is a fascinating antique Windsor chair, graced with superb colour and delightful country house craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')Max Depth: 62cm (24.5'')Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')Seat Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')Seat Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')Seat Height: 43cm (17'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Low Back Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Yew, Elbow, Armchair, Victorian

  £1,295.00

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• Late Victorian Tapestry Upholstered Revolving Office or Captain’s Chair

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Stock No. 33917 Circa 1890 Late Victorian tapestry upholstered beech revolving office or captain’s chair. The horseshoe back with upholstered top panel on shaped vertical spars and simple arms on shaped supports. The overstuffed seat...

  £350.00

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• Exceptional Oak Framed Orkney Chair in The David Kirkness Style in Excellent Condition

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Stock No. 33915 Circa 1920. Exceptional oak framed Orkney chair in the David Kirkness style. The shaped back in woven oaten straw and marram grass in excellent condition, the oak frame with classical neat scrolled...

  £1,950.00

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• Exceptional Set of 8 Unusual George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Stock No. 33911 Circa 1870. Exceptional quality set of 8 unusual George III style mahogany dining chairs with leather upholstery and brass studding. The sloping backs with intertwined vertical splats and carved paterae with foliate...

  £3,400.00

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• Set of 6 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs

  fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom

  For sale is a good quality set of 6 William IV rosewood dining chairs, having bar backs above drop in seats, standing on elegant turned legs, each chair is structurally sound and in very good...

  £895.00

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• Rare Pair of Folding Victorian Gothic Influenced Carved Walnut Drawing Room Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Stock No. 33763 Circa 1870 Rare pair of folding Victorian Gothic influenced carved walnut drawing room chairs. The backs surmounted by open foliate carvings between chamfered uprights with turned finials and a central upholstered panel....

  £950.00

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• Early 1900s Chip-Carved Mahogany? Spinning Chair

  a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom

  Early 1900s Chip-Carved Mahogany? Spinning Chair A good quality example of an early 1900s, possibly mahogany, spinning chair in very good condition, with tapering paddle back, crisply chip-carved to the front with circular fan motifs...

  £90.00

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• Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, English, Walnut, Buckle Back Seat, Early Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24751This is a pair of antique side chairs. An English, walnut buckle back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.Excellent colour and taste to this inviting pair of chairsDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderQuality walnut frames present fine grain interestRich caramel hues to the frame and cushion in aesthetic harmonyStriking buckle backs with a wide, gracefully arched crest railBuckle back splat with twist motif to the shaped bracketAccentuated to the chamfered rail with lobed detail and leaf cappingsTraditionally stuffed cushion at a comfortable height of 46cm (18'')Quality brushed velvet upholstery in good, clean conditionAccentuated with champagne-coloured brocade trimAppealing shaped lower apron with relief carved knee decorTall cabriole legs at the front stood upon pad feet, gently swept pair to the rearThis is an attractive pair of antique side chairs, graced with delightful colour and quality walnut craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Max Depth: 50.5cm (20'')Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')Seat Width: 45cm (17.75'')Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, English, Walnut, Buckle Back Seat, Early Victorian

  £985.00

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• Antique Morning Room Chair, French Beech, Textile, Wing Back Armchair, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24701This is an antique morning room chair. A French, beech and textile open wing back armchair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.Appealing armchair with tasteful upholstery and striking open formDisplays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn through careful useBeech frame presents warm caramel hues and fine grain interestTraditionally stuffed cushion and back rest offers a comfortable experienceDomed top framed with broad wing back shouldersDistinctively shaped arm rests adorned with relief carvingsFinished in a cream coloured upholstery with embroidered centre panelsPanels host delicate foliate bouquets in a delightful colour palettePress stud beading accentuates the apron line and outer wing edgesProfuse carving continuing upon the show frame and legsStriking leaf and scrolled forms draw the eye throughoutRaised upon a quartet of canted cabriole legs with pad feetThis is a fine antique morning room chair, with a tasteful colour and appealing form. Lightly time worn from careful use, but ready to enjoy as is. Could also be reupholstered to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 71cm (28'')Max Depth: 68.5cm (27'')Max Height: 108.5cm (42.75'')Seat Width: 62cm (24.5'')Seat Depth: 50.5cm (20'')Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Morning Room Chair, French Beech, Textile, Wing Back Armchair, Victorian

  £1,295.00

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• Set of 8 Titchmarsh & Goodwin Cromwellian Style Dining Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Stock No. 33901 Set of Titchmarsh & Goodwin Cromwellian style leather upholstered, brass studded dining chairs Set of 8 leather upholstered Jacobean style dining chairs with padded leather backs and over-stuffed seats with deep brass...

  £1,950.00

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• Antique Fireside Wing Back Armchair, English, Leather, Lounge Chair, Edwardian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24671This is an antique fireside wing back armchair. An English, leather buttoned lounge chair dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.Traditional appeal to this charming fireside chair, with deep proportionDisplays a desirable, lightly time worn patina from careful useGently aged crimson leather with a deeply buttoned finishComfortably stuffed in the classic manner, offering an inviting place to restClassic wing back form with pronounced ears, ideal for keeping the fireside heat at baySuperb Chesterfield-style back with diamond pleats to back and broad wingsTall, rolled arms ensconce in a delightful manner, accentuated with press stud trimmingRaised upon a quartet of square section legs, gently splayed to rear and crafted from beechThis is a delightful antique fireside wing back armchair, with pleasing colour and an inviting, classic form. Perfect for the fireside or reading nook. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 77cm (30.25'')Max Depth: 80cm (31.5'')Max Height: 109cm (43'')Seat Width: 45cm (17.75'')Seat Depth: 51cm (20'')Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Fireside Wing Back Armchair, English, Leather, Lounge Chair, Edwardian

  £1,695.00

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• Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24670This is an antique spindle back rocker. An English, beech and elm country house rocking chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Superb craftsmanship to this traditionally appealing rockerDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect beech and elm shows fine grain interest throughoutAttractive, deep caramel hues beam across the country house formCrest rail of deeply bowed form, accentuated with striking figuringFive turned spindles form the back rest, with collared detailTurned balusters supporting each serpentine armWide, circular seat squab with gently recessed saddle slab adds to the comfortRaised upon pleasingly turned and collared, stout legsUnited by a turned double H-stretcher with tapered spindlesThe long, arched rocking feet provide a relaxing, gentle motionRelaxing motion would be ideal for a sunny porch or peaceful cornerThis is a superb antique spindle back rocker, with appealing country or farmhouse charm. Ideal for the lounge or porch. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')Max Depth: 75.5cm (29.75'')Max Height: 103cm (40.5'')Seat Width: 42.5cm (16.75'')Seat Depth: 49cm (19.25'')Seat Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

  £895.00

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• Set of 6 (5 Singles, 1 Carver) Ladderback Rush-Seated Dining Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1950. Set of 6 (5 singles, 1 carver) ladderback rush-seated dining chairs. The shaped ladders between turned supports above rush seats in excellent condition (foliate covered seat pads available). Supported on pad feet in...

  £775.00

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• Qing Period Russet Coloured Carved Chinese Hardwood Chair

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. Qing period russet coloured Carved Chinese hardwood chair. The back surmounted by a finely carved eagle above inter scrolled dragons and with curved arms extended forward as dragons heads. The large serpentine front...

  £775.00

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• Set of 4 Dutch Marquetry High Back Chairs

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1820. Quality set of four high back walnut Dutch marquetry chairs, with a shaped cresting rail with a large butterfly inlay on the back, the shaped and inlaid splat smothered in marquetry, the shaped...

  £1,500.00

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• Antique Set of 4 Edwardian Oak Dining Chairs

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good antique Edwardian set of four dining chairs.

  £120.00

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• Rare Victorian Adjustable Rosewood Musician’s Chair

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860 Rare Victorian adjustable rosewood musician’s chair. The shaped balloon back with a central spar above the embroidered circular seat. The screw mechanism perfect working order and stable. All supported on a turned stem...

  £725.00

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• Set of seven Antique Chippendale style dining chairs

  vintage midcentury, seaford, united kingdom

  Early 20th-century Set of seven Chippendale-style dining chairs. With drop-in seats and lovely cabriole legs ending with claw and ball feet. 2 carvers and 5 chairs. We have a drop-in seat for the carver. Condition...

  £350.00

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• Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24556This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.Fascinating display chair, with delightful quality and aesthetic appealDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks present deep caramel hues and fine grain interestProfessionally reupholstered in the traditional manner, with a tasteful foliate needlepointSuperb backrest adorned with a double scroll crest rail with oval centrepieceDistinctive ears host turned finials above and below a faceted mountExceptional barley twist supports frame the back rest with aplombLightly cushioned, the back rest occupies a broad T-shape with fretwork belowSet at a comfortable height of 43cm (17'') the plump cushion accentuated with brocade trimFront legs repeat the barley twist motif, terminating in tall bun feet with inset castorsGracefully canted rear legs also ride smoothly upon a pair of castorsThis is a striking antique rector's prie-dieu chair, with a superb display appeal and fine craftsmanship. Can be easily reupholstered to individual taste, but ready to enjoy as is. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')Max Height: 130cm (51.25'')Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')Seat Height: 43cm (17'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

  £1,695.00

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• Antique Home Office Desk Chair, English, Oak, Drawing Room Elbow Seat, Edwardian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24613This is an antique office desk chair. An English, oak drawing room elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.Inviting desk chair, ideal for the drawing room or home officeDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect oak stocks present a fine grain interest with wisps of medullary raysWarm caramel hues accentuate the serpentine form of the armchairGently rolled, shaped upper rail situated above a five post back restLoop arms enclose the seat squab, with forward orientated supportsFinished with a later, mid-century faux leather cushion and accentuated with press stud trimRaised upon four elongated cabriole legs with splayed rears, and being further united with an H-stretcherMaker's mark to the base for B. Maggs & Co of Clifton, BristolThis is a superb antique office desk chair, with appealing colour and an striking oak frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 61cm (24'')Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')Max Height: 83cm (32.75'')Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'') Find out more about Maggs & Co, here...Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Home Office Desk Chair, English, Oak, Drawing Room Elbow Seat, Edwardian

  £895.00

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• Antique Wainscote Armchair, Scottish, Oak, Carved Throne Chair, Georgian, C.1750

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 24546This is an antique Wainscote armchair. A Scottish, oak carved throne chair, dating to the mid Georgian period and later, circa 1750.Superb example, with a carved back rest and sinuous armsDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect oak stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel huesFurther accentuated by wisps of medullary raysGently angled back rest with chamfered top railFascinating carved back, proudly displaying a Scottish thistle decorProfuse with scrolled detail and fleur de lys motif over a charming heartDownswept arms cascade to the broad, rolled knucklesEach arm raised upon a short baluster turned supportSeat squab set at a comfortable height of 43.5cm (17.25'') - wide set for generous widthRaised upon turned and collared front legs, with wide, square sections at rearUnited to each side with a tall stretcher rail, set within block feetThis is a fascinating antique Wainscote armchair, skilfully crafted from appealing Scottish oak stocks. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 63.5cm (25'')Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')Max Height: 106cm (41.75'')Seat Width: 48cm (19'')Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Wainscote Armchair, Scottish, Oak, Carved Throne Chair, Georgian, C.1750

  £2,450.00

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