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antique furniture: chairs
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 Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24959This 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 Georgian example of Chippendale tasteDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel huesDrop-in seat with a quality, embroidered coveringDashing lyre back presented beneath the top rail with its distinctive 'Chippendale ears’Traditionally stuffed needlepoint cushion hosts a phoenix amongst floral motifStanding upon square legs at the front, the gently splayed rears cascade from the top railLegs united by a H-stretcher within the tapering profileThis is an appealing embroidered side chair, with Chippendale overtones and attractive colour. Ready to be enjoyed as is, or suitable for reupholstering to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')Max Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')Max Height: 93cm (36.5'')Seat Width: 50.5cm (20'')Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')Seat Height: 48.5cm (19'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
£795.00
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Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24958This is an antique spinning chair. An English, carved mahogany work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.Fascinating work chair with a fine carved appearanceDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel huesRelief carvings accentuate the tall, narrow back rest and octagonal seatFinished with flowerhead and pierced heart motifBack rest held securely with peg joint, can be removed for storageRaised upon a quartet of turned legsThis is a charming antique spinning chair, beautifully decorated with skilled craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 30cm (11.75'')Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')Max Height: 85.5cm (33.75'')Seat Width: 30cm (11.75'')Seat Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')Seat Height: 32cm (12.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
£895.00
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Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24939This is a pair of antique elbow chairs. A French, mahogany upholstered morning room armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Striking chairs, with a tasteful elegance suited to any roomDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel huesHistorical professional reupholstering in a pleasingly tasteful textileBuckle back form with a padded cushion over the back splatTraditionally stuffed with generous cushioning throughoutQuality upholstery accentuated with a small flower pattern against an anthracite groundEach arm dressed with elbow cushions for comfortShaped supports terminate in attractive relief carved knuckles with scroll motifDeep seat cushion set at a comfortable height of 42cm (16.5'')Shaped front apron rail set between capped kneesStanding upon a pair of cabriole front legs with splayed rear legsThis is a superb pair of antique elbow chairs, beautifully upholstered to accentuate the quality frames. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')Max Depth: 77.5cm (30.5'')Max Height: 96cm (37.75'')Seat Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')Seat Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
£1,895.00
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17 century Hall Chair
cane workshop, yeovil, united kingdom
This remarkable ancient chair has survived 300+ years. Walnut, cane and deerskin. Barley twist legs and stretchers, cane back with invisible fixing, upholstered seat with deerskin. Traditional fixings and some very old blacksmith repairs to...
£75.00
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Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24960This is an antique morning room elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1770.Endearing Chippendale taste with generous width and fine craftsmanshipDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel huesBenefits from a quality, professional reupholstering in quality needlepointTop rail accentuated with distinctive 'Chippendale ears' above a fluted back splatSerpentine arms terminate in rolled knuckles above swan neck supportsPleasingly wide seat, offering a width between the supports of 55.5cm (21.75'')Traditionally stuffed, drop-in cushion sits at a comfortable height of 45cm (17.75'')Tastefully embroidered, with a foliate bouquet on a plum coloured groundSquare section front legs with gently canted legs to the rear, united with stretcher railsThis is an appealing antique morning room elbow chair, presenting quality and fine Georgian detail in the Chippendale manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 63.5cm (25'')Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')Max Height: 92.5cm (36.5'')Seat Width: 55.5cm (21.75'')Seat Depth: 47.5cm (18.75'')Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
£1,295.00
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Velour, Morning Room, Desk Seat, Georgian, C.1790
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24942This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany and velour upholstered morning room or desk seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.Endearing Georgian craftsmanship with plush upholsteringDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel huesBenefits from a quality, professional reupholstering in velour to classical tasteStriking back rest with a trio of pierced back splats, accentuated with spade motifSerpentine arms sit prominently upon reverse swan neck supportsTraditionally stuffed cushion sits at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25'')Square section front legs with gently splayed legs to the rearThis is an inviting antique elbow chair, presenting delightful velour upholstery and a quality, attractive frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')Max Depth: 59cm (23.25'')Max Height: 94cm (37'')Seat Width: 53cm (20.75'')Seat Depth: 49cm (19.25'')Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Elbow Chair, English, Velour, Morning Room, Desk Seat, Georgian, C.1790
£985.00
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Pair of Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Chairs
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality pair of Edwardian hand painted satinwood chairs, having cane backs and painted decoration, above an upholstered seat, standing on painted tapered legs, terminating on spade feet. Each chair remains...
£295.00
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Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24961This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Classic bow form ideal for pairing with a correspondence tableDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect elm and beech stocks show fascinating grain interest throughoutGraced with warm caramel hues across the attractive formThe bowed crest rail gently chamfered to the trailing edgeRing turned spindles rise obliquely supporting the striking horseshoe armrestThe arms terminating in scrolled hand gripsStanding upon a quartet of turned baluster legs and united by a 'H' stretcherThis is a delightful antique captain's desk chair, with beautiful colour and quality craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')Seat Width: 38cm (15'')Seat Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
£895.00
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Antique Glastonbury Chair, Welsh Oak, Gothic Revival Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24940This is an antique Glastonbury chair. A Welsh, oak ecclesiastical elbow seat with Gothic overtones, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.A classic provincial example of the striking Glastonbury chairDisplays a desirable aged patina and good order throughoutSuperb oak stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel huesFascinating profile with bold arms and robust, domed peg jointsEye-catching seat back with a shaped and engraved top over a relief carved restDisplaying Gothic overtones, the carved panel presents arcading and diamond motifDistinctive arms with exaggerated form and terminating in prominent shaped knucklesFlat seat recessed gently inside the frame at a comfortable height of 42.5cm (16.75”)Standing upon a quartet of dramatic stile legs, in eye-catching X-formThis is a delightful antique Glastonbury chair with Gothic revival overtones and exceptional figuring. Presents a distinctive appearance and of superb Welsh craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 66cm (26'')Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'')Max Height: 99cm (39'')Seat Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')Seat Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Glastonbury Chair, Welsh Oak, Gothic Revival Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
£985.00
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Set of 8 Elm Windsor Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. A stylish set of 8 elm Windsor chairs, the classic curved high back with a pierced splat supported by spindles, the horse shoe shaped arms supported on bulbous supports over a solid shaped...
£4,000.00
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Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24947This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.Superb country house appeal with the classic bow formDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original orderSelect elm and beech stocks show fine grain interest throughoutGraced with pleasingly light caramel hues to the delightful formThe upper rail crowned with a prominent arched back rest for added comfort and supportRing turned spindles rise obliquely supporting the striking horseshoe armrestEach arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand gripsStanding upon a quartet of stout baluster legs united by a 'H' stretcherThis is a wonderful antique captain's chair, with appealing colour to the quality stocks and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 62.5cm (24.5'')Max Depth: 58cm (22.75'')Max Height: 81.5cm (32'')Seat Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
£895.00
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Antique Turner's Chair, English, Beech, Oak, Elbow Seat, Old Saxon, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24941This is an antique turner's chair. An English, beech and oak elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Strikingly distinctive in the manner of the 'Old Saxon' chairDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderQuality beech and oak stocks present fine grain interestFinished in appealing deep caramel beneath a wax polish finishSuperb form, with the triangular motif and impressively thick stocksEngraved back rest, repeated upon the reverseBobbin turned arms meet pleasingly thick supports at a diameter of 2.75''Legs united with turned stretchers and adjoined with a pair of front railsThis is a fascinating antique turner's chair, with a delightfully distinctive appearance that will enhance any room. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')Max Depth: 56cm (22'')Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')Seat Depth: 46cm (18'')Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Turner's Chair, English, Beech, Oak, Elbow Seat, Old Saxon, Victorian
£1,495.00
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Carved Victorian Child’s Highchair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
34111 Circa 1850. An unusual early Victorian carved oak and upholstered child’s high chair, the shaped and pierced cresting rail which follows in the form of a cartouche with needle point upholstery in the center,...
£900.00
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Elm and Beech Windsor Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
34081 Circa 1880. An interesting stained beech and elm Windsor chair with a stylish curved high back in rounded stained beech with the classic pierced splat. The armrests continuing from the horseshoe back braced by...
£600.00
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Rare Patented Valet Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1910. A patented mahogany valet chair, the cresting rail in the form of a wooden hanger with an extension rod which lifts and folds for holding trousers, the unusual shaped seat with 2 demi...
£850.00
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2 19th Century Elm and Ash Windsor Chairs
richard wiskin, uttoxeter, united kingdom
Two windsor chairs (Stick back) elm and ash.
£399.00
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4 walnut salon chairs Gillows Lancaster
richard wiskin, uttoxeter, united kingdom
A set of 4 walnut chairs, Gillow 11091 stamped on legs
£499.00
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Oak Gothic Revival Hall Seat
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
33982 Circa 1880 a carved oak gothic revival hall seat, the paneled back with gothic tracery supported by sturdy uprights with large finials, the simple arms with a pierced sides including pierced carving, the large...
£900.00
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Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
33966 Circa 1900. A stylish pair of walnut framed Louis Xv style fauteuils, the shaped and curved back with foliate carving in the center, the upholstered arm rests seat and removable cushion in a green...
£1,250.00
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Green Leather Upholstered Library Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
33941 Circa 1920. A George III style mahogany green leathered upholstered library chair, with pleated and deep buttoned back and seat, with upholstered arms, the back legs are square and slightly out swept, front legs...
£850.00
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Pair of Gothic Style Carved Oak Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
33931 Circa 1870, the pair with tall backs pierced and carved with tracery, crockets, and armorial lion finials, above moulded plank seats raised on turned legs joined by peripheral stretchers. 124 cm high x 47cm...
£900.00
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Dining chairs, set of six Victorian mahogany chairs
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Heavy quality chairs note all have front leg castors to assist in movement of these heavy chairs also a sign of quality, pictures shows untouched will look a million when cleaned and polished, they are...
£650.00
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Good Antique Metamorphic Library Step Chair
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique Edwardian metamorphic library step chair.
£270.00
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Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24829This is an antique drawing room elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.Endearing Chippendale taste with pleasing colour and craftsmanshipDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesBenefits from a quality, professional reupholstering to classical tasteStriking back rest with ribbon back splat and pronounced 'Chippendale Ears'Serpentine arms accentuated with recessed spade formsArms suspended upon attractive swept supportsTraditionally stuffed cushion sits at a comfortable height of 48cm (19'')Drop-in seat finished in a tasteful cream coloured suede, in superb orderSquare section front legs with gently canted legs to the rear, united with stretcher railsThis is an appealing antique drawing room elbow chair, presenting quality and fine detail in the Chippendale manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 62.5cm (24.5'')Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')Max Height: 98cm (38.5'')Seat Width: 48cm (19'')Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')Seat Height: 48cm (19'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
£1,195.00
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Pair Of Antique Morning Room Elbow Chairs, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24822This is a pair of antique morning room elbow chairs. An English, mahogany carver seat in Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.Superb Chippendale revival taste and fine craftsmanshipDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesWonderful drop-in cushions in a tasteful cream colourSerpentine cresting rail, with broad 'Chippendale' earsLeading into a striking, pierced back splat with graceful fretworkSinuous arms terminate in appealing scrolled knucklesEach arm raised upon a slender, S-curve supportQuality, suede upholstery in good order, free of marks or lossProfessionally reupholstered and traditionally stuffed cushioningSeat at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25")Raised upon square section front legs, with a gently splayed pair to the rearLegs united by way of a double H stretcherThis is a fantastic pair of antique morning room elbow chairs in the appealing manner of Chippendale. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')Max Height: 98.5cm (38.75'')Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')Seat Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Morning Room Elbow Chairs, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
£2,150.00
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