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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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Stylish Victorian Mahogany Windsor Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Stylish Victorian mahogany Windsor chair. The shaped top rail with scrolled carving above a central vasiform splat and fine turned vertical uprights. The curved arms on ring turned supports above the solid saddle...
£390.00
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Stylish Pair of X Framed Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A neat pair of red walnut X framed easy chairs. The shaped and raised laddered backs, with the uprights finishing with a pair of stylish finials, the curved and shaped arms fixed to...
£850.00
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Rare Set of 12 Original Victorian Oak Balloon Back Dining Chairs Including Two Carvers
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Rare set of 12 original Victorian oak balloon back dining chairs including two carvers. The oval curved backs with chamfered channels, a central upholstered pad and shaped lower rails. The carvers with scrolled...
£8,500.00
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Airplane Seat from the 1950’s
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1950, a rare and unusual aluminum framed passenger seat from an airplane, adjustable headrest, leather seat, back and padded arms, upholstered in the original leather, (in poor condition), with the original safety belt, small...
£600.00
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Stylish Biedermeier-Style Leather Upholstered Walnut Office Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Stylish Biedermeier-style leather upholstered walnut office chair. The sloped and shaped back with a walnut panel on top rail over a brass studded red leather upholstered back. The shaped arms above the overstuffed...
£900.00
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Antique Drawing Room Chair, English, Walnut, Ladies, Side Seat, Early Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24102This is an antique drawing room chair. An English, walnut ladies or side seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.Delightfully upholstered chair with a fine decorative appearanceDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good orderSelect walnut stocks presents fine grain interest and rich caramel huesTraditionally stuffed and benefiting from a later professional upholsteringExceptional craftsmanship displayed by the impressive, foliate relief crest railShaped back rest with a padded cushion over a carved leaf lower railStriking gold and light blue upholstery with tasteful gold brocade trimShaped front apron unites to the centre with a double scroll motifBroad knees accentuated with prominent relief carved decorationCabriole legs to the front ride smoothly upon a pair of ceramic castorsStanding upon a pair of swept legs to the rear with a cylindrical footThis is a delightful antique drawing room chair, with a beautiful appearance thanks to a quality upholstery and appealing walnut show frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 48cm (19'')Max Depth: 48cm (19'')Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')Seat Width: 48cm (19'')Seat Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')Seat Height: 40.5cm (16'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Drawing Room Chair, English, Walnut, Ladies, Side Seat, Early Victorian
£1,295.00
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Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1815. A quality pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs with exuberantly carved backs with a recessed heraldic shield, supported on a shaped solid upright, the seat with a simple seat rail, the back legs...
£800.00
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Stunning antique Victorian quality carved walnut ladies chair
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Stunning antique Victorian quality carved walnut ladies chair, having a quality carved walnut back with turned reeded supports, standing on turned reeded tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs. D. 1860
£685.00
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Set Of 14 20th Century English Antique Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality set of 14 Queen Anne style dining chairs, each having high backs with carving to the top, standing on elegantly carved cabriole legs united by an ornately shaped and...
£5,750.00
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Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9899This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.Exquisite upholstery over a beautifully crafted frameDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel huesTraditionally stuffed drop-in seat at a comfortable height of 38.5cm (15.25'')Striking crest rail with a plume of feathers form issuing broad scrolled mountsDistinctive trapezoid carved ears host excellent turned finialsPadded dome topped back rest framed with a pair of superb barley twist supportsLower rail unites the frame with a repeat of the scrolled motifBenefits from a professional reupholstering in a fine embroidered textileDelightful carnations set within a diamond pattern with pink and golden huesAlternating blue and red weave adorns the golden cushion edge trimmingStanding upon a pair of excellent gadrooned front legs, the distinctive rears in loose cabriole formThis is an exceptional antique morning room chair, with a beautiful appearance to the quality upholstery and attractive frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'')Max Height: 104.5cm (41.25'')Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Seat Depth: 42cm (16.5'')Seat Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
£1,295.00
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Exhibition Quality Set of 12 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830, exhibition quality set of 12 William IV mahogany dining chairs. With curved and shaped flame mahogany top rails supported on shaped uprights capped with foliate carving. The large stuffover seats with simple seat...
£7,750.00
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Set of 8 (6 + 2) Edwardian Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. Set of 8 (6 plus 2) Edwardian period Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs. The shield shaped back with central fretted foliate carved decorations. The pop out seats with gros-point tapestry in excellent condition over...
£3,300.00
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Antique Glastonbury Chair, English Oak, Ecclesiastic Armchair, Gothic, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9952This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, oak ecclesiastical armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.Traditional Glastonbury chair with appealing Gothic overtonesDisplays a desirable aged patina and good order throughoutSuperb oak stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesFascinating profile with bold arms and robust, cleated peg jointsSquare back rest with inset field panel finishDistinctive arms with serpentine form, accentuated with quarterfoil fretwork pateraFlat seat recessed gently inside the frame at a comfortable height of 44cm (17.25”)Standing upon a quartet of square section legs, in eye-catching X-formThis is a delightful antique Glastonbury chair with ecclesiastic and Gothic revival overtones. Graced with a distinctive appearance and of superb craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')Max Depth: 56.5cm (22.25'')Max Height: 84cm (33'')Seat Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')Seat Depth: 36cm (14.25'')Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Glastonbury Chair, English Oak, Ecclesiastic Armchair, Gothic, Victorian
£895.00
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Set Of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, English Elm, Beech, Kitchen, Reception Hall Seat
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9905This is a set of four antique dining chairs. An English, elm and beech spindle back kitchen seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.Wonderfully versatile chairs with a traditional country house appearanceDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good original orderQuality elm and beech stocks show fine grain interestLight biscuit hues enchant with an appealing natural finishBowed top rail supported by a pair of uprights with turned spindles insideStriking shaped splat with pierced fretwork completes the supportive back restCharming saddle seat anatomically shaped at a comfortable height of 44.5cm (17.5’’)Presence of the George VI crown audit mark adorns the rear of the seat squabStanding upon a quartet of turned and splayed legs with peg feetEach leg united with a tapered H-stretcher railWell suited to use in a waiting room or home kitchen environmentThis is a charming set of antique dining chairs, graced with appealingly light colour and early 20th century craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.Dimensions:Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')Max Height: 89cm (35'')Seat Width: 38cm (15'')Seat Depth: 37cm (14.5'')Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Set Of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, English Elm, Beech, Kitchen, Reception Hall Seat
£1,295.00
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Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9778This is an antique carved armchair. A French, painted mahogany fauteuil chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1870.Classic example of a fauteuil chair, with an open frame and upholstered armsDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutPainted mahogany show frame presents an appealing light golden hueQuality silk cotton upholstery in appealing condition with foliate patternSpoon back rest enhanced with a striking carved cresting railSuperb relief carvings adorn the frame edge with aplombPadded back rest pleasingly adorned with a press stud borderSuperb manchette arms terminate in fascinating ram's head masksDeeply cushioned seat resides at a comfortable height of 46cm (18'')Delightfully comfortable, stuffed in the traditional manner over a robust frameLower apron hosts a carved leaf pattern, with block shoulders adorned with fleur-de-lisRaised upon turned and tapering cylindrical legs, with ornate sash curtain motifThis is an elegant antique carved armchair, and appealingly classic French fauteuil with an expressive, substantial frame and beautifully upholstered. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 70cm (27.5'')Max Depth: 66cm (26'')Max Height: 106cm (41.75'')Seat Width: 60cm (23.5'')Seat Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870
£1,725.00
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George III Mahogany Upholstered Wing Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1780. Tall George III mahogany upholstered wing chair. With shaped back and wings and protruding arms above a large overstuffed seat. Supported on cabriole mahogany legs over pad feet in front and on tapering...
£950.00
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Exhibition Quality Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. An exhibition set of 6 carved French Louis XIII style oak dining or side chairs. The upright padded back with a profusely carved crest with shell C scrolls and flower filled urns, with...
£3,250.00
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Tall Carved French Oak Hall Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. A French renaissance style carved oak armchair. The tall back with carved romaine style with linen panels above a hinged seat, flanked by open arms with lion head terminals. The box seat with...
£1,350.00
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Set Of 10 Quality Mid-Victorian Oak Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. Set of 10 quality mid-Victorian oak dining chairs. The shaped top rails above neat lower rails with central carved patera, the serpentine fronted overstuffed seats over simple seat rails and supported by ring...
£2,950.00
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Antique Set of 8 Leather Dining Chairs
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique circa 1900 set of 8 leather dining chairs.
£580.00
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Set of 12 Neat-Sized Walnut Late 19th Century Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Late 19th Century. Set of 12 neat-sized stylish walnut late 19th Century dining chairs. The shaped and curved top rails on shaped supports with foliate carved lower rails above overstuffed seats with serpentine fronts and...
£4,400.00
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Rare Set of 12 Outstanding Quality Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. Rare set of 12 outstanding quality Regency mahogany dining chairs in excellent condition. The acanthus-carved curved top rails above open carved lower rails with acanthus and scrolling decoration supported on chamfered curved uprights....
£8,750.00
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Set of 7 Regency Pollard Oak and Elm Dining Chairs, Including Two Carvers
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1810. Set of rare 7 Regency pollard oak and elm dining chairs. Including two carvers with scrolled arms on shaped uprights and five single chairs. The broad top pollard oak rails with beaded decorations...
£2,750.00
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Attractive Gothic Style Oak Hall Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. Attractive Gothic style oak hall chair. The raised back with gothic style carved panels and twin finials, the solid sides with further turned finials. The lifting seat with 17th style steel hinged opening...
£490.00
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Quality Pair of Early Victorian Oak Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1840. Quality pair of early Victorian oak hall chairs. The shaped solid backs with moulded rims, shell-carved crests, Rococo scrolls and more centrally a heraldic shield. The shaped serpentine fronted solid seat above a...
£660.00
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