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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 Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9819This is an antique elbow chair. An English, fruitwood office or desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.Wonderful open-arm form, ideal throughout the homeDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect fruitwood stocks with fine grain interest and craftsmanshipRich caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finishProminent top supports enclose the gently chamfered crest railDistinctive back rest finished with spheres and faceted motifSinuous arms cant outwards to follow the line of the seat squabEach arm raised upon a delicate, turned baluster supportQuality, later silk cotton upholstery in good order with a tasteful champagne colourEye-catching diamond pattern accentuated with pink and green paletteDrop-in seat cushion set at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25")Raised upon square section legs, each united by turned stretcher railsThis is a fantastic antique elbow chair with a tastefully appointed upholstery. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')Max Depth: 46cm (18'')Max Height: 82cm (32.25'')Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870
£795.00
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Neat Sized Oak-Framed Orkney Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A quality oak framed oat-straw Orkney chair probably by ’David Kirkness of Kirkwall.’ The shaped oak-straw back tied with and topped with marram grass, fixed to an oak frame. The drop in marram...
£1,250.00
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10 Scottish Balloon Back Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A quality harlequin set of 10 Scottish Victorian beech balloon back dining chairs. Classic balloon back with foliate carving on the bottom with extended C scrolls on the inside, the recently reupholstered drop...
£3,950.00
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Set of 7 Quality Walnut Dining Chairs Stamped ‘Gillows’ Including One Carver
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880 Set of 7 quality walnut dining chairs stamped ‘Gillows’ including one carver. The rectangular upholstered padded backs and the carver with upholstered arms, over overstuffed seats and fluted seat rails. Supported on turned...
£2,490.00
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Antique Victorian quality carved walnut Italian corner chair
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut Italian corner chair having a quality carved solid walnut shaped back with a cherub to the centre griffins and dragons pierced carved splats, turned carved column supports, a drop in...
£595.00
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Set of Six George IV Rosewood Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A quality set of 6 George IV ‘Gillows’ style rosewood dining chairs. The shaped and carved cresting rail with uprights fluted and curvaceous, the lower back with fine carving, large stuff over seat...
£2,600.00
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8 Fine Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in The Renaissance Style by Jenners of Edinburgh
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Set of 8 fine quality carved mahogany dining chairs in the Renaissance style by Jenners of Edinburgh. The two carvers and six side chairs with shaped upholstered backs over neoclassical ribbons, acanthus and...
£2,900.00
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Set of Six Painted Ladder-Back Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1990s. A set of six painted beech ladder back chairs. The turned uprights with stylish cap, the shaped ladder back with six tapering rails, with a drop in woven rattan seat, with simple seat...
£750.00
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Set of 10 George III Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1800. A quality set of 10 late George III mahogany dining chairs. The set of 9 singles and 1 armchair, all with a curved cresting rail and wonderful back supported by three carved uprights...
£4,250.00
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George I High Back Dining Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1725. George I walnut and oak framed high back chair. The shaped cresting rail with a wonderful curved and pierced splat, elegant pattern on the top, pierced flower in the center and a heart...
£500.00
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A Large Hooded Orkney Chair by ‘Robert Harcus Towers’
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1970 A mahogany framed Orkney chair made in Sapele wood. The hooded chair of oak straw finished with marram grass facing, fixed to the Sapele mahogany frame, with a drop in marram grass seat,...
£2,500.00
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Pair of Oak Ecclesiastical Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900 A quality pair ecclesiastical chairs, one large arm chair and a side chair, a large shaped top rail with profusely carved frieze the back supported by 2 uprights with gothic arches, the panel...
£800.00
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Set of 4 Solid Oak Ecclesiastical Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. A set of 4 oak chairs (one with an engraved brass plaque dated 1947) the solid back with a carved arch, with turned pilasters, above this there is a zig zag pattern in...
£800.00
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Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9551This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Relax and soothe the day away with this attractive rockerDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good orderSelect walnut stocks present fine grain interestRich caramel hues dance beneath a wax polish finishShaped crest rail adorned with prominent carved ears in scroll motifTactile brushed cotton upholstery in a tasteful old moss green hueProfessionally reupholstered with a complementary golden brocade trimCushion pads adorn the swept arms, terminating delightfully in scrolled knucklesCreating a striking flourish, the arm supports are crafted with pierced scroll bracketsDeep and inviting seat cushion set at a rakish angle, perfect for relaxing intoLower valance finished with a carved centrepiece at the terminus of the bowed formSuperb, smooth rocking action a benefit of the long rocker legsThis is a dashing antique rocking chair, appointed with a wonderful upholstery and strikingly crafted frame. A treat for the lounge or bedroom. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 63.5cm (25'')Max Depth: 85cm (33.5'')Max Height: 108cm (42.5'')Seat Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')Seat Depth: 54cm (21.25'')Seat Height: 51cm (20'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
£985.00
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Quality pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany hall chairs
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Quality pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany hall chairs having a superb quality carved mahogany circular shaped back, serpentine shaped mahogany seats standing on turned tapering legs to the front and out swept legs...
£785.00
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George IV Pelta Back Hall Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A quality mahogany George IV hall chair. The elegant well carved pelta back, resting on a shaped solid seat with rounded corners, with simple seat rail. Back legs are square and slightly out...
£425.00
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Set of 22 Scumbled Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. A very rare set of 22 late Victorian scumbled beech dining chairs. The shaped top rail with an elegant piercing, supporting five turned balustrades with a curved rail beneath. The solid scooped seat...
£3,250.00
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Gothic Oak Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A quality pair of solid oak hall chairs. The shaped raised back with moulded top rail with pierced gothic quatrefoils, and three shaped arches, each supported on shaped pilasters, all resting on a...
£700.00
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Set of 20 Scottish Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A rare set of 20 Scottish mahogany dining chairs. The large curved cresting rail in rich mahogany, with elegant scrolling beneath, the lower back, with C scrolls on the bottom and foliate carving...
£16,000.00
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Late 19th Century Set Of 8 Georgian-Style Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. A late 19th Century set of 8 Georgian-style inlaid mahogany dining chairs. The oval backs with curved splats and an inlaid medallion above a honeysuckle flower carving, the two carvers with shaped arms...
£2,750.00
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Set of 14 Solid Oak Gothic Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. An unusual long set of 14 solid oak gothic influenced chairs. The backs with two stout uprights, shaped at the top with a moulded cross rail, the solid back with gothic tracery within...
£2,800.00
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Quality Mid Victorian Carved Walnut Easy Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Quality mid Victorian carved walnut easy chair. The spoon-shaped back with a cartouche and foliate carved crest curling down to scrolled arms on shaped supports. The buttoned partially upholstered back and seat in...
£660.00
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Exceptional Quality Set of Four Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1770. Exceptional quality set of four Georgian mahogany side chairs. With wonderful colour and patina, the arched top rails with central flower head flanked by bellflower chains. The central gothic influence fretted splat with...
£1,500.00
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A Painted Pine, Full-Sized Oaten-Straw Back Orkney Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. A painted pine, full-sized oaten-straw back Orkney chair of traditional form. The woven straw back tied down with marram grass over the solid pine seat. The David Kirkness style arms with scrolled ends...
£1,850.00
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William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. A good large mahogany William IV hall chair. The solid heraldic shaped back with circular and oval raised panels, with a small cut out for lifting the chair in the back, the large...
£950.00
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