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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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Matched Pair of Hooded Orkney Chair stamped by’ David Kirkness
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1940s. A quality matched pair of rare oak framed hooded Orkney chairs by ‘David Kirkness of Kirkwall.’ Of traditional forms in tied oat-straw with a drop in marram grass seat pads, the shaped arms...
£5,000.00
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9017This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Excellent country house appeal with the classic bow formDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect beech and fruitwood stocks show fine grain interest throughoutRich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finishThe 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 double 'H' stretcherThis is a desirable antique elbow chair, with great colour to the quality stocks and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 66.5cm (26.25'')Max Depth: 56cm (22'')Max Height: 81.5cm (32'')Seat Width: 39.5cm (15.5'')Seat Depth: 40cm (15.75'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
£895.00
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Antique Pair of Chairs
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique 19thC pair of hepplewhite chairs.
£145.00
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Outstanding set of mid-Victorian walnut drawing room or bedroom chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Outstanding set of mid-Victorian walnut drawing room or bedroom chairs. The backs with quality open foliate carving and rococo scrolls. The seats recently upholstered in a quality floral decorated cream linen material above...
£975.00
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Pair Of Large Impressive Flemish Carved Oak Throne or Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Pair of large impressive Flemish carved oak throne or hall chairs. The backs surmounted by a pair of carved lions surrounding a heraldic shield above a central splat upholstered in red leather with...
£1,290.00
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Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8985This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.Beautifully presented with exceptional quality and formDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderWalnut frame presents rich caramel hues and fine grain interestBenefits from a recent professional reupholstering in the traditional mannerDistinctive spoon back with broad top rail, accentuated with carved motifButton-back cushion in distinctive spoon shape with flourishes to the waistTraditionally stuffed seat cushion at a comfortable height of 42cm (16.5'')Attractive upholstery in mid grey with striking monochrome rose patternSerpentine front rail with bowed form meeting the cabriole legsKnees adorned with bold carved cabochon over a tooled shield with oak leaf pendantSupported at the rear with a pair of splayed block section legsRiding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castorsThis is a superb antique button-back salon chair, with wonderful modern upholstery over a quality early Victorian walnut frame. Timeless beauty for the lounge or bedroom. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 58.5cm (23'')Max Depth: 73.5cm (29'')Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')Seat Width: 52cm (20.5'')Seat Depth: 50cm (19.75'')Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840
£1,695.00
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Georgian Style Walnut Wing Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A walnut framed George I style wing armchair. The chair upholstered in a striped green fabric, which is in excellent condition. The shaped back with upholstered wings and arms, with a lift out...
£1,250.00
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Set of 8 Solid Oak Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A quality set of 8 solid oak dining chairs, consisting of 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The carved and curved top rail with a pierced and carved splat supported by two wavy...
£850.00
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Set of 6 Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A rare set of 6 Dutch marquetry inlaid side chairs, the shaped top with a profusely inlaid splat beneath, with drop in upholstered seats, recently reupholstered in a fine elegant fabric. The chairs...
£3,750.00
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Quality Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Ladies and Gents Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Quality pair of mid-Victorian carved mahogany ladies and gents chairs. Both with spoon backs with button upholstered panels. The gents chair with curved and partially upholstered scrolled arms and with acanthus carved fronts....
£880.00
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Good Set Of 4 Finely Carved Victorian Chairs
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
Exceptionally well carved set of four Victorian chairs. It is unusual to find all the detailed carving still in existence, especially around the bottom of the legs. The chairs are in fine condition with no...
£390.00
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A Set Of Six Victorian Walnut Chairs, Button Back, Circa 1875
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
A set of six Victorian walnut salon/dining chairs circa 1875. A good sturdy set of chairs with no wobble or sway , the walnut frames are of good colour and highly polished, with a good...
£650.00
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Victorian 8 Piece Suite, Button Back, Circa 1875
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
A most decorative Victorian parlour suite comprising six chairs and a ladies and gentlemen’s armchair. The frame of the suite is in exceptionally good condition, without wobble or sway or any loose joints. The dining...
£1,200.00
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A Pair Of Victorian Walnut Chairs, Button Back, Arm Chairs, Circa 1875
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
A Good pair of Victorian button back salon chairs. The frames of these chairs are extremely sturdy with a good colour, and patina. There are no loose joints, giving a good firm seat and back...
£550.00
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Fine Pair Of Victorian Button Back Salon Chairs Circa 1875
frank craig antiques, torquay, united kingdom
A good and very sturdy pair of Victorian button back salon chairs. Made in the height of the Victorian era, the frames are in exceptionally good condition, with no wobble or sway. For further items...
£550.00
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Set of 6 Stylish William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. Set of 6 elegant William IV rosewood dining chairs. The shield shaped back with curved top rails and foliate carved lower rails on fluted shaped supports. The overstuffed seat in a russet velvet,...
£2,400.00
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Pair of Hall chairs
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Good styled Victorian hall chairs in the manner of Gillow’s overall condition good offering free delivery Worldwide reference DBS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer...
£595.00
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Pair of George IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A quality pair of George IV mahogany hall chairs, with shield shaped backs with a panel in the top and heraldic shield in the center, with scrolling towards the base. The solid seat...
£1,250.00
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E W Godwin designed side chair for W & S Smee
statementpiece, banbury, united kingdom
Edward William Godwin (attributed) for William A. and S. Smee an Anglo-Japanese ebonised spindle back side chair. Godwin designed for W.A. and S. Smee, 89 Finsbury Pavement, London and his designs were exhibited by them...
£250.00
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Classic Pine Framed Orkney Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. A pine framed oat straw back Orkney chair of traditional form. The top rail tied down in marram grass, drop in marram grass seat frame, all the straw supported on a pine frame...
£1,250.00
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Victorian Gilded and Upholstered Easy Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A mid Victorian upholstered and giltwood framed horseshoe shaped chair. The shaped rail, which is tufted with pleating and deep buttoning in an ochre silk. The back is supported by two shaped uprights...
£675.00
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Pair of 19th Century antique mahogany hall chairs
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats with nice figuration, supported on out swept rear legs and turned front legs....
£1,280.00
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Set of 10 Mahogany Chairs by ‘John Taylor of Edinburgh’
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. A quality set of 10 mahogany dining chairs by John Taylor and Son of Edinburgh. The set consisting of 8 side chairs and a pair of armchairs, each of the chairs is stamped...
£3,500.00
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Victorian Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Side Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Unusual style Victorian Dutch marquetry inlaid walnut side chair. The arched top rail with shell and specimen wood inlay on shaped supports with further inlay, above an arched bottom rail. The serpentine fronted...
£440.00
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Set of 4 Regency Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1815. A very unusual stylish set of four ebonized and gilt brass mounted chairs. The curved cresting rail with a cast brass lifting handle. The shaped backs, with beading in the center with pierced...
£1,600.00
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