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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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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 Edwardian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique circa 1900 metamorphic library step chair.
£280.00
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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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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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Set of 3 Carved Oak Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. A carved oak throne chair with a finely carved and pierced back and stylish shaped arms supported on turned balustrades. The solid seat with a removable cushion over a fluted frieze. The ring...
£490.00
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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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