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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Four Quality Carved Walnut Cabriole Leg Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1850. Four quality carved walnut cabriole leg side chairs. The oval shaped backs with intertwined further ovals with carved rococo scrolls above the serpentine seat in a green and blue tapestry, in good condition....
£975.00
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Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900, set of 12 mahogany dining chairs, consisting of 10 singles and 2 armchairs. With shaped top rail with paper-fold sections either end, above a well-carved back, with open slats, foliate carving and central...
£5,250.00
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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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Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9027This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, walnut carver and seat with upholstered cushions, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Graced with delightful walnut stocks and of appealing formDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderWarm caramel hues to the select walnut beneath a wax polish finishFurther distinguished with fine grain interest throughoutTwo dashing carvers accompany a suite of six chairsTraditionally stuffed cushions, dressed with a quality upholstery and adorned with press stud trimDistinctive, pierced sash-shape upper rail adorned with carved motifDecorated lower sash and supports with foliate patera carvingsLong, graceful arms to the carver sit upon turned and fluted supportsSash lower apron with carved shell to centre, flanked with scrolled bracketsFront legs repeat the flute column finish with a pair of turned collarsSquare section rear legs united to the fore with a H-stretcher railThis is a charming set of 8 antique dining chairs, with superb walnut figuring and of a quality finish. Ready to enjoy, or can be recovered to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Carver Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')Carver Depth: 71cm (28'')Carver Height: 109.5cm (43'')Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')Seat Depth: 54.5cm (21.5'')Seat Height: 50.5cm (20'')Chair Width: 45.5cm (18'')Chair Depth: 52cm (20.5'')Chair Height: 100cm (39.25'')Seat Width: 45.5cm (18'')Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')Seat Height: 49cm (19.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
£2,495.00
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Set of 8 (6 +2 carvers) Hepplewhite Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1970. Set of 8 (6 +2 carvers) Hepplewhite Georgian style mahogany dining chairs. The shield shaped backs with an arched top rail and central fretted splat with wheatsheaf and scrolled decoration. The lift-out hide-covered...
£2,190.00
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Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9029This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.Superb colour and graceful appearance to this versatile chairDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel huesDeeply buttoned leather with beautiful ageing and colourSubstantial rolled back rest with button finish, accentuated with brass press studsRaised upon a horseshoe frame with turned front supports, gently splayed to rearSaddle shaped seat with inset squab, rotating upon the stout baseQuartet of swept cabriole legs with pronounced knees over deep pad feetThis is a wonderful antique porter's hall chair, graced with fine craftsmanship and aged colour. A treat for a reception room or home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')Max Depth: 67cm (26.5'')Max Height: 83cm (32.75'')Seat Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')Seat Depth: 47cm (18.5'')Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
£1,295.00
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Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9391This is a pair of antique carver chairs. An English, mahogany and leather elbow seat in the Chippendale manner, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.Superb Chippendale taste and fine craftsmanshipDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks show fine grain interest and rich, deep caramel huesWonderful leather pads, tanned in a rich burgundy hueSerpentine cresting rail, with scrolled detail to the 'Chippendale' earsLeading into a striking, pierced ribbon back splat with graceful fretworkSinuous arms terminate in appealing scrolled knucklesEach arm raised upon a slender, forward canted supportQuality, leather upholstery in good order, free of marks or lossProfessionally reupholstered and traditionally stuffed cushioningDrop-in seat at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25"), resting upon later reinforced bracketsRaised upon square section front legs, with a gently splayed pair to the rearThis is a fantastic pair of antique carver chairs in the appealing manner of Chippendale. Presenting beautifully throughout the residence, with a quality of craftsmanship to invite conversation. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 62.5cm (24.5'')Max Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')Max Height: 97cm (38.25'')Seat Width: 48.5cm (19'')Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
£1,495.00
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A Painted Adam Style Drawing Room Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A painted Adam style easy chair. The cream painted mahogany frame with bell drops on the top, front and tapering down the facing, upholstered back and seat with removable cushion with original bergere...
£750.00
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A Child’s Ash Smokers Bow
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A neat size ash smokers bow. The child size chair with shaped back and curved cresting rail supported on five turned spindles, the solid shaped seat supported on four splayed turned legs braced...
£325.00
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Quality Mahogany & Leather Desk Chair
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this quality mahogany & leather desk chair. In red leather having a cushioned leather squab seat with mahogany arms with carved detail. Standing on 4 sweeping mahogany legs with castors. The...
£240.00
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Impressive Pair of Mid-Victorian Oak Throne Or Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Impressive pair of mid-Victorian oak throne or hall chairs. The arched backs on fluted supports with a deep buttoned upholstered panel and upholstered curved arms. The deep buttoned seats (needs reupholstery) over fluted...
£1,190.00
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Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9367This is a pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, oak seat in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.Striking and exceptional, a treat for the grandest of reception hallsDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in very good orderQuality quarter-sawn oak presents fine grain interest with wisps of medullary raysSuperb caramel hues radiate from beneath a quality wax polish finishHighly distinctive shaped seat backs exude master craftsmanshipDemi-lune upper rail with rolled edge and carved border decorationShield form with a carved arm holding a sea shell over a pierced quarterfoilOver the open back splat, a pair of foliate patera in the Gothic mannerWide, flat seat squab set at a comfortable height of 45cm (17.75'')Sash shaped aprons framed within prominent block shouldersSkilfully crafted front legs boast bulb carvings over tapering octagonal legs with bun feetGently swept rear legs with square section feetThis is a superb pair of antique hall chairs, graced with exception stocks of Scottish oak and strong Arts & Crafts taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')Max Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')Max Height: 89.5cm (35.25'')Seat Width: 42cm (16.5'')Seat Depth: 35cm (13.75'')Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste, Victorian
£2,850.00
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George III Country Chippendale-Style Mahogany Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1790. George III country Chippendale-style mahogany chair. The shaped top rail above a central pierced splat and shaped side supports. With a lift-out seat (needs upholstery) and supported on chamfered square legs with a...
£290.00
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George III Country Chippendale-Style Low Ash Side Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1790. George III, country Chippendale-style low ash side chair. The arched top rail with a central pierced splat above the upholstered seat (needs re-upholstery). Supported on square fluted legs with H stretchers. 92cm H...
£275.00
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Antique Childs Ash & Elm Windsor Chair
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this child's ash & elm windsor chair. Hoop back with spindle back & stick arms, standing on turned legs with stretcher. Lovely colour and patina. Offered in good clean original condition....
£165.00
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Pair of Antique Elm & Beech Children's Chairs
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this lovely pair of antique elm & beech children's chairs. Curved top rail, spindle back, shaped elm seats standing on turned beech legs with stretchers. Traces of the original stenciled decoration...
£150.00
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Set of 6 George IV Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A quality set of 6 mahogany George IV dining chairs. The curved, shaped and carved top rail supported on reeded uprights with a stylish carved back, with velvet and needlepoint stuffover upholstered seats,...
£1,850.00
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Original Handmade Stained Pine Framed Orkney
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. Original handmade stained pine framed Orkney chair with a nice degree of wear, upholstered with oaten straw and marram grass and with a pop out rattan seat. The short-shaped arms in the Kirkness...
£1,750.00
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A Rare & Beautiful 1920’s Year Old Antique Oak Barley Twist Bergere Cane Chairs
antiques co, berkeley, united kingdom
A Rare & Beautiful 100 Year Old Antique Oak Barley Twist Bergere Cane Chair Set. Made in England during the reign of King George V in around 1920 to a beautiful standard. With wonderful carved...
£265.00
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Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880, Victorian mahogany office chair with a curved back and top rail above a central splat with an open carved centre. The arms with curved ends are held in place by stylish shaped supports....
£750.00
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Set of 12 Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs, in Excellent Condition
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Set of 12 mahogany late Victorian dining chairs, in excellent condition. With an arched top rail over a central shaped splat and a curved lower rail, the lift out seats with green covered...
£4,800.00
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Antique English Upholstered Wing Armchair
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this good shaped antique English upholstered wing armchair. Very comfortable chair. Good shaped frame with shaped wing sides, standing on mahogany chamfered legs with side stretchers & castors. Nice serpentine front...
£395.00
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Stylish Pair of Large Oak Arts and Crafts Elbow Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. Stylish pair of large oak Arts and Crafts elbow chairs. The arched back with a wide top rail, on square supports with shaped tops over three vertical splats. The arms on pierced brackets...
£440.00
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Near Pair Of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9103This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low chair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.Utterly fascinating carved chairs, with distinctive low form and appealing detailDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks present fine grain interest and deep chestnut huesQuality antique leather and rattan seats in taut woven order and completePairs of turned finials united with woven leather ropework above the shaped back restProfusely carved, the bak rests present scenes of foliate motifStout block shoulders meet the seat cushion in carved cupped mountsRaised upon a quartet of squat circular feet, with a seat height of 16cm and 15cm respectivelyThis is a charming pair of antique carved temple chairs, with a wonderful tribal aesthetic. Ideal for decorative or fireside interest. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Chair 1 Width: 46cm (18'')Chair 1 Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')Chair 1 Height: 74cm (29.25'')Seat Width: 36cm (14.25'')Seat Depth: 34cm (13.5'')Seat Height: 16cm (6.25'')Chair 2 Width: 49cm (19.25'')Chair 2 Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')Chair 2 Height: 76cm (30'')Seat Width: 38cm (15'')Seat Depth: 35cm (13.75'')Seat Height: 15cm (6'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Near Pair Of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
£1,295.00
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Mid 19thC Mahogany Balloon Back Side or Desk Chair with Leather Seat
a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom
Mid 19thC Mahogany Balloon Back Drawing Room Chair with Leather Covered Over-Stuffed Seat A fine example from around 1850-70 and in very good condition, boldly-carved & modelled throughout with sinuous lines, having a moulded balloon...
£125.00
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