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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  Mid Century Chair, 1970s Italian Modernist Designer Industrial Armchair

  rocaille, buxton, united kingdom

  Mid Century Chair, 1970s Italian Modernist Designer Industrial Armchair

  £895.00

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  Mid Century Chairs, Modernist 1970s Italian Industrial Designer Chairs

  rocaille, buxton, united kingdom

  Mid Century Chairs, Modernist 1970s Italian Industrial Designer Chairs

  £950.00

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• Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs ref: 412C

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut side chairs having outstanding quality carved solid walnut shaped backs, serpentine shaped carved frieze standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front and outswept back legs H...

  £950.00

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• Set of Four Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs ref: 413C

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Set of four quality antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs having a quality solid walnut carved back shaped seat standing on turned reeded tapering legs to the front outswept back legs An appealing set in...

  £1,250.00

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• Antique Victorian Pair of Quality Carved Walnut Side Chairs ref: 411C

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique Victorian pair of quality carved walnut side chairs having a quality carved solid walnut shaped back, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric and standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front...

  £825.00

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• Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Scroll Arm, Regency, Circa 1820

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8447

  This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or desk chair with drop-in seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

  • Superior colour and finish presents beautifully
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select stocks offer fine grain interest and striking caramel hues
  • The drop-in seat upholstered with a quality, light blue silk cotton

  • Bowed top rail with rolled edge frames dashing scrolled arms
  • Prominent chamfered shoulders with unusual, narrow profile
  • Standing upon baluster turned front legs with cylindrical feet
  • Presented with gently splayed legs at the rear

  This is a distinguished antique elbow chair, with beautiful, exceptional quality stocks and upholstered in tasteful fashion. The drop-in seat aids reupholstering to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 52cm (20.5'')
  Max Depth: 50.5cm (20'')
  Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

  Seat Width: 42cm (16.5'')
  Seat Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
  Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'') 

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  Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Scroll Arm, Regency, Circa 1820

  £1,275.00

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• Pair of Antique William IV Quality Carved Mahogany Side Chairs ref: 1149

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Pair of antique William IV quality carved mahogany side chairs having a quality carved mahogany top and centre splat to the backs, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric standing on reeded tapering...

  £895.00

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• David Kirkness Oak Framed Orkney Chair

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1930s. An oak frame Orkney chair stamped to the underside of the front rail by David Kirkness (the most famous of all the Orkney chair makers). The chair of traditional form with oak straw...

  £1,150.00

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• Pair Of Antique Carved Hall Chairs, English Oak, Gothic Revival, Side, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8380

  This is a pair of antique carved hall chairs. An English, hand-carved oak Gothic Revival side seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

  • Distinguished chairs, with eye-catching detail throughout
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select oak stocks present deep chestnut hues and superb grain interest
  • Hand-carved craftsmanship decorates each chair with Gothic overtones

  • Scroll pediment top rail with fleur-de-lys motif to centre
  • Archetypal Green Man masques decorate the seat backs
  • Rails carved with pattern details and motif
  • Wide, flat seat bases show appealing figuring

  • Shaped aprons with tooled patterns accentuate the lower aprons to front and sides
  • Block knees host carved foliate sections
  • Superb cupped legs to the front standing on tall bun feet
  • Turned H-Stretcher rails unite the front legs to the rear square section pair

  This is a striking pair of antique carved hall chairs, with appealing Gothic revival overtones. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 40cm (15.75'')
  Max Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')
  Max Height: 105.5cm (41.5'')

  Seat Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
  Seat Depth: 34cm (13.5'')
  Seat Height: 46cm (18'') 

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  Pair Of Antique Carved Hall Chairs, English Oak, Gothic Revival, Side, Victorian

  £985.00

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• Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Drop In Seat, Late Georgian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8397

  This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair with needlepoint upholstery, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

  • Serpentine forms with fine colour and finish
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
  • Quality needlepoint upholstery with colourful foliate bouquet to the useful drop-in seat

  • Bowed top rail with arched edge cascades into striking, scrolled arms
  • Reeded front apron set between a pair of chamfered shoulders
  • Standing upon superb gadrooned front legs with bun feet
  • Gently splayed rear legs curve gently from the side rails

  This is an attractive antique elbow chair, with distinguished scrolled arms and beautifully presented. The drop-in seat aids reupholstering to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')
  Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
  Max Height: 87.5cm (34.5'')

  Seat Width: 43cm (17'')
  Seat Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')
  Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'') 

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  Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Drop In Seat, Late Georgian

  £895.00

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• Set of Four Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs ref: 044A

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Set of four antique William IV quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality shaped mahogany top rail, shaped splat to the centre of the back with newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric....

  £1,385.00

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• Art Nouveau Chair

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Circa 1920 Art Nouveau inlaid armchair.

  £135.00

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• Good Bespoke Hand Made Country Chair

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good 20thC bespoke handmade country windsor dining chair.

  £240.00

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• Revolving Desk Chair in Mahogany

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. A clean mahogany revolving desk chair, in the form of a captain’s chair with shaped top rail, two simple arms supported on shaped uprights at the front, and 11 narrow uprights below the...

  £1,050.00

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• Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8374

  This is an antique veranda chair. An Anglo-Indian, oak bentwood colonial seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

  • Graced with delightful forms and wonderful colour
  • Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Distinctive oak bentwood frame presents fine grain interest
  • Rich caramel hues compliment the lighter bergere beautifully

  • Bowed top rail sits above a square section bergere cane back rest
  • Serpentine arms roll gently to scrolled terminus, uniting with the raked rear leg
  • Taut cane seat base in very good order, at a relaxed height of 39cm (15.25")
  • Stands upon a striking X-frame, presenting a fascinating profile

  This is a dashing antique veranda chair, with great colour and bergere in very good order. A fine addition to any porch or conservatory. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')
  Max Depth: 64cm (25.25'')
  Max Height: 83cm (32.75'')

  Seat Width: 47cm (18.5'')
  Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')
  Seat Height: 39cm (15.25'') 

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  Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870

  £975.00

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• Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Side Chair ref: 1232

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Quality antique Victorian walnut carved chair having a beautifully carved shaped back with a carved pierced border. Newly re-upholstered back and seat in a quality stylish fabric. Standing on attractive shaped carved cabriole legs to...

  £795.00

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• Pair Of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8340

  This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs. An English, oak hall or dining seat in the Lancashire taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

  • Delightful seventeen-spindle back with appealing deep rush seats
  • Displays a desirable aged patina in very good order
  • Light oak stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
  • Superb, traditional rush seat cover shows light biscuit hues

  • Distinctive ears adorn the shaped top rail
  • Arranged five-seven-five, the spindles deftly turned to pleasing effect
  • Bold knees sit above gently tapering front legs, set on ball and pad feet
  • Circular feet to rear, united throughout by turned stretchers

  This is a classically attractive pair of antique spindleback rush chairs, well suited to making a fine addition to the larger entrance hall or table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')
  Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')
  Max Height: 101.5cm (40'')

  Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')
  Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')
  Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'') 

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  Pair Of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

  £1,795.00

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• 6 Antique Dining Chairs

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good Antique 19thC set of 6 country kitchen dining chairs.

  £275.00

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• Set 8 Bespoke Handmade Burr Walnut Marquetry Regency Dining Chairs

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  A truly exceptionalbespoke handmadeRegency style dining chair set. There is no mistaking the classic and sophisticated design of these Regency style dining room chairs and armchairs with marquetry decorations. There are 2 armchairs specifically made...

  £3,750.00

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• Bespoke English Hand Made Gainsborough Leather Desk Chair Chestnut

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an absolutely stunning bespoke new leather 'Gainsborough chair' in a beautiful antique chestnut colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. Height is adjustable with swivel/tilt mechanism. ‘Old English' is an...

  £1,350.00

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• Pair of English Regency Style Burr Walnut Armchairs

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful pair of English burrwalnutRegency styleinlaid armchairsfrom the last quarter of the20thcentury. The chairs are made from solid walnut and the burr walnut backs are inlaid with decorations such as antique vases,...

  £1,250.00

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• Bespoke English Handmade Gainsborough Leather Desk Chair

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a very elegant bespoke new leather 'Gainsborough chair' in a beautiful antique chestnut brown colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. ‘Old English' is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned...

  £1,400.00

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• Bespoke Pair English Handmade Leather Desk Chairs Tobacco

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an absolutely fantastic pair of bespoke new leather 'desk chairs' in a beautiful hazel colour leather, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. ‘Old English' is an aniline-finished leather that is...

  £2,050.00

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• Bespoke English Handmade Leather Desk Chair Hazel

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an absolutely stunning bespoke new leather 'desk chair' in a beautiful hazel colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. ‘Old English' is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure...

  £1,050.00

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• Bespoke Leather Chippendale Wingback Chair Armchair yellow tan

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a very handsome bespoke new leather wing back armchair. They feature fantastic Chippendale style ball and claw legs and beautiful sumptuous tan brown leather upholstery. ‘Old English' is an aniline-finished leather that is...

  £1,950.00

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