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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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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Victorian Elm and Ash Windsor Chair with Lovely Colour and Patina
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. Victorian elm and ash Windsor chair. The hooped back with turned spindles and a central fretted splat with horseshoe-shaped lower rail extending forward as arms on turned supports. The shaped seat in elm...
£660.00
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Whytock & Reid Side Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. An interesting stylish walnut side chair by ‘Whytock and Reid of Edinburgh’ with many ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’ influences. The cresting rail with similar shaped rail beneath, the well-shaped splat with chamfered back edge,...
£300.00
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Rare Pair of Large Orkney Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1970. Rare pair of full-size pine Orkney chairs. The backs with unusual shaping and with scrolled out turned arms above the solid pine seat, all resting on square tapering legs with peripheral stretchers. The...
£3,500.00
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1880's Antique Hand Crafted Wooden Chairs (x3) from Baron von Woellwarth, Schloss Aalen
olympia woellwarth, bournemouth, united kingdom
Three Antique Hand Crafted Chairs made of Solid wood, that were homed in Schloss Aalen, Germany, by Baron von Woellwarth Lauterburg. They were crafted in early 1880's. The three chairs include the original cushions and...
£1,500.00
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Set of Six Inlaid Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1810. Set of six inlaid mahogany Regency dining chairs including two carvers. The shaped backs with a boxwood and ebony inlaid top rail flanked by ring turned columns above fluted and inlaid pierced spars...
£1,950.00
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Scottish Gossip Chair by Wheeler’s of Arncroach
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. A solid oak Scottish gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach, Fife. The carved top rail with stylish pierced splat below, upholstered drop in seat pad. Back legs are square a slightly tapering, front...
£350.00
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Antique Carved Throne Chair, Scottish Oak, Carver, Elbow Seat, Gothic, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8680This is an antique carved throne chair. A Scottish, oak carver elbow chair with Gothic Revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightfully carved chair, with distinguished Gothic motif throughoutDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good orderSelect oak shows deep caramel hues and fine grain interestOf low profile, with a tall back rest - offers a comfortable seat height of 42cm (16.5")Profusely carved back rest with pierced fretworkDome top with plume of feather's motif, framed by flowing scrolled mountsOpen back rest with fanned feather detail and geometric shapesSerpentine arms of stout proportion, the knuckle decorated with scroll detailBroad, flat seat squab narrowly set within the carved frame railFascinating cupped knees with foliate detail carvingsTurned baluster legs intersect a fascinating X-stretcher base with turned finialStanding upon a quartet of turned bun feetThis is a fascinating antique carved throne chair, with wonderful Gothic Revival overtones to the profusely decorated frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 64cm (25.25'')Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'')Max Height: 127cm (50'')Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')Seat Depth: 45.5cm (18'')Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Carved Throne Chair, Scottish Oak, Carver, Elbow Seat, Gothic, Victorian
£1,295.00
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Quality Victorian Large-Sized Mahogany Desk Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Quality Victorian large-sized mahogany desk chair. The arched horseshoe shaped back with deep buttoned dark burgundy leather and brass studding, on uprights with open-fret, Gothic brackets above the generous dished seat. Supported on...
£900.00
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Pair of George IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. A quality pair of George IV mahogany hall chairs, with circular back pierced with heraldic shield resting on extended C scrolls, solid shaped seat with a moulded edge, seat rail following the form...
£750.00
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Pair of Retro Mahogany & Rattan Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1970s. A stylish pair of retro mahogany and rattan side chairs. The top rail and seat completely covered in rattan with a lovely weave, the back legs slightly out swept, the front legs turned...
£450.00
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Pair of George II Mahogany Side Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1740. Pair of George II mahogany side chairs in lovely original condition. The shaped top rail above a vasiform splat flanked by shaped moulded supports. The seats upholstered with brass nailed floral tapestry above...
£1,100.00
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A set of five early 19th Century Anglo Indian rosewood side chairs
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A set of five early 19th Century Anglo Indian rosewood side chairs, having a highly decorative shaped back rail incorporating a central panel with bone inlay and floral carving at either side, carved middle rail...
£1,950.00
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Pair of 18th Century antique elm side chairs
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A pair of mid 18th Century elm side chairs from the Georgian period, having a shaped rail above a decorative shaped splat with turned side supports, wonderfully figured plank seat with a shaped apron, raised...
£1,450.00
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Barrel Back Tub Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930s. A neat sized barrel back upholstered tub chair, with pleated deep buttoned fabric, stuff over seat with piping to the fore edge, with simple back legs, front legs Queen Anne style, with quarter...
£325.00
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Set of Three Chairs, by ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. An extraordinary and unusual set of three tall walnut and burr walnut chairs by Whytock & Reid, after a design by Sir Robert Lorimer. The shaped top rail with elegant vase splat, with...
£2,500.00
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Country Chair
private seller, sowerby bridge, united kingdom
Early 19th century country chair
£200.00
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Pair Of Antique Glastonbury Chairs, English, Decorative Armchair, Gothic Revival
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8653This is a pair of antique Glastonbury chairs. An English, pitch pine decorative armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Two delightful Glastonbury chairs, offering superb form and detailDisplaying a desirable aged patina and good order throughoutQuality pitch pine stocks shows fine grain interest and deep russet huesExcellent Gothic revival taste and motif, with delicate carved formsThe top rail hosts a a recessed carved quarterfoil, and dual field panels accentuated in a lighter caramel hueSerpentine, striking arms finished with canted corners, and pierced demi-lune cut-outsFlat seat squab recessed gently inside the front apron at a comfortable height of 44.5cm (17.5")Standing upon a quartet of square section legs, in a fascinating curved X-formLegs united by an unusual and eye-catching octagonal stretcher railThis is a striking pair of antique Glastonbury chairs with enduring Gothic revival overtones and quality stocks. Finished to a flourish throughout and sure to enhance any room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')Max Depth: 62cm (24.5'')Max Height: 90cm (35.5'')Seat Width: 46cm (18'')Seat Depth: 40cm (15.75'')Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Glastonbury Chairs, English, Decorative Armchair, Gothic Revival
£1,795.00
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19c prie dieu from South America
private seller, kingsthorne, united kingdom
This chair is very solid. I don’t know if it what is called ebonised as the wood is black in appearance. Mahogany I think. I had it recovered in a lovely heavy silk before leaving...
£325.00
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Harlequin Set of Six Victorian Lancashire Spindle Back Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1850. Harlequin set of six Victorian Lancashire spindle back dining chairs in ash, fruitwood and beech with a lovely colour and patina. The shaped top rail above a row of five spindles, leading on...
£1,550.00
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Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8566This is a pair of antique side chairs. A superb quality French, painted solid walnut hall or occasional seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.Appealing, solid antique chairs with fascinating detailsDisplaying a desirable aged patina throughoutOriginal painted frame with a lightly weathered finishDrop-in seats would benefit from re-webbing and a new coverElaborate seat backs, profuse with relief carved detailsArched top rail terminates in scrolled 'ears' and adorned with acanthus leaf and feather detailCushions with green velour upholstery sit upon a tiered apronRaised upon front cabriole legs with pad feet, decorated to the knee - gently splayed rear legsThis is a charming pair of antique side chairs, with a decorative finish throughout. Ideally suited for reupholstering to taste, or enjoyed as they are. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')Seat Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian
£1,495.00
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Set of 4 Georgian Mahogany Chippendale-Style Dining Chairs with Tapestry Seats
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1800. Set of 4 Georgian mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs. The shaped top rails with acanthus carvings supported on a pierced Chippendale style splats and fluted supports. The removeable seat pads with beautiful hand stitched...
£975.00
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Set of 10 Quality Oak Country Style Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1970. Set of 10 quality oak country style dining chairs. The top rail with fine carving above turned supports to the middle and lower rail, and sideways on turned uprights and with pop out...
£1,850.00
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