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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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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Set of 16 Carved Oak Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A rare and unusual set of 16 oak dining chairs (ex, Rossi Priory, Perthshire, originally the home of Lord Kinnaird). The set consists of ten armchairs and six side chairs. The shaped and...
£30,000.00
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Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8515This is a pair of antique hall chairs. An English, oak, occasional dining seat displaying ecclesiastical taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Robust and impressively stout chairs with beautiful figuringDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect oak shows superb grain interest and wisps of medullary raysRich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finishFinished with prominent tapering finials to each sideThe top rail with recessed panel, dressed with unmarked nickel brass platesField panel to centre relief carved with the initials LHS set within a medallionOffers a comfortable seat height of 46cm (18'')Stood upon decorated square section legs to the front with short spade feetAttractive shaped brackets add a flourish to each legGently splayed rear legs united front to back by H-stretcherThis is a fascinating pair of antique hall chairs, with lovely colour and appealing ecclesiastical overtones. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or institution.Dimensions:Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')Max Height: 103.5cm (40.75'')Seat Width: 43cm (17'')Seat Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian
£945.00
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Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8489This is an antique salon chair. An English, walnut armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.Beautifully appointed salon chair with relaxing, lounge or fireside appealDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect walnut presents wonderful caramel hues and skilful, carved decorationTraditionally stuffed cushions with a quality patterned upholsteryTall spoon back with a crested top rail of scrolled leaf carvingsButton back lumbar cushion narrows to the waist with scrolled frame endsBroad elbow pads supported upon serpentine arms with gadrooned knucklesBow-front seat cushion above a shaped front apron railFlowing ivy green brocade trim accentuates the upholstery bordersCabriole legs to the fore with prominent carved knees over pad feetDistinctive splayed and canted legs support the rearRiding smoothly upon a set of four ceramic castorsThis is a classically appealing antique salon chair, with delightful form and quality appearance. Read to enjoy and benefiting from a quality professional reupholstering, the chair can be altered to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 66cm (26'')Max Depth: 82.5cm (32.5'')Max Height: 100cm (39.25'')Seat Width: 51cm (20'')Seat Depth: 48cm (19'')Seat Height: 45.5cm (18'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840
£2,450.00
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Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Pitch Pine Armchair, Gothic Taste, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8465This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, pitch pine decorative armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.Delightful example of the fabled Glastonbury chair, with superb form and detailDisplaying a desirable aged patina and good order throughoutQuality pitch pine shows fine grain interest and deep caramel huesBold, serpentine stocks and robust cleated peg jointsSquare back rest accentuated with a field panel splatPierced fretwork button detail to the top rail above a shaped border carvingBroad, striking arms finished with canted corners, and trefoil motifFlat seat squab recessed gently inside the front apron at a comfortable height of 47cm (18.5")Standing upon a quartet of square section legs, in tremendous X-formThis is a superior antique Glastonbury chair with unabashed 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: 67cm (26.5'')Max Depth: 48.5cm (19'')Max Height: 90.5cm (35.75'')Seat Width: 42cm (16.5'')Seat Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Pitch Pine Armchair, Gothic Taste, Victorian
£985.00
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Set of 8 George III Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1800. A quality set of six mahogany George III dining chairs. The curved, reeded and pierced top rail with similar back beneath, held in place by shaped uprights, drop-in upholstered seat, simple seat rail,...
£1,600.00
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Set of 8 Georgian Style Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. A good set of 8 George III style mahogany dining chairs. With 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs, shaped top rail with paper fold ends, pierced splat with arches to the top, the...
£4,250.00
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Exhibition Quality Adam Style Dining Chairs (8)
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. A quality set of 8 Adam style mahogany dining chairs. The oval back with foliate carving on the top, pierced and carved back including classic Adam motifs; rams heads, urns and foliate carving....
£6,500.00
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Antique Scroll Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1830
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8479This is an antique scroll arm chair. An English, mahogany armchair with needlepoint upholstery, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.Striking serpentine form with an attractive finishDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks offer fine grain interest and warm caramel huesQuality needlepoint upholstery upon the drop-in seat, with colourful bouquet decorBowed top rail with arched edge cascades into striking, scrolled armsLumbar rail accentuated with a central medallion and flutingStanding upon cupped legs with cylindrical feetGently splayed rear legs curve gently from the back railThis is an inviting antique scroll arm chair, with distinguished forms 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: 53.5cm (21'')Max Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')Seat Width: 43cm (17'')Seat Depth: 41.5cm (16.25'')Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Scroll Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1830
£925.00
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Rare set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale chairs by Marsh, Jones and Cribb
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Rare set of 12 mahogany Chippendale chairs all bearing labels "Marsh, Jones and Cribb (late Kendal and Company)". In the finest quality mahogany, the shaped top rail with relief foliate carving above an...
£11,000.00
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Drop In Seat, Late Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8397This 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 finishDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesQuality needlepoint upholstery with colourful foliate bouquet to the useful drop-in seatBowed top rail with arched edge cascades into striking, scrolled armsReeded front apron set between a pair of chamfered shouldersStanding upon superb gadrooned front legs with bun feetGently splayed rear legs curve gently from the side railsThis 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'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Drop In Seat, Late Georgian
£895.00
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Pair Of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8340This 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 seatsDisplays a desirable aged patina in very good orderLight oak stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel huesSuperb, traditional rush seat cover shows light biscuit huesDistinctive ears adorn the shaped top railArranged five-seven-five, the spindles deftly turned to pleasing effectBold knees sit above gently tapering front legs, set on ball and pad feetCircular feet to rear, united throughout by turned stretchersThis 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'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Pair Of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
£1,795.00
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Pair of Late 19th Century Aesthetic-Style Carved Oak Hall Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Pair of late 19th century aesthetic-style carved oak hall chairs. The shaped engraved fluted top rail with a sun burst panel between the fluted uprights, the solid seat above chamfered seat rails and...
£360.00
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A PAIR OF ENGLISH MID-CENTURY ARMCHAIRS
ebury trading, london, united kingdom
A pair of stylish English Mid-Century armchairs in elm, having grey wool seat cushions with emerald piping. Ercol. c.1950 Measure: 73cm high (backs) x 47cm high (seats) x 63cm wide x 45cm deep Stock Code ET03812
£1,100.00
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Pitch Pine Orkney/Shetland Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1990s. A pitch pine framed Orkney or Shetland lambing chair of traditional form. Tongue and groove boards on the front and sides, shaped arms, filled in, with a hinged seat lifts to reveal an...
£1,600.00
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A SET OF SIX GEORGE III STYLE DINING CHAIRS
ebury trading, london, united kingdom
A set of six George III style mahogany ladder back dining chairs with the concave seats upholstered in leather with stud detail. c.1905 Measure: 92cm high (backs) x 46cm high (seats) x 56cm wide x...
£2,400.00
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN MID-CENTURY HALL CHAIRS
ebury trading, london, united kingdom
A pair of Italian Mid-Century hall chairs with sculptural backs, in lemon wood. The seats newly upholstered in grey wool with emerald green detailing. c.1950 Measure: 81cm high (backs) x 41cm high (seats) x 48cm...
£1,500.00
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4 Dining Chairs
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Early 20thC Spanish style country kitchen dining chairs with drop in seats.
£120.00
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Industrial Steel Desk Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930s. Industrial steel chair with original. Padded back, arms and large stuff-over seat finished with piping, fixed on a metal frame. The legs of the chair have been changed, it now has four cast...
£325.00
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Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8172This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.Delightful country house appeal with a classic bow formDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect elm shows fine grain interest throughoutRich chestnut hues beam beneath a wax polish finishThe upper rail crowned with a generous scroll back and butler's graspEleven desirable spindles rise obliquely supporting the horseshoe armrest in ashSkilfully formed saddle squab with pronounced seat and JK monogram to rearStanding upon stout baluster legs united by a double stretcher railsThis is a superb antique smoker's bow chair, with attractive colour and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')Max Height: 78.5cm (31'')Seat Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
£895.00
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Set of eight 19th Century mahogany dining chairs
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A set of eight mahogany dining chairs in the Queen Anne style, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, the shaped central splat back with carved shell decoration flanked by curved uprights, the elegant...
£3,350.00
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A PAIR OF ENGLISH MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
ebury trading, london, united kingdom
A pair of English mahogany side chairs, with newly upholstered silk drop in seats. Purchased from O.F.Wilson, Fulham Rd. c.1770 Measure: 96cm high (backs) x 46cm high (seats) x 54cm wide x 48cm deep Stock Code MP0636
£995.00
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