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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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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Late Victorian Walnut Button Back Nursing or Slipper Chair
a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom
Late Victorian Walnut-Veneered & Button Back Nursing or Slipper Chair with Over-Sprung Seat An attractive late Victorian example from around 1880 but in good condition with shaped & rolled button-upholstered back-rest, on blocked, turned &...
£110.00
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Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930s. A set of six oak and upholstered Jacobean style dining chairs, consisting of four singles and a pair of armchairs, with padded backs and seats with the fabric held in place by large...
£600.00
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Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. An unusual stylish bentwood circular revolving desk chair, with a raised paddle back and arm rests which are supported on two uprights. The circular seat with a drop in upholstered pad. Beneath the...
£500.00
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A set of six Anglo Indian rosewood dining chairs
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A set of six Anglo Indian rosewood dining chairs, having a highly decorative carved and shaped back incorporating an upholstered padded insert, drop in upholstered seat on shaped rails, supported on rear out swept legs...
£3,350.00
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Set of 15 Walnut Dining Chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. A set of 15 late Victorian walnut dining chairs, consisting of 13 side chairs and a pair of armchairs. The top curved rail which is reeded and ribbed is supported with upright spars...
£4,750.00
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Matched Pair of Hooded Orkney Chair stamped by’ David Kirkness
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1940s. A quality matched pair of rare oak framed hooded Orkney chairs by ‘David Kirkness of Kirkwall.’ Of traditional forms in tied oat-straw with a drop in marram grass seat pads, the shaped arms...
£5,000.00
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9017This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Excellent country house appeal with the classic bow formDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect beech and fruitwood stocks show fine grain interest throughoutRich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finishThe 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 double 'H' stretcherThis is a desirable antique elbow chair, with great colour to the quality stocks and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 66.5cm (26.25'')Max Depth: 56cm (22'')Max Height: 81.5cm (32'')Seat Width: 39.5cm (15.5'')Seat Depth: 40cm (15.75'')Seat Height: 46cm (18'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
£895.00
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Antique Pair of Chairs
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique 19thC pair of hepplewhite chairs.
£145.00
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Outstanding set of mid-Victorian walnut drawing room or bedroom chairs
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Outstanding set of mid-Victorian walnut drawing room or bedroom chairs. The backs with quality open foliate carving and rococo scrolls. The seats recently upholstered in a quality floral decorated cream linen material above...
£975.00
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