Antique traditional Irish chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Antique traditional Irish chair. This chair is from the 19th century, it is perfectly usable but wobbles a bit because the connections are not glued or screwed.
Wood
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work cov...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$18,900 / set
Set of Period 18th c. Irish Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of six period Irish 18th c. Irish mahogany dining chairs, each with scroll carved crest rail with shell carved ears over pierce carved back splats and slip seats, raised on ...
Mahogany
George III Irish Walnut Dining Chairs 18th Century, Great Scale, set of seven...
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Seven George III Walnut Dining Chairs, Great Exaggerated Details To The Carving. Priced Per Chair. 18th Century Height 38 x width 24 x depth 21 inches. Would look great ...
Mahogany
19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century English Georgian set of 4 ladder back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting and back rails, suede leather upholstered seat cushion above square fluted front su...
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Irish Wooden Settle Chair, Bohemian Style, 19th Century, Transformable
Located in Antwerp, BE
Irish; Wooden; Settle chair; 19th century; Table; Lounge chair; Armchair; Bohemian; Ireland; Irish Design; A rare Irish settle chair, dating from the 19th century. The chair can ...
Wood
Louis XVI Style RMS Olympic Walnut Dining Chair
By Harland and Wolff
Located in London, GB
An original White Star Line, RMS Olympic A'la carte restaurant walnut dining room chair. The A' la carte' restaurants onboard the White Star's RMS Olympic & Titanic were the ulti...
An 18th Century Irish Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A mid eighteenth century Irish corner chair, with curved back rail with scrolling arms, with Celtic knot back splats and trefoil carved seat rail, with drop in seat now covered in si...
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of mid 18th century Irish Chippendale chairs with Gothic back rail , ladder back splats decorated throughout with interlocking paterae upholstered horsehair seats. Pl...
Wood
Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of mid 18th century Irish Chippendale chairs with Gothic back rail , ladder back splats decorated throughout with interlocking paterae, upholstered in green horsehair fab...
Wood
Pair of Irish Library Arm Chairs. 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Irish mahogany arm chairs with carved floral skirt, knee, and ending on hairy paw feet. 18th Century
Primitive Windsor, Ireland, Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Windsor Ireland Circa 1900 Measures: 24.75” W x 21” D x 35” H x 16.5”seat.
Wood
Irish George II Child's Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Irish George II carved mahogany Child's armchair with Vitruvian scroll rails, shell carved knees and carved Paw Feet.
Mahogany
Set of Four Irish George III Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of four Irish George III mahogany carved armchairs, with elaborately carved splat of open work and tassels.
A fine set of 8 19th c Irish mahogany dining chairs by Butler of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 19th c 8 Irish Chippendale finely carved dining chairs. Comprising of 2 heavily carved arms and 6 sides. These chairs are heavily carved with fine eagle heads on the a...
Mahogany
Pair of Shell-Back Hall Chairs, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of especially finely carved shell-back hall chairs, late 18th-early 19th Century, likely Irish, Mahogany with later upholstered seats. SH 19”.
Wood
19th Century Carved Mahogany Irish Hall Chair
By James Wyatt
Located in Banner Elk, NC
19th century carved mahogany Irish hall chair designed by celebrated 18th century architect and designer James Wyatt. Wyatt designed this chair for the hallway of Castle Coole, Co. F...
Mahogany
Superb Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Occasional Chair Dark Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautifully crafted Aesthetic Hall Chair, carved foliage and scroll detailing with arched top. Lovely turned front legs with the most superb narrow bobbin front feet. Solid oak wi...
Oak
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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 15.25 in
Charming Northern Irish Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Famine Chair, circa 1820
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A charming Northern Irish elm, ash and fruitwood famine chair of wonderful colour with original paint, circa 1820.
An Irish Pine and Oak "Hearthside" Chair, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Irish Pine and Oak "Hearthside" chair, circa 1840
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H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Rare Set of 14 Rustic Chairs in Pine with New Upholstery, Ireland
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 14 Irish Country chairs, simple silhouette with lovely color and strong, old patina, sturdy good condition chairs with elegant lines and stunning wood new upho...
Pine
Pair of Victorian Satinwood Tub Chairs by J Kerr & Co.
By J. Kerr & Co.
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
Researching this piece we have found records for family firm of cabinet makers from the parish of Knockbreda, in Northern Ireland. The chairs are a wonderful color and are beautiful...
Brass
Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Chairs by H F Thomas Belfast
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Set of four Victorian walnut dining chairs. The chairs are wonderful quality bearing the makers label for H F Thomas listed as being trading at 16 Howard Street and 6 & 7 Brunswick...
Walnut
$48,000 / set
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Dining Room Chairs, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus ribbon cresting rail, scrolled foliage ears, molded edge stiles, ornate ribbon medallio...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,603 / set
H 35.63 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set Of Six Antique 18th Century English George III Sheraton Dining Chairs C.1790
Located in London, GB
Set of Six Antique 18th Century English George III Sheraton Dining Chairs C.1790 In very good condition commensurate of age. All chairs are solid and sturdy with some minor historic...
Mahogany
Set of Ten 18th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten mahogany dining chairs including two carvers and 8 side chairs. Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip seat, straight square legs with molded corners joine...
Mahogany
Set of Six Period 18th Century George II Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Set of six period English walnut George II side chairs Six period Georgian side chairs in transitional form moving from Queen Anne to George II in design and age. Original finish....
Walnut
$7,980 / set
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, which was exception...
Mohair, Mahogany
Antique Set 6 Regency Period Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of six Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises six side chairs all with ribbed solid top rails, pierced scrolling splats and padd...
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs. With original castors. Recently recovered in quality fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 6 19th century Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 19th century regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1820. Good quality set of 6 regency dining chairs, made in fine mahogany. Carved back rests with further carved support rail...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs. Please scroll through for more pix - this ships anywhere, please get in touch These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical Regency Tu...
Mahogany
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
Elm, Yew
$9,584 / set
H 34.06 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique George III Quality Sheraton Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality set of eight George III Sheraton dining chairs comprising six singles and two carvers, crafted in fine mahogany. Each chair displays elegant reeded curved backs with...
Mahogany
$2,890 / set
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
2 Centennial Philadelphia Chippendale-Style Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of Chippendale-style dining chairs with pierced splat backs, shell-mounted seat-front friezes, and ball-and-claw front feet. Slip seats have been newly upholstered in an antique...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,823 / set
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Antique Set 8 English William IV Bar Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic set of eight antique English William IV flame mahogany bar back dining chairs, dating from circa 1830. The set comprising a pair of armchairs with over scrolled...
Leather, Mahogany
Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a univers...
Straw, Wood
Set of Six Queen Anne Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Queen Anne Style Walnut Dining Chairs. Measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and 40.5" in height. Seat height is 19".
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,014 / set
H 39.77 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
Located in London, GB
4 Antique English 19th century Chippendale revival mahogany chairs. circa 1890. A Fine set of four Chippendale revival mahogany chairs with elaborately carved pierced lattice work ...
Mahogany
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Carrocel Interiors has designed a luxurious set of 10 modern dining chairs, perfect for your home. These chairs are made in Canada with a contemporary mix of modern and classic style...
Fabric, Wood
$2,595 / set
H 33.75 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 19.5...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six French Os de Mouton baroque style dining chairs crafted from oak. The stylish chairs feature a moss green mohair velvet upholstery bordered by patinated brass tac...
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Rococo Giltwood Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century rococo carved and giltwood shelf clock, the crest with stork holding a bone in his beak pearched on a romantic castle ruin with carved foliate decoration, vines and...
Giltwood
$1,443
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century wall mirror with gold glass frame Fontana Arte for Veca
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Glass with gold-colored side edge Elegant wall mirror made by Fontana Arte for Veca, traceable to Italian production of the mid-20th century. The mirror features a refined, slightl...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
$6,111 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s. The walnut and hickory set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. T...
Walnut, Hickory
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
$4,340 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
Konekt Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse is blown in Italy and delicately framed by thin brass ribs. A cylindrical brass finial, with optional hand-wrapped leather or suede, elongates the...
Brass
Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency period rosewood low bookcase/credenza having three doors retaining original brass grill doors and gilt bronze mounts, standing on plinth base. England circa 1830.
Rosewood
Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, France
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry From the historical residence Chateau de Nernier, situated on the French side of Lake Geneva: A magnificent French verdure tapestry...
Wool, Silk
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
$26,000 / set
H 36 in W 49 in D 23 in
A fine pair of walnut 19th century Louis Philippe marble top commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis Philippe walnut marble top commodes. Very fine figured walnut. Carrera marble tops . Original keys and locks
Carrara Marble
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