Pair of Antique Oxford Chairs, Windsor, Bar Back, Armchair, Elm, 19thc
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of armchairs were made from Elm in the mid 19th century. They remain in a good antique condition with an amazing patina.
Elm
Antique Painted Windsor Chair Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair Farmhouse 1850
Located in London, GB
Bar-backs are a less ‘showy’ Windsor chair design and somewhat overlooked as a result, but their simplicity and functionality easily stand the test of time.
Ash, Elm
The Oxford Library 19th Century Library Tub Chair Red Leather & Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Leather Library Tub Chair With Brass Stud Detailing & Reeded Front Legs from the The Oxford Library, Oxford, England.
Brass
Antique Blonde Windsor Chair Satin Birch Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair 1850
Located in London, GB
Bar-backs are a less ‘showy’ Windsor chair design and somewhat overlooked as a result, but their simplicity and functionality easily stand the test of time.
Birch, Satinwood
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Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
Metal
Pair of English Solid Oak Oxford Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine pair of English Victorian Oxford chairs, circa 1870. This charming duo is solid oak and has beautifully turned legs and seats that showcase exquisite woodgrain, patinated bril...
Oak
Pair of Victorian Oxford Chairs
Located in Ongar, GB
A pair of Victorian children's chairs made from beech with turned elm legs. In nice original condition with a nice patina.
Beech
Set of four Oxford Windsor chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
four bistro chair made by FM England circa 1850
Oak
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H 38.98 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Antique Oxford Elbow Chair, Victorian, Windsor, Lath Back, Armchair, Elm
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Oxford elbow chair. A Victorian, country kitchen, Windsor, lath back, armchair in elm and beech, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Elm
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H 33.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
Antique 19th Century English Country Elm Oxford Bar-Back Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming set of six late 1800s or early 1900s hand-crafted English country elm and beech kitchen or dining room bar-back side chairs. Notable are the beautifully grained elm seats....
Elm, Pine
Cockfighting Chair Reupholstered in Vegan Leather
Located in Medina, OH
Cockfighting Desk Chair professionally reupholstered in vegan oxblood red vegan leather with Brass Oxford nail head trim.
Leather
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H 49.61 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, ma...
Metal
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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Antique Matched Set of 8 '6+2' Elm Beech Kitchen Dining Chairs Oxford Knife-back
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality matched set of 8 (6+2) elm and beech kitchen dining chairs mid-19th Century, Oxford knife-back. A very desirable style of kitchen chair that is a rare decorative find...
Beech, Elm
English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A wonderful scroll-back 'Oxford' style armchair in ash and birch. Of sculptural form and a rare, primitive example of the vernacular chair-making style that flourished in the Tha...
Ash, Birch
Oxford University Reading Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
This Chair speaks for itself. Sturdy and Classic.
Mahogany, Paint
Pair of George IV Rosewood Chairs in the Rococo Revival style
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Rare pair of George IV solid Rosewood Drawing Room Chairs in the Rococo Revival style, by Gillows & Co. of Oxford Street, London These chairs may well have been part of the suite...
Rosewood
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H 37 in W 24 in D 20 in
Mid-19th Century Black Painted Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Armchair, circa 1860
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
This is similar in design to that of an Oxford elbow chair with its lath back and proportions.
Elm
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H 103 in W 74 in D 5.5 in
8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Gallatin, TN
This honour was bestowed on him after his resignation from the Savilian chair in Oxford, by which time he had already begun to make his mark as an architect, both in services to the ...
Canvas, Oil
Scottish Stained Elm and Beech Oxford-Back Chapel Chairs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The decorative mid-19th century set of six matching original treacle stained elm and beech chapel chairs with oxford-backs, shaped seats and ring turned legs with H-stretchers, each ...
Pine, Elm
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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