Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design for this pair of French mahogany armchairs recovered with a yellow silk fabric The lines of the armrest is an elegant curved design, as well for the front a...
Mahogany
$2,600 / set
19th Century Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Georgian circa 1850 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms. The chairs have been recovered in a green mohair fabric.
Mohair, Wood
Aesthetic Movement Rare Thebes Stool Chair By Liberty & Co
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair recovered with original Aesthetic Movement silk fabric Liberty & Co Circa 1875 Width 45cm.
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Wing Back Armchair This is a very luxurious chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Wing Back Armchair This is a very luxurious chair, the chair has been recovered with a striking Gold and Red beautifully soft woven silk, a superb fabric The chair ha...
Silk
Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Remnant of a factory label "J & J Kohn, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Stamped "Made in Czechoslovakia". The chairs are recovered in a green floral fabric.
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chairs have been recovered with muslin upholstery and nailhead trim.
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$5,653Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique English Set Of Six Elizabethan Revival Dining Chairs By Robson & Sons
By Robson & Sons
Located in London, GB
In very good structurally sound condition, good frames and traditional upholster. Chairs may require recovering.
Leather, Oak
$7,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Louis XVI Whitewashed Dining Chairs Reupholstered in Black Velvet, A Set of Six
Located in Ross, CA
Six whitewashed round back and round seat Louis XVI chairs, recovered in the last century in black velvet.
Velvet, Wood
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat.
Brass
19th Century French Chair Covered in Michelle Nussbaumer Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French chair recovered in Michelle Nussbaumer's, Cosmico Ikat in Carmine, fabric from her line with Clarence House.
Wood
$9,428Sale Price / set|40% Off
William IV (c1830) solid mahogany square table including 12 chairs
Located in London, GB
With a group of 12 solid mahogany Victorian and later chairs requiring recovering. Frames are good without any loose joints.
Hardwood
Pair Late 19th century Louis XVI Directoire Bergères in Green Edelman Leather
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of late 19th century French, Directoire bergère armchairs in green Edelman "talipot" colored leather. These chairs were recovered a little over a year ago and both the frames an...
Leather, Foam, Hardwood, Paint
Antique French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Original Fabric, Gilt Frames Set of 4
Located in Highwood, IL
The arms and outside backs of the antique Louis XV arm chairs have been recovered in a matching velvet. Please note wear on the fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Oversized Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood oversized balloon back armchairs. These chairs have been recovered. These chairs are sold in pairs.
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 30 in D 24 in
Antique French Salon Chairs Recovered in Leather from Czech Gym Mats
Located in Nashville, TN
Antique French salon chairs recovered in leather from 1930s, Russian gym mats.
Leather, Wood
Unusual Slipper Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very low and deep slipper chair recovered in muslin
George III Library Chair Armchair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
This antique chair has been recovered in the past and shows some signs of usage.
Leather
Pair of leather wingback chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
The chair now recovered in leather so this can go on for use for the next century, where these skills will no longer be around. 83cms wide 32 1/2ins 142.5cms high 56ins 76cms deep 30...
Leather, Walnut
Biedermeier Mid-19th Century Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
Biedermeier mid 19th century mahogany dining room side chairs, recently recovered in new fabric 33 inch (to top of back) 17 inch in diameter (front to back of seat) 18 to the c...
Mahogany
Nice Set of 12 Dining Chairs, France, circa 1860
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nice suite of 12 French dining chairs in mahogany recovered with a thick gold leather.
Leather, Mahogany
New Hampshire Sheraton Mahogany Wingchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
See Portsmouth Furniture: Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast by Brock Jobe, for a similar example see pg 374. The chair has been recovered in a cream silk damask and is ...
Mahogany
18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant late 18th century mahogany Gainsborough chair recovered in a off white herring bone linen.
Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
The seat and back rails are carved with fruit and foliate details. The chairs can be recovered in our workshop, in C.O.M., for an additional charge.
Chestnut
Pair of French Regence style Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French carved walnut Regence style Arm Chairs recovered in red silk damask.
Walnut
French Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs c1860 - PAIR
Located in Charlotte, NC
Newly recovered French Os de Mouton chairs c1860s. Sold as a pair.
Walnut
French Country LXIII Fauteuil
Located in Chicago, IL
We have restored, restrung and recovered this chair.
Pair of Upholstered Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs from 1800's. Wood frame of each chair is hand carved bad grey washed. The chairs were recently recovered in celadon green and ecru checked cotton.
Wood, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
Rare Pair of French Empire/Directoire Painted Open Armchairs, circa 1780
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The scoops at the end of the arms are to allow you to sit while wearing a sword. These beautiful chairs have been recovered in Scottish Blue linen, the color compliments the chairs w...
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 41 in W 32 in L 41 in
Classic American Walnut Wing Chair Newly Recovered with Brass Nail Head Trim
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic American Wing chair with turned walnut stretchers. Highest quality solid wood frame with 8 way hand tied springs. Superior quality upholstery in new white duck fabric, circa ...
Fabric, Acrylic, Walnut
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Four Art Deco Dining Chairs French to Recover / Restore, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930 Recover or restore Original vintage condition Frames are sound and solid.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Six Art Deco Dining Chairs Moustache Back to Restore Recover French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Six French Art Deco Moustache back dining chairs to restore and recover to your specifications If you would like a very reasonable quote to do this please do ask, the last photo sho...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Burr Ash Occasional Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very chic pair of French late 19th Century burr ash side chairs, recovered in velvet.
Set of Six Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set of six Victorian walnut balloon back chairs in good condition. The chairs have very elegant detail carving to the backs and the legs, the seats are covered in a light green fabri...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Chairs, After Hepplewhite, Georgian, circa 1780
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Superb proportions and Classic late Georgian, Hepplewhite influenced styling Mahogany with good grain and desirable aged patina Solid and stabile with box stretchers Fluted, tap...
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Rare Pair of Howard & Sons Bridgewater Arm Chairs, Numbered and Stamped, C1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Sherborne, GB
Both chairs require recovering, the chairs are both structurally in good condition with tight frames.
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany, Down, Feathers
Pair of Italian Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very stylish pair of Italian gilt side chairs recovered in old French linen c.1900
Sold
H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs in Charlotte Moss Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful pair of French bergère chairs newly recovered in a Charlotte Moss floral linen.
Linen, Wood
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish carved walnut side chairs, newly recovered in white linen with handsome large nailheads.
Sold
H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
Antique Wing Back Chairs, English, Victorian Armchairs for Upholstery
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Exceptional quality, rock solid and stable ready for upholstery Highly desirable sinuous form and mighty heavy; 77lb (35Kg) each Crafted on a hardwood frame and well sprung Rais...
Hardwood
A pair of French Napoleon III lounge chairs, C 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This great pair of cozy chairs has been recovered at some point with a soft luxurious fabric and fun fringe.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Condition is excellent the chair is very sturdy & comfortable, the upholstery & fabric are in great condition and have just been professionally recovered.
Velvet, Walnut
Arts and Crafts Desk Chair Restored Office Chair in Oak
Located in High Peak, GB
The drop in seat has been reupholstered and recovered in tartan fabric. The chair has been sympathetically restored, all joints have been checked and tighten, no breaks or repairs to...
Oak
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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