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| Title Impressive antique Scottish baronial style X frame armchair with carved fruitwood frame | |
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Description A Scottish baroque or Baronial armchair with ornate scrolling armrests and seat in fruitwood and oak. This type of Baroque chair is usually placed against a wall but this example is polished right round. The ornate shaped backrest with padded and studded velvet in olive green. Scrolling massive armrests join the top of the X frame front. The saddle shaped seat is ideal for modern height at 49cm high thanks to the addition of feet that raise the chair to its present height. Original turned stretchers join the X frame. Good original patina in walnut finish. Perfect for use as a desk chair or as an impressive hallway chair for your castle.
Overall Height 94cm Width 60cm Depth 50cm Seat height standard 49cm .
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| Title Antique French Louis Philippe fauteuil armchair in carved mahogany 1840 | |
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Description A well carved antique French fauteuil armchair with carved ornate rococo design. The shaped back with rococo style scrollwork crown. Armrests are firmly joined and scroll forward with superbly carved scrollwork . The frame showes fine traditional pegged construction to legs in the 18th century manner. The generous sized seat with ornate carved seat rail and raised on carved cabriole legs. Original silk upholstery has had some wear and is fraide due to sunlight and would be best recovered in your favourite fabric . However the upholstered seat construction and hand stitched edges are all in good condition underneath ..so an easy job....... priced accordingly.
Overall Height 80cm Width 46cm Depth 51cm Seat height standard 45cm
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| Title Rare set of eight Biedermeier revival Art Deco blonde wood havana cigar leather seat dining chairs | |
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Description A set of eight chairs in the Biedermeier revival era in blonde fruitwood . Each chair with carved shield back and carved ornate backs. Original upholstered leather seats with springs for extra comfort. Minute wear to the original 1910 Havana hide or cigar leather seats , as can be expected for age and wear. Raised on elegant tapering and fluted neoclassical legs . The seats are quite large to meet modern requirements for comfort. We have not reupholstered the seats as the old leather loock is highly sought after by the designer trade and are original to the chairs.
Overall Height 93cm Width 47cm Depth 51cm Seat height standard 48cm
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| Title pair of Danish late Empire or Biedermeier arm chairs with inlaid marquetry backs | |
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Description A pair of mahogany inlaid armchairs of Danish origin . Each raised on elegant tapering front legs and sabre shaped back legs. The scrolling armrest terminating with turned mahogany columns. The backs with solid back splat inlaid in satinwood or birch stringing. Seats are large for the period giving extra comfort. More images available as with all our items.
Overall height 85cm Width 55cm Depth 55cm Seat height standard 47cm
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| Title Solid oak Scottish baronial style hall chair with ornately carved back circa 1845 | |
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Description A solid Scottish oak Baronial hall chair with ornate carved back and solid oak seat. Raised on traditional William IV Regency legs to front and sabre back legs. Heraldy carved back with shield and cross emblems. Usually these types of chairs are quite plain but this example is unusually ornate , so meant for quite impressive hallway ...impressive for there is so much more to come. Possibly from a noblemans castle?
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| Title Rare set of four Russian empire dining chairs with black leather seats | |
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Description A set of four antique Imperial Russian chairs. Each with well shaped ergonomic backs in full mahogany and with inlaid satinwood stringing and arched back splat. Raised on elegant tapered legs also with inlay. Newly upholstered in elegant balck leather.
overall Height 80cm Width 46cm Depth 51cm Seat height standard 45cm
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| Title Rare set of six well matched Empire dining chairs with marquetry inlay and woven horsehair seats | |
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Description A set of four plus two antique Empire dining chairs with woven horsehair seats. The elegant backs curve outwards to support the spine. The woven horsehair covered seats have the luxury of springs in th upholstery for extra comfort. Each raised on elegant taper legs in mahogany with string satinwood inlay. Two chairs with marquetry back splat of superb craftsmanship dating to 1830 as head of the table. The other 4 chairs dating a little later and made to match.
overall Height 87cm Width 46cm Depth 49cm Seat height standard 47cm
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| Title Large pair of English Georgian armchairs with comfortable upholstered seats | |
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Description A large pair of English Georgian armchairs in the hepplewhite manner. Fully carved in solid mahogany and with excellent original patina. The comfortable seats with springs under the seat flamked by carved reeded armrests supported on turned columns. The back splats with carved necoclassical arches.
Height 83cm Width 56cm Depth 56cm Seat height standard 46cm
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| Title Rare Edwardian Leather reclining leather armchair couch signed by London maker Foot's | |
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A rare English metamorthic gentleman's lounging armchair with integrated footstool . Well upholstered in leather and with brass fittings and on a sturdy polished English oak frame. The brass levers allows the chair to recline fully, for the armrests to pivot hinge open for access and a fully adjustable footrest below. All on brass castors. This wing back armchair is the fore runner of reknowned modern companies such as Stressless and IMG Norwegian models that are now so popular. Christies sold one of these in 2013 for a mere 6000 GBP ! Perfect accessory for a gentleman's interior! More images available. Recently sympathetically restored with real leather upholstery probably less than 10 years ago. Brass plaque to base indicats the maker is: " Foot's of Great Portland Road, London."
Dimensions unextended: Height : 125cm Width 73cm Depth 82cm |
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| Title Large Imperial Russian armchair Fauteuil carved mahogany 1830's solid mahogany | |
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Rare Neoclassical Empire armchairs fauteuil of the early 1830’s. Possibly Baltic States or even Imperial Russian origin. Well carved back with Regency scrollwork featuring acanthus scrolls. The armrests are firmly attached to the back and scroll forwards with carved scroll ends. Raised on Carved and reeded Ancient Roman or Regency influence front legs and sabre back legs. Good sturdy mahogany chair with hand stitched woolwork seat and back, all hand done. Large generous seat with springs in the seat add to modern day comfort requirements.
Dimensions: Height 102 cm Width 60 cm Depth 62 cm
Imperial Russian or Baltic States circa 1830
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| Title Large Empire armchair in mahogany Danish 1880's Biedermeier | |
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Traditional antique 19th century armchair in solid mahogany. The gentle ergonomic sloping back with curved back splat is joined by carved mahogany armrests that terminate with turned details to the front legs. Very much in the French Empire manner but simplified and more elegant in keeping with Scandinavian aesthetics. The seat with vintage green cloth could easily be recovered to your liking in your favourite upholstery material. Raised on tapering front legs and sabre rear legs in the Regency manner. A perfect desk chair for the Art Deco, Empire of minimalist Danish modern home. Denmark late 19th century Dimensions: Height 85 cm Width 55 cm Depth 55 cm
French early 1900's in the 18th century manner.
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| Title Large pair carved beechwood Louis XV fauteuil armchairs with woolwork upholstery | |
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Pair of blonde French Louis XV rococo armchairs in the 18th century fauteuil manner. Beautifully carved and of elegant form. The seats are larger than the originals and have the additional comfort of sprung seat upholstery. The antique woolwork upholstery with minor repairs that indicate loving value of the hand made finish. Heigth 89cm Width 60cm Depth 64cm Seat height 44cm French early 1900's in the 18th century manner.
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| Title French solid Brazillian rosewood rococo stool with superb carvings | |
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Description Antique well carved Brazillian rosewood stool in the transitional Louis XV manner . It is rarel to find such wonderful craftsmanship and in solid brazillian rosewood, or pallisander. The seat have recently been re-upholstered and the spring seat with hand stitched horsehair padding is in excellent condition and finished in double piping. The carved cabriole legs are joined by rococo scroll stretcher with turned central urn. A very comfortable seat with appropriate height.
Height 55cm Width 44cm Depth 44cm
French 19th century
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| Title French solid Brazillian rosewood fauteuil of superb quality craftsmanship | |
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Description Antique well carved Brazillian rosewood armchair in the transitional Louis XV manner. Unusual to find such wonderful craftsmanship and in solid brazillian rosewood, or pallisander. The seat and back have recently been re-upholstered in french dove blue fabric and the spring seat with hand stitched horsehair padding is in excellent condition. it features a large and very comfortable seat which is unusual for period chairs of the 19th century. Carved cabriole ront legs raised with bronze sabot and castors.
Height 90cm Width 63cm Depth 69cm Seat height 44cm
French circa 1870
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| Title Scandinavian marquetry Empire chair with satinwood and rosewood inlay circa 1825 | |
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Dimensions Width 48cm Height 84cm Depth 50 cm
A sturdy marquetry desk chair from Scandinavia , with marquetry inlay in rosewood, satinwood and birch on mahogany . The superb turned front legs in the Schinkel manner with Regency influence. Drop in seat in 1900's original silk stripe upholstery.
Danish / Sweden Circa 1820
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| Title Set of six Danish blonde mahogany five bar back dining chairs with original wool work seats. | |
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A rare set of six Scandinavian dining chairs of amazing quality cabinetwork. The curved backs with traditional Gustavian style five bars. The curved saddle seats with hand knotted wool work upholstery of the period, all in excellent condition. Raised on elegant sabre rear legs and taper front legs. This style is a re-interpretation of an 18th century classic design and has been beautifully hand made in these examples from blonde mahogany or stained birch for a lighter modern look. The woolwork is all hand stitched and in perfect condition. Original finish and patina.
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| Title Very comfortable Edwardian solid oak Wainscot wingback armchair | |
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A rare English oak upholstered wainscot armchair with amazingly comfortable seat and supporting back. The hand stitched sprung seat gives support and comfort and the angle of the backrest is unusually comfortable for this style of baronial furniture. Supported on solid oak turned colum legs and stretcher base. Upholstery is mid 1980's and , although in good condition, would lend itself to recovering in leather or tapestry to truely make this armchair's form shine.
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| Title 17th century walnut Renaissance side chair carved mask heads | |
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Dimensions Height 99cm Width 51cm Depth 46cm
A vary rare walnut Renaissance period side chair or wainscot chair. The ornate carved walnut maskhead top with scrollwork carving surmouts a needlwork tapestry back. The seat with matching woolwork seat and raised on bobbin turned front and rear legs. Traditional pegged construction with a most unusual mustachio mask apron.
Italian 17th century.
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| Title Rare set 10 English Regency period Dining chairs with red leather upholstery | |
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Dimensions Height 89 Width 49cm Depth 62 cm
A rare set of ten Georgian Regency mahogany dining chairs. A carved scroll back in solid mahogany is fitted red leather backs. Reeded molding to frames and elegant sabre front legs and scimitar shaped back. Most unusual is that there are 6 original Regency period chairs and two matching bespoke made additional chairs plus two matching armchairs with elegant scrolling arms and all in rouge leather seats and backs. Of generous size seat and amazing backswept legs for stability.
Original English 1815 plus 4 circa 1960
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| Title Late Regency Biedermeier antique Russian armchairs with carved backs large seats and scroll armrests | |
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Dimensions Height 94 cm Width 56 cm Depth 60 cm
Well polished Regency or late Biedermeier style armchairs in mahogany . The shaped large backrest above a carved scroll work backsplat. two elegant scrolling arms join the frames. The whole raised on reeded front legs and traditional Empire sabre back legs. Drop in seats in pattered horsehair weave fabric.
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| Title French carved walnut Louis XVI desk chair gilt highlights woolwork tapestry seat | |
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Dimensions Height 95cm Width 49cm Depth 47cm
Seat height 47 cm, standard
A gorgeous well carved French walnut desk chair . in the Louis XVI manner, this chair is beautifully finished with excellent carvings highlighted in gold leaf. The shaped back with rattan cane and the seat in woolwork tapestry upholstery. Excellent solid sturdy frame raised on turned carved and fluted legs with gilded highlights. Perfect use for a desk chair with the right seat height for modern comfort at 47cm .
French 19th century
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| Title Swedish Karl Johan set of chairs in Satin Birch | |
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Dimensions Width 45cm Height 86cm Seat depth 42cm Seat height 47 cm
Set of six Swedish Karl Johan style satin birch dining chairs, raised on elegant taper front legs and sabre rear legs. Hand stitched edge upholstered seats with 1900's Regency stripe fabic. The unusual back splat with rectangular shape , perfect for an ebonised or gilt ormolu lyre applique! A very elegant Biedermeier inspired set of blond dining chairs.
Swedish 19th century
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| Title Provincial Georgian or Gustavian oak chair with wooden seat for squab cushion | |
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Dimensions Height 82 cm Width 46 cm Depth 43 cm
Elegant solid oak provincial chair possibly English Georgian or even Gustavian Sweden, where this traditional style is still popular. Curved top rail is peg jointed to the shaped back stile . The back splat is also curved in the same manner. The tapering legs joined by stretchers. Good original oak patina is nicely polished. The two piece pine seat may be a later replacement but has had lots of wear and carries a good patina finish. These chairs usually had a stuffed squab cushion tied on to the back stiles for comfort and easy use.
English or Swedish circa
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| Title Provincial hand painted Gustavian or Regency chair with wooden seat for squab cushion | |
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Dimensions Height 87 cm Width 47 cm Depth 43 cm
Elegant provincial chair possibly English Georgian or even Swedish Gustavian where this traditional style is still popular. Curved back rail is carved and highlight painted in pale white and is jointed to the shaped back stile . The 4 reeded bar back splat infills with round balls to lower back rail The tapering legs joined by stretchers. Good painted finish with traces of white and pale grey patina . Heavy weight timber may be in oak or elm . These chairs usually had a stuffed squab cushion tied on to the back stiles for comfort and easy use.
English or Swedish circa 1820 |
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| Title Large Georgian elm spindle back country chair early to mid 18th century | |
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Large English Elm spindle back chair with original rattan woven seat. The elegant shaped back with two tiers of spindles all turned in elm and with turned stretcher connecting the Georgian carved front legs . Good original patina funish.
English mid 18th century |
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| Title Pair of French Empire Fauteuil armchairs with ormolu mounts and tapestry upholstery | |
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Dimensions Height 95cm Width 58 cm Depth 54 cm Seat Height: standard 47
cm A pair of antique French Empire armchairs in mahogany . The shaped backs with ormolu medusa mounts and anthenium carvings to armrests. the polished arms extend in stylised grecian capitals and terminate with ormolu mounted caryatid taper legs. Seats and back in comfortable spring upholstered green tapersty and of generous size. Upholstery dates to the early 20th century.
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| Title Danish mahogany spoonback chair with needlework seat , mid 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 89 cm Width 47 cm Depth 64 cm
An antique Danish Regency spoonback chair with well shaped urn shaped central back splat , very ergonomic. Rasied on carved cabriole legs , the pup in seat is beautifully worked in wool work stitched pattern and enhanced by surrounding bullion wire embroidery.....very luxurious and expensive. Modern seat height of 48 cm is also a bonus for an antique chair of this era.
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| Title Danish Regency "klismos " style desk chair, 19th century | |
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An antique Danish Regency style desk chair with well shaped arch back, very ergonomic. The Klismos shape stems from ancient Greek examples in marble , bronze or wood. the back allows for a reader's elbows to be supported whilst snuggly supporting the back as well. A hand stitched woolwork tapestry seat coveres the original sprung seat, reaised on tunred front legs and sabre back legs .
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| Title A blonde Biedermeier side chair with applied decoration and woolwork seat | |
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Dimensions Height 93cm Width 42 cm Depth 46 cm Seat Height: standard 45
cm A Scandianvian blonde wood neoclassical Biedermeier side chair with shaped back and applied contrasting decoration. Elegant sabre rear legs and turned Regency style front legs. The seat is upholstered in an early 20th century woolwork tapestry with mnor wear. Good Strudy condition with original polished finish.
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| Title Pair of sturdy Danish Empire chairs with comfortable seats and marquetry inlay | |
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Dimensions Height 83cm Width 46 cm Depth 46 cm Seat Height: standard 44
cm A pair of Scandianvian neoclassical Biedermeier side chairs in the Empire manner. The elegant curved backs with marquetry depicting urns and floral design excecuted in light coloured fruitwoods and satinwood inlay. Good Strudy condition with excellent original polished finish. Priced As A Pair not per each.
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| Title Set of 6 Late Regency dining chairs in solid Brazilian rosewood | |
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H 83 cm W 48 cm D 52 cm seat standard height 46cm
Rare set of six antique solid
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs made during the late Regency or William IV
period. The chairs are in excellent condition and stand very solid and stable.
Being rosewood the chairs are quite weighty. The timber comes from the Brazilian
forests and was very rare, especially in the 19th century and it is a hardwood.
The tree itself smells a fragrant rose flower when cut and hence the name
"rosewood". The fabric is in very good condition with no tears and no pulled
threads. The chairs are of typical design of the period offering drop in
seating. The chair backs are superbly carved all finish is original including a
BADA stamp of authenticity.
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| Title French Louis XIV gold leafed armchair with carved details | |
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H 120 cm W 69 cm D 74 cm seat standard height 48cm
A gorgeous gilt carved French 19th century armchair in the Barolial manner of Louix XIV . The generous sized seat and back upholstered in white patterned cotton fabric.
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Title Set six English Regency dining chairs of grand proportions. Circa 1810
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Dimensions Height 85 cm Width 52 cm Depth 52 cm
A set of six Regency period dining chairs in mahogany. Raised on turned and reeded front legs and sabre back legs, the reeding continues up the lyre shaped backs and with concave back splat. Superb quality like this is very hard to find. The seat size is very generous, indicating a lordly or prosperous origin with a seat size of : depth 45cm and seat height of 49 cm for modern dining requirements. Upholstered in horse hair woven fabric. Minor restorations in keeping with age and use.
English Late Georgian 1810-1820
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| Title Antique set of 6 matched 18th century pine chairs with pegged construction | |
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A rare set of six 18th century original country chairs , possibly Swedish Gustavian 1790's. The suite consists of four matching and two similar chairs, all of the same age and very similar design. One has been slightly stained but would bleach back well . Wooden seats are ideal for squab cushions for comfort and easy of cleaning/ changing the fabric in keeping with the season. All chair frames are traditional provincial manufacture with pegged pine nails. It is traditional to keep genuine 18th century country pine furniture in the unpolished state in Swedish interiors and these chairs are offered as is.
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Title Set of four large seat Art Deco Biedermeier revival dining chairs |
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Dimensions Width 52 cm Height 100 ccm Depth 59cm Height of seat from floor 51 cm
A set of four Art Deco /Biedermeier style dining chairs in blonde burr elm. The well upolstered seats with extra luxurious springs for extra comfort and with matching upholstered balloon backs. The stylish design makes perfect sense when looking at the chairs at the dining table with the backs visible. The oval shaped backs with highly figurative burl elm veneers, whereas the fronts are upholstered and cross banded in elm. Large modern size seats for the prosperous comfort of dinner guests. Raised on sabre back legs and shaped front legs with curved frotn rail. Good polished surface. 20th century , probably American
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| Title Pair Karl Johan Biedermeier chairs in mahogany 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 85cm Width 46 cm Depth 41 cm Seat Height: standard 44
cm Pair of antique Swedish mahogany
Karl Johan chairs raised on sabre front and rear legs and shaped curved backs in
the Biedermeier Empire manner. Original striped upholstery, priced per
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| Title Pair of Georgian style Klismos chairs Faux Painted finish | |
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Width : 64 cm Height 85 cm Depth 57 cm Seat height standard
48cm P Pair of English Regency style classic Ancient Greek Klismos chairs in painted faux rosewood finish. Superbly copied true to the originals with out swept sabre front and rear legs ans a superbly shaped ergonomic tub shaped backrest that supports the upper lumber region. These types of English Georgian chairs are extremely rare to find and these may have been made to match an original pair. This pair have brushed suede leather seats and are made of mahogany in the traditional manner and are all hand painted.
English 20th century . A Similar pair sold by Mossgreen in the collection of Thomas Hamel and Martyn Cook interiors 20/5/2012 lot 283 Simillar photo , Illustrated in The Age of Satinwood , by Percy MacQUOID , Fig 930 page 409 titled as : Property of Earl of Harewood.
I recall the late Bill Bradshaw esq, had a period pair of these chairs in his salon that dated to around 1810. These This ThiThiss
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| Title French Empire armchair fauteuil in ebonised fruitwood | |
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H 92 cm W 65 cm D 60 cm seat standard height 46cm
A gorgeous antique French Empire style armchair known as a fauteuil, circa 1825 . The well carved fruitwood frame with very elegant gondola back and carved armrests and sabre front and rear legs. Superb carved minimalist details to armrest shoulders in the form of styilised palmet crown and horizontal mouldings at the wrist. Piano black hand polished finish is beautifully complimented with rouge velvet spring upholstered seat.
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| Title Pair Swedish Gustavian painted and gilt armchairs circa 1820 | |
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Dimensions Width 54cm Height 94cm Depth 55 cm
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian carved , painted and gilded fauteuil armchairs in the French Louis XVI manner. Very elegant armrests and raised on unusual dquare taper legs. Very comfortable sprung seats and upholstered back. Seat Height is 42 cm and depth is 46 cm and this is quite luxurious
Sweden Circa 1820
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| Title Pair Swedish Biedermeier Karl Johan period side chairs in birch | |
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Dimensions Width 48cm Height 91cm Depth 47 cm
Pair of Swedish Karl Johan period Empire chairs with carved backs and rope twist top in the English Regency manner. Superb quality with carved and well shaped backs and raised on elegant sabre legs front and back. Sweden Circa 1820
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Title Danish antique Rococo armchair early 1800's
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Dimensions Height 106 cm Width 57 cm Depth 62 cm
A Danish antique carved armchair in the French provincial Louis XV manner. Well carved rococo crown top , scroll carved armrests and raised on elegant carved cabriole legs. The seat is unusually in that it is not only comfortable with springs below but also ideal for modern comfort at 49cm height. Finished in linnen fabric , probably 1990's covering and would benefit from a clean or re-cover in your favourite fabric.
Good original patina and solid sturdy frame.
Denmark early 19th century
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| Title Solid Walnut Swedish baroque armchairs, well carved and comfortable | |
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Dimensions Width 70cm Height 122cm Depth 50 cm Seat height 49 cm (standard lounge)
Impressive pair of Swedish walnut Rococo armchairs beautifully carved and with lovely velvet brocade upholstery. Very generous seat size and high back makes for very comfortable and impressive chairs. Late 19th century in the early 18th century Gustavian style. Priced per pair. Seat height standard 49 cm off ground.. Priced per pair
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| Title Set of six substantial birch Scandinavian carved dining chairs Georgian style | |
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A set of six well carved large seat birch dining chairs. 19th century Scandinavian quality with large comfortable seats. Made in the English Georgian Chippendale style but for modern size comfort , these gorgeous chairs are in solid satin birch. Birch is a blond timber and these would strip back well if the pale colour finish is what you seek. Upholstered in pale ochre striped velvet.
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| Title A French carved oak baronial armchair in the Louis XIII manner | |
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A Solid oak armchair in the 17th century Louis XIII manner with massive carved scroll armrests beautifully carved with acanthus leaves and finely polished. Raised on turned oak stretches joining solid oak turned legs front and back.
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| Title Set of four Biedermeier 1820's dining chairs with gondola backs in walnut | |
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Height 90cm Width 46 cm Depth 41 cm Seat Height modern 50
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Set of four original Viennese Biedermeier dining chairs circa 1820. The sturdy walnut frames with beautifully matched figurative veneers with simple pack splat, also n figured walnut. The unusual neoclssical curvature to the back rests dates these chairs specifically to the first Biedermeier period, 1815-1830. The elegant stright legs with a very high stretcher helps to reinforce the frame and give sturdiness to the chair, without hindering the feet. The chairs have been upholstered in the early 20th century with coil springs giving them a seat height of 50 cm from floor. Priced as a set
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| Title large PAIR French carved Louis XVI bergere attributed to Mason Jansen Paris | |
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Description Large pair of solid carved beechwood armchairs carved in the Louis XVI style , with well carved frame , armrests and bow fronted seat, The whole raised on turned fluted and stop reeded legs with ornate carved beech pattaera . Attributed to the house of Maison Jansen , established in 1880, these gorgeous comfortable armchairs have been redecorated in 2000 with distressed painted finish and checkered fabric and down cushion upholstered seats of generous proportions.
Paris, French Louis XVI manner ,
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| Title Rare pair of antique ornately carved Venetian coronation chairs | |
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Dimensions Height 98 cm Width 45 cm Depth 51cm
Large pair antique Venetian carved throne or coronation chairs. Richly onatemeted with heraldry emblems, scrollwork and gilt highlights. these amazing chairs also have leather sqaub cusions to match. Finished all round with carvings to the backs they certainly make a statement in any interior.
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| Title Large comfortable pair of painted French Empire armchairs in solid mahogany | |
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Dimensions Height 89 cm Width 61 cm Depth 63cm
Large pair of solid mhogany armchairs carved in the French Empire manner and with a lovely chalk paint finish . the well upholstered seats and back with springs for extra comfort and of the correct modern height of 50 cm from the floor. Nice ormolu mounts finish these gorgeous armchair fauteuils.
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| Title Swedish three piece lounge suite in Karl Johan Empire style with ormolu mounts! | |
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Dimensions Width 162 cm Height 95 cm Seat Height standard 44cm
Very well made Swedish three piece lounge suite with two matching tub bergere chairs and matching tub sofa settee. The polished and sturdy mahogany frames carved and mounted with mercurial gilt ormolu bronze mounts and raised on gilt bronze lion paw feet. The early ard deco upholstery is still in good condition and or a jade colour , could easily be recovered with little fuss to suit , perhaps a bold stripe fabric ??
Sweden circa 1880
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| Title Pair Swedish Gustavian period chairs 1790's | |
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Dimensions Height 81 cm Width 48 cm Depth 52 cm
A pair of Swedish late Gustavian period five bar back gondola chairs. The back rests scrolling elegantly with carved bats wings patterae. With curved front to the seat rail and raised on elegant taper front legs. The frames are nice and firm and the drop in seats are easy to reupholster in your favourite fabric as they simply lift out. Fruitwood construction with a nice cherrywood stain and polish.
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| Title Superb French solid walnut carved Louis XVI three piece lounge suite attributed to Georges Jacob | |
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Dimensions Armchairs H 94 cm W 62 cm D 65 cm Seat standard height 44cm
Settee : H 94cm W 120 cm D 67 cm Seat height 44 cm
a Beautiful well carved Louis XVI 3 piece longe suite attributed to the master cabinet maker to the Royal court of France King Louis XVI. This suite was made of solid walnut and carved profusely with great skill. Recently completely re-upholstered and resprung, for modern comfort replacing the soft down cushions, the sturdy frames are good and solid.
Price is for the 3 piece suite
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| Title Large well carved French Llouis XV leather desk armchair | |
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Dimensions Height 108cm Width 63cm Seat height 50 cm
Very large well proportioned carved louis XV style desk fauteuil with shaped armrests and raised on elegant cabriole legs. The seat is sprung for good support and is covered in solid leather upholstery. The back is nicely caned and the seat height is ideal for modern proportions. French early 20th century |
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| Title Swedish Gustavian armchair with well carved frame in beechwood | |
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Description Swedish Gustavian style antique bergere armchair. Well carved frame in the neoclassical style raised on turned and carved front legs and traditional sabre rear legs. Modern striped upholstery is very comfortable with self srtiped pattern . Cast bronze rosettes finish this goregeous piece well.
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| Title Set of six French Directoire Empire period dining chairs circa 1810 | |
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Description A rare set of six Empire period dining chairs with carved swan head back, arched backsplat with flame mahoganycross banding. Of the period , they are in original condition and offered here as is. One chair will have to have the back legs repaired and there are minor veneer losses, but otherwise in good original condition with excellent patina.
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| Title rare set 8 Swedish Gustavian dining chairs painted birch | |
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A set of eight Gustavian crackle painted antique birch dining chairs . The shield backs with carved backspat. The drop is seat ( easy to recover DIY) with sage floral print. The antique crackle painted finish or provincial swedish manner with subtle grey on white hand painted finish. The well carved chair frames of solid birch are nice and sturdy and consists of six chairs and a pair of matching armchairs.
Swedish early 1900's in the 18th century Gustavian manner.
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| Title Large PAIR French carved Louis XVI bergere attributed to Mason Jansen Paris | |
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Large pair of solid carved beechwood armchairs carved in the French Louis XVI style with well carved frame , armrests and bow fronted seat, The whole raised on turned fluted and stop reeded legs with ornate carved beech pattaera . Attributed to the house of Maison Jansen , established in 1880, these gorgeous comfortable armchairs have been redecorated in 2000 with distressed painted finish and real leather upholstery . The seats of generous proportions.
Paris, French Louis XVI manner ,
20th century.
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| Title Large seat set of three client chairs , Danish Mid Century possibly Ole Wanscher | |
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Description Set of three mid century Danish original client chairs. original polish and upholstery. The curved backs with ergonomic shape and string inlaid with brass as an extra fine detail that indicates these were made to the highest specification. Traces of makers label under back of seat rail . the design and quality of these chairs would indicate they may have been designed by ole Wanscher or one of his better known contemporaries. Although the original fabric to the large seats is intact,no tears or repairs, they are slightly stained and could easily be updated with your favourite material. Danish original circa
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| Title Biedermeier period, Regency inspired desk armchair in mahogany | |
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A Biedermeier period late Regency style desk chair of spoon back design in flame mahogany. Raised on elegant turned front legs and sturdy out swept back legs for support in the traditional Empire Klismos style . The drop in seat with wool work tapestry floral design. Standard seat height of 49 cm is conveneient for modern requirements.
Danish mid 19th century
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| Title Large European walnut rococo Fauteuil | |
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Description A large and beautifully carved solid walnut rococo armchair in the French Louis XV fauteuil manner. Amazing scrollwork from an antique master carver working in solid walnut. This armchair probably originates from Scandinavia or central Europe as the scrollwork indicates. Upholstered in Sienna velvet and hand sprung upholster with a large generous proportioned seat. The carved cabriole front legs raised on bronze castors. Height 102cm Width 65cm Depth 69cm Seat height standard 44cm
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| Title Art Deco period pair of Biedermeier revival armchair bergere superb velevet upholstery | |
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Pair of early 20th century Biedermeier revival armchairs. The bow shaped back hits to the Art Deco influence that the Biedermeier period had on the Deco design. The massive lyre shaped sides retain their original undisturbed patina from the early 1900's yet have a modern look to them. The New York style chic upholstery in luxurious black velvet , prings out the best in the shape of these armchairs. A matching sofa is also available separately.
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| Title Set of 8 Art Deco Biedermeier style dining chairs in satin birch | |
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Description A set of 6 plus two armchairs in the French Art Deco style. Beautifully made of solid birch with oval Louis XVI style back with book matched feature veneers. The striped upholstered drip in seats ( easily recovered in your favourite fabric but in very good condition) and raised on reeded turned front legs terminating in nickle circular feet and with sabre legs to rear. Quality bespoke made to match the dining table also offered separately . Seat height is a comfortable 48cm with large generous seat size. French late 20th century
Price $ 3600 set of eight SOLD
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| Title Set of 4 colonial Australian Regency cedar chairs 1830's | |
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Dimensions chairs: Height 84 cm Width 45
cm Description Rare set of four antique Australian full cedar dining chairs dating from the first half of the 19th century. The stylish shaped cedar bar back in the Regency manner with carved centre back splat . The solid cedar seats resting on turned Georgian Regency front legs and sabre shaped back legs. Original patina with minor wear consistent with being well cared for in a loving home. The seat height is 43 cm and was traditionally made more comfortable with a loose tie on squab cushion , available at most fabric stores. Frames are all nice and tight so no wobbles or breaks except for the usual shrinkage across the grain in the seats , Square form taper iron nails indicate the origin to be around the 1830’s just like Werrington House ( 1832) near Sydney .
Australian colonial 1830's SOLD
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Title Solid fruitwood Swedish Empire armchair Signed IAL circa 1820
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Dimensions Height 83 cm Width 55 cm Depth 45 cm
A pair of Scandinavian beauties with well shaped legs and upholstered seat. Although these chairs look like a pair, they are slightly individual, one with a inlaid Masur Birch back panel , the other with string inlay in birch and ebony. the shaped armrests supported on turned urn supports and raised on taper legs. Both are fruitwood with inlaid curved front rail panels and identical upholstered velvel drop in sprung seats. Well polished and very sturdy, they have been taken apart and reglued using traditional methods, so no wobbles or loosness in the frames. Swedish Empire ( English Regency era) armchairs to grace any Stockholm interior or French Empire, Biedermeier setting. Height of seat off floor is 45 cm The seat rail is stamped by master cabinet maker in Stockholm. After the Stockholm Chairmakers Guild was wound up in 1846, the practice of stamping chairs ended. Swedish Karl Johan
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| Title English Sheraton Bergere armchair in satinwood marquetry | |
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An English Sheraton bergere armchair with Regency stripe upholstered seat and back. The filled in armrests ( bergere style) with cross banding in satinwood and ebony inlay. The generous seat size with a large depth on 54cm allows for absolute comfort and helped of course by the support of springs. The whole raised on elegant sting inlaid tapering front legs terminating in brass castors.
English 19th century in
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| Title A mahogany Empire style armchair from the Baltic States, Prussian influence 1820 | |
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Height 87cm Width 56 cm Depth 60 cm drop in Seat Height
45cm
A very rare Estonian , Baltic states, armchair in the Russian Empire style. the shaped flame mahogany back rest over a carved mahogany lure support and shaped crossbar. Scrolling armrest with winged dragon heads scrolling down to carved dragon tails. the drop in seat has been reupholstered in the 40's and sits within a cherrywood frame. Elegant sabre back legs and well cavred hooven front legs. this was a chair of exquisite quality made for a nobleman from the Baltic states, under imperial Russian and Prussian influence and this chair displays very high quality materials and design influences from abroad.
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| Title Large pair Karl Johan Biedermeier Armchairs in mahogany | |
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Pair of Swedish mahogany Karl
Johan armchairs raised on sabre front and rear legs, turned armrest supports and
shaped curved backs in the Biedermeier Empire manner. Original striped
upholstery, priced per pair |
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| Title Pair of French solid Brazillian rosewood fauteuils of superb quality craftsmanship | |
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Description Antique pair of well carved Brazillian rosewood armchairs in the transitional Louis XV/XVI manner. Unusual to find such wonderful craftsmanship and in solid rosewood, or pallisander. The seats and back have recently been re-upholstered in ornate tapestry fabric and the spring seats with hand stitched horsehair padding is in excellent condition.
French circa 1870
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| Title Pair of late Regency mahogany client chairs 1825 | |
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Height 85cm Width 49cm Depth 50 cm drop in Seat Height 45cm
A pair of solid mahogany late Georgian client chairs with beautifully carved shaped scroll backs. Drop in seats are easyily covered in your favourite upholstery fabric with only a few tacks required. Raised on turned and reeded front legs and rear sabre legs of the Regency period. Good original patina and strong sturdy frames without looseness.
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| Title Pair of English Sheraton style Shield back armchairs marquetry inlaid and carved | |
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Height 101cm Width 58cm Depth 57 cm Seat Height 49cm
A pair of solid mahogany Georgian Sheraton style antique armchairs in the 18th century manner but of 19th century English origin. Superb quality carving to the traditional ribbon and swag back with floral pierced back splat. The shield shaped back in solid mahogany with crossbanding of satinwood and ebony stringing , matching the marquetry inlays to the elegant shaped armrest supports and sabre front legs. Good Regency stripe upholstered seat with springs for extra comfort and are the correct height for modern man at 49 cm from ground. A matching settee is also offered in the settee section under the furniture heading.
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| Title Pair of solid cast iron dinning chairs arm chairs by K F Schinkel | |
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A very good pair of antique cast iron chairs. These were designed by the famous Biedermeier period architect, Karl F. Schinkel who designed the most significat 19th cenutry buildings in Berlin, that still stand today. These armchairs are adorned with antheniums, rams heads and raised on roman hoofen feet. The seats and back are constructed of close spaced steel rods giving wonderful storng support. The matt black enamel finish prevents any rust and there is no sign of any. These superb armchairs will not blow over in the wind as they are substantially heavy being made of solid iron.
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| Title French carved Louis XVI watergilt wingback bergere armchair | |
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Dimensions Width 75cm Height 105cm Seat depth 46cm Seat height 46 cm Very well made French Louis XVI style antique armchair with wing back. Superb quality crisp carving with incredible details that can only come from a master craftsman of European origin. This impressive armchair is raised on four well turned and carved fluted neoclassical legs. The upholstery is a floral pattern and in good condition.
French, late 19th, early 20th century
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| Title large PAIR French carved Louis XVI bergere attributed to Mason Jansen Paris | |
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Large pair of solid carved beechwood armchairs carved in the Louis XVI style , with well carved frame , armrests and bow fronted seat, The whole raised on turned fluted and stop reeded legs with ornate carved beech pattaera . Attributed to the house of Maison Jansen , established in 1880, these gorgeous comfortable armchairs have been redecorated in 2000 with distressed painted finish and checkered fabric and down cushion upholstered seats of generous proportions.
Paris, French Louis XVI manner ,
20th century. |
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Title Pair of French Empire period Fauteuils arm chairs in Solid Cherrywood and woolwork needlepoint |
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Description A close matched pair of neoclassical armchairs in solid carved cherrywood of the Empire period. The elegant curved backs and seats with needlwork wool tapestry upholstery depicting Napoleonic emblems Lyres and and floral wreath design excecuted wool knotted design. The well upholstered seats and elegant backs all raised on sabre legs to front and continuing sabre back legs. French circa 1815
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| Title Antique Regency library bergere armchair in mahohany | |
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A gorgeous English Regency period armchair in mahogany. The seat, back and sides with original woven rattan cane and squab cushions. Front legs with turned legs and armrest supports and intricate reeded moulding follows the ars all the way up and over the curved concave back.
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| Title An impressive pair of Gothic back Moorish throne armchairs | |
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An impressive pair of Gothic back Throne chairs of Moorish origin. The massive turned front and back supports joined by galleries of intricate turnings and inlaid panels of geometric marquetry in ivory bone and ebony. Massive turned armrest supports flank the drop in sprung upholstered seats, ready to reupholster in your favoutire fabric. Armchairs like these are rarely found on the market and they certainly are of the grand pallacial scale with seat size 65cm wide and 65 cm deep.
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| Title Set of six sturdy French Louis XVI dining chairs with comfortable seats and painted finish | |
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Description Set of French fruitwood carved Louis XVI manner dining chairs. The square back frame with fluted details and supported on turned tapering legs. All frames are painted insubtle two tone cream and white colour. Upholstered in luxurious 70's Paris velvet fabric with springs in the seat for extra comfort. Some minor surface fading to the fabric actually makes them look even more attractive, funky, and the upholstery is otherwise in very good order. No wobbles or looseness in the frames.
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| Title Set of 6 well carved mahogany dining chairs | |
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Dimensions Height 91cm Width 47 cm Depth 51 cm
Set of 6 elegant Victorian rococo carved mahogany dining chairs or client chairs with beautifully carved backs, shaped cabriole legs and seat frames. Well upholstered ( 1980's original fabric) with spring upholstered seats for modern height of 49 cm . the elegant shaped backs with carved and pierced crossbar . Nice original polished finish
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| Title Set of eight large carved french Louis XV dining chairs | |
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A set of eight well carved large seat French dining chairs. Early 20th century French quality with large comfortable seats. Made in the Louis XV style of the 18th century but for modern size comfort , these gorgeous chairs are in solid carved beechwood. The gorgeous shaped backs with cane or rattan infill is all original and in good condition. The seats are ripe for reupholstery . We offer these for sale in the present condition as the warehouse is overfilled. This style is highly sought after by decorators who will paint the chair frames french grey and white and reupholster in callico. French early 20th century
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Title Danish 1940's Solid Walnut armchair design by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
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Dimensions Height 86 cm Width 62 cm Depth 67 cm
A Danish walnut armchair with saddle seat and loose squab cushion. The traditional ladder back of Mid Century origin with wide seat and curved armrests, bears the hand written label under neath "1755" and the early stamp for Fritz Hansen company Denmark.
Nicely polished finish and good and sturdy. Still retains its original wood fabric cushion that zips off for easy cleaning.
Denmark 1940's
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| Title French Baronial style carved walnut armchair with tapestry seat | |
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Dimensions Height 98 cm Width 61 cm Depth 60 cm
Seat depth 52cm Seat width 48cm
French antique solid walnut armchair in the baronial style . The square back with turned spindle gallery and chamfered frame. The bulbous turned armrests with ornate embossed leather pads and brass stud nails. Turned solid walnut column supports and H stretcher frame.
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| Title Antique French painted lyre back music room chair | |
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Dimensions Height 92 cm Width 48 cm Depth 46 cm
A beautiful antique French Lyre back music room side chair , well carved and painted in the late late Louis XVI and Directoire manner. Large comfortable sprung seat with linen upholstery and double piping. Raised on four elegant turned and fluted legs with carved paterae top.
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| Title Pair French Louis XV tub bergere armchairs in carved walnut | |
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A pair of solid French walnut bergere chairs of tub shape in the Rococo manner. These beautiful 19th century armchairs are spring based upholstery and have a loose squab cushion with down filling for extra comfort. The yellow patterned woven cotton upholstery is dated from the 80's and suits the style very well as well as accentuating the gorgeous curves of the carved wood frame. A matching two seater is also available
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| Title A good solid cherrywood Directoire style side chair with large seat | |
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Approximate Dimensions Height 94 cm Width 55 cm Depth 54 cm
Seat deoth 41cm
A solid cherrywood French Directoire style chair with pieces urn shaped back splat. Nicely moulded and well shaped rails and legs. the drop in seat with rush woven seat is of larger proportions that antique chairs and of the right height too, unlike the 18th century provincial originals.
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Title Solid Mahogany Swedish Empire armchair with elegant armrests and shaped legs
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Dimensions Height 98 cm Width 58 cm Depth 50 cm
A Scandinavian beauty with well shaped legs and upholstered seat and back. Note the fine detailed carved armrests and shaped legs. The oval back is also molded with a beautiful mahogany frame. Well polished and with a lovely pattern wool fabric with sprung seat. A grand armchair to grace any Stockholm interior or French Empire, Biedermeier setting. Height of seat off floor is 44 cm Swedish Karl Johan 19th century |
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| Title Set of solid cast iron dinning chairs arm chairs by K F Schinkel | |
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Dimensions Height 77cm Width 56cm Depth 49cm
A very good set of six antique cast iron chairs. These were designed by the famous Biedermeier period architect, Karl F. Schinkel who designed monumental buidlings in Berlin, that still stand today. These armchairs are adorned with antheniums, rams heads and raised on roman hooven feet. The seats and back are constructed of close spaced steel rods and each armchair has a beautifully fitted full leather regency green cushion if required. The matt black enamel finish prevents any rust and there is no sign of any. These superb armchairs will not blow over in the wind.
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| Title Late Austrian / Swiss Biedermeier Bankers Stool | |
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Dimensions Height 76 cm Width 37 cm Seat height 50 cm A well made late Biedermeier bankers stool or perhaps harpists chair. of superb design, the elegant turned and carved front legs supporting a circular frame with figurative walnut and ebony banding and inlays . The elegant inlaid curved backrest hugs the spine beautifully. Good sturdie condition and for many uses, this chair is unusually high for its period but makes it emminently practical for today's interiors.
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| Title Danish Empire Biedermeier walnut desk chair | |
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Dimensions Width 53cm Height 80cm Depth 59cm Mid 1800's Scandianvian origin.
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| Title Swedish late Biedermeier walnut pair of chairs ebony inlaid | |
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Dimensions Width 45cm Height 88cm Seat depth 42cm Seat height 48 cm pair of walnut Swedish late Biedermeier dining chairs with superb shaped back rests inlaid in ebony and with burr walnut facing veneers. Spindle supports. The chairs are upholstered in bronzed olive coloured cut velvet floral fabic, with hand stitched sprung comfort. Raised on elegant turned front feet and shaped sabre rear legs. Original finish .
Swedish 19th century
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| Title Pair Swedish satin birch armchairs Karl Johan Biedermeier influence | |
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Dimensions Height 83 cm Width 55 cm Seat height 44cm Seat depth 50 cm
Pair of karl Johan style Swedish armchairs in solid satin birch. The elegant curned back with inlaid and carved back splat. Armrests are well shaped and join the front tapering legs with ebonised turned urn shaped support. Drop in seats in fabulous black and pale grey striped fabric. Good solid pair of armchairs with generous sized seats.
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| Title large PAIR of Baronial Louis XIII style armchairs with taupe linen fabric | |
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Dimensions Height 113 cm Width 66 cm Depth 62cm
Large pair of solid carved wood armchairs carved in the Louis XIII rennaissance style with hints of gothic baronial with turned and carved legs and stretchers, acanthus scroll carved armrests and a pierced and carved front stretcher. Of good proportions, these chairs have large upholstered seats announcing their importance and for the comfort of modern proportions.
In the French Louis XIII manner ,
20th century. |
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Title Biedermeier set of four elm dining chairs with rattan woven seats 1835 |
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Dimensions Width 44 cm Height 86 ccm Depth 40cm Height of seat from floor 44 cm
A set of blonde elm or ashwood dining chairs of neoclassical Biedermeier era . the shaped backs with crested top rail and carved back splat raised on sabre legs. the front raised on elegant turned legs
Good Strudy condition with excellent original polished finish. German/Austrian 1835
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| Title Swedish Karl Johan armchair in Satin Birch | |
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Dimensions Width 60cm Height 82cm Seat depth 46cm Seat height 48 cm Swedish Karl Johan period satin birch desk armchair with scrolled arms and carved neoclassical back in the Regency or Biedermeier manner. String ebony inlay and well curved back rest. This superb piece is fitted with a drop in seat for easy upholstery change if required.
Swedish 1820's
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| Title English provincial 19th Century Elm spindle back turned seat chair | |
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Dimensions Width 41cm Height 91 ccm Depth 45 cm Seat height 46cm , Standard
Solid English Provincial 19th century country chair in solid elm, with ornate turned legs and stretchers , solid elm seat, turned spindle supports to shaped back rest. Original wax polish and in good solid condition, no wobbles.
English Mid 1800's origin.
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| Title Pair French Louis XV style Fauteuil armchairs | |
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Dimensions Height 91 cm Width 64 cm Depth 54 cm
A pair of French armchairs of Lousi XV style . Well carved frames with beautifully executed proportions in keeping with the 18th century originals . Hand stitched sprung upholstery for extra comfort, raised on beautifully elegant cabriole legs.
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| Title Solid French Ebonised desk armchair with leather seat | |
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Dimensions Width 59cm Height 79cm Depth 50 cm Seat height 48 cm (standard)
An Antique French Empire revival or , German late Biedermeier style 19th century desk chair with beautifully scrolled armrests and curved back with roll over edge. Raised on turned and fluted Louis XVI style legs to front and to the rear, sabre legs traditional of the classical period and makes this chair sturdy and stable. Good sprung seat with original leather upholstery looks and feels absolutely devine.
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Title Well carved 18th century Window Seat in the manner of William Kent
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Dimensions Height 53 cm Width 123 cm Depth 43 cm
A Superbly carved and water gilt, using real gold leaf rococo window seat in the manner of William Kent. The later upholstered top may have been convenient for another purpose. This beautifully carved and gilded base would originally have held aloft a laquered chinoiserie cabinet, but is emminently useable as a window seat, or end of bed bench. The upholstered seat measures 34cm deep x 109 cm wide.
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| Title Pair of French carevd painted Louis XVI fruitwood armchairs with cane seat and squab cushions | |
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Dimensions Height 97cm Width 56 cm Depth 55 cm Seat Height: standard 48
cm Pair of antique French fruitwood carved Louis XVI style armchairs. Note the carved front fluted and turned legs and tapering rear legs with traditional 18th century peg construction. The frames are nice and strudy and retain their cane seats and back. An added bonus is a pair of hand knotted wool work floral squab cushions. Original horsehair elbow pads to armrests. Seat depth is 45cm and seat
height is 49 cm. |
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| Title Set of eight gothic inspired art nouveau carved cherrywood dining chairs | |
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Dimensions Height 98cm Depth 54cm seat height off floor 49 cm
Set of carved cherrywood dining chairs with gothic inspired carved backs and raised on carved french cabriole legs. The generous sized seats are sprung upholstered in suede like material and upholstered back as well. Firm and sturdy frames with well polished finish. 20th century Price: SOLD |
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| Title Antique English Sheraton mahogany bergere chair | |
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Dimensions Width 57cm Height 99cm Seat depth 52cm Seat height 47 cm Superb quality mahogany Library chair with satinwood Sheraton inlay. Large sized spring upholstyered seat of generous proportions with regency stripe upholstery. The roll over armrests with string inlaid supports and raised on taper inlaid legs. Very strudy piece of furniture. Original undisturbed polished finish of the period. English 19th century.
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| Title Pair of Austrian Mahogany Art Deco Seccesionist Bergere armchairs circa 1925 | |
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Dimensions Height 79cm Length 62cm Depth 55cm Very comfortable Well carved and
shaped Art Deco tub shaped armchairs in mahogany. Shaped armrests wrap around
the body . The whole raised on taper legs. Spring upholstery |
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| Title An mahogany English Regency style armchair with horsehair saddle seat | |
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Dimensions Height 86cm width 54cm overall Depth 57cm Very comfortable and sturdy armchair carved from honduras mahogany and are after an original 1810 English design. Mid 20th century English origin
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Title Superbly carved pair of French Walnut bergere in the Louis XV manner.
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Dimensions Height 85 cm Width 88 cm Depth 65 cm Beautiful PAIR antique carved walnut tub bergere shaped Louis XV style 19th century arm chairs. Exquisitely carved from solid French walnut this very comfortable pair of chairs still retains their original fine silk upholstery complete with luxurious down filled cushions that just hug your shape like a much lover pillow. Surprisingly the original upholstery is still all there with a few minor stains and wear marks consistent with age ( see all images below) that may be cleaned away if preferred or updated with new fabric. The seat cushions lift off and, as no expense was spared in this upholstery, they are silk upholstered underneath as well. You could even do without these cushions as the seat itself is also silk upholstered, and reveals even more intricate floral Rococo carvings to the back show frame. Raised on well shaped cabriole legs all the carvings show delicate highlight in gold gilt line work to further enhance the opulence of this piece. Provenance: Paris FRANCE circa 1880, Belle Epoque era
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| Title Walnut French Louis XV style antique settee with down cushions...sooo comfortable | |
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Dimensions Height 96cm Length 150cm Depth 65cm Beautiful antique carved walnut bergere shaped Louis XV style 19th century sofa. Exquisitely carved from solid French walnut this very comfortable settee still retains its original fine silk upholstery complete with luxurious down filled cushions that just hug your shape like a much lover pillow. Surprisingly the upholstery has no tears but a few minor marks see images below, or may be replaced with an updated calico. The seat cushions lift off and, as no expense was spared in this upholstery, they are silk upholstered underneath as well. You could even do without these cushions as the seat itself is also silk upholstered, and reveals even more intricate floral Rococo carvings to the back show frame. Raised on well shaped cabriole legs all the carvings show delicate highlight in gold gilt line work to further enhance the opulence of this piece. Provenance: Paris FRANCE circa 1880, Belle Epoque era Listed separately is a matching pair of tub bergeres.
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| Title Pair of carved walnut Louis XVI style armchairs | |
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Dimensions Width 66 cm Height 98cm Depth 65cm RARE lovely pair of well carved fruitwood French Louis XVI stye armchairs upholstered in fine red rouge velvet with sprung seats and double piping edge. The traditional Square back shape is very hard to find and in this pair even the carvings are beautifully executed right down to the front rails and turned and fluted legs. The antique frames are nice and tight and do not wobble, unlike so many inferior modern made copies that are currently flooding the market from egypt and asian sellers. The seats are of generous proportions and a very comfortable to sit in with hand stitched SPRING upholstery, not commercial type foam seats.The upholstery, of this quality will cost around $980 per chair! ....and that's without the cost of the gorgeous fabric!….nor finding and purchasing, finishing, polishing the frames!. Its all done for you in this offering , ready to take home , straight in the antique gallery or office! Take a good look at what you are buying. We stand behind our descriptions. Grab a bargain as these will not be repeated. LOW Starting price does not reflect the true value of these comfortable armchairs, which should be in the vicinity of $3000 plus each!
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| Title Pair of Swedish Rococo armchairs in carved stained walnut fruitwood | |
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Dimensions Height 98cm Width 65 cm Depth 53 cm Seat Height: standard 48
cm Pair of antique Swedish fruitwood
carved Louis XV style armchairs. Note the carved front and rear legs and
beautiful detailed joinery typical of good scandianvian antique furniture. Very
sturdy and strong. They retain their original upholstery in a pale blue and gold
satin stripe, with sprung seats and tight hand stitched horsehair edging. |
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Title Pair of French Walnut side chairs in the Louis XV manner.
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Dimensions Height 90 cm Width 50 cm Depth 43 cm Pair of comfortable Antique French carved walnut chairs , beautifully carved with crisp details. Good generous size and original with silk upholstery with srpung seats and raised on cabriole legs front and back. Superb quality, French 19th century in the 18th century manner. priced per pair seat height is 48 cm off ground
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| Title Pair Swedish Carl Malmsten bergere armchairs | |
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Dimensions Height 92cm Width 60 cm Depth 55cm Seat Height standard 45
cm Very Elegant and modernist Art
Deco period pair of bergere in the manner of Carl Malmsten. Finely inlaid show
frame in rosewood, palisander and satinwood, this marquetry pattern repeats on
the entire surface. The Chairs have a formal square back for elegance and
comfort. Raised on four squared legs all matched in marquetry and terminating in
planished bronze feet. The armrests also with marquetry , all part of the Arts
and Crafts influence of the period. The Sprung upholstered seat height is a
standard 45cm . Circa 1920 , Swedish. Please also see the matching sofa listed
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Title Pair of French Walnut bergere in the Louis XV manner.
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Dimensions Height 82 cm Width 78 cm Depth 56 cm Pair of comfortable Antique French carved walnut bergere armchairs , beautifully carved with crisp details. Good generous size and original with silk upholstery and raised on cabriole legs. Superb quality, French 19th century in the 18th century manner. priced per pair
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| Title Swedish HAGA FORS armchair with painted faux grained finish | |
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Dimensions Width 55cm Height 90cm Depth 43 cm Seat height 44 cm
A well built sturdy Shaker style armchair with carved symple back and solid armrests . the supports and tapering legs are all pegged into the saddle shaped seat. An unusual painted faux oak grain finish completes this elegant and strong armchair.
Swedish HAGA FORS early 1900's
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| Title A very impressive pair of Club Bergere armchairs with beuatiful carved fronts in walnut. | |
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Dimensions Height 95cm Width 95 cm Depth 60 cm Seat Height: standard 44
cm Pair of well carved solid and strudy walnut bergere chairs with superb quality upholstery in burgundy velvet. A truely impressive set raised on carved ball and claw feet with garland and acanthus carving in the Chippendale manner. The seats aare srung underneath and a full down cushion gives extra comfort. Upholstery is just perfect and comfortable. Cushions are double sided ie reversable. English circa
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| Title Pair Ebonised oak armchairs Regecny style | |
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Dimensions Height 92cm Width 56cm SEAT Depth 49cm Description Pair of ebonised Regency style armchairs in the manner of Thomas Hope. Nicely carved in oak with beautiful details to arrests , seat frame and back splat ornamentation. The seat is a solid panel that would suit a loose squab cushion. A very elegant curved solid oak back rest , the whole supported on sabre taper legs front and rear. These chairs would have been made 'ensuite' to an antique original , perhaps to match a sophisticated drawing room suite? They are bespoke bench made but not of the regency period, but are elegant all the same and superb quality. Circa 1980, priced per pair. Price SOLD |
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| Title Well carved transitional French Louis armchair | |
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Dimensions Width 68 cm Height 102cm Depth 58cm The chair has a lovely pale grey painted surface and is presented in it's cotton "underwear" ready for you to finish off in your favourite fabric.
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| Title Solid Scottish oak baronial armchairs late Victorian Comfortable | |
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Dimensions Width 63cm Height 107cm Depth 57 cm Seat height 42 cm (standard lounge)
Pair of Solid Oak Victorian Scottish armchairs in the baronial manner, well carved and polished. Solid frames and sturdy construction with comfortable sprung upholstered seats in sage green woodwork . Raised on squared tapered and carved legs the massive oak armrests with carved floral medallion.
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| Title Pair of Swedish Gustavian carved side chairs | |
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Dimensions Width 42cm Height 92cm Depth 38 cm Seat height 46 cm (standard)
Beautiful pair of antique carved walnut chairs in the Louis XVI style. 19th century Swedish origin, fabulous detailed carving to backs and seat frame. Raised on turned and fluted taper legs and upholstered in a neutral colour velvet fabric that compliments the patina of the wood very well. Genuine antique chairs of the mid 1800’s. Please see images. Chairs are solid and very useable. This style is usually found carved in birch or pine and painted in beautiful grey and white neutral tones. Look fabulous in a trendy Art Deco minimalist interior. Priced as a pair.
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| Title Solid Oak antique DANISH reading desk chair | |
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Dimensions Width 50cm Height 78cm Very well made Danish or Swedish oak armchair ideal as a library or reading chair. Raised on turned front legs and well carved solid supports. the ergonomic design of the wrap around back, makes for highly comfortable seating. Nice pale scandinavian oak finish and with striped wool covered seat and back.
Mid 1800's Scandianvian origin.
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| Title Pair Danish Biedermeier mahogany side chairs with flame mahogany detail | |
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Dimensions Width 44cm Height 94cm Depth 40 cm
Pair of sturdy mahogany chairs in flame mahogany with drop in seats for easy recovering upholstery. Well sprung with woolwork seats of the period. The unusual 'moustache" shaped backrests and centre feneered in flame mahogany. Raised on nicely turned legs to front and traditional sabre back legs. Danish or Northern German origin. Circa 1840
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| Title Set of six mahogany English Regency style dining chairs | |
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Dimensions Height 82cm width 47cm Depth 44cm at
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| Title rare set 8 Swedish Gustavian dining chairs painted birch | |
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A set of eight Gustavian crackle painted antique birch dining chairs . The shield backs with carved backspat. The drop is seat ( easy to recover DIY) with sage floral print. The antique crackle painted finish or provincial swedish manner with subtle grey on white hand painted finish. The well carved chair frames of solid birch are nice and sturdy and consists of six chairs and a pair of matching armchairs.
Swedish early 1900's in the 18th century Gustavian manner.
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| Title Large PAIR French carved Louis XVI bergere attributed to Mason Jansen Paris | |
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Large pair of solid carved beechwood armchairs carved in the French Louis XVI style with well carved frame , armrests and bow fronted seat, The whole raised on turned fluted and stop reeded legs with ornate carved beech pattaera . Attributed to the house of Maison Jansen , established in 1880, these gorgeous comfortable armchairs have been redecorated in 2000 with distressed painted finish and real leather upholstery . The seats of generous proportions.
Paris, French Louis XVI manner ,
20th century.
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| Title ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XV ARMCHAIR in WALNUT | |
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Dimensions Width 76 cm Height 100 0cm Depth of seat 58cm Height of seat from floor 47 cm Beuatifully carved french walnut armchair fautiuel of the finest quality. French Walnut fauteuil Marquise. Superb quality large armchair know as a marquise chair. It refers to the size and width of the seat. a very generous proportion chair in very well carved solid French walnut. Lovely sprung upholstery in neutral tone very velvet really compliments the gorgeous curves of this masterpiece of the cabinet maker's and carver's art. In days of old, the higher your nobility the closer you were allowed to sit to the King's throne. Your social status also indicated the quality of the seat you were going to use. Great 19th century French original in Walnut
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| Title EEnglish Georgian Regency armchair in mahoganyngEnglish liEnglishsh English Georgian | |
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Dimensions Width 55cm Height 88 cm Depth 43cm |
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| Title Set of 8 , Six plus two cherry dining chairs | |
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Dimensions Width 54cm Height 93 0cm Depth 44 cm at seat height of seat 45 cm Very well set of EIGHT cherrywood dining chairs in the French Provincial manner. Good strudy cherrywood frames, no repairs or damage and with drop in seats in white cotton upholstery. Superb quality includes two armchairs
Mid 1900's origin. priced per set of eight.
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| Title Pair of giltwood Louis XVI style armchairs | |
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Dimensions Width 75 cm Height 110cm Depth 58cm Description Pair of carved and gilded louis XVI armchairs raised on turned fluted legs. Sprung seats with tapestry upholstery Price SOLD |
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| Title Italian Original rare 17th century fruitwood rennaissance period chair | |
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Dimensions Width 42cm Height 89cm Description Rare Italian antique chair with saddle stitched leather seat and brass hob nails, shaped lower stretcher and peg jointed frame. Origin: late 1600's Italy Price SOLD |
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| Title Set of carved oak Scottish Baronial dining chairs in burgundy velvet, Gothic style | |
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set of large seat Gothic Renaissance carved oak dining chairs. The traditional shaped high back with rouge velvet covering all round and brass hob nails. The large comfortable saddle seats likewise with brass hobnail border. Raised on turned front legs and ornate carved oak acanthus shaped stretcher. The large seats are unusual and suit modern dining height and comfort.
Scottish early 20th century in
the 16th century manner.
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| Title Georgian style Leather diamond button gentleman's armchair, chesterfield | |
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Dimensions height 108 cm Width 65 cm seat depth 45 cm Mid century English |
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| Title Pair Regency Style Painted Armchairs | |
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Dimensions Description Pair Regency style painted armchairs with sabre legs and sprung upholstered seats . Priced as per Each. Price SOLD |
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| Title Rare Regency Pair George Smith Armchairs | |
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Dimensions Description Rare pair George Smith style Regency armchairs with ebonised frame and well carved parcel gilt highlights. Fine lion head armrests and lions paw feet.Loose green Squab cushions with empire design. A matching pair of these armchairs from the same source took pride of place in the Late Mr W.F.( Bill) Bradshaw's collection. Mr Bradshaw was a collector and Dealer of fine Regency period and French Empire and American Federal period antiques in Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW. These are 20th century replica chairs, the originals are impossible to find. Priced per pair only. Circa 1980 Price SOLD |
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| Title French Mahogany Empire Style Bergere | |
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Dimensions Width 62cm Height 97cm Depth 64cm Description French Mahogany Empire style bergere armchair. A very elegant piece of furniture well carved and solid. Price SOLD |
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| Title Solid Mahogany Regency chair | |
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Dimensions Width 48cm Height 82cm An English mahogany side chair of the Georgian REGENCY period raised on fine turned and carved front legs and shaped sabre legs to rear. The back is beautifully veneered in vertical flame mahogany to the cross bars and the top rail is turned and carved. The drop in seat lifts out of the frame..see last picture, and can easily be covered in your favourite fabric with a minimum of fuss. Seat height from floor is 48 cm. Superb quality and beautifully shaped chair, with a small restoration ( old) to front left hand corner and top of that leg, but the chair is very sturdy and very comfortable . Chairs of this quality are highly sought after for galleries and period interiors. This one would date to around 1815.
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| Title Pair English Oak Chairs Circa 1700 | |
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Dimensions Description Rare pair of English Oak side chairs with good original patina. These chairs once graced the stately home of Len Evans in the Hunter Valley. They have a wonderful warm glow that makes them charming and a great asset to any home. Priced at per pair. Circa 1700 Price SOLD |
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| Title Pair Chippendale Style Cherrywood Chairs | |
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Dimensions Height 101cm Length 53cm Depth 47cm Description Pair Chippendale style solid American Cherrywood chairs. Lovely pierced back splat. Priced per pair. Circa 1960 Price SOLD |
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