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17th Century Leather Chair

17th Century English Child s Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs
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Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Chairs

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Brass

Pair of 17th Century Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 17th century leather and walnut side chairs in the Classic style. Upholstered in age
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Antique 17th Century French Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 17th Century Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
Pair of 17th Century Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
$3,500 / set
H 41 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Four French Early 17th Century Henry II Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Set of Four French Early 17th Century Henry II Side Chairs, beautiful simple lines, accentuated
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Antique 1620s French Renaissance Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th–18th century, crafted
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Gothic Windsor Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
$7,119 / set
H 41.34 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
Armchair Walnut Leather Brown Spanish 17th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the 17th century. Measures: Height 117cm Width 62.5cm Depth 41cm Seat height 51cm.
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Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Brown Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate statement piece for your living space - the Leather Wingback Chair by Tom
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Antique 17th Century British Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
Brown Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
$2,133 Sale Price
50% Off
H 42.92 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Antique Continental Walnut Leather Throne Chair with Gilt Highlights 17thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
x 25"D. A 17th-century antique throne chair crafted from walnut and leather, featuring gilt
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Antique 17th Century Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Chair side Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A side chair made during the early Baroque period in the 17th century. Frame made from oak wood
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Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair side Baroque Sweden
Chair side Baroque Sweden
$7,800
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Chair Side Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chair made during the Karolin Baroque period. Made from oak wood with quilted leather.
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Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Chair Side Baroque Sweden
Chair Side Baroque Sweden
$7,800
H 49 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Carved Victorian Oxblood Leather Burgermeister Chair 17th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th design A very well made and decorative chair, it is heavily
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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English Oak 17th Century Side Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
English oak and Russian leather side chair. Some cracking and losses to the leather as you would
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

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Leather, Oak

English Oak 17th Century Side Chair
English Oak 17th Century Side Chair
H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
A Set of Eight French 17th Century Louis XIII Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
a set of eight french 17th century louis XIII oak dining chairs with recent creme leather
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Walnut Italian Chair, circa 1650
Located in Glencarse, GB
This rare 17th century Italian char is made with a walnut frame and has a leather back and seat
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Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Italian Chair, circa 1650
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Two of Five pair of Potugese Hall Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Late 17th Century Style. Portugese Embossed Leather Hall Chairs with Crested Backs,
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20th Century Portuguese Chairs

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Leather

Two of Five pair of Potugese Hall Chairs.
Two of Five pair of Potugese Hall Chairs.
H 47.5 in W 17.75 in D 18.5 in
Jørgen Kastholm chair. JK 9350 Designed in 1973 for Kill.
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Hamburg, HH
Jørgen Kastholm rollable office chair for Kill International model JK 9350 Swiveling five-star
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Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Leather Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of 17th century Spanish chairs in walnut and leather. Wonderful nail heads
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Throne Armchair
Located in Denton, TX
This chair has wonderful distressed patina of the leather and the wood perfect for a Tuscan, French
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Spanish Throne Armchair
17th Century Spanish Throne Armchair
H 42.5 in W 26.75 in D 21 in
Group of Four Late 17th Century Walnut Chairs with Open Armrests
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four late 17th century walnut chairs with open armrests ending in curls. Carved masks
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

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Fabric, Leather, Walnut

Two 17th Century Renaissance Walnut and Leather Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Two Renaissance 17th Century walnut and leather armchairs. Sphere-turned walnut wood, also on the
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Spanish 17th Century armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of 17th Century Spanish walnut armchairs with pierced and carved stretcher, original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Victorian Brown Leather Club Armchairs 17th Century Cherub Putti Angels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
aged brown leather club armchairs with 18th century Cherub Putti Angels to the base of floral wrapped
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Antique 17th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of Nine 17th or 18th Century Continental Dining Chairs with Leather Backs
Located in Milford, NH
A great set of nine oak dining chairs with leather backs, adorned with bold brass nail upholstery
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Antique Early 18th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 French 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This set of 8 chairs are in amazing good condition for its age. Large size and very strong and
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs, Edwardian in 17th Century Taste, Oak Leather
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of six antique dining chairs, Edwardian in the 17th century taste, in English oak and
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique 17th Century William Mary Carved Oak Child s Wainscot Chair Yorks 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A very charming antique late 17th century William & Mary period carved oak wainscot child's chair
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Late 17th Century Spanish (or Spanish Colonial) armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th Spanish walnut armchair with original embossed and polychromed leather, excellent colour.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Pair of Black Leather Spanish Baroque Studded Walnut Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, dramatic and original. Classic early 18th century Iberian Baroque style, featuring
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 17th Century French Renaissance Chair Original Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular Renaissance chair with original leather seating and back. Unique piece in relative good
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
supported by spiral turned front legs and stretchers, the back legs splayed, 17th century.
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut and Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair, Early 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
leather and trimmed in nailheads, the generous seat upholstered in a new leather hide and resting atop a
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Horn Leather Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Horn leather chair, France, circa 1890.
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Antique 17th Century French Armchairs

Horn Leather Chair
Horn Leather Chair
H 42 in W 32 in D 30 in
"Frailero" (Fray) Chair, Walnut, Leather, Metal, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
16th century, being characteristic of this period and the 17th century; within the framework of the
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six 17th Century Spanish Chairs with Studded Back
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The two front legs are joined by a slightly cut high band. Two lower spacers are also arranged on the sides, strengthening the seat.
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs, Edwardian, 17th Century Revival, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of six antique dining chairs, Edwardian 17th century revival. Crafted in English oak
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Swedish Baroque Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Baroque period wingback chair. Made ca 1690-1730 during the Carolean part of the Baroque
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Antique Mid-17th Century Swedish Baroque Wingback Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Swedish Baroque Wingback Chair
Swedish Baroque Wingback Chair
H 49 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of 17th Century Tooled and Gilt Leather and Walnut Armchairs from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
rinceaux flowers. Our pair of 17th century tooled and gilt leather chairs can be used in many rooms of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

17th Century Carved Renaissance Chair in Untouched Condition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
This 17th century Renaissance chair is made of carved wood and an original leather upholstery
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Antique Mid-17th Century Austrian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dining Chairs Six Oak Leather Victorian 17th Century Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A set of six antique 17th century style solid oak upholstered dining chairs, padded back supports
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Decorative 17th Century Spanish Walnut Baroque Period Side Chair
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The 17th century hide-upholstered joined walnut side chair, with traces of an attractive blue paint
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Antique 1680s Spanish Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Walnut Italian Throne Chairs, circa 1770
Located in East Sussex, GB
With original hand-painted leather upholstery, a marvellous and well carved pair of 18th century
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Walnut and Leather Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 17th century style leather chairs have hand painted seats and backs with large brass studs
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Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

5 Heavily Carved Oak Spanish Leather Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
17th century style oak chairs with leather seats and backs. ************** Important
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Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

The 17th C. Spanish chair
Located in New York, NY
The 17th C. Spanish studded leather chair
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

The 17th C. Spanish chair
The 17th C. Spanish chair
H 36 in W 24 in D 22 in
PAIR of 17th c. Tuscan High-Backed Leather Chairs
Located in Summerland, CA
Original Leather and nails decorate these fine examples of austere Baroque Tuscan furniture
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Refectory Dining Table 10 Howard Sons Chairs Oak 17th Century Style
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent top quality antique Bylaws 17th century style solid oak refectory dining table of
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

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Oak, Leather

Pair of 17th Century Studded Leather Bobbin Turned Wide Oak Seats
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning pair of 17th century studded leather bobbin turned wide oak seats.
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Antique 17th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century Welsh Children’s Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique Welsh children’s chair upholstered in green mohair and leather from the 17th
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Antique 17th Century Children s Furniture

Materials

Wood

Assembled Set of 12 Cromwellian Oak Side Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
17th century with cordovan leather upholstery. Provenance: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs
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Antique Mid-17th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull, beautiful old patin...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
$2,195
H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Mahogany Bench
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany bench from England covered with charming fabric in the chesterfield buttoned style lovely unusual bench since it is small that has a beautiful base. ...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Bench
19th Century Mahogany Bench
$1,542
H 18.9 in W 34.26 in D 18.9 in
GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair P...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Walnut

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,562 / item
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21" Period: 20th Century Origin: US Size: 27" x 21" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gal...
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20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
$4,025
H 21 in W 27 in D 4 in
Italian 18th Century Credenza
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A magnificent 18th-century Italian credenza, masterfully handcrafted from rich hardwood with a deep, warm patina. This stately piece exemplifies classical Italian furniture design, f...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Credenza
Italian 18th Century Credenza
$5,110
H 33.86 in W 63 in D 15.95 in
Period French Louis XIV Set of Four Walnut William Mary Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four period late 18th century William and Mary walnut dining chairs with fabulous turned legs and stretchers, newly upholstered and updated. Measures: Seat 17.5” #4572.
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Antique 1780s French William and Mary Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Period French Louis XIV Set of Four Walnut William 
Mary Dining Chairs
Period French Louis XIV Set of Four Walnut William 
Mary Dining Chairs
$2,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 21.25 in D 19 in
18th C. French Walnut Table with Beautifully Executed Stretcher and Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18th C. French Walnut Table, possibly Flemish Glowing patina H: 28.75 D: 22 W: 36 in.
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece features an unique seahorse carved back and scallop shell seat retaining much of i...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Aldo Tura Creme Goatskin Hexagonal Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Aldo Tura bar cart on brass rolls in hexagonal shape with three glass doors and a turnable bottle holder inside. This particular bar cart was executed, circa 1970 and is in ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Creme Goatskin Hexagonal Bar Cart
Aldo Tura Creme Goatskin Hexagonal Bar Cart
$3,322
H 23.23 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Industrial Leather Trolley
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Industrial leather trolley or bar cart with a bronzed metal frame with two leather-wrapped shelves with nailhead trim on large caster feet. Dimensions: 18" W x 14" D x 25" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Industrial Leather Trolley
Industrial Leather Trolley
$594 Sale Price / item
28% Off
H 25 in W 18 in D 14 in
Pair of Carved Painted Console Tables
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of carved painted console tables. The finish is painted in soft cream muted colors. There is fine carving throughout depicting flowers and acanthus leaves. We had the painted to...
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Vintage 1940s Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Painted Console Tables
Pair of Carved Painted Console Tables
$3,995 / set
H 29.75 in W 30.25 in D 16 in
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17th Century Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century leather chair available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century leather chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century leather chair, those designed in Baroque and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century leather chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard Sons Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century Leather Chair?

A 17th century leather chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,750, while the lowest priced sells for $688 and the highest can go for as much as $51,016.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 17th Century Leather Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.