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1900s British Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This upholstered wooden armchair from turn of the century Britain offers a distinguished yet inviting seat. An upright seat atop a graceful cabriole base creates a throne-like silhou...
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Antique Early 1900s British Rococo Revival Armchairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Exceptional Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chairs Mother of Pearl
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Liberty’s style Aesthetic movement occasional side chairs with mother of pearl inlay and ornate carvings A ve...
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Single Oak Queen Ann Dining, Occasional, Desk Chair, Scotland 1920, H599
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single oak Queen Ann dining, occasional, desk chair, Scotland 1920, H599 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Having a shaped top rail Over a centre splat All standing on cabriol...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Georgian Chairs

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Oak

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved oak chairs having a quality carved oak back with grapes, wine leaves and barley twist supports standing on turned carved legs to the front, ...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Antique Elm Oak Windsor Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of original period solid elm & oak Windsor armchairs. They were made in England, and I would date them from around the 1850’s period. However – I’m no expert on country...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

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Elm, Oak

English Bobbin Chairs in Oak and Rush, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs in English bobbin style with rush seats and dark stain over oak. Matching settee also available. See listing LU1140228508482 for matching 19th century bobbin settee.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

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Rush, Oak

English William IV Period Parcel Ebonized Oak Leather Library Chair, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having button tufted leather upholstery with brass nailhead trim, on block and turned legs and casters, with arched supports joining seat and back with iron bracing at rear splayed l...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Slipper Chairs

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Oak

17th Century English Oak Settle in Oak
Located in London, GB
17th century English oak settle in oak An antique English 17th century oak settle with small proportions. Dimensions: H 89 x W 126 x D 35.5 cm.
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Benches

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Oak

Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Upholstered Chair, Scotland 1780, H33
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique 18th century carved oak upholstered chair, Scotland 1780, H33 Scotland 1780 Solid oak. Original finish. Carved top rail with carved supports on the sides. Carved vertical sl...
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Antique 1780s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Vintage 6 Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage 6 oak ladder back rush seat chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937 Scotland 1940 Solid oak Original finish Five ladder back shaped rails to the back Original rush seats A...
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Vintage 1940s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Revival Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
Each tall chair with vibrant needlepoint upholstery to the oak frames.  
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Antique Early 18th Century English Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Early 19th Century Side Chairs Attributed to Morris Co, Circa 1900
By Morris Co.
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of early 19th century caned and ebonised side chairs attributed to Morris & Co. Dimensions: H 84cm, W 43cm, D 38cm, Seat H 43cm. Origin: English. Date: Circa 1900. ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Arts And Crafts Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0544 Pair of superb solid oak Arts and Crafts chairs, each with stylish carved back, generous seat with newly made cushion and tapered legs. This pair of antique chairs retains orig...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Antique Barley Twist Cared Oak Dining Chairs 4+2, Scotland 1920, B2920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist cared oak dining chairs 4+2, Scotland 1920, B2920 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail Pair of barley twist supports with finials to ...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Set of Eight 19th Century Carved Oak Gothic Revival Chairs A W Pugin, Circa 1850
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of eight carved oak Gothic Revival side chairs in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, circa 1850. The chairs having compressed acorn shaped finials, the chair b...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Four Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
The oak back rest carved as drapery in exaggerated shield form, centered by a more formal shield with a hand painted coat of arms to each, the shaped seat supported on turned, reeded...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chairs

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Oak

Set of Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
Raised on glazed pot caster with turned tapering oak legs, Moroccan leather button seat, upholstered back and arm rest supported on heart motif back splat. Highly original examples.
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Antique 1860s English Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chairs Arts Crafts
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well presented matching pair of late 19th century oak hall chairs, strong form with good detail. Nicely crafted with lancet arch detail to the backrest with rounded centre columns....
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable, Limited Edition 52/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made fr...
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Twist Hall Chair, Jacobsen, Scotland 1880, B2614
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian carved oak barley twist hall chair, Jacobsen, Scotland 1880, B2614 Scotland 1880 Solid oak Original finish Featuring carved top rail with grapes and vine leav...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Art Nouveau Oak Library Chair, Leather Seat, Scotland 1910, B2877
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Nouveau Oak Library Chair, Leather Seat, Scotland 1910, B2877 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Stylized top rail With supports to the side with finials to the top ...
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20th Century Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Set of Antique Metamorphic Library Steps, English, Oak, Folding Chair, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820. Fascinate guests with this attractive example of...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

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Oak

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak Open Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Jacobean style open armchair, unbranded. Tiger oak with flame stripe fabric upholstered back and seat. Intricately carved details on back and apron with carved griffins at...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Vintage 1930s Cambridge University Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of eight oak chairs in the Heal's manner, reputably from the University of Cambridge. Circa 1930. The chairs are made in solid oak and have shaped seats, making for comfy seat...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Antique Carolean Style Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique armchairs in the Carolean revival style. These were made in England, they date from around the 1890-1910 period. They are of lovely quality, with beaut...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Victorian Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home ...
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Oak

William IV Bobbin Turned Bergere
Located in Conwy, GB
The faux rosewood decorated oak frame raised on brass caster with a caned seat. The caning in excellent condition.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Antique Carved Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1890, H222
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1890, H222 Scotland 1890 Solid Oak Original Finish The Tall Back Is Well Carved With A Paneled Back Solid Oak Seat With Wavy Skirt On Thr...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Lovely circa 1900 Antique English Oak Gothic Revival Steeple Back Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Gothic revival circa 1900 English oak steeple back armchair A good looking and well made oak table, it has the period timber patina, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs

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Oak

Antique Dining Chair, Set of 6, Carved Oak, Turned Legs, Scotland 1920, B2674
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chair, set of 6, carved oak, turned legs, Scotland 1920, B2674 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail Five vertical slats Lift out vinyl covered sea...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Antique Dining Chair, Set of 6, Carved Oak, Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, B2646
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chair, set of 6, carved oak, Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, B2646 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail Barley twist supports with finials on t...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Art Deco Studded Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
An amazing and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in England, they date from the 1920-1930’s. The design is stunning and it is extremely un...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain s Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair. Recently refinished and in excellent condition, sturdy and sound.  
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Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

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Elm, Oak

1800s British Oak Chair with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
A lyre-shaped backrest and expressive patina give this oak chair a poetic character. Made in the UK circa 1800, the wood has retained its original finish: a deep ebony hue, brindled ...
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Antique 19th Century British Country Chairs

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Oak

Early 1900 s Solid Oak Hand Crafted Altar Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Altar or Monks Chair Fabulous high quality church chair.  Dated circa early 1900's the chair is a high quality item made from the finest oak and finished with a light v...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Antique Victorian Hall Chairs, Oak Barley Twist, Scotland 1880, B2632
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of antique Victorian hall chairs, oak barley twist, Scotland 1880, B2632 Scotland 1880 Solid oak Original finish With superb foliage carving to the top Barley twist suppo...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Fine Quality Set Of 6 Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1930, B2624
Located in Vancouver, BC
Fine quality set of 6 walnut ladder back dining chairs, Scotland 1930, B2624 Scotland 1930 Solid walnut Original finish Four carved back rails Joined by shaped supports Larg...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

1910s Hand Carved Barley Twist Jacobean Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair English Antique Jacobean Chairs circa 1910s. Hand carved English oak dining chairs with upholstered seat bases and horse hair fill...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Chairs

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Oak

Mid Century English Safari Sling Chairs in Black Leather and English Oak
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century English Safari sling chairs in Black Leather and English Oak. Beautiful Pair of matching Leather Safari chairs. Chair Disassemble and flat pack. The original design for t...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Jacobean Hand Carved Barley Twist Oak Cane Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A very decorative set of 4 of antique Jacobean chairs in oak with custom loose cushions They have elaborately carved backs with carved and pierced central panels and a carved back ra...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Antique Single Carved Oak Barley Twist Club/Hall Arm Chair, Scotland 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique single carved oak barley twist club/hall arm chair, Scotland 1920, B2625 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail Pair of supports with finials to the ...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian carved oak spinning chair, Scotland 1890, B2648 Solid oak Original finish Carved high back with open heart cut-out Carved wooden seat All standing on 4 turne...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Very Decorative Antique Welish Spinning Side Chair Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this very decorative carved welsh spinning chair. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish....
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20th Century Welsh Side Chairs

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Oak

Lovely Decorative Antique Welsh Carved Oak Spinning Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you This highly decorative antique spinning chair. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish. ...
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20th Century British Chairs

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Oak

Antique Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Oak, Scotland 1895, B2664
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dining chairs, set of 6, oak, Scotland 1895, B2664 Scotland 1895 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail flanked by upright supports Upholstered padded back Large s...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Oak Desk Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of oak desk chairs. Good original examples with no restorations. Price is for the pair.
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Early 20th Century English Chairs

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Oak

Lovely Tetrad Brown Leather Reading Armchair with Chesterfield Tufted Buttons
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very comfortable Tetrad brown leather club armchair with Chesterfield tufted back A good looking and well made piece, it is super comfortable, styli...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Three Height Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools Metal Frames Oak Seats Lovely Order
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely set of three new condition metal swivel bar stools which are heavily height adjustable and finished with oak seats These are very nice qualit...
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20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Suite of Six Antique Oak Heritage Leather Cromwellian Dining Chairs High Backs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six heritage brown leather oak framed Cromwellian dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Lovely Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Wicker 1880 s Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely set of Dutch ladder back oak rush seat dining chairs. A very attractive and well-made set, the seat presented original rush woven...
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

1950 s Pair of Vintage Armchairs by G - Plan
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare pair of vintage armchairs, designed by E. Gomme for G- Plan. these date from the 1950’s. They are of amazing quality, the frames are extremely well built and t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of George Smith Chelsea Floral Upholstered Chesterfield Armchairs
By George Smith, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of original George Smith Chelsea Chesterfield tufted armchairs These armchairs were bought and used for pretty display use on...
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Antique Victorian Welsh Oak Spinning Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Welsh oak spinning chair, which I believe is so named because they used to sit on these chairs when using a spinning wheel. This one is solid oak, carved on the bac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Side Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Oak Arts and Crafts Chairs, Glasgow Style, circa 1900 s to 1930 s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of Glasgow style, oak, Arts and Crafts chairs, circa 1900 to 1930's. sturdy and with a beautiful patina.
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Bruce Talbert Gillows, Set of Eight English Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert for Gillows of Lancaster and London. A set of eight English Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs. A good quality set of eight oak dining chairs with an upper and lowe...
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Eight Arts Crafts Glasgow School Oak Dining Chairs with Tulip Details
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie Lochhead
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed, probably made by Wylie & Lochhead. A set of eight Scottish Arts & Crafts Glasgow school tall back oak dining chairs, with subtle tulip detail to the backs, on...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Sopworth Son. 5 English Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs with Ebonized Inlays
By Sopwith Co.
Located in London, GB
Sopworth & Son. Newcastle. A super quality set of five English Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with subtle ebonized and sycamore circular segmented inlays to the extending head rai...
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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British Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of british oak chairs available for sale. Find 1059 antique and vintage british oak chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. British oak chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British oak chairs bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made british oak chairs over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster London, Liberty Co. and Shapland Petter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are British Oak Chairs?

British oak chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,827, while the lowest priced sells for $34 and the highest can go for as much as $637,500.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.