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Vintage French Brass Fireplace Tools Set with Horse Head Motif, 1950s
Located in Cordova, SC
fiber, I believe boar hair but possibly horse hair which would be fitting.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Original Red Painted Carved Wooden Horse, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
time. Residual horse hair is seen which created the original tail and mane. Sold in used vintage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Cotswold ottoman large stool
Located in Stroud, GB
cast spoke brass castors with a traditionally horse-hair upholstered seat. Upholstery service in COM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Vintage Hand Carved Brown Painted Wood Horse Sculpture, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
black painted mane reflect a simpler time. Real horse hair was used to create the tail. Sold in used
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Cloisonné Dragon Calligraphy Brush, 1 Brush
Located in Somis, CA
brushes have horse hair and bone holders. Handmade. Never used.     
Category

2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Metal

Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
based on a pair crafted using 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung seats, horse hair filled and finishes
Category

2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Brown Painted and Carved Wooden Horse from Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
). The leather ears, missing mane and broken leather bridle reflect generations of use. Real horse hair
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Our Shelburne Daybed in Hand Dyed leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
our own leather dyes), has an 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung seat and back and is horse hair
Category

2010s British High Victorian Daybeds

Materials

Beech, Leather

Our Shelburne Daybed in Hand Dyed leathers
Our Shelburne Daybed in Hand Dyed leathers
$7,467 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Beige Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
sumptuous feel to the quality leather. The chesterfield armchairs are horse hair filled, with button-back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900 s
Located in Round Top, TX
. Real horse hair was used to create the tail. Sold in used vintage condition. Solid, stable on original
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Country Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Brass Art Deco Modern torqued Andirons and Fire Tools Set, Deskey Style
By Donald Deskey
Located in St. Louis, MO
condition, they have just been restored, has a horse hair brush. The andirons and tools handles have a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English or Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
using traditional horse hair fill. English or Scottish, circa 1780. Dimensions: 21-1/2" W x 19" D x 37
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare, Large and Original Reflectolyte Flush Mount Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
ceiling crown is white porcelain over steel mounted to a horse hair plaster base. The feel is very rich
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain, Plaster, Milk Glass

Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
. In addition the piece is traditionally horse hair filled and sure to endure for generations. Our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Newcastle Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Umber Brown Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
back. In addition the piece is traditionally horse hair filled and sure to endure for generations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960 s Black Velvet Gown with Cream Puff Sleeves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
are crafted with a stiff horse hair like lining to keep the volume and shape. Expertly draped with
Category

1970s European Evening Gowns

Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood, Horse Handle, 1803
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
, brown and reddish brown. The handle is a carved horse with tail of horse hair. The wooden mangle board
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arts Crafts mahogany armchair or desk chair by Percy Wells
By George Walton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unique fine quality Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair re-upholstered in dark blue horse hair. This
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Patinated Tan Brown Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
-catching object for your place. The chair is completely original ( still filled with horse hair and grass
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Grasscloth, Beech

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
carved wood, painted in gesso with horse hair for the beard and hair. Comes with stand.
Category

Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

English Ottoman in Double-Sided Fez-Weave Moroccan Marriage Blanket, c.1860–1880
Located in London, GB
wood frame, hand tied coil springs, filled with horse hair; the ottoman combines artisanal textile
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wool, Cotton, Walnut

Thomas Stodhart (1755-1834) - Watercolour, The Farewell of Hector and Andromache
Located in Corsham, GB
, and at the horse-hair plume that nodded fiercely from his helmet." Signed to the lower left. Well
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

All Original 1915 De Stijl Childs Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
. The original fabric horse hair filled seat and back are still in wonderful condition. The fabric and
Category

Early 20th Century De Stijl Children s Furniture

Materials

Wood

Uzbek Felt Okbash, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
surfaces. This felt ok bash still preserves its original decorative horse hair tassels. Additional
Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Bespoke English Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
castors. The seat with a squab cushion made in horse hair. Available made-to-order in customer's own
Category

2010s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Gold Tang China Horse Head
Located in New Orleans, LA
horse’s hair and muscle tone of its haunches to the floral ornaments draped around the equine’s broad and
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Gold, Silver

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
still contains its original horse hair bristles, now bound together by century-old ink.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Calligraphy Brush 37" Marble Rings
Located in Somis, CA
ferrule that firmly holds strong yet flexible horse hair. The polished marble rings are in barrel form
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Marble

19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
surface wear and typical paint losses as expected with age and use. Real horse hair tail is fraying and in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Statues

Materials

Wood

Our Signature Wilmington Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
addition the piece is filled with horse tail (not to be mistaken with horse hair) and fully hand tacked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

RODIER Paris Masan Design 51 in. Large Shawl in Orange Black and White
By Rodier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
horse hair called Mason. This wonderfully huge shawl with equestrian print in orange Hermes and black
Category

Early 2000s French Scarves

Our Signature Carver Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
the piece is filled with horse tail (not to be mistaken with horse hair) and fully hand tacked. No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
gallery is built with fully 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung seam arms and back and horse hair filled.  
Category

2010s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Danish chair with high gloss finish and upholstery in springs and horse hair, found by Ding
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Set of 2 Armchairs, Birchwood, 1960 s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Uccle, BE
Carl Malmsten. Restored and reupholstered the traditional way of using horse hair and vegetable
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Bullock painted regency sofa
By George Bullock
Located in Stroud, GB
Regency sofa covered in crisp black linen with ruched border horse hair squab seat. Painted faux
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Beech

Antique Edwardian Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
horse hair stuffing being retained. We have had the leather revived and enhanced by our leather restorer
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Our Signature Bank of England Sofa in Hand Dyed BOE GreenLeather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
-tied loose coil sprung seat, arms and back. In addition the piece is traditionally horse hair filled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Late Victorian Deconstructed Tub Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
coverings added ready for new upholstery. The Original black and white horse hair stuffing remained in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Oak

Antique Victorian Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in London, GB
beautiful patina. This is filled with horse hair and sits on bun feet with brass casters beneath. We have
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Matching Pair of Tented Milk and Acorn Frosted Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
brass protective floral surround. The lamps crown is a brass and cast plaster dome. The horse hair
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
By George Edmund Street
Located in London, GB
to the back of the arms. This armchair is ready for upholstery, the horse hair back is designed for
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
frame side rails had some movement in them so the original seat horse hair upholstery and eight way tied
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked
Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
buttons up the bodice, with a nipped wasp waist. Full black silk satin full skirt, with horse hair sewn
Category

Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

C. Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Carousel Horse on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
for stirrups where there are now filled spots on each side. Horse hair tail. Cream colored with finely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Oak

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger Lion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
. The cast animals are a mixture of plaster and what appears to be horse hair or a hessian, this giving
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
cream cotton fabric, retaining the original horse hair stuffing. The condition is excellent for their
Category

Antique 1790s Danish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, pierced vase form splat backs, serpentine seats upholstered in old horse hair with individual hand
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Other

Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
coil sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this really are the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

English George IV Leather Library Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Faversham, GB
horse hair upholstery. The squab seat cushion in supple leather complements the comfortable seat
Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Young Girl Walking With Two Aunties
By Kaplan Bunce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19"h x 22"w x 2"d and was made using found objects, spray paint, cedar wood, horse hair, deer skin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cedar, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

Walnut Catalan Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
legs. The sofa has been fully restored and stripped back to the solid walnut pegged frame and horse
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Walnut Catalan Sofa
Walnut Catalan Sofa
$3,840 Sale Price
29% Off
Escada 1990’s Black Silk and Tulle Gown w/ Heavily Beaded Bodice - Size 38
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
horse hair border to help give the skirt body. It has a 21” center back zipper with a top hook and eye
Category

1990s German Evening Dresses and Gowns

Set of 9 country dining chairs in Oak and Elm
Located in Malton, GB
very good with each one remaining solid. The seat cushion is upholstered in woven horse hair material
Category

Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Set of Dustpan and Brush in Patinated Brass and Wood 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
- horse hair. Wonderful patina on the brass and also the wood of the brush shows nice wear due to age and
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Horsehair isn't still used in upholstery. Though it was once very popular, designers stopped using it in the late early 20th century.