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English Regency Caned Mahogany Bergère or Armchair of Large Scale, circa 1810
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
with reeded crestrail and sides continuing into padded arms ending in tapering reeded and turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Ebonized Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
embellished with delicate neoclassical motifs of painted bellflowers in parcel gilt. The seats and padded arms
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Caned Bergere Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
generous seat has a wide square back with a fitted loose seat cushion. The padded arms measure 24 inches
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century Empire Style Three Gilt Bronze Mounted Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, supporting the padded arms on their outstretched wings. Each piece is in great antique condition with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Mahogany and Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
period. They have roll over padded arms and sabre legs back and front, with cross stretchers between the
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,093 / set
Pair of English Queen Anne Style Black Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
heads around the seat and padded arms which measure 23 inches high. Very comfortable with excellent
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Magnificent Pair of Antique Armchairs By Alexandre-Georges Fourdinois
By Alexandre-George Fourdinois
Located in London, GB
upholstered, and the padded arms decorated with further foliate carving, whilst the arm supports are entwined
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Hjellegjerde Mobler Recliners – Norwegian Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
silhouette with a perfect blend of form and function. The high back, padded arms, and smooth reclining
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique French Giltwood Salon Chairs
Located in London, GB
just been re-upholstered in a cream fabric. They have oval upholstered backs and padded arms. The backs
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, which lead down the the padded arms. Arms detailed with carved mythical serpent like creatures which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
chair has a shaped high back & leather padded arms. The leather is hand tacked onto the frame. There are
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, which lead down the the padded arms. Arms detailed with carved mythical serpent like creatures which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Ten Country French Provincial Style Walnut Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
host fauteuils measure 24 wide and 41.5 inches high with 27 inch high padded arms. The chairs feature a
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wide padded arms measuring 26 inches high. The apron is decorated with neoclassical carved rosettes and
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
presentable with minor signs of wear. The fabric is bordered by patinated brass tack nail heads. The padded
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Vintage Louis XVI Walnut Leather Executive Office Library Desk Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring carved floral and fluted accents with padded arms supported by columns, yellow leather, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Vintage Chrome Tubular Cantilever Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in North Miami, FL
boucle fabric. The padded arms were original but again the fabric now matches. These are very chic, edgy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Time Life Executive Chair in Leather by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has deep cushions and padded arms--unmistakable hallmarks of a chair steeped in rich tradition as well
Category
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils a La Reine Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
craquelure. The square back conjoins to a square seat with flat padded arms. The back and seat have fitted
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
A pair of Rosewood Begere chairs, William IV, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
The over-scrolled upholstered backs with padded arms and seats, the squared moulded front rails
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Baker French Directoire European Walnut Round Dining Breakfast Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
beautifully carved with acanthus and scalloped detail. Upholstered in yellow velvet with padded arms and
Category
Vintage 1960s Directoire Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late Victorian Walnut Library Arm Chair by Howard
Sons
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
over the back and scrolling, padded arms and shaped cushion, the front legs turned, one stamped on the
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Pair French Louis XV Revival Armchairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
date.
Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padded arms, raised on cabriole
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
leather upholstery
Deep cushions and padded arms
Swivel mechanism
Adjustable tilt and height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
A pair of Gustavian armchairs
Located in SE
back with two open, padded arms. They are hand carved in shapes typical for the Gustavian period with
Category
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$8,753 / set
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Lacquer Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
to mimic age with fine craquelure on the lacquer in a cream color. The armchairs have padded arms
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Circa 1850.
It is of trefoil form and has three sections with scroll padded arms and frieze.
The
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Oval Back Armchairs with Nicely Carved Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
knuckles and each front side posts, just above the legs. There are manchette padded arms with carved curled
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Oak Colonial Campaign Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
comfort, with a buff leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design is attributed to J
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs
By Lillian August
Located in Miami, FL
decorating the seat. The back gracefully curves down to the padded arms. Upholstered with a beautiful floral
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
$1,000 / set
Pair Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
the person sitting is floating. Thick comfortable padded seats and backs with padded arms
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Platform Parlor Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
foliate and wheel designs, padded arms / headrest, and nailhead trim. Upholstered in green velvet. Rock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Style 1840s Painted Wingback Bergère Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the sitter, curve down to give birth to the padded arms that scroll nicely on the knuckles. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Mahogany Pair of Empire Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
feature deep curves at the handrail with subtle pinstripe inlay, sloping down to padded arms resting on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Important Neopolitan Empire Giltwood Fauteuil, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
carved honey-suckle and flower border joining padded arms with Egyptian sphinx-head terminals above arm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Leather and Mahogany Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
great quality. It has a deep buttoned back, leather padded arms & the leather is hand studded onto the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swivel Cantilever Chrome Dinette Chair Set by Howell, 1970s
By Howell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mechanism works perfectly and maintains the handsome profile. Padded arms and backs add support to these
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Louis XV Style Armchair in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
vintage Louis XV armchair. With its white patinated finish, ornately carved wooden frame, padded arms, and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Grand Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils from Lyon
Located in Hixson, TN
. Leading to two padded arms with setback arm supports. The cusp of the front rail has a complimentary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Luxurious King Louis XVI Neoclassical Carved Canape Settee, France, 18th Century
By Claude Séné II
Located in London, GB
, with gadrooned top rail, flanked by small urns, the padded arms resting on spiral fluted columns capped
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Silk, Wood
Six Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
the person sitting is floating. Thick comfortable padded seats and backs with padded arms
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
the person sitting is floating. Thick comfortable padded seats and backs with padded arms
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Alexander Roux Hunting Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
' heads emerging from the padded arms, to the open scrollwork on the legs and shotgun cartouche on the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Crystal
$34,850
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair, Reclining Anglo-Indian
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair is attributed to J
Category
Antique 1890s Pakistani Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Green Leather Barrel Back Game Card Bank Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
frame upholstered in green leather with a barrel back and padded arms with nail head trim. An iconic set
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair is attributed to J
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Period English George III Chippendale Library Armchair Chair Circa 1790
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
comfortable padded arms provide exceptional support, making it an ideal addition to any library, study, or
Category
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
King Headboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Padded with Fold Down Arms
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
padded backrest angles for comfort. Great functional design for both comfort and looks. Entirely restored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Eames EA219 Soft Pad High Back Leather Office Chair By ICF (NO ARMS)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
Soft Pad EA219 High Back Leather Office Chair: This high back leather office chair by Charles & Ray
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
W.
T. Avery English Jockey Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this example features a tufted leather seat with padded arms and a beautifully crafted, built-in scale
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Oak
Jockey Scale by W
T Avery
By W
T Avery
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this example features a tufted leather seat with padded arms and a beautifully crafted, built-in iron
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
$34,500
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
complement the gilded frames. The enclosed sides, padded arms, and high backs provide comfort while
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage Wing Back Arm Chair, English, Oak, Armchair, Gothic Revival, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Relaxing padded arms adorned with 'star anise' press studs
Excitement to the heavily carved knuckles in
Category
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Berlin, DE
, each with a medallion back, padded arms and seat, the top rail centered by ribbon tied laurel-leaf and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set
By Ekorness
Located in Chicago, IL
stain. With gentle curves, padded arms and supple seat, this recliner offers an invitation to pure
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Pair of 19th Ct. Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils or Armchairs after J.-R. Nadal
Located in Berlin, DE
proportions. Each with a medallion back, padded arms and seat, the top rail centred by ribbon tied foliate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Late Regency Sofa after a Design by John Taylor
By John Taylor
Located in Benington, Herts
back within padded arms. Each arm having foliate carved vase shaped facings on plinth bases, enclosing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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