R. Louis Bofferding Decorative and Fine Art Side Chairs

A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine. The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...

Superb set of six Art Deco wrought iron dining chairs golden powder coated finish by rene prou in the 1940s style. The set contains 4 highbacked chairs...

Foldable and light, with an adjustable back, Con fort is a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the Industrial era’s first work chairs. Designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Con fort is the solution for all the problems that usually have the folding chair...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...

Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian tow...

A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern brass ballroom chair with upholstered seat by Chiavari. This mid century brass ballroom chair by Chiavari is a mu...

Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with original patina, we can polish it at no additional cost. Originally designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured from the early 19th century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy. The Chiavari chair, also known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair...

Pair of high back brass Italian Chiavari chairs with aubergine crocodile embossed leather seats, circa 1960. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll...

The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy loomed canvas. The chair is in the spirit of the c...

French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century. It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...

A pair of slipper chairs in the style of James Mont.

Pair of polished brass high back side chairs by Chiavari. A wonderful handcrafted pair of polished brass side chairs with shapely crest rails and spindled backs and with red original...