Early 19th Century Seating

A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs supported with diagonal and crescent supports on pad feet. In original condition di...

19th century Gainsborough armchair, The square padded back above straight padded arms with unusual incised downswept supports. All upholstered i...

A Regency chair with finely painted chinoiserie decoration. Old metal braces - please see photo. Margaret Jourdain's - Regency Furniture illustrates a very similar chair: Fig. 94

A pair of Swedish Empire armchairs made in Lindome outside Gothenburg. Flared saber legs at the front and back. Made around 1810. In good condition.

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.

A fine pair of Hepplewhite style wheelback armchairs with oval-shaped backrests and spiderweb detailing, shaped reeded armrests & stuffed over seats. These chairs are raised on taper...

Beautifully detailed Regency rosewood side chairs with cheetah print cushions, circa 1810-1820. Set of four.

Interesting pair of Austrian benches with original paint finish. 1820. Seat is 21.5" high by 13" deep. Dimensions 76.5 inches (194 cms) wide 19.5 inch...

19th century, pair of Italian giltwood armchairs The refined pair of armchairs was made at the beginning of the 19th century in Venice (It...

A matched pair of early 19th century Regency period mahogany armchairs, having paneled scroll over backs above leaf carved and lion's head crossrails. The armchairs having lion's paw...

A Regency period dark wood armchair with storage space beneath the seat. Beautiful patina throughout.

Chair made in Sweden about 1800. The original and first secondary color give the chairs surface indigenous textures. The seat is original as well as the leather.

Pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI carved and painted fauteuil armchairs, with marguerite square at top of each fluted leg, upholstered in cut velvet silk, attached with upholstery tacks. Backs are upholstered in block print linen.

A pair of Edwardian walnut corner arm chairs A beautiful pair of seats, on the back the chairs have gathered fan splats, framed by turned spindles,...

Austrian Empire inlaid sofa Made of pear-wood. (Inlaid) Completely restored. Surface was done by shellac polish.

This beautiful antique stool is a classic example of Empire period design: with elegant curved armrests which are designed to look like swans' necks, the seat features skilfully-cast...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Gillows of Lancaster Attributed solid Rosewood dining chairs with ornately carved back splats Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Gillows of Lancaster & London was simply put, one of the most important furniture designers in the history of England, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs early 19th century circa 1810-1820, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are fine, the timber has a wonderfully aged patina that is honestly sublime Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 45cm Depth:- 50cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

Set of armchair and 2 chair First Empire Napoleon III early 19th Century France measure armchair: 86cm x 64cm x 54cm measures chairs: 82cm x 50cm x 45cm wood proveniente : Roman...

Beautiful and rare pair of early 19th century Baltic walnut carved open arm chairs. The seats are covered in a striped silk material.

19th century Pair of large Venetian wood armchairs. This important pair of very large armchairs was made in Venezia (Italy) in the first 19th century, Louis XIV-Regency. The armc...

Large stunning 19th century Italian carved wood original paint stool, 1820. Dimensions: 79 inches (201 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 20.5 inches (52 cms) high.

A rare and elegant pair of Regency simulated rosewood bedsteps; could be used as interesting occasional tables in a drawing room. The green striped cus...

A pair of Anglo-Indian solid ebony footstools, each with two scrolling and reeded rails, cane seats and later cushions, circa 1810.

The seat upholstered in a worn tumbling block silk work tapestry, particularly well carved rosewood X-frame base.

This unique round armchair in Biedermeier style originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. Designed by architect Josef Danhauser, it is crafted from cherry woo...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare suite of two Queen Anne style side chairs with a matching occasional table in the original floral paint circa ...

Early 19th Century Regency pair of fine 'lyre' fronted library armchairs in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. The back flanked by scrolling arms and raised on Lyre-shaped mahogany ...

Wonderful pair French Empire chairs, ebony legs and recently upholstered in linen, very good overall condition, 32" high 29" wide 30" overall depth 20" seat depth 14" seat height ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs...

Individual Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825, Birch Veneer with Ebonized Back Add timeless elegance to your space with these Biedermeier chairs, dating back to around 1825. Each chair...

These four early 19th-century Empire fauteuil armchairs, in the manner of the Jacob Frères cabinetmaking firm of the late 18th century, each feature a distinctive pediment-shaped cre...

We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...

French Papier-mâché 19th century gold leaf detail chair.

Tooled leather paneled backs with scroll finals, having straight arm supports above a leather and brass trim seat raised on square legs joined a g...

A fine antique armchair from the early 19th century.

A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs. Circa 1820 English.

Solid birchwood. Chairs with curved legs. The chairs have been restored and upholstered not so long ago. (C-128).

Georgian Windsor Chair. This Chair is Made from Elm and Yew Wood. Circa 1800 Standing upon Ring Turned Legs with a Crinoline Stretcher. The Arm Supports Being of a Turned Form. The C...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brow...

A Regency Mahogany Library Bergère In the manner of Gillows, with outscrolled back and arms on reeded tapering legs. Height: 103cm, ...

Discover the elegance and historical charm of this Directoire armchair, originating from France around 1800. This piece showcases a meticulously carved walnut frame, reflecting the r...

A superb antique Regency period armchair, made in England and dating from around the 1815-1830 period. It is of wonderful quality, with stunning gilt bronze mounts on the armrest an...

This pretty mahogany inlaid tub chair is from the late victorian period. The front legs being of a cabriole form with swept back legs. Circa 1880 Having elegant shaped arms and suppo...

A very fine and substantial late Regency early William IV mahogany three seater sofa attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in the Grecian manner. Standing on four large bulbous style tu...

18th century Irish occasional chair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the bow shaped top rail with carved acanthus leaf and bell husk flanked with scrolling acanthus and C scrolls...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Georgian circa 1800 original paint black lacquered Chinoiserie armchair What a piece! Based on the early George II chairs...

A good set of four French painted chairs made in the Louis XVI style probably in Alsace in the 1830s. They have been reupholstered in Paris recently. The p...

A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...

Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Oak Reviv...

Thonet seat by Jakob Et Josef Kohn Wien. Measures: 96 x 60 x 60 cm Good state of conservation.

With exemplary proportions, fine carvings, and soft, fluid lines, this pair of early 19th century armchairs are among the most elegant in our collection. The chairs are designed in a...

A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather. Circa 1835 and in lovely original condition. This attractive library ar...

Neoclassical Walnut Chairs, Germany 1810 Discover a stunning collection of Neoclassical Walnut Chairs originating from Southern Germany, dating back to approximately 1810-1820. These...

Pair of French 19th century Armchairs, 1820-30 This pair of French 19th century Armchairs dates back to 1820-30 and was made during the Restoration period. The elegant chairs have a ...

A gorgeous, fine and very unusual pair of carved mahogany Regency large hall chairs in wonderful condition. Attributed to world-renowned Gillows of Lancaster and likely made around 1...

19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood construction and finely carved details. The arms of t...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs. In truth, I have never seen a suite of four before, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This suite has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...

For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...

A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs, each with square backs and shell and scroll carved cresting rail, scrolling lion’s head arm supports and turned, gadrooned legs, ...

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g...