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Item Ships From: England
Organic Loop Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Loop Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 5 + 2AP. Dimensions: D 73 x W 83 x H 70 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless stee...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hex Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Copper by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Hex Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Copper by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 50 + 10 AP. Dimensions: D 50 x W 45 x H 78 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished copper. Julian Mayor is a Br...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Copper

Swedish Art Deco Dining Chairs Set of 6 Marquetry Dark Honey, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Art Deco dining chairs with the distinctive inlaid seat backs with beautiful detailed marquetry figures of woman. The top grade flame ven...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco England - Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Ornate Hand Carved Solid Wood circa 1900 American Eagle Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of extremely ornate hand carved American eagle armchairs. What can I say, these have to be the mo...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Estate circa 1840 Royal Crown Stamped Oxblood Leather Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Royal Estate stamped oxblood leather and oak circa 1840 throne armchair A very good looking w...
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1840s English Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural chair in black and white, one of a kind, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Prima' chair is a one of a kind sculptural design, meticulously hand crafted in the lengthy, laborious process of stucco scagliola. The making of the chair resembles to sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Steel

Julia Chiaramonti Sedia 1 chair - France, 2023
By Julia Chiaramonti
Located in London, GB
The Sedia 1 chair is made using a singular sheet of stainless steel. The steel, folded, then polished, reflects the external world back onto its mirrored...
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2010s French England - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Curule Style Mahogany Armchair, circa 1890
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Curule style open armchair in the manor of the design of Thomas. Hope. This attractive late 19th century chair has a moulded X frame facade with ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut Bedroom Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut bedroom small chair , in original condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please h...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Satin, Walnut

Maxalto Black Febo Dining Chair by Antonio Citterio, Set on Four
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Black Febo Dining Chair by Maxalto, a stunning addition to any dining space. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Welded Mirror-Polished Copper by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Fernando Chair Closed Sides in Welded Mirror-Polished Copper by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 75 x W 85 x H 79 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished copper. Julia...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Copper

19th Century oak turners chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality and highly decorative 19th Century oak turners chair, having a high back with angled turned arms and supported on three turned legs united by turned stretchers, tria...
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1840s British Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Oak

EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare full restored circa 1840-1860 Harpists Muscians chair with hand dyed brown leath...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
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Late 19th Century Chesterfield Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Slab Chair by Temper Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab Chair by Temper Studio Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 70 cm. Materials: Ash and concrete. Commissioned as a concierge desk for a new residential development in East London, the or...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Gastone Rinaldi, Pair of chairs model. DU
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
For Rima c.1950s Brass and padded vinyl leather H80 x W47 x D52 cm Seat Height 45cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Brass

1 of a Kind Pair of Brown Leather Philippe Starck Cassina Eurostar Egg Armchairs
By Stark
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind pair of Phillippe Stark designed for Cassina Eurostar brown leather swivel Egg chairs These are the only pair in the world with this colour finish, there were 100 made originally in 2002, as mentioned they were designed by the genius that is Phillipe Stark for Cassina who were commissioned by Eurostar. This pair has been hand dyed by my Ralph Lauren trained leather polisher, the colour is exclusive to us and is a whisky brown About the designer: French designer Philippe Starck's prophetic awareness of ecological implications, his enthusiasm for imagining new lifestyles, his determination to change the world, his commitment to sustainability, his love of ideas, have taken him from one iconic creation to another. From everyday products like furniture and lemon squeezers to revolutionary mega-yachts, vibrant hotels and the miraculous technologies of individual wind turbines and the electric car...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Francesco Soro Patoz chairs for ICF - Italy, 1990s
By Francesco Soro
Located in London, GB
A lightness and purity of line; the Patoz chairs are pared back the simplest of geometries. Each chair consists of a chromed steel rod structure, painted black, with a seat and backr...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholster Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with bronze dolphin handles A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...
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1880s French Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lloyd Loom 1960s “Stingray” Retro Arm Chair A Quirky statement piece of its ti
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lloyd Loom 1960s “Stingray” Retro Arm Chair A Quirky statement piece of its time, “The Lloyd Loom Stingray” the chair is in pretty good condition for its age no major faults just g...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Magistretti Carimate Dining Chair by CINNY Hand Finished with Custom Seatpads
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The much-adored Carimate Chair, coveted amongst Magistretti collectors, is a sophisticated addition to any dining table setting. They were originally crafted for the Carimate golf cl...
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1960s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Oak

Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From Quality Timber. Circa 1850 The Front Legs Being of a Ring Turned and Fluted Form, The Ba...
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1850s Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1960s Tall Ladderback Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of tall ladderback chairs A striking pair of high-back chairs from the 1960s, exuding a bold tribal-inspired aesthetic. The dramatically tall ladder-back design is crafted from...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design of Giles Grendey’s . English Circa 1880. A wonderful sofa having scroll back supp...
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1880s English George II Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rupert Bevan Luna Dining Chair - Lacquered
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a hybrid interpretation of chairs by Pierre Jeanneret and Jean Prouvé, the Luna Dining Chair is lightweight, airy and, depending on the finishes selected, playful and col...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak, Lacquer

Octagon Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Octagon Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 52 x W 116 x H 87 cm. Materials: Mir...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Set of Six Late 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, with red leather seats
Located in London, GB
With looped and reeded backs, with carved paterae depicting the crest of the Knatchbull-Hugessen family (a known family related to Mountbattens, with extensive diplomatic and ambassa...
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Late 19th Century English Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Italian Walnut Antique circa 1860 Throne Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Italian circa 1860 hand carved walnut throne armchairs with period upholstery A wonderfully decorative and super or...
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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Danish Brown Leather Mid-Century Modern Armchair Chesterfield Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s brown leather armchair and ottoman set with Chesterfield floating buttons A very good looking well made and dare I say cool pair. As with all Danish furniture...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
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Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a rich cognac brown leather upholstery. It features a shaped, curved back with scrolled...
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Early 1900s British Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solaris Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Solaris Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 74 x W 76 x H 79 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless steel. J...
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2010s British Post-Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail. The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian England - Chairs

Materials

Birch

Julian Mayor, "Fernando", Chair, 2012
By Julian Mayor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Julian Mayor’s process encompasses both digital design and traditional fabrication. Each piece recasts technology as sculpture while glistening with a splendid metallic sheen and cur...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine Antique Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period uphol...
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A Fine Pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs
Located in Bakewell, GB
A fine pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs with shaped cresting rails and front stretches all of good colour and patination. 120cms high 45 wide cm...
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17th Century English Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Oak

Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm Materials: American black walnut, black leather Also available in European white oak, wax oiled ...
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2010s British Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
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20th Century English Regency England - Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chair for XO, France 1985, six available
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Six available in total. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair...
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1980s French Modern Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four in the set. Sweden, c1970s. Could work well with a cushion to raise the height if needed. Surface scratches and wear but structurally sound. Dimensions: 49.5 W...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rare Set of Eight Orum Mobler Ashwood Dining Chairs Table
By Ørum Møbler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of original Orum Mobler Ash dining chairs. These chairs are part of a suite, I have the matching book...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chair , Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Kilim Upholstered Folding Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original Victorian circa 1880 hand made Military Campaign folding chair with Kilim upholstery A very good looking and highly colle...
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1880s English Kilim Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Very Rare Pair of Hermes Paris Cherrywood Chairs Luxury Premium
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this one of a kind pair of custom made Hermes Paris Cherry wood chairs with the H back rests RRP £22,000 These are the only c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Early 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of elegant Regency period 'Klismos' chairs, enriched with gilding and brass mounts England, circa 1810. Why we like them  These superb quality, wonderfully stylish Klismos ...
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Early 19th Century Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beautiful Chair Frame Solid Timber Wood Ring Mosaic Decorated
By sicis
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 carved oak frame depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a Regency library chair, the frame is ornately carved in oak and depicts Lion's heads The chair is 100% solid and stable, the frame has been checked, we have also deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom. The velour oxblood upholstery is nice and vintage circa 1940's, it has one small repaired patch to the back, otherwise its all good Dimensions Height:- 77cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 68cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. A privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating...
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1810s English Regency Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of six Les Arcs Chairs, Charlotte Perriand, 1960s/70s
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. These chairs were commissioned to be made by DalVera. Very nice chrome t...
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Mid-20th Century England - Chairs

Materials

Steel

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous and on trend pair of English grotto chairs Elegant carved with rococo motifs including shell back rests Such a characterful pair and great as accent chairs We date this pair...
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1930s Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Victorian Heraldic Crested Chairs – Circa 1850
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of 4 Victorian Heraldic Crested Chairs – Circa 1850 This set of four Victorian chairs, crafted circa 1850, features intricately carved wooden frames with British Isle crests at ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and J...
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1920s Polish Art Deco Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster with Burr Walnut panels A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Burr Walnut panels before, the leather seat pads have been restored by my leather polishers, they have been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
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18th Century English Regency Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath The chair...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather. Dimensions: H101 x W71 x D84 cm.
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern England - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ebonised Tub Chair, in the style of Godwin.
Located in London, GB
Charming ‘Anglo Japanese’ ebonised tub chair in the style of E.W. Godwin. England c. 1870s Provenance: Fine Art Society, Bond Street, London 1980s, Priva...
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1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morr...
Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1970 s Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Arm Chair - Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Arm Chair - Various Quantities Available. Good quality batch of classic bentwood arm chairs with a typical 70's fan back design. The cha...
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1970s French Vintage England - Chairs

Materials

Beech

Leather Carver Office Chair from Princess Diana s Family Estate Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer this stunning burgundy leather mahogany carver armchair from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the items is that Lord Rothschild in the 1980s leased the property, at that time the house was restored, the pieces furnished the offices, meeting rooms and the newly restored State rooms. Included with each listing is a picture of the piece in situs This chair is part of a small suite, I have a pair of visitors chairs...
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20th Century English Victorian England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Mini Boxing Glove, designed by Swiss artists Susi & Ueli Berger around 1970, is a playful and distinctive piece of functional art. Manufactured by the renowned Swiss furniture ma...
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20th Century Swiss Other England - Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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