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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr And Carved Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr and carved walnut desk chair having a superb quality carved walnut back with a shaped burr walnut splat, shaped open arms, newly reupholstered s...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

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Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair Red velvet seat By Liberty & Co Circa 1885.  
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual early Georgian period walnut hall chairs of 'ladderback' design,  English, circa 1740. Why we like it A very rare example of vernacular design to be so superbly cr...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Walnut

An Art Deco Olive Green Leather Cloud Chair
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Cloud chair. Original walnut castors, re-upholstered in olive green leather with ruched arm rests. Dimensions: H 82cm W 68cm D 50cm Origin: English Date: 1935 Item N...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

An Art Deco Olive Green Leather Cloud Chair
An Art Deco Olive Green Leather Cloud Chair
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H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan English, 21st Century Contemporary Design Height 76.5cm, width 59cm, depth 54.5cm This beautiful piece of contemporary d...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

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Oak, Ash, Walnut

Antique Drawing Room Chair, English, Walnut, Ladies, Side Seat, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room chair. An English, walnut ladies or side seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Delightfully upholstered chair with a fine decorativ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs

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Walnut

1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Pair of 18th Century Hall Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of George II period hall armchairs in black walnut, of unusual 'Windsor' design.   England, circa 1740–50. Why we like them Items that are not merely quirky, but...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Hall Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Hall Armchairs
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Liberty &Co Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair Red velvet seat By Liberty & Co Circa 1885  
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs

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Walnut

Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance. Shown here upholstered in Altfield London’s Grand Mohair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Mohair

Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Spectacular set of 8 Queen Anne style Walnut chairs, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century set of eight Walnut dining / side chairs. Each with wonderful hand carved scrolling decoration with gilded highlights, drop in tapestry and rais...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

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Walnut

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
This is a truly rare opportunity to own an authentic one-of-a-kind piece of worldly history. Originating from the picturesque rolling countryside of Lancashire, England circa 1650-1...
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Antique 17th Century English Rustic Chairs

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Walnut

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
17th Century Quaker Style Chair
H 34 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian walnut and re-upholstered parlour chairs, each having carved and swept frames, raised on ring turned and tapering fluted forelegs with lignum vitae castors - 26"w x...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Outstanding Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding Antique pair of Victorian carved walnut chairs with outstanding carved detail to the lovely shaped backs, one with carved shaped arms, carved rounded front rail standing ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

A good pair of Charles II-period carved walnut chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
A good pair of English late-17th century walnut chairs. Charles II period, circa 1680. Lovely waxed patinated surfaces and colour. The upright, caned high backs well carved. The pi...
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Antique 1680s English Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of George I walnut side chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of George I walnut style side chairs This pair of fine walnut side chairs in the George I style would have been made circa 1885. The waisted shape backs with the central splat ...
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Antique 1880s English George I Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of George I walnut side chairs
Pair of George I walnut side chairs
H 40 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Hepplewhite Style English King chair (Antique Master)
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Iconic ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Ladderback Dining Chair Lucian Ercolani for Ercol England
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A walnut high back chair designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol. The chair has a sticker and an engraving. Beautiful design piece. Object: Chair Designer: Lucian Ercolani for Ercol A...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with carved lower rail and serpentine seat. They stand on elegantly shaped cabriole leg...
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

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Walnut

George II Period Walnut Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An elegant early 18th-century red walnut armchair, circa 1730. This smart and useful desk chair (or 'occasional' chair) has a slip-in seat covered in point d'Hongerie. Of deep pati...
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Antique 1730s English George II Chairs

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Walnut

George II Period Walnut Armchair
George II Period Walnut Armchair
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 22.84 in
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs

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Ceramic, Ash, Walnut

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

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Satin, Walnut

Beautiful Victorian  Satin Walnut  Bedroom Chair
Beautiful Victorian  Satin Walnut  Bedroom Chair
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs, 18th Century England
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs, 18th Century England
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of English Contemporary Georgian Side Chairs.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of English Contemporary Georgian Side Chairs.
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1990s English Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which would ideally suit a bedroom or dressing room. Cartouche shaped back rest surmount...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H1132 + Scotland 1880 + Solid Walnut + Original Finish ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H952
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H952 + Scotland 1880 + Solid Walnut + Original Finish + Typical Balloon...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Edwardian Carved Arm Chairs, Scotland 1900, H983
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Edwardian Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, Parlor Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1900, H983 + Scotland 1900 + Solid walnut + Original finish + S...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1133
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H1133 + Scotland 1880 + Solid Walnut + Original Finish + Shaped top rail ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Carved Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1880, H105
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Hall Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H1050 + Scotland 1890 + Solid Walnut + Original Finish + Havi...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century English Set of Six Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of refined 19th century anique English mahogany wood six chairs. The legs are very elegant with turned wood decorations. The backrest has an elaborate wood carving decoration....
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Antique 1850s English Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century English Set of Six Antique Chairs
19th Century English Set of Six Antique Chairs
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Antique Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1890, H1071
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Hall Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890, H1071 + Scotland 1890 + Walnut + Original Finish + Having pre...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Brocade, Walnut

Georgian Revival Eclectic Set, Unique Set English Style Each in Different Design
By George Hepplewhite, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 chairs and two armchairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was made with the Chippendale and Hepplewhite style chairs that were collected ov...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

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Cherry, Walnut

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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Antique 1880s English George II Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George II veneered walnut chairs of an original colour and patina. Good bold cabriole legs & generous depth, pierced back splats; the seats covered in fragments of 18th Cen...
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Antique 1730s English George II Chairs

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Ash, Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1890, H496
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian walnut balloon back bedroom chair, Scotland 1890, H496 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Shaped top rail Shaped caned seat All standing on turned fr...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Decorative Victorian circa 1880 Walnut Medallion Back Side Dressing Table Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice lovely English Walnut circa 1880 Medallion back side or dressing table chair. A very well made and decorative piece, the timber patina...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian Walnut High Back Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890, H1069 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Tall rounded back with three v...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

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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Antique Early 1900s British Chairs

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Brass

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie Uniacke cotton velvet moss, an almost identical armchair having been published in ‘Engli...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Shaped top rail Open back Lift up upholstered seat All standing on t...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model style armchair with Chesterfield tufting all over Please note th...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair with truly exquisite Royal Coat of Arms Armorial crest embroidered seat and back re...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderfully drawn early 18th century George I walnut shepherd's crook armchair covered in period needlework, circa 1730. England. A simply exquisite example of an early 18th-cen...
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Velvet with Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge, without the wings of it...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Mid 19th Century Carolean Style High Back Walnut Chairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good pair of mid 19th century Carolean style chairs in walnut with caned seats and backs. The high backs with decorative cresting rails carved with leaves and flowerheads, flanked ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Four Samuel Chan Alba Dining Chairs in Solid Walnut, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Set of four Samuel Chan Alba high back dining chairs, designed for Channels of Chelsea. In solid walnut with the original upholstery, in very good condition with light wear consisten...
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Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Liberty & Co Attributed, an English Walnut Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Armchair
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed made by William Birch. An English Arts & Crafts shaped ladder back armchair with ball finials to the back and to the front of the arms with turned supports ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish With shaped back rail above a carved center rail Upholstered lift up seat ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Stuart Scott Furniture Finish Sample Set
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A selection of six of our Stuart Scott Furniture finish samples: Oiled Oak Aged Oak Oiled Walnut Ebonised Oak Ebonised Walnut Black Lacquered Walnut White Limed Oak Ebony Limed Oak E...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

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Brass

Stuart Scott Furniture Finish Sample Set
Stuart Scott Furniture Finish Sample Set
H 0.4 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of six walnut Queen Anne chairs, with nicely shaped crest rail, the splat with burl walnut veneer, slip seats are upholstered with tan leather and are in good condition. The fro...
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Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs
Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Shaped top rail Open back Lift up upholstered seat All standing on turned fr...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

3 Ant. Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bedroom Chairs Wicker Seats, Scotland 1895
Located in Vancouver, BC
3 Ant. Victorian Walnut Inlaid bedroom chairs wicker seats, Scotland 1895, H256 Scotland 1895 Solid Walnut Original Finish Inlaid top rail Pair of inlaid supports on each end ...
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Ant. Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Chair Upholstered Seat, Scotland 1870, H694
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian carved walnut parlor chair upholstered seat, Scotland 1870, H694 Scotland 1870 Solid walnut Original finish Carved top rail Carved shaped back Upholstered seat...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

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Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Side Chair in Walnut by E.W. Godwin, circa 1885
By Goodwin
Located in Faversham, GB
Aesthetic Movement walnut and rush seated chair by E.W. Godwin for William Smee & Son, London. Turned spindle and dowel back with legs united by six-shaped stretchers. British, c...
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

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Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush

Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully presented with exceptional quality an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs

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Walnut

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British Walnut Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of british walnut chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 311 antique and vintage british walnut chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of british walnut chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco british walnut chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made british walnut chairs over the years, but those made by Stuart Scott, Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co and Howard & Sons Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are British Walnut Chairs?

Prices for british walnut chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, british walnut chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $70,782, while the average can fetch as much as $3,129.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.