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Chairs

English Chippendale mahogany side chair circa 1760

English Chippendale mahogany side chair circa 1760

  English Chippendale mahogany side chair circa 1760+. In ladderback form, this side chair has pierced splats executed in serpentine form with reeded details at the cresting. Recently recovered in a soft red velvet. The saddle seat rests above molded Marlboro legs...

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Mahogany Chippendale type side chair, circa 1760.

Mahogany Chippendale type side chair, circa 1760.

Mahogany Chippendale type side chair, circa 1760. The arched pierced horizontal splats each have rosette style openings and feather-like carvings. The crest terminates in well-carved spiral pinwheels and each rests on a molded style. The seat features a recent correct...

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English mahogany Chippendale type side chair

English mahogany Chippendale type side chair

English mahogany Chippendale type side chair, circa 1760+ with a reeded and shaped crest rail above a gothic styled pierced splat. The trapezoidal seat frame has been recently covered in a soft red velvet and rests on square Marlboro type legs with stretchers for...

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Pair of Louis XV fruitwood armchairs of the 18th century

Pair of Louis XV fruitwood armchairs of the 18th century

  Pair of Louis XV fruitwood armchairs of the 18th century. These molded frames are created with many flowing curves. These features are highlighted by foliate carving as well at the crest, the apron, the knees, and feet. Now polished and reupholstered in a proper...

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American country Hepplewhite armchair circa 1785 to 1810.

American country Hepplewhite armchair circa 1785 to 1810.

American country Hepplewhite armchair circa 1785 to 1810. The shield back is carved and pierced in an urn form. The beautifully shaped arms form an accentuated curve designed by a country maker with inspiration. A damask covered slip seat in good order rests on a base...

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American Hepplewhite wing chair of the late 1700s period

American Hepplewhite wing chair of the late 1700s period

American Hepplewhite wing chair of the late 1700s period. This is a tall and stylish example with square tapered legs on brass casters. The crest is arched and flanked by curving wings above horizontally rolled arms. Upholstered now in an attractive but worn...

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French baroque, Louis XIII walnut armchair

French baroque, Louis XIII walnut armchair

French baroque, Louis XIII walnut armchair, 17th century, now covered in a fine damask by Christian Liaigre. A most stylish tall back is held by sweeping front arms above well turned baroque legs joined by stretchers. Wonderful warm old color. Height 43 1/2 inches,...

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Napoleon I period open armchair

Napoleon I period open armchair

Napoleon I period open armchair. A rectangular back and scrolling arms in stylized dolphin heads on a bow fronted seat are held by saber legs. The silk cover will need replacement to your taste.. H. 39", w. 25", d. 26", seat h. 16". $390 starts your comfortable French...

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