18th Century and Earlier Seating
13
2,597
to
223
1,484
1,054
2,597
2,597
2,597
297
210
191
170
166
89
44
32
19
12
9
7
3
2
2
1
1
2,597
10,459
76,250
49,190
5,632
43,331
20,014
1,065
288
1,086
2,607
3,144
11,079
13,757
10,655
4,110
1,512
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Width
to
Depth
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1,814
580
55
137
33
106
23
58
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2,385
690
585
319
312
2,208
623
584
494
442
19
14
4
4
3
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint. Shell motif carved into frieze and crest. Cabriol...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Northern Italian Baroque Period Painted Fir Wood 1-Drawer Confessional Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a demilune shaped top covered in antique leather (with defects) above a conforming case housing a bible drawer and raised on splayed shaped legs.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
18th C. Italian Carved-Wood Cassone Presented on Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood cassone bench with storage from the 18th century. This antique seating bench from Italy has a recessed panel design and front and both short sides; adorned in thickly carved trim and molding with raised oval-shaped foliate accents flanking the front at either side rail. The seat lifts up to reveal ample storage inside. This bench is raised from the floor upon paw-carved feet, which are set at canted angles in an outward fashion. Note that the feet are old, but likely not original to this piece. The wood is rich and warm, with a fabulous old patina from its centuries old age. This 18th century Italian carved-wood bench with storage...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder, that is a very light wood.
In Stockholm they made chairs that are very similar and i...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Swedish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine set of six 18th century Swedish Rococo chairs in their raw wood finish with nice patination. ca 1770 Sweden
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were built to grace an elegant mansion in Sweden, now ready to add style, flair and timeless elegance ...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Mohair, Elm
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish rococo walnut armchair circa 1740-1769. Finely hand-carved in a nice, large scale. Excellent condition. Stable, sold and sturdy. Mortise and tenon joints. Exquisite carved de...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Rare William & Mary Period Carved Oak Daybed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare early 18th century carved oak daybed with fine Primitive form. The frame with turned bobbin stretchers, geometric and stylized bird of prey carvings. The flat cushion upholste...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Grand Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Bergeres, Original Upholstery
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand pair of French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergeres, heavily carved on top, arms, apron, and legs; upholstered in the original needlepoint upholstery on the back, sides, the f...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
A stately pair of 18th Century Rococo sofas newly upholstered in a Scalamandré low pile ecru velvet. These handsome hand carved walnut beauties also have original side secret compar...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Walnut
IMPORTANT RESTORED GEORGE II PERIOD CIRCA 1760 WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, hand dyed, very rare George II circa 1760 Wingback armchair
Please note the ...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Leather
Italian Louis XV Walnut Armchair c.1770
Located in Sharon, CT
A large beautifully carved Walnut Armchair, Italian late eighteenth century in Louis XV style. Reupholstered.
Category
Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa in Original Paint By Johan Lindgren
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine period Gustavian sofa, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. Rosettes on the leg posts with tapered and fluted legs. Signe...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
STUNNiNG 17TH CENTURY ANGLESEY WALES SETTLE BENCH LOVELY HALLWAY TAVERN SEATING
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning mid 17th century circa 1660 original Welsh Anglesey settle bench stamped JJ to the front
Ple...
Category
English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
9 Ft Long 18th Century Welsh Oak Bench.
Located in Skipton, GB
A wonderful bench with a good original finish and rich patina. Having a thick single piece top and four tapered legs.
A good solid bench with a seat width of 25 cm.
Wales 18th centur...
Category
Welsh Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good set of four Yorkshire backstools consisting of three and one similar. Having turned legs and front stretchers. The shaped back crests with carved scrolls, central flower heads...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Late 18th c Baroque Italian Armchair
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
18th C. Tall Italian Armchair with white, pale blue-grey paint , and with gilt detailing. Original Finish.
Extremely charming and highly decorative as well as comfortable. recent...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
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...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Walnut
FINE GOLD GILTWOOD 18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTIQUE BERGERE ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, late 18th century circa 1790 French gold giltwood, Claw & Ball Cab...
Category
French George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Elbow Arm Chair: Antique, Very Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of this very fine quality 18th Century Dutch marquetry elbow arm or desk chair, a versatile piece that could also serve as a side, hall, or car...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs
A rare and lovely set of Italian hand-painted dining chairs consisting of t...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English Georgian Hepplewhite bench exemplifies the elegance and refined taste characteristic of George Hepplewhite's influential designs. The bench features bundled...
Category
English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Elm
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five grad...
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
Sublime Early Georgian circa 1780 Porters Wingback Armchair Postbox Red Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Postbox red leather Georgian Porters wingback armchair, circa 1780.
A very good looking and highly decorative piece. This is an or...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Leather
Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux
Hêtre mouluré, sculpté et teinté
Une assise légèrement affaissée et couture du tissu à reprendre.
Usure de la garnitu...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Beech
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top upholstered in old needlepoint that needs replacement. Turned legs and stretchers.
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
Category
British Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Elm
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original top over a lunette carved frieze, and raised on turned legs joined by a box stretcher.
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair Louis XVI Fauteuils, c. 1780
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Louis XVI gray painted Fauteuils. Both chairs are in overall very good condition and retain their original painted surface with some refreshing. The chairs ar...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original seat over a conforming frieze with chip carved detail, raised on turned legs joined by a box stretcher.
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
18th c. Swedish Primitive Chair with Provenance
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish primitive chair in pine wood from Dalarna, dated and signed, 1749 PIS.
Category
Swedish Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Pine
Georgian mahogany ladder back open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality solid mahogany Georgian period ladder back armchair. It has a huge amount of detail in the back and great amount of shape to the arms. Standing on a styli...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English elm wood stickback Windsor armchair presents an aura of understated elegance and historical depth. Stripped of its original paint, the chair now bares the n...
Category
English Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Elm
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original top over a plain frieze and with turned legs joined by box stretchers.
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Jacobean Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat with frieze carved with carved lunettes. Turned legs joining a box form stretcher.
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 , Art Deco chairs 60's
Located in WEERT, NL
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak. With a small carved decoration in the back rest.
1960s
Width 50
Depth 50
Height 89
Seat height 45
Seat depth 41 cm
Category
Dutch Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry in fruitwood stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this sofa embodies the luxurious tastes of the era while also reflecting the mastery of Dutch artisans in woodworking and decorative arts.
Rosewood, prized for its rich reddish-brown hue and fine grain, was a favored choice among affluent patrons of the 18th century. Its lustrous surface served as a canvas for the art of marquetry, a technique where delicate pieces of contrasting fruitwood are skillfully inlaid to create intricate designs. The marquetry adorning this sofa might depict scenes from nature, floral motifs, or even mythological narratives, showcasing the virtuosity of the craftsmen who brought these visions to life.
During the 18th century, Dutch furniture experienced a period of remarkable innovation and refinement. Influenced by a blend of styles from across Europe, Dutch furniture of this time often featured a harmonious fusion of Baroque grandeur, Rococo whimsy, and Neoclassical symmetry. This eclectic mix resulted in pieces that were not only visually stunning but also functionally versatile, catering to the diverse needs and tastes of their owners.
Investing in an 18th-century Dutch rosewood sofa with marquetry in fruitwood offers more than just a piece of furniture; it provides a tangible connection to a bygone era of prosperity and cultural flourishing. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, such a sofa represents a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Dutch artisans, whose skills continue to captivate admirers centuries later.
Moreover, acquiring an antique Dutch sofa...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
18th century xl Spanish bench ...
Located in Brecht, BE
rare find this xl Spanish bench ... sturdy, with a lovely patina ...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Pine
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 10, High Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Experience the elegance of a rare find with this exquisite set of 10 18th Century Georgian carved mahogany dining chairs, possibly of Cuban origin. Each chair is a testament to fine ...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
17th century Antique Side Chair Wabi Sabi Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Acquire a fragment of pastoral elegance with this original 17th-century farmer's chair, a treasure adorned with hand-carved motifs that complement a minimalist or wabi-sabi style int...
Category
Spanish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Pine
A Set of Seven George III Irish Walnut Dining Chairs 18th Century, Great Scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Seven George III Walnut Dining Chairs, Great Exaggerated Details
To The Carving. Priced Per Chair.
18th Century
Height 38 x width 24 x depth 21 inches.
Category
Northern Irish George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak.
Located in WEERT, NL
De Ster Gelderland Spindle Back dining chair 6 x in solid Oak. With a small carved decoration in the back rest.
1960s
Width 50
Depth 50
Height 89
Seat height 47
Seat depth 41 cm
Category
Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches made in the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled with hor...
Category
Swedish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XVI Leather Ottoman Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome demi lune vintage Louis XVI leather ottoman stools. Covered in cognac colored leather and tufted in the middle. The gilt wood legs are carved in a spiral design. Pai...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Wood Block Stool from Norway, 18th C
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Primitive Wood Block Stool from Norway, 18th C
A unique masterpiece hailing from the serene landscapes of Norway. This stool embodies the essence of Nordic craftsmanship, bringing a ...
Category
Norwegian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
Category
Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Giltwood
18th Century Venetian Side Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of the prettiest side chairs you will ever see. This is Venetian and ready for your home.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
17th Century English Wainscot Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 17th-century English oak Wainscot armchair stands as a testament to the era's masterful craftsmanship and artistic expression. The chair's standout feature, a carved d...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 18th Century Oak Settle.
Located in Skipton, GB
Early 18th Century Oak Settle in very good original condition, retaining all the original rails , arms and legs. Having the original front and side stretchers, the rear one is missin...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric Set of Six
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Swiss alp escabelle B 51
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 51
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Wood
18th century country settle with fold down table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very unusual and rare late 18th early 19th century pine settle with fold down table. Great patina and wear all over. Full of character and originality. Makes the ideal talk...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century French Louis XIII style gothic carved oak armchair, the carved crest having trefoil accents, above the back decorated with quatrefoil panels, continuing to the scrolled ...
Category
French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Oak
Tuscan Walnut and Leather Bench
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved walnut bench with 2 stretchers, checkered patterned leather and finished with woven trim. From the area of Tuscany.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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