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Seating — Singles/Pairs/Threes of Chairs (all types) - Furniture - Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Seating - Singles/Pairs/Threes of Chairs (all types)
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| *** | Two rare early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Orientalist salon chairs, displaying Moorish influences, ebonised walnut frames with incised Eastern designs. The original (goat skin) parchment upholstery hand painted with gestural restrained floral… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George III style open arm elbow chairs, the reeded scrolling arms on turned supports, shaped stretchers, upholstered wide backs and feet in an apricot check cotton covers, studded detail. | *** |  |
| *** | Two old Dutch marquetry side chairs, of 18th century style with vase shaped splats, inlaid with urns, flowers and birds, drop-in seats of striped silk, serpentine fronts and cabriole front legs. 52 cm x 44 cm x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage French leather club chairs, caramel tan tone, wear commensurate with age. 82 cm x 77 cm x 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Victorian carved walnut framed leather grandfather arm chair, the tan leather including buttoned back, scroll arm supports. Raised on white porcelain and brass casters. | *** |  |
| *** | Eight good quality Louis XVI-style rosewood dining chairs, with well carved decoration of fruit, flowers, scrolls and leaves, turned and fluted front legs, shaped fronts and quality brocade fabric covers. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of rimu Roy Lippincott lecture chairs, designed for the Old Arts/Clock Tower Building (1926) at 22 Princes St Auckland which Lippincott also designed. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century walnut Black Forest carved hall chair, the back carved with heraldic beasts and shield, the front apron which forms the supports carved with the green man and conforming beasts, carved side aprons, plain back support. 47 x 40 x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of good vintage French style carved giltwood wing back armchairs, the domed backs with floral detail, scroll arms and legs, the red showing through in parts, recently upholstered with under-lining of brushed cream toned cotton | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency leather and mahogany library chair, mushroom-toned old leather on a restrained scrolling mahogany frame with upholstery nail detail, on brass and ceramic casters. Width 76 cm, depth 56 cm, height 107 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Biedermeier side chairs, curved back rails with pierced vase splats, sabre legged, upholstered in a floral and stripe fabric. 48 x 49 x 79 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A French canape and pair of matching bergeres, parcel gilt wood frame, upholstered in cream linen with loose down filled cushions. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of contemporary designer ebonised wood and mustard leather Gainsborough chairs, open arms, brass studded detail to the base edge, the back with Chippendale type irregular trellis design. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of American wingback armchairs of Georgian style with cabriole front legs, shell motifs with ball and claw feet - self patterned red brocade covers and loose feather filled cushions, Brewster & Stroud, Ohio. One chair with slight discolouration | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French style bergere chairs, restrained wood frame, upholstered in a lemon and caramel Regency stripe, with additional seat cushion. 70 x 50 x 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Regency elbow chairs decorated with classical elements, the top rails carved with an ebonised dog head mask flanked by anthemion above a double curved back splat centred by a quatrefoil foliate boss, the uprights with acanthus leaf detailing,… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Syrian armchair, profusely inlaid with mother of pearl decorations. 65 x 44 x 100 cm. Provenance: The Marjorie Lowe Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old French Baronial armchairs, upholstered in a tapestry fabric with upholstery stud detailing, the fruit wood frame with carved arms, front apron and paw feet. Some old borer and fabric showing some wear. 65 x 63 x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage leather wingback armchairs, caramel toned leather with upholstery nail detail, square section legs, require minor attention. 80 x 67 x 94 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old cream paint finish open elbow chair, of French Louis XVI style with restrained carved decoration, turned and fluted front legs and green and ivory coloured fruit and flower decorated cotton covers, together with a matching single chair. | *** |  |
| *** | An elegant Regency mahogany bergere chair, the scroll decorated arms supported on full slender turned baluster columns, the back slightly curved with bow seat, turned front legs and sabre back legs. Slight faults to frame, old brocade covers well worn | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of leather club chairs, the shaped backs with fixed cushions, the seats with loose cushions, the roll arms with decorative studding, raised on short square tapering legs | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of lightly whitewashed oak framed bergeres, upholstered in natural linen coloured fabric. Purchased Le Monde. As new. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of fine William IV walnut framed library elbow chairs, upholstered in tan hide, the panelled backs, arms and legs detailed with restrained carving, bosses, fluting and beading, the tapering front legs terminating in porcelain casters | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French giltwood framed wingback chairs upholstered with loose cushioned seats in a red salmon self-patterned brocade, the scalloped back rail detailed with carved foliate decoration, the arms and supports with acanthus detailing, raised on… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Dutch18th century walnut and beech marquetry high back chairs, the shaped back inlaid with floral decoration, conforming decoration to the frame, upholstered in a striped self-patterned fabric, ball and claw feet to front legs. 50 x 40 x 114 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite style carver chairs, the back splat decorated with a fan and ear of wheat, the seats upholstered in a self-patterned fabric, square section legs to the front. 55 x 44 x 94 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of contemporary Norwegian 'Rykken & Co.' laminated rosewood and leather lounge chairs, the black leather loose cushions with buttoned detail and fixed headrest, the pair with one matching stool, maker's marks to base of each | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French Empire mahogany armchairs, volute scrolls to the arm terminals, supports and front legs, upholstered in a black cord with upholstery nail detail. 58 cm x 54 cm x 95 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian Arts & Crafts. metamorphic library steps, decorative bar backs to the chair, leather inserts to the steps. 38 x 33 x 85 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Designers Collection French style arm chairs, the scrolling wood frame upholstered in a silver self-patterned velvet, separate seat and back cushions, raised on short scrolling cabriole legs. 87 x 100 x 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A unique early 20th century Anglo Indian Peacock chair, the bird's head and neck forming the front leg, the sides with carved bird legs and the birds tail supporting the back with wings forming the arms, the chair back having a well carved panel featuring… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century elm low back Windsor chairs, shaped splat back, wide seats, turned legs. 52 x 48 x 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage leather club chair, velvet button cushion seat, large upholstery nail details, raised on bun feet. 86 x 72 x 92 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian oak baronial armchair, the highly ornate framed carved with birds and foliage with crouching lions carved on the arms, upholstered in a heraldic motif fabric (fabric requires attention). 64 x 62 x 135 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage carved giltwood French fauteuil armchairs, acanthus leaf detail to the oval back frames, open arms and supports, turned and reeded legs, vintage striped upholstery requiring attention | *** |  |
| *** | Two old Dutch marquetry side chairs, of 18th century style with vase shaped splats, drop-in seats, serpentine fronts and cabriole front legs. One with a floral tapestry cover, the other plain green cotton. Some old repairs. | *** |  |
| *** | A good quality William IV period mahogany library chair, with open elbows, slightly curved back, swan neck supports to the arms, acanthus carved legs with original large brass casters - with brass studded, deep buttoned mottled olive green leather… | *** |  |
| *** | A George III country elm and beech Windsor armchair, the hoop back with central pierced splat flanked by plain spindles, turned arm supports, legs and base stretchers, shaped elm seat. | *** |  |
| *** | Six George III walnut Chippendale dining chairs, pierced splat back, drop in seats upholstered in a terracotta fabric, raised on square section legs. | *** |  |
| *** | A French walnut double cane filled bergere chair of Louis XV style with leaf, flower and scroll carved decoration, shaped front, cabriole front legs and studded red and cream fabric covers with a loose cushion. Ex. Harrods | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian leather wing back chair, curved arms, chocolate brown leather with upholstery nail detail, separate seat cushion, raised on cabriole legs. Wear commensurate with age. 82 x 62 x 103 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian Renaissance influenced armchairs with X-stretcher bases with mask bosses, the arms carved with beast's head terminals, joining the back with comic marks, the back rail surmounted by a carved shield with griffin supports. Upholstered… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Dutch marquetry side chairs of 18th century style, with vase shaped splats, serpentine fronts, drop-in seats and cabriole front legs. Some old repairs and covers require replacing. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XVI style bergere armchairs, with scrolling, gilded arms, feet and aprons decorated in floral and leaf motifs, upholstered in an apple green self patterned silk brocade. 60 x 72 x 109 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of wingback armchairs, upholstered in a fawn suede with upholstery nail detail. 74 x 81 x 100 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II mahogany Suffolk open elbow armchairs, plain square spindle back, curved arms, raised on square section legs, mellow worn patina. 52 x 42 x 84 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French style armchairs, the mahogany frame with carved decoration, tapering reeded legs, upholstered in a self-patterned blue and mushroom fabric with piped detail. 83 x 70 x 88 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Baronial open elbow armchairs, the scrolling mahogany frame carved with acanthus leaf decoration, stretcher base, upholstered in a chocolate brown velvet. 62.5 x 78 x 102 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century French carved beech framed, caned and upholstered duchesse brisee (bergere chair and matching ottoman), the wing back chair with restrained floral and scroll carved detail, caned panels to the sides and back, contemporary… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French style open elbow armchairs, the gilded floral frame upholstered in a self-patterned cream and copper brocade. 66 cm x 58 cm x 101 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of rosewood framed Victorian grandmother and grandfather chairs, the frames carved in high relief to the arching back with flowering tendrils, a similar carving embellishes the front rail and the arms of the grandfather chair. Both upholstered… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of antique French style bergere armchairs, carved and painted frames with silken pale gold upholstery patterned with scrolling tendrils. | *** |  |
| *** | A William IV mahogany spoon-back elbow chair, with turned and decorated front legs, studded green leather button backed upholstery with loose cushion, on casters. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of rimu Roy Lippincott lecture chairs, designed for the Old Arts/Clock Tower Building (1926) at 22 Princes St, Auckland which Lippincott also designed. Professional restoration to the seat of one chair. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French style open elbow armchairs, the gilded frames with reeded and floral decoration, upholstered in a striped linen. 63 x 56 x 96 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George II style wing back armchairs, upholstered in a blue floral patterned fabric. 77 x 73 x 121 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early 18th century oak hall chairs, the backs with carved male figures, heads and stylised fish, wood seats, turned legs with front stretcher, some age cracks to seats. 47 x 37 x 110 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Victorian gentleman's library open armchair, the mahogany frame with restrained scroll back and arms, turned front legs, raised on brown porcelain and brass casters, the fine trellis pattern upholstery with dark ground, button back, generous… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage leather club chair, a mellow light chocolate brown tone, on casters. 85 cm x 91 cm x 91 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of French giltwood framed fauteuils, upholstered in polka dot cut moquette linen, with loose cushions. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian ash and elm broad arm Windsor chair, traditional central pierced slat back and spindles, turned uprights to the curving arms, raised on turned legs and stretcher base. 57 x 46 x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian gilded open elbow armchairs, the decorative gilded frame with ivory linen upholstery. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late Victorian walnut framed grandmother and grandfather chairs, the arms of the grandfather chair with acanthus scroll carving, each raised on turned front legs, upholstered in green buttoned-backed velvet. | *** |  |
| *** | A William IV mahogany and green leather wing back library armchair, with buttoned detailing, raised on tapering hexagonal front legs terminating in porcelain casters. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French 'Baronial' armchairs, curving and scrolling arms decorated with large carved ram's heads to each end, the chair back with carved lion's head terminals and small carved acanthus leaf corbels, turned fluted legs, with carved decoration to… | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian fruitwood country Windsor chair, solid splat back, requires some attention. 61 cm x 41 cm x 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Roy Lippincott design rimu swivel chair for Auckland University professorial offices, shaped seat, raised on substantial base. 53 x 48 x 97 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage French leather club chairs, light caramel leather with chocolate brown piping, separate seat cushions. Require minor attention. 80 x 75 x 79 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good George III yew and burr timber Windsor armchair shaped and pierced splat, shaped seat, the bow stretcher with two supports. Good patina. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ebonised beech framed baronial armchairs, the backs upholstered in sections of pony hide, the seats upholstered in black leather, the front stretchers carved with shell and scroll designs, raised on stylised paw feet | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian elm Windsor chair, the traditional central pierced slat back and spindles, shaped seat, raised on turned legs and stretcher base. 55 x 42 x 103 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian elm Windsor chair, the traditional central pierced slat back and spindles, shaped seat, raised on substantial turned legs and curving stretcher base. 57 x 46 x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ebonised beech framed baronial armchairs, the backs upholstered in sections of pony hide, the seats upholstered in black leather, front stretchers carved with shell and scroll designs, raised on stylised paw feet. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage leather upholstered roll arm club-type chair, the brown leather darkened at the arms and centre back, swollen square section wood feet raised on casters. An old kilim cushion to the seat. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French fauteuil open armchairs, the frames carved with foliate decoration and paint finish, the seats and backs upholstered in ivory silk brocade patterned with flowering and fruiting tendrils | *** |  |
| *** | An old French carved walnut elbow chair, slightly smaller and similar to above | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XVI style bergere chairs, the serpentine frames painted in soft greens, the back carved with an open scroll detail framed by scrolling leaves detailed with parcel gilt. Upholstered in pale green velvet | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian leather high back chair, shaped button back, upholstery nail detail, seat cushion, carved decoration to frame and front legs, some distress to leather.70 x 77 x 110 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A French style open elbow armchair, the oversize chair upholstered in an elegant gold and red fabric with upholstery stud embellishment, the ornate frame gilded with red undertones. 83 x 62 x 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A leather wingback club chair, chocolate brown, leather upholstery with studded detail, loose seat cushion, tapering square section legs, maker's label Artsome, pleasantly worn. 80 x 90 x 104 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of good Victorian mahogany carved frame grandfather chairs, scrolling open arms and frame detail, red and gold check upholstered, brass castors. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French style bergere wingback chairs, carved wood frame, upholstered in a cream Regency stripe fabric with piped embellishment. 80 x 65 x 110 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A modern tan leather wingback armchair of Georgian style with square section front legs and stretcher base, studded and deep buttoned and with loose cushion. Moran of Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | A deep red leather wing back chair, with buttoned back and exposed stud detail framing the back and arms, the seat with loose cushion, raised on cabriole legs | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Cromwellian style oak single chairs, the carved and pierced arched top rails supported on tapering turned column supports, cane filled seats and backs, turned stretcher bases and Spanish hoof feet. Some distress. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Nicholas Gollingnon walnut campaign chair, the caned seat stamped with maker's details to the base, 'Gollingnon's Patent Sept. 19 1868', original finish | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian walnut grandfather chair, floral decoration to the frame, scrolling arms and legs, button back, upholstered in a self-patterned brocade. 72 x 70 x 93 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A set of eight William IV mahogany bar-back dining chairs, plain with turned and fluted front legs and drop-in velvet seats - six singles and a pair of carver chairs with scroll arms. | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary leather wingback armchair and matching oblong ottoman light mushroom, with upholstery nail detailing, raised on square section legs. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality late 19th century French duchesse brisee, of typical couch/chair form with reeded exposed walnut frame, the pale salmon pink silk upholstery showing slight distress, length 166 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency period black lacquered elbow chair with caned seat painted in grisaille with putto, flowers and trophy urns along with ropework detailed in gilt penwork outlining the back fretwork, and with hop vines festooning the arms | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian Sheraton Revival bergere, upholstered in a self-patterned gold and ivory fabric. 64 x 70 x 96 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of uncommon Victorian rosewood detailed corner chairs, the arched buttoned backs and sprung seats upholstered in tan suede, the carved rosewood scroll arms and feet with acanthus leaf detail. Original brass castors, height 76 cm, width 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Georgian mahogany Sheraton style carver chairs, the back splat decorated with wheat and drapery, the seat recently upholstered in a pastel floral tapestry, square section tapering legs with spade foot to the front. 54 x 47 x 98 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Six Regency mahogany bar back dining chairs, the two carvers with scrolling swan neck arms and decorative detail to mid-rail, carved and turned detail to front legs, brown leatherette upholstery with upholsterer's studs, the four side chairs with slightly… | *** |  |