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A Fabulous Fully Restored 19th Century Nursing Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century well figured mahogany nursing chair of exceptional quality and finely hand
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

A Fabulous Fully Restored 19th Century Nursing Chair
A Fabulous Fully Restored 19th Century Nursing Chair

A Fabulous Fully Restored 19th Century Nursing Chair

H 33.25 in W 21.75 in D 27 in
19th century nursing chair J Kendell & co - Leeds
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century iron back nursing chair by J Kendall & co of Leeds. Raise on turned
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

19th century nursing chair J Kendell & co - Leeds
19th century nursing chair J Kendell & co - Leeds

19th century nursing chair J Kendell & co - Leeds

H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair / Armchair In Mahogany ( REF AF-3142 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Magnificent Victorian Spoon Back Nursing Chair / Armchair In mahogany The chair is upholstered in a
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair / Armchair In Mahogany ( REF AF-3142 )
Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair / Armchair In Mahogany ( REF AF-3142 )

Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair / Armchair In Mahogany ( REF AF-3142 )

H 37.41 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair

H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Victorian nursing/lounge chair from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair Sweden
Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair Sweden

Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair Sweden

H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
A Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Victorian nursing/lounge chair from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

A Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair , Sweden
A Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair , Sweden

A Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair , Sweden

H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century

H 44.5 in W 20.75 in D 29 in
A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a pair of Victorian nursing/lounge chairs from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden
A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden

A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden

H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut nursing chair the foliate carved frame with needlepoint upholstered back and seat. All
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Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair

Walnut Framed Nursing Chair

H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 27.5 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Salon nursing chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood & Walnut inlay Please
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL

H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an Aesthetic Movement ebonized nursing chair, with a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs

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Walnut

Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair
Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair

Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair

H 29 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard & sons smallest bedroom chairs covered in pink H&S organic ticking, standing on polished
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs
Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs

Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs

H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in
Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
gilt walnut nursing chair, with a carved lotus flower, and ring-turned legs with original brass and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair
Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair

Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair

H 29 in W 20 in D 21 in
Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower
By Gregory & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Gregory and Co. Regent St. London. An aesthetic movement nursing chair with a stylized sunflower
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower
Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower

Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
well designed architectural Gothic Revival oak upholstered nursing or low chair with ebonized circular
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Slipper Chairs

Materials

Oak

John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair
John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair

John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair

H 35.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Aesthetic movement nursing chair, possibly by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality English armchair from the Aesthetic movement period. With original carved ebonised frame that has Amboyna wood details along the top. Great look for a cor...
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

English Aesthetic movement nursing chair, possibly by Maple & Co
English Aesthetic movement nursing chair, possibly by Maple & Co

English Aesthetic movement nursing chair, possibly by Maple & Co

H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in

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'Gold Frog' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Gold Frog is an antique nursing chair from the 19th century (1850-1875). Also known as a
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

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Cotton

'Gold Frog' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
'Gold Frog' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century

'Gold Frog' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Foxy Lady is a so called nursing chair from the second half of the 19th century. The chair is
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

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Cotton

'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century
'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century

'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Ebonized Victorian Nursing or Slipper Chair
Located in Werkendam, NL
This nursing chair with it's beautifully executed back will be an asset to anybody's home. The
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ebonized Victorian Nursing or Slipper Chair
19th Century Ebonized Victorian Nursing or Slipper Chair

19th Century Ebonized Victorian Nursing or Slipper Chair

H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Victorian Nursing Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
English finely carved mahogany Victorian Nursing chair. Recently reupholstered with beige velvet
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Nursing Chair
Victorian Nursing Chair

Victorian Nursing Chair

H 44 in W 19 in D 20 in
English Spoon Lounge Chair 19th Century Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century carved walnut chair. Reupholstered in a very good textured button
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

English Spoon Lounge Chair 19th Century Walnut Nursing Chair
English Spoon Lounge Chair 19th Century Walnut Nursing Chair

English Spoon Lounge Chair 19th Century Walnut Nursing Chair

H 36.86 in W 23.39 in D 28.59 in
Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This is an antique nursing chair from the second part of the 19th century (1850-1900), also known
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Chairs

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Cotton

Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip
Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip

Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery
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Antique Late 19th Century British Corner Chairs

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Mahogany

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Set of Two 19th Century German Rosewood Nursing or Slipper Chairs
Located in Werkendam, NL
The ideal set for a ladies boudoir. The aforementioned sizes are indicative, please contact our office for the exact dimensions.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Slipper Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Two 19th Century German Rosewood Nursing or Slipper Chairs
Set of Two 19th Century German Rosewood Nursing or Slipper Chairs

Set of Two 19th Century German Rosewood Nursing or Slipper Chairs

H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
19th Century English Edwardian Nursing or Fireside Slipper Chair, Belgian Linen
Located in Savannah, GA
A nursing chair or low fireside chair newly upholstered in taupe Belgian linen with tufted back
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Antique 1880s English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century English Edwardian Nursing or Fireside Slipper Chair, Belgian Linen
19th Century English Edwardian Nursing or Fireside Slipper Chair, Belgian Linen

19th Century English Edwardian Nursing or Fireside Slipper Chair, Belgian Linen

H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Edwardian Nursing Chair 1850-1900 with Vintage Grain Sack
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This is an Edwardian nursing chair from the second part of the 19th century (1850-1900) also known
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Nursing Chair 1850-1900 with Vintage Grain Sack
Antique Edwardian Nursing Chair 1850-1900 with Vintage Grain Sack

Antique Edwardian Nursing Chair 1850-1900 with Vintage Grain Sack

H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Antique Mahogany Nursing, Lounge or Bedroom Chair Excellent Condition
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
The chair is raised upon elegant cabriole legs to the front and plain splayed legs to the rear All
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Mahogany

Victorian Antique Mahogany Nursing, Lounge or Bedroom Chair Excellent Condition
Victorian Antique Mahogany Nursing, Lounge or Bedroom Chair Excellent Condition

Victorian Antique Mahogany Nursing, Lounge or Bedroom Chair Excellent Condition

H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Nursing chair Period: Victorian Wood: Mahogany Condition: Good condition. A few marks to frame
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Nursing Chair
Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Nursing Chair

Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Nursing Chair

H 42.92 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Gillows 19th century Victorian ebonised armchair, nursing chair or prie dieu. A high
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu
Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu

Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu

H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a pair of 19th century nursing chairs from Myanmar in excellent condition. The seats are
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Chairs

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Silk, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a pair of 19th century nursing chairs from Myanmar in excellent condition. The seats are
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Burmese Nursing Chairs with Silk Covered Seats

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
19th Century Victorian Satinwood Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian nursing chair, circa 1880 in date, made from solid satinwood and
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

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Velvet, Satinwood

19th Century Victorian Satinwood Nursing Chair
19th Century Victorian Satinwood Nursing Chair

19th Century Victorian Satinwood Nursing Chair

H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
7215 FIRESIDE NURSING CHAIR
Located in New Orleans, LA
GREY PAINTED WOODEN CHAIR ROPE SEAT, LINEN CUSHION
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

7215 FIRESIDE NURSING CHAIR
7215 FIRESIDE NURSING CHAIR

7215 FIRESIDE NURSING CHAIR

H 31 in W 27 in D 19 in
Rare 19th Century Regency Mahogany Shaped Bergere Nursing Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful Color And Patina On This Regency Chair Circa 1815. Seat Height: 15 1/4" Seat Width
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Rare 19th Century Regency Mahogany Shaped Bergere Nursing Chair
Rare 19th Century Regency Mahogany Shaped Bergere Nursing Chair

Rare 19th Century Regency Mahogany Shaped Bergere Nursing Chair

H 34.75 in W 18.75 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Nursing Chair, English Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Regency, antique nursing chair dating to circa 1820. The quality walnut frame glows in
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Antique Nursing Chair, English Regency, circa 1820
19th Century Antique Nursing Chair, English Regency, circa 1820

19th Century Antique Nursing Chair, English Regency, circa 1820

H 88 in W 46 in D 56 in
Stunning 19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Nursing Chair Birds & Flowers All over
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and flowers from top to bottom nursing spoon back chair A very good looking and well made period
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning 19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Nursing Chair Birds & Flowers All over
Stunning 19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Nursing Chair Birds & Flowers All over

Stunning 19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Nursing Chair Birds & Flowers All over

H 44.1 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Bobbin Nursing Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Napoleon III ebonized bobbin nursing side chair circa 1850s, having a turned
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Bobbin Nursing Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Bobbin Nursing Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Bobbin Nursing Chair

H 39 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut nursing chair the foliate carved frame with needlepoint upholstered back and seat. All
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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair

Walnut Framed Nursing Chair

H 41.5 in W 21.5 in D 27 in
Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Birchwood Low Seat or Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
decades of the 19th century for a number of stylistic reasons. The bar back became fashionable in the Late
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Birchwood Low Seat or Nursing Chair

Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Birchwood Low Seat or Nursing Chair

H 32 in W 19 in D 24 in
Antique Side Chair, 19th Century, Nursing, Salon, English, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side chair, a 19th century nursing or salon chair in English walnut dating to
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Side Chair, 19th Century, Nursing, Salon, English, Walnut, circa 1820
Antique Side Chair, 19th Century, Nursing, Salon, English, Walnut, circa 1820

Antique Side Chair, 19th Century, Nursing, Salon, English, Walnut, circa 1820

H 42.13 in W 19 in D 20.08 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early victorian mahogany salon nursing chair circa 1850. Carved button back back rest with show
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair
Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair

Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair

H 37 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Carved Mahogany Empire Influenced Nursing Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning pair of French nursing chairs, circa 1850. Upholstery in good order. Seat height: 17
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Carved Mahogany Empire Influenced Nursing Chairs
Pair of Carved Mahogany Empire Influenced Nursing Chairs

Pair of Carved Mahogany Empire Influenced Nursing Chairs

H 37 in W 18.75 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Nursing or Dressing Table Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved nursing or dressing table chair having a beautiful shaped
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Nursing or Dressing Table Chair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Nursing or Dressing Table Chair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Nursing or Dressing Table Chair

H 34.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Antique Salon Chair, English, Early Victorian, Walnut, Nursing, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is antique salon chair, an English, early Victorian, walnut framed nursing chair dating to the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Salon Chair, English, Early Victorian, Walnut, Nursing, circa 1840
Antique Salon Chair, English, Early Victorian, Walnut, Nursing, circa 1840

Antique Salon Chair, English, Early Victorian, Walnut, Nursing, circa 1840

H 37.41 in W 23.04 in D 24.02 in
Small Antique Regency English Nursing Chair, Walnut, Salon, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Regency nursing chair, an English walnut framed salon chair dating to circa
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Chairs

Small Antique Regency English Nursing Chair, Walnut, Salon, circa 1820
Small Antique Regency English Nursing Chair, Walnut, Salon, circa 1820

Small Antique Regency English Nursing Chair, Walnut, Salon, circa 1820

H 28.94 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nursing chair in English walnut and needlepoint tapestry dating to the early
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840
Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840

Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840

H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nursing chair in English walnut and needlepoint tapestry dating to the early
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840
Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840

Antique Nursing Chair, English Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Victorian, circa 1840

H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual Victorian walnut nursing chair with carved walnut shaped frame turned carved spindles to
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Unusual 19th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

Unusual 19th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

H 30 in W 20 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautifully shaped antique Victorian nursing chair in solid walnut, this dates from circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

H 36 in W 21 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautifully shaped antique Victorian nursing chair in solid walnut, this dates from circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair
Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

Antique Victorian Walnut Nursing Chair

H 36 in W 21 in D 27 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian mahogany salon nursing chair, circa 1850. Carved button back back rest with show
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair
Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair

Early Victorian Mahogany Salon Nursing Chair

H 37 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning medallion backed solid walnut Victorian Nursing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair
Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair

Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair

H 36.42 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Antique Chair, Scottish, Oak, Button Back, Nursing, Salon, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chair, an Scottish oak button back nursing, or salon, chair dating to the early
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Antique Chair, Scottish, Oak, Button Back, Nursing, Salon, Victorian, circa 1850
Antique Chair, Scottish, Oak, Button Back, Nursing, Salon, Victorian, circa 1850

Antique Chair, Scottish, Oak, Button Back, Nursing, Salon, Victorian, circa 1850

H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
William IVth Nursing Chair Walnut Hand Carved Detail, English Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive English nursing or occasional chair from the William IVth period of the
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

William IVth Nursing Chair Walnut Hand Carved Detail, English Circa 1830
William IVth Nursing Chair Walnut Hand Carved Detail, English Circa 1830

William IVth Nursing Chair Walnut Hand Carved Detail, English Circa 1830

H 25.5 in W 22 in D 27 in
'Harpy Eagle' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Harpy Eagle is an antique nursing chair from the third quarter of the 19th century (1850-1875). It
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

'Harpy Eagle' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
'Harpy Eagle' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century

'Harpy Eagle' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
nursing chair
Located in Houston, TX
English nursing chair on casters with new upholstery
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Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

nursing chair

nursing chair

H 34.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Victorian Nursing Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Tuft-back nursing chair with mahogany turned legs, brass castors. Seat is 11" high.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Victorian Nursing Chair
Victorian Nursing Chair

Victorian Nursing Chair

H 27 in D 25 in
19th C English Bobbin Nursing Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
19th C English bobbin nursing chair newly upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

19th C English Bobbin Nursing Chair
19th C English Bobbin Nursing Chair

19th C English Bobbin Nursing Chair

H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Victorian walnut balloon back nursing chair with stuff over ‘Pink’ upholstered seat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Nursing Chair Walnut, 19th Century

H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in
Small 19th Century Holland & Sons Antique Nursing Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Small Holland & Sons antique nursing chair This Spectacular 19th century Small Holland & Sons
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Small 19th Century Holland & Sons Antique Nursing Chair
Small 19th Century Holland & Sons Antique Nursing Chair

Small 19th Century Holland & Sons Antique Nursing Chair

H 26.78 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair

H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Antique Salon Chair Button Back Armchair Victorian Walnut 19th Century Nursing
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful 19th century carved walnut button-back salon chair with shaped back, upholstered in a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Salon Chair Button Back Armchair Victorian Walnut 19th Century Nursing
Antique Salon Chair Button Back Armchair Victorian Walnut 19th Century Nursing

Antique Salon Chair Button Back Armchair Victorian Walnut 19th Century Nursing

H 38 in W 24 in D 20 in
Faux Bamboo Fireside/Nursing Chair
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Faux bamboo fireside/nursing chair.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Faux Bamboo Fireside/Nursing Chair
Faux Bamboo Fireside/Nursing Chair

Faux Bamboo Fireside/Nursing Chair

H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Antique Nursing Chair Salon Chair Bedroom Victorian 19th Century Green Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
beautiful small and petit 19th century Victorian fan back nursing chair upholstered in Olive green velvet
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Nursing Chair Salon Chair Bedroom Victorian 19th Century Green Velvet
Antique Nursing Chair Salon Chair Bedroom Victorian 19th Century Green Velvet

Antique Nursing Chair Salon Chair Bedroom Victorian 19th Century Green Velvet

H 33 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.
Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.

Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.

Beautiful Pair of Walnut Victorian Period Ladies or Nursing Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A beautiful pair of walnut Victorian period carved ladies or nursing chairs. Each having a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Pair of Walnut Victorian Period Ladies or Nursing Chairs
Beautiful Pair of Walnut Victorian Period Ladies or Nursing Chairs

Beautiful Pair of Walnut Victorian Period Ladies or Nursing Chairs

H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A little Victorian Walnut nursing chair, circa 1870, high back with barley twist spindle supports
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century
Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century

Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century

H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent Antique late Victorian 19th century green fabric button back nursing chair, the chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent antique late Victorian 19th century green fabric button back nursing chair, the chair
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green
Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green

Antique Nursing Chair Button Back Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Green

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Armchair Button-Back Salon Lounge Nursing Chair Victorian Walnut
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late 19th century Victorian walnut salon chair, recently reupholstered in a ‘Cream Gold’ fabric
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Armchair Button-Back Salon Lounge Nursing Chair Victorian Walnut
Antique Armchair Button-Back Salon Lounge Nursing Chair Victorian Walnut

Antique Armchair Button-Back Salon Lounge Nursing Chair Victorian Walnut

H 30 in W 24 in D 19 in
Beautiful Antique Nursing Chairs Armchairs Button Back Solid Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique mahogany nursing button-back chairs, each with scroll beech frames with gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Antique Nursing Chairs Armchairs Button Back Solid Pair
Beautiful Antique Nursing Chairs Armchairs Button Back Solid Pair

Beautiful Antique Nursing Chairs Armchairs Button Back Solid Pair

H 34 in W 25 in D 20 in

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19th Century Nursing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century nursing chair available at 1stDibs. A 19th century nursing chair — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century nursing chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century nursing chair, designed in the Victorian or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century nursing chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruce James Talbert, Collinson & Lock and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Nursing Chair?

A 19th century nursing chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,596, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $115,000.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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