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Mahogany Gondola Chairs

American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815
Located in Southampton, NY
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815 This American Mahogany Gondola Chair features a boxed slip
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mahogany Gondola Chair, Model 1053, by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Harvey Probber designed his gondola chair, model no. 1053, with an elegantly curved high-back frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Restored American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chair. The chair feature a boxed
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Antique Early 19th Century American George III Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber 'Gondola' Mahogany and Striped Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Gondola' pull up / side chair with a curved mahogany frame and blue and beige
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 25.5 in
Harvey Probber 'Gondola' Mahogany and Gold Woven Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Gondola' pull up / side chair with a curved light mahogany frame and gold
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Peacock Blue 'Gondola' Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 'Gondola' pull up / side chairs with curved mahogany frames and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Floral Print 'Gondola' Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 'Gondola' pull up / side chairs with curved light mahogany frames and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of American Mahogany Upholstered Slip Seat Gondola Chairs, c. 1830-35
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American neoclassic mahogany and figured mahogany veneered slip seat gondola chairs in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Square Back Gondola-Style Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful side chairs with gondola arms and dark mahogany wood frames. Upholstered in vintage ivory
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Set of 6 American Empire Style Carved Wood Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Empire wood dining chairs in mahogany veneer with sloped gondola backs with an
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20th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of four English mahogany gondola chairs 19th century era George IV style
Located in Milano, IT
Set di quattro "dining room chairs" inglesi “a gondola”. Struttura in legno di mogano massello con
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

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Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Set of two beautiful antique Empire mahogany gondola chairs with original orange velvet fabric.
Category

Early 20th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gondola Slipper Chairs 'Model 1053' in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s gondola slipper chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gondola Slipper Chairs 'Model 1053' in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s gondola slipper chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany and White-Painted Gondola Side Chairs
By Ernest Boisseau
Located in New York, NY
The pair fashioned with barrel backs sculpted out of veneered mahogany and white lacquered interior
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Desk Chair
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Mahogany gondola shaped chair with beautifully detailed bronze mounts.
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Desk Chair
Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Desk Chair
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Set of Six Classical Stylized Gondola Chairs, circa 1820-1830, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
These dining/side chairs are among the most developed of their type in America during the late 1st
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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gondola Shaped Office Chair with Armrests Ending in Lion Heads
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Gondola shaped office chair with armrests ending in lion heads. Mahogany gondola shaped office
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Antique Early 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Pair, Regency Style Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Stylish,graceful form;turned and carved front legs,saber back legs;new upholstery in a ribbed Kravet chenille(light salmon tones.
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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Mahogany Gondola Chairs, 1815-35
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chairs. The chairs feature a boxed
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Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Style Pair of Solid Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style pair of gondola side chairs in solid mahogany with a lustrous French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Set of 12 French Restoration Period Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous set of 12 French Restoration period "gondole" dining chairs in solid mahogany, strong and
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of ten Empire style gondola chairs of solid mahogany with a lustrous French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery

4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four antique French Empire gondola chairs offer flame mahogany construction with bowed
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Vanity Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Empire style mahogany gondola chairs with beautiful swan detail. Recently
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Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A French antique empire style set of eight mahogany gondola chairs. This set is very comfortable
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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
H 31 in W 19 in D 20.875 in
William IV Mahogany Frame Gondola Chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
William IV mahogany frame gondola chair in black lacquer, decorated with painted floral highlights
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Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Gondola Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Harvey Probber Gondola chair has lacquered mahagony frame and silk upholstery, c. 1958.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery

Harvey Probber Gondola Chair
Harvey Probber Gondola Chair
H 39 in W 26.75 in D 25 in
Pair of Ernest Boiceau French Art Deco Gondola Chairs in Mahogany
By Ernest Boiceau
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of French Art Deco gondola side chairs by designer Ernest Boiceau (Swiss, 1881-1950
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English William IV Painted Mahogany Frame Gondola Arm Chair in Calfskin
Located in Kenilworth, IL
William IV painted mahogany framed gondola arm chair on cast brass castors. The frame is
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Antique 1820s English William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany, Paint

Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Located in Miami, FL
19" wide x 15.5" deep x 35" high Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Set of Eight Empire Mahogany Gondola Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful set of 8 Empire Gondola side chairs in mahogany. We have the set available without
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Set of Nine Antique American Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of nine antique American Gondola dining chairs.
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Fine set of six French Empire style “gondola “chairs, with hand-carved frames, each finished with a
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Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
H 32.25 in W 19 in D 19.625 in
Pair of Gondola Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant pair of mahogany side chairs in a gold cotton twill
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Twill, Cotton

Pair of Gondola Side Chairs
Pair of Gondola Side Chairs
H 34 in W 21 in D 22 in
Six Vintage Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs by Baker Furniture 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage set of six gondola dining chairs by Baker offer flame mahogany construction with curved
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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 1940s Square Back Gondola-Style Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful side chairs with gondola arms and dark mahogany wood frames. Carved and tapered octagonal
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six chairs, French, in the Empire style. This set is made of solid flamed Cuban mahogany
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
H 32 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
Set of 6 (Six) French Art Deco Gondola Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
banding and the parquetry inlaid on each of the chairs' tapered legs. A very comfortable chair. Newly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality set of four antique American empire crotch mahogany gondola side chairs. These mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Antique set of eight French Empire style gondola chairs in solid mahogany. Seats have been
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight French Empire gondola chairs made of solid mahogany and featuring sabre back legs
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Antique 1890s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
H 33.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.75 in
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Empire style dining chair set, which consists of six classic gondola chairs and two
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 18.5 in
Set of 10 Maurice Jallot Gondola Dining Chairs
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten French art deco gondola dining chairs by Maurice Jallot circa 1939. Mahogany and blue
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare 19th century set of six French gondola dining chairs crafted from mahogany. Made in the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Model 1053 Harvey Probber Gondola Pull Up Chairs COM
By Harvey Probber
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of model 1053 gondola pull up chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed rear legs by
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Set of Six Mahogany "Gondole" Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in linen blend
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare French Empire Set of 10 Mahogany "Gondole" Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of ten solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in a brown
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An unusual pair of early 19th century gondola chairs in mahogany. Possibly Irish, circa 1835–40
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
by Arthur Brett, and a set of eight Gondola dining chairs, mid 20th century in date. The table has a
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco mahogany gondola armchairs. The first picture show 4 armchairs but 2 of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Gondola Chairs
2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Gondola Chairs
H 33.86 in W 26.97 in D 25.4 in
Six Mid-Century Modern Baker Mahogany Upholstered Gondola Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern upholstered mahogany Gondola style dining chairs feature incised slat
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Antique Neoclassical Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs, c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
set of six American Empire Greco dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola form
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six antique American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Set of six Antique French Flame Mahogany Gondola Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of six French antique Gondola chairs feature flame mahogany construction with pierced slat back
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A French Empire set of six “gondola” dining chairs with console legs in the front and sabre legs in
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Antique 1830s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Six Gondola Dining Chairs
Six Gondola Dining Chairs
H 30.625 in W 18.75 in D 19.625 in
Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840 Measures - 32 1/4"h x 18 1
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Gondola Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Harvey Probber gondola chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber Gondola Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Gondola Chairs
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French dining chairs in the Empire style. These hand carved dining chairs are made of
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Vintage 1910s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs
French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs
H 31.12 in W 19.12 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Harvey Probber "Gondola" Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
mahogany frame with tapered, outward inclined legs support the piece. This chair has been mint-restored.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood

Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six chairs made of mahogany in the Empire style. This set is finished in a lustrous French
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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
Antique Set of Six Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs with Saber Legs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of six dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola form raised on
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Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs in the Empire style of the classic French gondola design. These chairs are
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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
H 33 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Pair of French Charles X gondola chairs, 1800-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Charles X period, French Restoration, mahogany “chaise en gondole” chairs with leather
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
American Empire gondola chairs in mahogany with saber legs, circa 1830. Beautifully restored and
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Of Period French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very nice pair of finely figured and carved mahogany 'gondola' chairs having a large well cast
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Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Pair of Gondola Form Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gondola form mahogany upholstered arm chairs on tapered legs
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gondola chair mahogany horsehair cover restored, France, circa 1810
Located in Muenster, NRW
France circa 1810 Mahogany Horsehair cover Restored residential-ready state Measures: Height 80
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Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Swedish Gondola Form Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gondola form mahogany armchairs, newly upholstered in white muslin.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Set of Six Biedermeier Board Chairs, Cherry Wood and Mesh, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Set of six Biedermeier board chairs from Vienna, Austria, circa 1830. Wonderful bright cherry veneer (shovel) and solid wood (frame and legs). Book-matched cherry veneer o...
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Cherry

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs have a very pretty walnut veneer. They have a very elegant design with an open work...
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Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 12 Gondola Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A dozen late Biedermeier, handmade neoclassical chairs of a design typical to Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 12 Gondola Chairs
Set of 12 Gondola Chairs
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21.25 in
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Mahogany Gondola Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mahogany gondola chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all mahogany gondola chairs available were constructed with great care. Mahogany gondola chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mahogany gondola chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Empire and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mahogany gondola chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Harvey Probber and Century Furniture produced popular mahogany gondola chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mahogany Gondola Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,795, while they’re typically $1,675 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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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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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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