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All marquetry intact less one piece on the back splat of one chair, as well as a few small losses to plain veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32481005305927,"sku":"FS0008","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Dutch-04.png?v=1628027374"},{"product_id":"4tuna-chares","title":"Late 19th Century Dutch Walnut Armchairs Upholstered in Fortuny Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of oversized walnut armchairs covered in a rich 'Fortuny' fabric. The pair are Dutch in origin and were made in the late 19th century, however have been reupholstered more recently. Their luxurious new covering is in the 'Vivaldi' pattern by famed Italian maker, Fortuny. The house of Fortuny dates back to the early 20th century when Mariano Fortuny started his iconic clothing and textile label. Handmade to date in Venice the textile company is regarded as one of the finest makers in the world, with their fabrics commanding an exceptionally high price per meter. This pair of chairs are monumental in size at over 1.5 meters in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 82cm W x 154cm H x 50cm D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some minor losses to the legs of the chairs as well as some wear to the varnish in some spots. The upholstery is in very good condition and has evidently been well cared for by their previous custodian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39343593947207,"sku":"FS0208","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Fortuna-Chairs-01a.png?v=1619752772"},{"product_id":"hoffmann-suite","title":"Three Piece Parlour Suite by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional three-piece parlour suite designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. The suite comprises a settee and two tub-style armchairs in the famous 'bentwood' by famed Austrian furniture maker Thonet. Designed and manufactured shortly after the turn of the last century, this suite of furniture was produced right at the height of Josef Hoffmann's popularity, with him during this period establishing the 'Wiener Werkstatte' with Koloman Moser. The suite retains some aged paper labels to the underside of the pieces which say 'THONET' and assist in authenticating the pieces. Reupholstered during their lifetime they are currently covered in 'Rosenborgen' (arched roses) fabric which was first designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1908 and is a very sympathetic choice. Beautifully snug and comfortable to sit in, this parlour suite is as chic today as it was 110 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettee - 117cm wide x 58cm deep x 78cm high (total) or 45cm high (seat)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArm chairs - 58cm wide x 58cm deep x 75cm high (total) or 45cm high (seat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some minor losses to the surface of the timber. Upholstery is in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39434811408455,"sku":"FS0347","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Hoffmann-01.png?v=1628028242"},{"product_id":"set-of-four-regency-mahogany-chairs-with-neoclassical-mounts","title":"Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Neoclassical Mounts","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA set of four English Regency Era (circa 1810) chairs in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emahogany\u003c\/span\u003e, with sabre legs and brass mounts in the forms of a shell medallion, rosettes, and neoclassical men appliques. These seats were last reupholstered in 2018.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 45.5cm W x 81.5cm H x 50cm D (Seat Height 44cm H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition. There are some minor losses to the brass hardware including one knop to the side of one chair's back splat as well as two brass plates to the sides of the knees of one chair. Evidence of some high quality historical repairs. Contact us for specific examples and extra photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39575705157703,"sku":"FS0088","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Regency-Chairs-3.jpg?v=1705447111"},{"product_id":"set-of-five-hepplewhite-style-dining-chairs","title":"Set of 5 Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA set of five dining chairs in the English Hepplewhite style, popular in the mid to late 18th century. The chairs feature the characteristic shield backs and spade feet on stretchered square legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95cm H x 62cm W x 55cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39638732570695,"sku":"FS0236","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Hepplewhite-Chairs-1.png?v=1705446801"},{"product_id":"set-of-8-carved-walnut-venetian-yellow-gold-chairs","title":"Set of 8 Carved Walnut Baroque Venetian Chairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA set of eight carved walnut Baroque Venetian dining chairs, circa 1760. The set features shapely open backs displaying an open vase-shaped central splat, and cabriole legs joined by stretchers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 106cm in height \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 carvers chairs and 6 dining chairs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Some marks and light staining to some of the upholstery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39638736797767,"sku":"FS0009","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Italian-chairs-2.png?v=1705447038"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-chinese-zitan-rose-chairs","title":"Pair of Chinese Zitan Hardwood Rose Chairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral name. However, they were a universal form of seating, often used for writing due to their low back and small frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction of these chairs was accomplished with the traditional mortise and tenon joinery technique to continuously join the top rail, sides, and legs with stretchers in between resulting in a square and rather moderne form. The open back splat features subtle carved details of classic Chinese scrolls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZitan, a member of the rosewood family, is extremely rare with few pieces known to be greater than a foot in width due to its density and slow growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 87cm H x 61cm W x 47cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition, some wear to areas of the varnish\/tint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39638738370631,"sku":"FS0001","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Zitan-chairs-1.png?v=1649379529"},{"product_id":"18th-century-french-louis-xv-settee-with-white-green-and-blue-fabric","title":"18th Century, French, Louis XVI Walnut Settee","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recently reupholstered French settee dates to the 18th Century during the reign of Louis XVI. The carved walnut piece sits on four graceful, tapered and grooved legs which attach to its upholstered arm-wrests which are accented with acanthus leaves. The backrest of the piece features a central wreath of flowers and ribbon motifs to each side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis XVI was the last King of France prior to the French revolution in 1792. Known for his extravagant lifestyle, Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antionette were tastemakers in not only France but the whole of Europe and the furniture, decorative arts and jewellery produced in France during their reign reflects their exquisite taste and aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - 136cm W x 70cm D x 103cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - Excellent antique condition. Recenty restored in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE PURCHASING*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Antique Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39735399252039,"sku":"FS0006","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3042\/9254\/products\/Louis-XV-Settee-1.jpg?v=1659151716"},{"product_id":"carved-armchair","title":"Victorian Louis XIV Style Arm Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Victorian, mahogany, Louis XIV-style armchair with sweeping armrests and cabriole legs joined by an X-shaped stretcher, all adorned with carvings and rosettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e112cm H x 65cm W x 60cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCondition: Overall great antique condition. 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Overall, this piece is a stunning and historical item with character to spare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e96cm H x 152cm W x 42cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: As an assembled and very old piece of furniture the buyer should expect considerable wear commensurate with age and use, inconsistencies, and quirks; all part of what makes this particular piece desirable. 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Upholstered in red velvet with a cream linen slipcover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: 93cm H x 60cm W x 80cm D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Overall great antique condition. 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The suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs, each with an oval upholstered backrest carved with ribbon tied laurel leaves, the padded armrests raised on molded leaf carved supports, the serpentine fronted seats carved to match the backrest, all raised on circular fluted legs. The suite dates to circa 1770-1775.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaspar Frederik Harsdorff (1735-1799) was a Danish architect from Copenhagen who was prominent in the mid to late 18th century. He was considered to be the 'leading' Danish architect of the late 18th century and designed a number of important neoclassical style buildings especially in the Copenhagen district and surrounds. 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