Corner chairs were popular in the 18th and 19th century and is a type of chair that is designed to fit into the corner of a room. These chairs were typically made of mahogany, walnut or oak, and were often ornately carved and decorated. They typically have a high back and armrests that curve outwards to form the "corner" of the chair. The seats of 18th and 19th century corner chairs were often upholstered in velvet or other luxurious fabrics.

In the 18th century, corner chairs were typically designed in the Rococo style, which was characterized by curving lines, asymmetrical designs, and ornate decorations such as scrolls, shells, and foliage. These chairs were often gilded or painted in bright colors.

In the 19th century, corner chairs were typically designed in the Neoclassical or Victorian styles. The Neoclassical style was characterized by simpler, more geometric designs, and often featured motifs from more...

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Edwardian corner chair 56 cm wide, 67 cm high

Edwardian corner chair 56 cm wide, 67 cm high

A pair of antique English walnut corner chairs with green…

Antique English Walnut Corner Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery

A pair of antique English walnut corner chairs with green velvet upholstery, 19th/20th century, 75 cm high x 57 cm wide x 48 cm deep

An Edwardian mahogany corner chair, early 20th century, with a…

Edwardian Mahogany Corner Chair with Carved Crest and Rosettes

An Edwardian mahogany corner chair, early 20th century, with a carved crest, pierced splats with rosettes and raised on stretcher-based turned slender legs, 74 cm high, 68 cm wide and deep

A Georgian elm provincial corner chair, 18th century, with…

18th Century Georgian Elm Corner Chair with Tapestry Seat

A Georgian elm provincial corner chair, 18th century, with vasiform splats, a tapestry drop in seat, the legs united by turned cross stretchers

Antique Aesthetic Movement corner chair 59 cm wide, 79 cm high

Antique Aesthetic Corner Chair

Antique Aesthetic Movement corner chair 59 cm wide, 79 cm high

Pair of Sheraton Revival corner chairs with scroll carved…

Sheraton Revival Corner Chairs with Scroll Carved Splats

Pair of Sheraton Revival corner chairs with scroll carved splats, 61 cm wide, 78 cm high

Two Art Nouveau mahogany chairs. Early 20th century, comprising…

Art Nouveau Mahogany Chairs with Peacock Feather Upholstery

Two Art Nouveau mahogany chairs. Early 20th century, comprising a salon chair with a slender long back above a delicate pierced splat flanked by upholstered peacock feathers-form panels and padded seat also covered green, and a corner chair in the same…

Bavarian corner chair, late 19th century, carved walnut…

19th Century Bavarian Carved Walnut Corner Chair

Bavarian corner chair, late 19th century, carved walnut Blackforest patterned with, figural armrests and, worn pressed leather seat, (a/f missing arm on figure), height 78 cm

Early 20th century oak corner chair with barley twist supports,…

Barley Twist Oak Corner Chair

Early 20th century oak corner chair with barley twist supports, 65.5 cm wide, 76 cm high

Decorative gilt painted wood corner chair

Gilt Corner Chair

Decorative gilt painted wood corner chair

A pair of Sheraton Revival corner chairs, mahogany and…

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Corner Chairs with Marquetry Inlay

A pair of Sheraton Revival corner chairs, mahogany and marquetry inlay, circa 1900, 78 cm high, 57 cm wide, 56 cm deep

George III stained beech corner chair, bow back supported by…

George III Bow Back Corner Chair

George III stained beech corner chair, bow back supported by baluster turned uprights & pierced splats, drop in upholstered seat on square sectioned supports, height 80 cm, width 73 cm, depth 63 cm. Provenance: Estate late John Schaeffer.

Five various late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex chairs,…

Late Victorian Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co

Five various late Victorian ebonised beech Sussex chairs, probably Morris & Co. Comprising two corner chairs, two chairs & a side chair. Each with turned uprights, spindle back & rush seats. Provenance: Estate Late John Schaeffer.

Blackwood corner chair, with slatted supports and upholstered…

Slatted Corner Chair with Upholstered Seat

Blackwood corner chair, with slatted supports and upholstered seat

Blackwood corner chair, with slatted supports and upholstered…

Slatted Corner Chair with Upholstered Seat

Blackwood corner chair, with slatted supports and upholstered seat

Oriental hardwood corner chair with mother of pearl inlay, 70.5…

Oriental Corner Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Oriental hardwood corner chair with mother of pearl inlay, 70.5 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 89.5 cm high

An Arts & Crafts bobbin turned Sussex corner chair, late 19th…

Arts & Crafts Sussex Corner Chair with Floral Upholstery

An Arts & Crafts bobbin turned Sussex corner chair, late 19th century, with blue and white floral upholstery, 70 cm high

Pair of Edwardian corner chairs 53 cm wide, 70 cm high

Edwardian Corner Chairs - Pair

Pair of Edwardian corner chairs 53 cm wide, 70 cm high

An Edwardian blackwood settee and corner chair; the settee with…

Edwardian Blackwood Settee and Corner Chair

An Edwardian blackwood settee and corner chair; the settee with carved cresting rail above a padded back wit upright splats, outswept arms, on tapering legs. The corner chaor with tulip shaped fanning splats on shaped legs with H stretcher.

Exquisite 19th century Venetian carved corner chair,…

Venetian Carved Corner Chair with Warwick Fabric Upholstery

Exquisite 19th century Venetian carved corner chair, upholstered in Warwick fabric

19th century Renaissance style corner chair with ornate figural…

Figural Renaissance Corner Chair

19th century Renaissance style corner chair with ornate figural carving, 68 cm wide, 79 cm high

A pair of uncommon Victorian rosewood detailed corner chairs,…

Victorian Rosewood Corner Chairs with Acanthus Detail

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

Pair of early 20th century inlaid corner chairs with green…

Inlaid Corner Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery

Pair of early 20th century inlaid corner chairs with green velvet upholstery

Early 20th century corner chair

Vintage Corner Chair

Early 20th century corner chair

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) corner chair, c. 1900 walnut,…

Bugatti's Corner Chair

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) corner chair, c. 1900 walnut, ebonised wood, silk, parchment, copper and pewter inlay

Mahogany inlaid corner hall chair

Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chair

Mahogany inlaid corner hall chair

Cotton reel corner chair, with caned seat, 57 cm wide, 75 cm…

Caned Cotton Reel Corner Chair

Cotton reel corner chair, with caned seat, 57 cm wide, 75 cm high

George III mahogany corner chair, with floral and shell carved…

Mahogany Corner Chair with Carved Floral and Shell Back

George III mahogany corner chair, with floral and shell carved back rail, scrolling arms terminating in bird heads, pierced vertical vase shaped splats on leaf carved square chamfered legs joined by an X stretcher

A carved oak corner chair, with scrolling open fretwork to the…

Carved Oak Corner Chair with Embossed Leather Seat

A carved oak corner chair, with scrolling open fretwork to the back, embossed and painted leather seat with upholstery nail embellishment.

Early 20th century corner unit with mirrored and carved panels…

Mirrored Carved Corner Unit with Chair and Stands

Early 20th century corner unit with mirrored and carved panels above a chair flanked by stick stands, 135 cm wide, 199 cm high

A George II mahogany corner chair, mid 18th century, originally…

George II Mahogany Corner Chair

A George II mahogany corner chair, mid 18th century, originally a close stool, the back with a curved and moulded top-rail and a pair of baluster splats flanked by columns above the drop-in seat and seat rails with deep shaped aprons, raised on a cabriole…

A Continental Renaissance revival corner chair, 19th century,…

Continental Renaissance Revival Corner Chair with Putto Head

A Continental Renaissance revival corner chair, 19th century, the curved back rest with applied putto head, beneath foliate carved splats, the seat covered in red leather upholstery, 70 cm high, 47 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Victorian carved mahogany corner library chair, with coral pink…

Victorian Corner Library Chair with Coral Velvet Upholstery

Victorian carved mahogany corner library chair, with coral pink velvet upholstery, height 91 cm

A continental oak and walnut corner chair, 19th century, 81 cm…

Continental Oak and Walnut Corner Chair, 19th Century

A continental oak and walnut corner chair, 19th century, 81 cm high, 74 cm across the handles

An unusual rustic carved oak corner chair, early 19th century.…

Rustic Oak Corner Chair, 19th Century

An unusual rustic carved oak corner chair, early 19th century. Provenance: Purchased Leonard Joel, Heatherlie Lilydale, 24 June 1974

Two oak corner chairs one upholstered in brown leather, the…

19th Century English Oak Corner Chairs, Leather and Tapestry Upholstery

Two oak corner chairs one upholstered in brown leather, the other in tapestry, English, 19th century

An ebonised beech corner chair, early 20th century,…

Bobbin-turned Corner Chair with Padded Seat

An ebonised beech corner chair, early 20th century, bobbin-turned throughout, with a padded seat. Height 63 cm. Width 60 cm. Depth 57 cm.

A late Victorian upholstered corner chair, 78 x 66 x 62 cm

Late Victorian Upholstered Corner Chair

A late Victorian upholstered corner chair, 78 x 66 x 62 cm

Antique mahogany corner chair with inlay

Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chair

Antique mahogany corner chair with inlay

Edwardian style corner chair with carved back and cabriole legs

Carved Edwardian Corner Chair with Cabriole Legs

Edwardian style corner chair with carved back and cabriole legs

Sheraton style inlaid corner chair

Inlaid Sheraton Corner Chair

Sheraton style inlaid corner chair

Inlaid Edwardian corner chair with striped upholstery

Edwardian Striped Inlaid Corner Chair

Inlaid Edwardian corner chair with striped upholstery

A pair of Edwardian inlay mahogany corner chairs, c.1900-1910.…

Inlay Mahogany Corner Chairs with Mythical Birds

A pair of Edwardian inlay mahogany corner chairs, c.1900-1910. The chair back splats and upper back rail are, decorated with mythical birds, bows and tulip motif inlay work. Height 71 cm

An English 18th century Chippendale country oak corner chair…

Chippendale Oak Corner Chair with Pierced Vase Splats

An English 18th century Chippendale country oak corner chair with pierced vase shaped splats, a drop in seat on square chamfered legs

English oak corner chair with wicker seat

Wicker-seated English oak corner chair

English oak corner chair with wicker seat

Edwardian corner chair, with marquetry inlay

Marquetry Corner Chair

Edwardian corner chair, with marquetry inlay

Edwardian corner chair, with marquetry inlay

Marquetry Corner Chair: Edwardian Elegance

Edwardian corner chair, with marquetry inlay

Antique mahogany corner tub chair with fretwork splats

Mahogany Fretwork Corner Tub Chair

Antique mahogany corner tub chair with fretwork splats

Edwardian inlaid corner chair

Inlaid Edwardian Corner Chair

Edwardian inlaid corner chair

A pair of ornately carved continental walnut corner chairs,…

19th Century Walnut Corner Chairs with Carvings

A pair of ornately carved continental walnut corner chairs, 19th century

Profusely carved walnut corner chair

Carved Walnut Corner Chair

Profusely carved walnut corner chair

Antique Georgian mahogany corner chair

Georgian Mahogany Corner Chair

Antique Georgian mahogany corner chair

An Edwardian corner chair

Edwardian Corner Chair

An Edwardian corner chair

Edwardian corner chair with green velvet seat

Green Velvet Edwardian Corner Chair

Edwardian corner chair with green velvet seat

A pair of French oak Renaissance-style corner chairs, circa…

French Renaissance-style Gryphon Corner Chairs

A pair of French oak Renaissance-style corner chairs, circa 1880s, of typical corner form with carved and pierced gryphon decorated splats, and fluted and foliate pillars below a cresting rail with a mascaron embellishment, carved and shaped aprons in low…

Extensively carved 19th century corner chair with red velvet…

19th Century Carved Corner Chair with Red Velvet Cushion

Extensively carved 19th century corner chair with red velvet cushion seat

Edwardian corner chair with carved back and cabriole legs

Carved Edwardian Corner Chair with Cabriole Legs

Edwardian corner chair with carved back and cabriole legs

Edwardian corner chair

Edwardian Corner Chair

Edwardian corner chair

A Victorian button back corner nursing chair

Victorian Corner Nursing Chair with Button Back

A Victorian button back corner nursing chair

A pair of late 19th century mahogany and inlaid corner chairs…

Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chairs with Shell Motif

A pair of late 19th century mahogany and inlaid corner chairs each with shell-motif top rail

George II mahogany corner arm chair splat back, cabriole legs…

George II Mahogany Corner Armchair with Leather Seat

George II mahogany corner arm chair splat back, cabriole legs with lions claw feet, drop in leather seat. Height 80 cm depth 58 cm