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Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs that remain in untouched condition.
Category
1840s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut Dining Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century American chair.
Sturdy and comfortable.
Category
Late 19th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Banister Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nice example of an original condition Late 18th century American Banister yoke back chair with
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique American Jacobean Chair with Lambskin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American Jacobean chair, embellished with silver wash, Lambskin fur cushion, silver tassel.
Category
1860s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Connecticut Maple Rush Seat Side Chair in Old Red Surface, Circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
American chair with its original Spanish red painted surface and great stance.
Images taken in the natural
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Folky Navajo /Pueblo Child
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Pueblo hand made child's chair has a rawhide hand woven seat ( deer hide ). The
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Walnut Childs Chair with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning and historic 19th century American walnut childs chair belonging
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Ladder Back Chair, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
An American three slat ladder back chair with cane seat, circa 1800.
18 ¾ inches wide by 14
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Category
Early 19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique American Primitive Wooden Children’s Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American primitive style children’s chair or decorative accent chair. Solid wood chair that
Category
1840s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
America Wingback Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century (possibly late 18th century) American Wingback style Gentleman's Chair
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian oak slat back swivel side chair.
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category
1740s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$552 Sale Price
40% Off
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily
Category
1780s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,223 Sale Price
65% Off
Victorian Child
s Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral
Category
1870s American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
An American Neo-Gothic carved walnut side chair. Tall arched back with carved trefoil motif pierced
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
American Curly Maple Child
s Chair, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad.
American, stamped
Category
Late 19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
American Country Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style stripped pine spindle back rocking chair (19/20th Cent.)
Category
19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Victorian Green Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian painted high back floral design swivel chair with spindles and green upholstered
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Paint
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
3 American Victorian laminated rosewood open back side chairs with scroll design. (PRICED EACH
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$1,850 / item
Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous American Victorian painted yellow wrought iron wire Grand shoe shining stand by Royal
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century American Corner Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century corner chair is an example of early American craftsmanship probably from the
Category
Early 1900s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Primitive American Side Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century primative rocking chair and side chair with green painted finish. Priced per
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a carved serpentine crest rail over an open pierced splat. Drop in seat and raised on square section legs with stretchers.
Category
1780s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,850 / set
American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats.
Excellent
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$1,175 Sale Price / set
25% Off
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with carved filigree and scroll design back and
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$7,600 / set
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
Llonka Karasz American Moderne Side Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare and important pair of rationally designed square section wood chairs with 'oilcloth
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,500 / set
Antique American Eastern Seaboard Wicker and Hardwood Side Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming, American, eastern seaboard, antique dark brown wicker and hardwood side chair, circa
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair
Great looking accent chair with beautiful
Category
Late 19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of American Ladder Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of American cane bottom ladder back chairs, 19th century.
20 ¼ inches wide by 16 inches
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive 19th century American pine Childs Country chair
This a rare piece, made in America a
Category
Late 19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
American Victorian Wicker Woven Rocking Chair
By Heywood Brothers
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American hitchcock high back rocking chair
Fine antique rocking chair - Classic
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms.
In the Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Charleston Mahogany Upholstered Side Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston mahogany side chair with carved molded edges, flanking fan corners, centered
Category
1790s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Victorian Laminated Striped Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian laminated rosewood filigree back side chair with green stripe seat and back (att
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Lovely Antique American Carved Wood Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely early American elegant folk art example of a rosewood veneer side chair or accent chair with
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor American Victorian Iron Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor American Victorian painted iron 4 legged swivel base arm chair with filigree back.
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped
Category
1730s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
American Gothic Revival Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-19th century american Gothic Revival mahogany (slipper) side chairs with spindle
Category
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500 / set
Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair
America, Circa 1790
Measures: 19”W
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple, Velvet
American Metal Brown Leather Swivel Chair
By Remington, NY 1
Located in Queens, NY
American (circa 1925) metal office swivel side chair with brown leather seat & back rest A363206 on
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with
Category
18th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
$3,600 / set
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$746 Sale Price
37% Off
Pair of American Victorian Faux Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1880
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of American Victorian faux bamboo side chairs with cane seats, dating to circa 1880, offered
Category
1880s North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co.
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Victorian Style Black Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style oak and black leather upholstered swivel chair with a shaped back, scroll
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Side Chair, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Colonial or Country Cottage style side chair, dining chair, or desk
Category
1920s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Frederick Loeser
Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair
A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (A
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Frederick Loeser
Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair
B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American Primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (B). Item
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Category
1870s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Set of Four American Hitchcock Chairs Hand Painted
x
s 4
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Set of 4 American Hitchcock chairs Hand Painted possibly made in Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Painted Windsor Captain
s Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category
Early 19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Stenciled and Ebonized Side Chairs, 6
Located in Astoria, NY
American stenciled and ebonized sidechairs in the folk manner, 19th c, set of six, with decorated
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$450 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American carved Savanarola dragon chair, by Robert Mitchell, circa 1900.
This
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
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American Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of American antique chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct American antique chairs — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. American antique chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. American antique chairs made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many American antique chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Heywood-Wakefield Co., Thonet and Charles Limbert produced popular American antique chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are American Antique Chairs?
American antique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,033, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
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.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
Questions About American Antique Chairs
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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