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American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair by Heywood Bros.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ornate natural wicker arm chair with woven panel back, and filigree trim
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair primitive American antique 19th-century spindle or rod back wood chairs. Handmade with
Category
Late 19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century American Neo-Gothic Childs Chair, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Neo-Gothic childs chair, circa 1860. Great as a decorative object or use as a
Category
1860s American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Yarn
American 19th Century Child
s Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American hardwood Shaker style child's, the simple spindle back above a perforated solid seat
Category
19th Century American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of American flame mahogany empire style side chairs
The seats unscrew / Easily change
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Late-19th Century Corner Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Upholstered in a tapestry leopard print premium fabric, this late 19thc corner chair would be a
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Savonarola Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
Savonarola chair from The Chicago School, possibly carved by Italian craftsman, chair having a
Category
19th Century American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Charming Pair of 19thc Antique American Slipper Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
These charming little slipper chairs have a solid mahogany frame all new upholstery in an of white
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs, Baltimore. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt Fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell
Category
1810s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 18th C. American Chippendale Mahogany Ball
Claw Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Side Chair. Made from mahogany with serpentine scallop
Category
18th Century Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of George III Mahogany Chippendale Chairs Possibly American
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a foliate carved crest over pierced splat on front square molded legs with fret carving ending in block feet, the back legs splayed, with stretchers.
Category
18th Century and Earlier American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era parlor armchair drawing inspiration from American Empire styling. Made from mahogany
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Four Latin American Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique set of four pine dining chairs. These are two pairs of near identical dining chairs with
Category
Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
$2,800 / set
Antique Early American Colonial Ebonized Pine Corner Chair Woven Rush Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American corner chair. Features rush seat and a curved crest with molding, finished
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
c.1890 Hand-carved American Wingback Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning antique American wingback library chair--recently reupholstered, but never sat in! The
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire / Victorian rocking chair. Made of mahogany with green needlepoint fabric
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
PAIR OF 18TH C AMERICAN WINDSOR BRACEBACK NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS BEAUTIFUL MATCHING PAIR OF AMERICAN 18TH C BRACE BACK WINDSOR NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS. THIS SET OF
Category
18th Century and Earlier American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine, Hickory
An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine American Bannister-Back rocking chair with well turned spindles, and unique cornice all hand
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
18th Century American Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A near pair of antique American bow back Windsor side chairs in nicely aged color and original
Category
Late 18th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Child
s Rocking Chair in the American Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English child's rocking chair in the American style, featuring the working design of an
Category
19th Century English American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Aesthetic Movement Giltwood Tufted Slipper Chairs
By Herter Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of American Aesthetic Movement giltwood slipper chairs or side chairs. Made in the manner and
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
American Arts and Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
By Charles Stickley
Located in Lutz, FL
American 1920’s Arts and Crafts style Quarter Sawn Oak Scroll Arm Rocking Chair in solid oak with
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
17th Century American High Back Hall Chair in Period Linen
Located in Wainscott, NY
Gorgeous and unique Hall Chair reimagined in textural period linen. Chair has been respectfully
Category
17th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
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 carved oak dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Four Elegant American Hand Carved Antique Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Four beautifully Hand carved cherry wood Salon/Dining Room Chairs.With well detailed cherry wood
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
American Boston Rocking Chair with Original Paint and Stencilled Decoration
Located in Sherborne, GB
This beautiful and unusual rocking chair originates from Boston in the USA. There are stencilled
Category
1860s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With Classic form with select mahogany with burl panels.
Category
19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
18th Century American Barrister Back Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maple and walnut with turn supports, rush seat and ash stretcher base. Dated on back 1771. One finial replaced and possibly other components.
Category
1770s American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple, Walnut
Early 19th Century American Empire Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century American Empire oak armchair with turned legs, woven cane seat, and a well
Category
1840s American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple, Bentwood
Antique American Hand Carved Mahogany Geo. I Style Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the finest single Antique American Hand Carved Mahogany Side Chairs we have
Category
Mid-19th Century American George I American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of American Lounge Chairs by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle 1950ies
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful lounge chairs designed by Mel Smilow 1956 and made out of beech and cane
Category
1850s Danish American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Elegant Late 19th Century American Low Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century American low side chair. 13 in. seat height.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Country Style Child
s Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century American country style child's rocking chair with an ebonized faux
bamboo design and
Category
19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rush
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak
Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Oak, Rattan
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
Category
Early 19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This set of four American Federal chairs exhibit the finest lines and perfect sense of proportion
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Chippendale Maple Corner Potty Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale maple corner potty chair with carved molded scrolled arms, flanking splat
Category
1770s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
Category
1850s American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Corner Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
American Corner armchair. Frame tightened & polished,
recently Newley upholstered.
Category
1820s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tuft Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tufted Chair Newly Upholstered in "Cabernet" Italian
Category
Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Classic American Walnut Wing Chair Newly Recovered with Brass Nail Head Trim
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic American Wing chair with turned walnut stretchers. Highest quality solid wood frame with 8
Category
Early 1900s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Walnut
A Pair of William
Mary Chairs, Possibly American
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved and decorated throughout. With original painted surface.
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chairs
A Large-Scaled American Steer Horn Upholstered Club Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled American steer horn upholstered club chair; the openwork crest comprised of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Exceptional Early American Wingback Chairs with Stunning Floral Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
These chairs were obtained from an old Vermont estate full of very early American treasures. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker. Item features wicker wrapped
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Parlor Vanity Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire parlor, vanity or side dining chair. Made of flamed mahogany featuring
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Mahogany
Set of Eight American Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with carved scrolled corner ears
Category
1780s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Child’s Steer Horn Chair with Leather Seat from the American West, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A child’s chair made of steer horns from the American west at the turn of the 20th century. Steer
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique American Industrial Steel Metal Ice Cream Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial steel metal ice cream parlor bistro side chairs, set of 4. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Primitive Antique Early American Windsor Bowback Oak Dining Side Chair Spindle
Located in Dayton, OH
Quaint antique windsor bowback chair. Made from oak with a warm brown finish. Features a turned
Category
Late 19th Century American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique American George Arndt Arts Crafts Oak Ben Franklin Rocking Chair NY 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Arts & Crafts carved oak rocking chair, carved with an image of Ben
Category
Early 1900s American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
5 American Country Green Spindle Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
5 American Country style (19/20th Cent) antique green painted side chairs with a spindles and a
Category
19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Paint
$350 / item
American Colonial L Hitchcock Black Stenciled Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century American Colonial L. Hitchcock black stenciled rush seat dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Four Elegant American Hand-Carved Antique Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Four beautifully hand-carved cherry wood side chairs/dining room chairs.
Fine sculptured floral
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
6 American Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Chairs Suede Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
6 early 20th century dining chairs. Made from walnut with a curved crest rail over interlaced back
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
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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 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 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 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 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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