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Pair of American Art Nouveau Mahogany
Mother of Pearl Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Elegant and beautifully proportioned pair of American Art Nouveau side chairs. Delicate mother of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Aesthetic American Renaissance Ball and Stick Slipper Chair Davenport
Located in Chicago, IL
Early aesthetic American Renaissance ball and Stick slipper chair possibly by Davenport.
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Pair of American Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, Baltimore, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Regency mahogany side chairs with carved acanthus and lotus splat backs, white
Category
1810s American Regency American Antique Chairs
Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
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1790s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
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1790s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
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1790s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
in a single side chair offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from
Category
1790s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
Original American Bowback Windsor Antique Side Chair, Pennsylvania circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. 195, f. 196
American Windsor Chairs, Goyne, p. 127-31
The Windsor Style in America, Vol. I
Category
Early 1800s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Antique American Victorian Late Classical Regency Mahogany Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional American Late Classical Regency and Empire inspired rocking chair, circa 1850s
Category
1850s Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unusual American Traveling Confessional
Located in Culver City, CA
Traveling confessional, unusual piece with original painted surface, and simple chair, the base
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 25, 1920 Industrial Envoy School Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Surrey, BC
1920
American seating company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, model 368, ergonomic envoy classroom
Category
1920s American Industrial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Impressive American Oak Swiveling Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive American oak swiveling desk chair.
Width: 24.5 in.
Depth: 23 in.
Height: 32 in
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Primitive Black Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted primitive black chair. Made in USA circa 1920s.
Category
1920s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Meeks School American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Armchairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of Meeks school American Empire mahogany chairs feature carved acanthus decorated
Category
19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Southern Wing Back Chair with Mahogany Turned Legs, circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American wingback chair. Front turned legs are mahogany with back legs of cherry. Yellow pine and
Category
1810s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine, Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
American Victorian Oak
Black Tufted Leather Rocking Chair with Spindle Design
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian oak and black tufted leather rocking chair with spindle design.
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Period American Chippendale Chairs with Shaped Backs, circa 1780
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Period American Chippendale Chairs, Circa 1780. Shaped backs and Stretchers Underneath
Category
18th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
American Arts
Crafts Mission Rocking Chair by Limberts
Two Leather Cushions
By Charles Limbert
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Arts & Crafts mission rocking chair by Limberts with two leather seat and back cushion
Category
1920s American Mission American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four American Fancy Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four American Fancy chairs with hand stenciled floral motif, original rush seats, and
Category
19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, New York, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled
Category
1790s American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Pine
American Queen Anne Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Virginia, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne walnut wing back chair with straight back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms
Category
1740s American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Muslin, Walnut
Set of Six 19thC American Hitchcock Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six, consisiting of four side chairs and two arm chairs. In excellent original condition
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
Category
1790s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shawl back rocking chair. An American, ash and pine rocker crafted by The
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Pine
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
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of American Windsor Yellow Painted Side Chairs, Massachusetts, circa 1826
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF AMERICAN WINDSOR YELLOW PAINTED SIDE CHAIRS
"Rounded Tablet Top" Banister Back Form
Category
1820s American American Antique Chairs
American Antique Tete-A-Tete
Located in Bellport, NY
A Charming/Romantic American Tete-A-Tete.Six mahogany legs on brass casters,down filled spacious
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Pair of American Victorian Burled Walnut Side Chairs attr Pottier
Stymus
By Pottier
Stymus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
(attributed) American Victorian burled walnut parlor chairs of a rare style. The round backs and gorgeous gilt
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 American Faux Painted Regency Style Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six American Faux Painted Regency Style Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Pair of Early Victorian John Henry Belter Style Side / Accent Chairs, American
By John Henry Belter
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of early Victorian John Henry Belter style side / accent chairs, American.
A pair of
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Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts
Crafts American Walnut Bankers Office Swivel Desk Arm Chair Rolls
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair of American High Back Walnut Renaissance Revival Carved Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique American Renaissance revival carved walnut hall chairs, circa 1870.
The
Category
1870s American Renaissance Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare American Brace-Back Continuous Arm Windsor Chair, New York ca. 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN BRACE-BACK CONTINUOUS-ARM WINDSOR CHAIR
New York, ca. 1790 retaining an early nearly
Category
18th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Mexican / American Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved Mexican /American style armchair. Was found in New Mexico. The seat is the
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
early American craftsman movement. Signs of wear include scuffing but overall this chair is in fabulous
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of American Federal Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs on Saber Legs, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal mahogany side chairs with carved splat backs, removable upholstered white
Category
1820s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Flowered Chair
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
19th century flowered armchair, with vintage tapestry
in perfect conditions of conservation.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Boston rocker. Features a black painted finish with hand stencilled fruit and flower deisgns. Includes a contoured rail over a pierced splat and lower rail over ...
Category
19th Century Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
A Fine Pair of hand crafted American 19th century slipper chairs. 1880-1890
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful pair of 19thc American slipper chairs. Crest and stiles with hand carved flowers and
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
; cat. 48, "Side Chair c. 1800", p. 181-3.
American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, Highland
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pine Wood Spindle ‘Nanny' Bench With Removable Front Guard.
Constructed out of solid knotty pine wood.
A Long narrow rocker great for a mud room or as a entryway hall...
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
19th Century American Set of Eight Grain Painted Side Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of eight 19th century American grain painted (black and gilt) rush seat fancy side chairs with
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Pair of Mahogany Planter Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany planters chairs with hand-caned seats and extended arm rests.
Category
Early 1900s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Set of Six 19th c American Fancy Chairs Decorated by Ruth Hicks
Located in Milford, NH
Set of Six 19th century fancy chairs in green and black, with gold foliate decoration, rush seats
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a delightful set of period American Federal Dining Chairs, almost certainly New York City c
Category
19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Authentic Antique Rustic Adirondack Twig Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic Adirondack rustic twig arm chair having beautiful workmanship and antique character
Category
19th Century North American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Twig
Antique American Carved Mahogany Armchair, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American carved mahogany armchair, circa 1840
AAC001.
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Victorian Haywood Wakefield Natural Wicker Armchair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker armchair with serpentine woven back, and rounded arms above an
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
19th c. Whitney Reed High Back Wicker Armchair
By Whitney Reed Chair Company
Located in Queens, NY
Bearing the label of the American company Whitney Reed Chair Co., this nineteenth century wicker
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Upholstery
Antique Oak Child’s Morris Style Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique oak child’s Morris style chair, circa 1910. Wood has been newly refinished with new
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / set
Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century walnut chair, 1900s
Walnut chair with studded seat, worked legs and tips
Category
Early 1900s Italian American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Set of 8 Gothic Revival Oak Chairs with American Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
well-carved chair with curved crest rail above a horizontal splat with an American flag carved detail
Category
19th Century American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs with Upholstered Seats c1830
Measures
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Superb Early American Shaker Style High Back Chairs Set of 8
By Shaker Style, Shakers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 8 Early American Shaker style chairs. All chairs match with a high ladder back
Category
Early 20th Century American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
American Sheraton Set of 11 "Fancy" Painted Dining Chairs, New York
Located in Shippensburg, PA
literature below for examples.
Literature:
American Windsor chairs, Nancy Goyne Evans, 1996, p. 221-229
Category
Early 19th Century American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Hitchcock Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An outstanding pair of hand painted early 19th century Hitchcock chairs, one armchair, one side
Category
1820s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
$2,800 / set
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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 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 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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