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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
Set of Six American Eastlake Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Upholstery
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome, comfortable and sturdy set of six dining chairs in the Eastlake style with
Category
Late 19th Century American Eastlake American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Ten Antique American Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 10 American Chippendale style carved mahogany dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arms, from the
Category
Early 1900s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight American Federal Style Mahogany and Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This very fine benchmade set of eight dining chairs in the Federal style are nearly
Category
1890s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Oak Desk Chair from Railroad Station
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century American oak desk chair from railroad station, swivel, tilt. Great old color and
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th C Birdcage Windsors Chairs Set of four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Birdcage Windsors Chairs from Pennsylvania. Set of four. Hickory and Pine
Category
Mid-19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,295 / set
Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair with Armrests, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century walnut chair with worked armrests,
Early 1900s
Good condition, some
Category
Early 1900s Italian American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Five 19th Century American Caned Faux Bois Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Five 19th Century American Caned Faux Bois Rosewood Dining Chairs
In Rosewood Faux Bois
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 19th C. American Fruitwood William
Mary Style Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
chairs.Showcasing early American craftsmanship, each of these chairs vary a bit in size and overall height. A bit
Category
19th Century American William and Mary American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
4 Antique Late Victorian American Oak Ladderback Dining Side Chairs Cane Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 late Victorian side chairs. Made from oak with a contoured ladderback and cane seat
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
American Colonial Revival Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Of bergere form in need of upholstery with serpentine crest rail and down scrolled arms raised on circular tapered legs and pad feet.
Category
1750s American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,800 / set
Set of Six Antique American Red Oak Press Back Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six charming antique late 19th century American red oak press back dining chairs including
Category
1890s American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
An antique Wooden Chair with Embroidered Needlepoint Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique American colonial wooden chair with embroidered floral needlepoint seat, early to mid
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 American 18th Century Newport Federal Dining Chairs by John Carlisle
Located in Essex, MA
Set of Eight American Federal Dining Chairs, two arms and six sides. Open shield back Hepplewhite
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight American Hepplewhite Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American Hepplewhite mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges
Category
1820s American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany, Pine
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany
Needlepoint Piano Seat, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A classical American Empire piano chair offers flame mahogany construction with shaped spindle back
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American, Arts
Crafts Collection of Poker Work Furniture
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century American, Arts & Crafts collection of Poker Work Furniture
Unusual collection
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Wicker Large Table with Grain-Painted Top, By Merikord, Circa 1920s.
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Wicker Large Table with Grain-painted top,
By Merikord American Chair Company,
Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six Paint Decorated Plank Seat Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six paint decorated plank seat chairs, each with a rectangular rolled crest rail with half
Category
Mid-19th Century North American Rustic American Antique Chairs
Materials
Poplar
Set of 8 American Stickley Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Dining Chairs, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare set of eight Arts & Crafts Mission quarter-sawn oak dining chairs by Stickley Brothers and
Category
Early 1900s American Mission American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Thos Moser Gloucester Rocker American 1991
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thos Moser American Gloucester Rocker 1991
Vintage rocking chair by Thos Moser. Lightly worn with
Category
Early 1900s American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Cherry
American Renaissance Davenport Carved Mahogany Rocker
By A.H. Davenport
Located in Chicago, IL
A large carved mahogany Rocking Chair fully developed with Beaux Arts Styling in the Tiffany
Category
19th Century American Beaux Arts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
6 New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Wooden Hitchcock Style chairs with a deep dark rich color. Hand Stenciled design with heavy woven
Category
19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Arts
Crafts Gothic Revival Chair Signed and Dated 1903
Located in Peabody, MA
An exquisitely carved Boston School Arts & Crafts chair in the Gothic Revival manner, with panels
Category
Early 1900s North American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique American Jenkins
Phipps Wicker Rocker
By Jenkins
Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming early 20th century wicker rocker attributed to Jenkins & Phipps. Beautiful details and old original finish and is in remarkable condition considering its age and use, circ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six American mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges, foliage fan
Category
1820s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
12 Dining Chairs by Thonet all labeled and dated 1950
s Made in America
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Original Thonet dining chairs in great vintage condition all with arms. The seat and back vinyl
Category
Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs
Materials
PVC, Wood
Carved Barrel Back Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique late 19th-early 20th century carved mahogany barrel-back chair that is newly
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,800
Pair of Stick Wicker Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Remembrance of days at Newport or Palm Beach, all these vintage white wicker chairs require are
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Jamaican mahogany British Colonial or West Indies windsor arm chairs, with great turnings
Category
19th Century Jamaican American Colonial American Antique Chairs
19th Century Empire Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
example is American in the French style.
Category
19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 18th century English elm and yew wood Windsor chair with a hoop back, out-turned
Category
18th Century British American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
Antique American Walnut Windsor Armchair, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American walnut Windsor armchair early 20th century
Classic American Windsor chair
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Colonial Husband
Wife Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional and rare pair of Spanish Colonial period chairs. Possibly North American i.e
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Folding Coach Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of custom made early American folding coach chairs,to accommodate extra seating in back of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Antique Arts
Crafts Spool Carved Corner Chair Bobbin Chair Stick and Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts spool carved corner chair bobbin chair stick and ball. Item features turn
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lee Jofa Lounge Chair with Ottoman H4311
Located in Pasadena, TX
Caprice chair with matching ottoman by Lee Jofa.
Chair has brass casters along with the ottoman as
Category
Mid-19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Ladderback Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century ladderback chair
Turned legs and sides. Painted black and gold. Portrait on the
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Swag Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency side chair. Beautiful hand carved swag design in a glamorous gilt finish. Satin
Category
Late 19th Century North American Regency American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
American Arts and Crafts Oak Rocking and Armchair Pair
By Charles Stickley
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of American 1920’s Arts and Crafts style Quarter Sawn Oak Scroll Arm Chairs. Rocking Chairs
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Antique Porcelain Theo A Kochs, Chicago Barber Chair c. 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Porcelain Theo A. Kochs Chicago Barber Chair, dating to around 1920, is a striking
Category
1920s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Vintage Regency 19th Century Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of two vintage Regency chairs. A chic set of 19th century Bergere chairs with
Category
Late 19th Century North American Regency American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Craftsman Carved Chair by Stickley Furniture
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Single carved Mahogany hall chair by Stickley Furniture. Beautiful carved rosette detail on back
Category
19th Century American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Napoleon III Bergere Upholstered in Vintage American Flags
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Napoleon III Bergere Upholstered in Vintage American Flags on Ebonized Turned Supports
Category
19th Century French American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Wicker Company Freshly White Painted Oval Dining Table
By American Chair Merikord
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A charming oval white wicker dining table made by Merikord - The American Wicker Company , with
Category
1920s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six American Painted Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six American painted barrel back chairs with original paint.
Category
19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
$2,800 / set
Set of Four Vintage Side Chairs
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in Hixson, TN
An interesting set of four vintage oak side chairs made by Jamestown Lounge Co., Jamestown, NY
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 1883 DB Hartley American Walnut Carved Reclining Victorian Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An American late 19th century walnut reclining armchair by the Hartley Reclining Chair Company of
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th C Windsor Baloon Back Chairs
Signed Moon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th C Windsor Baloon back chairs (Signed Moon) Samual Moon Furniture Maker, Bucks County
Category
18th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
hanging interior egg chair in natural, with charcoal cushion. Seat height is adjustable by engaging the
Category
1920s North American Industrial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
One late 18th C. English, One early 19th C. American Wingchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The green chair is a classic early George III English wingchair. The blue chair is American
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, early 20th century, high wingback chair features a nicely carved mahogany frame with white
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
Deep Wingback Bun Foot Lounge Chair in Soft Grey Velvet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Ultra comfortable rolled arm wingback lounge chair with a slight recline restored in a square
Category
1920s North American Hollywood Regency American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Colonial Style Philadelphia Oak Windsor Fan Back Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Colonial style Philadelphia Windsor style chair features oak pegged construction with fan back
Category
19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Black Leather Wingback Style Rocking Chair, circa 1900
Located in Surrey, BC
A circa 1900 leather black leather wingback style chair on solid wooden rockers. Tufted leather
Category
Early 1900s North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather
Matched Pair of Quarter Cut Sawn Oak Bentwood Carved Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A matched pair of quarter cut sawn oak bentwood carved chairs, One is an armchair the other is a
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840
Located in Westfield, MA
elegance of the American Empire period. Each chair features beautifully figured flame mahogany veneers
Category
1840s American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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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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