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Pair of R.J. Horner Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century pair of hall chairs with flame mahogany on the upper chair rail, back splat, and seat
Category

19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Near Pair of American Mahogany Queen Ann Style Wingchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with carved knees and pad feet, having down cushions
Category

19th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

13 Star American Flag Eagle 1830 Hand Carved Chesterfield Rocking Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
American Eagle carved with 13 star flag rocking armchair with Chesterfield tufted leather Where to begin
Category

1830s English William IV American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1910s Pair of Westport Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
chair embodies the progressive principals of the emerging American Arts & Crafts movement of simplicity
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Carved Ball Claw Mahogany Dining Side Chair Blue Needlepoint Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale carved ball and claw mahogany dining side chair blue needlepoint seat. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1910s Pair of Westport Lounge Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
chair embodies the progressive principals of the emerging American Arts & Crafts movement of simplicity
Category

1910s American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spindle Back Mahogany Accent Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, mahogany, accent, side chair circa 1860s features a curved, spindle back with turned front
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Harry Bertoia Bird Chair in Black with Original Knoll Cover
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Seattle, WA
Original & authentic Harry Bertoia Bird chair & ottoman for Knoll, circa 1960s. Original fabric
Category

1850s North American Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three 19th Century Black Painted New England Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of three black painted exaggerated bow back Windsor chairs are in great
Category

1890s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40
Located in York County, PA
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40: American, barrell-back
Category

19th Century American American Antique Chairs

Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820. Its style and shape relate
Category

19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th C Extended Scroll Arm Windsor Arm Chairs. Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Set of Eight 19th C Extended Scroll Arm Windsor Chairs. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Category

19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Regency Ram Head Kissing Birds Figural Mahogany Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency ram head kissing birds figural mahogany club lounge chair. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century North American Regency American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian carved mahogany northwind face and cornucopia rocking chair rocker. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1900s Set of Two Ice Blue Velvet Dorothy Draper Style Bergère Club Lounge Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Rare and extremely comfortable or beautiful set of two bergère or lounge chairs in Dorothy Draper
Category

Early 1900s French American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Charleston Classical Shield Back Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Charleston Classical mahogany shield back exposed framed side chairs with carved rice splat
Category

1790s American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Pair Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Pair Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia & Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840 Measures
Category

Mid-19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Victorian Slipper Chairs in Walnut with Upholstered Seat Back
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A pair of early American Victorian slipper chairs in walnut with upholstered back & seat, circa
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Harden Mission Oak Arts Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Orange Tufted Parlor Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique Victorian Eastlake carved walnut orange tufted parlor side chairs. Pair of includes
Category

19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco American Antique Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco American Antique Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Hiprest Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved Mahogany Hiprest vanity side chair. Item features beige
Category

Early 20th Century North American Louis XV American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian floral scrollwork carved mahogany parlor accent side chairs - a pair. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage S. Bent Bros Maple Wood Hitchcock Colonial Style Chairs, a Pair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage S. Bent Bros Maple Wood Hitchcock Colonial Style chairs - a Pair. Item features gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

Spanish Colonial Walnut Hall Chairs Leather and Tapestry Covered a Pair 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Louis XIII style French, Spanish Colonial High-backed side chairs made of solid
Category

Early 20th Century North American Spanish Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pr Of Early Papier Mache Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES OF AMERICAN PAPIER MACHE CHAIRS. tHE SEATS MAY BE THE ORIGGINAL CANING
Category

19th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Papier Mâché

1920s Hollywood Regency Cane Wingback Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super stylish 1920s American Hollywood Regency tall wingback chair in rare double cane. The chair
Category

1920s American Hollywood Regency American Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Fontaine Adirondack Woven Birch Rocking Chair
By Lee Fontaine
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Adirondack birch rocking chair featuring a woven seat and back and a painted wash
Category

19th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early 20th Century, Rustic Oak Firehouse Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
feature spindle backs and sides with metal reinforcement rods. The chairs retain their wonderful, original
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique French Art Nouveau Flower Maple Leaf Wrought Iron Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau flower maple leaf wrought iron garden chairs - a pair. Item features (2
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Fan Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning over painted American wicker fan back chair with spring seats and ticking pillow as
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique cafe chairs features bentwood construction, original finish, newer caned
Category

1920s American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six 19th Century Pennsylvania Folk Art Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six 19th century Pennsylvania Windsor chairs, embellished in the German Folk Art tradition
Category

19th Century North American Folk Art American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Slipper Chairs by Pottier Stymus, owned by Pierre Bergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
walnut by the respected American firm of Pottier & Stymus, these chairs exhibit the striking American
Category

19th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Chairs Green Distressed, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique twisted wrought iron ice cream parlor bistro dining chairs green distressed rusty finish
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Spiderweb Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-late 19th-century American Hepplewhite side chairs exemplifies the elegance and
Category

Mid-19th Century American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hepplewhite style mahogany prince of wales plume drape shield back dining chairs - set of 6
Category

Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Classical Dining Chairs Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
, Duncan Phyfe. Made of a fine and dense mahogany, these American classical chairs offer a figured mahogany
Category

1820s American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century South West Ladder High Back Rocking Chair
By Shaker Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Honey color, wonderful worn patina. This handmade rocking chair is American Folk Art at its finest
Category

Early 1800s American Shaker American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century New England Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six early 19th century New England birdcage Windsor chairs in cherry with carved pine
Category

Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Pine

19th Century English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Chair, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English queen Anne burr walnut splat back dining chairs - set of 8. Set
Category

Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mother of Pearl Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Parlor Set, 3-Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian mother of pearl satinwood inlay mahogany sofa & 2 chairs parlor set, 3-piece set
Category

19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 18th century American George the 2nd library / high carved Gainsborough chair. Chair is
Category

18th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Set of Four Art Deco Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
Set of four American Art Deco chairs with boldly shaped splat and upholstered slip-seats, circa
Category

Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
"3 Exquisite Victorian era American Renaissance revival accent chairs. Made from walnut with
Category

Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival American Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Burl

Old Hickory Paddle Arm American Provincial Woven Arm Chair Martinsville
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Old hickory paddle arm American provincial woven arm chair Martinsville. Item features a finely
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Twelve Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of twelve, solid mahogany framed, Chippendale-style dining chairs with pierce-carved back
Category

1920s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gray Painted Louis XVI Directoire Style Bergeres, 20th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of gray painted Louis XVI Directoire style Bergeres, 20thc., with squared upholstered backs and reeded and bead carved painted frames, with upholstered arms over upholstered cus...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Directoire American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Velvet, Paint

Classic Mahogany "Tub" Chair Covered in Hide with Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
This classic Mahogany "Tub" chair sits very comfortably in the library, den or office. The moulded
Category

18th Century North American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Classic Flame Mahogany Empire Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted with the warmth of flame mahogany, this set of eight dining chairs epitomizes classic
Category

Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

4 Antique Primitive Shaker Oak Farmhouse Country Ladderback Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
4 American Shaker ladderback dining chairs with rattan / wicker seats. Beautifully designed with
Category

Early 20th Century Shaker American Antique Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Late 18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
carvers and 6 chairs. Possibly American from the Federal period! Rare, expensive, exclusive and
Category

Late 18th Century American Regency American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6, 19th Century Simulated Bamboo Original Paint Primitive Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
primitive furniture design, likely American in origin. Each chair features the original paint, beautifully
Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rush

18th c. Windsor Armchair
Located in Savannah, GA
Very fine American Windsor Chair with extended arms. Please note the wonderful construction
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Maple

Grosfeld House French Regency Scroll Frame Fireside Lounge Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Grosfeld House French Regency scroll frame fireside lounge armchairs - a pair. Item features left and right facing frames, nice wide forms, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, t...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency American Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    Bergere 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    Depending 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, 2021
    There 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.