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American Mahogany Lolling Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An American mahogany carved open arm lolling chair with molded legs and stretcher.
Category
Late 18th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Pair of Empire Revival Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Empire revival style occasional chairs are upholstered in Belgium linen. The frames are
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Revival American Antique Chairs
$6,400 / set
Thames Valley Brace Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
uncommon, although the practice was widely popular in American Windsor chair making.
Size: Arm height 27".
Category
1770s European American Antique Chairs
Materials
Other
English Victorian Leather Wingback Armchair Painted by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Yeager (American 1938-2022). The chair features a painted bust of a masked gentleman "Martin Falkes" and
Category
19th Century European Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
American Captain
s Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American white oak captain's chair. Previously painted back. Some remnants around
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,200
American Mahogany Child
s Chair, circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale child's chair with slip seat, circa 1780. Originally used as a feeding chair
Category
1780s North American American Antique Chairs
Period Horn and Hoof Hide Upholstered Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This American chair made circa 1890-1900 is constructed of steer horns with cow hoofs as legs. The
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Horn, Hide
Leather American Turkish Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
American victorian Turkish chair
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Early American Child
s Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Early American Child’s chair in original paint and completely unrestored.
Seat height is 7.5".
Category
1920s American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
American Federal Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very large wing chair
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
An American Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
An American oversized wooden armchair, with a rush seat, Circa 1870.
Category
19th Century American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$14,300
House of Representatives Chairs
By Thomas U. Walter 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
and Styles of the American Chair 1640-1970, 1972, p. 395, fig. 690.
Category
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival American Antique Chairs
19th Century American Gothic Chair
Located in London, London
Gothic chair
American Aesthetic Movement
Walnut
Original velvet upholstery
19th Century
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
American Carved Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very fine example of what is known as a "grotto chair." Carved from high-grade mahogany by a
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Late Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Sofa
Chair set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 19th Century American Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor set with a settee, two club chairs
Category
1880s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Renaissance "Gothic" Arm Chair
By Frank Furness
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive architectural and original interpretation of Gothic style.
Category
19th Century American Gothic Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
19th Century Diminutive or Child
s Walnut Wingback Chair, American
Located in Essex, MA
19th century child's wing chair in diminutive size
--Walnut
--American
--Queen Anne cabriole
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th to 19th Century American Child
s High Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 18th to 19th century American child's high chair
Outstanding hand crafted high chair
Category
Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of American Upholster Wing Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Upholstered Wing Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
19th Century American Child
s High Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
American 19th century child's high chair
Handcrafted from solid maple. Quality built. Custom
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique American Barber
s Chair circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Completely refurbished barber's chair, hydraulics in good working order. Koken manufacture.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
American Painted Adirondack Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A painted green twig chair assumed to be from the Adirondacks, circa early 20th century.
Category
1910s American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Twig
Horn Chairs 19th C. from America
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of horn chairs brought to Sweden in the 1890-1900 by a Swedish emegrant moving back after
Category
19th Century American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Horn, Leather
Antique American Empire Mahogany Club Chair Scroll Arm Accent Scalamandre Tub
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire mahogany club chair scroll arm accent Scalamandre tub
American Empire
Category
1920s American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Elizabethan Revival Bobbin Chair in Walnut
Located in NYC, NY
American Elizabethan Revival Walnut Occasional Chair, third quarter 19th century, the back with a
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
American Aesthetic Ebonized Bamboo Side Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
The American Aesthetic ebonized faux-bamboo side chairs are approximately 30.5 inches in height, 18
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique S. Karpen
Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee
Chair Set
By Karpen
Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
"S. Karpen & Bros (1880-1951)
The 9 Karpen brother immigrated to America from Prussia in 1872
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
An Early 19th century American Arm Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Mahogany frame,genorous barrel shape with all new upholstery.American/New England.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early American Colonial Pine Round Tilt Top Tavern Table Chair Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
and space. The combination of a table and a chest that could quickly be converted into a chair. This
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Mahogany Hepplewhite Arm Chair. Boston, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Hepplewhite armchair with scrolled reeded ringed arms, reeded urn finial, and
Category
1810s American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of American Victorian Painted Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian outdoor armchairs composed of iron painted white and featuring seat
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Early American Pine Tilt Top Shoe Foot Hutch Table Tavern Chair Storage
Located in Dayton, OH
and space. The combination of a table and a chest that could quickly be converted into a chair. This
Category
19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Walnut Folding "Campaign" Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
American Renaissance Revival walnut folding "Campaign" chair, third quarter of the 19th century
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
FANTASTIC 17THC AMERICAN LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR W/RUSH SEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC HAND MADE 17THC CENTURY CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND HAS THE MOST FANTASTIC PATINA AND
Category
18th Century and Earlier American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Antique American Oak Counter Bar Stool Chair Farmhouse Country
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique country style oak counter or bar stool. Marked Rec Ins along the back of seat. Measure: 36".
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Renaissance Chair in Carved Mahogany with Custom Silk Cushion
Located in Astoria, NY
American Aesthetic movement or American Renaissance chair in highly carved mahogany on castors
Category
Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair. Item features wicker
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Child
s Round Pedestal Table and 2 Chairs, American, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
refinished. We hunted for years just to find some children's chairs with at least the same color. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Restored Art Deco split reed stick wicker lounge chair with cup and magazine holders. Features new
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Victorian American Mahogany Grotesque Northwind Face Saddle Seat Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Grotesque / Northwind arm chair by Michigan Chair Company circa 1905. Made of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Greco Figural Gooseneck Mahogany Chair c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco figural armchair offers mahogany frame with scroll form
Category
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Lifetime Furniture Arts
Crafts Mission Rocking Chair and Seat Cushion
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair, with a leather seat cushion.
Category
1920s American Mission American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair.
Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800
Category
19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Antique Primitive Early American Blue Painted Side Accent Table
Shaker Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Primitive table and Shaker chair. Made from hardwood with a blue painted finish. The
Category
Early 20th Century Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of 19th c. American Rosewood Parlor Chairs in Burlap Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rosewood Parlor Chairs with hand carved Acanthus Leaves on the crests. Newly cushioned
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of American Cast Iron Garden Chairs by W.A Snow, Boston
Located in Essex, MA
Each with central bronze urn with trailing leaves, grate seat with Klismos form legs. Signed by maker.
Category
1920s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Dining Table and Four Chairs w/ Rush Seats Early 19thc American Tiger Maple
Located in Savannah, GA
leaves, curved edges and Sheraton legs. The four chairs are a marriage, but a good one. The table is
Category
1810s American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
19th Century American School Portrait of a Lady in Black Dress Sitting on Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American School
Portrait of a Lady, circa 1850
Oil on canvas
36 x 29 inches
Inscribed
Category
1850s Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Haywood Wicker Photo Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This chair was made to be used in a photo studio to have your picture done in the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
19th Century American Wicker Heywood Brothers Armchair
By Heywood Brothers
Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Wicker chair made in America in the 1880s by Heywood Brothers and Co., Gardner, Mass. (see photos
Category
1880s American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Extraordinary 19th Century Adirondack Twig Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary 19th century Adirondack twig chair. Actually made from well chosen willow roots with
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
New England Table Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
New England table chair, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of British Colonial Planters or Plantation Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of late 19th century or early 20th century planters chairs, in tropical hardwood with
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two Louis XV style chairs with shaped back and open arm. The frame has been re-finished in
Category
Early 20th Century North American Louis XV American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,680 / set
Antique Victorian Era George Hunzinger "Lollipop" Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Peabody, MA
A classic of the Victorian Age, the lollipop chair by George Hunzinger, is considered among the
Category
Late 19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
3-Piece Stick Wicker Rattan Table and Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 3 stick wicker, split reed rattan rocking chair, table and arm chair. The set is well
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Handsome Antique Mahogany and Tapestry Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely 19th century mahogany single chair with scroll arms, slat back, and original tapestry seat
Category
19th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, 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 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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