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Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Chair with Figural Heads at Armrests
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare, American Empire carved mahogany chair with velvet seat fabric. A real showstopper with
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing set of black over red paint decorated Windsor chairs are in great untouched condition
Category
Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Jacquard Fleur De Lys Nailhead Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman. A chic high back style with a gorgeous neutral Fleur de
Category
Late 19th Century North American Regency American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian French Style Finely Carved Mahogany Wood Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French style finely carved Mahogany wood parlor arm chair. Item features solid
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Vanity Pagoda Mirror Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Chippendale carved flame mahogany vanity pagoda mirror chair set. Set includes
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Early 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Adirondack High Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual American Andirondak child's chair, circa 1910. Very good sturdy condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs
This exquisite
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wrought iron twisted metal ice cream parlor arm chairs with wood arms, pair A. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Barber Chair by Ernest Koken
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
American antique barber chair - by Ernest Koken, inventor of the hydraulic barber chair, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Chairs
$12,500
A Fine Classical Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An American Empire mahogany tub back desk chair with leather upholstery. 19th century.
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Green Paint and Gilt Chairs in Natural Linen
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Louis XVI-style green paint and gilt armchairs/ Fauteuils early 20th century, each with a padded oval back surmounted by a floral crest, joined to the padded seat by like arm...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Louis XVI American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Child
s Texas Antique Horn Chair with Ottoman
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
American child’s Texas horn chair with matching horn foot stool, probably made in the late 1800s
Category
1880s American Country American Antique Chairs
Early 20th Century Presidential Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Presidential rattan arm chair, American. Split reed stick wicker. One arm with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Wicker Oversized Bar Harbor Style Wing Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare oversized Bar Harbor style wing chair, American, C. 1900- 1910, attributed to the Heywood
Category
Early 20th Century American Other American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Late 19th Century French Iron and Wood Garden Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century French bent steel back garden chair. The design of curved vertical steel strips
Category
Late 19th Century French American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of British Colonia Caned Chairs with Matching Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of West Indies or American caned lounge chairs with matching ottoman. Crafted in mahogany with
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial American Antique Chairs
A Fine 19th century Velvet and Mahogany Framed Wing Chair.
Located in Bellport, NY
A Regal Mahogany 19th century American Wing Chair.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Champagne chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, USA, 1960s
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Hamburg, DE
Single Lucite 'Champagne' chair by American designer Estelle and Erwin Laverne on polished
Category
1660s American Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Large Early 20th C. Bar Harbor Wing Back Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An exceptional large Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, C. 1900 - 1910, American with oversized
Category
Early 1900s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish with Colored Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Antique,handsome and stylish Rattan Arm Chair in natural finish with colored trim, American,C
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish with Colored Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Antique ,handsome and stylish Rattan Arm Chair in natural finish with colored trim, American,C
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Handsome Ornately Carved Wood Two-Piece Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of American Victorian mahogany corner chairs, circa 1890, that when pushed together make a
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Brass Swing-Arm Sconces with Holophane Shades
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
the 1930s-1940s. The arms swing left to right and perfect for bedside reading or near a chair
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare American Arts
Crafts Desk or Drafting Chair by The Davis Chair Company
By The Davis Chair Company
Located in Lisse, NL
American made, oak and cast iron Arts & Crafts chair with leather upholstery.
The maker of this
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th century Painted Maple Hitchcock Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Early American chair from Connecticut decorated with gold stencil in a grape vine motif with red
Category
19th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
19th Century Original Painted Pueblo Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky 19th century original painted Primitive child's chair was sold as being Pueblo Indian
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Paint
Magnificent Pair of Antique Comb-Back Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
usually not as thick as American Windsors. The English Windsor chair seats are not saddled (or dished) as
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive American Antique Chairs
19th Century Pueblo Handmade Child
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Folk Art handcrafted child's chair is from pueblo reservation. The condition is
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Horn Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual petite chair that has been exquisitely restored. Original oak frame and upholstered in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Pair of American Rustic Rush Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American rustic rush chairs. American antique country rush chairs with ladder backs and
Category
1920s American Rustic American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century American Adirondack ladder-back chair of wonderful sculptural and
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming antique American Empire side chair. Features a mahogany frame with crotch mahogany veneer
Category
19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany, Burl
Early American Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early New Hampshire wooden wingback chair. Handmade in USA, circa 1730s.
Category
Mid-18th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Ebonized Spindle Slipper Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare 19th century American ebonized spindle upholstered slipper chair.
Category
Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
American Fancy Ball-Back Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of American fancy ball-back chairs, circa 1830s.
Painted in black and gold with rush seats
Category
1830s American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Early American “Brewster” Style Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An early American “Brewster” style rocking chair with contoured arms supported with ten spindles on
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six American Classical Fancy Chairs, circa 1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very lovely set of Hitchcock side chairs, in very good condition.
Category
1840s American American Antique Chairs
American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian oak slat back swivel side chair.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Slate
Early American Windsor Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Windsor chair with old (but not original) black paint, American, early 19th century.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classic Antique American Wing Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Antique American Wing Chair with Classic form and great comfort. The Chair has flat-panel arms
Category
Late 19th Century Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century American Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century American side chair with complex bent and curved back stiles, a woven
Category
Late 19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 American Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six New England Hitchcock Style chairs. Hand painted / stenciled and gilt with a deep and
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Lot of Six Mid-19th Century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lot of six mid-19th century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock side chairs
Each chair is handmade
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Antique Barber Chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
American Antique Barber chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Offered for sale is an antique early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Gothic Revival Architectural Side Chairs
By Associated Artists
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual pair of American architectural Aesthetic Movement side chairs, having distinctive
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century. Here are the details
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Wicker Woven Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Upholstery
American Victorian Wicker Swivel Side Chair
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker swivel seat side chair with a woven round hoop back with a
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Six American Federal Period Rush Seated Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This set of six chairs from America is of the federal period and were made circa 1820. An
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique American Victorian Adjustable Archer Barber Chair and Footrest Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian adjustable archer barber chair and footrest ottoman. Item features an
Category
Late 19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seating Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair Early Period American Upholstered Mahogany Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These spectacular chairs have serpentine upper crests over upholstered backs.
The upholstered
Category
1780s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Wingback Chair with Blue Upholstery
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Federal period mahogany American wingback armchair in blue upholstery. In very good condition and
Category
Early 1800s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine American Giltwood Side Chair, circa 1860
Located in NYC, NY
An interesting American side or slipper chair in giltwood with inset central medallion on splat
Category
19th Century American Neoclassical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 18th C. American Chippendale Pennsylvania Mahogany Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
American Chippendale side chair, Pennsylvania, late 18th C. Made from mahogany with shaped crest
Category
18th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century American High Back Windsor Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual American high back or comb back windsor chair with a ten spindle back support
Category
18th Century American Georgian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hickory, Oak
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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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