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1920s Cast Iron American Soda Fountain Chairs Set of Four
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great set of four cast iron soda fountain chairs. Found in the northeast. Original multi layer pink
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
20th Century American Vintage Barber Swivel Chair by JJ Maes Kapperstoelen
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century American vintage barber swivel chair by J.J. Maes Kapperstoelen recently reupholstered
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair, New England, circa 1740-1760
Located in Savannah, GA
American Queen Anne walnut side chair, New England, circa 1740-1760. The shaped crestrail and
Category
18th Century American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Victorian Mahogany Wing Chair with Scroll Arms
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany wing chair with scroll arms and tufted red velvet upholstery.
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Mahogany Sheraton Upholstered Coachman
s Chair, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Sheraton wing back coachman's chair with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms
Category
1810s American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Carved Rosewood and Filigree Side Chair
By John Henry Belter
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian carved rosewood and filigree side chair with floral and grape design and pink
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Early American Painted Windsor Spindle Back Step Down Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique New England Windsor step down chair in its original finish with gold painted trim. Crica
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
American Empire gondola chairs in mahogany with saber legs, circa 1830. Beautifully restored and
Category
19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Assembled Pair of American Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Assembled pair of rustic bow back Windsor chairs featuring a nine spindle back. One chair is
Category
18th Century American Rustic American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century American Walnut Side Chairs with Petit Point Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century American walnut side chairs with Petit Point Cushions
Handsome mid-late
Category
Mid-18th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Sheraton Southern Cherry Upholstered Wingback Chair, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Southern cherry wingback chair with turned bulbous ringed legs, original brass
Category
1810s American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Corner Chair, circa 1850s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century American Chippendale corner chair, circa 1850s
Hand carved, custom made solid
Category
Mid-19th Century British Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Firehouse Windsor Chair in Old Blue Paint
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American firehouse Windsor chair in beautiful old worn blue painted surface. New England
Category
Late 19th Century American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 American Victorian Natural Wicker Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Victorian natural wicker high back side chairs with woven back and cane seat with
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of 6 American Victorian Spindle Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Victorian (19th-20th century) golden oak pressed and spindle back side chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Centruy, American Hunzinger Style Walnut Platform Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century American hand-turned walnut Rocking chair.
From circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century American High Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Aesthetic Movement Giltwood Slipper Chair, circa Late 1800s
By Herter Brothers
Located in Peabody, MA
American Aesthetic Movement giltwood slipper chair, possibly by Herter Brothers of New York
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
American Sheraton Painted Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Sheraton mustard painted hard wood fancy chairs with black stripping. The rush seat frames
Category
19th Century American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840
Measures - 32 1/4"h x 18 1
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Early American Shaker Style Chairs 6
By Shaker Style, Shakers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Warm glowing patina on these Early American Shaker style chairs. Not a perfect match but all
Category
Early 20th Century American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Circa 1835 Set of 6 American Late Classical Period Tiger Maple Side Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine set of 6 American late Classical period tiger maple side chairs, c. 1835. New England origin
Category
1830s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four 19th century American Empire "Gondola" style dining chairs with inlay
Fine set of
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
American Painted and Gilt Decorated Turned Hardwood Sheraton Chair, 1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton fancy chair of painted & gilt decorated turned hardwood. The chair retains its
Category
1810s American Sheraton American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
American Chippendale Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair by Thomas Tuft
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale mahogany slip seat side chair by Thomas Tuft (1740–1788) with rococo carved
Category
1770s American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Four American Windsor Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These sack back Windsor armchairs are tightly constructed with double stretchers and secured arms and backs.
Measure: Arm height: 26.75".
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Set of Eight American Windsor Chairs with Original Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
Eight bow backed American Windsor chairs with spindles braced by tail piece support. Distressed
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak, Pine
Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six antique American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of American Rush Seat Side Chairs, circa 1810-1820
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of American rush seat side chairs, circa 1810-1820. Faux bamboo carved wood with black paint
Category
1810s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rush
S Dexter Antique Chair Press Back Chair, Circa 1920s
By Dexter Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Cute press back chair by Dexter. Made of solid maple with pine seat,
Good vintage condition. Wear
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Set of Five American Blonde Turned Wood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of five American turned wood rush chairs. Set of two arm and three side chairs in blonde wood
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four American Renaissance Revival Dining Chairs
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
American renaissance revival side chairs with rope turned legs and back posts. In the style of
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEAR PAIR OF AMERICAN LOWBACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
This is a
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Antique Slipper Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair has been tufted upholstered with Great Plains mohair and solid wood base, structurally
Category
1910s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,200
Moose Antler Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century handcrafted moose antler chair newly upholstered in a charcoal gray sheepskin.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Antler, Sheepskin
$6,800
Set of Six American Maple, Cherry and Walnut Windsor Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six American maple, cherry and walnut windsor chairs. Two arms and four sides. Virginia
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Pair of American Mahogany Upholstered Slip Seat Gondola Chairs, c. 1830-35
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American neoclassic mahogany and figured mahogany veneered slip seat gondola chairs in the
Category
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Windsor Style
Butler
Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s “Butler” chair with spindle back and rush seat by LA furniture maker Joseph McPherson.
Category
1920s North American British Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Brown Leather Captains Office Chair Original Swivel Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice aged brown leather American Victorian office
Category
19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six American Ribbon Back Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The set is comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. The wood
is mahogany. All are in very
Category
Late 19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Paint Decorated Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six American grain painted and pin striped stenciled chairs. This is a great looking set of
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Craftsman American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
19th Century American Carved Claw and Ball Foot Easy Chair Upholstered in Silk
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century American carved easy chair with claw and ball feet and upholstered in silk.
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Late 19th C American Ship
s Chair in Mahogany and Nickel Iron Swivel Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th c American ship's chair in mahogany and a nickel iron swivel base. A unique nautical form
Category
Late 19th Century American Empire Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
6 Antique American Colonial Farmhouse Windsor Country Dining Chairs Restored
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 antique American colonial farmhouse Windsor Country dining chairs restored. Listing includes turn
Category
19th Century American Rustic American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four American Regency Hitchcock Style Baltimore Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four 19th century American Regency caned Baltimore fancy dining chairs made in the
Category
19th Century American Regency American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Three American Maple Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chairs from Mt Lebanon New York.
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in London, GB
A rare set of three American Shaker, ladder back rocking chairs.
All three came together and are
Category
1870s American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Eight Late 19th Century American Farmhouse Primitive Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very comfy and strong chairs, lots of wear with some slight cracks but tight. Different colors
Category
1880s American Primitive American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
4 Antique Early American Shaker Pine Ladderback Rush Side Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage pine early American style Shaker ladderback dining chairs featuring rush seats and
Category
Early 20th Century Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
Set of 6 Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Hitchcock Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually good set of six maple wood Hitchcock style chairs with rush seats.
In excellent
Category
Early 19th Century Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
American Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Bergère Armchair, New York, circa 1880
By Herter Brothers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An American mahogany parcel-gilt bergère armchair, New York, circa 1880, possibly by Herter
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Art Deco Theatre Seats Cast Iron 1927 Two Available
By American Seating
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of two cast iron with patinated sides. Made by the American Seating Co in 1927 for a
Category
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Antique American Shaker Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique early American Shaker ladderback chairs. Authentic and rich with history, these pieces exemplify
Category
Early 19th Century American Shaker American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight American Federal Mahogany Acanthus Carved Dining Chairs Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American Federal mahogany acanthus carved dining room chairs with scrolled arms
Category
1820s American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Bow Back Signed S, KILBURN Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine bow back step down 18th century Windsor chair signed S,KILBURN ( maker ) on base of the
Category
18th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large American Rococo Revival Rosewood Parlor Armchair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Large American Rococo Revival rosewood parlor armchair, mid-19th century high quality carving and
Category
Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Early 19th Century Hand Painted "Fancy" Chairs, circa 1810-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four hand painted/hand stenciled New York "Fancy" chairs using the graining technique
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Faux Bamboo Cherry Windsor Chair by Harden, Circa 1800s
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful antique faux bamboo cherry windsor chair By Harden furniture.
Solid cherry. Circa 1800s
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cherry
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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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