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1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s. Early
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inverted trumpe...
Category

19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century New England Bannister Back Side Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century New England Bannister back side chair. With boldly shaped crest rail, turned stiles
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut & Rush Seat Side Chair. Measures 17.5
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique slipper style rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper style striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th C. Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chair on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th C. Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chair on Wheels in very good
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs
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Late 19th Century American American Empire American Antique Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
scenes of a "Young America", of the 18th & 19th century, many painted on barrel staves and chairs
Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Upholstered Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs, Late 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chairs are recently upholstered and trimmed. These
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

Oak Arts Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size
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1880s American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Antique Bent Quarter-Sawn Oak Cut Out Back Chairs - Set Of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Bent Quarter-Sawn Oak Cut Out Back Chairs - Set of 4 A set of four antique bent quarter
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Early 20th Century Unknown American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood
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Early 1900s North American Louis XIV American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats
Category

1890s American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Iron

Matched Pair of Chippendale Side Chairs, Massachusetts, Mid 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of American Chippendale side chairs in with original surface and rush Seats. Likely
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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. While Carver chairs originate from America, they became widespread in Europe during the early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Shaker Style Maple Ladder Back with Rush Seats Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Shaker Style Maple Ladder Back with Rush Seats Dining Chairs Measure 17: in width
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
antique item, quality American craftsmanship, chair should mount to floor. Hardware not included. Circa
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Early 1900s American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede Cream suede with polished chrome base and
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Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Suede

Pair of Rosewood Salon Chairs w/ Upholstery by John Henry Belter, circa 1844
By John Henry Belter
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of American "scroll pattern" parlor chairs in rosewood by John Henry Belter or Johann Heinrich
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1840s American Louis Philippe American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Muslin

Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Regency or Early American dining chair or side chair USA, Circa 1900 Carved
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency American Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple, Paint

Set of Eight 19th Century Venetian Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
craftsmanship with the elegance of more pared-down, American spaces. These chairs would have found their way
Category

1860s Italian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Set of Eight 19th Century Venetian Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century Venetian Chairs
$9,425 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Oak Library Hall Figural Arm Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A spectacular antique 19th century American Victorian Arm Chair. Drawing inspiration from
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19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1907
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cassina in 1907, inspiring the American Art Deco style. These chairs were created for the Avery Coonley
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 6
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cassina in 1907, inspiring the American Art Deco style. These chairs were created for the Avery Coonley
Category

Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 2
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cassina in 1907, inspiring the American Art Deco style. These chairs were created for the Avery Coonley
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 4
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" dining chairs for Cassina in 1907, inspiring the American Art Deco style. These chairs were created for
Category

Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" dining chairs for Cassina in 1907, inspiring the American Art Deco style. These chairs were created for
Category

Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern American Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s Queen Ann Solid Walnut Dining Chairs with Aubergine Wool Needlepoint Seats
Located in Austin, TX
a lustrous satin patina and detailing that you don't often find. Made in America, each chair is in
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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Colonial Revival Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, USA, c. 1940s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
-20th century and echoing early American craftsmanship. Each chair features a shapely arched cane back
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Queen Anne-Style Fiddle-Back Chair in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Slip Seat, c 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very well-crafted American Centennial, Queen-Anne-style chair in mahogany with fiddle yoke-back
Category

Late 19th Century American Queen Anne American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is
Category

1820s American Federal American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York Vintage folding
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
office for nearly 40 years. These chairs, according to the dealer at the time of sale, were from the
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
(American 1938-2022). The chairs were crafted in the baroque or Louis XIII taste featuring a square seat
Category

19th Century English Baroque American Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

American Victorian High Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian child's high chair with slat back.
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Colonial American Armchair by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Company
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A Craftsman armchair by Herman de Vries in solid maplewood; hand-hewn spindles, shaped seat on splayed squared legs. Crafted in the 1930s. Original condition shows some wear and scra...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Mission Oak Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission golden oak arm chair with triple slat back and beige seat. (LIMBERT BROS.)
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Late 19th Century American Mission American Antique Chairs

Materials

Gold

American Victorian Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and gilt trimmed arm chair with faux bamboo design and peach velvet
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19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

American Mission Wicker Morris Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission white painted wicker adjustable high back Morris chair with cushions.
Category

19th Century American Mission American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Paint, Upholstery

American Victorian Horn Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian steer horn arm chair with maroon velvet upholstered seat & back and metal claw
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Crystal, Metal

American Victorian Ebonized Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and gold trimmed arm chair with carved floral motifs and green stripe
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Gold

American Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany arm chair with winged griffin arms and blue and grey striped upholstery
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and wood trimmed arm chair with carved filigree floral back and green
Category

19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique American Maple Gilt Ebonised Frame Rush Seat Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Reading, Berkshire
American furniture manufacturer, famous for designing and mass-producing the Hitchcock chair. Hitchcock
Category

19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

19thc American Oak Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
This sturdy antique child's oak rocker retains its original honey oak color varnish and slatted seat. Nice old patina.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th/Early 20th American Fruitwood Windsor Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Windsor Chair. The elegant New England Windsor was made in
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Late 19th Century American American Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of American Victorian Upholstered Seat Children Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian child\'s chairs with a needlepoint seat with one being red and the other
Category

19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley Hubbard
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Colonial Revival: Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron "Chippendale Chair" Bookends (c. 1920s) A handsome
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890. Here we present a rare
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Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic chair back window seat with upholstered box seat in Honduran mahogany. Note the defining
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1810s American Neoclassical American Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Antique 18th century American Ladder Back armchair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Category

18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Empire Revival and Arts Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet
By R.J. Horner Co., Tobey, Berkey Gay Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An outstanding antique American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts triple narrow bookcase cabinet
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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.