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19th Century Antique Wood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century antique wood armchair.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,950 / item
Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of eight American Federal period dining chairs, ca. 1815-1820, with a distinctive bull’e eye
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Colonial Jamaican Mahogany Windsor Comb-Back Armchair
Located in Tring, GB
American colonies, and the Caribbean Islands. The chairs have several features that warrant particular note
Category
Mid-18th Century Jamaican American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Colonial Jamaican Mahogany Windsor Comb-Back Armchair
Located in Tring, GB
American colonies, and the Caribbean Islands.
The chairs have several features that warrant particular
Category
Mid-18th Century Jamaican American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Child
s Size Comb-Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Litchfield, CT
American. Probably Philadelphia, ca. 1785 - 1800
Mixed woods: poplar, hickory and ash.
Fine
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Decorated Boston Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
19th century American Rocker paint decorated rocking chair
brown and gold detailing and pink
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rocking Armchairs C1900
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful pair of traditional rocking chairs C1900. With good saddle seats and in great
Category
Early 1900s North American Country American Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
$2,999 / item
Vintage Bentwood Child
s Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Classical Mahogany Rocker with Carved Scrolled Arm Supports
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is in fine condition and substantial in construction. The scrolled arms are beautifully worked.
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19th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is quite substantial, with beautifully carved scrolled arms with lambs’ tongue detail at the top. It is in fine condition with springs and good upholstery. This very comf...
Category
1830s American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Arts
Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Orange, CA
Beautiful antique, showcasing true American craftsmanship. This signed rocking chair is in amazing
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Two Rare Colonial Jamaican Windsor Comb-Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
between Britain, her former North American colonies, and the Caribbean Islands.
The chairs have
Category
18th Century and Earlier Jamaican American Antique Chairs
Antique Wicker Sofa by Merikord
By American Chair Merikord
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
This is an antique wicker sofa that was made by the Merikord Company. It measures 78” wide, 29” deep and 40” tall. A comfortable and sturdy piece.
Category
1910s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Papercord
American Early 19th Century Metamorphic Country Table Chair
Located in Wells, ME
American Colonial metamorphic table chair in pine. This 48 inch round table was a practical answer
Category
Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Victorian Chair c.1890-1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
the whole chair. The rolled arms and serpentine sides lead down to the wavy apron. The Victorian
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Reed, Paint, Wood
Woman Seated in Chair by Florence Vincent Robinson (1874-1937, American)
By Florence Vincent Robinson
Located in New York, NY
Woman Seated in Chair by Florence Vincent Robinson (1874-1937, American)
Florence Vincent Robinson
Category
19th Century American Impressionist American Antique Chairs
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
American Classical Carved and Gilt-Stenciled "Fancy" Chair, circa 1815-1820
Located in Houston, TX
Possibly by John Banks or Phyfe workshops, New York City, tablet crest, with spread eagle, splat with lion head and cornucopia, caned seat, saber legs ending in hairy paw feet.
Category
Early 19th Century North American American Classical American Antique Chairs
American Neo Classic mahogany framed library arm chair
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neo Classic mahogany framed library arm chair. The seat and back are upholstered within
Category
19th Century English American Antique Chairs
1930s American Art Deco Patio Chair for a Child
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and rare American Art Deco childs patio chair will make a wonderful addition to
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Steel
18th c. William
Mary Bannister Back Arm Chair, American
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Bannister Back Arm Chair in Period Black paint, with old red underneath.Original condition
Category
18th Century and Earlier American American Antique Chairs
Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
from The American Chair, Three Centuries of Style, Robert Bishop. This form was used by many cabinet
Category
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite American Antique Chairs
China Trade Queen Anne Style Teak Wood Armchair, circa 1890
Located in Providence, RI
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This chair is illustrated in Centuries and Styles of the American Chair as documented when it was in
Category
Late 19th Century Queen Anne American Antique Chairs
Materials
Teak
American Heavy Cast Iron Settee and Chair in the Rococo and Renaissance Revival
Located in Chicago, IL
Late nineteenth century elegant American cast iron garden suite, the design is a blend is taken
Category
1880s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
Plantation Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and teak plantation chair with scrolled arms, original braided stitched leather with nail
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,600
Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
chairs and four side chairs with cane seats and hand-painted crest rail, measuring 31 7/8" high x 17
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal American Antique Chairs
Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers
Located in Providence, RI
According to Robert Bishop in the American chair, (p.387), the Egyptian revival movement received
Category
1860s American Egyptian Revival American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Steel Windsor Chair
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Providence, RI
Windsor chair in steel, circa 1930, manufactured by Simmons Furniture Company. Chair has been
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,400
Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Syracuse, NY
Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair. This does have the appropriate natural rush seat that we had
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
1900s Koken Child
s Barber Chair
By Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Orange, CA
Ribbed & Flutted porcelain base. Previously semi-restored child’s barber chair. Looks like the
Category
Early 1900s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 1900s Koken Oak Barber Chair
By Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Orange, CA
reclines freely. If no one is sitting in chair then the seat reclines back up. Leather is in great
Category
Early 1900s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
1920s Theo A Kochs Child Barber Chair
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Orange, CA
Original condition, working chair. Leather has some imperfections and tears in it. Porcelain has
Category
Early 1900s North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Garden chairs: Cast Iron pr Swivel chairs
Located in Long Island, NY
An ornate pair of American cast iron swivel chairs, which are Rococo in style. The chairs have just
Category
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,750 / set
Cast Iron Garden Bench and Chair Set, circa 1880
Located in Southampton, NY
Cast iron garden bench and chair set with Gothic pattern, extremely heavy pieces. A similar set is
Category
19th Century North American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,750 / set
Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Side table and iron chair, circa 1920s. The iron work is incredibly well executed.
Measures: 32" H
Category
1920s North American Spanish Colonial American Antique Chairs
Child
s Highback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century American antique oak children's Fireplace chair with woven rush seat. This chair
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Highland Armchair, a green velvet
wool embroidery bronze Mahogany Lounge chair
By Bruce Andrews Design
Located in Evans, GA
The highland chair collection inspiration by a gentleman’s study set within a manor house on the
Category
Late 18th Century American American Classical American Antique Chairs
18th Century Coastal Connecticut Ladderback Chair in Original Red Paint
Located in Woodbury, CT
A curved top slat and three angular slats link compressed ball turned stiles with ball and double reel finials. Resting on turned arm supports, the curved arms end in scrolled handho...
Category
1740s American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple
Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wood Provincial style ladder back armchair with original stencilled vinyl upholstered seat
Thonet New York label under seat as shown. Fabricated in early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child
s Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This wonderful children's rocking chair is hand carved, with a beautiful hand painted design along
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Yew Wood Windsor Chairs c. 1800
Located in Carson City, NV
probably owing to the smaller size of Americans in that period. The chairs have a warm natural patina that
Category
19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Yew
$1,550 / set
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By A.H. Davenport, Henry Hobson Richardson 1
Located in Providence, RI
Exceedingly rare American Aesthetic Movement chair designed by Architect Henry Hobson Richardson
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Massachusetts Yellow-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in New Hope, PA
"
For a similarly decorated example, see Evans, American Windsor Chairs, p. 494, fig. 7-62.
Category
1820s American Folk Art American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Beech William
Mary, Caned Armchair, Flemish or English, 17th Century
Located in Providence, RI
in America.
Nevertheless, this chair is a cornucopia of design starting from the top with
Category
17th Century English William and Mary American Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane
Faux Marbre Topped Triple Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Atlantic States origin. Comfortably seats ten. A set of ten American Chippendale Revival dining chairs is
Category
Late 19th Century American Chippendale American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
, transitional to Deco.
Unique and rare early American Modernist precursor.
The chair reclines in 3 seamless
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco American Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
# 393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair
Hardwood Construction, Rush Bottom ( Maple with
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Classical American Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush
Early American Hoopback Windsor Chair, Oak and Hickory Wood 1840s, Antique Brown
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Early 1800s Windsor chair, with continuous wood hoop back and arms. Wide saddle seat and H
Category
Early 19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Pine
19th Century American Chairs S/5
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of 5 faux bamboo black finish 19th century American chairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,600 / set
Set of Eight Early American Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I am selling these chairs along with an 18th C. American Harvest table that have been in my
Category
18th Century and Earlier American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Chairs in Oak with Cognac Colored Leatherette Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of dining chairs in oakwood and cognac colored leatherette seats and backs. Made in the United
Category
1910s American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Pair of North or Native American Chairs in Leather and Wood
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exceptional handcrafted pair of North / Native American chairs in wood and leather.
Manufacturer
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handcrafted and Hand-Carved Adjustable American Arts
Crafts Oak Desk Chair
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great looking American chair.
The design of this antique American desk chair looks to be
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Carved Walnut Hall Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
x 14" deep x 19.25" high at the seat x 38.5" high at the back
American chair in the Black Forest
Category
Late 19th Century American Black Forest American Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Quervelle Empire Side Chair
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Milford, NH
on page 306 of "Centuries and Styles of The American Chair 1640-1970" by Robert Bishop.
Category
19th Century American Empire American Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs
American chairs in the style of
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian American Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 8 American Seating Co. "Envoy" Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bainbridge, NY
8 - 1920, American Seating Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Model 368, ergonomic ENVOY classroom
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Early 20th Century Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Pub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak pub chairs
American chairs in the
Category
Early 20th Century American American Antique Chairs
Materials
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 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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