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1930s Central European Art Deco Reclining Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
, the backrest adjusts smoothly, allowing the chair to shift from an upright position to a more relaxed
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Hollywood Regency Pool Patio Chaise Lounge - a Pair
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Hollywood Regency Pool Patio Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chairs - a Pair
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is 5 inches of adjustability in height. The chairs are sold separately as they are slightly different
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Chaise Longue by Michael Thonet for Thonet Model 9702, 1920s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
catalogues from 1914 and earlier. The chair has an adjustable backrest. 1920s, Austria Good
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Edwardian Ebonised and Leather Barbers Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
. This well designed chair, originally used as a barbers chair with an adjustable back, now has a fixed
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Earliest Known O. C. White Advertising Sign
By O.C. White
Located in Peekskill, NY
started with adjustable dental chair headrests. Most important is the reference to their products on cars
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Antique Floor Lamp, Bridge Style with Period Glass Shade
Located in Petaluma, CA
onyx. These are used mainly for sitting in your favorite chair and adjusting the upper portion so the
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1920s American Edwardian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table its Small Armchair Lacquered Canned, XIXTh
Located in Beaune, FR
and in good condition. Accompany this dressing table with a charming small swivel chair adjustable in
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Swivel Piano Stool, Gebrüder Thonet, Signed, Around 1890, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
take up much space. The seat height of the chair is adjustable, with the original swivel mechanism. The
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1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
adjustable top frame allows the user to freely adjust the chair’s inclination angle from upright to full
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Upholstery Vintage Industrial Clerks Swivel Desk Chair Fritz Cross
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice original early century clerks chair. Very adjustable chair, wheels can be added. Seat height
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1920s American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

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
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare Industrial Metal Wicker Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique reclining lounge chair made by "Marks Adjustable Chair Co., New York".
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Early 20th Century American Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Industrial Swivel Task Chair by Do More
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Industrial task chair manufactured by DoMore. The chair is adjustable in height, and the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Office Task Chair by Do More
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Industrial swivel desk / office chair by Do More. This example has its original green
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Office Task Chair by Do More
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Industrial swivel desk / office chair by Do More. This example has its original green
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Crocker Furniture Small Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1921
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is a small solid oak swivel desk chair with sculpted seat and steel mechanisms. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Cevedra Sheldon Walnut, Cane Cast Iron Rolling Chaise Lounge Chair, C. 1876
By Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adjustable Walnut and Black Iron Chaise Lounge Chair designed by Cevedra Sheldon for Marks
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
covered in a plush purple velvet, adjustable...would make a fabulous desk chair.
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19th Century French Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Fabric

Adjustable Bentwood Office Chair or Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
Adjustable bentowood office chair or stool. the height can adjusted from 43cm (16.92in) to 63cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Industrial Swivel Desk Chair by Do / More
Located in New York, NY
Classic swivel desk, task chair by DO/ MORE. The chair features many adjustments, as follows: the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Antique Adjustable Swivel Maple Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique solid maple swivel office chair with a slatted back. Good condition with appropriate wear
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Adjustable Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool Walnut, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
rarity and desirability of the pair: each chair features a three-position adjustable backrest, controlled
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Walnut

Adjustable Gunlocke Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
's height is adjustable by spinning the chair up or down. The backrest reclines and the tension can be
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel

Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Antique Adjustable Folding Campaign Chair
By Marks A.F. Chairs Limited NY
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cavedra B. Sheldon sold this design to the Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company, which manufactured it
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Late 19th Century American Campaign Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style desk chair. The chair is adjustable in height, it
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Walnut

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
By Hillcrest
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
. The Hillcrest mechanism allows the chair to recline back, adjust the seat height, and rotate 360
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

Arts Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with horse shoe armrest and shaped back
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Carved and Green Painted Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted piano chair with caned seat and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Round Adjustable Swivel Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
brown palette. Last but not least, the chair has an adjustable height and swivel mechanism for
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique Metal Dental Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All metal adjustable dental chair. Complete with head pads, adjustable arms and seat, and reclining
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Early 20th Century Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1920s Heywood Wakefield Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
. Measures: 30" H x 27" W x 40" D 16" seat height (chair), 12" H x 26" W x 21" D (ottoman) -- Adjustable
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Rattan

Josef Hoffmann Chairs for Thonet, circa 1910, Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, Spain
signature furniture design is an adjustable lounge chair, the Sitzmaschine (1905), that marries a curving
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Magnificent Antique Swivel Art Nouveau Music Chair Mahogany Music Stool, 1900s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful antique Art Nouveau adjustable swivel music chair, circa 1900s in solid mahogany. The
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Restored Art Deco Hillcrest 1920 Brown Leather Captains Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
office chair, it is height adjustable, there is a tilt function and naturally it swivels. This is a very
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Leather

Antique Oak Desk Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
English oak office chair in perfect and original condition. New leather upholstery. Desk chair is
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Adjustable Chair

19th Century Mahogany Office Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Spacious antique mahogany desk chair with leather upholstery. Chair is height adjustable and
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1890s English Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Oak Swivel Office Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1920s oak adjustable office desk chair. Oak wrap round arms and four legged base. Red cordroy seat
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gustavian Swivel Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Office chair, revolvable, height adjustable. Padded seat and back with original leather. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Pine

Desk Chair by Thonet, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
wear. This swivel chair is adjustable in height by turning it. The seat has been refurbished in
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1920s Austrian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Old Vintage Oak Wood Desk Chair
By Industrial Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted vintage wooden rolling desk chair with adjustable back and seat height . The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

1920s Oak and Leather Office Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Solid oak adjustable office chair, circa 1920s Leather seat and backrest. Adjustable height
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original finish and
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Brass, Iron

1920s Set of Six Chairs Art Deco by Osvaldo Borsani Original Futurist Upholstery
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
D70, a sofa that can assume approximately 20 positions; the 1955 P40 adjustable lounge chair
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Tilt Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Nice antique swivel, tilt adjustable desk, office chair having a four star base. This example is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Walnut

Artist s Stool by Cook Cambridge
By C. A. Cook Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial wooden desk/side swivel chair with adjustable back and canvas bag by Cook Cambridge
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1920s American Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial MId-Century Aluminum Leather Office Desk Chair By GoodForm
By General Fireproofing Company, GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, burgandy, faux-snakeskin embossed leather. The chair is height adjustable a few inches and the backrest
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
backrest and became the illustrious adjustable chair.
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Steel, Iron

Armchair or Desk Chair Adjustable Black, Swedish, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Armchair desk chair Swedish 19th century in black, Sweden. An armchair made during the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Wood

Cane Pretzel Wood and Bamboo Patio Lounge Chair Hidden Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cane or Rattan pretzel bentwood lounge chair. This piece features high bentwood arms that remind of
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1920s American Chinoiserie Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable High Chair Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style or let him/her play in the antique and ingenious Victorian high chair
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Industrial Artist Studio Spindle Chair or Stool Adjustable in Height, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
turn it 360 degrees with ease. With the back adjustable in depth and height and the seat adjustable in
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Edward L. Koenig Adjustable Architects Chairs in Maple, circa 1940
By Edward L. Koenig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
wingnuts for maximum comfort. Chair seat height range 17.5 H-27.5 H. Chair height adjusts 31 H-41 H. Formed
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Maple

Well Proportioned Georgian Mahogany Reading or Cockfighting Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Georgian style Cockfighting Chair with adjustable reading or gaming surface. Similar to an
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating
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1840s American American Empire Antique Adjustable Chair

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
to adjust the back, as well as leg rests to make the king comfortable, and the chair moved on four
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Adjustable Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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Antique Adjustable Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique adjustable chair for your home. Each antique adjustable chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique adjustable chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique adjustable chair bearing Industrial, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique adjustable chair over the years, but those crafted by Cavedra B. Sheldon, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Marks Adjustable Chair Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Adjustable Chair?

Prices for an antique adjustable chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $38,002, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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 Antique Adjustable Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.