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Set of Three Thonet Style Bentwood Stools
By August Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three Thonet style bentwood stools. No. 18. Black Vinyl seat covers. One chairs seat needs
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

PVC, Beech

Vienna 1800s Bentwood Rocker, Very Rare Form
By Michael Thonet
Located in Peekskill, NY
We all know Thonet and his amazing bentwood rocker. It's long been a design icon that was copied by
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19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Set of Eight with Two-Arm Six Side Thonet 207R Long John Bentwood Caned Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Troy, MI
Set of eight bentwood Thonet model 207R chairs also known as Long John - with two armchairs and six
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Gustav Siegel Designed Jacob and Josef Kohn Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Beautiful and sinuous dark stained Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair, model 824, by Austrian
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
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1850s American Classical Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Thonet Cafe-Chairs approx. 1880s - Bentwood, Cane seat weaving
Located in Hannover, DE
Two stunning Thonet chairs, the inventor of bentwood furniture mid of 19th century. Here two
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1880s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century 4-Piece Bentwood Garden Furniture
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century 4-piece bentwood garden furniture, circa 1890. Unusual Swedish made garden set
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Birch

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
chairs display highly streamlined, stylish works of Modern design. With hand-woven cane backing and seats
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

1920 s Simple Elegant Bentwood Dining Chairs - Mundus - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Simple Elegant Bentwood Dining Chairs - Mundus - Set Of Ten. At the beginning of the 20th
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1920s Hungarian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, J J Kohn Mundus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Thonet 4 chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bent Wood Set of 4 chairs with inlaid seats.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.2
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair No. 2 from the Thonet catalog is one of the oldest and rarest models. It began to be produced
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Early 20th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Bentwood Chairs

Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bentwood Chairs

A Quartet Of Early C20th Bentwood And Cane Chairs By Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four beech bentwood and cane chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann, dating from the early
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Chair Fischel Nr.60
By D. G. Fischell, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs, in Brown Beechwood, Jugendstil Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic set of six Jugendstil bentwood dining chairs have been made in the 1930s in Berlin
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Rustic Armchair-Rocker with Plank Seat Traces of Early Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Bentwood rustic armchair-rocker with plank seat & traces of early black paint, American, early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Chair
By August Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Thonet chair with caned seat and exquisite heart shaped scrolled back. Seat depth is 17
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.19
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chair no.19 professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Six Otto Prutscher for Thonet Bentwood Armchairs with New Leather Upholstery
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Troy, MI
Set of six chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher for Thonet of Austria, circa 1920s. Dark bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffman Ebonized Bentwood Fledermans Dining Armchair 8
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffman ebonized bentwood Fledermans chairs. Stamped J&J Kohn. A fine set
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

san marco venetion rocking chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bent wood with the symbol of san marco republic
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19th Century Italian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood and Board Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bentwood Chairs

Thonet Chair No.18
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chair no.18 professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Set of Six Bentwood Dining Side Chairs by Thonet Austria Original Label
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This stunning set of six bentwood side chairs features pressed decorative motifs on their seats and
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Joseph and Jacob Khon Thonet chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Thonet dining room chairs one is waxed and the other one is in original condition
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Early 20th Century Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Tiger Maple Bentwood Slat Back with Rush Seat Dining Chairs, circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 19th century bentwood slat back Tiger maple rush seat yellow paint dining chairs. Details
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Exceptional Bentwood Twig 19th Century Barrel Back Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mid-western barrel back bentwood twig rocker is strong, sturdy and remarkably
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19th Century American Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Leather

Four Chairs Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet
Four Chairs Thonet
$1,127 / set
Two Chairs Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.57
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition with a beautiful patina. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Children s Chair Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
New shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair No.335
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.335 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.25
By Michael Thonet, Josef Jaworek
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly restored. New cannung in seat.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.19
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Early 20th Century Little Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Little chair marked Josef Hoffman. With bentwood curvy frame and cane seat, it dates back to the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of Four Austrian Bentwood Vintage “Angel Chairs” No. 36 by Josef Kohn
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine set of late 19th century dining chairs designed by Josef Kohn and manufactured by Mundus
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Four Austrian Bentwood Vintage “Angel Chairs” No. 36 by Josef Kohn
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine set of late 19th century dining chairs designed by Josef Kohn and manufactured by Mundus
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane

19th Century Thonet Type High Chair
By Thonet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
4th quarter 19th century Thonet type bentwood high chair. Restored cane seat, back & old
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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet, circa 1890
By Michael Thonet, D. G. Fischell
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of secessionist chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of secessionist chairs by Josef Hoffmann. Stamped J. & J. KOHN, # 420.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Thonet Dining Chairs No.221
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Thonet dining chairs no.221 with carved flowers. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Circa 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
frame is formed of beechwood and walnut formed into a sculptural bentwood design. The chair features two
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Set of Four Ventura Feliu Chairs Nº41
By Ventura Feliu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs Nº41 designed by Ventura Feliu in Valencia (Spain), circa 1904. Manufactured and patent by
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Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.18, circa 1920
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
condition with minor signs of use. Chair was cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellack finish. Tinny
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very small quantities were produced. The surface treatment is also in the best possible vari...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.56
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Children s Chair Thonet Nr.18
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
New shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.32, circa 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair Thonet nr.32, circa 1883.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
pedig, was replaced by a more durable plywood with art nouveau decor. This chair appears in Thonet
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Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century Michael Thonet Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century Michael Thonet chair in black color. We only have a last one piece.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet A643, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair J&J Kohn Nr.167
By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.232
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.57
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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Antique Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique bentwood chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and hardwood, all antique bentwood chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique bentwood chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bentwood chairs made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique bentwood chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Jacob and Josef Kohn produced popular antique bentwood chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Bentwood Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,495, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $32,970 highest priced.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Antique Bentwood Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood 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.