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PAIR OF LATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT B COHEN SON S LTD SWIVEL CAPTAINS CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of late Victorian circa 1899 B Cohen & Son's LTD stamped Captains swivel armchairs Please note
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Walnut

A Set of 4 Dining and 2 Captain Chairs in the Louis XV Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of upholstered chairs inspired by the Louis XV style and re-interpreted in the 80s. This is a
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Set of 4 Dining and 2 Captain Chairs in the Louis XV Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of upholstered chairs inspired by the Louis XV style and re-interpreted in the 80s. This is a
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Set 12 Victorian Captains Chairs Pub Arm Seats 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful set of 12 Victorian captains tub chairs It's unusual to find a set of
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1880s Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian set of five elm smokers bow back chairs also known as captains
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Elm

Rare Victorian Hampton Son s Stamped Hand Dyed Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1870 restored hand dyed leather captains office chair A very good looking well made solid oak
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid c.19th Mahogany Leather Library Tub Armchair (Victorian, Captains Chair)
Located in Leeds, GB
handsome chair with solid mahogany frame features a button-down hand-dyed leather hide covered continuous
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Mahogany

ANTiQUE CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD HARDWOOD WITH MARBLE INSET PANEL CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Chinese Republic period circa 1900 Rosewood with marble inset panel, revolving swivel office chair
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Marble

19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top
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19th Century English Country Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of 8 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs w/ Original Velvet Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
backs 2 captain chairs 6 side chairs Measurements of 2 captain chairs 19 D / 25 W / 37.50 H
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Early 20th Century Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

EARLY 18THC WINDSOR LOW BACK CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY AND RARE 18THC ALL ORIGINAL CAPTAIN CHAIR IN A WONDERFUL PATINA THESE CHAIR CAME FROM NEW
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Rare Victorian Fully Restored Brown Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather early Victorian ships captains chair This chair is just about as fine as you find anywhere, it
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Antique English Arts Crafts Leather Dining Room Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. The set comprises of four side chairs and two captains' chairs.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

20th Century English Edwardian Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian solid oak Captains chair, having turned spindles in the back
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century, Rustic Oak Firehouse Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
patina. A contrasting captain's chair can be added to round out this set.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts Crafts Spindle Arm Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts Crafts period spindle armchair or dining captain chair In the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 1920s Queen Anne Style Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Great set of 8 1920s oak Queen Anne style stripped back dining room chairs. The set has 2 captains
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Wood

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900. An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair Grain
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Beech, Elm

Large Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Wing Back Directors Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely oxblood leather wingback Chesterfield captains chair
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Aartselaar, BE
19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs. These chairs combine elegance with comfort and their
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Early 20th Century European Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains
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Early 20th Century Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chair or Captain’s Chair A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very
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1850s Country Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Captains chair with hand dyed whiskey brown leather upholstery A very grand and well made
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six 19th c. Early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the set of four along with a captains chair for a total of six. The rod backs are mortised through
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Pine

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Captain's' chair. An English elm Windsor piece from the mid-19th century, circa 1870. Attractive deep
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Elm

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair. An
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19th Century Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Rare Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office chair This is the chair that all modern pieces are based on, it has a
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1860s British Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Period George II Walnut Arm or Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Period Walnut Captain's Chair of the George II Period . Ball and claw shell feet
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Walnut

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors Please note the
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1830s English William IV Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Set of 8 Carved Baroque Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Shield and Knight
Located in Round Top, TX
This regal set of oak dining chairs comes with 6 side chairs and 2 taller "captain" chairs. The oak
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Bow-Back Armchair, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Liberty-Esque, Walnut
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1910. An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Walnut

Joe Quinn 1927 Oak Captain s Armchair
Located in New Windsor, NY
This is not your typical solid oak spindle back oak captain's chair, but one that has been hand
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
dining chairs and 2 Carvers/Captain’s chairs. Gorgeously upholstered in a gold and scarlet silk damask
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and comfortable antique Victorian desk chair in solid mahogany. This dates from around the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Spanish Colonial Revival Leather and Oak Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
style. 2 Captain Chairs: 22"D x 24.5"W x 38.5"H - 16"H seat 4 Dining Seats: 19.5"D x 19.5"W x 37.5"H
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Early 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Walnut-Framed Captain s Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut-framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in black leather which
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Chair

Mahogany framed captains office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Chair

Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain s Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chair

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair. Item features red
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Captain s Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker s Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique 19th century Victorian oak swivel ships, captains cockpit desk chair
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Antique Smoker s Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain s Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Beech

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with a comb back and open arms above a solid
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century walnut office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Chair

Oak Office / Captain s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with carved shaped pierced back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne mahogany armchairs. Perfect for dining captain chairs or club chairs
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above brown leather re-upholstered seat
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Elm

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Victorian period captains desk chair in solid elm. This was made in England
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

Materials

Elm

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Antique Captains Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique captains chair you’re looking for. Each antique captains chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the antique captains chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique captains chair over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Captains Chair?

Prices for an antique captains chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $16,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,333.

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.

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Questions About Antique Captains Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's 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.