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2 French Antique Armchairs-Walnut Lounge Seater-Claude Sené Style-late 1900th
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
wear consistent with their age. On each chair, one of the armrest adhesives has come slightly loose, as
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet, Walnut

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs, 1890s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
wonderful matching pair of large and elegant Chinese chairs features horseshoe shaped armrests and dragon
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chair Armrest

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Elm

French Restauration Armchair, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
wood carved details on the armrests. The chair is in very good condition. It has a very beautiful
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1810s French Restauration Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather Armchair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
a four-side scalloped apron decorated all around with carved shell and leaf motifs, the chair with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dutch Arts Crafts armchair with salamanders and cloves, Kobus de Graaff
By Kobus de Graaff
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
chair with hares on the armrests instead of salamanders. Sculptor and cabinet-maker Jacobus Willem
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Button Back Armchair in Navy Upholstery
Located in Faversham, GB
armrests. The chair is raised on beautifully turned mahogany legs and finished on brass castors. The
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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Italy
Located in New York, NY
wood frame and elegantly shaped armrests. The chairs are adorned with distinctive spherical details
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century Painted Gilded Armchair Dolphins France
Located in Epfach, DE
fabric. There would also be a single chair. The scrolls of the armrests are very qualitatively worked
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1820s French Restauration Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

18th Century by Alessandro Longhi Portrait of a young musician Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
right hand and the other scores on the table. The armrest of the chair from which the young man has just
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jugendstil Sculptural Armchair in Oak Leather and Brass 1900-1910
Located in Waalwijk, NL
depth and emphasizing structural integrity. Secondly, the chair's backrest and armrests are elegantly
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Early 1900s European Jugendstil Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Highback Armchairs in Oak Rope Floral Upholstery, France 30s
Located in Almelo, NL
and elegance. Each chair features slightly curved armrests and subtly splayed legs, lending balance
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Oak

George IV Walnut Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
this George IV armchair is its generous proportions. With a high backrest and wide armrests, the chair
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Armchair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
the matter of Michael Thonet, and built of bentwood, the baby chair stands on four curved legs; it
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Italian Liberty outdoor armchair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and brown wicker parts. This chair with armrests is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Rattan

Regency Dining Room table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
, allowing chairs with armrests to fit underneath. Beautiful and practical table Origin: England Period
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1820s British Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Mahogany

Italian antique green and gold wooden armchairs with orange cushions, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
chairs with armrests. The structure is in light green painted wood with golden profiles and decorations
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
craftsmanship synonymous with the period. Carved from rich, dark wood, these chairs feature gracefully curved
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1820s European Empire Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique 1920s Era French Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs Animal Print
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Each chair features an ornately carved giltwood frame with exquisite
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Chair Armrest

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Walnut

Handcrafted Sculptural Wooden Throne, Germany, 1920
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural walnut and olive wood chair with curved armrest. Hand-crafted work made with the
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1920s German Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

Ensemble de salon en bois sculpté – Circa 1880
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
large (dont un transformé en rocking-chair) Les accoudoirs détachés en balustre courbé confèrent
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1880s British Colonial Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back
Located in Stockholm, SE
A spanish colonial massive wooden chair with broad, curved armrests and with new, thick leather
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Late 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century French Pair of Beech Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin Steiner
By Steiner, Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculptural arched armrests. The club chairs are composed with a loose cushion which contains its original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet

Pair of Danish Late Empire Birch Armchairs With Inlay, 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
in the form of vases. Fine line inlays on backrest and apron. The tops of the back chair rails in
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Louis XVI Armchairs, 19th Century, France
Located in Belmont, MA
armrests. The chairs have beautifully carved rosettes. They are in very good refinished condition, with new
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Armchair with Dark Brown Straw and Solid Wood in Thonet Style, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
armrest This chair from the fine Austrian manufacture of the early 1900s has an elegant and beautiful
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Straw, Wood

Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader"
By Susse Freres, Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Ixelles, BE
relaxed, one arm resting on the armrest of her chair and the other supporting her head in a gesture of
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut and Fabric Upholstered Armchair
Located in Haarlem, NL
Walnut Black Forest or Schwarzwald chair with back, armrests and seat upholstery in original flower
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
feathered armrests of a chair designed by Voronikhin. Overall, the high quality of the sculptural
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Bronze

High Armchair in the Manner of Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium, c. 1900
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in New York, NY
This carved wood armchair features a tall backrest with dynamically curving chair rail and armrests.
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Leather, Oak

Thonet Bentwood Children Armrest Chair No. 1, Austria 1885 in Original Condition
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Thonet bentwood children armrest chair No.1, designed around 1885 and manufactured, circa 1900
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1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rocking Chair In Bentwood with Curved Armrests by Michael Thonet, Vienna, 1900
By Michael Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Michael Thonet to Thonet, rocking chair, Bugolz, Viennese mesh, around 1900. Rocking chair in
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Bentwood

Gondola Shaped Office Chair with Armrests Ending in Lion Heads
Located in Brussels Antwerp, BE
Gondola shaped office chair with armrests ending in lion heads. Mahogany gondola shaped office
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chair Armrest

Mabelle Chair
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Rome, IT
Chair with armrests, made in solid black rovere wood, seat covered in leather, ma belle con
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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Swedish Antique Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
above each fluted leg of the chair. Armrests are upholstered. Painted in Swedish distressed creamy-beige
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Linen, Wood

Bankers Chair Red Finish
Located in Newtown, CT
Bankers chair, with red finish possibly mahogany. Wear to finish at armrests. Older chair finish
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

French Carved Fruitwood Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautifully carved fruitwood chair was made between 1800-1850. The chair has needlepoint
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

1920s French Iron Garden Chair
Located in Alpharetta, GA
beautifully. Bent into a swirl design on the backrest and on the sides of the armrest, these chairs will fit
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Iron

1910 s Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
part of the wood, however the organic form of the backrest and the armrest make this chair a wonderful
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique set of 8 Chippendale chairs by A. Meyssignac, Paris
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
. This set includes 6 classic dining chairs and 2 chairs with armrests, ideal for placing at the head of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

A set of 8 Dutch mahogany dining chairs, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of 8 Dutch mahogany late 18th century dining chairs. Two chairs have armrests and were placed
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Mahogany

Period Gustavian Corner Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian corner chair, Sweden, circa 1780, with old, perhaps original, paint and leather covered
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wood

English Set of Six Regency Ebonized Chairs with Floral Fabric Seat from 1860s
Located in Florence, IT
by four chairs and two chairs with armrests. Armchairs: cm.49 x 52 x H 85 (seat H. cm.48) Chairs
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1850s English Regency Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Yew High Back Windsor Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A lovely example of the traditional high back Windsor chair, this has wide armrests with tactile
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19th Century English Country Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Yew, Wood

W.H. Gispen, Tube Furniture, Bauhaus Period, Dutch Design
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Only a few chairs with armrests were produced and are slightly different from the original design.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Steel

Josef Zotti Ebonized Maplewood and Rush Seat Armchair, Early 20th Century
By Josef Zotti
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wooden chair with armrests, seat and back of rush. Design: Josef Zotti (1882-1953). Manufactured
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Maple, Rush

Early 20th Century Vienna Concession Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Drottningholm, SE
fledermaus chair, but after some research we found it exists both on the chairs with armrest and the ones
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Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Biedermeier Chair with Armrest Made of Cherry
Located in Senden, NRW
elegant Biedermeier design and the wonderful hue of the cherrywood. Features curved armrests and feet and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet chair from the 1870s with curved armrests
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet chair from the 1870s with curved armrests, Vienna Austria
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1870s Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Arne Jacobsen, Series Seven Chair with armrest in cognac
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen, Series 7 Chair Soft / Cognac Condition of the Chairs: Newly upholstered with
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Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

2 Full Sets of Chair Covers Seat Back Armrests Needlepoint France 1900
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting two full sets of exquisite chair covers from France, dating back to around 1900. These
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th c. African Ambo Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Chair Armrest

Jaroslav Šmídek Chairs for TON, Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An iconic pair of lounge chairs designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON in the 1960s. The chairs
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19th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Portuguese Canape Two Armchairs and Four Chairs Palisander, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Portuguese "Canape" set Two armchairs with armrests Four chairs 19th century Romantic style, in
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Palisander

Pair of Art Déco Lounge Chairs 1920s, Andrew Martin Silk Fabric
Located in Bern, CH
Fantastic Lounge Chairs, completely restored, walnut veneer armrests, Andrew Martin silk fabric
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Silk, Wood

Art Nouveau Armchair by Henry van de Velde, around 1900-1910
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
crossbar carving at the top of the front legs and the fluted armrests. The chair's refined proportions
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chair Armrest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique chair armrest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every antique chair armrest was constructed with great care. Find 183 options for an antique or vintage antique chair armrest now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique chair armrest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique chair armrest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique chair armrest over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer, GamFratesi and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chair Armrest?

An antique chair armrest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $507 and the highest can go for as much as $48,490.

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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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 Chair Armrest
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power. In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today's armchairs. Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs 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.