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English Child s Chair of Fruitwood with Rush Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English child's chair from the 19th century, featuring a handsomely patinated fruitwood
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19th Century English Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

René Herbst Pair of Sandows Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in constructing the chair's seat and backrest is known as 'Sandows', which is the French term for
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1920s French Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rope, Wood

19th Century Chair with Rushed Seat Back
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Chair with Rushed Back
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19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush

French 19th Century Set of Ten Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
condition, there is some wear to the fabric on some of the chair seats. Please view the detailed images to
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Metal

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Twine, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
or conservatory. The chair seat height is 38cm. DIMENSIONS Height: 81cm (31.9in) Width: 75cm (29.5in
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19th Century French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane

Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat. The sturdy wood frame, has the original
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Hardwood

Pair William Birch Liberty Co. Rush Seat Chairs
By Liberty Co.
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Chairs, most likely Liberty & Co. and designed by William Birch
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Jakob Josef Kohn Fancy Back and Seat Chair
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful Jacob & Josef Kohn "fancy" chair with embossed/engraved back and seat. Their
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a Stuff Over Seat
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Early 1900s William IV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1860s French Baroque Revival Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1860s French Baroque Revival wooden chair showcases the ornate craftsmanship and expressive
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

12 Antique English Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs Supplied by Mario Buatta
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Morristown, NJ
and cream linen upholstered drop in seats. While these chairs have certainly been well used they
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1890s English Hepplewhite Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely oak framed and white castor deep seated and deep buttoned library chair, in very nice
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Arts Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Arts Crafts hardwood chair in the style of with velvet cushion.
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

19th Century High Chair with Lift Top Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century lift top high chair for children with beautiful cane lift top seat.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs 6 Walnut Cabriole Seats 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
cabriole front legs and shaped back legs The chairs feature stuff over seats (very comfortable) We have
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1860s Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Pair Edwardian Sofa Chairs Mahogany His Her Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Edwardian his and her chairs Features and arm and a side chair Frame hand carved
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1910s Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Chinese Armchairs Hardwood Seat Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
chairs. - Viewings available by appointment. - Offered in great shape ready for home use right away.  
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1910s Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chippendale Chair with Rush Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant antique Chippendale side chair with a rush seat.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush

Rush Seat Unusually Shaped Elm Turner Chair, England, 1870c
Located in New York, NY
1870c English rush seat Elm Turner chair. Spindle legs, back and arms. Unusual shape and very
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1870s English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
width 20in. Chair seat was newly upholstered in an eggplant, lavender, purple colors fabric from
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair This is a superb mahogany
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Klismos-Inspired Oak Chair with Upholstered Seat, Denmark ca 1900
Located in Utrecht, NL
While the Klismos chair model originated in ancient Greece, the style made its way throughout the
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Early 1900s Danish Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wood

1860s French Louis XV Wooden Chair With Velvet Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
chair’s fluid lines, while the velvet upholstered seat offers a soft, inviting contrast to the frame’s
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1800s French Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the elegance of the 1800s with this exquisite French Wooden Chair. This antique piece
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair in good vintage
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

New England Hitchcock Style Chair with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Norton, MA
A New England Hitchcock Style/Fancy chair. Hand painted/stenciled with a deep and rich patination
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19th Century American Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition. Lemon
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Victorian cane seated country house library chair
Located in Malton, GB
and looks to be original throughout. The chair would benefit from a seat cushion which we can add for
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19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Woven Splint Seat Antique Chair from England
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An antique chair from 19th century England. The woven splint seat is very characteristic and its
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19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Armorial Triangular Seat Hall Chair, ca. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Armorial Triangular Seat Hall Chair, ca. 1860
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19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Child s Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Cane

Rustic Seat
Located in London, England
Rough hewn primitive French seat on 3 legs. Circa 1850. H 68cm x W 53cm x D 41cm Please be in touch
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1850s French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall chair. A Scottish, walnut occasional reception seat, dating to the Regency
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Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Burmese Anglo-Indian Gothic Revival Carved Hall Seat Chair 1880
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th century antique Anglo- Indian Burmese carved hall seat from the 19th Century. Made
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Teak

William Birch. An Arts Crafts high seat music chair with leather seat
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch. A high seat music chair with upper decorative pierced handle to the back, stood on
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak, Leather

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Spindle Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Dronten, NL
Antique carved wooden spindle corner side chair with woven rush reided seat. Circa Late 1800s
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
seats are newly upholstered in a Belgian linen. The chairs are presented upon four squared, tapering
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Linen

Swedish Oak Corner Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming Swedish corner chair in quarter-sawn oak. The curve of the seat back, mirrored in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

19th Century Set of Ten Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
eight side chairs and two arm chairs in the Rococo style. Pierced splat backs, carved and shaped seat
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This set of four antique rush seat ladder-back chairs features beautifully woven rush seats, dating
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19th Century European French Provincial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Set of 12 French Louis XVI Painted Caned Dining Room Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with gilded details. The caned backs and seats are painted with a lozenge design, and each chair comes
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Desk, Elbow Seat, Reception Hall, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, mahogany desk, reception hall or elbow seat
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1820s British Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

1920s Wooden Arts And Crafts Childs Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s arts and crafts wooden child's chair with original leather seat and brass tacks around the
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beads

Antique Pair of Victorian Bird s Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
juxtaposed by the graphic, rhythmic pattern of the cane seats. The chairs were restored using period
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Seat Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Seat Corner Chair. Good antique condition. Measures 24.5" in
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Rector s Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Elegant 19th Century Italian Antique Single Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined italian of the period Louis Philippe chair. The chair made in solid beech wood featuring an
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1850s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage single side chair made of fruitwood in hand carved frame with matching leather seat. Very
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to
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1820s British Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

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Antique Chair Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique chair seats for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chair seats was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and oak. There are all kinds of antique chair seats available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Louis XVI antique chair seats are consistently popular styles. Antique chair seats have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Liberty Co., Thonet and William Morris (English) are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chair Seats?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,036, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $129,305 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.

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 Chair Seats
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.