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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

Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair. Measures 17" in width, 18" in depth and 35" in
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

English Sheraton Revival Parlour Seat or Sofa Seat
Located in Faversham, GB
An elegant Sheraton Revival parlor seat or settee in beech with satinwood inlay to the backrest and
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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Calico, Beech, Satinwood

Antique Roycroft oak Side Chair, leather seat, Stickley era - W7738 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare Roycroft side chair from the early 1900s. In excellent condition. The leather seat
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

18th Century Peruvian "frailero" Leather Back and Seat Wooden Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Peruvian "frailero" chair, a style characterized by having a leather seat and a
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18th Century Peruvian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair of Early 19th Century Rush Seated Elm Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Early 19th Century Rush Seated Elm Hall Chairs This is a good quality pair of Elm chairs
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Early 1800s Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Elm

Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spinning chair. An English, carved mahogany work stool, dating to the Victorian
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Glastonbury Chair, Welsh Oak, Gothic Revival Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Glastonbury chair. A Welsh, oak ecclesiastical elbow seat with Gothic overtones
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Late 19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Antique Turner s Chair, English, Beech, Oak, Elbow Seat, Old Saxon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner's chair. An English, beech and oak elbow seat, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech, Oak

Hand carved Country French White Chair/Rush Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Handcarved Country French side chair or desk chair with rush seat. The chair is sturdy and upright
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

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

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Desk Elbow Chair, English, Oak, Office Seat, Drawing Room, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk elbow chair. An English, oak office seat, dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most likely done with
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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Black Chair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
caned back rest and scroll arms with caned seat set upon four legs with round stretcher base. Two
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

19th Century Spanish Pair of Olive Tree Chairs with Bulrush Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Pair of Olive Tree Chairs with Bulrush Seats
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19th Century Spanish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Olive

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Walnut

19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair The chair has a curved back and spindles in
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1890s Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech

Antique Teak Corner Chair with Carved Backrest and Webbing Seat, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Gorgeous teak corner chair, featuring an intricately carved backrest and a classic webbing seat
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19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of carved and gilded wooden chairs with lattice seat - Louis XVI -
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of carved and gilded wooden chairs with lattice seat - Louis XVI - 19th century - France
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Drawing Room Chair, English, Walnut, Ladies, Side Seat, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room chair. An English, walnut ladies or side seat, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
enriched with gold leaf. The worn leather seat adds to the authenticity and storied presence of the chair
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

19th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

2 Antique Shaker Style Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
2 antique Shaker style side chairs. Mismatched set with different ladder back styles. Made from
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Early 20th Century American Shaker Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair
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1850s American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Old Hickory Rocking Chair W/Leather Back Cowhide Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed Old Hickory rocking chair is in fine condition with a leather backing & cowhide
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Hickory

American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats. Excellent
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily
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1780s American American Classical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker s Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech

Antique Carved Mahogany Adjustable Seat Height Piano Chair Music Room Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
An American music room chair with shaped crested rail, incised with scrolls. Ring turned supports
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Late 19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Metal

2 Lovely Regency Chairs with new Upholstered Seats
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Lovely Regency chairs with new Upholstered seats A very attractive pair of chairs, they have
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19th Century Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Silk

Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair in good antique condition. Measures 19" in width
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Early 20th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Spanish chairs with wood seat on walnut and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, Made in Liguria, Italy, 1930s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful chiavari chair made in Liguria, Italy, in the 1930s, probably older. It
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Slipper Chair with Buttoned Seat on Rosewood Legs
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unusually shaped chair with a beautifully shaped back and buttoned seat on rosewood
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1850s British Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. The walnut
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
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1740s American American Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved mahogany chair with leatherette tobacco color seat
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Northern French Ebonized Rush-Seat Chairs with Rich Patina, circ
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A beautifully understated pair of antique Northern French rush-seat chairs, circa 1900. The frames
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood

Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style . Frame appears to
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Wood

6 Original Biedermeier Chairs Caféhaus Seat Weave circa 1850-1860 Solid Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
mahogany wood. The seats of the chairs are made of intact straw, the backrest has a curved shape. The
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each
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1870s English Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Dining or Single Desk Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Monrovia, CA
Chair With An Upholstered Black Vinyl Seat. The Tiger Oak Or Quarter Sawn Oak Wooden Chair Is In Really
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of turned, Edwardian, rush seat, hall chairs, 1910.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Set of two identical Edwardian fruitwood rush seat hall chairs with gorgeous patine and sleet on
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Early 1900s Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Boho Rush Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seat Sussex Lounge Chairs. Crafted from dark, rich wood and featuring classic spindle or ladder-style
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
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18th Century Swedish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920. Charming chair
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Oak

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Childs Chair with Pressed Leather Cats on Seat Back
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Childs Chair with Pressed Leather Cats on Seat Back. 17” wide by 14
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Hitchcock Side Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Trenton, NJ
With its compact scale and graceful details, this vintage Hitchcock chair encapsulates the very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair Victorian Hall Chairs, Antique 1840 Carved Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of Victorian hall chairs - Hand carved and in mahogany, circa 1840 - Great
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1840s Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Antique ladder back, slat seat wooden side chair with its weathered, timeworn character. The
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

18th century high back Swedish chair with leather seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish Rococo chair with leather seat. A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather

19th Century Trafalgar Upright Chair with Cane Seat Floral Motif c.1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Trafalgar upright chair with cane seat & floral motif c.1830 Gorgeous hand carved
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat
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Early 20th Century American Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Iron

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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 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 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 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 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.

  • 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.