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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

Antique Button Back Salon Chair English Walnut Spoon Seat Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chair Seats

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Burton, TX
This Early 20th Century chair was crafted in France from walnut with a cane seat in the early 1900
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Lounge Chair with Curved Seat and Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
adorned with a woven cane seat, exemplifies the craftsmanship and style of the era. The chair
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Wood

Decorative Iron and Wood Single Chair With Leather Seat, India, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indian single chair with decorative iron bands and bronze studs along the back seat
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19th Century Indian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 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

1830s small English Moorish side chair with canned seat
Located in London, GB
A lovely small pain and unusual English side chair. Circa 1830s it has a canned seat (small damage
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1830s British Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Pine

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative chair, I have never seen another with a silk Chesterfield tufted seat pad before, usually they are
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1810s English Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Silk, Wood

Shapland Petter, Baillie Scott Style of, Arts Crafts oak rush seated chair
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Shapland Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak rush seated chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique X-Frame Chair, Middle Eastern, Mahogany, Seat, Bone Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique X-frame chair. A Middle Eastern, ebonised mahogany seat with elaborate bone
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Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Boston Queen Ann Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair, 1710-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Queen Anne old growth mahogany upholstered slip seat side chair. The square seat is fitted
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1710s American Queen Anne Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my
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1820s American Primitive Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the period, blending ebonized and gilt wood with intricate detailing and woven cane seats. The chairs
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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Giltwood

Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

English 19th century fruitwood chair with a rush seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sweet English 19th century fruitwood chair with a rush seat. This chair was hand-crafted in
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19th Century English Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Cottage Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bobbin Chair w/ Rattan Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic cottage style bobbin chair in beautifully aged and toned wood with rattan seat and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Art Deco Chair with Upholstered Seat, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials, the chair features an angular wooden structure that emphasizes functionality while maintaining
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair in very good antique and
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17th Century American Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
the chair's graceful form and offering a subtle contrast to the neutral wooden frame. The chair seat
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Wooden Carved Tripod Chair with Leather Seat, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Maple

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Spanish chairs with wooden seats on walnut and sycamore structure with hand-carved
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Farmer Chairs of Bluepainted Wood with Cord Seats Denmark 1880s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
cabinetmaker in late 19th century with carvings and cord seats. The chairs are handpainted with blue and red
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Chair Seats

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Cord, Wood, Paint

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Chair Seats

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Cane, Rosewood

19th Century Grain Painted Side Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century side chair with bold grain paint throughout, turned stretcher, and all with
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Late 19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900 An English wooden bended rocking chair
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Early 20th Century British Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Chairs with Curved Seats
Located in Westfield, MA
intricate beauty to the overall design. The chairs also boast elegantly curved seats, providing both
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chair Seats

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Mahogany

Antique Corner Chair, Spindle Back, Cane Seat, England, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful antique corner chair with spindle back and stretchers. Add your own cushion to the cane
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19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane

19th century primitive ladderback roped seat Folk Art farm chair
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
French Folk Art ladderback homemade farm chair with crudely roped seat, primitive design of the
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Chair Seats

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Wood

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
seats are comfortable and supportive, making the chairs both decorative and functional. The pair is in
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1820s French Empire Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French 1900s Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional pair of French 1900s neoclassical style side chairs with caned seats and brass
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of six chairs in curved and stained beech wood in the Thonet or Kohn style. The seats are cane
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
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1870s American American Classical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Walnut

18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking
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Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Oak Chair with Unique Turned Wood Back Caned Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique accent chair features hardwood construction, original oak finish, unique spindle back
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak, Cane

Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
-slung seat is steeped in travel heritage and refined design. Delightful Victorian steamer chair
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1870s British Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Windsor rocking chair, an English, elm and ash porch or fireside rocker, dating
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of 3 Napoleon III Ebonized Side Chairs with Cane Seats and Gilt Chinoiseries
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of three side chairs was crafted in France during the Napoleon III period, circa
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 1920s Spanish Hand Carved Painted Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Bulrush Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1920s Spanish hand carved painted wooden chairs w/ woven bulrush seats.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Elmwood Side Chair with Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese carved elmwood side chair from the early 20th century, with woven rattan seat. Created in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rattan, Elm

19th Century Spanish Pair of Chairs with Turned Feet and Velvet Upholstered Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish pair of chairs with turned feet and velvet upholstered seat.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Law Chambers Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Reception Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique law chambers hall chair. A Scottish, walnut reception seat in Rococo taste
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1850s British Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Charming needlepoint side chair with a
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1820s British Regency Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Textile, Walnut

William Birch for Liberty Co. A pair of Arts Crafts rush seat oak chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Liberty and Co retailer. A classic pair of Arts and Crafts rush seat oak chairs with
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush

Pair of Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Embroidered Silk Seat Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Dutch walnut chairs with delicate foliate marquetry inlay along top rails and sides of
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19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Chair Seats

Antique Late Victorian Oak Ladderback Dining Side Chair Cane Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Oak Dining Side Chair. Features a ladderback and cane seat. Supports are turned
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Oak

19th Century Victorian Birdeye Maple and Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Birdeye Maple and Rush Seat Side Chair Measures 17.5" in width, 17.5" in
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19th Century American George III Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Birdseye Maple

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique side chair. Features a petite size made from maple with a contoured plank seat
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Maple

19th Century Corner Seat
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany corner chair with urn back slats, upholstered seat, three-pillar legs
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

French Neoclassical Style Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair 18th C. Danish Rococo Side Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
the other is black. Both chairs have brown leather upholstered seats, which have just a hint of mauve
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18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Antique Asolana Chair from the Early 1900s, Walnut with Straw Seat, Wax Polished
By Bassano s Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ancient Asolan hand-made chair, with straw seat, from the early 1900s, full of charm The Asolana
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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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 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.