Antique Chinese Armchair
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair
Rattan, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Antique Chinese Armchair
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair
Rattan, Elm
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Armchair
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Armchair
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
Early 1900s Asian Qing Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Armchair
Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Armchair
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Bamboo
19th Century Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair
Marble
1780s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Linen, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Faux Bamboo
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chinese Armchair
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Chinese Armchair
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Chinese Armchair
Teak
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Armchair
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm, Paint
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair
Hardwood
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Armchair
Fabric
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
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 now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
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