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Single 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 19th c. Chinese Chippendale Finely Carved Side Chair with Leather Upholstered Seat.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
heritage of this late Qing Dynasty period wooden chair, showcasing the artistic prowess of Chinese master
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Chrysanthemum Lady s Chair, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
classic Chinese 'southern official's hat chair.' The side chair is crafted of elm (yumu) with mortise-and
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Armchairs Hardwood Seat Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Elegant pair of antique Chinese antiques in hardwood. - Feature round marble inserts to the back
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1910s Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood side chairs, each with inlaid mother-of-pearl
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

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Marble

Pair, Antique Carved Elmwood Arm Chairs from China
Located in Round Top, TX
This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Antique Travelers Folding Chairs // Mare in China, cca. 1880s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of antique Chinese folding chairs. They are done in hand
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1880s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

String, Wood

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Hardwood Side Chairs Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Chinese side chairs circa 19th century, late Qing Dynasty. Made from highly
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Wood

Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880, with its original fabric
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Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Walnut

A pair of Chinese Chippendale Corner chairs with Polychromed detail
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly decorative pair of 18th-century Chinese Chippendale-style corner chairs, expertly
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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs, 1890s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs, 1890s. Set of 2. Also known as roundback chairs this
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Fine Quality Pair of Antique Carved Chinese Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality pair of antique hardwood carved Chinese hall chairs having finely carved panelled
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Inlayed and Carved Storage Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty-style chair with inlaid ginkgo wood, rosewood panels, and hidden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted bamboo lounge chair, ca 1860
Located in Zaandam, NL
Mid 19th century chinese reclinable lounge chair in softwood. This chair is in a lovely patinated
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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

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Bamboo, Softwood

Chinese Art Deco Dining Chair, circa 1920-1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in the 1920s to satisfy the worldwide hunger for all things Art Deco, this unique chair
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chair

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Wool, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Rosewood Chairs with Toile Medallion
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fine antique Chinese rosewood side or dining chairs with an upholstered Chinoiserie toile medallion
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century was once used by Chinese Travellers. The seat is
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Pair of early 20th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs These elegantly crafted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

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Elm

Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century crafted from a wood frame was once used by Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Anglo-Chinese Aesthetic Movement chair made by William Watt Godwin
By William Watt
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare English Aesthetic Movement side chair in the Chinese taste made by William Watt of London and
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinese Chair

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Rosewood

Rare Anglo-Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair of George II Style Early 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE HONGMU CORNER CHAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE Early 19th Century The “ox-yoke
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to
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1760s English George III Antique Chinese Chair

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Hardwood

Mid-18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Wood Side Chair
Located in London, GB
A probably very rare mid-18th century Chinese Huanghuali wood side chair, having shaped and
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

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Other

Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonderful designs and patina make them an absolute joy to own
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hongmu Mahogany Arm Chairs, Circa 1960s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Chinese Hongmu Mahogany armchairs from 20th century. Furniture carved and chiseled in light
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Chair

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Mahogany

Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a hand carved Chinese antique bench Dramatic carving features includes numerous
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1860s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

20th Century Pair of Chinese Official Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from Elm Wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these chairs are as sturdy as they are beautiful.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Wooden Side Chair with Rattan Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer wooden side chair from the 19th century with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1920-1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in the 1920s to satisfy the worldwide hunger for all things Art Deco, these unique chairs
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chair

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Wool, Hardwood

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller s Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller s Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional forms. The chairs are designed in a classical style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Bamboo, Elm

Chinese Qing style ceremonial chairs
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Chinese chair in the Qing style stands out for its richness of details and the
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood chair Inset with a marble
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Marble

Chinese 19th Century Qing Chair with Open Arms and Hand-Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
, serpentine open arms and straight legs with stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this chair
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Lovely pair of George III Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of George III Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Armchairs. This pair appears to be
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Early 19th Century Spanish Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Yoke Back Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Export Corner Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very beautiful chair was most likely produced in China for the English or Danish market, and
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18th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Chinese Chair

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Leather, Giltwood

19Th C. Pair Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived this exceptional Pair of 19Th C. Chinese Bamboo Armchairs a rich Maroon and Black
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1890s Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Qing dynasty chairs in light Elm. Mid 19th century construction featuring mortise and tenon
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
$3,920 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance! Discover the allure of our Chinese Ming-style Antique
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period chair from the early 20th century with vertical slats, pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful tall pale blue chairs made for tall hat officials. Yolk back detail at top. Good luck
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

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Elm

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
$2,204 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair
By Nicholas Stone Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Chinese Art Deco Chairs Carved And Hand-Painted Set Of Four
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four decorative chairs, each chair has a different motif, base color black, accent color Chinese
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE PAINTED FINISH CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE GREEN SIDE CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of Emerald Green Antique Chinese Export Circa 1920's Chinoiserie side chairs Please note the
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Elm

Very Rare Original Liberty s London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dynasty chair I have never seen one of these chairs before, I have bought quite a few of the side
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Bamboo Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century bamboo & cane Victorian bedroom chair, C.1890 Outstanding English Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

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Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Chinese Merchant s Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted of northern elmwood with a burl wood inset panel, the chairs exhibit a fusion of Qing-dynasty
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chair

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Elm, Burl

Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs
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1880s European Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Ming Style Low Back Chairs with Carved Medallion
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century accent chairs in the style of Ming Dynasty feature solid wood frames
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Howard sons slipper chairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Pair of Howard and sons “marlborough” slipper chairs covered in china blue H&S monogrammed ticking
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1890s English Antique Chinese Chair

Materials

Hardwood

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Antique Chinese Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique Chinese chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Chinese chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Chinese chair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique Chinese chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale and Dryad are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Chair?

An antique Chinese chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,787, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $235,904.

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 Chinese Chair
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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 Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The 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, 2024
    To 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.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 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.