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Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized and Carved Wood Chinese Dragon Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ebonized black chairs with bergere bases A very rare set in stunning unrestored period condition
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Pair of Exceptional Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Club Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable ultimate pair of Chinese bamboo club chairs handcrafted in a pegged
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Chinese Export Hand Carved Dragon Bench Chair Solid Teak Redwood circa 1890
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and made in China circa 1890 export redwood Teak bench depicting dragons Please note the delivery fee
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Teak

19th Century Chinese Corner Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood corner chair with ruyi carved cabriole leg and well worn seat with
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Deco Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Jichimu (Chicken Wing Wood--named for the feathered grain) Chinese Deco armchairs with
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Chinese official armchair
Located in New York, NY
A South Official Armchair in rosewood, from Zhejiang China Early 19th Century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems Please note the
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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Light Brown Lacquered and Carved Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese chair made with light brown lacquered elmwood. This chair displays openwork
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Wood

Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Napoleon III Period Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese lacquer. Gilt decor on black background. Open work back surmounted by a bat. Napoleon
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1860s French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Charming Late 19th Century Chinese Red lacquer and Gilt Child s or Bride s Chair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This beautiful small chair features a rich red color with proper patina and wear. The splat of the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Chair of Mahogany Late 18 Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Chinese Chippendale cockpen chair of mahogany
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair Carved Hardwood Chinese Throne Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Chinese throne or wedding chairs offer hardwood construction with carved and
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of c. 1850 black lacquer side chairs from Henan Province, China with stretchers across all
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair of 19th Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of beautifully decorated 19th century Cninese Chippendale side chairs with cane backs and seats
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Twelve 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of twelve Chinese Chippendale style chairs with faux tortoiseshell lacquered and gold-trimmed
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19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Lounge Chairs, with Wooden Armrests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of decorative Chinese art deco easy chairs. The straight wooden armrests with yellow lacquer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chinese Opium Chairs With Carved Back Panel, 19Th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Opium Chairs With Carved Back Panel, 19Th C. They have carved back panel with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Style Chairs in Jumu Wood with Wicker Seat
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of chairs made of Jumù wood (Southern Elm) Ming style. From Jiangsu Province, circa 1840-1860
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Carved Chinese Throne Seat
Located in Benington, Herts
terminating on carved foot. Restored using traditional methods this Chinese throne chair is in excellent
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

19th Century Chinese Round Back Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood round back chair with proportions generous enough to sit in the
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique hardwood Chinese armchair. This chair has a delightful design with a beautiful rich
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Chinese Provincial Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A provincial stool c. 1900 from Shanxi Province, China.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Chinese Hardwood Bench and Chair Set Suite Mother of Pearl 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese antique settee and two matching arm chair sets Profussely decorated with mother of
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of bamboo cane work chairs, circa 1880. Cane work arranged in a pattern on the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

George III Period Chinese Export Padouk Side Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
. This chair is most likely a Chinese Export chair in the English taste made of Padouk wood.     
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century English mahogany hand carved Chinese Chippendale wing chairs
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Splendid English Chinese Chippendale Style Wing Chair.
Located in Bellport, NY
A cozy, almost room for two wing chair, beautifully shaped, in the Chinese Chippendale Style. All
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Chairs

Chinese Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Rosewood Chinese Fauteuils made for the export market in the mid 19th century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of Chinese bamboo armchairs, circa 1920. Shaped back and made from various
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Four Ornately Carved Chinese Export circa 1900 Dragon Dining Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of 4 Chinese Export circa 1900 hand carved
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo Chinese Style Oak Hall Chair, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderfully sculptural / architectural single chair. Very dark original polish on the oak
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Vintage Chinese Thomas Chippendale Bamboo Framed Cockpen Dining Chairs 8
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and collectable suite of vintage Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue-Ground Garden Seat, circa 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export porcelain blue-ground garden seat, circa 1865. The barrel-form Chinese Export
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of Chinese bamboo armchairs circa 1920. Shaped back and made from various
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

A Pair of Ebonised Chinese Folding Occasional Hall Side Chairs Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful pair of late 19th Century, early 20th Century Chinese Folding Travel Chairs. Great
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Beech

A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A late 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Armchair in Elm. Superb form with horseshoe back and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Homu Wood Chinese Armchairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in IT
A pair of homu wood chairs, 1850s, China, featuring the original Chinese red lacquer, slightly
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of Four Antique Zitan Passion Flower Carved Chinese Imperial Chairs
By Zitan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century zitan Chinese imperial passion flower carved chairs Mine are 19th century, circa 1880, made
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Marsh-Jones Cribb Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
By Marsh, Jones Cribb
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of upholstered mahogany armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste. Manufactured by Marsh
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1870s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Chinese Export English Chippendale Dining Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome set of 8 English Chippendale-style dining chairs in mahogany with upholstered slip
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

2 Seat Folding Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
2 Seat Folding Chair, Elm Wood, Original Finish, Shanxi, China, 19th Century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Knarled Root Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive pair of knarled root chairs with foot rests from Northern China, with well worn
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
conforming angle brackets. 'Chinese Chairs' were described by Thomas Chippendale in The
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
conforming angle brackets. 'Chinese Chairs' were described by Thomas Chippendale in The
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Officials Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Matching pair, red and black officials chairs with lacquer finish. Origining from Shanxi.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Set of 6 Six Asian Tan Su Style Chinese Camphor Wood Dining Chairs, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antique dining chairs come from China and date to the 1890s era. They are in good overall
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A Pair Of Child s Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of cute child size chairs, top rail and armrests form a continuous horseshoe shape, curved
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

A Pair Of Exceptional 19th C Anglo Chinese Armchairs With Armorial Crests
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Anglo Chinese armchairs of fine quality, of unusual design in solid rosewood. Of good
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1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Antique Imperial Folding Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carved wood, metal decoration on foot board and hardware on body of chair, woven seat. Chair pulls
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Armchair Dragons and Bats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of the finest and most detailed hand-carved wood Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs of Fine Quality
Located in Essex, MA
An exquisite set of ten Chinese Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Well carved back and silver
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Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Barn Find circa 1880 Japanese Throne Armchairs Original Paint Chinese
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
find oriental Throne chairs with original ebonized distressed paint. These chairs are very rare
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Spindleback Children s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An adorable pair of spindleback children's chairs from Shanxi Province, China. These pairs are
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Chinese Parcel Giltwood Continental Fauteuils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare 18th century Chinese parcel giltwood and black lacquered painted continental fauteuils.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

A Pair Of Horseshoe Back Child s Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Pair of very cute horseshoe back child's chairs. View our website at: www
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Ming Style Figural Arm Chair Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 19th century Ming style arm chair. Made of elm, featuring a figural mask on back of
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Late 19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

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Antique Chinese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Chinese chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Chinese chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Antique Chinese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Georgian and Victorian antique Chinese chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique Chinese chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale and Dryad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chinese Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,776, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $235,904 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 Chinese Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.