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Primitive Wabi Sabi Side Chair Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from elm, this set of Primitive Wabi Sabi side chairs embodies simplicity, authenticity
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
$2,250 / set
Pair of Southern Official Arm Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
In Elm of simple and classic simple construction
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
$4,800 / set
Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Quanyi Horseshoe Back Armchair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This stunning 19th century Chinese Quanyi armchair showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Dramatic Vintage Root Wood Chair with Live Edge
Located in Round Top, TX
remarkable chair. The flat seat has been carved into the root and then attached to the sturdy, curved legs
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Comb Back Side Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of simple and elegant black lacquer comb back side chairs. View our website at: www
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century bamboo canework chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of chinese export canework chairs circa 1890.
Good elegant examples of this chinese craft
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$3,146 / set
Bamboo Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Alternately Caned Bamboo Chairs with matchig table, CA 1900-1910. These chairs are
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
$1,650
Good Pair of ‘Cockpen’ Armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
Located in London, GB
both cases.
Cockpen Chairs
So named after the Chinese lattice design pew chairs in Cockpen
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1860s British Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Art Nouveau Chinese circa 1880 Rosewood
Marble Inset Swivel Armchair
Located in Kingston, NY
Art Nouveau Chair. The chair is a swivel adjustable desk or vanity chair, floral carved Rosewood
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Corner Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of corner chairs, of rosewood; having elaborate openwork foliate carved back, over
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Armchairs in Black Laquered Chinese Elmwood and Rattan. Signature curves and details and beautifully curved
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Set of 6x Antique Chinese Asian Dining Armchairs, 1900
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning set of 6x antique Chinese dining armchairs just back from
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Folk Carved Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese red and black lacquered chairs with stepped backs with folk
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Shanghai Deco Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$10,780 / set
Pair of Highly Carved Asian Slipper Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of highly carved Asian slipper chairs from 1900.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional pair of 19th century Gustavian chairs in Chinese taste by Stockholm chair master
Category
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Pine
Highly Important Pair of Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Lord Leverhulme
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
'Chinese Chair' published by Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, Third edition
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming bamboo corner chair with ball finials. Could be English or Chinese made for export. Sides
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
A very fine wood and papier mâché English chair with inlaid & hand painted back & legs. Gilt
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Giltwood, Paper
Lovely circa 1900 Japanese Chinese Export Throne Armchair Original Faded Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Throne chair with faded finish
This chair is very rare, original circa 1900, it has the original faded
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Bamboo Plantation Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique bamboo Chinese plantation chair. Wide arms with cane and woven fabric. Has a roll out foot
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Fabric
Yoke Crest Ming Style Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Austin, TX
Yoke crest armless chairs, in hard-to-find set of eight. Traces of old dark red/brown lacquer and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty Period Rosewood Side Chair with Carved Splat and Grapevine Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period rosewood side chair with carved splat adorned with grapevine motif. This
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, DK
China chairs made of mahogany with cushions in original red leather. Made at Fritz Hansen, 1996. Seat
Category
19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$8,907 / item
Wicker and Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1930-1940
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique set of 4 Bamboo and Wicker Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs that most probably date
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
$3,250 / set
18th Century Gilt over Gesso Dining Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of mid-18th century Italian dining chairs, original gilding over gesso.
Delicate cabriolet
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Mid-18th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Wood
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Tall Minister Hat Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tall Minister Hat Arm Chairs, from Beijing, 18th Century. Elmwood. Sold separately.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Horseshoe Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Horseshoe Armchair, from Beijing China Early 18th Century
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,750
Round Top Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in the Tang dynasty (618-906AD), stools emerged in China as a way to sit upright off the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$428
Pair Bow Back Armchairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Ming Style Elmwood Armchairs with excellent Lines and Patina.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$4,800
Minister Hat Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Minister Hat Armchairs. 18th Century, Beijing. Elmwood. Sold separately.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$2,625
19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th century oak Klismos chair is re-upholstered in a beautiful 1930s Chinese Fashion
Category
1860s Danish Empire Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Oak
Brighton Pavillion Style Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century Chinese Brighton Pavillion style bamboo chairs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$1,912 / set
Chinese Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese spindle arm chairs, 19th Century, Schechuan area. Traditional and elegant lines and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,000
Chinese Spindleback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, elmwood chair were made in China’s Zhejiang Province over 150 years ago. They have
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
often influenced by foreign furniture. These 19th century chairs have a distinctively Chinese aesthetic
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Willow
Pair of Chinese Wedding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of weddings chairs made in China during 19th Century in mahogany.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Ming “Style” Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Chinese Ming “Style” chairs with horseshoe-shaped backs, extended arms, squared legs and
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The addition of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A roundback chair with unusual proportions ideal for lotus position meditation. Made c. 1850 in
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Hand Carved Nobility Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese hand carved nobility chairs. The center back splat is hand carved. The stag carved in the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$2,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Large scale Chinese arm chairs in dark finished elm. High seat backs adorned with carved Chinese
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of Chinese horseshoe chairs with slat backs featuring carved depictions with upholstered seat
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$4,750 / set
Chinese 18th Century Scholar
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquer 18th century Chinese scholar's chair
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The addition of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The addition of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Scholar
s Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of antique Chinese scholar's chairs, oak with nice patina, curved back a splat with open
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Oak
English Chinese Chippendale Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
An English mahogany Chinese Chippendale style open arm chair. The upholstered back with arched top
Category
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Junior Official Chair
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood, handmade, one of kind junior official's chair from northern China. Seat has a solid
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Emperor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in ancient imperial courts and reinvigorated during the Ming dynasty, the emperor chair is
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
18th c. Chinese Root Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Eighteenth century Chinese rustic armchair composed of carved intersecting roots with a wide
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Burl
$55,000
Chinese Chippendale Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
A Chinese Chippendale chair of the period. Original paint and distressed to perfection.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Monumental Chinese Burl Wood Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare, naturally-formed wooden chair is actually crafted of gently-shaped burl wood, and was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th Century Chinese bamboo chair with a black seat.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Children
s Lamphanger Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chair from northern China is a children's chair designed to resemble a
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
A Pair of Chinese Scholar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese scholar arm chairs. Originally lacquered all over, the wear over the
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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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, 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.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
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
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.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2021Depending 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, 2021There 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.
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