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Chinese Chippendale Chair
Located in London, GB
A LATE VICTORIAN 'CHINESE CHIPPENDALE' MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1890.
Category
19th Century British Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Chinese Hardwood Yokeback Side Chairs, 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six Chinese Hardwood Yokeback Side Chairs, Qing Dynasty, with carved scroll and floral
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$1,450 / set
Chinese Antique Rose Chairs Pair Armchairs
Located in Somis, CA
. Front apron with "tiger's-mouth" design, typical of Northern China. These elegant chairs are authentic
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,150 / set
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The addition of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 19th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Carved
Painted Chinese Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century carved & painted Chinese side chair
Brilliant 19th century carved Chinese side
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique yoke-armed horseshoe chairs are made from elm wood during the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair, Chinese Elmwood Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful lines and structural simplicity add the the appeal of these chairs. Note the wood pegs
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Late 18th Century Velvet Chair Cover
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese velvet chair cover decorated with stylized dragon, a lion and Chinese characters on a
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, a person’s social prominence was reflected in where they sat in relation to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Throne Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These breathtaking Chinese throne chairs hailing from the late Qing dynasty are each elaborately
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Bentwood Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Meditation Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this unusual seat is a meditation chair, or chan yi, designed with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
19th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Throne Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese throne/ armchair profusely carved all-over, the back panel decorated with a
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Roundback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century provincial Chinese roundback chairs with wonderful well-worn patina, and a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Art Deco 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
Chinese Antique Comb Back Chair with Storage
Located in Somis, CA
A very unique chair made of solid choice elmwood. The style of the chair is the famed "comb back
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Chinese Dragon Chair in Elaborately Carved Rosewood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
28" wide x 31" deep x 45" high
A very finely executed Dragon Chair in elaborately carved
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century Oxblood Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese elm horseshoe chairs. Still show lots of deep red color from the
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Administrator
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century walnut tall back chairs were handmade by a gifted artisan from China’s Shanxi
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Chinese Rosewood Arm Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
Elegantly carved arm and back rails. Geometric design anticipates Frank Loyd Wright and the "Prairie" style. Surprisingly comfortable. Phylfot symbols carved into side panels. Marble...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Roundback Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,580 / set
Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$1,450 / set
Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese brass mounted lacquered folding horseshoe chair, late Qing Dynasty style, of typical form
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Low Back Ladies
Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, these petite ladies' chairs combine the low, square backs of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$3,880 / set
Chinese Cloud-Form Emperor Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Emperor-style chair features an exaggerated cloud-motif crest rail and a
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Roundback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
For these elegant 19th-century elmwood chairs, the devil—or deer, as it were, is in the details
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,580 / set
Chinese Antique Official
s Chair, Ming Style, Crimson
Located in Somis, CA
This chair has the most beautiful original crimson lacquer finish. Its mottled appearance enhanced
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Low Back Lady
s Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Pair of Chinese Full Moon Administrator
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Luxe materials integrate beautifully in this pair of timeless chairs. The form is a twist on that
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Rosewood, Burl
Antiqueq 19th C. Carved Chinese Scholars Chairs, Pr
Located in West Hartford, CT
Near pair of antique Chinese side chairs with hand carved scrolled details with the back splat
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Antique Chairs with Longevity Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of Chinese antique chairs in all original, remarkable condition.
The chairs have a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Moongazing Chair with Upturned Arms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century moongazing chair from northern China was constructed by a Provincial carpenter
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Low Chinese Roundback Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
' simple, elegant form nonetheless hearkens back to classical Chinese furniture design. The chair backs and
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$2,180 / set
Pair of Chinese reddish elm and bamboo scholar chairs
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of reddish coloured bamboo and elm decorative scholar chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official
s Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs in ming style.
Created in elm wood in the 19th
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Black Guanmaoyi Chairs, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
for a 19th century administrator in northern China. Made of northern elmwood, these chairs have an
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
An Early 19th Century Carved Wood Chinese Throne Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 18th century or early 19th century gilt wood Chinese throne chair with intricately carved
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stepped-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century Chinese black-lacquered chairs are carved with ornate, red-lacquered
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Spruce
$3,280 / set
Old Chinese Wooden Bench / the Republic of China Era / Wabi-Sabi / Mingei/Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old bench with a Chinese design.
Probably made during the Republic of China.
Since it
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Oak
Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful pair of late 19th century Chinese bamboo chairs with lacquered seats.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of traditional Chinese rosewood armchairs with highly carved backs depicting flying bats
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19Th C. Pair Chinese Tortoiseshell Bamboo Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived this exceptional pair of Early 19Th C. Chinese dark Tortoiseshell Bamboo Armchairs
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1820s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Living Room Chairs Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of gorgeous Chinese Rosewood Carved Living room Chairs and table were made during early
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese poplar wood meditation chair with ruyi carved crestrail and stylized Shou
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Poplar
Pair of Chinese Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century Chinese side chairs made of elmwood with low slung continuous arms with back
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Chinese Scholar Back Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique classic Chinese tall yoke back chair in the best perfectly aged original old surface with
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Displaying the beautiful grain of Chinese elmwood and a rich, dark patina, this pair of 19th
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Petite Chinese Tall Back Porch Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for its small scale, this 19th-century tall back chair is a diminutive update on the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Reed, Elm
19th Century Chinese Pair of Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century beechwood lacquered chairs with gentle s-shape spindle back form from Hebei province
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo arm chairs with plain flat linden wood seat (linden wood is also called lime
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Yolk Back Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The graceful proportions of this 19th century Chinese yolk back armchair compliment both
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
a George III cock pen chair of mahogany
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Round Back Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined example of a Chinese Yuanyi, or round chair dating to the early 20th Century. The flowing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Chinese Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant antique hand carved rosewood arm chairs. The splat backs with hand carved dragon cartouche
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Roundback Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing 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
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.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 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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