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Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs with its original untouched surface. The chairs are
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair of 19th century Chinese HunanBlack Red Lacquer Arm Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Chinese 19th century Hunan China Camphor wood arm chairs in original black and red lacquer.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair of Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for its small scale, this pair of 19th century tall back chairs are diminutive updates on
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Chairs

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Reed, Elm

ANTiQUE CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD HARDWOOD WITH MARBLE INSET PANEL CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Chinese Republic period circa 1900 Rosewood with marble inset panel, revolving swivel office chair
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Marble

19th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique Chinese Dragon Chair, circa 1840. This was most likely made in Europe with Chinese
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1840s Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th century lacquered Chinese arm chairs.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Horse shoe shape
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Chinese export painted and parcel gilt black lacquered horseshoe back arm chairs in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of very large circa 1880 Chinese handmade Horseshoe back
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Teak

Chinese Huang Huali nicely carved Dining set with eight chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Chinese hand carved dining room set made out of Huang Huali a type of Rosewood with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair 19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Chinese Dragon Throne Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs, the detail is never ending and of the highest standard, there are many variations of these chairs
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rosewood

Chinese Black Lacquer Official s Traveler s Chair with Folding Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese official's double seat traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Ming “Style” Chairs, 18th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
An irreplaceable pair of 18th Century, possibly earlier, walnut Ming “style” chairs with immortal
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Chairs

Antique Chinese Export 1920 s Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Chinese Export circa 1920 root wood & giltwood pair
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Arm Chairs in Original Condition
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo arm chairs with plain flat linden wood seat (linden wood is also called lime
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Hardwood Open Work Throne Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and large pair of Qing Dynasty 19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood open work
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1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

2 Antique Chinese Export Hight Relief Dragon Carved Elm Dining Throne Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Early 20th century Chinese armchairs. Made from elm in a deep black finish with elaborately
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

1940s Chinese Deck Sofa Chair with Arms and Woven String Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese deck sofa chair with arms and woven string seat.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Georgian Style Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered side chairs in the George III style They are a sublime set, very
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

George III Period Chinese Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
a late 18th century Chinese Chippendale arm chair, sometimes known as a cockpen chair
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chinese Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood Official's chairs with woven cane seats. Pagoda Red
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood rose chairs with perfect, straightforward form and wonderful
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chair Lotus Leaf and Birds Paintings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century redwood lacquered hand painted with birds and lotus leaf detailing armchair This is very old and have genuine patina ma...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Elm Wood Spoon Chairs with S-Curved Back Splats
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Pair of Elm Wood Spoon Chairs with S-curved back splats, plank seats
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Drop Front Desk Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural desk set offers carved hardwood construction with drop front desk having
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Yumu Chinese 19th Century Side Chair with Dark Lacquered Finish and Cartouche
Located in Yonkers, NY
A yumu wood 19th century Chinese side chair with dark lacquered finish and carved cartouche. This
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Light Brown Lacquered Horseshoe Back Chair with Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 19th century chair with horseshoe back features a rattan seat and is covered with a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Chinese Export Dining Chair Chimera Dragons Etc Part of Large Suite, circa 1890
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
late 19th century dining chair hand carved from top to bottom with Dragons, Chimera’s and floral
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Antique Chinese Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Vanity Pagoda Mirror Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Chippendale carved flame mahogany vanity pagoda mirror chair set. Set includes
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Early 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

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Mirror, Mahogany

18th Century Chinese Jade Green Painted Chair with Original Distressed Paint
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare hand-painted Jade green 18th century chair A very
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Paint

Pair of Chinese Tall Back Chairs with Auspicious Deer Medallions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These distinctive 19th century tall back chairs were constructed with "coat-hanger” crest rails
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Bow Back Country Style Curved Elm Petite Side Chair from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite 19th century Chinese country style elm side chair. Featuring a curved shape and a bow back
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood, Elm

Rare Set of 6 circa 1890 Chinese Export Dining Chairs with Chimera Dragons Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese dining chairs of this type before, they are very rare as is the extent of the carving and to find
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Armchair
Located in New York, NY
. This chair demonstrates superb Chinese craftsmanship, aesthetic preference and the science of joinery.
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Rose Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood rose chairs with wonderful patina. Pagoda Red
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Chinese 19th Century Side Chair with Foliage and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Yumu wood side chair from the 19th century, with dark lacquered finish and hand-carved
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Pair Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs Carved Antique 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair carved antique Chinese hardwood arm chairs We date these to circa 1920 Features intricately
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1920s Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Chinese Mahogany Dragon and Phoenix Minister s Chair, 1890
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinese dragon and phoenix Minster's chair from 1890s. Hand carved majestic mahogany Dragon chair
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1890s Antique Chinese Chairs

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Mahogany

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquered Hand Carved Chair with Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period black lacquered chair from the 19th century, with hand carved back
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Red Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Chinoiserie Arm Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Very attractive vintage Chinese Chippendale style Bamboo Chair.Red lacquered finish nicely worn
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Chairs

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Chinese Sedan Chair w Giltwood Temple Carvings. This wonderful uniquity would
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Giltwood

A Pair of Large Franco Chinese Carved Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Franco Chinese Carved Salon Chairs A Pair of Superb Large Very Comfortable Salon
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1880s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

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Padouk

Pair of Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of antique Chinese red lacquer arm chairs. Each features gold chinoiserie decoration on a
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Ming Rosewood Chinoiserie Dining Set Table Chairs Etagere Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Ming Rosewood dining set. Made of solid rosewood with chinese meander
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rosewood

Qing Dynasty Rosewood Carved Chinese Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Chinese hardwood side chairs. Very light and beautiful grain, possible Huanghuali
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rosewood

Chinese Painted Elmwood Double Chairback Hall Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese painted elmwood double chair back hall bench
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Official s Hat Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Chinese elm wood chairs dating to 19th Century.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rattan, Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Solid Rosewood Hand-carved Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully hand-carved and well proportioned Chinese solid Rosewood export chairs. Sturdy with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rosewood

Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.
Located in Kingston, NY
Chinese export gilt black lacquer desk with a cylinder roll top supported on cabriole legs together
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Antique Chinese Ebonized Carved Hardwood Throne Armchair, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese throne chair features ebonized carved hardwood with pierced back with scroll and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Plantation Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
Wooden Recessed Back Rattan Armchair with Swing Out Arms.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Antique Horseshoe Chair
Located in London, GB
Early 20thC Chinese jointed Horseshoe chair. Sweeping gooseneck arms. Original inset cane seat.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Provincial Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century elmwood Administrator's chairs from Northern China with square white painted
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Qing Dynasty Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair is from Hernan, China and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty. The back splat has carvings
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Mahogany Marlborough Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Chinese Chippendale style mahogany Marlborough chairs with nicely foliate carved
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Children s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood children's chairs with curved backs and carved floral aprons
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

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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 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.