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Pair of Administrator
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood administrator's chairs with square arms, foliage
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Antique Bent Wood Elm Hall Chairs in Original Patina. (pair)
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$3,512
Pair of Southern Official
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chinese Southern Official's chairs with original lacquer, "S" curved back splats, and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Authentic Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Scholar
s Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Likely dating to the 18th century these Chinese Scholar's chairs are an embodiment of generations
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Jumu Chairs
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of very unique chairs from Zhejiang province, China. These chairs feature straight backs
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Traditional Ming style Southern Official
s Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This late Ming dynasty armchair is a remarkable example of traditional Chinese seating, where each
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Shanxi Lamp-hanger Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
This lamp-hanger chair is made of walnut wood, and originated from Shanxi province. The piece
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Folding Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a highly decorative red chinoiserie painted and caned folding chairs that dates to the late
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
19th Century, Ming Style Official
s Hat Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese "Official's Hat Chair" in elmwood. Ming style.
Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century Four-Seat Bench Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rare four-seat bench chair, elm wood with arched back support scalloped aprons, and foot rest
Category
19th Century Chinese Country Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cypress
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm horseshoe back official chair
This Antique Shanxi Province Horseshoe
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
19th Century Pair of Oriental Children Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of chairs for children made in Asia over a hundred years ago.
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$2,254 / set
Pair of Meiguiyi Rose Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Meiguiyi rose chairs of hardwood with original lacquer and painted decoration. Qinghai
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$1,875 / set
Chinese Yolk High Back Exotic Wood Antique Armchairs
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a graceful pair of yolk high back exotic wood Chinese antique arm chairs in the Classic
Category
Early 20th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official
s Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
back chairs.
From Shanxi, China and dates to the early 19th century.
Elmwood with a beautifully aged
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cypress
A Pair of Huanghuali Southern Officials Hat (Nanguanmaoyi) Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese huanghuali and huamu (burlwood) inset nanguanmaoyi (southern official's
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Burl
Guanmaoyi Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquer administrator's chair with gently curved features.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,280
Pair of 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Chinese hardwood chairs in well worn patina, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, late 19th
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,800 / set
Fan-Shaped Arm Chair with Curved Back Panel and Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful fan-shaped arm chair with curved back panel and drawer with original patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of antique "Lazy Chairs" in Original Beautiful Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Elegantly done, China, 1780-1820.
(They are called "lazy chairs" because of the very laid-back form).
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Bamboo Chinoiserie Writing Desk and Matching Chair Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted antique bamboo chinoiserie writing desk set with table and chair. The desk top is hand
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Emperor Style Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Emperor style chair from Northern China with heavy cloud-motif crestrail and a backsplat carved
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,980
Pair of Children
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood "official's" children's chairs with straight backs and well
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Roundback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood roundback chairs with vase-shaped side posts
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,680
Shanghai Deco Marble Top Tea Table with Four Chairs, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Marble
Antique Satinwood Chippendale Arm Chairs circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome pair of Chinese Chippendale chairs.
Category
1880s English Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
English 18th Century George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English 18th century George III, carved mahogany Gainsborough chair. Blind fret Chinese Chippendale
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique "Lazy Chairs" Ming Style Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
called the "Lazy Chair" in China because of the reclining shape.
From Shanxi Province approx. 1840
Category
Mid-19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William
Mary Walnut Dining Room Set
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
beautifully turned supports. Includes; China Hutch, Buffet, 6 Chairs & Dining Table Originally purchased from
Category
1910s American William and Mary Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William
Mary Walnut Display Cabinet Jacobean
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Grand Rapids Chair Company China Display Cabinet, Hutch or Curio, circa 1910-20s. Drawing
Category
Early 20th Century William and Mary Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Cantonese Armchair Carved from a Tree Trunk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
varnished brown patina, this early 20th century Chinese tree trunk chair from Canton will make for a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Period Louis XVI Child
s Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstery fabric decorated with sprigs of flowers, potted trees, sailing ships and small Chinese towers, the
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Server
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of a suite. Table, chairs, buffet and china cabinet are also available.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Marble
$3,800
18th Century George III Open Antique Armchair in the Manner of Robert Manwaring
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, elbow chair with a Chinese lattice back splat, after the designs of Robert
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
with a Chinese lattice design in the Cockpen Church, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland, these chairs were
Category
1770s English Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese chairs, circa 1825.
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane, Elm
Unusual Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual antique Chinese chair, dark brown lacquer, hand-carved traditional oriental motifs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Early 19th Century Chinese Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant early 19th century Chinese elm chair. Lovely, smooth natural patina. All original.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Small Victorian Chinese Gold Giltwood Chinese Chair in the Chippendale Style
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian gold giltwood Chinese chair after Thomas
Category
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Bleached Hardwood Chinese Chair in Emerald Silk
Located in Kent, Dover
A beautifully carved 19th century Chinese bleached hardwood chair. Depicting beasts and dragons
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Antique Chinese Chair with Natural Wood Patina and Scroll Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden chair from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red and gold
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Chinese chairs in brown lacquer and gold leaf.
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese Hardwood Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of carved hardwood chinese chairs circa 1890.
Hardwood similar to elm, chrysanthemum motif
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Chinese Deco Chair
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
Wool, Hardwood
$4,880
Chair Chinese Lacquered Black 19th Century, China
Located in New York, NY
Side chair Chinese lacquered black 19th century, China. A side chair made in China during the 19th
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Exceptional and rare pair of Chinese yoke back chairs.
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Bamboo Yokeback Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century tall-back chair from Southern China is built from spotted bamboo and woven
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese Classic yoke back officials hat chair with woven cane seat and metal buttoned
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
the grandest of all Chinese chairs. This pair features gently sloping spandrels and a caned top woven
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Hat Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Stunning Chinese Hardwood Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully crafted hardwood armchair having classic Chinese silhouette.
Measures: Seat width 19.5.
Category
19th Century Singaporean Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Hand Carved Rosewood Hall Chairs, China, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese pair of rosewood hall chairs.
Decorative hand carved motif on back of chairs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
SET OF THREE CHAIRS AND TWO CHINESE ARMCHAIRS end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF THREE CHAIRS AND TWO CHINESE ARMCHAIRS end 19th Century
in exotic wood, with carvings
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Throne Chair, circa 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Chinese Qing dynasty carved rosewood throne chair, circa 1890. The chair made for the
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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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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