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Trono Cinese Pieghevole Dinastia Ming
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Riproduzione dinastia Ming legno di olmo e metallo tonato e presenta una seduta pieghevole con lavorazioni intagliate a mano.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
$10,652 / set
Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-Tête, Second Half of 19th Century, Japan
Located in Providence, RI
The tête-à-tête form appears in the latter part of the 19th century, a Victorian motif that here is expressed in the Japanese style, and of Japanese workmanship.
This tête-à-te...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of "Japanned" Chinoiserie Aesthetic Sidechairs
Located in Stamford, CT
knowledge of "Japanese" design was not available and these wonderful chairs have both Chinese and Japanese
Category
19th Century American Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$24,000 / set
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
Designs of Household Furniture in the GOTHIC, CHINESE and MODERN TASTE.??
The chairs' Gothic air would
Category
1750s English Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Hat Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair - Carved Elmwood Official's Hat Chairs with Some Remains of Lacquer - Northern China
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
$2,800 / set
Massive Chinese Rootwood Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
Elaborately Constructed Fantasy Chair Intended for Meditation in a Garden Setting
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Chinese Bridal Sedan Chair
Located in London, GB
Traditional Chinese bridal sedan chair painted in typical Chinese red and gold with intricately
Category
19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Child
s Chair
Located in SOMIS, CA
This 19th century chair was made for a privileged boy of a wealthy Northern Chinese family. The
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Fine Set of Six English Chippendale Mahogany Carved Fretwork Backstools
Located in Woodbury, CT
set of chairs.
Category
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Scholar
s Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A pair of 19th century Chinese Scholar's chairs made of Chinese Elm
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
$2,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Scholar Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and extremely well made pair of Chinese scholar chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$4,800 / set
18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
With curving top rail and ending in out swept arms. Features simple curved back splat and lattice rails at side.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Antique Chinese Blackened Huanghuali Chair
Located in Cape Town, WC
This huanghuali chair from the Ming dynasty is a revised iteration from the previous Song dyntasty
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Scroll Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century highly decorative painted wood scroll chairs. Traces of original red
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Ash
$1,345 / set
Pair of Chinese Scholar Chairs
Located in Kensington, MD
Elm wood with elaborately carved back splats, with a stained and painted finish
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Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm, Paint
$3,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Guanmaoyi Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
and a frontal footrest. Clearly not "imperial" chairs; they exhibit the bold Provincial aesthetic of
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$3,000 / set
Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1940's Chinese Chippendale style intricate bamboo arm chair with brass mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Meditation Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century carved Chinese meditation chair with carved floral pattern and dragons and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of 19th C. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs with outswept arms and central oculus on back splat
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$6,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Chinese lowback arm chairs (fushouyi). Constructed of elm wood (jumu), the chairs with
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$3,400 / set
Turn of Century Convertible Lounge Chair from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Excediing rare Chinese folding chair/launge chair.
Excellent condition.
Category
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pr of Chinese 19th Century Country Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese qing dynasty shanxi provence country arm chairs. The elmwood chairs retain there
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Chairs (Ref# JRM62)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bamboo frame with black lacquered seat. Fretwork back splat executed in a geometric pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$1,650 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Horseshoe Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An unusually beautiful pair of antique Chinese horseshoe back chairs with striking lacquer finish
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Decorative Antique Hand Carved Chinese Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Wood construction with finely hand carved back rest detail . Upholstered seat cushions and metal and wood front leg casters . Shows signs of age.you are bidding on the pair.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
With curving top rail and ending in out-swept arms. Features simple curved back splat and box stretcher.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$8,000 / set
Antique Chinese Comb Back Chair with Carved Compartment
Located in SOMIS, CA
A very unique chair made of solid choice elmwood. The style of the chair is the famed "comb
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Arm Chairs
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Pair of Chinese red lacquered arm chairs made of elm wood. The paint is softly rubbed through to
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Chinese Scholar Chairs
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Pair of Chinese Scholar chairs, 19th century. Great patina from wear and use.
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully rare Pair of Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs, Late 19th century - Mahogany. Exquisite
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,500 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquered Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of Chinese lacquered chairs, circa 1900, light brown lacquer, the high backs decorated with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Elegant Antique Chinese Side Chairs from Suzhou
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This elegant pair of elmwood rectangular-back side chairs is a great example for the elegance and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Antique Chinese Nanwood reclining chair
Located in Denver, CO
An unusual 19th century Nanwood reclining chair. Often called a "moon chair" because one might
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Ruyi Chairs, Guangxu Period
Located in Porto, PT
A fine and rare pair of Chinese huanguali wood armchairs dating from Guangxu period, very well
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Painted Hardwood Open-Arm Chairs, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese painted hardwood open-arm chairs, circa 1880.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Chinese Antique Ming Rose Chairs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
The famed Rose Chair first began its long legacy in the Song Dynasty when they tended to be wider
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
A pair of Chinese Export chairs in the Continental taste
Located in New York, NY
CON22500
A pair of Chinese Export chairs in the Continental taste. Late 19th.c., hand
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese elmwood horse shoe back arm chairs. The chair retain there original surface and are
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th century Chinese Elm wood horseshoe style chairs from the Qing Dynasty era.
Horseshoe
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Rosewood Side Chairs China, 1850, Mid-19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
This lovely pair of rosewood side chairs were beautifully hand-carved, circa 1850 in China.
They
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Three Elegant Chinese 18th Century Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***END OF SUMMER SALE***
These three elegant 18th century Shanxi spindle-back rose chairs are made
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sensationally chic Chinese export dual pedestal desk with matching chair .The classically British
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Pine
Chinese Kesi
Silk Tapestry Weave
Chair Cover Panel, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Kesi (silk tapestry weave) chair cover panel. Finely woven in bright tones of blue
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Early 1900s Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Wedding Chair with Curving Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Elegant early 20th century Chinese Ming dynasty style elm wedding chair with curving back and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official
s Hat Chairs with Original Iron Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautifully worn antique Chinese official's hat chairs with classic lines and original
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Pair of Elmwood Chairs Fine Hand Carved
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
These side chairs are an example of a finely carved chairs. The decoration in the backrest
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Late Ming-Early Qing Chinese Rose-Back Chairs Meiguiyi
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
chairs was made in the rose back style (meiguiyi).
Rose chairs were one of the most popular types of
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Set of Chinese Rosewood Official
s Chairs and Table Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
Located in Westmaas, NL
This antique fine carved rosewood set of two official's chairs and tea table, was made during the
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A first rate Throne Chair with brass mounts and hinging. New suede seat applied.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
$17,950
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
mid 19th century
root wood, plank seat, lacquer
Excellent condition
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$55,000 / set
student
s desk and chair combo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a great Chinese oak student's chair and desk combo. nice lines, great for a laptop. Very nice
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
18th Century, Antique Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unique 18th century, antique wood chair,
circa 1790.
Teakwood with horse shoe round back.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This pair of 'Horse-shoe back' chairs was hand carved from a type of rose wood. They have been
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,400 / set
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Armchairs, carved lower apron with spandrels on three sides.
Priced as a pair.
Priced as a pair.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$4,800 / set
Antique Large Oriental Carved Arm Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
This Impressively carved chair is decorated with Foo Dogs, Fish, Flora and Fauna. The heavily
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19thC Elm "Official
s Hat" Arm Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful pair of carved elm Asian arm chairs with caned seat surface and plain back splat.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$1,800 / set
Pair of Qing Dynasty Rosewood Scholar Chairs
Located in Middletown, MD
, incorporating handmade pegs to match the originals. Please examine photos carefully for details. Matching chair
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$4,800 / set
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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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