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George III Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in London, GB
frieze and square chamfered legs decorated throughout with ‘Chinese’ lined fretwork.
English
Category
Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
ROCKFORD Antique Carved Walnut French Gothic China Cabinet
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Gothic style china cabinet by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co. Walnut with
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Impressive and Highly Attractive Pair of Walnut Double Chair-Back Settees
Located in New York, NY
Overall in a robust Chinese Chippendale design, the double chair backs with scrolled, fluted and
Category
19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar
s Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Jiangsu horse shoe backed open armchair (pair available, priced and sold separately).
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Campaign Form Scholar
s Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th century Qing dynasty walnut folding scholar's chair with hemp seat and neck roll.
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chinoiserie Arm Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A pair of beautifully painted and decorated Chinese inspired
arm chairs with Figures and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Late Qing/Republican Period Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of Chinese horseshoe back chairs. Of soft wood, with a red, possibly cinnabar glaze, the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Hand-Carved Elm Scholar
s Hat Armchairs
Located in Groningen, NL
the North China region.
The chair is made from elm wood.
These armchairs are used in the court yard
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Gilbert Prince Wicker Dining Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Gilbert Prince dining set with six chairs and matching china cabinet. This is a rare and
Category
1920s American Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
$17,500 / set
Antique Burnt Bamboo Four Shelf Etagere Stand with Grooved Ball Design Knobs
Located in Atlanta, GA
, possibly originating in India as early as the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The earliest recorded bamboo chair was
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Five-Piece Bamboo and Rattan Bedroom Suite, circa 1890
Located in Edinburgh, GB
white tiles over a cupboard and shelves, and the two bedroom chairs have a Chinese influence lattice
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Ole Wanscher, Early Publication, the Art of Furniture, 1928, Special Edition
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Denmark, DK
booklet illustrates selected pieces of furniture like stools from ancient Egyptian tombs, Chinese folding
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Paper
Small Chinese Chair with Storage Compartment
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique low Chinese chair features an elmwood construction with a curved back. The seat has a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Assembled Set of Eight 19th Century Carved Chinese Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight assembled Chinese chairs made of hardwood including some rosewood. Chairs feature
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century Chinese spindle back chairs with well worn patina, and carved aprons.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
$2,560
PAIR OF PROVINCIAL CHINESE CHAIRS
Located in Danville, CA
PAIR OF PROVINCIAL ROUND BACK CHINESE CHAIRS WITH CARVED BACKSPLATS
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood roundback chair with unusual proportions and traces of
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,080
Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood spindleback side chairs with traces of original red lacquer
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,880
Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of turn-of-the-century European influenced Chinese blackwood chairs carved to mimic bamboo
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Marble
$4,980
Very decorative ebonised chinese chair, 19th / 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Very decorative ebonised chinese chair, 19th / 20th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Unusual Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of unusual patinated walnut side chairs with curved back supports and naturally occuring
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19thC Chinese Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very sculptural pair of pull up arm chairs. Great worn patina.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
1920
s Chinese Chair used to Create Dog Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely Dog bed created from vintage Chinese chair. Carved back. Scroll feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century provincial Chinese Elmwood chair with simple back splat and well worn patina
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Chair with Spindle Back
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price listed is for each item.
Price listed is for each item.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chairs with emperor's hat crestrail and curved backsplat
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Fine Tall Back Chinese Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, this mid-19th century tall back chair exemplifies the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Fine Tall Back Chinese Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, this mid-19th century tall back chair exemplifies the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century 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
19th Century 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
Pair of Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pair of late 18th century Chinese Chippendale chairs feature beautiful dark wood detailing
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,260 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood chairs with "coat-hanger" crest rails, curved backsplats
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood roundback chair with a carved backsplat and wonderful
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
$1,280
Traditional Chinese Chair in Ming Style
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating Chinese chair in Ming style, dating back to the 20th century and of Chinese
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of Chinese Elm straight back side chairs, decoratively carved on the back splat.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
$2,800
Black Lacquered Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Northern Chinese Administrator's armchair with a flying dragon carved backsplat in a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Exceptional Tradition Chair from China
Located in Greding, DE
Exceptional tradition Chinese chair from the end of the 19th century in very good condition.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chinese 19th century wooden armchairs with an amazing worn patina.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of Chinese family chairs decorated with animal bass-relief carving.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chairs with carved backsplats depicting deer.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous pair of early 20th century Chinese armchairs, the back and arms are carved as dragons
Category
1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,457 / set
Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export cane work chairs circa 1890.
Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cane
$3,086 / item
Pair of 19th Century Bamboo Cane Work Chinese Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export canework chairs, circa 1890.
Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Bamboo Cane Work Chinese Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export canework chairs, circa 1890.
Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Tiger Velvet Mother of Pearl Inlay Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century Chinese chair with beautiful mother of pearl inlay detail topped with a custom Tiger
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Gorgeous Pair of 19th,
1800
s
Century Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of 19th(1800's) century Chinese hardwood arm chairs.
Absolutely gorgeous pair of skillfully
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
His and Hers Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood arm chairs
Absolutely gorgeous pair of skillfully
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Blackwood chair from the 19th century. This Northern Chinese chair sets you in a perfect position
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Striking Red Chinese Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful old Chinese chairs painted a distressed red with beautiful carved wood decoration
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Elm Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 18th Century Chinese chairs made from a type of elm wood, which would originally have been
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
1880s Chinese Upholstered Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 1880s Chinese upholstered chair showcases the timeless elegance of traditional
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Chinese Children
s Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood children's chair with curved backs, and carved aprons.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Administrator
s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Black lacquer 19th century Chinese adminitrator's chair with carved back splat, woven seat, and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese burl rootwood scholar
s chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese burl rootwood scholar's chair, 18th century
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Pair of Chinese Highback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century elmwood Emperor's chairs with highly carved backsplats and aprons
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very decorative pair of chairs with slight reclined back. Great color and sculptural shape.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair, Antique Chinese Hardwood Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
The finely shaped rounded crestrail continuing down to the slightly bowed back posts enclosing round spindles; over frame and panel seat on straight legs unified by spindlework high ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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Antique Chinese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Chinese chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Chinese chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Antique Chinese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Georgian and Victorian antique Chinese chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique Chinese chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale and Dryad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Chinese Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,776, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $235,904 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Chinese Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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