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Antique Dolphin Chairs

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very
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1820s French Restauration Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Painted Chair Gilded  Dolphins French
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded  Dolphins French
$2,981
H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
Set of 5 Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Giltwood Dolphin Backs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 5 Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Giltwood Carved Dolphin backs. Four side
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Silver Leaf

Antique Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
$28,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 31 in
Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dolphins on the side chairs, and large scale Giltwood swans on the armchairs. The armchairs display robust
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Ormolu

Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Dining Room Chairs, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather upholster Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with bronze dolphin handles A very rare and
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1880s French Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak 
Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak 
Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
$3,629 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
by three turned baulsters. The baulster legs benefir from lovely detail and brass castors. The chair
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Mid-19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany round back dolphin arm chair with bronze trim and gold
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair
French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair
$7,600
H 30.25 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
terminate in carved dolphins. The chairs have been re-upholsterd in a cream and dark green striped antique
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Silk, Mahogany

Antique Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
$5,600 Sale Price
30% Off
H 36 in W 22 in D 20 in

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Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Set of four 19th century Jacobean side chairs with inlaid scroll and dolphin detailing
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19th Century German Jacobean Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Oak

Antique Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
H 43.75 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 1800 's Parisian mahogany dolphin tub chair with parcel gilding to dolphin arms and ormolu
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19th Century French First Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

Antique 1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair
Located in London, west Sussex
stylised dolphins. This gorgeous chair stands on carved paw feet with the original castors. It measures 26
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
chair maker – carved with acanthus, C-scrolls and scaling on the front legs which terminate with dolphin
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
chair maker – carved with acanthus, C-scrolls and scaling on the front legs which terminate with dolphin
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Late 19th Century George II Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of His and Hers Ebonized Empire Style Dolphin Chairs with Brass Mounts
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century pair of upholstered his and hers chairs. Frames are made of ebonized mahogany
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved wood, turn of the century fantasy chair with dolphin arms and sea shell back, from Italy.
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Early 1900s Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with Dolphin Carved Backs
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual, each chair back with two carved dolphins and central painted coats of arms, solid wood
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1830s William IV Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mahogany

A French mahogany Dolphin Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany desk chair with concave back, scrolled arms terminating in finely
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of Antique Figural Continental Carved Mahogany Dolphin Armchairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of figural Continental carved mahogany chairs feature open arms with cared dolphins
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19th Century European Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins
Located in Richmond, VA
dolphins, stars, bellflowers, and acanthus leaves.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Fruitwood

French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century walnut library armchair with wing back and unusual dolphin carving to the
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Regency Italian Painted and Gilt Dolphin Arm Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Regency Italian painted and gilt dolphin arm chairs with floral medallions, stripped
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Regency Antique Dolphin Chairs

3 Pc Victorian Empire Mahogany Dolphin Carved Parlor Set Settee Armchair Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, open mouth gesso dolphins, floral fabric, beautiful wood grain, and great style and form, circa
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian carved wood grotto chair with dolphin motif
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wood

Grotto Chair
Grotto Chair
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
back, down curved arms with dolphin supports - seat of chair is slightly bowed in the front. Fauteuils
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer Dolphin chair Biedermeier or Empire, circa 1830, mahogany. Massive mahogany, partially
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
arm ends and dolphin tails and scales where the arms meet the back (early 20th century). These chairs
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Upholstered French Napoleon III Bergères with Carved Dolphin circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A pair of Napoleon III bergères in walnut with carved dolphins as armrests, turned and carved legs
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ornate walnut grotto chair with carved dolphin arms and shell back.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wood

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dolphin Arm Chair French, Charles the 10th Carved Fruit Wood 36 x 24 x 19 inches, Seat Height
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Fruitwood

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A beautifully understated armchair with extraordinary carved dolphin motif armrests. After
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs

Dutch Embossed Dolphin Design Open Arm Wing Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
DUTCH LEATHER UPHOLSTERED LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENT. 0PEN ARM WING CHAIR WITH CARVED SCROLLED
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19th Century Unknown Antique Dolphin Chairs

Antique French Carved Dolphin Dining Chairs set 6
Located in Summerland, CA
Antique French Dolphin carved chairs. Set of 6. Beautifully carved intertwining dolphins in walnut
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Late 19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Side Chairs with Dolphin Carvings, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French walnut Empire style side chairs with dolphin carvings on the arms from the turn
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Viennese Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four Viennese karelian birch wood side chairs with carved dolphin heads. Circa 1830's
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19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Burl

Pair of Viennese Side Chairs
Pair of Viennese Side Chairs
H 39 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of diminutive Second Empire arm chairs with dolphin carved arms. Price is for the pair.
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wood

Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs
Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A matched pair of early 19th century French mahogany dolphin headed tub chairs on sabre front legs
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Early 19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eight gondola style dining chairs, the curved back flaring forward, ending in dolphin heads at the
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Upholstery

Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs
Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs
H 35 in W 18 in D 16 in
Savonarola chair
Located in Boston, MA
An highly carved Savonarola chair with carved dolphin feet and rams head arms.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Oak

Savonarola chair
Savonarola chair
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
19th Century German Carved Mahogany Throne Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
dolphin motif decorates the side chair rails with a lion crest carving presented on the front seat rail
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19th Century German Louis XV Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

pair 19c italian walnut armchairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of chairs with carved dolphin arms. newly upholstered.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut

pair 19c italian walnut armchairs
pair 19c italian walnut armchairs
H 50 in W 27 in D 31 in
Italian Empire Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Italian “Empire” Giltwood Sofa & Pair of Armchairs with Sabre Legs & Dolphin Armrests c.1830
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Giltwood

An exceptional Italian early 19th Century armchair
Located in Bantam, CT
dolphins. For an identical chair from a set of 10 at the Pitti Palace see Enrico Colle " Italian Empire
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
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1960s Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Linocut

Pair of Midcentury French Marble Occasional Tables
Located in Asheville, NC
These demilune marble occasional tables have solid brass legs which screw into a brass sub frame under the ogee edged statuary marble tops.
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1940s French Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Midcentury French Marble Occasional Tables
Pair of Midcentury French Marble Occasional Tables
$2,240 / set
H 12 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté" “Lueur Lumineuse” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Table lamp, lighted sculpture made in spelter / white-bonze (french = Régu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Marble, Spelter

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven wicker settee by Isamu Kenmochi. Perfect scale, and very good condition. Rare, early piece of his work.  
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1960s Japanese Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
$6,500
H 29 in W 53 in D 29 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Linen

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,651 / item
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in
Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful and nature-inspired antique oval mirror that was made in France circa 1860. The most elevated part of the frame has a bark shape and is decorated with flowers and leave...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century Louis XVI period Marquise (wide bergere) in original cream-colored painted finish, with a simple square upholstered back, upholstered arms and sides, with a down-fill...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Beech

Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
$2,400 Sale Price
49% Off
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 24 in
Reya console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our custom made console is a perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with reclaimed wood in a walnut finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Elm

Reya console table
Reya console table
$2,890 / item
H 33 in W 75 in D 17 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Brass

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Classic Art Deco mantle clock standing on a beige marble base with black inserts. A gilded dog is leaping over the clock. Gilded dial with ‘Deco’ numerals and original ‘Deco’ han...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
$5,461
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 4.25 in
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Bronze, Ormolu

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Hardwood

Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long bench made of solid wood with a beautiful patina and iron rivets. The bench stands on three legs, with the backrest and seat made from a continuous wooden plank.
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19th Century German French Provincial Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Softwood

Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
$5,385
H 40.95 in W 100.01 in D 21.26 in
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Antique Dolphin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique dolphin chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique dolphin chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique dolphin chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique dolphin chairs bearing Empire or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique dolphin chairs over the years, but those made by Chesterfield, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée and Josef Danhauser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Dolphin Chairs?

Prices for antique dolphin chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique dolphin chairs begin at $610 and can go as high as $443,813, while the average can fetch as much as $5,100.

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 Dolphin Chairs
  • 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 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 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 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.