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Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair. Circa Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately and most handsome Continental 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and
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19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Six Antique Empire "Fish" Side Chairs, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six antique chairs, Germany, early 19th century. Age-related condition.  
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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Chair

Early 19th Century, Empire Cherrywood Seating Group, 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Empire period of the early 19th century, circa 1800-1810. All chairs are made of solid cherrywood. The
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Empire dining chairs in mahogany with bronze mounts are a stylish expression of the
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century Elegant bergère armchair
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Empire Style Dining Chairs With Crest Fabric Applied
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These are antique empire-style armchairs featuring elegant craftsmanship and classic design
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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an exquisite pair of Empire-style armchairs from the 19th century, crafted from luxurious
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1830s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Salon Chairs in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of four antique danish empire or Biedermeier style dining chairs handmade by a skilled danish
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1850s Danish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wool, Wood, Elm

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
decoration may be a later addition. Minor pest damage. Imagine the chair covered in tiger velvet
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical early Biedermeier / Empire Side chair (2 available) from Vienna, Austria
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany Cut Velvet Upholstered Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking armchair is a fine example of 19th-century Empire furniture, marrying neoclassical
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th C. French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 19th Century French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu. Item features
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Early 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire and parcel gilt bergère. Gilt swan arms and pawed feet.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Four Antique French Empire Kingwood Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs with Shield Form Backs having Persian
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19th Century Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Empire Style, known for its neoclassical lines, strong silhouettes, and regal
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Egyptian Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' form having
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Empire Period Walnut Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a concave and arched backrest, the with shaped open armrests allowing a sword and scabbard to remain on the sitter, raised on carbriole legs, the inside of legs with antique i...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood marquise chair from the 19th century, with carved palmettes
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

pr of Empire bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pr. of Empire 19th mahogany bergeres, gilt bronze trim and carved wood sphinxs with gilt detail
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An elegant pair of Empire/Biedermeier bergères crafted from solid beech wood in the early 19th
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19th Century German Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Beech

ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gold gilt detailing
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Late American Empire Carved And Painted Rocker, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well carved and constructed, white paint finished late American Empire rocker. The rocker with a
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bergere armchairs with red & gold upholstery
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after
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1890s Scandinavian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchair in Blue Patterned Stripped Silk
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after
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1890s Scandinavian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually
Located in Brussels, BE
Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually Jean-Joseph
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Painted Pine Children s Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Pine

A fine pair of French 19thc Empire walnut and gilt bronze mounted large bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19th century Empire walnut and gilt bronze mounts. Large size and very fine
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
mahogany cockpit chair; the straight and enveloping backrest, the slightly worked and curved front legs
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nice late 19th / early 20th century gilt bronze mounted empire style three piece parlor set
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Burl

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man’s office or study with this elegant Empire armchair. Hand-carved in France circa
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of late 19th century walnut Klismos chairs with turned front legs splayed back legs and
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1880s British Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish 1800s Antique Honey pair
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch veneers finished in
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Birch

Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak
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Early 20th Century Polish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments
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18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique Empire lounge chair with brass detail on neckrest. By master carpenter Friedrich Rambach
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Bergères, Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
valued at 700,000 francs. Jacob-Desmalter et Cie produced neoclassical Empire style furniture often
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy. Very deep
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1840s French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Birch

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Antique Empire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique empire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique empire chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique empire chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique empire chair, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Jacob and Josef Kohn, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée and Joseph Fitter each produced at least one beautiful antique empire chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Empire Chair?

An antique empire chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,363, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $100,762.

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.

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Questions About Antique Empire Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An Empire chair refers to a piece of seating furniture created in the Empire style. A phase of the neoclassical style, the Empire style gets its name from the rule of the Emperor Napoleon I. The furniture is colossal, weight-wise, and richly adorned with bronze and marble. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Empire chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.