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Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features a solid
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique English Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four 17th century English William Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs A very rare, superbly carved set of
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique English Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

English Georgian Style 19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th century) Thomas Jefferson walnut reading chair with brown leather seat
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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith s Lawn Windsor
Located in Norwich, GB
An interesting antique folding fruitwood and canvas chair with royal and military interest. Used at
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique English Chairs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800
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1870s British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century, English Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century, English wingback leather chair, with mahogany claw and ball legs, nail heads and
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Late 19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of early 19th century English elmwood side chairs, each with solid elm seats
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1840s English Country Antique English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the
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19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Elm

English Victorian Half Moon Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of English Victorian bamboo side chairs with half moon design back and paisley upholstered
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Library Chair on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chair you could hope to find
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Late 19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Clerk s High Chair or Kitchen Chair in Beach and Elm, English Ca. 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late 19th century Clerk's Estate High Chair as used at a Clerk's Desk in the late
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th-C. English Red Chinoiserie Child’s Bergere Chair in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is a late 19th century red chinoiserie child’s chair newly upholstered in a
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique English Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of English Victorian Lacquered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian papier-mache and pearl inlaid black lacquer side chairs with spindle
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

English Regency Walnut Hand Carved Corner Chair
Located in Lomita, CA
This English Regency style corner chair provides an excellent seated vantage point. It is made of
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 10 WV A stunning example of an English antique 1830's William IV polished tan leather
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Shreveport, LA
, this 19th century English oak corner chair is an excellent addition to any room. Measurements: 32”ht
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Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Papier Mâché Slipper Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century English papier mâché slipper chair with reversed painting of ruins on back. Ebonized
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19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chippendale style (19th Cent) mahogany ribbon back side chairs with gold
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Victorian Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (Aesthetic Movement) painted side chairs with lion head finials on back
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spinning chair. An English, carved mahogany work stool, dating to the Victorian
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Captain s Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker s Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique English Arts Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (19/20th Cent) military style brass high back side chairs with rifle
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19th Century English Campaign Antique English Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Anglo-Chinese Aesthetic Movement chair made by William Watt Godwin
By William Watt
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare English Aesthetic Movement side chair in the Chinese taste made by William Watt of London and
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Late 19th Century British Antique English Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Antique English Mahogany Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of handsome side chairs. Perfect to flank a server, entry hall console, or use as extras in
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Late 19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Turner s Chair, English, Beech, Oak, Elbow Seat, Old Saxon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner's chair. An English, beech and oak elbow seat, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Set of 12 English Chippendale Brown Leather Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Chippendale style (late 19th Cent) chairs with a carved ribbon back and an
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19th Century British Chippendale Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A pair of 18th-century English Wing Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th-century English wing chairs, expertly crafted from walnut and featuring newly
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18th Century British Antique English Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Walnut, Down

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered side chair. An English, mahogany hall or morning room seat in the
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly collectable piece
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker s Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair
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1880s English Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair Of Antique Morning Room Elbow Chairs, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique morning room elbow chairs. An English, mahogany carver seat in
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century English Child s Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs
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Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Desk Elbow Chair, English, Oak, Office Seat, Drawing Room, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk elbow chair. An English, oak office seat, dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Arts Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker s Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Elm

Pair Antique English Arts Crafts William Birch Liberty Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique English Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Mid-19th Century Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs. Chairs are on square tapering wooden legs with
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1920s English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Corner Chair Oak Barley Twist Blue Leather Renaissance Revival
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English Renaissance revival oak barley twist corner chair~~circa 1920s Classic
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1920s English Renaissance Revival Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Corner Chair with Pierced Slats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 18th/ Early 19th c., English George III carved mahogany corner chair with each side with
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Early 1800s English George III Antique English Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Lovely Antique English Faux Bamboo Hall Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich faux bamboo and wood English antique hall chair. A great little extra chair for a
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19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker s Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Drawing Room Chair, English, Walnut, Ladies, Side Seat, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room chair. An English, walnut ladies or side seat, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century British Antique English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Drawing Room Armchair, English, Elbow Chair, Chippendale Revival, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room armchair. An English, mahogany elbow chair in Chippendale revival
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Victorian rocking chair. Striking English design from the 1890s. Original
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1890s British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1890 Victorian English Oak Folding Chair A sculptural antique folding chair from England
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1890s British Victorian Antique English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Handsome English Regency Style Ebonized Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III Wingback Chair, English, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the front ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Antique English Aesthetic Movement X Frame Stretcher Hall Side Chairs
By Holland Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement X frame stretcher side chairs. Attributed to
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19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

18th century English Georgian Petite Wingback Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual petite size Georgian ladies wingback chair. Out-scrolled arms supported by walnut cabriole
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1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Antique English Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Beautiful, practical antique English highback Windsor chair with a lovely patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique Windsor dining chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It
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19th Century English Antique English Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Antique English Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique English chairs available for sale. The range of distinct antique English chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique English 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. Antique English chairs made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. William Morris (English), Gillows of Lancaster London and Bruce James Talbert each produced beautiful antique English chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique English Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,311, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $145,000 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 English 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 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 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 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.