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19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair Great looking accent chair with beautiful
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Late 19th Century American Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Handmade Wooden Twig Branch Adirondack Small Childs Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Folk Art Handmade Wooden Twig Branch Adirondack Small Childs Chair. Circa Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak Cognac Leather Castle Chairs, 1920s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Set of 2 Antique Castle Chairs in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Handmade Maple Tavern Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
Beautiful set of four handmade Maple Tavern chairs that were made in Connecticut. They were
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1830s American Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique 19th Century Handmade Maple Tavern Chairs
19th Century Handmade Maple Tavern Chairs
$2,800 Sale Price / item
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Set of Four Handmade Rustic Wooden Chairs from North Spain, Colorful Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
A more or less matched set of four rustic country style side chairs following popular design
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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Side Handmade Garden Table Chairs Furniture Iron Wood Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Side Handmade Garden Table Chairs Furniture Iron Wood Antique, LA . Beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Side Handmade Garden Table Chairs Furniture Iron Wood Antique, LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Side Handmade Garden Table Chairs Furniture Iron Wood Antique, LA . Beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Child s Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Rustic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Pine

Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Price is per chair. Great primitive handmade carved wood and patinated leather chairs. Perfect
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Early 19th Century Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

American Curly Maple Child s Chair, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Maple

French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in pine with a reupholstered seat in Lambswool. Classic
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Pine

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair is handmade, and both chairs were created out of separate pieces of stunning dark African woods
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Scandinavian Modern Beech Canvas Chair, Probably Fritz Hansen 1930s/40s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Karl Schröder style danish vintage easy chair crafted in the 1930s most likely by Fritz Hansen A/S
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early
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Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Garden Patio kitchen Chairs side hallway seats Los Angeles Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chairs were handmade and carved beautifully and therefore variations exist in the dimensions and look
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking chair from the late 19th century, hand carved with turned wood details on 2 casters. Sturdy
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Metal

European Chippendale Style Diningroom Chairs; Set of Eight
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely handmade Chippendale dining chairs restored with a silky, smooth finish, reupholstered in a
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Early 20th Century French Chippendale Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Linen, Cotton

Set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
advertisement text are binding. Dimensions may vary slightly as the chairs are handmade. Photos are part of
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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood White Linen
Located in Odense, DK
. The chairs are handmade in the most amazingly grained solid birchwood and the seats have been
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1910s Finnish Jugendstil Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this unique set of 4 antique Spanish country chairs with woven rattan seats and beautiful
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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of 2 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. These chairs are handmade, as can be seen in the fine wood carving and the woven rush seats. Through
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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J J Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
- 1900. Structures and caning of all the chairs are in good condition (photos). Handmade caning. All
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
each chairs is handmade and unique and small difference in measurements may occur.
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Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Elm

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 Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Elm

FiVE ANTIQUE HOLLAND SON S ATTRIBUTED DINING CHAIRS WITH ENGLISH OAK FRAMES 5
By Holland Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
handmade original Victorian dining chairs with original upholstery Attributed to Holland & Son's circa 1860
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Handmade Chairs

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Leather, Oak

17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carved wood details. Nail head trim adorn the handmade
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17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from age and use. The condition is good with marks and wear consistent from age and use. Its a handmade
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Handmade Foldable Finnish Folk Table / Chair, 1800s
Located in Helsinki, FI
. A Finnish Folk Art low table that can be folded into a chair. Or is it a chair that can be opened up
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Late 19th Century Finnish Country Antique Handmade Chairs

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Wood, Pine

Antique Pair of French Armchairs Napoleon III Period
Located in Buxton, GB
and a cotton upholstery. Perfect for any room, particularly the living room, these handmade chairs
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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Handmade Wooden Sofa Chair w/ Tall Back
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 19th century Spanish handmade wooden sofa chair with tall back rest.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Period Handmade Childs Arm Chair set, 1920 s Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 20th Century Art Deco Period Handmade hand crafted Childs Size Arm Chair set of 2
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Beech

Handmade Wrought Iron Burnished Brass Throne Chair with Armorial Fabric, 1890s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome hand forged wrought iron and burnished brass chair with printed sturdy weight armorial
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Late 19th Century European Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Rustic Children’s Chair. This handsome French country handmade rustic
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the chairs, using handmade metal fasteners which adds to the color patina of the chairs.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

20th Century Windsor Children s Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine handmade Children's Windsor chairs are in fine as found condition.They are original worn
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
, whose handmade ladderback chairs inspired designers including Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Handmade Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cat eye shaped seat, pegged construction, completely handmade frame, very nice antique chair. Legs
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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Handmade Chairs

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Chestnut, Oak

Antique Pair of French Cane Armchairs Regency Period
Located in Buxton, GB
dating back to the 1700s. These square-shaped chairs are crafted from walnut wood in a Louis XV style
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18th Century French Regency Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Beautifull Finnish Ottomans/stool -1950
By Finnis Co.
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Vintage Finnish Handmade Stool/Chair with Teak Legs – A Unique Interior Gem!** This exquisite
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Armchair
Located in Buxton, GB
perfect for any room and is sure to be a conversation starter. The chair is handmade and has a brass
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
Colonial rocking armchairs, circa 1900, originally used in a South African boarding school. These chairs
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Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Bavarian Wicker Chair ca. 1900, brown, handmade, simple and elegant
Located in Frankfurt, DE
German, Bavarian Wicker chair from Rosenheim. Used as a kitchen side chair, simple but elegant and
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Early 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Victorian Bamboo Side or Desk Chair with Handmade Cushion with Dog
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning and sweet Victorian side chair with custom cushion depicting foliage, bird and dog. Sturdy
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Handmade Chairs

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Bamboo

Antique French Handmade petit point Tapestry Armchair c 1920
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
tapestry seat and back with a delicate and elegant oak frame The chairs background is in neutral colors
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Handmade Chairs

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
mid 17th century handmade Quaker style chair is in good antique condition overall commensurate with
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17th Century English Rustic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Child s Orkney Chair
Located in Millwood, VA
Handmade child's Orkney chair.
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Straw

Antique low Traditional Andalusian Mediterranean Chairs made of Wood and Rope
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of old traditional Andalusian low rustic chairs handmade in wood and rope. With a rabidly
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1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

19th Century Country House Solid Cherry Chairs Set of Four
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Handmade 19th century solid cherrywood chairs in a set of four! Restored, handpolished and the
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1830s Baltic Rustic Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Scottish Orkney Island Chairs
Located in Millwood, VA
Pair of handmade Scottish island chairs with rope seats.
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1870s Scottish Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rope

Side Chair, Eliel Saarinen Design 1929, Solid Birch, Horsehair-Fabric Upholstery
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
designed by Eliel Saarinen and is manufactured by John Boyd ltd, UK. The chair is handmade and numbered
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare pair of old Hickory lounge chairs. Since these chairs are handmade, there is a slight
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Belle Époque, Oak, Bavarian, European, Wicker Side Chair in Brown
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Bavarian Wicker chair from Stephanskirchen, used as a hallway chair. Handmade and stable, ca. 1900
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Antique Set of Four Georgian Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique set of four Georgian elm kitchen dining chairs, circa 1800. Solid, no loose joints. Full
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Handmade Chairs

Materials

Elm

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Antique Handmade Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique handmade chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique handmade chairs — often made from wood, oak and iron — can elevate any home. Antique handmade chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique handmade chairs bearing Arts and Crafts or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique handmade chairs over the years, but those made by Michael Thonet and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Handmade Chairs?

Prices for antique handmade chairs start at $475 and top out at $9,400 with the average selling for $1,384.

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 Handmade 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.