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An Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chair with EW Godwin Design Embossed Leather Sunflowers
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Design. Attr. An Anglo-Japanese armchair with slightly curved pagoda shaped arms and fine
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Lacquered Palanquin
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Edo-Meiji period Palanquin chair for the childrens festival. The form with sliding and
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1890s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair. Listing includes (1
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin attri. An Anglo-Japanese circular armchair with fan shaped arms
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson Lock
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, attributed, probably made by Collinson and Lock.An Anglo-Japanese walnut circular
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

An Unusual Early 20th Century George I Style Free Standing Pedestal Desk
By Charles Tozer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Tozer, including a japanned bureau bookcase and a chair.
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Early 20th Century English George I Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Brass

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL COVER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
designs. Lacquer was used to decorate furniture such as cabinets, screens, and chairs. In Japan, lacquer
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carved Japanese Chair With " 3 Monkeys "
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this elaborately carved chair. The apron is pierced carved. The legs carved with winged figures - , as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Aesthetic Japanese inspired Chair for Liberty, England circa 1905
By Liberty of London
Located in Knutsford, GB
A Liberty of London Aesthetic Japanese inspired Chair. Carved fruitwood depicting stylized foliage
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Early 1900s British Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Gilt Chair Upholstered in an Antique Japanese Indigo Boro Textile
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
floral textile. The chair has been reupholstered in an antique Japanese indigo boro textile from the late
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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Giltwood, Wood

Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat
Located in London, GB
A low Japanese side chair with a slatted frame and caned back and seat early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cane

Gilt Green Japanned Suite
Located in Darlington, GB
A superb gilt and green japanned suite, comprising of a three seater settee and a pair of armchairs
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Early 20th Century European George II Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th c. English Japanned Queen Anne Dining Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of 8, 6 side 2 arm, black lacquered upholstered dining chairs.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-Tête, Second Half of 19th Century, Japan
Located in Providence, RI
is expressed in the Japanese style, and of Japanese workmanship. This tête-à-tête is a tour de
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of "Japanned" Chinoiserie Aesthetic Sidechairs
Located in Stamford, CT
knowledge of "Japanese" design was not available and these wonderful chairs have both Chinese and Japanese
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19th Century American Antique Japanese Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Highly Decorative Antique English William Mary Japanned Armchairs, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
Antique English William and Mary revival black and gold Japanned armchair; the arched and pierced
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Late 19th Century English Antique Japanese Chairs

20th Century Hexagonal-Backed "Peacock" Chair from the Imperial Hotel
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
imperial hotel (Tokyo, Japan), prior to demolition in the late 1960s. The iconic "peacock" side chair was
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1920s Japanese Prairie School Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

18th Century Chinoiserie Painted Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of very decorative mid-18th century black-japanned and gilt-heightened Chinoiserie chairs
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Mid-18th Century Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gustav Siegel Chairs for J J Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1905-1910
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Lund, SE
-1910. The seat cushion upholstered in Japanese pattern. The chairs is made of acajou stained wood.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Japanese Chairs

Six antique Georgian Dutch Lacquer Chairs Property of Admiral David Beatty
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Set of six lacquer Queen Anne style chairs, with gilt Japanned chinoiserie exotic scenes. One
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Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beautiful 19th Century Queen Anne Style Black Chinoiserie Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking 19th C or earlier black japanned or chinoiserie decorated chair with leather insert
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19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exuberant Wood Armchair with Bird Motif and Floral Carving, Late 19th Century
Located in Providence, RI
This Japanese chair has a fabulous back composed of two birds and intertwining leafage with arms
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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oriental Desk and Chair set of Rosewood. Extremely ornate carving of dragons and fanciful rendering
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair English Georgian Style Chinoiserie or Japanned Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of English chairs in chinoiserie / japanned decoration against a yellow ground . Sturdy
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Early 20th Century English Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Turn of the Century Japanese Low Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful antique Japanese chairs with original worn velvet seats which have aged so nicely - it
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden Japanese chair. Zelkova is used for both frames and sheets. The square form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Folding Chair / 1912s-1926s / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden Japanese chair. The hemp cord of the seat and backrest uses the hemp string
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Chairs C1900
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a pair of Meiji period chairs from Japan.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old primitive style chair made in Japan. Originally used as a threshing mortar, it is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old primitive style chair. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s to 1900s AD). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old primitive style black chair made in Japan. Made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) A powerful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Chairs

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old primitive style chair made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Chairs

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Walnut

Charred Primitive Wabi Sabi Japanese Dug-Out Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 20th C. Meiji period chair constructed from a single piece of timber. Charred and heavily
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rustic Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Seating Stools
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old chair made in Japan. The chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs Set 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Set of two old chairs made in Japan. They are from the Showa period (1900s to 1940s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old primitive style chair made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair from Japan. It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exquisite pair of Japanned Venetian chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisite pair of Red Japanned Venetian chairs that date to the early 20th century, likely the
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19th Century Italian Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old primitive chair made in Japan. The chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin, Pair of Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Rush Seat Chairs
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for William Watt, a rare pair of Anglo-Japanese rush seat chairs
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Set of Four Japanned Fancy Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming set of fancy side chairs with raised gesso and painted chinoiserie decoration.
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19th Century American Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Fine Queen Anne Japanned Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With double arch crestrail with central shell over a slender baluster splat, flamestitch seat and decorated seat rail raised on cabriole legs joined by turned stretchers, pad feet.
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1710s English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese stand. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

E W Godwin. A Set of Four Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Rush Seat Chairs
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for William Watt, a set of four Anglo-Japanese rush seat chairs
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Bruce Talbert attri, An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Chair With a Carved Sunflower
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Bruce Talbert and probably made by Gillows of Lancaster. Anglo-Japanese walnut side
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished Victorian Side Chair in Japanese Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Newly refinished walnut framed Victorian side chair upholstered in Japanese motif cotton fabric.
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1890s Antique Japanese Chairs

Pair of Black Lacquered and Japanned Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Pair of Continental Black-Lacquered and Japanned Side Chairs, in the Chinoiserie taste
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19th Century Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

A Pair Of Early C20th Japanned Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Enhance your living space with this elegant set of Early 20th Century Japanned Tub Chairs, inspired
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of Queen Anne Style Japanned Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With overscale high backs nicely decorated and tastefully decorated. Seats need upholstery. Balloon seat and cabriole legs and pad feet.
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1710s English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rattan Chair and Foot Rest by Yuzru Yamakawa, Japan, 1980
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional rattan chair and footrest CL-261 by Yamakawa, Japan, circa 1980s. Yuzru Yamakawa
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Victorian Black Japanned and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with rounded back centered by a shaped backsplash decorated with chinoiserie decoration of temples and pagodas in a riverscape setting; the tufted seat over a seat rail and roun...
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1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1860s-1900s/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese stepping stone. It can also be used as a chair or stool. It is an item from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

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Antique Japanese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Japanese chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and cedar, all antique Japanese chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique Japanese 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. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque antique Japanese chairs are consistently popular styles. Edward William Godwin, Yuzuru Yamakawa and Europa Antiques each produced beautiful antique Japanese chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Japanese Chairs?

Prices for antique Japanese chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Japanese chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $105,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

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 Japanese Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 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.