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Six Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Arrow Back Klismos Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These neoclassical dining chairs are likely made in Northern Italy under influence of Austrian
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Set of Four Swedish Grace Klismos Chairs by Eugen Höglund in Birch
By Ebbe Hoglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Outstanding set of four rare Eugen Höglund chairs in flamed birch. Swedish Grace chairs with a
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Swedish Grace Klismos Chairs by Eugen Höglund in Birch
By Ebbe Hoglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Outstanding set of four rare Eugen Höglund chairs in flamed birch. Swedish Grace chairs with a
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Birch

Oak Klismos form sidechair.
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak Klismos chair, Late 19th Century. A charming interpretation of a classic form.
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19th Century Danish Antique Klismos Chair

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Oak

Anglo-Indian Carved Solid Ebony Klismos Chairs, Set of Six, Ceylon, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
manufactured carved solid ebony dining chairs of neoclassical English regency klismos form, the gadrooned and
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of George IV Faux Rosewood Klismos Chairs
Located in London, GB
The well shaped backs with scroll arms and reeded decoration, resting on sabre legs with brass castors. English, circa 1830.
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Beech

Rare Antique Pair of circa 1900 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Rams Head Klismos Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Mother of Pearl circa 1900 klismos
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of four elegant Late Empire Klismos chairs in a classic design. Crafted with quality
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Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Mahogany

Pair of Karl Johan Style Swedish Empire Klismo Chairs in Cuban Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome and refined pair of Karl Johan-style Empire Klismos armchairs with saber legs from
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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 14 Unusual Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of fourteen Danish oak and parcel-gilt Klismos chairs, Late 19th Century, each with a curved
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19th Century Danish Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
remarkable ranked legs of the ancient Greek klismos chair (known from Greek Classical vases and carved stone
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Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
legs of the ancient Greek klismos chair (known from Greek Classical vases and carved stone reliefs
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Wood

Eight Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Cherry Wood, Tuscany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight neoclassical dining chairs in the style of antique Klismos chairs with flared and straight
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Cherry

Amalienborg Castle Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set six Danish mahogany and walnut Klismos chairs, circa 1850s, comprising of four with drop-in
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1850s Danish Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Set of Eighteen Neoclassical English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
klismos chairs. The set consists of 16 side chairs and 2 host armchairs measuring 22.5 inches wide and
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19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
By Lysberg, Hansen Therp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French Art Nouveau mahogany and mother of pearl Klismos chairs, upholstered in new
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Klismos Chair

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

18th Century, Italian, Painted Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
remarkable ranked legs of the ancient Greek klismos chair (known from Greek Classical vases and carved stone
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Giltwood Klismos Armchair after Charles Heathcote Tatham, 19th Century
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
cantilever which is directly inspired by the Greek klismos chair.
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Silk, Trimming, Upholstery, Wood

Exceptional c. 1805 Italian Klismos Tub Chair
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Exceptional circa 1805 Italian tub chair of elegant klismos form and pegged construction having
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

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Walnut, Upholstery

Empire Mantel Clock with reading young lady, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
young lady sitting on a Klismos chair and reading a book. Her feet rest on a stool and a lute leans
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Klismos Chair

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Metal

Set of 6 klismos dining chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 mahogany klismos style neo-classical dining room chairs, circa 1820
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19th Century Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of Six Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs, Probably England 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
stile profile directly borrowed from the Greco-Roman klismos chair form with its sharp saber backsweep
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Mahogany

Set of Seven English Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Shippensburg, PA
classical reverse visible in the stiles in the side profile of the chair reminiscent of a Klismo chair
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Klismos Side Chair or Desk Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical style Klismos side chair or desk chair Italy, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

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Upholstery, Rosewood, Satinwood

New York Neoclassic Klismos Side Chair in Honduran Mahogany, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
New York Neoclassic klismos form side chair in Honduran mahogany with upholstered box seat. The
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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Regency Ebonised Caned Klismos Side Chairs with Original Squabs
By John Gee
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of Regency ebonised reeded sabre leg caned chairs, retaining their original squab
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Single German/Austrian Klismos Form Side Chair in European Beech, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Single Klismos form side chair of European beech and figured mahogany veneer. The generously deep
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Klismos Chair

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Leather, Beech, Mahogany

Set or Pair of Italian Neoclassical Directoire Fruitwood Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
slight Klismos form. Pretty well untouched (other than new leopard velvet seat covering), no later screws
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Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Klismos Chair

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Fruitwood

Antique Duncan Phyfe Klismos Flame Mahogany Parlor Paw Foot Chair Empire Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Duncan Phyfe dining, parlor or vanity chair. Made of flamed mahogany featuring Klismos form
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

2 Antique Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Klismos Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Duncan Phyfe Klismos style side accent dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring open
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Klismos Dining Chairs in Elm Set of Six
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Scandinavian Modern dining chairs in the Klismos model. Each chair is constructed of
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Klismos Chair

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Elm, Palisander

Set of 8 Mahognay Regency Dining Chairs in Klismos Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 8 late regency carved mahognay dining chairs on sabre legs with simple flame mahognay back
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19th Century English Antique Klismos Chair

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Mahogany

Eight 19th Century English Regency Antique Dining Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period dining chairs feature the bold scrolling lines of the Greco-Roman styles. Known as a "klismo
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1810s British Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Mahogany

Set of 8 19th Century Italian Empire Painted Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency painted and carved Klismos dining chairs that we believe may be Italian
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19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Paint

19th Century Set of Four English Regency Antique Dining Chairs, circa 1810-20
Located in Shippensburg, PA
influenced by the Greco-Roman classicism, this form generally being referred to as a "klismo" chair
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with rope twisted
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1820s Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Statue of a Seated Roman Senator or Philosopher
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The bronze statue features a Greek or Roman philosoper sitting/leaning back on his klismos chair
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

4 Antique Duncan Phyfe Regency Style Dining Accent Chairs Rush Seat Klismos Form
Located in Dayton, OH
4 early 20th century Duncan Phyfe or Englsih Regency style dining chairs. Features fluted stiles
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Cane, Hardwood

Set of Ten Late English Regency/George IV Klismos Style of Gillows Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Pasadena, CA
Klismos form that are in the style of Gillows. These chairs were purchased from a Beverly Hills Estate
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Crotch Mahogany Hoof Foot Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six solid mahogany hoof foot regency style dining chairs. Item features six solid mahogany
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
taken at the widest point. A klismos (Greek: ???sµ??) or klismos chair is a type of ancient Greek
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1830s English William IV Antique Klismos Chair

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Leather

19th Century French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Seated Sappho by Francois Mage
Located in Shippensburg, PA
modeled Grecian klismo chair, the leg signed in script "Mage spt". The model is situated over a faceted
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19th Century French Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Four Period Italian NeoClassical Pearwood Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish Period NeoClassical Chairs in Klismos Form. Caned Seats with modern suede cushions
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19th Century Italian Antique Klismos Chair

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Pearwood

Set of Six Period Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of six English Regency mahogany dining chairs of klismos form in the manner of Thomas Hope, the
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19th Century English Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl

Set of Eight Mahogany William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Eight Period William IV Klismos Dining Chairs
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19th Century English Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back
Located in Doylestown, PA
Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt
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19th Century Italian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Shell

Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Swedish Country Karl Johan Period Side Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
Pair of antique Karl Johan chairs. Early 19th century Swedish, klismos style chairs with X-back
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century set of English Regency dining chairs or library chairs crafted from mahogany. The set
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19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Regency Dining Chairs with Rope Twist Back
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of 8 Regency mahogany klismos dining chairs, with incised scrolling crests over figured and
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

Regency Inlaid Rosewood Dining Chairs c. 1810-20, Set of Four
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of four top quality English Regency mahogany and rosewood dining chairs of Klismos form that
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos Chair

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Set of 6 English "Klismos" Garden Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six white cast iron English "Klismos" garden chairs. Quite large and actually comfortable to
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Early 20th Century English Antique Klismos Chair

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Iron

Continental Empire Klismo Antique Arm Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTINENTAL EMPIRE MAHOGANY KLISMO BARREL BACK ARM CHAIR First half of the 19th Century Crafted
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19th Century Unknown Antique Klismos Chair

Set of four sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Danish oak "Klismos" form side chairs, Mid 19th Century, now upholstered with suede.
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19th Century Danish Antique Klismos Chair

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully developed klismo chair with its dramatic sabre legs peeking through the draped animal hide flowing
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Barrel Back Armchairs with Lions Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian style pair of antique klismos armchairs. These stunning chairs have barrel
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion s Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian style pair of antique klismos armchairs. These stunning chairs have barrel
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Klismos Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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Antique Klismos Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique klismos chair you’re looking for. Each antique klismos chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique klismos chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique klismos chair bearing Regency, Neoclassical or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique klismos chair over the years, but those crafted by Ephraim Stahl and Thomas Hope are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Klismos Chair?

The average selling price for an antique klismos chair at 1stDibs is $5,650, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Antique Klismos Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs 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.