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L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Arts and Crafts Adirondack Mission Oak Blue Upholstered Lounge Chair, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Antique Addirondack Handcrafted Mission Oak and Blue Upholstered seat Lounge
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chairs c1910 Measures
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Side Chair, Circa 1910
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period desk chair, side chair, or dining chair By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Side Chair, Circa 1910
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

J. M. Young Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Armchair or Club Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By L. & J.G
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By Charles P
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of eight Mission oak Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chairs By Charles P. Limbert Co
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chairs or dining chairs In the
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Early 20th Century American Adam Style Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts T-Back Dining Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period H-back side chairs or dining chairs By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Spindle Side or Dining Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period spindle dining chair or side chair By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Cane, Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique Mission or Arts Crafts ladder back dining chairs By Charles
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Arts Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of five antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or dining armchair By Stickley
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Armchair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts club chair or dining armchair By Stickley Brothers USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Arts Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Brass

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Ladder Back Armchair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By L. & J.G
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mission Oak Arts Crafts Lounge Armchair by Harden Furniture Co. Motise Tenon
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty mission oak arts and Crafts lounge armchair by the Harden Furniture Co C1910
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

American Mission Oak Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission golden oak arm chair with triple slat back and beige seat. (LIMBERT BROS.)
Category

Late 19th Century American Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Gold

American Mission Wicker Morris Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission white painted wicker adjustable high back Morris chair with cushions.
Category

19th Century American Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Wicker, Paint, Upholstery

SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL brothers chairs This is a rare set of four (4) chairs made by
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Cotton, Leather

Arts Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

2 Matching 1910 Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Removable Leather Seat Arm Chairs
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Matching 1910 Antique Mission Style Quarter Sawn Oak Arm Chairs With Removable Leather Seats. All
Category

1910s Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Set 4 American Oak Arts Crafts Mission Arm Chairs Stickley Oregon 1910
Located in Portland, OR
Oregon Chair Co made high quality solid oak furniture in the American Mission style rivaling the quality
Category

1910s American Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA
Category

Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

ANTIQUE "Michigan Chair Co" Cellarette - Stickley Era - W2962
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE Grand Rapids “Michigan Chair Co” Cellarette Stickley Era -W2962 GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Brandt Mission Oak Arts Crafts Arm Chair with Drop Seat
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Stickley & Brandt Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chair with Drop Seat. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair Antique Gustav Stickley Arts Crafts Mission Oak Morris Chair Signed c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Gustav Stickley Arts And Crafts Mission Oak Morris Chair Signed C1910 Measures - 41" x 30 1/2" x 34 3/8
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Turn Carved Walnut Small Child s Morris Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Turn Carved Walnut Small Child's Morris Chair. Item featured is a
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Cube Club Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cube club chairs or armchairs In the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

L JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion. Item
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Arts Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mission Oak Arts & Crafts 3 drawer desk with a horizontal slat back desk chair with a rush
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Gunlocke Mission Oak Arts Crafts 5 Tier Slatted Narrow Open Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Small Narrow Slatted Bookcase Stand
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

South African POW Mission Style, Hand Carved Chair, St Helena, circa 1900
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
An antique, hand carved chair from the early 1900s. This chair was made with a pocket knife by a
Category

Early 1900s South African Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Arts and Crafts Mission Cube Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910 arts and crafts chair. New leather upholstery. 30.5" H x 31" W x 25.75" D
Category

1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Art Deco Chairs from the Seafarers Mission Southampton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco solid oak chairs. Stunning golden oak to these impressive chairs. Provenance
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Mission Style Oak Chairs with a Twist
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A set of four antique quartersawn oak dining chairs in Mission style with a twist. A few important
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Late 19th Century Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1910 Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic arts and crafts side chair with ladder back. Beautiful quarter sawn oak. New dark leather
Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Antique Pair of Lifetime Art and Crafts Mission Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of signed Lifetime Arts and Crafts chairs. Newly upholstered, restored finish. Measures 20 1/4
Category

1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Vintage Gustav Stickley Morris Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Fort mill, SC
A 1910’s vintage Gustav Stickley Morris chair with original seat pad and restored back pad
Category

Early 1900s English Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Oak

Pair of High Back Mission Chairs
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and dramatic Arts & Crafts Mission chairs, in dark stained pine. Each chair has a stylized
Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Pine

Cotswold School Set of 6 Chairs by Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
: Height 98cm Width 49cm Depth 47cm The ‘Bedales' Chair, originally known as the 'Mission' chair and was
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Rush, Ash

6 Mission Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Solid quarter sawn oak highly grained Mission dining chairs circa mid 1920's. These chairs are done
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Mission Chair

Materials

Oak, Leather

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Antique Mission Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique mission chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every antique mission chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mission chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique mission chair bearing Arts and Crafts or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mission chair over the years, but those crafted by Stickley Brothers, Gustav Stickley and Charles Limbert are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mission Chair?

Prices for an antique mission chair start at $300 and top out at $38,250 with the average selling for $1,800.

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 Mission Chair
  • 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.