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Italian Late Baroque Walnut Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Walnut

Phillip Webb for Morris Co. English Aesthetic Movement oak reclining armchair
By Philip Webb, Morris Co.
Located in London, GB
reclining armchair with good quality tan leather button back upholstery. The arched arms with leather
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Jas Shoolbred Morris Co Style a Pair of Aesthetic Movement Reclining Armchairs
By Philip Webb, Morris Co., Jas Shoolbred Co.
Located in London, GB
Movement adjustable reclining armchairs. Professionally reupholstered in a Morris and Co style floral
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Walnut

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
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Late 18th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Edwardian Steamer Chair and Foot Rest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reclining lounge chair features a distinctive high back and low, sweeping arms supported by turned mahogany
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The
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1790s French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
enable the chair to be reclined almost to the horizontal. The leg rest has a hinged foot plate and can
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1850s English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Brass

Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones Cribb, Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Mirror
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones Cribb
Located in London, GB
license to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Charles Bevan designed the
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley MORRIS Chair (#332) and Matching Footstool (#300) w 7559
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
RECLINER. The chair is marked with a Gustav Stickley signature decal. The leather on both the seat
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of English 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
iron mesh netting backs and seats. The chairs comfortably recline. Terrific for any garden or interior.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Lounge Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By Charles
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price. This chair is a wonder to behold, the reclining action is operated by two buttons one under each
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1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Brass

Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
have two sets available, sold individually. The chairs can recline into various positions; lifting the
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted bamboo lounge chair, ca 1860
Located in Zaandam, NL
Mid 19th century chinese reclinable lounge chair in softwood. This chair is in a lovely patinated
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1860s Chinese Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Softwood

Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Cloud Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood reclining lounge chair from the 19th century with bamboo
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones Cribb An Aesthetic Movement D End Centre Table
By Marsh, Jones Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors an
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Adjustable Reclining Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique find! Very comfortable reclining chaise lounge. Great vintage detailing in the mechanism to
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19th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Linen, Oak

Charles Bevan. Marsh Jones. Aesthetic Movement button back chaise lounge
By Marsh, Jones Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
make the new reclining chair which was registered by Bevan. This chair and an oak davenport inlaid with
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
, reclining back-support, the chair exhibits a deep glossy surface patina, particularly on the back-support
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
allow the chair to recline when pushed at the same time, the mechanism allowing several choices of
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoulders has a large
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Beech

Antique English 19th Century Gothic Revival Aesthetic Oak Armchair
By Charles Bevan
Located in Glasgow, GB
reclining chair made under licence by Marsh, Jones and Cribb. In good original condition, some wear to the
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900
Located in Greven, DE
wheelchairs and reclining chairs for medical and domestic purposes during the 19th century. The table offered
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Late 19th Century British Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Walnut

Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones Cribb. Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Shelf.
By Marsh, Jones Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
gave them a licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Charles Bevan
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Ash, Beech, Boxwood, Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique British Colonial 1830s Caned Oak Reclining Mechanical Dental Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Englishman James Snell of London made the first mechanical dental chair with an adjustable seat and
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1830s British Colonial Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Cane, Oak

19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a
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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Portrait of a Seated Lady - French 1880 Victorian art female portrait drawing
Located in Hagley, England
Joseph Tissot. Created around 1880 the drawing is of a woman relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors, lost
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19th Century Realist Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Relaxing Sun Chair" Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Nude of Woman Reclined on the Back of a Chair on the Right, Original Drawing
By Gustav Klimt
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman Reclined On the Back of a Chair on the Right is an original drawing realized by
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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Charcoal

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the internals are all feather filled with a fiber core for stability The chair reclines as you can
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
was commissioned for The chair reclines as you can see in the pictures, it has a pull out, height
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1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Reclining Garden Armchairs in the Manner of Liberty Co
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
by the quality and sophistication of Liberty & Co., these 1930s reclining easy chairs feature
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Early 20th Century British Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Royal recliner, iron and leather, provenance Swedish King Oskar ll, late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Recliner / observation chair in iron, reupholstered in brown leather, provenance King Oskar II
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Late 19th Century Swedish Colonial Revival Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Restored J Foot Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot Son
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs however this is just to show you the reclining action This chair was marketed at an Easy chair or
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1880s English Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather

Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the chair to fully recline in classic campaign and colonial style. The arched back legs and gently
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1890s Italian Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood

Danish Midcentury Sand Bouclé Lounge / Easy Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. Seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Professionally
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th-century Venetian Figural Armchair, in the Manner of Andrea Brustolon
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Certainly, the photos have stopped you in your tracks. Other than the ubiquitous recliner, few
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ruhlmann Rare Hydravion or M. Berger Armchair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
reclining backrest. The chair rests on two gilt carved beechwood front legs ending in volutes, and two back
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
originated in France, literally translating to "long chair." It's an upholstered chair designed for reclining
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1860s Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century genre historical oil painting of figures at Hardwick Hall
By Laslett John Pott
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
. Two men in Elizabethan costume can be seen standing up to toast a lady as she reclines in a chair
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19th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

K.P.M Painting on Porcelain Tile Signed M. Ring and AM Ramin
Located in Toledo, OH
headed woman reclining in chair, mauve and purple tones, the pink undertones are the true color
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Mid-19th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Porcelain

Italian 19th century Oil on Canvas painting of the Bathing of Venus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the splendid Goddess of Beauty, reclining on a chair as three servants, possibly the Three Graces
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19th Century Italian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Giltwood

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool
By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1
Located in Hudson, NY
for full reclining in a chair. The piece is strong and stable and works well with easy and comfort
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Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (2nd Quarter 19th Century) mahogany reclining adjustable arm chair with foot rest
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century British Colonial Reclining Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mahogany British Colonial reclining chair, circa 1860. The seat and back retain the original woven
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Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Nanwood reclining chair
Located in Denver, CO
An unusual 19th century Nanwood reclining chair. Often called a "moon chair" because one might
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19th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Mahogany Reclining Chair Signed 1850
Located in Hudson, NY
Early reclining mahogany chair with "patent renewed 1850" stamped under one of the arms. Velvet
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19th Century American Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked
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Early 19th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Anglo-Indian Reclining Chairs with Inlay Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful pair of vintage Anglo inlaid chairs. Mahogany with Macassar ebony & bone inlay
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Spanish Wooden Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Reclining chairs
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1920s Spanish Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Art Nouveau Patinated Solid Oakwood Lounge Reclining Chair
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This very rare Art Nouveau lounge or reclining armchair in patinated and hand-polished, solid
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Mecahnical Chair
By A.F. Chair Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wonderful walnut hand- caned adjustable reclining chair. Patented by the A.F. Chair Co. in 1870.
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19th Century American Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Reclining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique reclining chair available at 1stDibs. An antique reclining chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique reclining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique reclining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Morris Co., Charles Bevan and David Colwell each produced at least one beautiful antique reclining chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Reclining Chair?

An antique reclining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,825, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $86,722.

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.

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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 Reclining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner 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.