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Stunning Liberty s London Ianthe Upholstered Arts Crafts Reclining Armchair
By Liberty of London, Liberty Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
charisma The chair reclines slightly for ease of nodding off, this would have been a reading armchair in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Early 20th Century French Bamboo and Rattan Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Batley, GB
side of the chair. Measures: 180 cm deep fully reclined 74 cm wide 104 cm high.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

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Abalone, Bamboo

Restored J Foot Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Chesterfield, J Foot Son
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair or chair couch, it reclines, has a footrest with two scissor sections, the arms retract, it has
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather

Oak Colonial Campaign Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century oak folding and reclining colonial campaign chair. This chair was designed for
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19th Century English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

1920 s English Iron Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare one of a kind all over iron chair originally used in a dental office. The chair reclines to
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts Crafts Lounge Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of unusual Arts & Crafts lounge chairs, slightly rolling reclining back and seat, oak frame
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood, Leather

French Louis XIII Style Pair of Walnut Ratchet Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reclining or "Ratchet" chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Teak Deck Arm Chairs Stamped "S.S. France, " Circa 1910
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Teak reclining deck arm chairs stamped S.S. France, 1st Class. Early 20th Century
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Reclining Chair

Pair of 1920 Art Deco French Asca Marque Ornate Steamer Folding Deck Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and fully stamped Marque De Fabrique depose brecette SGDG foldable reclining armchairs These chairs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Elm

French Bronze Sculpture "Young Molière" After Adrien-Etienne Gaudez Susse
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Susse Fondeur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
wonderful historical study that captures the playwright and actor as a carefree youth. Reclined in a worn
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
) and the steel and leather reclining arm chair called the ‘Surrepos’ designed by Docteur Pascaud
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Resting - French Impressionist Oil, Figure Dog in Garden Landscape Marie Duhem
By Marie Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
reclined in a chair in the garden, shading from the warm sun in the shade of a large tree with a dog by her
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Amsterdamse School Recliner Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two Amsterdamse School recliner chairs. Oakwood. Nice simple design. Good condition, 1920-1930
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

American Oak Reclining Chair, 1900s
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Catonvielle, FR
The design of this oak reclining chair is attributed to Gustav Stickley, and was produced in the
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Tufted Leather Folding Campaign Library Recliner Chair, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reclining library chair features a button-tufted black leather sling seat with matching black leather arms
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Early 1900s Unknown Campaign Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Iconic C1 Reclining Lounge Chair and Foot Stool Designed by David Colwell
By David Colwell
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Company of Furniture Makers: C1 Upholstered Recliner and Footstool, C3 Stacking Chair, Ash Round Tables
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Mid-19th Century British Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
chair, is a recliner with a slide-out footstool that is considered one of the first library / reading
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Louis Hanson Independence Barber Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
fully reclinable chair and the patented hydraulic system allows the chair to be raised and lowered and
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Chrome

Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique, Biedermeier reclining wingback chair with a walnut frame. Has a down cushioned seat and
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1850s German Biedermeier Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Iron

Arts Crafts Reclining Club Chair
By William Birch
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts mahogany leg and brown leather upholstered roll seat and back reclining club
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Italian Set of 6 Chairs Reclining Settee, Hammered Wrought Iron
Located in Encinitas, CA
Exceptional Italian set of handcrafted hammered wrought iron chairs and reclining 2-seat bench with
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique ARTS and CRAFRS nice HARDEN Morris Chair recliner Stickley era - W7906
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Harden Morris Chair made in the early 1900s. The leather seat has been
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

British Campaign Folding Teak and Leather Safari Chair and Recliner, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From the early 1900s, a British Campaign safari chair with cognac leather seat. It folds, it
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Industrial Metal Wicker Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique reclining lounge chair made by "Marks Adjustable Chair Co., New York".
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Craftsman Oak and Leather Recliner Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid and handsome, early 20th century, craftsman recliner armchair features a carved oak frame
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair recliner from the Early 1900s
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair from the Early 1900s We do have another LjG
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Chair

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Leather, Oak, Upholstery, Cotton

Pair of Reclining Palisander Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Italian reclining armchairs, circa 1930s. Chairs have polished palisander frames and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Ears Armchair to Recliner Armchair from 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier toe cheek / Transfiguration armchair, circa 1820. Mahogany veneer, on high curved, conical legs. In the front straight frame. Both sides curved supports for sli...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Mahogany

American Antique Barber Chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. The upholstery is in good condition but now shows some light fading. The chair rotates and reclines
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Berninghaus Hercules Red Barber Chair with Custom Detailing Restored
Located in New York, NY
reclined and revolved. The company’s “Hercules” barber chair was its best-selling model. The company ceased
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Early 20th c. Barber s Chair with Revolving Seat by Kurt Otto
Located in Haarlem, NL
Barber’s chair is fully reclining, the seat can be revolved as it is double sided to give the next customer
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Early 20th Century German Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1920s Heywood Wakefield Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
lounge chair with reclining backrest and magazine/newspaper pocket within left armrest. Measures: 35" H x
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Rattan

Antique Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American swivel office chairs and reclining back. Chairs is in original condition with the casters
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Baroque Oak And Upholstered Wing Armchair, 17Th/18Th Century Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
reclining chair with an iron ratchet system to raise and lower the back but at some point in its life, it
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Textile, Silk, Velvet, Oak

Industrial MId-Century Aluminum Leather Office Desk Chair By GoodForm
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
both tilts and reclines. The chair retains the original Goodform mark. The arm height is 29 inches.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reclining Chair

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Aluminum

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
By Hillcrest
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
. The Hillcrest mechanism allows the chair to recline back, adjust the seat height, and rotate 360
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Reclining Baroque wingback chair, Southern Germany 1750-1760, walnut. This rare and interesting
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1750s German Baroque Antique Reclining Chair

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Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Outdoor Porch Garden Reclining Lounge Chairs
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco period outdoor reclining lounge chairs. The chairs have an adjustment allowing the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Steel

Seated Nude / Arms Raised (Head reclines on back of chair)
By Rudolf Bauer
Located in New Orleans, LA
A full frontal nude sits in a chair with head resting and upraised arms. Her large breasts and
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Restored J Foot Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot Son, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair or chair couch, it reclines, has a footrest with two scissor sections, the arms retract, it has
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
several reclining positions. Chair has been fully restored and is ready for another four hundred years of
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique F Parker Sons Ltd Claw Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
370,000 chairs produced over the next 38 years. The Recliner Chair was introduced in 1966. For details of
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian Beach Cabana, circa 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible reclining deck chair / beach Cabana from the early 1900's Original green woven wicker
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Wood

English Metamorphic Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Foot Stool, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a larger ottoman for full reclining in a chair.        
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19th Century English Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sleeper Armchair with Fabric Attributed to William Morris, circa 1920
By William Morris (English)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curvaceous arms with dual practicality of unfolding into a fully supine recliner. This convertible lounge
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Reclining Chair

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Velvet, Walnut

Orientalist harem painting in giltwood frame by O’Neil
Located in London, GB
, reclining on a chair in a dimly-lit room, the dome of a mosque just visible in the distance outside. The
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Reclining Chair
Located in High Point, NC
French Reclining Chair and Nail Head Trim Around Chair.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

Official s Reclining Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th/Early 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Reclining Chair with Pullout Footrest(1 of
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19th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Reclining Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
20th Century Woven Split Bamboo Jiangsu Reclining Chair
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Early 20th Century Antique Reclining Chair

Mahogany And Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th Century Mahogany and Leather reclining chair
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

1850 s Mahogany Reclining Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany reclining chair with "patent 1850" stamp on inside of arm. Leopard velvet
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19th Century American Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Louis XV Period Walnut Reclining Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very unusual French Louis XV period walnut "chaise a cremaillere" reclining chair
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Iron Reclining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of French reclining chairs made of wrought iron and iron mesh, with old patina paint finish
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19th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Metal

French reclining chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
'La Fauteuil en chaise Longue' - French reclining chair with original mechanics To
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19th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

French Napoleon III Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Located in Round Top, TX
A French Napoleon III reclining chair and ottoman with turned wood legs upholstered in muslin, 19th
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19th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Muslin, Wood

#3259 Leather Reclining Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Leather Reclining Chair. Original Leather Upholstery. Nailhead detail and Fluted Wooden Feet.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Morris Co. Style Reclining Chair attributed to James Schoolbred Co
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Late Victorian Morris & Co. style reclining chair attributed to James Schoolbred & Co. c1890
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Reclining Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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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 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.