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19th c. walnut French Provincial chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely curved walnut Provincial arm chair with rush seat.
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th c. walnut French Provincial chair
19th c. walnut French Provincial chair

19th c. walnut French Provincial chair

$895
set of 6 French painted dining chairs
Located in Westport, CT
set of 6 painted dining chairs
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood, Rush

Antique set of 6 French painted dining chairs
set of 6 French painted dining chairs

set of 6 French painted dining chairs

$4,500
Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
A set of six late 19th C ladder back chairs with rush seats.
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs
Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs

Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs

$2,800
8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.
Located in Skipton, GB
original rush seats, that are in good condition. The rush seated chairs are a good colour and will look
Category

1810s English Georgian Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Ash, Beech, Birch, Elm

Antique 8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.
8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.

8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.

$2,464
19th Century Lyre Back Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Delicately constructed French Turn of the Century Arm Chair with original Rush seat and painted
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Lyre Back Arm Chair
19th Century Lyre Back Arm Chair

19th Century Lyre Back Arm Chair

$1,650
Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of six late 18th century fine quality ash country chairs of good patina with rush seats
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Ash, Rush

Antique Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs
Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs

Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs

$1,916
Dining Chairs Six Oak Clissett, circa 1904
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
A set of six cotswold oak 'Clissett' ladder back chairs with original rush seats after a design by
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Dining Chairs Six Oak Clissett, circa 1904
Dining Chairs Six Oak Clissett, circa 1904

Dining Chairs Six Oak Clissett, circa 1904

$4,723
19th Century French Provinial Fruitwood Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good little rush seated armchair with rush seat. This chair is quite an unusual shape, with
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Antique 19th Century French Provinial Fruitwood Chair
19th Century French Provinial Fruitwood Chair

19th Century French Provinial Fruitwood Chair

$479
Pair of Baltimore "Fancy" Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
rails held by turned stiles, a stay rail above a rush seat withy turned front and rear legs connected by
Category

1820s American American Classical Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Baltimore "Fancy" Side Chairs
Pair of Baltimore "Fancy" Side Chairs

Pair of Baltimore "Fancy" Side Chairs

$2,950
Set of Six 19th C. American Hitchcock Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Hitchcock chairs retain old, possibly original gilt stenciling and rush seats in excellent condition.
Category

19th Century American Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rush

Set of Six 19th C. American Hitchcock Dining Chairs
Set of Six 19th C. American Hitchcock Dining Chairs

Set of Six 19th C. American Hitchcock Dining Chairs

$3,600
Set of Six French Fruitwood Provençal Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A set of six French fruitwood Provençal rush seated chairs, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Rush Chair

Set of Six French Fruitwood Provençal Chairs
Set of Six French Fruitwood Provençal Chairs

Set of Six French Fruitwood Provençal Chairs

$1,738
19th Century French Walnut Child s High Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Walnut Child's High Chair w/ orig. rush seat 17"W x 14"D x 34"h (20.5
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

19th Century French Walnut Child s High Chair
19th Century French Walnut Child s High Chair

19th Century French Walnut Child s High Chair

$1,200
TWELVE Hitchcock Fancy Painted Dining Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Woodbury, CT
rush seats. The earliest side chair was made between 1825 and 1832, and is appropriately stencil-signed
Category

Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Maple, Rush

TWELVE Hitchcock Fancy Painted Dining Chairs
TWELVE Hitchcock Fancy Painted Dining Chairs

TWELVE Hitchcock Fancy Painted Dining Chairs

$8,000
Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of six early-mid 19th century ash bar top ladder back side chairs attributed to the Billinge
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Ash, Rush

Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs

$1,711
Set of Six Oak Farmhouse Country Chairs
Located in Honiton, Devon
Set of six oak and rush seated chairs French, circa 1920s Measure: Height 36 inches or 90
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Oak Farmhouse Country Chairs
Set of Six Oak Farmhouse Country Chairs

Set of Six Oak Farmhouse Country Chairs

$944
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton period green painted and gold stenciled pair of fancy side chairs. The balloon
Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

$975 / set
19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface
Located in Essex, MA
A very comfortable, 19th century high back rocking chair, retaining traces of its old blue painted
Category

1880s American Country Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface
19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface

19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface

$750
A Well Matched Set of 8 English Billinge Wigan Ladderback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
With fine color and patina; comprising two armchairs and six side chairs; each ladderback with a
Category

19th Century British Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Ash, Rush

A Well Matched Set of 8 English Billinge Wigan Ladderback Chairs
A Well Matched Set of 8 English Billinge Wigan Ladderback Chairs

A Well Matched Set of 8 English Billinge Wigan Ladderback Chairs

$9,800
Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Ely, GB
constructed in solid oak with shaped backs and rush seats, with a rich patina. The chair frames are in sturdy
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6

Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6

$814 / set
corner bobin chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
corner,bobin chair with rush seat
Category

19th Century English Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Mahogany

corner bobin chair
corner bobin chair

corner bobin chair

$660
American 18th Century Pair of Ash Ladderback Side Chairs with Original Paint
Located in Wells, ME
American 18th century pair of ladderback side chairs in ash with original brick red painted surface
Category

18th Century American American Colonial Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Ash

American 18th Century Pair of Ash Ladderback Side Chairs with Original Paint
American 18th Century Pair of Ash Ladderback Side Chairs with Original Paint

American 18th Century Pair of Ash Ladderback Side Chairs with Original Paint

$985 / set
Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Gothic Side Chairs
Located in Shustoke, GB
A delightful, mid-19th century, original Gothic painted, pair of rush seated side chairs. In good
Category

Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Gothic Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Gothic Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Gothic Side Chairs

$1,020 / set
Early Corner Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Attractive corner chair, maple, having nice old patina and an excellent rush seat. The chair dates
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Rush Chair

Early Corner Chair
Early Corner Chair

Early Corner Chair

$1,150
set of 4 oak arts and crafts arm chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
set of 4 oak arts and crafts chairs with removable rush seats
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Oak

set of 4 oak arts and crafts arm chairs
set of 4 oak arts and crafts arm chairs

set of 4 oak arts and crafts arm chairs

$8,000
Set of Six 19th c. Walnut French Provincial Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Set of Six 19th c. Figured Walnut French Provincial Chairs with rush seats and custom cushions
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Set of Six 19th c. Walnut French Provincial Chairs
Set of Six 19th c. Walnut French Provincial Chairs

Set of Six 19th c. Walnut French Provincial Chairs

$54,000
Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Original rush seat. Wood is a very pretty color and has a nice shellac finish. Can also be used
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood, Rush

Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Fruitwood Prie Dieu

$475
Pair of French lounging chairs with ottoman, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fabulous 19th Century French lounging chairs with rush seats and curved ladder backs in
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French lounging chairs with ottoman, 19th Century
Pair of French lounging chairs with ottoman, 19th Century

Pair of French lounging chairs with ottoman, 19th Century

$4,900
Charming Set of Six Country Elm Hepplewhite Design Chairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A charming set of six country elm Hepplewhite design dining chairs with original rushed drop in
Category

1810s Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Elm

Charming Set of Six Country Elm Hepplewhite Design Chairs
Charming Set of Six Country Elm Hepplewhite Design Chairs

Charming Set of Six Country Elm Hepplewhite Design Chairs

$1,088
19th Century Rush Ladderback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American ladder back armchair with a rush seat. Wear throughout is consistent with age and
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

19th Century Rush Ladderback Chair
19th Century Rush Ladderback Chair

19th Century Rush Ladderback Chair

$1,200
English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century assembled set of eight spindleback dining chairs including two armchairs
Category

Early 19th Century English Country Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Ash, Elm

English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms
English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms

English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms

$6,475 / set
Good Set of Eight Ash Early 19th Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A Good set of eight ash early 19th century ladder back dining chairs with rush seats, comprising of
Category

1820s Antique Rush Chair

Good Set of Eight Ash Early 19th Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Good Set of Eight Ash Early 19th Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Good Set of Eight Ash Early 19th Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$2,492
Pair of Faux-Grain and Gilt Stencil-Decorated Klismos Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
scrolls, the turned styles holding a stenciled stay-rail and continuing to a rush seat above turned
Category

1820s American American Classical Antique Rush Chair

Pair of Faux-Grain and Gilt Stencil-Decorated Klismos Side Chairs
Pair of Faux-Grain and Gilt Stencil-Decorated Klismos Side Chairs

Pair of Faux-Grain and Gilt Stencil-Decorated Klismos Side Chairs

$1,800
Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early 20th century Antique French ladderback dining chairs - set of six. A set of six French
Category

Early 20th Century French American Colonial Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$1,600 / set
19th Century French Country Painted Armchair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century French country slat back painted armchair with rush seat and matching Ottoman, circa
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

19th Century French Country Painted Armchair with Matching Ottoman
19th Century French Country Painted Armchair with Matching Ottoman

19th Century French Country Painted Armchair with Matching Ottoman

$2,800
Set of Four French Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four hand-carved walnut French country chairs with woven rush seats. Down-filled custom
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French Chairs
Set of Four French Chairs

Set of Four French Chairs

$2,800
Painted Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
on the crest, nice bulbous turnings on the front stretchers and a good rush seat. The chair is
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Rush Chair

Painted Queen Anne Side Chair
Painted Queen Anne Side Chair

Painted Queen Anne Side Chair

$1,275
William Morris Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co circa 1875. The turned wood frame is solid beech and the seat woven rush. An original Arts
Category

1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

William Morris Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair
William Morris Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair

William Morris Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair

$1,711
19th Century English Bobbin Turned Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with Rush Seat To see similar pieces
Category

19th Century English Antique Rush Chair

19th Century English Bobbin Turned Corner Chair
19th Century English Bobbin Turned Corner Chair

19th Century English Bobbin Turned Corner Chair

$2,750
Six French Chairs
Located in Mississauga, ON
A Set of Six Early 19th Century French Country Cherrywood Ladderback Chairs with rush seats
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Six French Chairs
Six French Chairs

Six French Chairs

$4,800
Unusual Country Chair With Rush And Leather
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual leather and rush country chair in fruitwood
Category

19th Century Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood, Rush, Leather

Unusual Country Chair With Rush And Leather
Unusual Country Chair With Rush And Leather

Unusual Country Chair With Rush And Leather

$1,250
Early 19th Century Woven Seat Rustic Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Handwoven seats, rustic wood frames and vintage age revealing itself throughout Reminiscent of old European areas such as Greece, Spain and some parts of Italy Artisan handcr...
Category

Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

Early 19th Century Woven Seat Rustic Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Early 19th Century Woven Seat Rustic Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Early 19th Century Woven Seat Rustic Dining Chairs, Set of 8

$5,600 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 19th.century French walnut ladder back chairs with woven rush seats.
Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Rush Chair

Pair of 19th Century French Ladder Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Ladder Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Ladder Back Chairs

$1,200
Pair of 18th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A very good pair of mid-18th century elm spindle back chairs. Of charming form and with a fantastic
Category

18th Century Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of 18th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs

$2,464 / set
Pair 19th Century French Rush Arm Chairs
Located in Montecito, CA
A pair of charming Polychrome French Country Rush Arm Chairs with paddle arms; Circa 1900. Priced
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rush

Pair 19th Century French Rush Arm Chairs
Pair 19th Century French Rush Arm Chairs

Pair 19th Century French Rush Arm Chairs

$900
Pair of 18th c. Massachusetts QA Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
crest and molded rail, the chairs retain early rush seats with a seat height of 17 3/4". The block-and
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Rush Chair

Pair of 18th c. Massachusetts QA Side Chairs
Pair of 18th c. Massachusetts QA Side Chairs

Pair of 18th c. Massachusetts QA Side Chairs

$1,750
Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Set of six George III period elm spindle back and rush seated chairs.
Category

19th Century British George III Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Elm

Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs

$1,150 / set
6 French Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of 6 French walnut dining chairs with rush seats
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

6 French Dining Chairs
6 French Dining Chairs

6 French Dining Chairs

$4,200
Turn-of-the-Century Ladder Back and Woven Seat Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique side chair with rush seat and ladder back.
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Rush Chair

Turn-of-the-Century Ladder Back and Woven Seat Chair
Turn-of-the-Century Ladder Back and Woven Seat Chair

Turn-of-the-Century Ladder Back and Woven Seat Chair

$450
Pair of Faux-Grained and Gilt-Stencilled Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
, the turned styles holding a stenciled stay-rail and continuing to a rush seat above turned, tapering
Category

1820s American American Classical Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux-Grained and Gilt-Stencilled Klismos Chairs
Pair of Faux-Grained and Gilt-Stencilled Klismos Chairs

Pair of Faux-Grained and Gilt-Stencilled Klismos Chairs

$1,800
Set of Provencal dining chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French country, carved back and rush seat set of 8 chairs.Two arm chairs and 6 of side chairs
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Provencal dining chairs
Set of Provencal dining chairs

Set of Provencal dining chairs

$4,500
English Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 English Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs With Rush Seats
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Rush Chair

English Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
English Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs

English Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs

$1,850
Set of ladderback dining chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Only 4 left! set of 4 country dining chairs with rush seats and ladder backs.Hand carved wooden
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of ladderback dining chairs
Set of ladderback dining chairs

Set of ladderback dining chairs

$2,000
Set of Four Painted Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of four late 19th century painted ladder back chairs with rush seats, in the 18th century
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Painted Chairs
Set of Four Painted Chairs

Set of Four Painted Chairs

$2,200
Cotswold Clissett Oak Dining Chairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
A set of six Cotswold oak 'Clissett' ladder back chairs with original rush seats after a design by
Category

1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Oak

Cotswold Clissett Oak Dining Chairs
Cotswold Clissett Oak Dining Chairs

Cotswold Clissett Oak Dining Chairs

$4,450
Set of 12 cherry dining chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 12 rush-seat cherry wood dining chairs. All side chairs, no armchairs.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Cherry

Set of 12 cherry dining chairs
Set of 12 cherry dining chairs

Set of 12 cherry dining chairs

$15,000
Set of 12 Spindleback Dining Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of 12 spindle back rush seat chairs. Ten singles two carvers. circa 1890.          
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Rush Chair

Set of 12 Spindleback Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Spindleback Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Spindleback Dining Chairs

$4,272
Set of Six French Country Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
Set of six old French country chairs with rush seats. Made of fruitwood stained dark, these
Category

19th Century French Antique Rush Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six French Country Chairs
Set of Six French Country Chairs

Set of Six French Country Chairs

$3,500
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Antique Rush Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique rush chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rush, every antique rush chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique rush chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique rush chair, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique rush chair over the years, but those crafted by William Morris (English), Liberty Co. and Edward William Godwin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Rush Chair?

Prices for an antique rush chair start at $150 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,925.

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.

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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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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 Rush Chair
  • What are rush seats on chairs?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is an antique Bergère chair?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
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    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.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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    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.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
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    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.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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    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.

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