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E. Hunter - Early 20th Century Oil, Darning
Located in Corsham, GB
Edwardian dress, sitting in a rustic cottage kitchen by the fireplace, darning an item of clothing. A small
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oil
Stunning Victorian Mahogany Bench Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery
By Liberty
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, I have this bench, then a larger Library armchair, a small Library chair and then a prayer chair
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Oak Armchair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, Haagse School
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
consistent with age and use. in good vintage condition, small damage to 1 armrest Sturdy chairs. A small nail
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chinese 19th Century Gilt Decorated Pig Skin Trunk
Located in Hudson, NY
or small smoking tables beside chairs. The trunk is sturdy and ready to use. The interior also in
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuils with Toile de Jouy Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
from French walnut wood. They have been upholstered with Toile de Jouy and affixed to the chairs with
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Wooden Box with Drawer in the Meiji Era in Japan / Box with Japanese Paper/1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
on it and is very cool.
It can be used as a small low table or low chair.
It is also interesting to
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cedar
Set of 4 Antique Bar Stools done in solid thick brass, Austria 1920s
Located in Beograd, RS
Austria cca. 1920-1930s.
Good antique condition. Two chairs show small signs of time and use, while the
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Southeast Asian Dragon Rice Barrel Drum Table
Located in Forney, TX
today would serve well as a smaller scale end table, chair side drinks table, low stool, plant stand or
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Staffordshire Pearlware Child
s Mug, Nursery Laundry Day, circa 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
base of the cup is a doll, a small red wooden chair, woven baskets and other household vessels sitting
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pearlware
Art Deco Walnut Armchairs, Europe First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
consistent with age and use. The wood has some small marks and scratches. The chairs have been reupholstered
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
bedside, but such pieces are now more commonly used next to chairs for a small seating group, made
Category
1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Industrial Reception Table with Round Curve in Top / Only Top Six Hundred Euro
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Lion Heads Hairy Paw Feet Leather, circa 1840
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ago from the underside, one is still missing which I can have replaced for a small fee, the chairs
Category
1840s Italian Early Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rio de San Barnaba, Venice 1927 - Impressionist Riverscape Oil by Emma Ciardi
By Emma Ciardi
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Gallery Holdings:
Florence (Gal. d'Arte Moderna): Dusk; Carnival; Small Square
Munich: Sedan-chair
Category
1920s Impressionist Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oil, Panel
Claw
Ball Cabriolet Leg Oxblood Leather Small Chair or Stool Office or Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 hand carved hardwood framed small chair
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Chairs Bench with Rush Seat
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive carved wood bench, with two seats which can also be used separately as small chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Small Chairs
Two Rustic Pine Armchairs, Bavarian, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
seat cushions. Bavarian/Alpine, Late 19th. Century.
Smaller chair dimensions:
32" height
23" width
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Adjustable Crocker Furniture Small Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1921
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is a small solid oak swivel desk chair with sculpted seat and steel mechanisms. The
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Early Victorian Gold Giltwood Chair with Ornately Carved Crested Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstery seat base cover is silk, its in tack but has some marks. This is a small chair, ideal for a
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare American Arts
Crafts Desk or Drafting Chair by The Davis Chair Company
By The Davis Chair Company
Located in Lisse, NL
the seat height.
This relatively small, timeless and striking chair from the American Arts and
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Restauration Harpist Swivel Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
with large turned wood center vice. This small chair was made for a harpist and the height may be
Category
19th Century French Restauration Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Small Swedish Stump Chair ca 1790-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Swedish Stump Chair ca 1790-1830
Its cracks and smooth patina, along with its broken shield
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Birch
Small French Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
A charming small lady's slipper chair recently upholstered in a pattern fabric. The chair is in
Category
1920s French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair probably by Thonet. Beautiful scrollwork frame
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Beech
Small Set of 3 1920s Birch Chairs Attributed to David Blomberg
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality small set of dining chairs, circa 1923.
Attributed to David Blomberg, we have a
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Small Arts
Crafts Oak Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small Arts & Crafts oak side chairs. Elegant and robust (tight frame).
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Small Victorian Chinese Gold Giltwood Chinese Chair in the Chippendale Style
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian gold giltwood Chinese chair after Thomas
Category
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Small Scale Vintage Leather Club Chairs from England
Located in Round Top, TX
a modern home. These chairs will do just that; they are scaled on the small side so will fit in a
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
18th Century Spanish Small "Estrado" or Slipper Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
, writing letters or eating together. This small-sized chair would have been part of the furnishings of a
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Metal
Small Muslin Upholstered Swedish Armchair
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A low seating small muslin upholstered armchair with painted and scroll-work on wooden structure
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Rare Children
s Small Antique Rope Seat Georgian Rocking Chair Solid Elm Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Elm rocking chair
A very good looking and well-made piece, this chair is in lightly restored fully
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Elm
Napoleon III Needlepoint Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
one chair has a small bit of fraying to the border left front. The duvet bottom covers is also
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dressing Table and Chair in Macassar Ebony Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Art Deco dressing table and its small chair in Macassar ebony veneer by the decorator
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Italian Renaissance Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
century. Beechwood with incised geometric decoration. This is the smaller side chair version of the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Small Chairs
Pair of chic small Napoleon III bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic small Napoleon III bergeres. Unusual design. Ebonized turned wood legs. Restored and
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
that only two hundred years of use could bestow. The perfect hearth-side chair, or a small perch in
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Primitive Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Cane Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French neoclassical cane back chair, with the rare quality of being slightly smaller
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 17th century Country French Prie-Dieu chair made of oak with natural rush seat. This small ladder
Category
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
George II Walnut Wing Armchair of Small-Scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English George II period walnut wing armchair of elegant small size with cabriole front legs
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Pull-Up Chair by F.H. Conant
s Sons
By F. H. Conant
s Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contours, lightweight yet sturdy construction, and an elegantly small footprint. This versatile chair works
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Carved Gilt Wood Side Accent Leather Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
decorated small accent chair is upholstered in dark green leather and trimmed in brass nail heads. Would
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Side Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco side chair with small wingback arms. Book matched walnut veneer with light purple velvet
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$1,275
Antique Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Nutwood Ladies Bergere Small Armchair
By H.Pander
Zonen
Located in Lisse, NL
unique and small size ladies Bergere and the design is just wonderful. This solid nutwood chair is as
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
French Leather Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
real down, for the utmost in comfort and although these French club chairs look small; well I am a big
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
British Colonial, Ceylonese, Nadoun Wood and Caned Nursery Chair, circa 1900
Located in Southampton, NY
natural striations running through it. This is a smaller scale nursery chair which would have been used by
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Stunning Antique Black Forest Smoking Chair by Horrix with Original Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
exist in 1891 so chairs by this top manufacturer will always be a little smaller than chairs of today
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Nutwood
Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
a little smaller than chairs of today. However, I am 6.1 and I weigh 200 pounds and I find this
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage leather English wing chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
English leather club chair is small in stature, grand in style, this vintage chair provides all the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
Elegant Pair of Napoleon III Empire Leather Covered Arm Chairs with Swan Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
classical saber back legs rest on small brass castors. The chairs are covered with pristine off white
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Brass
Small Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Bergères with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of small French Louis XV style walnut bergères chairs from the 19th century, with upholstery
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Carved Moravian Or Swiss Stabelle Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small scale dark wood side chair with a separately made carved openwork back in a scrolled design
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Country Corner Chair, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
bobbin turnings throughout. Good small scale as a dressing chair with sturdy build and a renewed rush
Category
1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
French Leather Club Chair, circa 1920s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
We found this incredibly comfortable French leather club chair, in the small rural town of Sarlat
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
English George II Style Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
currently upholstered in black faux leather with nailheads and has a few small flaws. This flexable chair
Category
Early 20th Century English George II Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Regency Faux-Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of four painted small-scale chairs in the Brighton Pavilion spirit. With caned seat
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Small Chairs
1925, Marcel Breuer, White Leather Vintage Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Antique Oak Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Smaller scale Oak windsor chair set with the classic construction of hoop spindle backs, shaped
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Antique Small Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique small chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique small chairs — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Antique small chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique small chairs bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique small chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stephen Cavallo, Crocker Chair Company and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Small Chairs?
Antique small chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,875, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $48,814.
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 Small Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2021Depending 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, 2021There 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.
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