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Set of Four Louis XVI Period Side Chairs, 1780s
Located in Doylestown, PA
good scale for 20th century sitters as they are not too small. Would make great chairs around a card
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early Antique Swedish Country Swivel Chair with Historic White Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
with linen fabric, and small nilheads. Overall, this chair is a beautiful example of Swedish furniture
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Decorative Folding Victorian Chair with Cane Seat Ebonised with Gilt detailing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual, wonderfully decorative ebonised Victorian Folding Chair, possibly an early Deck Chair
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

French 1930s Slipper Chair with Painted Legs and New Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this armless slipper chair, ideal for small areas, is raised two short tapered fluted legs in front and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Single Carved Walnut 1890s Era French Louis XVI Bergère Vanity Boudoir Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous small carved Louis XVI chair. The chair can be used in a bedroom or as a vanity
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Black Forest Faux Bois Carved Mahogany Twig Branch Side Vanity Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful antique black forest carved mahogany, faux bois, small side chair or vanity chair. Item
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bobbin corner chairs, wood and straw, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
overall, light scratches, small holes in the lighter chair (see photos). Dimensions : H64-65, W40, D40
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Barrel Back Wooden Slipper Chairs with Marquetry Décor and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of small size Anglo-Indian slipper chairs from the early 20th century features an
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bone, Rosewood

Figural Bronze and Iron Telephone Stand and Chair Attributed Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable figural cast iron and bronze telephone stand / table with small matching chair
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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set of 8 Georgian Mahogany Gothic Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
chairs are original. Larger arm chair: 34" (87cm) high, 21.5" (55cm) wide, 21" (54cm) deep Smaller
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Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany, Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
arm and 1 chair has a small repair on the back fretwork as shown. The photos are an important part of
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Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Set of Six Wheatsheaf Painted Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
condition, some small marks, but overall these chairs are solid and sturdy, ready for everyday use
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six 19th Century Fruitwood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine set of fruitwood small dining chairs, circa 1880. Shaped saddle seat. Standing on turned
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Spectacular Set of 8 Profusely Carved French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
throne or head chairs and 6 smaller though still quite tall side chairs. The chairs are from the 1920s
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
with cushion)~~the pair of smaller chairs pictured on either side are also available in a separate
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Original Red Painted Children s Table and Collection of Four Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for child's room or in a cabin. Table measures - 16.5 x 24 x 16 Small chairs measure - 21 H x 11
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Art Deco Dining Chairs Set 8 with Red Black Leather Wood Frames
By Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, one chair has a small repaired tear
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Brass

Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
period) can be a real challenge. This relatively small, timeless and striking chair from the Arts
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XV Toile Five-Leg Bergeres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
serpentine apron and are supported by five small cabriole legs with carved floral motifs. The chairs appear
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood

Rare Pair of Period French Louis XVI His and Hers Bergère Armchairs, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
contrast, the smaller HERS chair has elongated arms with much larger manchettes, making an exaggerated
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1928, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Sixties Bauhaus Barcelona Set Original Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Shipping price is for the set. Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Antique Swedish Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
imported from Sweden, and it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, this has fairly small
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Edwardian circa 1910 Soft Green Leather Feather Filled Cushion Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
old fashioned so please forgive the terminology, is that the ladies chair is small and sits a little
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather

19thc American Sheraton Style Round Drop-Leaf Mahogany Dining Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
easily can accommodate six people and possibly eight with smaller chairs. The table measures five feet in
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1820s American American Classical Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chairs o Stools Turned Legs and Velvet Seat , Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of small chairs or stools with backrests and turned legs in the shape of a cabolla. They are
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Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Early 20th Century Velvet Five Piece Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1/3" Depth: 30" Seat height: 16" Seat width: 19 1/2" Seat depth: 20" Small chair height: 32 1
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1920s Small Ladies Salon Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s small ladies salon chair. Maple frame has original patina, and is new upholstery in vintage
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1920s Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maurice Dufrêne Single Small-Scale Arm/Club Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ebony legs. This small-scale boudoir chair was designed by Dufrêne for La Maitrise, the design studio of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Small Girl in a Chair - Original Charcoals Drawing
By Gustave Poetzsch
Located in Paris, IDF
Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Small Girl in a Chair Original charcoals and pencil drawing Stamp of
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Small antique Japanese wooden stool / 1900-1920 / Tasteful chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden small stool. It has a simple shape and is fastened with nails, but
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Genuine Primitive Small Folk Art Children s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
observe the measurements, it is a children’s chair and therefore smaller.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Paint and Gilt Small-Scale or Child s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian paint and gild small-scale or child's chair with arms. New cane seat.
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19th Century Italian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Near Matching Pair of Arts Crafts Small and Large Children s Orkney Chairs
Located in London, GB
A near matching pair of Arts & Crafts small and large children's Orkney chairs. Made from oak and
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cedar

French Louis XVI Antique “Duchesse Brisée” Chaise Lounge, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1/4" D x 28 5/8" W, 19 1/2" H to seat, smaller chair: 29 3/4" H x 22" D x 25 3/4" W, 19" H to seat
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Paint

Period Small Country French Table in Walnut
Located in Hudson, NY
This low small table made in France circa 1800 from walnut and crafted with all peg construction
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Early 19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare small Antique bench, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / bench / wood, fabric / antique / Rustic A special small bench of 2 wooden chairs
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amazing and Rare Small Geometric Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pillow for a small rustic chair.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wool

1889 Scottish Artist Norman M. Macdougall (1852-1939) Antique Genre O/c painting
Located in Palm Coast, FL
sits on a small chair, holding or reading a book. In the background, a fire glows gently in the hearth
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19th Century Realist Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oil

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
, and facilitate effortless movement within any space. The smaller size of these chairs make them
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Swedish Secretaire for Small People, Flamed Birch, circa 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Without chair Small secretary with low working height Sweden flamed birch middle 19th
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Birch

Petite Chair, France, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite chair, France, circa 1890. Smaller-sized chair with hand-turned detailing and original
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1890s French Antique Small Chairs

19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
transform into small and sturdy chairs. Some were even built entirely from straw collected from local fields
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19th Century Scottish Country Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Pine

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Tulip Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French Art Deco, it is also referred to as a tulip table. An ideal piece next to a chair in a small
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Antique Folk Art Children s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
. There are some minor dry cracks in the back. This is a children’s chair so the size is smaller than for
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of French Empire Mahogany library chairs featuring square backs and gracefully
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19th Century French Empire Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
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1910s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Fantastic Miniature Adirondack Porch / Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. They look like children's chairs but are more like smaller adults beach chairs. The pair is in
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1920s American Adirondack Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

RARE Early 20th Century Design Lounge Chair set
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
RARE Early 20th Century Design small Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1910 - 1920's period
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1910s French Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
public. He became famous with artisans and inventors. His wheelchair was an upright ladder chair on small
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Black Art Deco Round Piano Chair, Fully Restored Oak, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Oak Source: Czechia Period: 1920-1929 Measures
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

French Leather Club Chairs Mohair Down Filled Cushions, Beyond Comfortable
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
club chairs will tend to put you to sleep. Measurements provided are for the larger chair. The smaller
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Upholstery

Japanese Folding Wooden Antique Chair / 1868-1920 / like Propeller Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an old Japanese chair. This is a small folding chair called "syou-gi
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Child s Windsor Chair with Turned Legs and Horseshoe Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Created in England during the 19th century, this small oak child's chair features a slatted curving back
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19th Century English Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Dark Brown Lacquered Wood Side Chair from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
, connected to a lower stretcher thanks to small wooden balusters. The chair is raised on four straight legs
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19th Century Chinese Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Baltic Pair of Lacquered Birch Armchairs, Antique Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
good condition. The small detailed side, club chairs have a rounded back with slim armrests
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Child s Chair with Cushion and Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
with pierced splat. This small size side chair from circa 1860-1870 is raised on two cabriole legs in
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut

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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, 2023
    Small 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.
  • 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.