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Queen Anne Walnut and Needlework Loveseat
Located in Knutsford, GB
of furniture.
Loveseats were ostensibly a large chair or small sofa, where perhaps a gentleman
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Textile
Very Good Black Painted English Bow-Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1820-1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
on some examples. There is some very sporadic old worm to a few small areas.
The Windsor chair is
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1820s English George IV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
19th Century Carved Walnut Renaissance Revival Chairs and Foot Stool
By Pottier
Stymus
Located in Essex, MA
.
Dimensions in inches:
Larger chair
Height 33.5
Width 29
Depth 29
Seat height 16
Smaller chair:
Height 29.5
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Long French Antique Dining Table, 2 Drawers, Thick Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
, but could fit four small chairs Two drawers in the apron.
See similar examples of
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pine
Small Library Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Diminutive library chair with leather upholstery and decorative nail decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
$2,600
Antique French Ash Farm Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
the long sides. Suitable for four smaller chairs to a side. Apron height is a good 24".for knees
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Early 19th Century Set of Six Fan Back Spindleback Sidechairs Rush Seats
Located in Wells, ME
of spindle back chair and show the regional details of Liverpool makers. There are small differences
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
19th Century Horn Lamp from the Black Forest, c. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
were usually small chairs, settees, or hatracks made from horns or antlers of elk, deer, buffalo or
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Antler
Antique English Pine Farm Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
pine. Seats three smaller chairs on a side, can seat eight total. Nice graining on the top. Also a
Category
19th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pine
Large Antique French Cherry Farm Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
smaller chairs, for a total of seating for 12. Lovely tapered legs with an apron height is 24.5" which is
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
#3224 Small Italian Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Small Italian Arm Chair. Lovely inlaid wood details on the legs. Wood details on the top back as
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Antique Stick Wicker Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
below is for the larger chair. Smaller chair is 33 1/2 tall, 32 1/2 wide, 37 deep. Price is for each
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Early 20th Century American Antique Small Chairs
18th Century Charming Small Spanish Walnut Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A charming, small, child size 18th century Spanish chair in carved walnut, with old, faded red
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of antique French chairs, small size
Located in Maidstone, GB
Small pair of antique French chairs, perfect size for any space. Ideal fireside, bedroom chairs or
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19th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Galleried Small Desk with Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique galleried pine writing table in a nice smaller size. Painted black and rubbed back to show
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19th Century Scottish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pine
Small Scale Wing Chair with Great Lines
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking wing chair with swoop back legs and great size--not to big
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Small Art Deco Occasional or Accent Chair
Located in Crockett, CA
A small Art Deco armchair is suitable for a bedroom accent or a space that needs a small piece of
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Birch
Antique French small sofa, large chair, for upholstery
Located in Maidstone, GB
This is the first time I have seen this model, standing on casters to help move it around, small
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
An Unusual Small Queen Anne Revival Style English Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Small Oak Swivel Chair in the Queen Anne Revival Style, English, Circa 1875
Category
19th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ladies Pine Orkney Chair of Small Proportions, circa 1920
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A delightful and well made Orkney Chair. In good condition and although of smaller proportions it's
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1920s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Straw, Pine
Small Art Nouveau Period Living Room Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set composed of two chairs and two armchairs in bentwood, mahogany tainted beech. Original velvet
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs
A Pair of Small French Tub Chairs 1920s Upholstered By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Small French Gilt Tub Chairs 1920s Upholstered By Talisman
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
French Directoire Period Set of Four Armchairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jacob. He was received master 4 September 1765, presenting for his masterpiece a small chair of gilded
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Beech
Attributed to Georges Jacob circa 1780, Sofa Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period
By Georges Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
master 4 September 1765, presenting for his masterpiece a small chair of gilded wood, which survives
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Victorian Small Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian small brass bound chest
This Victorian small brass bound chest was made circa 1870.
It
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1870s English Campaign Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Teak
Early 19th Century Continental Mahogany Small Drum-Table
Located in Cambridge, GB
small bergère chairs which suit the table very well - stock code 8485.
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1810s European Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative and sculptural arm chair made of walnut. A great accent piece with nice smaller scale
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$3,500
Primitive Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Small arm chair with simple construction. Aged paint rubbed off over time gives this chair a
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19th Century Unknown Antique Small Chairs
$3,900
Leather Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Small Scale Leather Library Wing Chair with Turned Front Legs and Nailhead Trim, English, Late
Category
19th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,800
Fine Quality Early 19th Century Continental Mahogany Small Drum-Table
Located in Cambridge, GB
small bergere chairs which suit the table very well - stock code 8485.
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1810s Antique Small Chairs
Primitive Design, Country Style, Chair, Art, Working Chair, Wine, Stool
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
A very special and very unique small Primitive rustic chair, working chair, wood, country style
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1790s British Primitive Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cast Iron Garden Chair
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Small tub-shaped chair with foliate carved back and legs, featuring vines, leaves and grapes.
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
the arms and the chairs have a small throw cushion included.
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Early 20th Century English Revival Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,800
Napoleon 3rd Arm chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of Napoleon 3rd open arm chairs. Small gilt bronze mounts and ormolu decoration. Original
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
$8,495
French Provencal Transition Period Olive Wood Veneer Marble-Top Small Commode
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
entirely to abandoning their cabriole legs, as may be seen frequently in chairs, commodes, small occasional
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Marble
Two Unmatched Directoire Style Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small scale French chairs painted taupe and teal blue / green color.
NOTE: Chair on right
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Pair of Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
highlights. Good on either side of a chest or as small extra pull up chairs.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Chinese "Lady Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare late 19th century Chinese "Lady Chairs." The relatively small proportions of these
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Twin Reed Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of small scale twin reed side chairs that come with recently made down filled cushions.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Small Chairs
$2,800
Pair of Victorian Boudoir Chairs
Located in Manchester, GB
A pair of Victorian boudoir chairs of small proportions. Made from English walnut and remarkably
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Charles II-Style Child
s Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful English oak small child's chair. Bobbin-turned vertical elements, with block and bobbin
Category
19th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Wire Unusual Garden Side Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Heavy Single French Wire Small Scale
Side Chairs, Sold Separately
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Twig Settee and Chairs Circo 1890
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small scale settee and two chairs from around 1890. Cushions need re-upholstery. All pieces are
Category
19th Century American Antique Small Chairs
Pair of Rounded Leather Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of small arm chairs with rounded backs and curved painted wood arms. Leather has
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Arts and Crafts Table with Four Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
This early 20th c. American table and chairs set is a great size with a simple and distinctive arts
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wood
19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
convert the chair into a small step ladder.
Structurally sound, but we suggest ladder is used by lighter
Category
19th Century American Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Unusual Rococo Swedish Youth Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and small Swedish Youth chairs. Cabriole legs ending in hairy paw feet. Beautifully formed
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Paint
Scottish Orkney Chair from the Mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
local straw and oats. Even though the chair is small, it is well made and very comfortable for a small
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw, String
Pair of Green Painted Directoire Chairs, France, circa 1795
Located in London, GB
A pair of small Directoire period chairs with original paint, a soft warm green. Upholstered in
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Paint
Assembled Napoleon III Pair of Chairs with Central Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and wear, including fading throughout. The smaller of the two chairs and the ottoman have matching
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
19th C. Pair of Irish Elm Rare Hedgerow Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with wood filler on one spot where a knot probably was. Although the chairs are small and look dainty
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19th Century Irish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Settee and Chairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Oakland, CA
decorative carved panels, two matching chairs in the classic early 1920s silhouette and even a small side
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Four Piece Chair Set
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Two armchairs one larger and one smaller with two matching armless chairs, armchairs have a padded
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Very Fine 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Wing Chair, circa 1765
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in East Sussex, GB
A beautiful Chinese Chippendale chair of small and elegant proportions, with original blind
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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chinese Chippendale Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Cerused Oak Joint Stool
Located in Southampton, NY
16TH--17TH CENTURY REVIVAL STYLE-- IDEAL AS SMALL TABLE NEXT TO CLUB CHAIR
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Armchair
Located in Mississauga, ON
A French Late 19th Century Leather, Brass Nailed Club Chair of small scale
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
$2,450
Newly Upholstered Vintage ArmChair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small vintage chair with deep comfortable seat newly reuphostered in Belgian linen
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Linen
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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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