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Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood root and small seat
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-3839 Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood and wood root with small wooden seat and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Small watercolor “Blue Boudoir with Prince of Wales Chair” by David Connell
Located in New York, NY
A delicate watercolor painting by David Connell, titled ‘Blue Boudoir with Prince of Wales Chair
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Early 20th Century European Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 19th C Chestnut Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item features a unique
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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child s Ice Cream Parlor Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child's Sweetheart Back Ice Cream Parlor Chair
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19th Century Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of small Louis XV-style wingback chairs in carved walnut, stamped by Bosson
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of small Louis XV-style wingback chairs in carved walnut, stamped by Bosson,
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jacob. He was received master 4 September 1765, presenting for his masterpiece a small chair of gilded
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Small Scale Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
movement within any space. These beautiful small scale chairs measure 31 inches high, 31 inches wide, and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
smaller scale of these chairs makes them the perfect size for a sitting room, bedroom or as extra chairs
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
gently curved backs with diamond tufting. These lovely small scale French Napoleon III armchairs
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
front)= 11 in. Back H (seat to top)= 20.5 in. W= 14 in. Smaller chair: Overall H= 35 in. W= 23 in
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th C French Small Scale Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
within any space. These charming small scale chairs measure 30.5 inches high, 31 inches wide, and 33
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Black Painted Gaming Table Chairs- 3pcs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or dinning table for a small dining area. The chairs are a fine shaker style ladder back chairs with
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Painted Gaming  Table 
Chairs- 3pcs.
Black Painted Gaming  Table 
Chairs- 3pcs.
$2,200 Sale Price / set
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Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
transportation of the working class. These chairs were smaller, less decorated and made from other materials
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Late 19th Century Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Pair of Georgian Library Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of George III mahogany and suede library chairs of small but well-proportioned scale
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1780s English Georgian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Low Chinese Bentwood Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
considerably smaller than most roundback chairs. As the height and size of chairs were traditionally marks of
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Elm

Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set
Located in Milano, IT
of a small desk and a matching chair, made according to the refined aesthetic canons of Italian Art
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charming Antique Folk Art Swedish Children s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
chair has some smaller traces of use.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair circa 1920. Small children's chair in the arts
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
inside and exterior. Rounded top corners. Original looking glass. The small but also heavy chair is of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
are for the 2 arm chairs. Larger side chairs: 40" h x 20" d x 23" w x 20" sh Smaller side chairs: 38
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Theodore Alexander Mahogany Leather Game Table with 2 Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
would be perfect as a small dining table, game table or crafting table. The chairs have small round
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

ANTIQUE LOUIS XIII REVIVAL 10 PERSON WALNUT MARBLE DiNING TABLE CHAIR SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the chairs have small losses to the little carvings The carver chair arms fit under the table top
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1860s English Louis XIII Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Marble

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
example that can be added to this small corpus is another chair back settee, this time executed in
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1820s British Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Statue of Toddler Climbing on Chair by Juan Clara ca. 1900
By Juan Clara
Located in Petaluma, CA
Juan Clara was a noted Spanish sculptor who specialized in small children having difficulty with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of 1950 s Modern Anglo-Indian Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
scale is small by modern standards, making the chairs ideal for smaller spaces. Despite the trim
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19th Century Indian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare PETITE "Cottage" Faux Bois Cast Iron Garden Chair by FISKE
Located in Chicago, IL
1868 Fiske catalogue (cf Barbara Israel p.173 fig.4.15). Chair is Petite. Small in scale. Beautiful
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles X Style Pair Of French "Antique Master" Chairs In Wood And “Cuoio”
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Master" chairs with armrests; they have been made from excellent oak wood; the imposing backrest is
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Stunning circa 1800 Chinese Bamboo Primitive Occasional Chairs His Her
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clamps and lots of wood glue so the joints are as strong as they can be Smaller “Her’s” chair
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Dutch Modernism High Back Chairs and Cabinet by Jan den Drijver for ‘De Stijl’
By Jan den Drijver
Located in Voorburg, NL
Important pair of Chairs and small Cabinet designed and manufactured during Jan den Drijver’s
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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
and trim with upholstered seat and back One chair has a large stain on the seat. The other chair has
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bobbin Turned Drop Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
arms under the center board, rather than on gate legs, making the table useful with two chairs as a
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Early 19th Century English Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - A Game of Backgammon
Located in Corsham, GB
ornate cavalier uniforms. From the chair a small whippet dog looks up at the commotion of the game
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Mid-19th Century Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Watercolor

“Untitled (Low Country Home)” American Impressionist Spanish Moss South Carolina
Located in Yardley, PA
. A lovely garden filled with flowers and bushes surrounds the property. A small courtyard houses a
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oil, Board

Framed 19th Century Oil - Family Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
cradles the infant in a chair while a small white cat watches quietly in the background, creating a tender
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19th Century Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
17.5"H Smaller outer chair measures: 24.25" x 26.75"D x 27.75"H
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Three Piece Rattan Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
magazine pocket and a smaller companion arm chair. As per the catalogue: these deep seated chairs were
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Optical Print of Joseph Tempted by Potiphar’s Wife, 1770 – Dramatic Bible Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
emotional intensity echoing through their gestures. Furnishings such as a canopy bed, classical chairs, and
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Paper

Pair of Early 1900 s French Walnut Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
chairs have some pretty detailing in the fine carving on the chairs featuring small flowers. We offer
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
developed in the Queen Anne period produced a need for small movable chairs and tables, as well as for china
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1710s Queen Anne Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Armchairs Tufted with Light Brown Wool Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs. A small pamphlet from the manufacturer is also included to assist with proper maintenance of the
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19th Century American Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of British 19th Century Carved Walnut Open Armchairs w/ Caned Backs Seats
Located in Milford, NH
on one chair back, other small imperfections and light wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions
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19th Century English Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

English Walnut Canterbury by Gregory and Co., London
Located in Greenwich, CT
P Rosengarten subsequently gave a firescreen with stained glass panel, a slipper chair and a small
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair of Neoclassic Style Armchairs, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
accent chairs from Italy are each carved with neoclassic stylings with clean/linear arms topped with
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
chair: 34.25" Ht. x 33" W. x 42" D. x seat Ht. 16.5": The small arm chair: 31" Ht x 28" W. x 38.5" D
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool, Fully Restored, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Lacquered Wood and chrome plated steel Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair
Located in San Angelo, TX
will complete any setting whether it be as a desk chair with a secretary or small writing desk, side
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19th Century European Empire Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Paul Follot Salon Suite from the 1912 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
armchairs, two side chairs and a small table. The chaise lounge from this suite is in the Decorative Arts
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Rattan Seating Set Designed by Alna Fuchs, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Rattan seating set designed by Alna Fuchs. Set of three chairs and a small table
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Beech Maker: Thonet Source: Czechia Period: 1920
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
a bit worn but restored. Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Oak

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sculpted, all in all it is a genuinely good thing, it is medium sized so not so small as a nursing chair
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
casework below for the perfect finishing touch! If you act fast, the companion table, smaller buffet and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

Imre Goth, 1893-1982, Hungary, "Little lady with doll" Oil on canvas circa 1931
By Imre Goth
Located in Berlin, DE
the chair). Small paint abrasion (under the table). Frame slightly damaged in places (see photos
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Charles II Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
feet are different. The conditions are good just one of the chairs has a small amount of damage on
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Early 1900s English Charles II Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bedcover Hanging Curtains Italian Linen Green Ivory Damask Handwoven
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
cushion covers, smaller curtains or chair seats. - It is in remarkable condition suggesting that it has
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1640s English Baroque 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, 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 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 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 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.