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18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
. Light and fun these small-scale chairs are comfortable and well crafted. The lessening of rigid
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,850 / set
Early 20th Century Handmade Mongolian Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet In Neutral
Located in New York, NY
and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wool
1907, Mariano Fortuny for Palluco Italia, Photographer Lamp in Original Black
By Mariano Fortuny, Pallucco
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
60 pounds.
Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as
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Early 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,278 Sale Price
26% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Peking Long Gallery Carpet in Cream
Blue
Located in New York, NY
in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wool
Early Rustic Small Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming small chair in walnut with warm patine and nice carved and turned details
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19th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,800
Antique Child’s Chair, 1930s, Velvet Cushion, Green, Small Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely small children chair with a velvet dark green tapestry, buttoned cushion,
English. Very
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Childs Chair Mixed Woods
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Interesting Construction Small Chair.
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19th Century Welsh Antique Small Chairs
Antique Scottish Orkney Islands Child
s Small Chair of Woven Rush circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A charming child's chair from the Orkney Islands of Scotland circa 1920. This
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Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
19th c. French "Duchesse Brisee" Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
slightly wider than the other. The smaller chair is 28" long, 22.5 " deep and 33" high. The ottoman is 28
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Craftsman Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Small chair craftsman,by the craftsman himself according to its morphology and its business. This
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Cocktail Chair with Antique Kuba Cloth and Pierre Frey Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
cocktail/club chair from the fifties. It is a small chair with a characteristic round back. The front has
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Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Small wooden folding chair
Located in Nivelles, BE
Small folding chair in fir wood with cast-iron base, to be fixed to the floor, set of 3 chairs
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Early 20th Century European Brutalist Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,306 / set
Small Industrial Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful small industrial chair with an iron base and wood seat and back. Wood is time worn
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Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Georges Jacob Chairs, Paris, France, Louis XVI-Style, Stamped circa 1765
By Georges Jacob
Located in Malmo, SE
influence on Jacob. He was received master 4 September 1765, presenting for his masterpiece a small chair of
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1760s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Child
s Hepplewhite Dining Armchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
attachment on top, and then later use as an individual dining or play table. These small chairs could also be
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Small Victorian Oak English Childs Bobbin Chair
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
heavily carved small country bobbin chair.
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19th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Small English Victorian Boudoir Chair, 1880s
Located in Ely, GB
An Unusual Small, Antique Boudoir or Nursing Chair. circa 1880s,
Made in the midst of the
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
small chair was built to last; the scale of the scribing of the rear legs into the frame speaks for
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Early 1800s American Sheraton Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Small Ming Style 19th Possible 18th Century Hardwood Chair
Located in East Sussex, GB
A Chinese 19th century, possibly 18th century, Ming style hardwood chair of small proportions. Good
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Small Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair, Philadelphia, Israel Sack
Located in Providence, RI
This is a fine, comfortable small-scale wing chair, with Classic Philadelphia wings and outward
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1780s North American Hepplewhite Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of small rocking chairs for children - seat and back caned -
by the very famous
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19th Century German Campaign Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Small Scale French Fruitwood Side Chairs with Carving, circa 1850
Located in Barrington, IL
Pair of small antique French walnut side chairs with well carved crest rails and upholstered seats
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Strap-Auto Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This small iron chair with original rexine type upholstery is French and was designed for use
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
$1,069
Child’s Chair, Chinese Rosewood
Located in Summerland, CA
Small rosewood bride's chair or child's chair, circa 1930s. From the days in China when young girls
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut Folding Camp Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural and yet functional folding camp chair; on the smaller size and very portable. Walnut
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Small Scale Armchairs with Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small scale armchair with serpentine top and tapered legs on casters. Upholstered in taupe
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19th Century American Antique Small Chairs
$8,400 / set
Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
antique chair of small proportions.
Turned front legs carried on casters.
UK Mainland
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Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Italian Side Chair with Ebony and Gilt Decoration
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking small side chair or desk chair with great original surface
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Mahogany William IV Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany William IV chair has classic small leaf carving on rolled arms and front rail.
Front
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Elegant Louis-Seize Chairs, France, circa 1760, Walnut, carved,
Located in Berlin, DE
chair has two longer and some smaller scratches on the upper edge of the frame. There are also
Category
1760s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 5 Gustavian Styled Chairs with Wicker Seat and Backrest
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
and origin unknown. One of the chairs has a loose seat and another chair has a small hole in the
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18th Century Unknown Gustavian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Plantation Chair
Located in Accrington, GB
has one very small repair. The chair is large in size with extra long leg rests and is a fine example
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Directoire Style Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 19th century small directoire painted chairs with
gondola back and saber feet. Gray green
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
$3,200 / set
Pair of Painted 19th Century Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two beautiful small side chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric with fluted legs. Slightly different
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19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
$1,950 / set
Pair of 18th Century Style Wing Chairs
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A pair of attractive 18th century style wing chairs of small size, with cabriolet legs to the front.
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Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Near Pair of French Ladies Bedroom Chairs
Located in York, GB
19th century decorative and charming small giltwood lady's bedroom chair along with another very
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
$1,919 / set
Rare Pair of Renaissance Sgabelli
Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Extremely well and deeply carved rare pair of Italian Renaissance side chairs, called sgabelli
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,850 / set
early 20th century French cognac Leather tub Chair
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
This small, elegant chair has a very different shape. The chair is upholstered in sheep leather and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Child
s Slat Back Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Beautiful child's slat back oak Windsor chair. Small repair to left hand corner of seat, otherwise
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Early 20th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Chairs, Antique Patina, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, France
early 20th century. This model of chairs with small, tapered and fluted feet, is attributed to Maison
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
$14,252 / set
Set of 12 Jourdain Chairs with Rush Seat
By Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
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* Can be sold in smaller sets. $ 2,500 per chair
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
CLOSING SALE Chair Side 1920s Venetian Walnut Two Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
seen in the photos. One chair has some small stains.
19''w x 15''d x 40''h seat 18''h
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Pair of His and Hers Bleached Oak Armchairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
details for the larger chair are shown in images #3-9. The details for the smaller chair in images 10 and
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chairs of Oak, Folding, Late 19th Century European, Set of 4, Multiple Sets
Located in Madison, WI
Folding chairs of oak that date to the 1890s. Clean-lined in their simplicity. People were smaller
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1890s American Schoolhouse Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Ornate French Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Ely, GB
lovely detailing and in good condition - one chair does have small repair the back rest, as pictured, but
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Tufted Leather Barrel Back Open Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
is, but the chair should probably be reupholstered. A very good looking small chair.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
New England Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one could use a stool or small chair; or this will work well as a side table or server. Butternut wood
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19th Century American Country Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Small Victorian, Side Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
Victorian Mahogany Chair was recently painted in white high gloss
and reupholstered in
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19th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cowhide, Hide
Small Mexican Processional Chair
Located in Nogales, AZ
A rare Mexican processional chair in the Popular Chippendale style. Probably used to parade a
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
French Charming Small Original Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Original Pale Paint
Original Muslin Covering
Sturdy
Very Charming
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19th Century French Country Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
EW Godwin Elizabethan Gothic Revival oak Shakespeare armchair c1880s
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
.
There were many variants to this chair, made by the likes of Liberty & Co and many others, but this is
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Side table and iron chair, circa 1920s. The iron work is incredibly well executed.
Measures: 32" H
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1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Small Chairs
19th Century Table Chair
Located in Oslo, NO
A Norwegian table chair or small bench from circa 1830-1840.
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18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,325
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By A.H. Davenport, Henry Hobson Richardson 1
Located in Providence, RI
sides, and the back has a wood panel rather than upholstery. In common with your chair, the smaller
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th C French Arm Chair with Painted Finish
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful small scale arm chair with great carving
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
with no rips or tears.
The chair does show small signs of wear to the legs, as pictured.
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1850s British Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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 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 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 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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