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Antique Matched Set of 8 Mahogany Kitchen Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
purchased them). Possibly, a smaller set that had extra chairs made to match (not uncommon for hand made
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1860s Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1927, Mart Stam for Thonet, S33 Chair, in Black Netweave Version
By Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Set of 6 French Oak Whimsical Dining Chairs in Original Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French set of (6) small whimsical oak dining chairs. Structurally sound and cosmetically
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Set of Antique Solid Oak French Monastery Dining Chairs Up to 42 Pieces
Located in Casteren, NL
sheer size of the set makes it attractive for a small restaurant or café. The chairs can be bought as a
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

1928, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Early Knoll Set Brno Chairs in Crème Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George III Period Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George III period mahogany Gainsborough chair of attractive small proportions
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

ON HOLD Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
reupholstered in a green rib fabric. 1 chair has a small repair in the backrest. See the picture. The 4 chairs
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Henry Holmes Gillows Lancaster George III Armchair and Stool HH Stamped
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair has a small amount of play, there’s also a hair line crack along the join line between the back of
Category

1840s British Regency Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Biedermeier Revival Napoleon Hat Side or Desk Chair, COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Biedermeier Revival side chair in with Napoleon or bicorn hat shaped backrest, carved bow
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Small Chairs

MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair has a small blemish in front. Four are missing the circular brass Gunlocke logo insert on the
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

Metallic Embroidered Chenille Lavender Sachet with Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small chair or settee.
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Pair of Italian Carved "His Her" Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame. Size Larger Chair 32"W X 36"D X 45"H Size Smaller Chair 32"W X 36"D X 35"H
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19th Century Italian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Foam

Antique 17th Century Style Limed Oak Dining Table
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
smaller chairs or benches it will seat eight.
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1920s English Jacobean Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Antique Louis XVI Lilac Velvet BergèRe Marquise
Located in Austin, TX
simply enjoying this beautiful armchair. A matching, slightly smaller companion chair is also available
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Duchesse Brisee Avec Tabouret
Located in Troy, MI
seat and seat back panels. The coordinating chair is slightly smaller with solid, curved back and sides
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century George IV English Burr Walnut Armchair “Shepherds Crooks” Made by G
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
design is so beautiful and usable, I left it that way. The back of the chair has a small shallow repaired
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Mid-19th Century British George IV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Rare Victorian Hampton Son s Stamped Wingback Hand Dyed Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed this lovely cigar brown colour The chair is small in size, ideal for modern living where
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pretty Pair of French Louis XV His and Her Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
height 26.5”, seat width 25”, seat depth 19.5”. Measurements for smaller chair are 34” H x 23.5” W x 22
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Bench with Cane Seating
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique piano bench was crafted in France, circa 1920. The small chair features two
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Paint

19th Century French Farm Table in Pine with Creamy White Painted Base
Located in Round Top, TX
painted or washed white base. It easily seats 10 people with large chairs or up to 14 with smaller chairs
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair 19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Chinese Dragon Throne Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
feel, structurally they are mostly perfect, the smaller chair has had old repairs to the front legs as
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Small Vernacular Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century small vernacular chair circa 1880-1909, England. Constructed in a mid-brown finished
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Ash

Small 19th Century Tub Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality small scale tub chair raised on turned front walnut legs and upholstered in buttoned
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Duchesse Brisée, France, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
" H back, 18" H seat. The smaller chair measures 34.5" D x 31" W x 28.25" H back, 18" H seat
Category

19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Down

Small Giltwood Louis XVI Children s Chair (Pet chair)
Located in Vista, CA
Small giltwood Louis XVI style footstool.
Category

Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Original Painted Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
install it for free. ** Measurements provided are for the the larger chair. The smaller chair is 31.5
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

c.1860-1880 French Louis XV Style 3 Part Duchesse Brisée
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
). The measurements for the smaller chair are as follows; back height 33.25", seat height 18", length
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19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

English 18th century leather armchair circa 1790
Located in Central England, GB
studs. This small chair is very comfortable and has deceptively generous proportions. The upholstery is
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18th Century English Sheraton Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
29 3/4" W x 36 1/2" D. Small chair: 30 7/8" H x 28" W x 25 1/2" D. Ottoman: 19" H x 28 1/2" W x 29
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Original Druce Co Ltd Baker Street Victorian Mahogany Small Tub Armchair Pink
By Druce Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully stand Druce & Co London, this is a small chair and could even be classes as a 3/4 size although
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Swedish Gray Painted Stool, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
distressed patina of the later gray painted finish adds to the charm. This small chair or stool with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

White Painted Swedish Tabouret Stool, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
. This small chair or stool with upholsted linen seat is strong, stable, and ready to be used and enjoyed
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of English George II Style Antique Arm Chairs w/ Eagle Carvings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1/2" D x 38 3/4" H; 18 1/2" H to seat [smaller chair] 29 5/8" W x 23 3/4" D x 36 3/8" H; 16 1/2" H
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Late 19th Century British George II Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Antique Victorian Howard Son s Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son's circa 1840-1860 stamped small two seat sofa with duvet padded arms, feather filled cushions and
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Small French Napoleon III Arm Chair in Vintage Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderful small scale French armchair from the Napoleon III period with a graceful curved back
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Louis XVI Canape signed Guillaume Grohe
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Manhasset, NY
-lights. This piece has a matching chair sold separately. Small chair measures. - 33 high by 32 l by 21 D
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of small Napoleon III tub chairs with ebonised frame
Located in Malton, GB
thin ebonised show wood outer frame. Ideal corner of room chairs or bedroom seating. Measurements
Category

19th Century Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisse Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
roses and curled ribbon edge decorate the larger size chaises a la reine, while the smaller chair has a
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers

Large 18th Century Spanish Walnut Refectory Kitchen or Dinner Table on Lyre Legs
Located in Haarlem, NL
easily seat 4-6 comfortable spacious arm chairs or 6-8 smaller chair without armrests. The tabletop is
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Forest Furniture Beautiful Small Dining Table, Game Table Matching Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Another selection from our vast collection of Black Forest Furniture, is a beautiful small Dining
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back and
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Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Antique Arts Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair. Item features woven
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cord, Rope, Oak

Vintage Leather Small Sofa and Pair of Club Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome loveseat and pair of small scale barrel back club chairs are a great find for one
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Folding Garden Chairs with Small Table/Stool
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous couple of iron garden folding chairs with small table/stool. France, circa 1850
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fine Set of Four Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils by Georges Jacob Maitre, 1765
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
, presenting for his masterpiece a small chair of gilded wood, which survives. Without marrying either the
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Louis XVI Painted Bench in the Manner of George Jacob, 18th Century
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
his masterpiece a small chair of gilded wood, which survives. Without marrying either the daughter or
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs

Bleached French Oak Curule Bench with Lion Heads and Iron Rings, Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
ready for a leather/fabric upholstery of your choice. First seen in ancient Rome, a curule is a small
Category

1920s French Classical Roman Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Louis XV Style Duchesse-Brisée Antique Chaises Longues, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
" W x 25" D; 19 1/2" H to seat [stool] 18 3/4" H x 25" W x 25" D [small chair] 28 3/4" H x 25 5/8" W
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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs

Pair of French 19th C. Small Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs in a green silk with bouillon fringe. These small scaled
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs

Parcel Gilt Louis XV Small Child s Fauteul
Located in San Marino, CA
A Louis XV small child's chair with a rounded back decorated with a cared ribbon at the crest rail
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Circa 1780 Small Georgian Portable Tabletop Cabinet Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
small end table for a chair. 17 1/8" w., 9 7/8" d., 20 3/4" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Brass

Great Eastern Railways Station Master’s Chair Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
and it is set on small casters Chair has a vey nice patina, it is made in Walnut and Beech , there
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1890s English Industrial Antique Small Chairs

Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table its Small Armchair Lacquered Canned, XIXTh
Located in Beaune, FR
and in good condition. Accompany this dressing table with a charming small swivel chair adjustable in
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chippendale, Waring and Gillow Large 8ft Mahogany Extending Dining Table c1905
Located in Leeds, GB
table will comfortably seat 8 people. 10 at a push using smaller chairs. (The chairs on the picture are
Category

Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Suite with Canape, Tub Chairs and Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
x 19 1/2" H to seat Pair of Side Chairs (smaller): 16 7/8" D x 17 1/2" W x 38 1/8" H x 19 1/4" H to
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs

Materials

Beech

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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.