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Pair Antique French Chairs
Located in New York, NY
fabric. Chairs are small in size. Nice look for a hallway or entrance way. Chairs are slightly
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Children
s Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
inlay of light and dark woods enhancing the legs and back make these chairs exceptional. One small inlay
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
$520 / set
Antique French Ladies Dressing Table or Small Writing Desk Old Paint Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
top. We have the matching chair that is available as an option to the dressing table or small ladies
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Marble
Vintage Petite Bent-Willow Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage petite bent-willow chair, circa 1910s-1930s. Small Folk Art chair made from bent willow
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century Leather Library Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
. The chair has a beautifully scrolled and buttoned back, with small turned supports under each arm
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-18th century George III period mahogany Gainsborough chairs, of attractive small
Category
18th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
#1 Shaker Childs Arm Chair
By Shaker Style
Located in Chicago, IL
An absolutely charming small child's armchair. These little chairs 'manufactured' by the Shakers
Category
19th Century American Shaker Antique Small Chairs
French Painted Louis XV Childs Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A small child's chair in the style of Louis XV, with a rounded back. This child's chair has
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Primitive Vernacular Windsor Stick Back Folk Chair
Located in London, GB
A sculptural primitive stick back chair of smaller scale, likely Welsh or Irish, heavily patinated
Category
19th Century Welsh Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Wicker and Rattan Peacock Fan Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual smaller size fan chair, perfect for a solarium or sunroom. Interesting wicker work
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rare 19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherry Child Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A small high chair from the time of Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherry. The
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cherry
English Mahogany Easy or Occasional Chair circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany easy or occasional chair circa 1830. Smaller scale makes it ideal for a smaller
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
sophisticate style.
Note: Two pairs available.
Another pair of chairs are smaller:
H 36.50"
W 22"
D 17
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,800 / set
French Parcel Gilt Louis XV Style Child
s Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A small child's chair in the style of Louis XV, with a rounded back, decorated with a carved tied
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Small Chairs
Set of Four Chairs and Canapé Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
.
small defects.
Dim.: (chairs) 115 x 56 x 43 cm.
Dim.: (sandwich) 113 x 180 x 47 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Adorable 19th Century Childs / Doll Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original small doll or teddy bear chair was found in the state of Maine. It is in fantastic
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Savonarola Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Italian walnut chairs of small proportions, circa 1880.
Profusely carved with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18thc Original Natural Old Surface New England Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
almost like a small persons or ladys chair. It is bigger then a child's chair .Great chair !
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hickory
Mid-19th Century Delicate Swedish Metamorphic Bordstol or Chair Table
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
its original painted finish. Converts from a chair to a small side table, Sweden, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Pine
18th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique children's chair was created in France, circa 1760. The small fruitwood
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of 3 Vintage Leather Sofa and Two Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This set of (3) sofa and pair of small scale barrel back club chairs are a fun find for one
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts
Crafts Handmade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
was being made up until the 1920s but they were a lot simpler by design
The chair has two small
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Important Pair of Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Lounge Chairs by Erik Chambert
Located in New York, NY
finely carved. These chairs were produced in very small quantities and a chair and sofa from this series
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan
Located in Chicago, IL
small by modern standards, making the chairs ideal for smaller spaces.
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Black Art Deco Round Piano Chair by Thonet, Original Preserved 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
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Antique English High Chair Child Caned Barley Twist Oak Maker
s Tag Victorian
Located in Tyler, TX
~~converts to smaller child's chair or walker~~maker's tag~~Victorian era~~c. 1910s-20s
This is must see
Category
1910s English Victorian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Regency Mahogany Pair of Elbow Chairs Carvers c.1820 (Georgian Dining Armchairs)
Located in Leeds, GB
on one of the chairs, but they are very small. These chairs have been through the workshop and have
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 3 Vintage Brown Leather Loveseat and Pair of Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome loveseat and pair of small scale club chairs are a great find for one searching for
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather
18th Century mahogany gainsborough armchair in burnt sienna fabric
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century mahogany Gainsborough chair, of attractive small proportions, having moulded set
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of green sateen armchairs with boullion fringe. Small scaled chairs in original fabric
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Arts and Crafts Oak Dinette Set
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are offering a hard-to-find smaller table and chairs that people are always looking for in a
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Baroque Upholstered Bench, Early 18th Century and Later
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular upholstered seat above two sets of legs likely from chairs or a smaller bench.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Small Chairs
Swedish Rococo Period Armchair 1760
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Swedish Rococo Period Armchair
Circa 1760 in original distressed paint
Ideal for a smaller desk
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Birch
Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
green upholstery
*one chair is slightly smaller*
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$2,800
Antique Lacquered and Gilded Sitting Area
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
armchairs and 2 chairs and small bench and sofa.
Size of the sofa.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Small Chairs
Danish Empire Open Armchair, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seat. This chair is in antique condition, the frame is secure and has been waxed over an old
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Small Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Gold Velvet Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
the velvet. One chair has a small tear in the seat (see images).
Ref #: SN0516-05
Dimensions: 34”H x
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Miniature Gilt Bronze and Enamel Salon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare miniature gilt bronze and enamel salon, consisting of a small sofa, two armchairs, two chairs
Category
1880s Austrian Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$9,256 / set
Edwardian Barley Twist Armchair with Cane Early 20th Century United Kingdom
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
typical of the period.
A small price for the chairs because they are in a used condition. Not suitable
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Amsterdam School Low Ebonized Armchair
Located in Cambridge, US
refurbished with an appealing lived-in look. Great as an accent chair or a reading chair in a small den
Category
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Period Louis XVI Child
s Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstery fabric decorated with sprigs of flowers, potted trees, sailing ships and small Chinese towers, the
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
over a deep buttoned back, flanked by wings above scroll arms with brass studs throughout. The chair
Category
Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Armchairs, probably France, around 1920
Located in New York, NY
are elegantly rounded and the chairs stand on small S-shaped legs. The armchairs are lavishly
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$19,800 / set
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Duchesse Brisée Chaise Lounge
Located in Birmingham, AL
"
Seat W - 29"; overall W - 34"
D - 24"
Small "Hers" chair
Back H - 29.5"; seat H - 16"
Seat W - 29
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Split Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
to modern. These small scaled chairs are perfect for any intimate setting. They have been stripped
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Baroque Revival Seating Set with Tea Table, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
this so-called "Pfeiferl Baroque" set consists of two lovely processed chairs and a small tea table
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Walnut Wood Armchairs, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
either side. The front feet are lion’s paw and the back feet are small ball feet. The chairs have been
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Renaissance Style Armchair from the Early 1900s
Located in Premariacco, IT
red fabric and outlined by small studs.
The chair is suitable for dining rooms or also to be used
Category
Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Near Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Style Painted Open Armchairs, Circa 1870s
Located in New York, NY
, upholstered seats raised on circular tapered and fluted legs.
One chair slightly smaller -
Measures
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Aubusson Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of chairs or small sofa.
Category
19th Century French Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Linen
Extraordinary Primitive Carved Wood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
side, along with an old iron strap repair. Perfect as a side table next to a chair, but small enough to
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Regency Period Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
cotton fabric. The condition is excellent for their age.
Please note – These chairs are quite small on
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Nouveau Dining Room Set, Carved Walnut from
Dienst
By E. Dienst
Fils
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
. And one back of a chair has a small hole in the webbing.
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Round Table Barley Twist Table Renaissance Revival Burl Walnut
Located in Tyler, TX
table, center or parlor table, end table between two fireside chairs, or small dining table
Versatile
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Ford Madox Brown (1821 - 1893) Sussex Armchairs
By Ford Madox Brown 1
Located in London, GB
the artist Ford Madox Brown, being made in the small village workshop of the chair and trug maker
Category
1860s Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Biedermeier Table
Located in Belmont, MA
stands out for the piecrust veneer with a beautiful veneer grain. The table could be used as a smaller
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$5,520
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Child Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
armchair. Carved in France circa 1860, the small, antique "Voltaire" chair stands on curved legs under a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Small Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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Antique Small Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique small chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique small chairs — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Antique small chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique small chairs bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique small chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stephen Cavallo, Crocker Chair Company and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Small Chairs?
Antique small chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,875, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $48,814.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Small Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 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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