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Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair, mid-19th century. 14 inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 21
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lovely Antique American Carved Wood Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely early American elegant folk art example of a rosewood veneer side chair or accent chair with
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19thC Giltwood Fautiel Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of 19thC Giltwood Fautiel Chairs - with Peacock upholstered seats and padded back - 22"w x 22
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 6 19th century english windsor chairs wheelback in chestnut Very beautiful model
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Pair 19th Century Mahogany Corner Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th century mahogany corner chairs with shaped backs, scroll arm supports and decoratively
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rosewood Slipper Chair, England, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Late English Regency / Early Victorian period, circa 1840, upholstered slipper chair having high
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 22" in depth and 29.5" in
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Armchair in Mahogany, Wheels Colorful Fabric, England, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming late Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a high, button-tufted back and gracefully
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Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Howard and Sons Slipper Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A very handsome mid 19th century deep seated Howard & sons slipper chair c1850. Raised on ebonized
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Outdoor Green Wire Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of outdoor Victorian green painted wire side chairs with shaped back and green striped seat
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Paint

Antique Pair of Quality Carved Oak Side/Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming pair of late Victorian carved oak side chairs richly modelled with detailed foliate and
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
By Holland Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Pair of 19th Century English Walnut Wing Back Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully proportioned 19th century upholstered wing back chairs. The back of the chair
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Sussex Chair in Later Paint
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century armchair in turned faux bamboo beech with worn later paint and rattan seat. Structurally in good order with a firm seat 43cm seat height
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid 19th century Slipper Chair in Soane Britain Cotton
By Holland Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century bedroom or side chair in the manner of Holland and sons. Raised on
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs with leaf carved backs and tapering leg supports - 18"w x
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
were produced in the 19th century. The low-slung design of classic Victorian slipper chairs for example
Category

1840s French Restauration Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Yew, Fruitwood

Antique Danish Rocking Chair with Foot Stool
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic antique Danish rocking chair with foot stool. This chair is in excellent overall
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Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy. Measures 17" in width, 17" in
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Carved Oak Chairs set of 6
Located in Pueblo, CO
Stunning Set of 6 Victorian Oak Carved Chairs from Belgium, 1880s oak leaf carved Oak chairs with
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Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Late 19th c. English oak ladder back chairs with rush seats and turned stretchers. 2 arms, 6
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in this sale This chair is a good looking and well made original Victorian example, circa 1840-1850
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of antique mahogany Victorian side chairs having very attractive expertly carved
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

Set Of Two Louise Seize Chairs Made In Mahogany From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
chairs feature intricate patterns and vibrant colors that evoke the lavishness of the Victorian era. The
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1880s Danish Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century occasional chair in the French style, with simply turned mahogany legs to the front
Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Cherubs Angels Carved Walnut French Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Antique cherubs angles carved walnut French decorative side chairs, fully restored and re
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Elm Beech Spindle Back Turned Hallway Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Hand Crafted 19th Century English Elm & Beech Spindle Back Hallway Chairs Both An Example
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from
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1920s Austrian Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors. (Dear...
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural carved dog wood armchair on castors. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800
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1870s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 antique mahogany dining chairs
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful set of 6 antique mahogany Victorian dining chairs in very good, original condition. Five
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Fully Restored Black Leather Chair by John Jelliff
By John Jelliff
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Antique Chair that has been fully restored. Black Leather seat and velvet back gives this
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of four wheel back kitchen chairs in ash with elm seats. U.K Circa 1900. H 90cm (SH 45cm) x W
Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Early 20th Century S. Bent Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Solid and strong, with no
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Rare light colour. Solid
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19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Solid and strong, with no
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Dining Chairs Set of 12 Walnut, 1 Carver and 11 Side Chairs
By Lionel Rawlinson Limited 1
Located in Toronto, CA
Dining chairs walnut 1 arm and 11 side chairs 19th century styling made by Lionel Rawlinson pop
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Antique ladder back, slat seat wooden side chair with its weathered, timeworn character. The
Category

Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Side Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
A rare treasure discovered in France, this courtly 18th-century slipper chair, with its fanciful
Category

18th Century French Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Linen

Large Blonde Farmhouse Windsor Chair Rustic Elm Grandfather Fireside Armchair
Located in London, GB
An impressively sized, rare and strikingly attractive blonde Victorian Farmhouse style Windsor
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

English Antique 19th Century Brown Green Wool Tweed Steel Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
A very unusual antique steel framed side chair. With scrolled horn-type ends and turned painted
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Red Velvet Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Country Mahogany Pub Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning pair of 19th Century English Country Mahogany Pub Side Chairs. Measures 16" in width, 17
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Ebonized Slipper Chair on Castors, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Antique Slipper chair with ebonized legs on castors, late 19th century. Either you sit on it like a
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

1830s small English Moorish side chair with canned seat
Located in London, GB
A lovely small pain and unusual English side chair. Circa 1830s it has a canned seat (small damage
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1830s British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Cream Soft Leather Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Early American Stained Walnut Side Chairs, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Early American Parinated Stained Walnut Side Chairs from the 2nd Half of 19th Century
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Brass Studded Borders Raised on Tapered Supports
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Antique Victorian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique victorian chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique victorian chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique victorian chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique victorian chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV antique victorian chairs are of considerable interest. Chesterfield, Howard Sons Ltd and Heywood-Wakefield Co. each produced beautiful antique victorian chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Victorian Chairs?

Prices for antique victorian chairs start at $170 and top out at $65,333 with the average selling for $2,016.

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 Victorian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge 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 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 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 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 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.