Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
1760s English George III Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
1670s North American Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
1920s Unknown Art Deco Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Other Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm, Lacquer
1920s American Louis XV Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Beech, Pine
Late 18th Century English George III Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
1910s Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Gesso, Wood
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Rosewood
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1910s American William and Mary Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
1880s British Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
1880s English Victorian Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1890s Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Early 18th Century American Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Padouk
19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
19th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany, Muslin
19th Century French Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Elm, Cane
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
1920s Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Crystal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass, Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Wool, Birch
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Brass
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chinese Antique Dining Chairs
Faux Leather
Chinese Antique Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 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.
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