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One late 18th C. English, One early 19th C. American Wingchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The green chair is a classic early George III English wingchair. The blue chair is American
Category
Antique 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Antique Arts
Crafts American Walnut Bankers Office Swivel Desk Arm Chair Rolls
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This set of four American Federal chairs exhibit the finest lines and perfect sense of proportion
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak
Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
Category
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Oak, Rattan
Pair of American Mahogany Gondola Chairs, 1815-35
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chairs. The chairs feature a boxed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Large-Scaled American Steer Horn Upholstered Club Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled American steer horn upholstered club chair; the openwork crest comprised of
Category
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Pair of Early Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller in Black, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This pair of original black aniline-dyed DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Child’s Steer Horn Chair with Leather Seat from the American West, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A child’s chair made of steer horns from the American west at the turn of the 20th century. Steer
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century New England Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six early 19th century New England birdcage Windsor chairs in cherry with carved pine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Pine
A Pair of William
Mary Chairs, Possibly American
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved and decorated throughout. With original painted surface.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs
Unusual American Traveling Confessional
Located in Culver City, CA
Traveling confessional, unusual piece with original painted surface, and simple chair, the base
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820. Its style and shape relate
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Four Early 20th Century Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Pub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak pub chairs
American chairs in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of American Art Nouveau Mahogany
Mother of Pearl Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Elegant and beautifully proportioned pair of American Art Nouveau side chairs. Delicate mother of
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Impressive American Oak Swiveling Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive American oak swiveling desk chair.
Width: 24.5 in.
Depth: 23 in.
Height: 32 in
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Womb Chair in new Larsen Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
We have restored this 1961 Knoll Womb chair and added new upholstery by Larsen. Fabric is beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair in Elmo Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
relaxed pitch makes this chair very comfortable.
This early time life chair has a polished aluminum
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Early Rare Ralph Lauren Arrowhead Hand-Painted Fringe Leather Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
and craftsmanship that helped establish the Ralph Lauren aesthetic in American interiors. This chair
Category
1990s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 6 American Faux Painted Regency Style Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six American Faux Painted Regency Style Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shawl back rocking chair. An American, ash and pine rocker crafted by The
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Pine
Early Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in Dark Chocolate Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Seattle, WA
Early Edition Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Early Swedish Orange Plastic Stacking Side Chairs by Overman
By Overman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 early 1960s Swedish designed orange plastic stacking side chairs by Overman. The Overman
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Early Swedish Orange Plastic Stacking Side Chairs by Overman
By Overman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 early 1960s Swedish designed orange plastic stacking side chairs by Overman. The Overman
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Antique Oak Child’s Morris Style Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique oak child’s Morris style chair, circa 1910. Wood has been newly refinished with new
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Six Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Sheridan Floral Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chairs with Upholstered Seats c1830
Measures
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Sheraton Set of 11 "Fancy" Painted Dining Chairs, New York
Located in Shippensburg, PA
literature below for examples.
Literature:
American Windsor chairs, Nancy Goyne Evans, 1996, p. 221-229
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Antique Arts
Crafts Spool Carved Corner Chair Bobbin Chair Stick and Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts spool carved corner chair bobbin chair stick and ball. Item features turn
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chippendale Carved Ball
Claw Mahogany Dining Side Chair Blue Needlepoint Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale carved ball and claw mahogany dining side chair blue needlepoint seat. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Regency Ram Head Kissing Birds Figural Mahogany Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency ram head kissing birds figural mahogany club lounge chair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Folding Coach Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of custom made early American folding coach chairs,to accommodate extra seating in back of
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Early Original Herman Miller Eames RKR
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early original Herman Miller Eames RKR. Original pads. Signed. Expert repair to side edge. Lighter
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carved Barrel Back Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique late 19th-early 20th century carved mahogany barrel-back chair that is newly
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,800
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
antique item, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 42" H
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Jenkins
Phipps Wicker Rocker
By Jenkins
Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming early 20th century wicker rocker attributed to Jenkins & Phipps. Beautiful details and
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of Stick Wicker Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Remembrance of days at Newport or Palm Beach, all these vintage white wicker chairs require are
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of 4 19th C. American Fruitwood William
Mary Style Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
chairs.Showcasing early American craftsmanship, each of these chairs vary a bit in size and overall height. A bit
Category
Antique 19th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, circa early 1900s. Measurements: 33" H x 27.25" W x
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Hiprest Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved Mahogany Hiprest vanity side chair. Item features beige
Category
Early 20th Century North American Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian floral scrollwork carved mahogany parlor accent side chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harden Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Art Nouveau Flower Maple Leaf Wrought Iron Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau flower maple leaf wrought iron garden chairs - a pair. Item features (2
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage S. Bent Bros Maple Wood Hitchcock Colonial Style Chairs, a Pair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage S. Bent Bros Maple Wood Hitchcock Colonial Style chairs - a Pair. Item features gold
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hepplewhite style mahogany prince of wales plume drape shield back dining chairs - set of 6
Category
Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Vintage Side Chairs
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in Hixson, TN
An interesting set of four vintage oak side chairs made by Jamestown Lounge Co., Jamestown, NY
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Matched Pair of Quarter Cut Sawn Oak Bentwood Carved Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A matched pair of quarter cut sawn oak bentwood carved chairs, One is an armchair the other is a
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1910s Pair of Westport Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
chair embodies the progressive principals of the emerging American Arts & Crafts movement of simplicity
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Chair, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English queen Anne burr walnut splat back dining chairs - set of 8. Set
Category
Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Chairs Green Distressed, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nice antique set, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Armchairs with Walnut Legs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of renowned designer Milo Baughman, these mid-century armchairs are a timeless addition to any space. The sleek walnut legs provide a touch of warmth wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early American Child
s Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Early American Child’s chair in original paint and completely unrestored.
Seat height is 7.5".
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys
Old Hickory Paddle Arm American Provincial Woven Arm Chair Martinsville
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Old hickory paddle arm American provincial woven arm chair Martinsville. Item features a finely
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Spanish Colonial Walnut Hall Chairs Leather and Tapestry Covered a Pair 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Louis XIII style French, Spanish Colonial High-backed side chairs made of solid
Category
Early 20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs
American chairs in the style of
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Herbert Von Thaden Plywood Chair
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early American modernist plywood chair designed by Herbert Von Thaden. H.V. Thaden’s chair stands
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$9,350 / set
Herbert Von Thaden Plywood Chair
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early American modernist plywood chair designed by Herbert Von Thaden. H.V. Thaden’s chair stands
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$9,350 / item
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Find a variety of early American chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all early American chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of early American chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Early American chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wharton Esherick, Charles Eames and Herman de Vries each produced beautiful early American chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Early American Chairs?
Prices for early American chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early American chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
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 Early American Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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