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10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder
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1770s Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Birch

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm
By Johan Lindgren
Located in SE
A pair gustavian chairs in original color, about 1780, made in Stockholm, attributed to Johan
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

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Birch

19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Queen Anne red lacquered chinoiserie side chair. Pretty hand painted
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Robert Wood (American), Wood Perot Ornamental Iron Works
Located in Carmel, NY
neoclassical garden chairs. Original version Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls. Unmarked
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19th Century American Neoclassical Painted Antique Chairs

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Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, splayed capped feet
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Late 19th Century Painted Antique Chairs

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Wicker, Paint

Pair of Antique Farmer Chairs of Bluepainted Wood with Cord Seats Denmark 1880s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
paint most likely in the 1970s. The chairs are in the style of swedish Axel Einar Hjorth and danish
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Painted Antique Chairs

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Cord, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Beech

Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Refined Louis XV chair in carved and gilded wood, dating from the 18th century, featuring a
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18th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

English Adam Satinwood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Adam style (18/19th Cent) satinwood and cane back side chairs with painted panels
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19th Century British Adam Style Painted Antique Chairs

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Cane

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
height is 41cm. The wood is finished with an antiqued, distressed paint treatment, giving the chairs a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

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Cane

Pair of Venetian Lacquered Rococo Style Chairs with Fornasetti Upholstery
Located in Firenze, IT
delightful hand-painted floral decorations throughout, bringing a touch of nature's beauty indoors. The
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19th Century Italian Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

Swedish side chairs, white with blue accents, set of 4, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare set of four 19th century Swedish side chairs, original off white paint, each having slat backs
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19th Century Swedish Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 3 Napoleon III Ebonized Side Chairs with Cane Seats and Gilt Chinoiseries
Located in Dallas, TX
1870. The chairs feature an ebonized wood finish highlighted with intricate gilt and hand-painted
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Antique Chairs

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Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint

18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily
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1780s American American Classical Painted Antique Chairs

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Oak

French Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Pair of Bergere Chairs are painted creme with gold. The fabric is used with some
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Giltwood

Louis XVI Painted Bergère à la Reine, France, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
French circa 1780 Louis XVI Bergère à la Reine having painted carved wood frame with allover
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Roccoco swedish chairs with lion paws feet balustrade shaped backrest
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking pair of Swedish baroque chairs, circa 1800, embodies the elegance and grandeur of
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood marquise chair from the 19th century, with carved palmettes
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19th Century French Empire Painted Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered
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1790s American Hepplewhite Painted Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique New-York style ebonized hand-painted rocker, Circa 1920s. Good vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Painted Antique Chairs

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Oak, Paint

Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Painted Antique Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
You have the option to purchase one chair, a pair, or more. IMPORTANT: these Louis XVI chairs are
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs Exceptional pair of dark
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Giltwood, Wood

George III Green-and-White Painted Bergere in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A RARE GEORGE III GREEN-AND-WHITE PAINTED BERGÈRE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1765
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18th Century Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Early 20th Century Italian Dining Chairs with Rococo Features
Located in London, Park Royal
chairs a graceful silhouette from every angle. Each chair is hand-painted in an aged soft white that has
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Kubbstol Dated Circa 1700 Red Painted Folk Art Peasant Seating
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand carved pine trunk red painted from circa 1700. Lots of history, patina and
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18th Century Swedish Brutalist Painted Antique Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames. Both chairs bears
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted surface.The chairs are very sturdy and strong.Great of a young girl & boy or small adult.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Antique Chairs

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Pine

Late 18th Century Canadian Ladderback Armchair In Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 18th century Canadian ladderback armchair in red paint with sloping arms and woven hickory
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Late 18th Century Canadian Painted Antique Chairs

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Pine

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in SE
6 Late Gustavavian chairs made by Ephraim Ståhl. The chairs are beautifully hand carved with nail
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

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Birch

Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each
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1870s English Victorian Painted Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1750 Venezia Italy Set 3 Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Chairs with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of three Venetian chairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Silk, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hastings, GB
believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open position shown in the
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1890s French French Provincial Painted Antique Chairs

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Iron

Good Pair Chinese Hall Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of Chinese painted hall chairs, with raffia seats, in very good original condition
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Painted Antique Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior
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Late 19th Century Italian Painted Antique Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

24 Outdoor Continental Iron Hoop Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
24 Outdoor Continental French style (19th/20th Cent) painted iron hoop back side chairs with
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19th Century French Biedermeier Painted Antique Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon or Bedroom Chairs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of side/lounge chairs in ebonized and carved wood. The seats and backs are covered in pink
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1870s French Napoleon III Painted Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint

An 18th Century Ebonized Ladderback Writing Chair, New England Circa 1750
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The ebonized maple frame showing four tiers of arched horizontal splats braced by turned columnar rear stile supports terminating to turned finials. The woven ‘split’ hickory trapezo...
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Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Painted Antique Chairs

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Hickory, Maple

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Painted Antique Chairs

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Silver Leaf

Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An antique pair of petite Louis XVI style carved and painted chairs with navy leather seats, backs
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Finely Carved Oversized 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of painted bergere chairs, each having a channelled frame with ivory painted finish showing
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
You have the option to purchase one chair, a pair, or more. IMPORTANT: these Louis XVI chairs are
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and feminine pair of Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The color palette is a
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19th Century European Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Green Swedish Rustic Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an olive green paint finish. The back rest with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Antique Chairs

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Pine, Paint

Primitive American Side Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century primative rocking chair and side chair with green painted finish. Priced per
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19th Century American Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

A Pair of Chairs, Livingroom Exclusive Edwardian Mahogany Boxwood Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Chairs Home Decor Condition Generally, Excellent used condition, slightly knocked and marked. A Pair of
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fabric, Cotton, Yarn, Organic Material

Set of Four 19th c. Italian Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted, Gilded and Carved Side Chairs
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19th Century Italian Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
gilt walnut nursing chair, with a carved lotus flower, and ring-turned legs with original brass and
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Painted Antique Chairs

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Walnut, Giltwood

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago
By Royal Chicago Products Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 20thc. Ice cream parlour style wire shoeshine chair by Royal Products Chicago, seldom seen
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1910s American Late Victorian Painted Antique Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Nickel

Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of eight George III Hepplewhite painted armchairs, circa 1790, having pierced shield backs
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Painted Antique Chairs

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Chairs in the Manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style chairs in the manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen. Exceptional set of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

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Cane, Wood

18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome and Gilded Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
and gilt carved wood side chair. This Rococo chair is polychrome painted with gilt accents. This
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18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

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Wood

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Painted Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of painted antique chairs available for sale. The range of distinct painted antique chairs — often made from wood, fabric and paint — can elevate any home. Painted antique chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Painted antique chairs made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Painted antique chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carlo Bugatti, Francois Carre and Markus Friedrich Staab are consistently popular.

How Much are Painted Antique Chairs?

Prices for painted antique chairs start at $50 and top out at $129,305 with the average selling for $3,700.

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 Painted Antique Chairs
  • 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 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 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.