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Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs will add both comfort and elegance
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1890s French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood, Paint

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair
Located in Leesburg, VA
. (seat height is 16.5 in.) This beautiful period chair showcases a lovely white washed patina and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs Set of Four
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new light grey animal print upholstery
Category

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Chairs with Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
, timeworn white paint that enhances their antique character. Each chair rests on tapered, fluted legs and
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19th Century Swedish Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair, Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Folk Art Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
patina and reveals residual paint on some of the back splats while the other chair has a slightly darker
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Adirondack Lounge Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great early 20th century Adirondack lounge chair in original pale green painted finish, the
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 12 Hand Painted French Art Deco Dining/ Cafe/ Garden Chairs, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
hand painted wood dining, cafe or garden chairs. The pieces have a stunning appearance with their
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

A pair of chairs Swedish model
Located in SE
A pair of Gustavian chairs, often appointed as the "Swedish model" made in Stockholm around 1790
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs - A really lovely
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Rococo chair, with original color
By Alexander Thunberg
Located in SE
Chair, rococo, made in Stockholm about 1765, attributed to Alexander Thunberg, not signed. He
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1760s Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Modernistic Wooden Chairs from the 1920 s, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
These three chairs were designed and made for a specific client in Vienna, Austria. They were
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1920s Austrian Modern Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key motif at the base of the seat. Striped crushed fabric, in the Italian Louis XVI neocl...
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1920s Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 French Louis XV Style Early 20th C. Distressed Paint Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
early 20th century. Featuring classic carved wood frames, these chairs are beautifully paint-decorated
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous American Victorian painted yellow wrought iron wire Grand shoe shining stand by Royal
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Fauteuil en Cabriolet
Located in Hudson, NY
Reupholstered with custom embroidered fabric. Provenance: sold Sotheby's, early 20th century, The Estate of Charles Ryskamp. From an estate in Corning, NY.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Bergere with Palm Beach Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century Louis XVI painted bergere chair with palm beach fabric. This elegant
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th c. Louis XV Style Carved Wood Painted Cane Seat Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Perfectly patinated set of Louis XV style dining chairs. 6 seat cushions also included. Cushions
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

A set of four period Gustavian chairs scraped to original paint and newly covere
Located in Atlanta, GA
scraped to reveal traces of their original paint. These chairs embody the restrained elegance and natural
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Pine

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
$7,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six French 19th Century Ivory Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A set of Six French 19th century Ivory painted and parcel-gilt Chairs with Caned Seats.
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III Letter Box/Stand, Hand Painted, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
The box has a lidded top, and serpentine front, set on a four-legged base with a medial shelf. Note: This item is one single piece, the top and the stand are fixed together. Dimens...
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18th Century English Georgian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Gorgeous Set of 4 Painted and Newly Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
with original paint in a neutral gray with ivory touches. There are also 2 matching side chairs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie English Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons Shackleton
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and very rare set of four English late-18th century satinwood painted armchairs attributed
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Late 18th Century English George III Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved wide seat rail with grape leaves and grapes central decoration, upholstered seat, raised on exaggerated saber legs. Provenance; Estate of William Hodgins, Interior...
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1810s English Regency Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Folk Art Country Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Kurbits Folk Art pair of carver chairs in hand-painted faux wood grain with excellent
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swedish Allmoge Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
backrest with its asymmetrical corona. It still wears traces of its original paint in patinated ochres and
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19th Century Swedish Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Paint

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in SE
A pair of transition chairs made in Stockholm about 1780:s. Chairs that are made between the rococo
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and decorative early 20th century French fauteuil with a fine green painted and gilt
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Rare Seven Piece Paint Decorated English Adams Parlor Set with Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, distinguished by exquisite paint decoration, fine craftsmanship, and refined symmetry. The set includes a settee
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs are upholstered in luxurious mohair for
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An amazing pair of French 19th century Louis XV style painted bergère armchairs. The armchairs
Category

19th Century French Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane

Edwardian Satinwood And Painted Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With mostly all new caning . Finely painted . With square back with chariot and charioteer center
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Late 18th Century Folk Art Chair, Norway 1790’s
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptional Scandinavian folk art chair dating to circa 1790, originating from the border region
Category

1790s Norwegian Folk Art Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Charming Armchair with Scene Decoration Painted in Medallion, England XIXth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming armchair with scene decoration painted in medallion, England XIXth. Stripped and glued by
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Antique Regency Ebonised Faux Bamboo Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE PAINTED SIDE CHAIRS Made from pine with simulated bamboo decoration throughout
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Early 19th Century British Regency Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Pine

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
fabric The chair is stable in construction. Made in painted pine.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a Heraldic
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18th Century Italian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simple ebonized rail with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Victorian Adjustable Music Chair Beethoven 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Victorian black-painted concert chair with an adjustable leather seat on a hinged mechanism
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a
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Early 20th Century French Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century French Provincial Carved and Painted Begere
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century French Provincial carved and painted Bergere with blush velvet. A very fine
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18th Century French Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair in a single family's collection for 75 years. Stunning hand-carved chrysanthemum motif, with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite set of four Gustavian vintage chairs, Sweden around 1810. Finely carved, cream painted
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Grisaille Painted Bergeres
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of antique Louis XVI style grisaille painted bergeres, 19th century. With original grisaille
Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Table Pair of Chairs with Tulip Motif
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 20th-century Swedish folk art set consisting of one small side table and two chairs, all
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

20Thc Children s Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original black painted bow back Child's Windsor chairs in fine condition. These fun
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

20Thc Children
s Windsor Chairs, Pair
20Thc Children
s Windsor Chairs, Pair
$1,260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late American Empire Carved And Painted Rocker, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well carved and constructed, white paint finished late American Empire rocker. The rocker with a
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Metal Basket Weave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of Swedish painted Gustavian late c18th side chairs. This desirable model have rounded
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Armorial Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows, Circa 1810
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English Georgian Armorial Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, circa 1810. A
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of 6 Blue Leather Gold Embossed French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite and rare unique set of 6 French Louis XVI dining chairs in an antique white painted
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

1770s Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

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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 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.