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Rare Copenhagen Chair in oak by Mogens Voltelen
By Ivan Schlechter, Mogens Voltelen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Copenhagen' easy chair in oak and full-grain leather. Designed in 1936 by Mogens Voltelen and
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s. Original condition Singed on the frame. Two pieces available. Price for both
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th C Early American ladder back chair with arms. Dated 1745
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare early and untouched chair bearing the date. 18th c. Dated 1745. The images will speak
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1740s American Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Stunning Stylish Pair of Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Solid Wooden Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing condition chairs. The design and the look of these rare chairs
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880
By J.&J. Khon 1, Thonet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare pair of Vienna Secession chairs circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very Rare Original Liberty s London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London signed Qing
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
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1890s English Campaign Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly
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19th Century Neoclassical Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

1920s Restored Rare Swivel Barber Beech Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Adjustable headrest in leather - 2 items available - high of seat 48 cm
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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Beech

Rare limbert Hall Chair - stickley era cir 1910 W5703 20 percent off SALE
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Rare Limbert Hall Chair - W5703 ON SALE 20 percent now MARKED with Limbert sign and with KEYS
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of James II Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of James II walnut and cane hall chairs, the turned finials over profusely
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1680s English James II Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rare Set Of SEVEN Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1900-01 - W7218 This is an
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and
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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood
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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood fully and professional restored nur stained and four times lacquered from circa 1900. Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn. Up to six available.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Set of Six Beautiful Original Thonet Dining Chairs. Ready for a new home.
Category

1920s Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

George Walton. A Rare Arts Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts walnut high back 'Philippines begere chair'. The serpentine
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare set of four corner chairs at. Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of four bentwood corner chairs in polished oak with black leatherette seats . The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Alvar Aalto Chair of Our Times Aikaamme Tuote in Stained Birch, 1929
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Rare Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs, for Rena Rosenthal
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Rare Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs for Rena Rosenthal, NYC, Upholstered in a off White Velvet
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina. These rare and solid oak
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 6 Metal Windsor Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rare and interesting set of 6 chairs from the Philadelphia Public Library reading rooms circa
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century leather not original
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair
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Late 18th Century British Jacobean Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pauli Blomstedt, set of rare 1930s tubular steel chairs, Merivaara, Finland
By Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
design, these swivel chairs are in their original condition, making them rare collectible furniture
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Early 20th Century Finnish Bauhaus Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Rare Period 1740-60s era Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
various décor styles. Crafted with cabriole legs and delicate carved accents, this rare antique chair
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1740s Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs with Star Design, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and uncommon set of four riveted wrought-iron chairs of unusual design, with cutout star
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Dutch Art Deco side chair by Bas van Pelt, 1920s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare and early, documented dining chair by Bastiaan Johannes “Bas” van Pelt (1900–1945) - Dutch
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century One of the best
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19th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood
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19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original circa 1900 Tibetan
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Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob and Josef Kohn label.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair
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19th Century American Rustic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm, Rush

Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Modern Chairs by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare original paired Fan-Back Chairs designed by Adolf Loos (1870-1933) circa 1908
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare, 18th Century American or Bermuda Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair. Featuring a shaped crest rail with fiddle back style splat and a shaped seat with scroll
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18th Century American Queen Anne Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Gorgeous 19th Century Side Chairs from Rare Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI pair of side chairs from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral
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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details
By Collinson Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. A rare Aesthetic Movement Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare French Empire Chair - From the Collection of Ann Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare, French Regency Chair owned by Ann and Gordon Getty, an original antique prototype (dated 1810
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Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Rare French Louis XV Paint Decorated Corbielle Style Bergere Club Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare French Louis XV paint-decorated corbeille style bergère club chair is a superb example of
Category

1920s French Louis XV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inverted trumpe...
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19th Century American American Craftsman Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair, France 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a French Bobbin Rush Corner chair made in the beginning of 20th
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1910s French French Provincial Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. A rare and museum-worthy pair, these Victor Aimone lounge chairs represent the pinnacle of 19th
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height
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Early 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with
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1760s English Georgian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on tapering legs ending in casters.
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1920s English Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On
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1830s English William IV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Rare Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
. Perfect for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentically rare Kipp Stewart chair set that
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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Rare Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare antique chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and walnut, all rare antique chairs available were constructed with great care. Rare 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. Rare antique chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many rare antique chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn produced popular rare antique chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Antique Chairs?

Prices for rare antique chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, rare antique chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,994.

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 Rare 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.