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Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
By J J Kohn Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bentwood construction with perforated plywood seat from the 1900. Excellent restored. Two pieces available.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a rare set of English Regency style 20th century dining chairs. All arms these chairs are
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Early 20th Century English Regency Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Brazilian Jacaranda Two Chairs and Table Art Nouveau Set, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Brazilian Jacaranda two chairs and table Art Nouveau set, circa 1900. Mission arts and crafts
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Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

A Rare English Georgian Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Rare English Georgian Button Back Desk Chair The Chair has a deeply buttoned leather back and a
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18th Century Georgian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rare set of Ebonized Paint Decorated Adams Dining Chairs 4 Arms 2 Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and finely crafted set of six Adams style dining chairs showcases timeless elegance with
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1910s English Adam Style Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This ultra rare pair of petite-sized French Louis XVI bergère chairs is a superb example of refined
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1880s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French 1930s Rare Modernist Francis Jourdain Attr. Dining Chairs Set
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six modernist stained oak dining chairs with original woven rush seats attributed to
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rare Anglo-Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair of George II Style Early 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE HONGMU CORNER CHAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE Early 19th Century The “ox-yoke
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant set of eight period Gustavian side chairs, crafted in Lindome, Sweden, circa
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as you will see anywhere
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1880s Burmese Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative
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1810s English Regency Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Set of Four Rare 19th Century Portuguese Goa Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four rare rosewood dining chairs from Portuguese Goa, late 1800s. Caned seats have been
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19th Century Portuguese Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Distressed Paint Set 12 Signed Maison Jansen Caned Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI painted cane dining chairs
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1920s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Walnut

Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, circa 1850, Origin Telemark, Norway
Located in New York, NY
Rare Norweigen Kubbestol, circa 1850, origin: Telemark, Norway Rosemaling and acanthus carvings in
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19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fir, Paint

Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting
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19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting
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19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century deer antler chair artistically constructed with both red deer and fallow deer
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19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Antler

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs Mid 18th Century Same chair is in the National
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Rare Antique Chairs

Kaare Klint Rare Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining chairs, model 3758 and 3758A Niger
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Set of 10 Italian Rococo Dining Chairs with Distressed Patina, c.1800
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional and rare set of 10 Italian Rococo dining chairs, crafted in solid beechwood and
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Early 19th Century Italian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Inlaid Brass and Velvet
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Early 19th Century European Empire Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Side Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Pair of mahogany Gothic Hall Chairs – Fine Quality Side Chairs An antique
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1880s British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
A Fine Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs From His Majesty's Ministerial Home Office
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19th Century English William IV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Set of 22 Nineteenth Century Antique Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Large Set of 22 mid-19th century Dining Chairs Constructed from Honduran mahogany, prized for
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19th Century English Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Important Antique Rare GUSTAV STICKLEY Window Seat - from year 1900 - W8359
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Important Antique Rare Gustav Stickley Window Seat - from year 1900 - W8359 This is a rare and
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from
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Early 19th Century American Country Rare Antique Chairs

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Cane, Wood

18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in SE
became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1760 and died before 1790. It is very rare that chairs
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1760s Swedish Rococo Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch, Giltwood

Rare Seven Piece Paint Decorated English Adams Parlor Set with Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare seven-piece English Adams style parlor set is a remarkable example of neoclassical design
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Distressed Tortoise Bamboo Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this rare and collectible bamboo chair today!
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Early 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

A pair of English 18th century Chippendale period George III armchairs. rare
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Central England, GB
rare pair of high quality 18th century English chairs are in very good original condition with good
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18th Century English Chippendale Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Early 19th Century Child s Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare Child's Windsor Armchair. Made predominantly of yew wood and ash with a figured elm seat
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19th Century English George IV Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm, Yew

Antique Indian Chair With Kachina s
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare Indian chair with carved faces in northwest coast style. Carved wooden snakes on the arms
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Early 1900s American Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A substantial find, I
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1860s English High Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Primitive Indian Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional and rare 19th century Indian chair, the primitive hand crafted hardwood construction
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19th Century Indian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eighteen George III Style Dining Chairs After the design by George Hepplewhite Carved
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Late 19th Century English George III Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th
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18th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original
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1760s English George III Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew
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1790s English Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Set of 12 Hand Painted French Art Deco Dining/ Cafe/ Garden Chairs, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original ensemble of 12 early 20th century or French Art Deco / Early Mid-Century Modern
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Rattan Chair by R. Wengler, Copenhagen
By Robert Wengler
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A rare vintage rattan chair by renowned Danish maker Robert Wengler, often regarded as the father
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Set of rare antique rustic kneeling chairs from the mountains huts around Lake Maggiore in Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy
Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy
$1,851 Sale Price / item
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19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very
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1820s French Restauration Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This series of four beautiful and rare
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Original Josef Hoffmann Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare and unique wooden
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

18th Century Swedish Child s Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rustic craftsmanship and
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18th Century Swedish Rustic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Slipper Medallion Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
These French Slipper Medallion chairs are a rare find. In France, they are called "chauffeuses
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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Damask

Set of Six 18th century Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Germany. These original antique Baroque chairs are a rare find. They have a beautifully carved decor with
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1740s German Baroque Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer
Located in Milano, IT
corrosion, this chair is built to last. The woods used, now rare and expensive, give the chair unparalleled
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19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Kitchen Dining Chairs Having Rare Ears To Shaped Top Rail Of Double Row Spindlebacks, Over Rushed Seats
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Carved Ebonised Wood Grand Tour Military Trophy Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare 19th-century Italian chair, crafted from ebonised wood, is a stunning example of Grand
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1860s Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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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.