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Very Rare Fully Restored Howard Son s Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback armchair Please
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19th Century English High Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jac. van den Bosch t Binnenhuis Art Deco Library Chair or Library Steps, 1916
By Jac van den Bosch, t Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare library chair or library steps opus 1536. Design by Jac. van den Bosch
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1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash

Unique 18th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Three-Legged Chair with Lion
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning handcrafted chair, dated 1770 with a lion head sculpture.  This rare Renaissance Revival
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Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine and Rare Pair of 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlayed Russian Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered bergère chairs covered in a
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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
the chair frame. Chairs like these are very rare. A comparable set of chairs (same basic form, also
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1790s French Directoire Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Ten wooden Dinning Chairs out of Ratibor Castle City of Roth, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
maintain and stack. A very rare set consisting of 10 chairs that will add a decorative and historic feel to
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1920s German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Black and Blue Swivel Side Chairs Styled After John Risley - Set of 2
By John Risley
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Charm To These Rare Finds. These Chairs Are In Beautiful Vintage Condition. The Blue Vinyl
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wilhelminian Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful rare corner chair on which one can sit comfortably. The corner chair dates from
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Late 19th Century German Other Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Braid

18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.
Category

1760s English Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Wilhelminian Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful rare corner chair on which you can sit comfortably. The corner chair dates from
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Late 19th Century German Other Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Aesthetic Movement Thebes Corner Chair by Liberty Co
By Liberty Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement rare ‘Thebes’ walnut corner chair Red velvet seat By Liberty & Co Circa 1885.  
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

201 Armless Chair by Elias Svedberg
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and important, 201 armless chair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet -1947 imported by
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil. Chair has been professionally stained and repolished
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs from Lindome, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of Swedish Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, crafted in the Lindome area outside
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Carved Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with carved rosettes at each corner and
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Rare Antique Chairs

Pair of Fine and Rare 19th Century Mahogany and Gilt Brass Russian Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Russian mahogany and hand-hammered gilt brass inlayed Russian bergères. Beautiful polished Honduran mahogany with gilt brass inlay. Classical Russian details. ...
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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Arts Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

18th Century Directoire Bergère Chair with Paisley Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This rare French bergère chair dates from the late 18th century, during the elegant transitional
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18th Century French Directoire Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century Empire Style Childrens Chair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and rare childrens 'Bergère chair made in Empire style. Made of finely carved beechwood
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1880s French Empire Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School side chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
pictures in the presentation added to show how decorative the chair looks as an accent piece. A rare and
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Beech

Early Cantilever Lounge Chair by Paul Schuitema
By Paul Schuitema
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very original and rare early cantilever chair by Paul Schuitema. In the 1930’s this cantilever
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oak Lounge Chair by Architect Martin Borch, Denmark 1902-1903
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important chair from 1902-1903 by Danish architect Martin Borch (1852-1937) originally
Category

Early 1900s Danish Neoclassical Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

White John Henry Belter Chairs - Set of 2
By John Henry Belter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs are a rare find and are in great condition, making them a highly sought-after addition to any
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1840s American Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Willis Ohler for Erich Schultz Worpsweder Easy Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Worpsweder Easy Chair designed by Willis Ohler for Erich Schultz, crafted in
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1920s German Bauhaus Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Biedermeier Chair, Cherry Wood and Ink, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant and rare Biedermeier chair from South Germany around 1820. Cherry wood veneered and solid
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1820s French Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Paint, Cherry

18th Century French Caned Corner Chair or Chaise De Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French caned chair is a rare blend of elegance and craftsmanship
Category

18th Century French Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Era Campaign Chair with Lidded Ottoman, circa 1890s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare late Victorian folding campaign chair with accompanying lidded storage ottoman chest, circa
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1890s American Late Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Portois Fix, Michael Thonet
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The
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1860s Austrian Baroque Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Art Nouveau Leather Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of rare Art Nouveau leather club chairs made in the early twentieth century probably in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello
Located in London, GB
fascination to any interior. An incredibly rare and special chair, this was traditionally handcrafted from
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Mid-18th Century Swiss Folk Art Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Oak

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, crafted in Vienna
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair of Early 1800s Farmhouse Pine Chair, Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Pair of Norwegian Folk Art Chairs, circa 1800-1820 A significant and rare matched pair of early
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Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine, Wool

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs A very rare original set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver
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1850s Early Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King s Chair Circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
seeking an extraordinary accent piece, this antique Victorian throne chair is a rare find that embodies
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1870s European High Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Salon Chairs by Architect Vilhelm Dahlerup Denmark, c. 1870–1890
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of salon chairs in solid and veneered rosewood, richly carved and decorated, designed by
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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Lajos Kozma Fairy Tale Rococo Chairs, Folkloric Walnut Pair, Hungary, ca. 1925
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Petershagen, DE
Pair of Chairs by Lajos Kozma, Walnut, Hungary, Circa 1925 This rare pair of walnut side chairs
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1920s Hungarian Expressionist Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
rare lounge chair by Bas van Pelt for 'My Home'. A great design in solid wood with a wonderful backrest
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Leather

19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Set of Three Viennese Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1825–1830 This rare set of three
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Signed 1928 Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Solid Oak.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ystad, SE
Rare Rocking Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1928 A highly collectible
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wicker

Rare Full Set Of 12 Regency Period Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Seats
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Armchairs and the rest regular chairs but this set is very UNUSUAL Rare and elegant and with ALL 12 are
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Early 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

1930s Gino Levi Montalcini Italian Design Rationalist Wood Lounge Chair
By Gino Levi-Montalcini
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare rationalist lounge chair Italy, 1927.
Category

1920s Italian Rustic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Three Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
lightness and sophisticated elegancy. These high quality Viennese Biedermeier chairs are very rare and
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin
By Pugin
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Pugin-style gothic golden oak steeple back chairs in
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15th Century and Earlier British Gothic Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890 Rare Teak and leather lounge chair that was formerly used in a Tea Estate in India
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1890s Indian British Colonial Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Oak Jacobean Hall Side or Dining Chairs Early 1600s Country House Antique
Located in London, GB
A remarkable and museum-worthy pair of extremely rare and attractive Jacobean carved oak chairs in
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17th Century British Jacobean Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak, Reupholstered in Style Fabric, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of sculptural lounge chairs / armchairs in solid oak, reupholstered in royal style fabric
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink Paint, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Rare light colour. Solid
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19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist side chair. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Werner Langefeld For ESA Møbelværk Patinated Leather Lounge Chair Denmark 1960s
By Werner Langenfeld
Located in Almelo, NL
minor scratches on the chrome, they are consistent with the chair's age. This rare and unique model is
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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indian Rajasthani A pair of polychrome painted chairs with gilt chord embroidery
Located in London, GB
Indian Rajasthani. A rare pair of period side chairs finely painted in polychrome colours with the
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Early 1900s Indian Moorish Rare Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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.