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Limited Edition Halabala Cocktail Chair Model H237
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Cocktail Chair by The Rare Chair Company a breathtaking tribute to 1930s design and craftsmanship
Category
1920s British Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Bentwood
Limited Edition Halabala Cocktail Chair Model H237
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Introducing the Halabala H-237 Art Deco Cocktail Chair by The Rare Chair Company a stunning
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Hans Vollmer
Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464, circa 1902
By Hans Vollmer, Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication
Located in Zagreb, HR
Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation, Vienna
This rare chair featuring a geometric form is a fine example
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Up to Three Bentwood Chairs Jacob and Joseph Kohn Austria, 1910
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, Austria
furniture makers Jacob & Josef Kohn. Produced circa 1910.
Those rare chairs has wonderful flower
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Chair Hall Side Bedroom
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
piece that is very decorative and usable.
Quite a rare chair, that would look great in the right
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Tarleton, GB
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Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Rare Folding Chair
Located in Plainville, KS
Upholstered seat and back. Frame folds.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Rare Antique Chairs
$7,900
Rare Elm Country Chair
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Highly unusual elm country chair. Standing on square tapered legs with an "H" frame. The arms are
Category
Early 1800s British Regency Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,222
Very rare Brighton Beach chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Very rare Brighton Beach chair made popular during the Victorian era, was designed to get the
Category
19th Century English Rare Antique Chairs
Rare Distinguished Chippendale Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare distinguished Chippendale chair, reupholstered in leather with conviction.
Category
19th Century Unknown Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Hide
PERIOD SWEDISH ROCOCO(5) CHAIRS(RARE)
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Five chairs in their original blue color.One chair a little
larger but this one considered
Category
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$14,000 / set
Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning
Category
19th Century American Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare High Bentwood Chair by Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Ebonized Bentwood stool-height chair by Thonet with caned seat.
Height. 40" | Seat Height
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane
Rare Pre Prohibition Jung Brewery Tavern Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1900s Jung Brewery tavern chairs. In 1896, Philipp Jung purchased the Obermann Brewing Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
$4,900 / set
Rare Couple of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Pair of Chinese chairs made of precious elm wood. The perfect balance between minimal deign and the
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
$2,310 / set
Rare American Painted Windsor Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare American painted Windsor chair. Extra wide shallow shape.
Category
19th Century Unknown Rare Antique Chairs
A Rare Marquetry Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rare Anglo-Dutch walnut and marquetry side chair with marquetry in the crest rail, styles, splat
Category
18th Century and Earlier English George II Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$22,500
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Chauffeuses (Low Chairs)
By Georges Jacob
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Louis XVI "chauffeuses", or low chairs, pearl-grey painted with a lyre back
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Extremly rare Thonet Mazowia chair with art noveau motif
By Mazowia
Located in Békéscsaba, HU
Extremly rare Thonet Mazowia chair.
Beautiful rare art noveau motif.
Perfect condition,original
Category
1920s Polish Vienna Secession Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Wien J&J Kohn Pair of Chairs
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
Originally restored pair of chairs from Wien J&J Kohn is the maker. Treated with selackpolitur new
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$3,551 / set
Rare Constructivist Yellow Painted Folding Chair
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare constructivist folding chair painted with is original yellow color.Probably unique artist
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Set 6 Viennesee Biedermeier Solid Walnut Chairs 1840
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare set of 6 solid walnut Biedermeier Chairs, Austria 1840.
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Mahogany Correction Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of very interesting tall-back chairs once used for the correction of a child's posture. Hinge
Category
19th Century British Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,200 / set
Rare Pair of Chinese Elaborately Carved 19th Century Chairs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Antique interesting chairs one with arms and one without, all carved with scenes, fruit, leaves
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Chairs
Rare 19th Century Slipper Chair, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A very rare, superb quality early 19th century, Regency period slipper chair, or cocktail chair
Category
1810s European Regency Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Original Beech Stained Chair by Eugene Gaillard, circa 1900
By Eugène Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
A rare original beech stained chair by Eugene Gaillard with perforated back which is decorated with
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare pair of old Hickory lounge chairs. Since these chairs are handmade, there is a slight
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$6,200 / set
Rare Pair of Renaissance Sgabelli
Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Extremely well and deeply carved rare pair of Italian Renaissance side chairs, called sgabelli
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,850 / set
Rare Empire Desk Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Empire desk or side chair, with original leather and carved,painted and gilded legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$7,105
Richard Riemerschmid Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau rare pair oak chairs
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in London, GB
A very good and rare pair of oak Arts
Crafts chairs by the German architect designer, Richard
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gillows Magnificent and Rare Set of Mahogany Hall Chairs, circa 1790
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in New York, NY
The four chairs of the finest quality mahogany, the backs with an oval six spoked compass design
Category
1790s English Georgian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Pair of Elaborately Carved Baroque Hall Chairs, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Renaissance period chairs, with elaborately carved structure, painted with burnished gold
Category
19th Century Italian Rare Antique Chairs
Antique English George II Period Mahogany Windsor Armchair, circa 1750
Located in GB
stamped with the initials JBH. This rare chair is in good condition with a fine color and patination. A
Category
1750s British George II Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 19th Century Miniature Water Gilded Carved Wood Cane Seat Childs Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare 19th century miniature water gilded carved wood cane seat childs chair, sometimes referred
Category
19th Century French Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Rare Art Nouveau Chair with Inbuilt Hidden Toilet Seat by Gebrdüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare Art Nouveau chair with inbuilt hidden toilet seat by Gebrdüder Thonet. As seen in the Thonet
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Rare Victorian Gilt Cane Inlaid Bedroom Side Hall Chair, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare late Victorian gilt cane inlaid bedroom side hall chair.
Dates from circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane
Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian ebonized mother-of-pearl cane inlaid bedroom chair. Came from the Master's
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Very Rare Set of Twelve Anglo Dutch Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs
By Daniel Marot
Located in London, Middlesex
one to assume that they were made by Dutch trained craftsmen and a number of similar chairs, often in
Category
Early 17th Century English Baroque Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Very Rare Pair of 18th c. Italian Fireplace Chairs.
Located in Milan, IT
Small 18th century italian carved walnut chairs, with new green leather upholstery.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Very Rare 19th Century Brass Rocking Chair with Minimal Rock
Located in London, GB
Very rare 19th century brass rocking chair with minimal rock.
Category
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Chairs
Rare Swivel Chair from Stoll Produced in the 1920s-1930s
By Stoll
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Rare swivel chair from Stoll produced in the 1920s-1930s. Comes in it's original condition with a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Late 18th Century English Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of late 18th century English giltwood side chairs, the fretted backs depicting
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Rare Antique Chairs
Rare Pair of George III Mahogany Child
s Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Rare pair of George III mahogany child's chairs, the shaped back incorporating a solid vase splat
Category
19th Century English George III Rare Antique Chairs
$2,389 / set
Pair of Rare Windsor Jamaican Comb Back Mahogany Chairs, circa 1820s
By Francis Trumble
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Francis Trumble. Philadelphian renowned chair maker. This pair are a rare Jamaican
Category
Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany
Rare Set of 6 Ocean Liner Chairs, England – Early 20th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Superb English-made nautical furniture dating from the early 20th century.
Each of these six swivel seats is made of mahogany and brass. A mahogany seat base rotates, its slightly ro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
George Jakob Hunzinger New York 19th Century Rare Painted Chair 1876
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE JAKOB HUNZINGER (1835-1898) Germany/ USA
Chair 1876
Yellow and blue painted
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle
Back Stool
Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed
Category
17th Century Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Yew
Rare English George II Yew Wood Rush Seated Side Chair, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An extremely rare mid-18th century English George II solid yew wood rush seated side chair, circa
Category
1740s English George II Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Yew
Very Rare Original
Tripolina
Chairs by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare set of the 'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph B. Fenby.
The
Category
1890s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Rare Victorian circa 1890 Gilt Cane Inlaid Bedroom Side Hall Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian gilt cane inlaid bedroom side hall chair. Came from the Master's Lodge
Category
1890s British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane
Antique Rare Set of Four Mahogany Georgian Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare set of four mahogany Georgian dining chairs, dating from circa 1800.
Fantastic age
Category
18th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Chair Side
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid bedroom side chair. Came from the Master's Lodge
Category
1890s British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Rare Victorian circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian mother of pearl inlaid bedroom side chair. Came from the Master's Lodge
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Rare Victorian Gilt Cane Inlaid Bedroom Side Hall Chair, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare late Victorian gilt cane inlaid bedroom side hall chair.
Dates from circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane
Important Early and Rare Gilded Paul Follot Art Nouveau Club Chairs, 1911
By Paul Follot
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This pair of club chairs is designed by the well-known French Art Deco designer Paul Follot. Follot
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Important Early and Rare Gilded Paul Follot Art Nouveau Club Chairs, 1911
By Paul Follot
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This pair of club chairs is designed by the well-known French Art Deco designer Paul Follot. Follot
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Important Early and Rare Gilded Paul Follot Art Nouveau Club Chairs, 1911
By Paul Follot
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This pair of club chairs is designed by the well-known French Art Deco designer Paul Follot. Follot
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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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
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2021Depending 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, 2021There 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.
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