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201 Armless Chair by Elias Svedberg
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Knoll International. The 201 armless chair was made 1947- 1951 in Sweden and is in very good condition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mahogany and leather Klismos chair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mahogany Klismos chair with light brown leather seat made in the early part of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian (18/19th Century) bergere armchairs with beige painted and carved frames
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19th Century Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Desk or Dining Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful Swedish white washed side or office chair with carved details.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Combination Chair and Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive combined chair and table. This folk art combination furniture is a good example of 19th
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Victorian White Cotton in Deconstructed Style Tufted Scroll-Back Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning original Victorian lounge chair, professionally restored in a deconstructed style. Newly
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19th Century Swedish Victorian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Pine

Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Antique Swedish club chairs. Crafted in the neoclassical revival, some would say
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of slender Gustavian chairs, Sweden, circa 1780. The gently curved ladder-backs
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Set of six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six Swedish 18th century Gustavian dining chairs. One of the chairs with flower carving
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.
Located in Stockholm, SE
, active in Stockholm, Sweden between 1834-1861. Beautiful "Emma" chair like style with a eye-catching
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four 18th Century Gustavian Period Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810.
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Circa 1800s painted Gustavian side chair with decorative flower carving
Located in London, GB
Delightful painted late c18th Swedish Gustavian chair. Retaining much of its original paint there
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Lambswool, Art Deco, Swedsih Modern
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, originating from Sweden in the 1930s, bears
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Birch, Elm, Lambskin

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Set of six fine 19th century Gustavian chairs with the original padding and muslin. dry scraped to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six 19th century Gustavian laughing chairs in their original condition. Ca 1800, Sweden.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 12 Antique Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Impressive set of 12 Swedish Gustavian chairs. In a warm grey paint with clear signs of age. Pure
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier dining chairs in mahogany with turned and fluted legs. Set-in seat is fully cushioned
Category

19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wicker

Early 20th Century Set of Six Baroque Style Dining Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of six 1920's Baroque style dinning chairs. Turned Beech wood frames. Recently velvet
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 piece set of late Gustavian (circa 1800) era dining chairs with fluted legs and carved floret and
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Late 18th/Early 19th Century, Painted Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of early side chairs, having a polychromed finish, showing natural wear, each with a molded
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

A set of four period Gustavian chairs scraped to original paint and newly covere
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined set of four period Gustavian chairs from Sweden, late 18th to early 19th century, each
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Linen, Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Rococo Style from 1860s
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs in Rococo style, manufacturing in Sweden, circa 1860. Slung front carved
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1860s Swedish Rococo Revival Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, David Blomberg Attributed
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight jugendstil chairs (two armchairs and six chairs) by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gentleman s Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Slightly oversized, this solid birch armchair with straight back splats and crest, was part of a "Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed ...
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs crafted of solid birch, the classically curved back crest adorned with a carved, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, eboni...
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
Located in Vienna, AT
Karl Johan, intarsia decoration with antique figures, blackened turned backrest. The seat upholstered. Very good original condition.
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1840s Swedish Karl Johan Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 14 lacquered Queen Anne influenced dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 14 lacquered queen anne influenced dining chairs circa 1920. Set comprises of 12 single
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Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Paint

Set of Three Elegant Mahogany, Empire Style Chairs, One Pair and a Single Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous chairs white great patina and beautiful lines on these Swedish Empire style chairs. They
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Early 20th Century European Empire Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the reign of the French-born Swedish king, Karl Johan, a very lovely set of six dining chairs
Category

1840s Swedish Karl Johan Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

18th Century Rustic country Primitive Folk Art Stool
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Primitive Folk Art Chair from Northern Sweden. This charming chair is a true
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Venetian Style Carved, Gilt and Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very special set of 6 Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo style dining side chairs featuring tall
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1890s Italian Baroque Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs.  Each
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of 1930’s European Leather Lounge
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930’s European Leather Lounge Chairs. Original leather patina with nailhead details
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Armchairs, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
. Matching a Sofa of the same style in another listing, this lovely pair of lounge chairs is simplified
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Chair Desk Swedish Mahogany Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair desk Swedish mahogany brown Sweden. Armchair made during the early 19th century in Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Arm Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish -White oak -Ivory Boucle Fabric Dimensions 26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H Seat Height - 16” Item must be White Glove delivered or crated
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Chair Armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 black Sweden. An armchair made during the Rococo period in
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Folk Art Child’s Chair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th Century folk art chair. Scraped to original paint.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Captain s Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Cent) birch arm chair with lyre carved back and blue and red
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
By Karl Johan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with
Category

1920s Swedish Karl Johan Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early, Swedish Allmoge Poker / Stove Chair, Origin: Sweden, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Early, Swedish allmoge poker / stove chair, origin: Blekinge, Southern Sweden, circa 1750
Category

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.
Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Stump Chair late 1700 century
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Stump Chair ca 1650–1700 Crafted from driftwood sourced in Dalarna, Northern
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1690s Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish, Gustavian Bucket Chairs, about 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chairs. Made in Stockholm about 1800. Attributed to Ephraim
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

18th C. Swedish Rococo 2-Chair Back Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo two-chair back style settee with upholstered seat, from the 18th century
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.
Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charming Antique Folk Art Swedish Children s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique children’s chair in folk art. The chair is from Northern Sweden and made around
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier Gold Floral Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Cent) cherrywood arm chairs with filigree heart shaped
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

Swedish Wing-Back Chairs, 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare Swedish wing-back chairs, circa 1750.
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th-Century Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A refined pair of 18th-century Swedish Louis XVI armchairs, elegantly crafted from beech wood and
Category

18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Swedish Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Swedish antique chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Swedish antique chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and softwood. Swedish 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. Rococo, Baroque and Neoclassical Swedish antique chairs are consistently popular styles. Swedish antique chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet and Ephraim Stahl are consistently popular.

How Much are Swedish Antique Chairs?

Swedish antique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,999, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $159,900.

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 Swedish Antique Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.