Antique Griffin Chair
19th Century Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Oak, Bentwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
1820s English Neoclassical Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany, Lacquer
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Cane, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Griffin Chair
Oak, Upholstery
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Fabric, Mahogany
1880s Portuguese Baroque Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Hardwood
19th Century Gothic Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
1880s French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
1870s Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
19th Century British Adam Style Antique Griffin Chair
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Stained Glass, Oak
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
1890s German Antique Griffin Chair
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
1950s English Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Griffin Chair
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Antique Griffin Chair
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Griffin Chair
Majolica
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Wood, Rosewood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Griffin Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Antique Griffin Chair
Glass, Oak
1880s Scottish Gothic Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
16th Century British Gothic Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
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19th Century European Gothic Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut, Leather
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
1750s English Chippendale Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
1920s Japanese Prairie School Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Griffin Chair
Brass
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Griffin Chair
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Russian Antique Griffin Chair
1920s French French Provincial Antique Griffin Chair
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Griffin Chair
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Griffin Chair
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century European Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Griffin Chair
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Griffin Chair
Wood, Textile
19th Century Italian Antique Griffin Chair
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Griffin Chair
Oak
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Griffin Chair
Cherry
19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Griffin Chair
Fabric, Mahogany
1830s British Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1880s French Empire Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Antique Griffin Chair
1880s French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
1880s French Empire Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
1870s French Antique Griffin Chair
1850s French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany, Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery
1860s American Arts and Crafts Antique Griffin Chair
Upholstery, Oak
1850s Napoleon III Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
1850s Napoleon III Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
1850s Napoleon III Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Griffin Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century American Gothic Antique Griffin Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Griffin Chair
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Griffin Chair
Iron
19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Griffin Chair
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Griffin Chair
Chenille, Walnut
1880s French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Ormolu
1880s English Victorian Antique Griffin Chair
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Antique Griffin Chair
Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Griffin Chair
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Griffin Chair
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Griffin Chair
19th Century American Renaissance Antique Griffin Chair
Walnut
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Griffin Chair
Marble
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Griffin Chair
Fabric, Oak
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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.
- 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 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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