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His and Hers Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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This a marriage of two similar Chinese 1800’s chairs. Great as a her and his.
Measures: Chair 1
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Gorgeous Pair of 19th, '1800's' Century Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of 19th(1800's) century Chinese hardwood arm chairs.
Absolutely gorgeous pair of skillfully
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of (5) Antique 1800's
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 1800’s.
This Antique armchair is FIERCELY FABULOUS!!! This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
1800s Antique Leather, (6) French Henri II Style, Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Set of 6 1800s Antique Leather, (6) French Henri II Style, Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Category
Antique 19th Century European Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 36.25 in W 1.75 in D 17.5 in
1800s Period Pair of Dining or Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of late 19th century chairs. Charming fabric but can be reupholstered with COM
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1800s French Louis XIII
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Lyre Back Side Chair circa Mid-1800's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English mahogany lyre back chair drew its design element from the Greek Classical period
Category
Antique 1850s English Sheraton Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Bergere & Stool, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Nailhead, Bergere & Stool with Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35 in W 21 in D 24 in
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
ca 1800 English oak rocking chair
Lovely chair, chair is in very good vintage condition
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
1800s Pair Ornate Dark Mahogany Armchairs Silk Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1800s silk armchairs with decorative detailing on the fabric and a dark mahogany wood tone frame
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch Round
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Biedermeier chairs
Completely restored, upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s
French chair with
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Antique 1890s French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1
Located in LONDON, GB
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s
Located in PEGO, ES
late 1800s, His and Hers chair set
Beautiful natural and original walnut frames with original fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “kubbstol” or “kubbestol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. The kubbestol
Category
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
chairs have the entire backs carved out of one piece and these backs still looks as stunning as they did
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Wood
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H 36.6 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique 1800s Mahogany, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1800s mahogany chippendale dining chairs
Set includes 4 side and 2 armchairs.
Fabric is a satin
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Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Mid 1800's French Regency Carve & Gild Wood Bergere w/ Original Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 1800's French Regence Style Carved and Gilt Wood Bergere retaining the original finish in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 46 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Fully Restored Hand Carved French Louis XIV Walnut Wingback Armchair, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
French Louis XIV walnut wingback armchair is a study in stately elegance, with extraordinary comfort. Gracefully contoured wingbacks with double-scrolled frameworks cradle one in lux...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 46.46 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Italian 1800s Walnut Side Chairs with Carved and Gilt Floral Medallions, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut side chairs from circa 1800 with carved and gilt floral medallion adorning
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French walnut plank seat hall chairs on cabriole legs in the Louis XV taste. The tall chair
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Set of 6 Circa 1800s Swedish Painted Oak Provincial Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 Gustavian dining chairs of wonderful quality with rounded backs, open work, and cut
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.19 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
offer it to you.
We can also supply 1800s biedermeier carver chairs in the same style available
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
offer it to you.
We can also supply 1800s biedermeier carver chairs in the same style available
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
lines will make this set of six Italian walnut chairs circa 1800 an excellent addition to any dining
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
French Antique Wabisabi Chair - Two Available
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure. The handmade craftsmanship details on these
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Primitive Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful primitive 19th Century Irish Hedge Chair in ash. Wonderful piece with great patina and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Primitive Chairs
Materials
Ash
Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair - a true masterpiece of Victorian
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Painted Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted pine chair-table from the Netherlands made in the 1800’s. This functional antique is a
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Late 1800s Hand Carved Solid Walnut Ladies Desk Chair with Perfect Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional design and highly stylish antique office chair.
This remarkable antique chair from the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 30.3 in W 23.2 in D 19.3 in
High Back Chair with Caryatid Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved high back armchair with caryatid head and scrolled arms, 19th century
Measure: Seat 17" H
Arm: 29" H.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
and light, but also proud and resolute. Each chair has an urn form back with bookmatched veneer. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Beechwood Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of French beechwood chairs upholstered with paisley linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech, Linen
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century 'Os de Mouton' walnut chair. The high back chair is raised by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-made from pine with a heart
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Pine
English Sheraton Armchair from the Early 1800s, Made of Mahogany Wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Beautiful English armchair from the first half of the 19th century, in Sheraton style and made of mahogany wood. It features rich paintings throughout its surface, with an enchanting...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 43.71 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
36" (squared)
depth 18.5" x width 21"
Please include in the purchase notes which chair(s) you
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair upon Cabriole Legs
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Corner Chair with Pierced Slats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 18th/ Early 19th c., English George III carved mahogany corner chair with each side with
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 30 in W 31.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Style French Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV Style French Painted Arm Chairs with Reupholstered Fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Nineteenth Century Finely Crafted Wooden and Straw Chairs, Late1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian nineteenth century Finely crafted wooden and straw chairs, late1800s
Set of six chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 41.34 in W 17.92 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs With Velvet Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
Matching Set of 4 Antique Victorian Parlour/Occasional Chairs
A rare set of matching chairs of
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina.
These rare and solid oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 38 in W 21 in D 19 in
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative square and circular Walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 25.25 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish wabi sabi style folk art chair
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Swedish folk art chair in solid dark stained wood made by a very talented craftsman in the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Red Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair was made sometime in the 1800s in Italy. Has beautiful hand carved ornamental carvings
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bergere Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Woven Rattan Basket Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique woven basket chair from Sweden made around the late 1800s. The chair is an unusual find
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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1800s Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1800s chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1800s chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the 1800s chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1800s chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Ford Madox Brown, Charles Locke Eastlake and Cornelius V. Smith each produced at least one beautiful 1800s chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1800s Chair?
A 1800s chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,633, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.
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 1800s Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
- Were there safes in the 1800s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
- What is a glider chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A glider chair is a type of rocking chair that moves like a swing seat.
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