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What is a sedan chair used for?
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A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Chinese sedan chair, China, late 19th century.
This colorful and extraordinary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
AntiqueFrench Silver Miniature Sedan Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique French 800 silver miniature sedan chair, Circa 1870 in date.
The sedan
Category
Antique 1870s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Sedan Chair Dated Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique Dutch Silver Sedan Chair Dated Circa 1900
Lovely heavy gauge of silver with typical scenes
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in
Category
Antique 1850s Baroque Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
$10,562
Unique full size sedan chair/sedan carriage from the late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique full size sedan chair/carriage from the late 19th century with great original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Sedan Chair 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold square charm pendant designed as a sedan chair and its bearers
Category
20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
