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Antique Bankers Chairs

Early 20th C. Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling & Swivelling Banker's Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling, tilting and Swivelling Banker's Chair
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

1930s Heywood Wakefield Walnut Swivelling & Tilting Rolling Banker Office Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
". Seat interior width is 19.5" in width and seat interior depth is 18.5". Rare walnut banker's chair.
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco bankers chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Figured walnut banding with chestnut
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Bankers Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian patinated Oak bankers desk Chair on wheels. Mesures 21.5" in width, 22
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Longhorn tip chair came from a banker's estate in Sacramento, California, circa 1870. Original
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1870s American Antique Bankers Chairs

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Upholstery, Horn

Antique Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
H 49 in W 30 in D 22 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to
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1760s English George III Antique Bankers Chairs

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Hardwood

American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Miami, FL
superb banker's lamp / Emeralite with red / orange opaline glass shade and brass base was made around
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Bankers Chairs

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Brass

Armchairs David Blomberg Attributed, circa 1909
By David Bloomberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
built by Ferdinand Boberg for banker Mauritz Philipson in 1909. Three chairs available. Price is for
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Elm

Josef Hoffmann Wood Table for Kohn, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
banker Fritz Wa¨rndorfer and the artist Koloman Moser he established the Wiener Werksta¨tte, which was to
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Large 19th Century Russian Neoclassic Brass Decorated Mahogany Baskets
Located in Hudson, NY
and Parisian life. He was both an international banker, investment specialist, and business investor
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1880s Baltic Neoclassical Antique Bankers Chairs

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Brass

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
family of Dutch bankers, Hope had travelled extensively spending several years in the Middle East and
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1810s British Regency Antique Bankers Chairs

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Mahogany, Giltwood

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Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super piece of country furniture. Very honest piece. Totally original patina No re-polishing or restorations Sturdy construction. Free UK shipping. ...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Bankers Chairs

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Elm, Ash

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seati...
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1940s American American Classical Antique Bankers Chairs

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Birch Stained Solid Walnut Bankers Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This solid walnut bankers chair with birch stain is made in a Bank of England style and exudes sophistication, with its rich wood finish, ergonomic design, and historical significanc...
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20th Century American Industrial Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Historical Swiss German Art Deco Modern Production Swivel Stool Patinated Oak
By Giroflex Stoll, Stoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Historical Mid-Century Modern Swiss German Industrial swivel stool by Albert Stoll II for Giroflex Stoll, Switzerland. Ergonomic round dimpled oak seat sits atop the first patented s...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5032 Victorian, mahogany, swivel desk chair, having shaped back rail with a carved splat below and a caned seat with a new cushion flanked by outswept, pad arms, all standing on ca...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed industrial machinist's chair. c.1940 Likely a historical marriage of two chairs, the backrest bearing the Leabank stamp. Although height adjustable, it doesn't seem to ...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen. Made in oak, seat upholstered in light gray canvas fabric. Swivel and tilt function made in iron. The seat height is adjustable. Manufactur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Iron

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage armchair. Hand crafted circa 1970 in a masculine style, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in metal cas...
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Late 20th Century American Antique Bankers Chairs

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Leather, Wood

A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep curving back top rail with slats and arching Shepherds Crook Arm Rests. The Chair has a s...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Antique Two Tier Hand Carved Victorian Pokerwork Oak Library Book Table Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 English Victorian two tier rotating book table with pokerwork top A very good looking, highly collectable and w...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
By Gunlocke, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, maple and oak, bank of England, courthouse, armchairs by Gunlocke, Sikes and Library Bureau Makers in an ebonized finish. The chairs differ ever so slightly due to the maker...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bankers Chairs

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Maple, Oak

Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Antique portrait of a woman sitting by Carl Ernst Von Stetten
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large antique oil portrait painting of a woman sitting, signed and dated in the lower right corner, Carl V Stetten, Paris 1911. This is a beautiful large scale Art Nouveau atmospher...
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oil

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from chromed metal and oak laminated plywood 1950s Denmark. A wonderful swiveling desk chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Metal

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Thonet (stamped in leather underneath seat) Country: Germany Model: Thonet S34 Cantilever (Freischwinger) armchair Color: Black / Silver Material: B...
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Bankers Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Red Oak Bankers Chair on Casters
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept red oak bankers chair on casters. Good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"D x 33"H x 19.5"seat height. Arm height is 29" W1.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

1910s Edwardian Hand-Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six 1910s Edwardian hand carved Oak with 4 side chairs and 2 captain chairs. Intricately hand carved on back top, bottom and legs. Recently and professionally re-upholstered w...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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Bankers Chair Red Finish
Located in Newtown, CT
Bankers chair, with red finish possibly mahogany. Wear to finish at armrests. Older chair finish
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Antique Bankers Chair Red Finish
Bankers Chair Red Finish
H 25 in W 25 in D 24 in
Bankers Adjustable Swivel Chair Office Chair
Located in Newtown, CT
Bankers swivel chair adjustable and on wheels. Worn finish with warm patina. Some scratches and
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Chair, 16th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
A Renaissance chair (silla), Spain, 16th century, walnut, construction partially fluted, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Chair, 16th Century
Spanish Renaissance Chair, 16th Century
H 37.25 in W 19.61 in D 16.93 in
Set of Six Well-Provenance Louis XVI White Lacqueŕ Painted Boudoir Chairs
Located in Werkendam, NL
Stunning set of six well-provenance Louis XVI white lacqueŕ painted wooden boudoir chairs with
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bankers Chairs

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Beech

Set of Four French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuils
By Louis-Francois Bellangé
Located in Charleston, SC
decoration for each chair. The fauteuils are stamped, “L. BELLANGE”, by their maker Louis-François Bellangé
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19th Century French Antique Bankers Chairs

Bankers Chair
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare Canadian bankers chair from a major bank in Canada. Aged leather over wood frame and swivel
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Bankers Chair
Bankers Chair
H 40 in W 28 in D 27 in
The Taylor Chair Co. Antique Oak Bankers Chair
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 1800s bankers swivel chair In amazing excelleny antique condition ~ The Taylor Chair Co
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1870s American American Colonial Antique Bankers Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs or Bankers Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
Great part of Canadian iconic chairs, once belonging to the executive of Loblaws. they are
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1920s Canadian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Leather, Wool

Antique B.L. Marble Oak Rolling Lawyers Banker Office Desk Chair
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique B.L. marble oak rolling lawyers banker office desk chair. Item features adjustable height
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Set of Two Chairs Banker Thonet Mundus, 1929
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, new upholstery - After complete renovation - Very good condition.
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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Chairs Banker Thonet Mundus, 1929
Set of Two Chairs Banker Thonet Mundus, 1929
H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Beautiful Antique Chair "Banker", Labelled "Thonet"
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
The production of circa 1915. It is very pleasant to sit-has atypically shaped seat. The item is renovated-massive material, surface treatment-shellac.
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19th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Bentwood Chair by Kohn, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair manufactured by Kohn, circa 1900. Manufactured in Austria. Bentwood and rattan. With
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique W.H. Gunlocke quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Sitzmaschine Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful walnut chairs designed by Austrian architect-designer Josef Hoffmann. Celebrated by his
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Located in GB
swivel chair with hand carved hairy paw feet retailed through J.J Alan LTD furniture depositories A
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1860s Danish Dutch Colonial Antique Bankers Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Mahogany Banker's Bench by Milwaukee Chair Company, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a fantastic mahogany banker's bench from the early 1900s. The bench was manufactured by
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bankers Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional solid oak banker or lawyer bench By B.L. Marble Chair Co. USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

17th Century French Money Changer Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing table was used to discreetly exchange currencies between the worlds first bankers
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bankers Chairs

17th Century French Money Changer Table
17th Century French Money Changer Table
H 29.13 in W 43.63 in D 22 in
19th Century Victorian Oak Swivel Bankers Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian patinated Oak Swivel Bankers Chair on wheels. Mesures 22.5" in width, 23
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

Kittinger Leather Bankers' Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Maker's mark: Kittinger Buffalo, Williamsburg Restoration. Handsome black leather on mahogany wood frame with harp carved back and nailhead trim.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bankers Chairs

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Brass

Kittinger Leather Bankers' Chairs
Kittinger Leather Bankers' Chairs
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 24 in
Bentwood Armchairs, in the Manner of Thonet "Banker" Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs are made in the Thonet method of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

19th century Eastlake Banker's Swivel Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Swivel Banker's chair in the Eastlake style. Made of solid light oak with brass casters
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1880s American Eastlake Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak

1920s Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
interior width is 18.5" in width and seat interior depth is 18.5". Rare walnut banker's chair.
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Walnut

Josef Hoffmann Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josef Hoffmann chair, Austria. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann Chair
Josef Hoffmann Chair
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Bentwood Chair by Fischer, circa 1900
By Fischel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair manufactured by Fischel, circa 1900. Manufactured in Austria. Bentwood and rattan. In
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Rare Bankers Vault Metal Fireproof Windsor Armchair Simmons Vintage Industrial
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon Antique. A pressed and tooled steel Windsor chair.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Bankers Chairs

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Steel

Josef Hoffmann Cabaret Fledermaus Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two chairs and coffee table designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1905 for Cabaret Fledermaus in
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
banker Fritz Wärndorfer and the artist Koloman Moser he established the Wiener Werkstätte, which was to
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
H 18.12 in Dm 14.18 in
Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
banker Fritz Wärndorfer and the artist Koloman Moser he established the Wiener Werkstätte, which was to
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
Josef Hoffmann Stool, circa 1900
H 18.12 in Dm 14.18 in
Josef Hoffmann Cabaret Fledermaus White Table
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
over the premise of Gesamtkunstwerk. With the banker Fritz Wa¨rndorfer and the artist Koloman Moser he
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bankers Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Belgian Golden Oak Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
Seraing for the Prince-Bishop, and the Hôtel d’Ansembourg for the banker Michel Willems. The craft guilds
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Bankers Chairs

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Oak, Mirror

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
, torchéres, andirons, slab tables, mirrors, sconces, picture frames, humidors, chairs, bookends, children's
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
, picture frames, humidors, chairs, bookends, children's flatware, porringers - all fabricated in bronze or
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

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Bronze

1900s Oak and Leather Bankers Swivel Tilt Office Chair Springs Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
/bankers swivel office chair that dates from the early 1900s in original condition. The chair is finished
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

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Iron

Edwardian Bankers Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Edwardian style banker chair. Original paint on frame. Reupholstered slip seat in Palomino saddle
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bankers Chairs

Edwardian Bankers Chair
Edwardian Bankers Chair
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Oak Swivel Banker's Chair
Located in New York City, NY
An antique oak swivel office chair with newly upholstered red leather back and silver nailhead
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Early 20th Century Antique Bankers Chairs

Oak Swivel Banker's Chair
Oak Swivel Banker's Chair
H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Rare 18th Century French Chairs, David-Weill Hold Collection
By Pierre Bernard
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Set of six chairs with gray lacquered . Square flat file model, the finely sculpted frieze edging
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Bankers Chairs

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Beech

White Leather Banker's Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White leather and painted mohogany frame with brass name plate that reads "Geo.Malcomson, Philadelphia, PA".
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Early 20th Century Antique Bankers Chairs

White Leather Banker's Wing Chair
White Leather Banker's Wing Chair
H 45 in W 31 in D 26 in
Important Pair George III Armorial Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of hall chairs in the Grecian style of Thomas Hope and of the finest quality
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bankers Chairs

Custom Mahogany Library Steps
Located in North Egremont, MA
Hand-carved library steps modeled after a set of chairs owned by Robert Morris, Philadelphia
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bankers Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Custom Mahogany Library Steps
Custom Mahogany Library Steps
H 43 in W 23 in D 20 in
George III Period Mahogany & Leather Upholstered Open Armchair, c.1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
), the former Business Manager of the Rolling Stones. The chair is lovely original untouched order
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Bankers Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

B.L. Marble Bankers Chairs Pair
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in Newtown, CT
Solid wood B.L. Marble bankers chairs. They are 23.75" wide x 22" deep and the back is 32.25" high
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bankers Chairs

B.L. Marble Bankers Chairs Pair
B.L. Marble Bankers Chairs Pair
H 32.25 in W 23.75 in D 22 in
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Antique Bankers Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique bankers chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all antique bankers chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique bankers chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern antique bankers chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique bankers chairs over the years, but those made by Taylor Chair co. and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Bankers Chairs?

Prices for antique bankers chairs start at $645 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $1,150.

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 Antique Bankers 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 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.