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Arts & Crafts Side or Bedroom Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Arts & Crafts side or bedroom chair.
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Early 1900s European Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Pine

French Bedroom Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
upholstery & trimmed with Samuel & Sons silk gimp. The chair is raised on four tapered carved legs
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Damask, Silk

Antique French Bedroom Chair
French Bedroom Chair
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
Side Slipper Bedroom Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
depth 18 inches. Sprung seats so very comfortable Ideal fireside, bedroom or occasional chairs. Shipping
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bedroom Chair with Stool in Ebonized Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Nouveau bedroom chair with stool in ebonized hand-carved walnut restored and
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Bamboo & Cane Victorian Bedroom Chair, C.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century bamboo & cane Victorian bedroom chair, C.1890 Outstanding English Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty style. A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Pewter

Napoleon III Pair of Carved Sapele Wood Bedroom Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
bedroom chairs; made between 1850 and 1870 in France in Napoleon III style; they have a solid and sober
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Sapele Wood

Antique Pair of Gothic Pitch Pine Throne Side Hall Bedroom Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality pair of Gothic pitch pine throne, side, hall, or bedroom chairs C1900. Solid and
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Early 1900s Gothic Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Pine

Wylie and Lochhead (attributed). A pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead attributed. A pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs with four square cut
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Rush

E A Taylor attri for Wylie & Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts side or bedroom chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, E.A. Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed for Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts rush seated side or bedroom chair
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak, Rush

Beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut Bedroom Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut bedroom small chair , in
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Satin, Walnut

Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Marquetry Inlaid mahogany chairs. Having a shaped back with fine marquetry and a pen-work
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Late 19th Century British Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs
Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs
$1,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Howard & sons slipper bedroom chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard slipper chair in original condition standing on turned English walnut turned legs and cope
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1890s English Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Birch

Exceptional English Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
Exceptional Arts & Crafts chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Mahogany

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful antique French bronze Chiavari spindle back chair with padded seats upholstered in golden
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1910s French Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
inlaid side occasional or bedroom chairs which are part of a large suite. This piece is part of a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Chair Classical Bronze Chiavari Side Chair Bedroom Chair French Chair
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful, elegant chair from early 20th Century. Real French grace. Made of bronze. Laconic
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1910s French Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Bronze

Small English Victorian Deconstructed Bedroom Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
new coil spring base, with hessian lining and calico coverings. The chair offers tremendous back
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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Venetian Bedroom Chairs & Footrest With precious Fortuny Upholstery
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau age, original pair of Venetian bedroom chairs with footstool upholstered in original
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Hall Bedroom Chairs in House of Hackney
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized hall chairs in Hollyhocks Winter Velvet
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts & Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies. Those who have purchased an
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak

Early 20th Century Italian Set Bedroom Chairs Art Nouveau, Walnut Hand-Cared
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian set bedroom armchairs Art Nouveau, curved walnut hand-carved. Pozzetto
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1910s Italian Belle Époque Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard & sons smallest bedroom chairs covered in pink H&S organic ticking, standing on polished
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19th Century English Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Hardwood

Wylie & Lochhead. Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chairs
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie & Lochhead. A pair of simple Arts & Crafts oak side or bedroom chairs with newly laid rush
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak

Liberty, A Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Chairs Inlaid with Pewter Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
oak side or bedroom chairs inlaid with pewter hearts and newly laid rush seats.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Pewter

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
neutral vintage french linen they would work well as side, dining or bedroom chairs.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon or Bedroom Chairs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair, England circa 1860
Located in Worcester, GB
occasional or bedroom chair. The walnut frame shows attractive colour and fine carving throughout. Upholstery
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Early Victorian Church Side Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
low 38cm so it is more of a low side or bedroom chair. Seat Height: 38cm Workshop Report: Our
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19th Century Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Quality Pair of Georgian Revival Inlaid Mahogany Dining Side Hall Bedroo
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality pair of Georgian revival inlaid mahogany dining side hall bedroom chairs C1910
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1910s Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilt Venetian Side Chair, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ITALIAN ARMCHAIR An elegant chair with carved scrolling arms, a carved, shaped back with
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with
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19th Century English Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Walnut Bergere a Oreilles, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
proportions are generous yet refined, making this an ideal fireside, library or bedroom chair. Newer
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Walnut

1920s Horsehair Filled in Pierre Frey French Curved Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. A magnificent pair of late 19th-century Napoleon III-style slipper bedroom chairs, sourced from
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Inlaid Mahogany Needlepoint Armchair \ Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful English Mahogany Victorian chair with armrests and a unique floral tapestry seat. The
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1890s British Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to
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1820s British Regency Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Textile, Mahogany

Antique Hand Carved Continental Oak Frame Bedstead Very Nicely Sculpted Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tables and pair of bedroom chairs Condition wise its in very fine order indeed, there is some timber
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or
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1820s British Regency Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Leicester, GB
original rush seat. These chairs would be a perfect pair in the bedroom. The chairs are in great
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Oak

Tobey Furniture Antique Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Twin Size Poster Beds
By Tobey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian or Federal style carved solid mahogany twin size poster beds By Tobey Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Each measures: 43.5"W x 83.5"D x 53.25"H. Very...
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Early 1900s American Georgian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Bedroom chairs, as vanity chairs, hallway chairs, in a dining room, corner chairs, side chair. Chateau
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18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Garden Patio kitchen Chairs side hallway seats Los Angeles Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
corner chairs in a Provençal decor, hallway chairs, side chairs in a bedroom or any other part of the
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th C. Antique Swedish Hand Carved Fruit Wood Hallway Side Chairs Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Provençal decor, hallway chairs, side chairs in a bedroom or any other part of the house to add the charm
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood

Antique quality pair of 19th Century Carved Mahogany dining bedroom hall chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality pair of 19th Century Carved Mahogany dining bedroom hall chairs. Very rare, with a
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19th Century Georgian Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique c.1800 Pair of Elm Chairs – Fine Quality Hall, Kitchen, Dining, Bedroom
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1800 Pair of Elm Chairs – Fine Quality Country Hall, Kitchen, Dining, Bedroom, or Desk
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Faux Bamboo Victorian Desk and Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
addition to a bedroom set or statement office desk and chair. English, circa 1900. TOTAL MEASUREMENTS BOW
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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Calico, Faux Bamboo, Pine

Original Pair of Bedroom Armchairs with Footstool, Damask Velvet Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau age, original pair of bedroom armchairs with footstool upholstered in original damask
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Damask, Walnut

Victorian Hand Painted Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Chair Footstool Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces Victorian Hand Painted Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Chair Footstool Drawers
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

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Hardwood

1900s Antique Art Nouveau Armchair Bedroom Armchair, Belle Époque
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1910s antique Art Nouveau Belle Époque armchair. This gorgeous silk satin chair of the Belle
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Antique Bed Venetian King Size Bed & Chair
Located in Buxton, GB
Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary of classic beauty with this stunning, hand-painted venetian
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
room, a charming vanity chair in a bedroom, or an unforgettable statement in an entryway. This unique
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
abstractions. Giant Hogweed inspired cabinets, vitrines, tables, chairs, even bedroom suites. One critic
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
inspired cabinets, vitrines, tables, chairs, even bedroom suites. One critic, commenting on the chaise aux
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Victorian Wicker Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Victorian Wood Wicker Chair Aesthetic movement - stick & ball pattern detail Natural
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1880s American Victorian Antique Bedroom Chairs

Materials

Wicker

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Antique Bedroom Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique bedroom chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all antique bedroom chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique bedroom chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bedroom chairs bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique bedroom chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Michael Thonet produced popular antique bedroom chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Bedroom Chairs?

Antique bedroom chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,333, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $129,305.

Finding the Right Side-chairs for You

Antique and vintage side chairs are space savers by design and wonderfully versatile pieces of seating for your dining room or wherever guests may gather.

Chairs have been indispensable pieces of furniture for a long time. We sit, therefore we deserve good seating. In Ancient Egypt, chairs were utilized in homes regardless of class, and most furniture was made of wood. Comfortable folding chairs, for example, were found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Chairs evolved to be more commonplace in the 1830s, and by the Industrial Revolution, they could be found in most homes. The traditional wooden side chair might feature an upholstered back and seat and was typically used for gathering around a big dining room table. Because the side chair does not feature armrests, it could easily be tucked under the table when not in use or delicately placed in a corner for decorative purposes. Today, the side chair’s slim silhouette and armless design still offer the same level of versatility as it did in its early days. It’s supportive of a large gathering for a meal in the dining room or kitchen and serves as an accent piece (or extra seating) resting against the wall in a living room or inviting foyer.

When shopping for side chairs, think about the colors and furniture style you’ve already introduced to your living room or dining room. Keep the height of your sofa in mind, for example. If you intend to pair your sofa with your side chair when it’s not perched near the dining table, it wouldn’t hurt if the height of your side chair matches the height of your sofa. Even if your side chair will largely be used in the kitchen or dining room, it will likely be used in the living room or home entertainment area as well. When you’re thinking about the seating where meals are served in your home, benches, stools and armchairs make suitable alternatives too. And if you’re feeling adventurous, combining a variety of dining room seating options can be both aesthetically pleasing and downright practical.

Side chairs are available in a number of styles today, and this convenient seating is one of the types of chairs you should know when furnishing your new home. Explore antique and vintage side chairs on 1stDibs. Find Art Deco side chairs and mid-century modern side chairs, or search by creator to find side chairs crafted by legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames and others.

Questions About Antique Bedroom Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Picking a chair for your bedroom depends on one's design preferences and particular furniture style. If you’re looking to create a cozy vibe, then lounge or rocking chairs are the perfect choices. For the purposes of a reading nook near one’s bed — and space isn’t an issue — an armchair, a chaise longue with storage or wingback chair is a good choice. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    In a bedroom, an accent chair is a decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating. Some people create small sitting areas in their bedrooms and use accent chairs to furnish them. Alternatively, a single accent chair may be placed somewhere in a bedroom to offer a place to sit while putting on shoes and accessories. An accent chair may also be positioned in front of a dressing table or desk in a bedroom. Shop a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Bedroom lounge chairs are sometimes called chaise longues. The name is French for “long chair” and generally refers to a chair with the length of a sofa and the shape of a chair. It's also acceptable to refer to them simply as lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lounge 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 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 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 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.