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Antique Bishop Chairs

17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679

17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679

$6,900

H 70.08 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in

17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair. Oakwood. signed 1679. carved sun as emblem of the sun king

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17th Century Baroque Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bishop's Chair
Bishop's Chair

Bishop's Chair

$7,900

H 49.5 in W 26 in D 21 in

Bishop's Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An impressive early wainscot oak chair with paneled back and arched crest featuring elaborate

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair

Located in West Chester, PA

19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the

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1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair
19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair

19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

referred to as a chaire (meaning “pulpit”). Designed to be a throne style chair used by bishops, the chair

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19th Century French Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair

English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair

$18,500

H 79 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Maple William & Mary Bannister Back Armchair, Massachusetts, circa 1740-1750
Maple William & Mary Bannister Back Armchair, Massachusetts, circa 1740-1750

Maple William & Mary Bannister Back Armchair, Massachusetts, circa 1740-1750

Located in Providence, RI

This armchair relates to an example shown in Bishop, the American chair: Three centuries of style

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Mid-18th Century American William and Mary Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800
Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800

Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

from The American Chair, Three Centuries of Style, Robert Bishop. This form was used by many cabinet

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Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Bishop Chairs

Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers
Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers

Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers

Located in Providence, RI

According to Robert Bishop in the American chair, (p.387), the Egyptian revival movement received

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1860s American Egyptian Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. Leather Bishops Chair
19th c. Leather Bishops Chair

19th c. Leather Bishops Chair

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H 55 in W 25 in D 21 in

19th c. Leather Bishops Chair

Located in New York, NY

French 19th century bishops chair Leather back and seat with nail heads Wood frame

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19th Century French Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Highly Carved Gothic Bishop’s Chair
Highly Carved Gothic Bishop’s Chair

Highly Carved Gothic Bishop’s Chair

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H 22 in W 24.5 in L 22 in

Highly Carved Gothic Bishop’s Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Highly-carved Gothic ‘Bishop’s’ chair of remarkable age- hard to date precisely but the wear and

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Chestnut, Oak, Walnut

Carved Mahogany Bishop's Chair
Carved Mahogany Bishop's Chair

Carved Mahogany Bishop's Chair

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H 19.5 in W 29.5 in D 27 in

Carved Mahogany Bishop's Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Gothic styled ecclesiastic chair of carved mahogany with tooled leather upholstered seat pad.

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19th Century English Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

French Carved Walnut Bishop’s Chair
French Carved Walnut Bishop’s Chair

French Carved Walnut Bishop’s Chair

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H 78 in W 28 in D 19 in

French Carved Walnut Bishop’s Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual French ‘Bishop’s Throne’ in walnut, with carved details to the paneled sides, back, and

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Mid-17th Century French Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tuft Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tuft Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair

Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tuft Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tufted Chair Newly Upholstered in "Cabernet" Italian

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Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR
19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR

19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR, IMPRESSIVE SIZE OF THIS FANTASTIC LEATHER

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19th Century Scottish Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Bishops throne chair. Made of oak, featuring serpentine arms and

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC

Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain
Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain

Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain

Located in Dallas, TX

armchairs are sometimes referred to as “Portuguese type”. This chair was named this because the style is

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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Brass

St. Charles Borromeo. Early 17th century. Painting on Copper.
St. Charles Borromeo. Early 17th century. Painting on Copper.

St. Charles Borromeo. Early 17th century. Painting on Copper.

Located in Firenze, IT

Trent, in 1563 he was consecrated bishop and sent to the Chair of Saint Ambrose of Milan, a vast diocese

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Bishop's High Back Throne Chair with Storage
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Bishop's High Back Throne Chair with Storage

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Bishop's High Back Throne Chair with Storage

Located in Evergreen, CO

Fit for a king or queen, this royal-looking hall chair was actually designed for a bishop. Bishop

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's Throne Chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855
Carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's Throne Chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855

Carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's Throne Chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Portland, OR

Antique carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's throne chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855. The chair

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1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Throne Chair, 1900s
Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Throne Chair, 1900s

Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Throne Chair, 1900s

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H 58.27 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in

Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Throne Chair, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

high back Bishop's throne chair with original hand-carved elements and gilt coat of arms. The seat can

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Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Walnut Wood Cathedral Chairs from France
Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Walnut Wood Cathedral Chairs from France

Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Walnut Wood Cathedral Chairs from France

Located in Dallas, TX

House, and as a kind of honorary seat for Bishops. The chairs below have the characteristic high backs

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Gothic Style Bishop's Chair (GMD#2753)
19th C. Gothic Style Bishop's Chair (GMD#2753)

19th C. Gothic Style Bishop's Chair (GMD#2753)

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H 39.75 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

19th C. Gothic Style Bishop's Chair (GMD#2753)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century French Gothic Style Carved Giltwood Bishop's Chair with Secret Compartment Under Seat

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19th Century French Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Ornate Gothic Bishop's Chair
Ornate Gothic Bishop's Chair

Ornate Gothic Bishop's Chair

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H 95 in W 25 in D 20 in

Ornate Gothic Bishop's Chair

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Ornate Gothic style, oak bishop's chair with trefoil designs. Includes red seat cushion and ample

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Early 1900s American Gothic Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Bishop's Chair with Vaulted Back and Trefoil Designs
Early 20th Century Oak Bishop's Chair with Vaulted Back and Trefoil Designs

Early 20th Century Oak Bishop's Chair with Vaulted Back and Trefoil Designs

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Decorative oak Bishop's chair with vaulted back featuring quatrefoil and trefoil details with fleur

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

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Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Bishop Chairs

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Glass

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements

Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements

Located in Lisse, NL

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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Oak

Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
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Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Iron

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

$10,442Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Bishop Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Oak

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

On Hold|$5,933

H 21.26 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

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16th Century French Gothic Antique Bishop Chairs

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Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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$2,126Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in

French Chestnut & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Chestnut

Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair

Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design. Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Revival Armchair Chair The backsplat has a...

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20th Century North American Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Wood

Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina
Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina

Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Located in Meulebeke, BE

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16th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Gothic Revival Stained Glass Architectural Wall Cabinet 1880 with Bronze Details
Gothic Revival Stained Glass Architectural Wall Cabinet 1880 with Bronze Details

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Located in Glenford, NY

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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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1800's Antique Cabinet, Vitrine, Display, French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood!
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1800's Antique Cabinet, Vitrine, Display, French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood!

Located in Austin, TX

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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bishop Chairs

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Antique Bishop Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique bishop chairs available for sale. Each of these unique antique bishop chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and animal skin. Antique bishop 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 bishop chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Bishop Chairs?

Prices for antique bishop chairs start at $1,100 and top out at $13,550 with the average selling for $5,975.

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 Bishop 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.