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Early American Maple Side Chair Frames, a Pair, circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Early American Maple side chair frames ready for your choice of recanning or upholstering
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
forged steel support brackets on etiher side. This chair frame is in good sturdy period condition, but
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wheel backs each have hand forged steel support brackets on etiher side. These chair frames are in good
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

19th C. Hammered Metal & Leather Moroccan Side Chair
Located in Clermont, FL
detailing. Chair frame is wood and is raised on square inlaid legs with carved Arabic arches.
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19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Rope, Wood

  • Rustic French Primitive Chair
  • Antique Rustic French Primitive Chair
  • Rustic French Primitive Chair
  • Antique Rustic French Primitive Chair
H 35 in. W 20.75 in. D 19.25 in.
Pair Edwardian Sofa Chairs Mahogany His & Her Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Edwardian his and her chairs Features and arm and a side chair Frame hand carved
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1910s Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs, Brown Walnut Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of French Art Deco club chairs framed in solid walnut and upholstered in a light
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Set of Six Deco Dark Walnut Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
and tapered splay back legs. All six chair frames have been completely restored, reglued and French
Category

Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1930s Queen Ann Solid Walnut Dining Chairs with Aubergine Wool Needlepoint Seats
Located in Austin, TX
purple with a unique embroidered flower on each seat and secured to the chair frame with antique brass
Category

Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Brass

Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
19th century. The detailed silvered metal chair frame has been hammered to create beautiful Indian
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

  • Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
  • Antique Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
  • Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
  • Antique Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
H 54.34 in. W 25.99 in. D 25.99 in.
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
chair frames are of mahogany and are richly decorated with gilded bronze mounts featuring a classical
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Marquise from France
Located in Sofia, BG
A masterfully carved 19th century Louis XVI marquise from France. The chair's frame is embellished
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

Sophisticated Set of Four 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style chairs having an elegant silhouette and a carved wooden frame newly
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early to Mid 20th Century Sheraton Style Painted Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Chair frames are in excellent condition, sturdy and sound. Side chairs – Height 36.5 inches, width 21.5
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Ely, GB
constructed in solid oak with shaped backs and rush seats, with a rich patina. The chair frames are in sturdy
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Rush, Oak

  • Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
  • Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
  • Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
  • Antique English Oak Chapel Chairs, Set of 6
H 34.26 in. W 15.75 in. D 14.18 in.
Set of 6 French Napoleon III Balloon-Back Dining Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
upholstered seat and tufted balloon-back. Carved embellishments on chair frame include pierced scrollwork with
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Sling Lounge Chair w/ Rush Seating & Extendable Foot-Rest, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
solid wood frame with beautiful hand-rolled rushing about the seat and back. The wood chair frame has a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Rush, Wood

SALE 18th Century Louis XVI Bergère from France by P. Bernard and JME
By Pierre Bernard
Located in Sofia, BG
. The chair frame is embellished with fantastic detailed carvings, cabriolet back with rounded top. The
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Tarleton, GB
ebonised side or bedroom chair. The chair frame is solid oak with delicate carved details throughout. The
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Velvet, Oak

  • Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
  • Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
  • Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
  • Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
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H 37.01 in. W 25.2 in. D 29.53 in.
Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in London, GB
crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92). The chairs’ frames are crafted from carved
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
carved foliate demilunes The earlier chair frame offers a generous seat Shaped arms terminate in
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 English Regency Style Carved Mahogany & Kilim Upholstered Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ready for use. The chair frames are older ('Circa 1920s') than the (circa 1960s)custom knotted Kilim
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery

Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
shaped back with a crest of deep carved floral designs, highlighted by gilding. The chair framed by down
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres in Blue/Green Linen Newly Reupholstered
Located in Essex, MA
and gimp trim, with separate down-stuffed seat cushions. The chair frames are grey-painted, with "cap
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

Set of 4, Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Dining Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
quality of the chair frames, which will offer a striking dining suite. Solid joints and construction
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the company that made chairs for The US House and
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Frames

Materials

PVC, Walnut

  • 1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
  • 1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
  • 1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
  • 1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
H 29.5 in. W 23.75 in. D 23.5 in.
Antique 19th Century Ambrotype Photograph On Painted Glass Ornate Sculpted Frame
Located in Thiensville, WI
frames. Ambrotypes were most popular in the mid-1850s to mid-1860s, succeeding the first publicly
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19th Century Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood

Spanish Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
chair frame, old walnut has excellent patina, old worm holes, interesting cut velvet fabric with animals
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Brass

  • Spanish Armchair
  • Spanish Armchair
  • Spanish Armchair
  • Spanish Armchair
H 44.75 in. W 28 in. D 22.5 in.
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut nursing chair the foliate carved frame with needlepoint upholstered back and seat. All
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19th Century British Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
H 41.5 in. W 21.5 in. D 27 in.
Four Restored Antique Victorian Heavily Carved Ebonised Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in GB
carved dining chairs with ebonised and gold gilt frames which have been fully restored These chairs
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
the chair frame. Chairs like these are very rare. A comparable set of chairs (same basic form, also
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1790s French Directoire Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Cherry

Set of Three Hand Carved Art Nouveau Chairs, circa 1900
By Victor Horta
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of three Art Nouveau early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs. Beautifully carved chair frame
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Located in New York, NY
Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest with a ratchetting Mahogany bookstand flanked by sliding
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

  • Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
  • Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
  • Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
  • Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
H 34 in. W 32 in. D 28.75 in.
19th Century English Chippendale Style Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of the chair is upholstered in an oyster colored velvet. The chair frame is a dark stained mahogany
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Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of Regency mahogany x-frame library chairs with good carved detail.
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Mahogany

  • Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
  • Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
  • Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
  • Antique Pair of X-Frame Chairs
H 36 in. W 23 in. D 34 in.
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut nursing chair the foliate carved frame with needlepoint upholstered back and seat. All
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
  • Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
H 37.5 in. W 20.5 in. D 27.5 in.
Industrial Swivel Desk Chair by Do / More
Located in New York, NY
Classic swivel desk, task chair by DO/ MORE. The chair features many adjustments, as follows: the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

18th Century Caned Chair with Original Frame Finish
Located in Houston, TX
18th century caned chair with original frame finish. Chair is newly upholstered. We have 2 of these
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18th Century Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Cane

Antique Portrait Painting of a Noble Man
Located in New York, NY
An antique oil on canvas male portrait painting depicting a noble man sitting in the chair. Framed
Category

19th Century French Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Paint

  • Antique Portrait Painting of a Noble Man
  • Antique Portrait Painting of a Noble Man
  • Antique Portrait Painting of a Noble Man
  • Antique Portrait Painting of a Noble Man
H 45.75 in. W 38.625 in. D 3 in.
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded
Category

Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Oak

Very Good Pair of English Show Framed Library Chairs
Located in Tetbury, GB
A fine pair of English show framed library chairs. Open arms with 4 turned balustrades, carving to
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Wood

  • Very Good Pair of English Show Framed Library Chairs
  • Very Good Pair of English Show Framed Library Chairs
  • Very Good Pair of English Show Framed Library Chairs
  • Very Good Pair of English Show Framed Library Chairs
H 38.59 in. W 26.38 in. D 33.08 in.
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair. The cane work back and seat, flanked by scrolling arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

  • Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
  • Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
  • Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
  • Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
H 35.5 in. W 22 in. D 49.5 in.
Set of 12 Art Deco Mahogany Framed Red Leather Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The frames of these Classic Art Deco dining chairs are of stained beech to resemble palisander or
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Beech, Leather

Pair Antique English Aesthetic Movement X Frame Stretcher Hall Side Chairs
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement X frame stretcher side chairs. Attributed to
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19th Century English Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher
Located in London, GB
Richard Charles (1823-93), an Aesthetic Movement ebonized elbow chair, circa 1866, with ball
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Frames

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Side Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century mahogany wood frame pair side chairs. Each chair is very sturdy and in good
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
examples, the frames are solid walnut, the inside left back legs are both stamped with the Howard serial
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet, Wood with Frames, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pair of chairs, also used as armchairs, lined with red velvet, wooden frame with carved
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Chair Frames

Antique X-Frame Chair, Middle Eastern, Mahogany, Seat, Bone Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique X-frame chair. A Middle Eastern, ebonised mahogany seat with elaborate bone
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Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Aesthetic Movement X-Frame Chair w. Hand Carved Monkey Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, early Arts & Crafts chair with human-like, monkey sculptures. I once learned that one
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stunning Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
These French Louis XVI chairs have an elegant silhouette and a carved wooden frame newly
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1840s Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
the chair frame - resulting in an exotic chair covered in elaborate beading. It takes approximately 12
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Wood, Beads

Hand Painted / Giltwood Framed Dining Chair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand carved and painted wood framed set of eight dining room chairs with dark green
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bed Frame in Blue Silk
Located in Sofia, BG
This enchanting beautifully hand carved and hand painted bed frame is made in the elegant Louis XVI
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

Stunning Double Sized circa 1900 Burr Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900 Burr Walnut bedstead frame with Vono
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Double Sized circa 1900 Bleached Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900 bleached Walnut bedstead frame with
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Walnut

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
young woman, her red hair “Coeffure a la Chinoise”, sitting in a red chair confidently looking out
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1830s American American Empire Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Ivory

Antique Hand Carved Continental Oak Frame Bedstead Very Nicely Sculpted Part Set
Located in GB
bed frame with stunning panels A very good looking and well made bed frame in sublime condition
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Oak

Casper Netscher "the Toilette" Engraving 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
engraving. It represents a scene of everyday life. Here, a young woman is sitting on a chair with a dog on
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Paper

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Victorian circa 1860 mahogany framed nursing
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Chair Frames

Materials

Hardwood

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Antique Chair Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chair frames available for sale. Each of these unique antique chair frames was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. There are all kinds of antique chair frames available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique chair frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV antique chair frames are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique chair frames over the years, but those made by Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and Howard and Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chair Frames?

Antique chair frames can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,851, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Chair Frames
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.
  • 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.