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English Country Mahogany Ladderback Roundabout Corner Arm Chair Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
rounded form with ladderback supports over turned posts and supports, vinyl seat and nailhead accents.   
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique English Country Mahogany Ladderback Roundabout Corner Arm Chair Seat
English Country Mahogany Ladderback Roundabout Corner Arm Chair Seat
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
with round seat upholstered with new sheepskin. Made ca 1920s by a Danish cabinetmaker (Fritz Hansen
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Metal

William IV Piano Stool Revolving Chair Seat Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Turned and Shaped Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs. The Recently Reupholstered Seat Rises and Falls by way
Category

Early 1900s William IV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Elm

Circa 1900 Rare Odd Fellows Triangular Initiation Rite Chair Seat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
chair with a seat of metal studs, such as this, on which they were to sit to prove their worthiness
Category

1890s American Bohemian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
below the chair seat. Made by Cleveland Chair Company
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 32 in
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
Set of four 1930s Art Deco rosewood chairs. Seat covered with leather. Decorated with cast iron
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Metal

Antique Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
$5,148 / set
H 45.28 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Ornately Carved Indian Raj Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Indian slipper chair with reworked chair seat. Beautifully carved wood detailing - floral and
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair
Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Paint

Pair of Continental Baroque Pine Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Continental Baroque style stained pine side chairs with Hapsburg double eagle carved back
Category

Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Continental Baroque Pine Side Chairs
Pair of Continental Baroque Pine Side Chairs
$18,500 / set
H 49.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb An Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair with
Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush

Morris & Co. Phillip Webb Attri. Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb An Aesthetic Movement rush seat Sussex side chair with newly
Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
original color. Stable in construction The chair seat is upholstered in beige fabric. Made in painted
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Pine

Antique Early 20th C. Michigan Chair Company Walnut Side Chair Embroidered Seat
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Michigan Chair Company Victorian style side or desk chair, circa 1910-20. Made from walnut with an
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Five antique chairs, Northern Europe, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
condition, after professional renovation. Chair seats covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 90 cm
Category

1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Walnut

Five antique chairs, Northern Europe, around 1890.
Five antique chairs, Northern Europe, around 1890.
$1,975 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from
Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Hemp

19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
18th C Italian Piedmontese Carved Gilded Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
chair rail with a curved pediment. The chair seat is also framed in deeply carved and gilded wood and
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Giltwood

79th Century Spanish Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
can be appreciated in the last photo, one of the chair's seat is damaged.       
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

20th Century Set of Six Deco Dark Walnut Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
polish refinished in a dark walnut color. They are in excellent condition. Only the chair seats and backs
Category

Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Morris & Co attr to Philip Webb. Aesthetic Movement pair rush seat Sussex chairs
By Morris & Co., Ford Madox Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Ford Maddox Brown for Morris and Co. An Aesthetic Movement pair of rush seat Sussex side chairs
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush

Fine Pair Walnut & carved Bergere Tub Shaped Chair
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
feet Recently Polished Very good quality chairs Seat Height:49.5cm
Category

1920s British Georgian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Fine Pair Walnut & carved Bergere Tub Shaped Chair
Fine Pair Walnut & carved Bergere Tub Shaped Chair
$4,484 / set
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the chair's seat. Measuring approximately 47.5 inches H. x 16 .75 inches wide x 15.25 inches D. The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Bronze

Liberty & Co. a Pair of William Birch Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Made by William Birch A pair of English Arts & Crafts oak rush-seat dining chairs
Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
structurally very sound with one chair seat showing minor wear as shown in detail photo. Measures: Arm chair
Category

19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
corners of one chair seat.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
$4,280 / set
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with an attractive
Category

Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
$2,759 / set
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
hardwood, each of these chairs has been hand-carved with hand-woven herringbone cane seats. With a
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Wood

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen set of seven solid hardwood dining chairs, seats upholstered with dark
Category

1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Hardwood, Animal Skin

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
$8,072 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Located in Chicago, IL
. Additional Dimensions: Foot Stool: 13"W x 13"D x 8.5"H Chair Seat: 17"H
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Horn, Wool, Wood

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
$6,880 / set
H 32.25 in W 28.75 in D 25 in
Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six English mahogany Victorian period dining chairs upholstered in woven straw seats for an
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Straw, Mahogany

Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
$3,400 / set
H 34.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
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
Category

19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Elm

19th Century Early Victorian Church Side Chair
19th Century Early Victorian Church Side Chair
$186
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
chair seat & reeded legs. The chairseat is original with saddle straps & upholstered with horse harness
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint
$3,412 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in
6 Antique 19th C. French Breton Brittany Figural Carved Chestnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
various scenes showcase their strong work ethic, piety and enjoyment of life. Each chair seat showcases a
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Chestnut

6 Antique 19th C. French Breton Brittany Figural Carved Chestnut Dining Chairs
6 Antique 19th C. French Breton Brittany Figural Carved Chestnut Dining Chairs
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of 19th Century Grand Ledge Chair Company Mahogany and Needlepoint upholstered seat
Category

19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Tri Leg Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
not detract from the function nor form of this unique tri-legged chair. Seat Height: 18" With over
Category

Mid-19th Century Romanian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Tri Leg Chair
Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Tri Leg Chair
$1,725
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Rene Herbst Sandows N.5 Chair
By René Herbst
Located in Toronto, CA
in constructing the chair's seat and backrest is known as 'Sandows', which is the French term for
Category

1920s Italian Bauhaus Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Steel

Rene Herbst Sandows N.5 Chair
Rene Herbst Sandows N.5 Chair
$550
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20 in
Antique Set of 6 White Painted Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
a modern fabric which will quickly update the look of these 6 side chairs. Seat height is 20
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Paint

Charles X Walnut Velvet Italian Swivel Chair, 1830
Located in Rome, IT
which the seat was upholstered. The chair's seat, as can be seen from the photos, is covered by a pair
Category

1830s Italian Charles X Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
carved shell in the middle flanked with scroll work as is the front of the chair seat and the two front
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Beech

Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A diminutive rush seat side chair with a ladder back. Featuring traces of the original blue paint
Category

Late 19th Century British Rustic Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Ash, Pine

Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
Primitive Rush Seat Side Chair
$436 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
century and made in the French Louis XVI style Measures: Seat is 18" deep x 21" wide. Chair seat is 17
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century Faux Bamboo and Caned Children’s Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
silhouette. The chair’s seat is hand-caned, showcasing a traditional weaving technique that adds both beauty
Category

19th Century French Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo

19th Century Faux Bamboo and Caned Children’s Chair
19th Century Faux Bamboo and Caned Children’s Chair
$1,560
H 23.23 in W 14.77 in D 12.21 in
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely oak framed English library chair, with turned legs and original white castors, deep seated
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Oak

Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
$1,372
H 36 in W 29 in D 34 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the
Category

Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
$1,214 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 15.36 in D 23.23 in
English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English child's chair from the 19th century, featuring a handsomely patinated fruitwood
Category

19th Century English Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
English Child's Chair with Rush Seat
$1,395
H 28.75 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in
Circa 1760 English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Marlborough beaded front legs - the legs outset from the chair seat rails. Simple arched cutwork backsplat
Category

1760s English George III Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood

Circa 1760 English George III Side Chair
Circa 1760 English George III Side Chair
$385
H 37.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Victorian nursing chair in mahogany Can also function as a parlour or salon chair Circa
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat
Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat
$793
H 37 in W 19 in D 23 in
20th Century Chair with Embossed Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Chair with embossed leather seat. A sober and robust design, with straight lines and a high solid
Category

1920s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Wood, Leather

20th Century Chair with Embossed Leather Seat
20th Century Chair with Embossed Leather Seat
$478
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Set of Twelve Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each seat is raised on tapered fluted legs with brass castors on the front and a foliate surround
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Rosewood Tub Chair Antique Seat, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Victorian Rosewood Occasional Chair. Featuring Carved cabriole legs and brass castors
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rosewood

René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
constructing the chair's seat and backrest is known as 'Sandows', which is the French term for rubber bands
Category

1920s French Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
$440 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained mahogany. The
Category

Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
$1,915
H 38.6 in W 19.3 in D 17.32 in
Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats. Featuring
Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
$4,895 / set
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 17.25 in
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
Category

19th Century Ethiopian Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
$2,686
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair With a drop-in rush seat There is a
Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
$531
H 40.95 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in constructing the chair's seat and backrest is known as 'Sandows', which is the French term for
Category

1920s French Modern Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Chair Seats

Materials

Rush, Oak

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Antique Chair Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique chair seats for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chair seats was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and oak. There are all kinds of antique chair seats available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Louis XVI antique chair seats are consistently popular styles. Antique chair seats have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Liberty & Co., Thonet and William Morris (English) are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chair Seats?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,036, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $129,305 highest priced.

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 Chair Seats
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
  • 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 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 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.