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19th Century Miniature Chairs
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Miniature Chairs CHAIRS POSSIBLY MADE FOR DOLLS OR SAMPLES FOR SALE. THEY ARE FROM THE
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19th Century French Baroque Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Miniature Chairs
19th Century Miniature Chairs
H 25.6 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

PVC, Walnut

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 Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane

Antique Jacobean Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair or antique carved wood occasional arm chairs. Chairs feature incredible carved
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Napoleon III Style Leather Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish black leather Napoleon III club or lounge chair. Chair has typical Napoleon III style
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19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
ca 1800 English oak rocking chair Lovely chair, chair is in very good vintage condition
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1870s British Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Oak

Antique Chinese Low Seating Chairs, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of antique Chinese low seating chairs. Chair 1: 17.75" x 16" x 33" with a seat height of 12.25
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Late 19th Century Asian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Victorian Tiger Maple and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 20th century Victorian tiger maple side chairs. Chairs were Recaned down the road.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been
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Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Victorian American Flame Mahogany with Inlays Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Victorian American flame mahogany with inlays spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair
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Late 19th Century Chairs Antique Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

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
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Early 20th Century American Empire Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of eight late 19th century Hepplewhite dining chairs, two chairs with arms and six side chairs
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Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs Antique Chairs

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Textile, Wood

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century French Provincial walnut side chair. Antique French Country caned seat walnut
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eleven Oak English Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eleven English Victorian oak dining chairs comprising two armchairs and nine side chairs
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1860s English Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

The Taylor Chair Co. Industrial Rolling Swivel Deskchair with Tilt Back, 1940s
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Industrial desk chair by the famous Taylor Chair Co. Of Ohio. Circa 1940s. Great
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs Antique Chairs

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Metal

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
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19th Century American Queen Anne Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Of Four Antique French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 19th C, set of 4 painted and parcel-gilt dining/side chairs chairs in the Louis
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs Antique Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after
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19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Swedish Empire side chairs from the mid-19th century by furniture maker F. Pettersson
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19th Century Swedish Empire Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Nolan Plank Seat Side Chairs. Sally Nolan is a mother, grandmother, former teacher, Air Force Veteran, a
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs Antique Chairs

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Hardwood, Paint

Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
being of a Padded Form. The Chairs Having a Wood Show Back. Please note these chairs are not quite an
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1870s Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Rosewood

Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood with fan-shaped backrests and newly upholstered
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Chairs
Biedermeier Chairs
H 35.63 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in palm beach, FL
Pair of Chiavari chairs, made of solid gilded brass with newly upholstered seats in green water
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1910s Italian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Bronze

Chiavari Chairs
Chiavari Chairs
H 35 in W 13.25 in D 15.5 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs - Mahogany 8 Chair 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning set of 8 Victorian Mahogany Chairs. Standing on Cabriole legs with carved toes. Circa 1860
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1860s Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Kohn Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane. delivery time about two weeks up to six pieces available
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs Antique Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Kohn Chair
Kohn Chair
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Antique Swedish Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant,antique Swedish Chair in Rococo Style, nice colored patina of the wood, warm shine of the
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1790s Swedish Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

Antique Swedish Chair
Antique Swedish Chair
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four chairs made in Sweden in the rococo style about 1830:s. The first secondary color have been
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1830s Swedish Rococo Chairs Antique Chairs

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Birch

19th Century Chairs
19th Century Chairs
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Biedermeier Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier chair, beautiful hardwood frame, newly upholstered seat with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mohair, Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Chair
Swedish Biedermeier Chair
H 35.75 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
French alp chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp chair
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19th Century French Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

French alp chair
French alp chair
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
decorative folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
decorative folding chair
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Early 20th Century Swiss Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

decorative folding chair
decorative folding chair
H 33.47 in W 13 in D 17.33 in
Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide
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19th Century English Georgian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Reading Chair
Georgian Reading Chair
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Thonet chair 1910s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair no.335
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs Antique Chairs

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Bentwood

Thonet chair 1910s
Thonet chair 1910s
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
3 Bistro chairs
Located in Älvsjö, SE
3 beautiful bistro chairs from Paris in very good condition. The seat is in rattan.
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1920s French Chairs Antique Chairs

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Bentwood

3 Bistro chairs
3 Bistro chairs
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
French Alp Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp chair.
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Early 19th Century French Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

French Alp Chair
French Alp Chair
H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Jugendstil Brass Chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil brass chair in original vintage condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs Antique Chairs

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Brass

Jugendstil Brass Chair
Jugendstil Brass Chair
H 33.86 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
Metal Cafe Chair
Located in London, England
An Art Nouveau French ice cream parlor chair is a unique and charming piece of furniture that
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Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs Antique Chairs

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Steel

Metal Cafe Chair
Metal Cafe Chair
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Plitman Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and
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16th Century British Neoclassical Chairs Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Plitman Banquet Chair
H 41.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Adirondack Arm Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
This Adirondack arm chair is great looking, solid construction, and a lovely addition to rustic
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs Antique Chairs

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Hickory, Wood

Adirondack Arm Chair
Adirondack Arm Chair
H 35 in W 25 in D 23 in
Carolean Bobbin Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare surviving walnut turned joined bobbin backstool chair in original condition with fantastic
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17th Century Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Carolean Bobbin Chair
Carolean Bobbin Chair
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Krieger Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Mason Krieger antique leather mahogany desk chair in good original condition & full of character
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Late 19th Century French Chairs Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Krieger Leather Chair
Krieger Leather Chair
H 32.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Oriental Chair, (four chairs set), Lacquered Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
4 pieces set. High back chair and arms made of lacquered wood decorated with traditional Chinese
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19th Century Asian Other Chairs Antique Chairs

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Other

Sculptural Chair, 1930s
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Sculptural chair made of oak wood in the Netherlands around 1930. This heavy piece of dutch design
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs Antique Chairs

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Oak

Sculptural Chair, 1930s
Sculptural Chair, 1930s
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Tatham Dining Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency mahogany dining chair with carved paterae and reeded legs, carved in the style of Tatham
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19th Century Regency Chairs Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Tatham Dining Chair
H 35.48 in W 20.01 in D 0.4 in
Rococco Gainsborough Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Rococco design Gainsborough chair in the French taste. Shown in a bleached out finish but
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17th Century British Rococo Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rococco Gainsborough Chair
H 39.57 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Regency Painted Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency chair with finely painted chinoiserie decoration. Old metal braces - please see photo
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Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Regency Painted Chair
Regency Painted Chair
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Antique Ebonized Chair
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant salon chair has been painted with black laquer and decorated with gold painted
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1880s European Victorian Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Ebonized Chair
Antique Ebonized Chair
H 38.98 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Elizabethan Corner Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful and exotic corner chair.
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Early 19th Century Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash

Elizabethan Corner Chair
Elizabethan Corner Chair
H 37.5 in W 26.75 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Child's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved and handmade child's chair.
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Rustic Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Child's Chair
Vintage Child's Chair
H 19 in W 21 in D 15 in
Vintage Medical Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter! A wonderful piece of
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Early 20th Century Chairs Antique Chairs

Vintage Medical Chair
Vintage Medical Chair
H 60 in W 30 in D 40 in
Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian carved occasional chair, parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H111 Scotland 1870
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1870s American Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

Childs Orkney Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Childs Orkney chair manufactured at D.M Kirkness, 14 Palace Road, Kirkwall.
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Early 1900s Scottish Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Childs Orkney Chair
Childs Orkney Chair
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
17th Century Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of French walnut chairs from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats
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17th Century Chairs Antique Chairs

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Wood

17th Century Chair
17th Century Chair
H 41.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Beechwood Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of French beechwood chairs upholstered with paisley linen.
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19th Century French Chairs Antique Chairs

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Beech, Linen

French Beechwood Chairs
French Beechwood Chairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 20 in
Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional King's chair from circa 1860. Iron work with trade tacks and studs Bronze finials
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1860s Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ashanti King's Chair
Ashanti King's Chair
H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair
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Early 1900s Country Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262 Scotland 1790 Solid oak Original
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1790s Scottish Georgian Chairs Antique Chairs

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Oak

Four French Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good set of four French painted chairs made in the Louis XVI style probably in Alsace in the
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four French Chairs
Four French Chairs
H 37 in W 26 in D 22 in
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 Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote Tatham’s designs from the Grand Tour. To be upholstered in the clients own material. ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair
H 46.46 in W 38.19 in D 44.49 in
18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair made in the Royal workshop in Stockholm, attributed to Carl Magnus Sandberg. Not signed. He
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1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs Antique Chairs

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Birch, Giltwood

18th Century Rococo chair
18th Century Rococo chair
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
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Chairs Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chairs antique chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all chairs antique chairs available were constructed with great care. Chairs antique 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. Chairs antique chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced beautiful chairs antique chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Chairs Antique Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,373, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $707,777 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 Chairs Antique 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A glider chair is a type of rocking chair that moves like a swing seat.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hitchcock chairs are 19th century-style chairs that were popular in the middle class as an emblem of social mobility. The chairs were affordable due to their easily mass-produced stenciling technique that replaced earlier painting designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A bergere chair is a type of armchair with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames. The style originated in France during the 18th century.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.