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FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 Chesterfield Window conversation seats with the period oversized
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORiAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CHESTERFIELD ROCKING CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.76 in W 14.38 in D 29.34 in
FiNE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PRESIDENTS CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.86 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Six Important Antique Regency Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Regency Chesterfield
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
FOUR STUNNING VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER HiGH BACK CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four vintage Chesterfield high back oxblood dining chairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 42.72 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS 4
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lightly restored Victorian Chesterfield green Heritage leather dining chairs with mahogany frames
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 33.67 in W 21.66 in D 21.86 in
SIX FINE ANTIQUE REGENCY 1820 BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DiNING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored Regency Chesterfield tan brown Heritage leather dining chairs with flamed mahogany frames
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs, each one with a mahogany frame and fully restored Chesterfield tufted leather seat pad. The
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captains chair with bobbin turned frame purchased from The
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 25.6 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully
Category
Vintage 1920s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.46 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors.
A very good looking well
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR BROWN LEATHER PORCELAIN CASTORS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 36.62 in
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARRINGTON's CRADLE ROCKING CHESTERFIELD LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and very well made, English circa 1830 William IV limed oak and leather, chesterfield desk chair with
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 29.53 in D 25.4 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 54.53 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.28 in W 34.85 in D 34.26 in
FINE PAIR OF COMFORTABLE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather
This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going for it, the
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
FINE PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.67 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 in
SUPER FiNE RESTORED VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD PORTERS WINGBACK ARMCHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 44.49 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 31.89 in
SUITE OF SIX FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD DINING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs which come from a gentleman's
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
SIX VINTAGE HARDWOOD FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD OXBOOD LEATHER DiNING CHAIRS 6
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged Oxblood leather dining chairs in mahogany
Category
20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 18.71 in D 21.26 in
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.52 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antiqued to give it this one off whisky brown color
These chairs have been on a journey and they are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous fully restored oak frame chesterfield cigar brown
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique inscription inside the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORTERS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning late
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 62.01 in W 31.89 in D 34.26 in
PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE 1920 FULLY COIL SPRUNG BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 35.04 in
Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair
Solid wood, finely carved. Comprehensively
Category
20th Century English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made
Category
20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made
Category
20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leather directors chair
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Antique High Flap Chair, Chesterfield Style Made In Brown Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique Chesterfield-style high flap chair is a masterpiece of furniture art from the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 44.49 in W 34.65 in D 25.6 in
Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 25.6 in D 26.97 in
Antique, characteristic sheepskin chesterfield club chair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this antique, characteristic sheepskin chesterfield club armchair on wheels.
This antique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
FINE PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LUTYENS VICEROY BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category
20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 36.62 in D 36.23 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dyed six times and antiqued to give it this one off cigar brown colour.
These chairs have been on a
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative chair, I have never seen another with a silk Chesterfield tufted seat pad before, usually they are
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 19.1 in
Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 40.56 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage brown leather chesterfield club arm chairs resting on bun feet.
Upholstered in tight
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 35 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, England circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, handsome vintage brown leather chesterfield club armchairs resting on caster feet
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs from England, circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, handsome vintage brown leather chesterfield club armchairs resting on casters.
Upholstered in
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29 in W 46 in D 35.75 in
Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 15 CHEST
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
FINE IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE DUTCH MARQUETRY CHESTERFIELD LEATHER DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Restored hand made circa 1850 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid desk chair with green leather Chesterfield Tufted seat
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
RARE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTIONS CONFERENCE LEATHER CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Chesterfield Directors Swivel Office Chair.
This exquisite chair features a robust hardwood frame and is
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Superb Antique English-Made Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Wingchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
quite elegant. The chair dates to the 1920-30s era and is in good antique condition with normal signs of
Category
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This exquisite antique hand-dyed brown leather Chesterfield
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in
VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Chesterfield Dark Aged Grey
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 36.62 in
Pair, Vintage Camel Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage leather chesterfield club armchairs resting on block feet.
Upholstered in tight
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.75 in W 40.75 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level.
This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Chesterfield Antique Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chesterfield antique chair for your home. A chesterfield antique chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chesterfield antique chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chesterfield antique chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chesterfield antique chair over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chesterfield Antique Chair?
Prices for a chesterfield antique chair start at $702 and top out at $6,850 with the average selling for $4,056.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Chesterfield Antique Chair
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 12, 2021There 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
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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.
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Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.