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19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very
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1820s French Restauration Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs

Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs

H 32.5 in W 26 in D 31 in
Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dolphins on the side chairs, and large scale Giltwood swans on the armchairs. The armchairs display robust
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs

Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs

H 38.75 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
on acanthus carved stylized dolphin feet. Mid-18th century. Chairs can be re-upholstered if desired
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760

Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760

H 39.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather upholster Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with bronze dolphin handles A very rare and
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1880s French Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs

Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs

H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
terminate in carved dolphins. The chairs have been re-upholsterd in a cream and dark green striped antique
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs

H 36 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Set of four 19th century Jacobean side chairs with inlaid scroll and dolphin detailing
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19th Century German Jacobean Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

H 43.75 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 1800 's Parisian mahogany dolphin tub chair with parcel gilding to dolphin arms and ormolu
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19th Century French First Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

Antique 1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
by three turned baulsters. The baulster legs benefir from lovely detail and brass castors. The chair
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Mid-19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany

H 40 in W 17 in D 24 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair
Located in London, west Sussex
stylised dolphins. This gorgeous chair stands on carved paw feet with the original castors. It measures 26
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
chair maker – carved with acanthus, C-scrolls and scaling on the front legs which terminate with dolphin
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mahogany

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair

H 41 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
chair maker – carved with acanthus, C-scrolls and scaling on the front legs which terminate with dolphin
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Late 19th Century George II Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

H 42 in W 35.5 in D 31 in
Pair of His and Hers Ebonized Empire Style Dolphin Chairs with Brass Mounts
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century pair of upholstered his and hers chairs. Frames are made of ebonized mahogany
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of His and Hers Ebonized Empire Style Dolphin Chairs with Brass Mounts
Pair of His and Hers Ebonized Empire Style Dolphin Chairs with Brass Mounts

Pair of His and Hers Ebonized Empire Style Dolphin Chairs with Brass Mounts

H 41.25 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved wood, turn of the century fantasy chair with dolphin arms and sea shell back, from Italy.
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Early 1900s Antique Dolphin Chairs

Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms
Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms

Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms

H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with Dolphin Carved Backs
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual, each chair back with two carved dolphins and central painted coats of arms, solid wood
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1830s William IV Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with Dolphin Carved Backs
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with Dolphin Carved Backs

Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with Dolphin Carved Backs

H 34 in W 16.5 in D 19.38 in
A French mahogany Dolphin Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany desk chair with concave back, scrolled arms terminating in finely
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dolphin Chairs

A French mahogany Dolphin Desk Chair
A French mahogany Dolphin Desk Chair

A French mahogany Dolphin Desk Chair

Pair of Antique Figural Continental Carved Mahogany Dolphin Armchairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of figural Continental carved mahogany chairs feature open arms with cared dolphins
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19th Century European Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Figural Continental Carved Mahogany Dolphin Armchairs
Pair of Antique Figural Continental Carved Mahogany Dolphin Armchairs

Pair of Antique Figural Continental Carved Mahogany Dolphin Armchairs

H 37.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins
Located in Richmond, VA
dolphins, stars, bellflowers, and acanthus leaves.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins
Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins

Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins

H 30 in W 24.25 in L 30 in
French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century walnut library armchair with wing back and unusual dolphin carving to the
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Walnut

French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair
French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair

French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair

H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Regency Italian Painted and Gilt Dolphin Arm Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Regency Italian painted and gilt dolphin arm chairs with floral medallions, stripped
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Regency Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of Regency Italian Painted and Gilt Dolphin Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Italian Painted and Gilt Dolphin Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Italian Painted and Gilt Dolphin Arm Chairs

H 35.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
3 Pc Victorian Empire Mahogany Dolphin Carved Parlor Set Settee Armchair & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, open mouth gesso dolphins, floral fabric, beautiful wood grain, and great style and form, circa
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

3 Pc Victorian Empire Mahogany Dolphin Carved Parlor Set Settee Armchair & Chair
3 Pc Victorian Empire Mahogany Dolphin Carved Parlor Set Settee Armchair & Chair

3 Pc Victorian Empire Mahogany Dolphin Carved Parlor Set Settee Armchair & Chair

H 41.5 in W 52 in D 27 in
Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian carved wood grotto chair with dolphin motif
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Wood

Grotto Chair
Grotto Chair

Grotto Chair

H 39 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
back, down curved arms with dolphin supports - seat of chair is slightly bowed in the front. Fauteuils
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils
Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils

Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils

H 34 in W 22.75 in D 19 in
19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer Dolphin chair Biedermeier or Empire, circa 1830, mahogany. Massive mahogany, partially
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Style Dolphin Chair

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
arm ends and dolphin tails and scales where the arms meet the back (early 20th century). These chairs
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

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Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins

H 33 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Upholstered French Napoleon III Bergères with Carved Dolphin circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Napoleon III bergères in walnut with carved dolphins as armrests, turned and carved legs
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Upholstered French Napoleon III Bergères with Carved Dolphin circa 1870
Pair of Upholstered French Napoleon III Bergères with Carved Dolphin circa 1870

Pair of Upholstered French Napoleon III Bergères with Carved Dolphin circa 1870

H 38.25 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ornate walnut grotto chair with carved dolphin arms and shell back.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair

Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dolphin Arm Chair French, Charles the 10th Carved Fruit Wood 36 x 24 x 19 inches, Seat Height
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair

H 36 in W 24 in D 19 in
French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A beautifully understated armchair with extraordinary carved dolphin motif armrests. After
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair
French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair

French, Charles X, Dolphin Arm Chair

H 37 in W 24 in D 23 in
Dutch Embossed Dolphin Design Open Arm Wing Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
DUTCH LEATHER UPHOLSTERED LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENT. 0PEN ARM WING CHAIR WITH CARVED SCROLLED
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19th Century Unknown Antique Dolphin Chairs

Dutch Embossed Dolphin Design Open Arm Wing Chair
Dutch Embossed Dolphin Design Open Arm Wing Chair

Dutch Embossed Dolphin Design Open Arm Wing Chair

H 40 in W 25 in D 29 in
Antique French Carved Dolphin Dining Chairs set 6
Located in Summerland, CA
Antique French Dolphin carved chairs. Set of 6. Beautifully carved intertwining dolphins in walnut
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Late 19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Dolphin Dining Chairs set 6
Antique French Carved Dolphin Dining Chairs set 6

Antique French Carved Dolphin Dining Chairs set 6

H 42 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Side Chairs with Dolphin Carvings, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French walnut Empire style side chairs with dolphin carvings on the arms from the turn
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Side Chairs with Dolphin Carvings, Circa 1900
Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Side Chairs with Dolphin Carvings, Circa 1900

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Side Chairs with Dolphin Carvings, Circa 1900

H 36.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Pair of Viennese Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four Viennese karelian birch wood side chairs with carved dolphin heads. Circa 1830's
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19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Burl

Pair of Viennese Side Chairs
Pair of Viennese Side Chairs

Pair of Viennese Side Chairs

H 39 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of diminutive Second Empire arm chairs with dolphin carved arms. Price is for the pair.
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs
Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs

Pair of diminutive Empire arm chairs

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A matched pair of early 19th century French mahogany dolphin headed tub chairs on sabre front legs
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Early 19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Tub Chairs

H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eight gondola style dining chairs, the curved back flaring forward, ending in dolphin heads at the
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs
Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs

Eight Empire Style Dining Chairs

H 35 in W 18 in D 16 in
Savonarola chair
Located in Boston, MA
An highly carved Savonarola chair with carved dolphin feet and rams head arms.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Oak

Savonarola chair
Savonarola chair

Savonarola chair

H 33 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
19th Century German Carved Mahogany Throne Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
dolphin motif decorates the side chair rails with a lion crest carving presented on the front seat rail
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19th Century German Louis XV Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century German Carved Mahogany Throne Chair
19th Century German Carved Mahogany Throne Chair

19th Century German Carved Mahogany Throne Chair

H 56.5 in W 38 in D 40 in
pair 19c italian walnut armchairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of chairs with carved dolphin arms. newly upholstered.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Walnut

pair 19c italian walnut armchairs
pair 19c italian walnut armchairs

pair 19c italian walnut armchairs

H 50 in W 27 in D 31 in
Italian 'Empire' Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Italian “Empire” Giltwood Sofa & Pair of Armchairs with Sabre Legs & Dolphin Armrests c.1830
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Italian 'Empire' Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Italian 'Empire' Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs

Italian 'Empire' Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs

An exceptional Italian early 19th Century armchair
Located in Bantam, CT
dolphins. For an identical chair from a set of 10 at the Pitti Palace see Enrico Colle " Italian Empire
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs

Materials

Walnut

An exceptional Italian early 19th Century armchair
An exceptional Italian early 19th Century armchair

An exceptional Italian early 19th Century armchair

H 35 in W 25 in D 25 in
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Antique Dolphin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique dolphin chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique dolphin chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique dolphin chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique dolphin chairs bearing Empire or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique dolphin chairs over the years, but those made by Chesterfield, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée and Josef Danhauser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Dolphin Chairs?

Prices for antique dolphin chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique dolphin chairs begin at $610 and can go as high as $443,813, while the average can fetch as much as $5,100.

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 Dolphin Chairs
  • What is an antique Bergère chair?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
    1 Answer
    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.

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