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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
Pair Of 1890s Tall Carved Wood Gothic Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1890s tall Gothic wood chairs Faces, panthers, cornucopias, dolphins, lion paws all carved
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1890s Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
chair; it was made between 1770 and 1780 in Spain in solid black ebony; its strange shape can be linked
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony
19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolfin Head Arms
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair influences
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Late 19th Century Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine set of four late 18thC period Directoire painted side chairs. Each chair has a different
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in New York, 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
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. 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
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 Hollywood, 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
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 GB
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
Oak, Leather
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved to the base of
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1810s Bergere Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
comfortable and stylish chair features a wealth of fine craftsmanship, including ornately carved dolphins
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1810s Bergere Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
comfortable and stylish chair features a wealth of fine craftsmanship, including ornately carved scroll
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
removed. The closed side panels, typical of bergeres, are decorated with carved dolphin heads and a tail
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19th Century German Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back legs raked. The arms curved and carved with a mythological dolphin’s head at the front and a scale
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1830s French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37 in W 25 in D 29 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
H 40 in W 17 in D 24 in
19th Century Painted Gilded Armchair Dolphins France
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and very comfortable armchair with carved dolphins. Original setting and gilding. The snails
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1820s French Restauration Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
stripes, and featuring ornately carved dolphins' heads at the base of each shaped arm rest. This stately
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
, fully restored swivel armchair
What a find! I have never seen another carved with the Dolphin arms
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1830s Italian Regency Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Dolphins' Heads Fauteuils, Manner of Bellangé
By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Dolphins' Heads Fauteuils, Manner of Bellange
A pair of Empire
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1810s French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany round back dolphin arm chair with bronze trim and gold
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Inlaid Marquetry and Rosewood Library Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Inlaid marquetry bone and rosewood library chair. Top back stretcher with inlay of fruit filled urn
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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Bone, Upholstery, Rosewood
19th Century, Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
terminating in carved dolphin head feet.
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Savonarola Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy Savonarola chair with deft carving and vibrant and colorful custom seat
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Charles X Style Pair Of French "Antique Master" Chairs In Wood And “Cuoio”
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Master" chairs with armrests; they have been made from excellent oak wood; the imposing backrest is
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 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
Exquisite Pair of Solid Oak Louis XIII Armchairs from circa 1850s -1X11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. Crafted from solid oak, these chairs exude timeless elegance and grandeur.
Adorned in fabric reminiscent
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1850s Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Oak
No Reserve
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Victorian 3-Piece Cast Iron Patio/Garden Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Garden/Patio set with table and two chairs. Gorgeous natural patina that would be hard to
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Each chair is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below block reserves and unique inverted circular
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 54.25 in W 26.5 in D 25.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
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Late 19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
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Late 19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Fauteuil or Armchair Attributed to Georges Jacob, France, circa 1785
By Georges Jacob
Located in Kinderhook, NY
legs. Shaped arms descend from vertical back-supports ending in 'dolphin-nose' arm-rests above finely
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Cane
H 37 in W 22 in D 18 in
Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
interiors decorated with gilded furniture and seated on high-backed chairs or thrones. Note the vegetal
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Other
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The curved pierced back with a palmette-inlaid shaped splat terminating in dolphin supports raised
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Antique Victorian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany, 19th C
Located in London, GB
Renaissance Revival dolphin inlay to the centre as well as crossbanding and inlaid hatching around it.
The
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Six-Light Candelabra Attributed to Escalier De Cristal circa 1819
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
particular to a dressing table and chair, now in the collection of the Louvre, which formed part of a
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 38.19 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Arts and Crafts Gillows oak hall chair with putti plaster panels circa 1880s
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts late Victorian period oak hall chair; possibly by Gillows of Lancaster or the
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Earthenware, Oak, Plaster
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
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
Attractive Pair of Satin Birch Painted Armchairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
An attractive pair of satin birch painted armchairs with dolphins painted on the back rail
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
red silk damask, with outswept dolphin-scale carved arms headed by half-flower heads, on a scrolling
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1750s English Chippendale Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A pair of painted bergeres
Located in New York, NY
, arms ending in carved dolphins, Continental, late 19th / early 20th century
Width- 28
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood
Period Empire Chair
Located in Chamblee, GA
A wonderful Empire mahogany chair with gilded carved dolphins and acanthus leaf on arms. Claw
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire mahogany arm chairs having green leather, dolphin arms, and paw feet.
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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
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
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of French Chairs 19th Century Charles X
Located in Redruth, GB
Pair of French chairs. Stunning pair of early 19th century Charles X open-armchairs. Stained pine
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Dolphin Chairs
Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
the form of dolphins all raised on splayed legs carved as oyster shells.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs
A Set Of Four Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Two matched pairs with carved dolphin heads and curved sabre legs to the front and rear.
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1820s French Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Stunning Extremely Large and Rare Superb Quality Regency Style Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A stunning extremely large and rare superb quality early 20th century Regency style dolphin centre
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Venetian Grotto Pedestal or Side Table, Gilded Wood, 19th Century
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
, sea animals such as seahorses, dolphins on typical furniture of the time, such as rocking chair
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1870s Rococo Revival Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole
Located in New York, NY
Boldly fashioned with a thick and rounded curved back, the chair is comprised of large and
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19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
backrest over an upholstered seat which is joined by downswept arms ending in gold carved dolphin form. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Dolphin Chairs
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
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
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
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
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
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Bergeres with Neoclassical Carved Dolphins
Located in Charleston, SC
dolphins, stars, bellflowers, and acanthus leaves.
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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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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 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 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.
- 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 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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