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Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4

Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs. Carved and inlaid wood. Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

$2,183Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Brass

E.W. Godwin Attributed Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Side Chair
E.W. Godwin Attributed Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Side Chair

E.W. Godwin Attributed Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Side Chair

By Edward William Godwin

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a lightweight mahogany Anglo-Japanese side chair with many Godwin characteristics, and

Category

1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Located in Forney, TX

wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanned Side Chairs
Pair of Japanned Side Chairs

Pair of Japanned Side Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of carved and painted Portuguese-style side chairs in the Chinese taste with

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19th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chair in a single family's collection for 75 years. Stunning hand-carved chrysanthemum motif, with

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair discovered in Japan. Details of this chair are unknown. It is also

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin (attributed). A set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs
E W Godwin (attributed). A set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs

E W Godwin (attributed). A set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

Edward William Godwin (attributed), a set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs, with incised

Category

19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

James Plucknett A pair of Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chairs
James Plucknett A pair of Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chairs

James Plucknett A pair of Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chairs

Located in London, GB

James Plucknett attributed probably for Collier and Plucknett. A pair of Anglo Japanese ebonized

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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.
E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.

E W Godwin attributed. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Chair.

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

Edward William Godwin (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, circa 1875, probably by

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Figural Throne Desk Arm Chair
Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Figural Throne Desk Arm Chair

Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Figural Throne Desk Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Figural Throne Desk Arm Chair. Item features carved foo

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair
E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair

E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E.W. Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair with new laid rush.

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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

E W Godwin An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair professionally upholstered
E W Godwin An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair professionally upholstered

E W Godwin An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair professionally upholstered

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E.W. Godwin, style of An anglo japanese ebonized side chair with professionally upholstered seat in

Category

1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

E. W. Godwin, attri. An Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Walnut Side Chair
E. W. Godwin, attri. An Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Walnut Side Chair

E. W. Godwin, attri. An Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Walnut Side Chair

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E. W. Godwin attributed An Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement walnut side chair with a lattice style

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19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

E W Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with thebes style turnings
E W Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with thebes style turnings

E W Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with thebes style turnings

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E W Godwin style of, an Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with subtle carved details to the back, turned

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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese rush seat ebonized side chair
E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese rush seat ebonized side chair

E W Godwin (style of). An Anglo-Japanese rush seat ebonized side chair

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E.W. Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese rush seat ebonized side chair.

Category

1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair

Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Oriental Export Palace Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish pair of late 19th century Japanese side chairs, each with wonderful carved leaves

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Softwood

E W Godwin, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
E W Godwin, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

E W Godwin, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E W Godwin, attributed, probably made by Collinson and Lock. An Anglo-Japanese walnut circular

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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock

Located in London, GB

-Japanese walnut circular parlour chair with fan shaped arms on bulbous turned legs united by circular

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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair

By Otto Wagner

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced

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19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair
Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair

Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair

By Nicholas & Stone Co

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Tub Chair, in the style of Godwin.
Ebonised Tub Chair, in the style of Godwin.

Ebonised Tub Chair, in the style of Godwin.

Located in London, GB

Charming ‘Anglo Japanese’ ebonised tub chair in the style of E.W. Godwin. England c. 1870s

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1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

Located in Kinderhook, NY

, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt

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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

Pair of Regency Bedsteps
Pair of Regency Bedsteps

Pair of Regency Bedsteps

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare and elegant pair of Regency simulated rosewood bedsteps; could be used as interesting occasional tables in a drawing room. The green striped cushions are covered in hard-weari...

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1810s English Regency Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey

18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey

By Giles Grendey

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

: 37.114 A George II scarlet japanned chair labelled Giles Grendey. Supplied to the Duke of Infantado

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

C19th Hand Carved Japanese Throne Chair
C19th Hand Carved Japanese Throne Chair

C19th Hand Carved Japanese Throne Chair

Located in London, GB

A Very Decorative Japanese Throne Chair All Hand Carved with Dragon Decoration to the Back and Legs

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Other

Japanese Carved Mahogany Arm Chair
Japanese Carved Mahogany Arm Chair

Japanese Carved Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Japanese (Early 20th Century) mahogany arm chair with a slat design saddle form seat and a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Located in New York, NY

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Highly carved sculptural Meiji dragon armchair.: dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful

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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Japan – Geisha, Kago Travelling Chair

Japan – Geisha, Kago Travelling Chair

Located in Middletown, NY

Original Photograph / Photographer unattributed Yokohama, Japan: c 1885. Hand-tinted albumen print

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi A
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi A

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi A

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1910s–1920s. A branded

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi B
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi B

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi B

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1910s–1920s. A branded

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A small, warm bench made of oak and cork. Its adorable appearance makes it seem like a scene from a fairy tale, as if a child is sitting in the shade of a tree in the grassland. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a tasteful antique cedar bench made around the Showa period. The warmth of the wood and the texture that evokes the era are attractive, and the design is simple yet strikin...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool
Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool

Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

as traditional Japanese or traditional Japanese-style rooms. This chair combines the depth of aged

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Antique Japanese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Japanese chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and cedar, all antique Japanese chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique Japanese 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. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque antique Japanese chairs are consistently popular styles. Edward William Godwin, Yuzuru Yamakawa and Europa Antiques each produced beautiful antique Japanese chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Japanese Chairs?

Prices for antique Japanese chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Japanese chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $105,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

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 Japanese Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.