How did the monk chair get its name?

The monk chair gets its name from its understated clean lines. It refers to the fact that religious monks typically wear simple garments and live in spartan environments. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the chair in 1974. You'll find a range of monk chairs on 1stDibs.

What is an antique Bergère chair?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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?

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 can you tell how old an antique chair is?

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 do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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?

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?

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?

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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Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

$23,834Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in

Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974. Wood

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Leather, Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Monks Chair

$1,400

H 32 in W 23 in D 17.5 in

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Monks Chair

Located in Essex, MA

Barrel form with paneled back. The seat over a door with wood knob handle.

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Monks Chair

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Pair of Early 20th C. Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chairs

$3,800 / set

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22 in

Pair of Early 20th C. Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chairs

Located in Kent, CT

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

$4,800 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Monks Chair

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Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century

$3,250 / set

H 36.5 in W 24.75 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs

$6,800 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 20.75 in

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in its composition

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

$3,750

H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chair Sweden, early 20th century Hand crafted artisanal chair unique in its

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs

$7,200 / set

H 34.25 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in it’s composition

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 41 in W 33 in D 34 in

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" This is a beautiful

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Rare pair of Gothic Revival armchairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century Monks Lions

$15,267 / set

H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 24.81 in

Rare pair of Gothic Revival armchairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century Monks Lions

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

modelling introduce a mythological counterpoint to the spiritual gravity of the monks, enriching the chairs

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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Monks Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights

$13,939 / set

H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor

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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Monks Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Monk, 1800

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.45 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in

Monk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Oil on canvas framed representing a monk reading sitting on a chair in the taste of François Granet.

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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Monks Chair

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Oil

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

$1,495

H 45.25 in W 30 in D 19 in

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Delaware Valley metamorphic table/chair Monk's Bench in cherry, c. 1900's

$1,800

H 27.75 in Dm 47.25 in

Delaware Valley metamorphic table/chair Monk's Bench in cherry, c. 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Delaware Valley metamorphic Monk's Bench tilt top settle base table in cherry wood. The two board

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Early 20th Century American Antique Monks Chair

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Cherry

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English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century

Unavailable

H 44 in W 16 in D 22.5 in

English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century

Located in Cleveland, OH

With squared paneled top hinging to form table top, over squared arms and hinged squared seat with paneled sides creating storage space, raised on squared feet.

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15th Century and Earlier English Elizabethan Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table

Located in Heathfield, GB

A good oak monk’s table with original timbers throughout. This is a beautiful side table with a

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17th Century Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

Savonarola Arm chair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 27.5 in D 18.5 in

Savonarola Arm chair

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Heavily wooden carved arm chair used by monks in Italy and Spain in the late 1700's.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Monks Chair

Swedish Monk Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 19 in

Swedish Monk Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique triangular monk chairs in oak with carved chair backs on both sides. Late 19th century

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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

19th Century Convertible Monk's Chair or End Table

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H 49.5 in W 27.5 in D 27 in

19th Century Convertible Monk's Chair or End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses! Seatback down

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1870s French Renaissance Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

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H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Monks Chair

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Velvet, Oak

Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century

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H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in

Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 22.75 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of early 20th century Swedish three legged corner "monk" chairs or "munkstolen" Based on

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Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Antique English Figural Carved Oak Pub Chair with Monks in Bar Scene

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H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique English Figural Carved Oak Pub Chair with Monks in Bar Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English figural carved oak pub chair with monks in bar scene. Item features a scene of 2

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Monks Chair

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Postmodern Walnut Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

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H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in

Postmodern Walnut Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

invented classics such as the artona series for Maxalto, the monk chairs for Molteni and the Soriana series

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Late 19th Century European Post-Modern Antique Monks Chair

Early 20th Century American, Arts & Crafts Collection of Poker Work Furniture

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H 40.25 in W 20.75 in D 24 in

Early 20th Century American, Arts & Crafts Collection of Poker Work Furniture

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

throne chair and a flip-top table chair which could be best described as a monks bench. Both chairs are

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Monks Chair

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Pine

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk's Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C

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H 82.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.75 in

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk's Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb antique French oak gothic tall gothic hall seat, bench or throne chair~~highly carved with

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair

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H 52 in W 36 in D 36 in

English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English, carved, metamorphic Monks Table-Chair in solid oak. The round top folding up to become

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s

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H 35.63 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Swedish solid tripod chair called a "Monk Chair" from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Lacquered

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Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Antique Monks Chair

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Wood, Cotton

Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chair, 1930s, Handmade

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chair, 1930s, Handmade

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

This Swedish monk chair is made of solid oak, handmade in the early 20th century. The chair is

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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Swedish Sculptural Hand Painted Monk Chair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

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H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in

Swedish Sculptural Hand Painted Monk Chair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A fine wooden vintage Monk chair with seagrass seat. Hand Painted and Carved by a Swedish

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Wood

Swedish Sculptural Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

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H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in

Swedish Sculptural Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Monk chair made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker. This fine decorative

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C

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H 29.5 in Dm 27 in

Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 1900s

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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 1900s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A striking and highly sculptural pair of early 20th-century Swedish monk chairs, handcrafted in

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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

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H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in

Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

19th-Century Swedish Monk's Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion

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H 34 in W 23.5 in D 17.25 in

19th-Century Swedish Monk's Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion

Located in Miami, FL

19th-Century Swedish Monk's Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion Offered for sale is a late 19th

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Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 20.75 in

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chair Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in its composition

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

Swedish 19th-Century Carved Monk´s Corner Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi

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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Swedish 19th-Century Carved Monk´s Corner Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Solid oak monk chair from the Swedish ”National-romantic” era around the turn of the nineteenth

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19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later

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H 30.91 in W 36.42 in D 33.08 in

Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique monk's bench. A metamorphic table / chair in English oak dating from the 18th

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Oak

Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

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H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in

Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. A kyokuroku chairs in original red

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Monks Chair

Materials

Brass

Robert Mouseman Thompson oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1920

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H 31.3 in W 24.41 in D 23.23 in

Robert Mouseman Thompson oak "Monk" chair, England circa 1920

By Robert Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An important and rare early Robert “Mouseman” Thompson Monks chair. Oak. The curved back with

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1920s British Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

Early 1900's Solid Oak Hand Crafted Altar Chair

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H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in

Early 1900's Solid Oak Hand Crafted Altar Chair

Located in Tarleton, GB

Altar or Monks Chair Fabulous high quality church chair. Dated circa early 1900's

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Monks Chair

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Oak

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$24,500 / set

H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

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Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$1,650 / item

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$14,350 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

$9,093 / set

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Located in Vicenza, IT

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Located in Saint Louis, MO

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$15,554 / set

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Located in Vicenza, IT

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H 30.25 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique monks chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every antique monks chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique monks chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique monks chair made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Monks Chair?

Prices for an antique monks chair start at $585 and top out at $5,250 with the average selling for $3,051.

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 Monks Chair

How did the monk chair get its name?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The monk chair gets its name from its understated clean lines. It refers to the fact that religious monks typically wear simple garments and live in spartan environments. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the chair in 1974. You'll find a range of monk chairs on 1stDibs.
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 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 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 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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