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4 Original Chairs from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak
these chairs are very well made, very light and
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original Chair Kolo Moser and Josef Hoffmann Attr. Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
An armchair with design-vocabulary used by Kolo Moser and Josef Hoffmann in their early works from 1901 on.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
1 Original Armchair from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak
These armchair is very well made, very light and
Category
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
pretty walnut veneer. The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. This original chair
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hub Barcelona.
A lovely original chair with the makers mark still in place. Hand crafted and
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
French Original Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good set of four original painted 18th century French salon chairs, 1780.
Seat height 16.5
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18th Century French Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our stunning pair of original Biedermeier chairs, originating from 1820s Southern Germany
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A pair of Glastonbury chairs made for the Pembertons of Durham
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Palace, Wells, where one of the two original chairs survives.
Category
1870s English Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather
Located in GB
chair
An ornately carved and decorated original chair. The leather upholstery is period, heavily
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19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42.72 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Antique Swedish Original Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art chair from Sweden made around 1860 in painted pine. The chair has the original
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
19Thc Original Painted & Decorated NE Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four paint decorated chairs have a Rufus Potter top rail all hand painted, Amazing
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Original Josef Hoffmann Chair, 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
original; professionally restored, signs of age and use; measures: height 96 cm, height of seat 48 cm
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pearwood
Early 19Thc Original Stenciled Hitchcock Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original stencil painted children's chair with original hand woven rush seat and in very
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rococo chair, with original color
By Alexander Thunberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, rococo, made in Stockholm about 1765, attributed to Alexander Thunberg, not signed. He
Category
1760s Swedish Rococo Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Birch
Early 19Thc Original Paint Decorated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Step down Windsors in original paint decorated chairs.These very fine red painted chairs
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Biedermeier chairs, 19-20 centuries
Located in Kerepes, HU
The presented piece is in an age-appropriate
condition.
The upholstery is clean , the chair can
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
in 1963. The original chair was completely upholstered with rubber foam and covered with white
Category
1860s Dutch De Stijl Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted pair of accumulated Windsor chairs in old surface. This is two
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Surface Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original old surface child's chair from the Pueblo in New Mexico. The construction is
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Red Painted Children's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hoop back child's chair has a wonderful original red crackle surface. This small windsor or
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1890s American Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak
1900s Pair of Original Danish Rococo Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Fabric upholstery with some signs of use.
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Early 1900s Danish Rococo Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Original Vecta Fiberglass Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in New Hope, PA
A Pair of fully upholstered space age Vecta chairs in very good original condition. Refinished in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in Stockholm, SE
and the legs in gustavian style. The chairs are in original color.
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 9 beautifully carved original polychrome chairs
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent set of 9 very nicely sculpted original polychrome chairs new tapestry with high quality
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Oak, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th C Original Painted Decorated Child's / Doll Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th C original painted child’s / dolls chair from Pennsylvania. The Chair is in Amazing Condition
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Caned Chair with Original Frame Finish
Located in Houston, TX
18th century caned chair with original frame finish. Chair is newly upholstered. We have 2 of these
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18th Century Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Cane
Victoria Regina Era Rustic English Original Farm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique, crudely handcrafted farm chairs, one baring the "VR" and crown stamp of Queen Victoria (May
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1840s English Victorian Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian English Cast Iron Chairs and Original Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of English Victorian chairs made of cast iron and cotton.
The chairs have a
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Cast Stone
2 Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
2 Original Napoleon III Ebonised Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonised chairs, France, 1850s
wear and lack of gilding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Viennese Chair 1905 Jugendstil, Secession Style 1905 / Original
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary chair in the original state. Will be restored on request.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
and very original chair made by skilled and practiced hands in c. 1600
Dimensions are:
17.5 inches
Category
17th Century Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Yew
19th Century Swedish Folk Art chairs with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
,see pictures
Scraped by hand to its beautiful blue original color.
Such nice extra extra chairs to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very comfortable. The chairs are copies from the original Shaker chairs from New England.Two are
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Original Chiarivari Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
Wear and lack of gilding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
original color.
Stable in construction
The chair seat is upholstered in beige fabric.
Made in painted
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
Original Walnut Wing Chair, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Original walnut wing chair, circa 1900.
Armchair reupholstered and refinished a short time ago
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Antiques Baroque Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish late baroque chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden
A lovely chair
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
2 Original Chiarivari Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s
wear and lack of gilding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very
Category
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine arrow back windsor child's chair is in fine condition and all original painted grey
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1880s original black painted Windsor side chair is in fine condition and has a wonderful
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
3 Original Antique Biedermeier Chairs circa 1830 Cherrywood carved
Located in Berlin, DE
3 rare Biedermeier chairs, circa 1830.
Solid wood with wickerwork.
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England - Circa 1840s
Wonderful wooden
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Rare set of six antique chairs
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original Westport Chair, Harry Bunnell 1905
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Rochester, NY
Original antique Adirondack " Westport Chair " designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home
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Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian Bellman Chair Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
original paint.
These antique chairs from Sweden has an airy design Quality to them with their open style
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Matching Pair of E. 20thc Original Green Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early high back arm chairs in original cactus green painted surface.These chairs are in great
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These
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1790s American Country Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Four Garden/Patio Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of four garden or patio chairs with their original patina. Two with arms and two without
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Original Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Antique Original Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique original chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and softwood, all antique original chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique original chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique original chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Victorian and Art Nouveau antique original chairs are of considerable interest. Antique original chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Woka Lamps and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Original Chairs?
Prices for antique original chairs start at $128 and top out at $91,971 with the average selling for $2,638.
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 Original Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to authenticate an original Wassily chair is to look at the stainless frame. There will be no weld in the corners, and will look like a continuous piece, with no cap on the end. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Wassily chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- 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.
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