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Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Pewter

Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870
Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870

Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

being of a Padded Form. The Chairs Having a Wood Show Back. Please note these chairs are not quite an

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

provide both comfort and an air of stateliness, while the generously padded seats ensure that these chairs

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped

Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Maple

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rail. Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the chair terminating in pad feet. The drop seat is

Category

1710s English Queen Anne Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Walnut

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue

Category

1850s English Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched

Category

1860s French Louis XVI Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE

EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

a normal frame of the same size with a nicely upholstered seat pad, the chair dates back to the very

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs - with a padded seat & back upholstered green velour

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Pair Of George II Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair Of George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair Of George II Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

stretcher. All ending on pad feet. These chairs have a wonderful rich patina with well carved shell knees

Category

1750s English George II Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs
A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs

A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Beautifully Designed Wrought Iron Side Chairs, Featuring a Padded Seat. Strong Construction.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Iron

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

chairs with a wavy ladder back in the Georgian style, with turned stretchers and chunky pad feet The

Category

1830s Georgian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair in Olive Velvet
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair in Olive Velvet

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair in Olive Velvet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rail. Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the chair terminating in pad feet. The drop seat is

Category

1710s Queen Anne Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Régence Beech Slipper Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of 18th Century French Régence Beech Slipper Chairs, Circa 1720

Pair of 18th Century French Régence Beech Slipper Chairs, Circa 1720

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

1720, and raised on four cabriole legs. These supremely comfortable chairs feature shaped,padded backs

Category

Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Pewter

Set 6 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Cherry Wood
Set 6 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Cherry Wood

Set 6 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Cherry Wood

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 Queen Anne style cherry dining chairs These chairs are raised upon cabriole legs with pad

Category

1920s Queen Anne Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Cherry

Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining
Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining

Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining

Located in Potters Bar, GB

. The carvers featuring shaped and carved supports with shaped and padded arms. The chairs have stuff

Category

1920s Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding quality set of eight Irish Chippendale style dining chairs
Outstanding quality set of eight Irish Chippendale style dining chairs

Outstanding quality set of eight Irish Chippendale style dining chairs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality set of eight antique Victorian mahogany Irish Chippendale style dining chairs

Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Antique George II Mahogany Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Set of Four Antique George II Mahogany Dining Chairs, 18th Century

Set of Four Antique George II Mahogany Dining Chairs, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

rounded struts. The chairs stand on pad feet and are lightly carved at the shoulders. The frames are

Category

18th Century George II Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Set of Twenty Four Dining Chairs Attributed To Butlers of Dublin
19th Century Set of Twenty Four Dining Chairs Attributed To Butlers of Dublin

19th Century Set of Twenty Four Dining Chairs Attributed To Butlers of Dublin

By Butler's of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

interlocking weaved design raised over a padded upholstered seat, the carver chairs with shaped open arms with

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the cane backs on two chairs. Fabric on pads are worn. They will benefit from being completely re

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Bronze

A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair
A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair

A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

rail with slats and arching Arm Rests. The Chair has a padded leather seat it revolves and tilts so the

Category

1910s Art Deco Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Glasgow, GB

19.25in wide x 22.5in high (49cm x 57cm) Arm pad height 28.25in (71.5cm) Side chairs Width 18.5in

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster
Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster

Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

legs with onion-shaped feet, padded chairs with sculpted backs, bronze chandeliers with arms and

Category

1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Oak

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Pewter

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather

By George Hepplewhite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather seat pad This chair is really quite exquisite, it's the only Hepplewhite I have ever seen, it

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820
English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820

English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

, gently flared wingback rises above a deep seat and padded arms, creating a chair intended for warmth

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather seat pad This chair can be used as an office or occasional decorative chair as intended, it

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Padded Arm Chair with Cranberry Floral Brocade
Victorian Padded Arm Chair with Cranberry Floral Brocade

Victorian Padded Arm Chair with Cranberry Floral Brocade

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful, rich dark mahogany victorian style padded armchair with Cranberry floral brocade

Category

19th Century English Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Brocade, Mahogany

French Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Yellow-Upholstered Armchair by François Linke
French Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Yellow-Upholstered Armchair by François Linke

French Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Yellow-Upholstered Armchair by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

upholstered shaped backrest surmounted by a bearded ormolu mask, the open scrolled armrests meeting the padded

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Elbow Chair, 19th Century in Chippendale Taste
Antique Elbow Chair, 19th Century in Chippendale Taste

Antique Elbow Chair, 19th Century in Chippendale Taste

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

knees and terminating in early 18th century style pad feet, this chair is sturdy and stabile offering a

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs
Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs

Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above a tight seat

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Wood

20th century chippendale revival armchairs by Nordiska Kompaniet
20th century chippendale revival armchairs by Nordiska Kompaniet

20th century chippendale revival armchairs by Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

detail to the knee.  All legs terminating on a pad foot. Very comfortable chairs which offer a very

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Chippendale Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century

Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

black and red silk chair pads, the chairs have a slanted back. In good condition for the age of the

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement turned tall back mahogany chair Pad feet and spindle decoration Silk

Category

1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs-Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs-Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs-Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Louis XVI style Antique Silver Gilt Armchairs/Fauteuils. Each chair features a padded oval back

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Set of 4 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs
Set of 4 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs

Set of 4 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Great set of 4 18th century Queen Anne walnut arm chairs with pad feet and well executed shells

Category

18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs. Each chair has different

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

George III Style Carved Mahogany Windsor Armchair in the Hepplewhite Style
George III Style Carved Mahogany Windsor Armchair in the Hepplewhite Style

George III Style Carved Mahogany Windsor Armchair in the Hepplewhite Style

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

cabriole legs joined by stretchers and terminating in pad feet. The chair is stamped to the underside with

Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Ash, Elm

A Pair of Magnificent Giltwood Armchairs
A Pair of Magnificent Giltwood Armchairs

A Pair of Magnificent Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Magnificent Giltwood Armchairs. Each magnificent throne chair with oval padded back

Category

Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny

Located in Hanover, MA

De Medici cotton damask with metallic overlay. Arched rectangular double chair back with padded

Category

1910s British William and Mary Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Located in Hanover, MA

Fortuny De Medici cotton with metallic overlay. Arched rectangular double chair back with padded sides

Category

19th Century British William and Mary Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Silk

Corner Chair
Corner Chair

Corner Chair

Unavailable|$2,565

Corner Chair

Located in Dorking, Surrey

A good 18th century mahogany corner chair. Pad covered in Mulberry's 'Kennel Club' design

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Padded Chair

Set of Six Hepplewhite Chairs
Set of Six Hepplewhite Chairs

Set of Six Hepplewhite Chairs

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

out at the top. The chairs have loose pad seats and stand on four square tapering legs with a 'H

Category

1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Duchesse Brisee, chair & stool
Antique French Duchesse Brisee, chair & stool

Antique French Duchesse Brisee, chair & stool

Located in Maidstone, GB

Antique French Duchesse Brisee, original paint, very pretty detail. Floor to cushion pad 19 inches

Category

19th Century Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of George IV Mahogany Chairs
Pair of George IV Mahogany Chairs

Pair of George IV Mahogany Chairs

Unavailable|$2,295 / set

Pair of George IV Mahogany Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

Pair of George IV period mahogany dining chairs with removable pads in the manner of Gillows of

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

19th Century, Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Chairs
19th Century, Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Chairs

19th Century, Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Chairs

Located in Wels, AT

Pair of fine carved wooden swan chairs, with round padded seating.

Category

1860s Italian Antique Padded Chair

Materials

Wood

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Antique Padded Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique padded chair for your home. An antique padded chair — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique padded chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique padded chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Georgian and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique padded chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gustav Stickley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Padded Chair?

An antique padded chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,665, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

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 Padded Chair
  • 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.