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.

Antique Parlour Chair

Seaweed Marquetry

1860 Oil Painting Of Woman In Black Dress

Linen Arm Chair

Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs

Edwardian Bedroom Chairs

Victorian Mother Of Pearl Chair

Eastlake Upholstered Chair

Damaged Chairs

A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings

$4,309

H 36.82 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co attributed. A Moorish ebonized parlour chair with Musharabieh turnings to each side

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1890s English Moorish Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Arm Revival

$1,683

H 42 in W 30 in D 27 in

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Arm Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an elegant pair of Victorian revival parlour chairs Circa 1920 Very comfortable

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1920s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880

$1,615 / set

H 41 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs Circa 1880 on this classic

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1880s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set

$4,800 / set

H 30 in W 28 in D 21 in

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wicker

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

$8,079

H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in

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

By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin

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 Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago

$1,780

H 55 in W 23 in D 36 in

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago

By Royal Chicago Products Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 20thc. Ice cream parlour style wire shoeshine chair by Royal Products Chicago, seldom seen

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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron, Nickel

Klismos Chair

$55,000

H 34.5 in W 19.07 in D 23 in

Klismos Chair

By William Hancock

Located in New York, NY

“parlour chairs,” and plate 21 probably served as the model for the acanthus leaves that gracefully wrap

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak

Pair Victorian Balloon Back Armchair Side Chair His and Hers Parlour Salon

$1,481

H 38 in W 27 in D 20 in

Pair Victorian Balloon Back Armchair Side Chair His and Hers Parlour Salon

Located in Potters Bar, GB

chairs Classic Victorian parlour look Both with elegant balloon shaped backs, deeply button upholstered

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1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

English Sheraton Revival Parlour Seat or Sofa Seat

$2,302

H 39.77 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in

English Sheraton Revival Parlour Seat or Sofa Seat

Located in Faversham, GB

An elegant Sheraton Revival parlor seat or settee in beech with satinwood inlay to the backrest and carved pierced uprights. The back rest is finished with a pair of raised turned f...

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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Calico, Beech, Satinwood

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut

$1,683

H 38 in W 25 in D 31 in

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and

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1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat

$774

H 37 in W 19 in D 23 in

Victorian Salon Chair 1860 Nursing Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Victorian nursing chair in mahogany Can also function as a parlour or salon chair Circa

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1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 5-Piece Parlor Set, Walnut, Late 19th Century, USA

$1,495Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 40 in W 47 in D 22 in

Victorian 5-Piece Parlor Set, Walnut, Late 19th Century, USA

Located in Pueblo, CO

Victorian 5 piece parlour set, including settee, arm chair, platform rocker, two tea chairs. Walnut

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Recent Sales

Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870

Unavailable

H 33 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Victorian carved occasional chair, parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H111 Scotland 1870

Category

1870s American Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut Dining Parlour Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut Dining Parlour Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique set of 4four Victorian walnut dining / parlour chairs. Date from the second half of the

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s

Located in PEGO, Alicante

Set of 2 Dutch Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs with intricate carving details throughout, circa

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Unusually Large-Scale Victorian Mahogany Parlour Chair

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 28 in D 34 in

Unusually Large-Scale Victorian Mahogany Parlour Chair

Located in New York City, NY

Unusually large-scale Victorian parlour armchair. Beautifully carved back, arms and feet. Stripped

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Parlour Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

French Parlour Arm Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

White lacquer French parlour chair upholstered in chocolate linen.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair Vic. Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour/Side Chairs, American 1880

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair Vic. Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour/Side Chairs, American 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of Victorian Walnut Upholstered East Lake Parlour chairs, Side Chairs, American 1880, H911

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1880s American Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs

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H 44 in W 26 in D 30 in

Pair of Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Victorian walnut and re-upholstered parlour chairs, each having carved and swept frames

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair

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H 15.36 in W 15.36 in L 15.36 in

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ebonised Parlour Chair

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century English chinoiserie ebonized parlour chair circa 1850. Inlaid mother of pearl

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Unusually Shaped Parlour Chair

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H 32 in W 26 in L 32 in

19th Century Unusually Shaped Parlour Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century unusually shaped parlour chair, with distinctive arms. Fully upholstered seat. Resting

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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, 1860

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H 36 in W 21 in D 27 in

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty pair of Victorian his and her walnut parlour chairs. Raised upon carved cabriole legs with

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1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery

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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OCCASIONAL CHAIR We have four of these chairs available to purchase individually

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Fine and Rare George I 18th c. Walnut and Marquetry Chair with Tapestry Fragment

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H 100 in W 59 in D 60 in

Fine and Rare George I 18th c. Walnut and Marquetry Chair with Tapestry Fragment

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early eighteenth-century George I walnut and seaweed marquetry parlour chair

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Early 18th Century European Queen Anne Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Edwardian Side Chairs Hepplewhite Shield Back 1910

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H 36 in W 17 in D 17 in

Edwardian Side Chairs Hepplewhite Shield Back 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

pair of parlour chairs The chairs feature a refined shield-shaped back, a hallmark of the Hepplewhite

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1910s Edwardian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs, 19th Century

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H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Antique Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique Victorian Upholstered Parlour Chairs Ebonised frames with turned and carved details very

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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chairs, William IV, Mahogany, Button Back, Parlour, Side, circa 1835

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H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Chairs, William IV, Mahogany, Button Back, Parlour, Side, circa 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pair of chairs, two English, William IV, mahogany button back parlour, or side

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Chairs With Carpet Upholstery 19Th C.

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H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Set Of 4 Antique Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Chairs With Carpet Upholstery 19Th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

Matching Set of 4 Antique Victorian Parlour/Occasional Chairs A rare set of matching chairs of

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Victorian Settee Chair Set Antique Couch Parlour Suite, 1860

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H 39 in W 60 in D 33 in

Victorian Settee Chair Set Antique Couch Parlour Suite, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An excellent quality rosewood parlour suite. Comprising of a shaped settee, a pair of open arm

Category

1860s Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Victorian 5 Piece Parlor Set

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H 39 in W 46 in D 22 in

Late 19th Century Victorian 5 Piece Parlor Set

Located in Pueblo, CO

Victorian 5 pc parlour set, including settee, arm chair, platform rocker, two tea chairs. Walnut

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Original Late Regency Carved Hardwood Framed Velour Tub Armchairs

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H 32.49 in W 24.41 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Original Late Regency Carved Hardwood Framed Velour Tub Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

parlour or gentleman’s club tub chairs, ideal for reading, drinks with friends and so on. They seat

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Parlour Chair

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H 42.5 in W 30 in D 24 in

19th Century English Victorian Parlour Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian drawing room chair, having a fan shaped back

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Victorian Ladies and Gents Parlour Chairs

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H 38 in W 24 in D 29 in

Pair Victorian Ladies and Gents Parlour Chairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

Quality pair of mahogany ladies and gents Victorian parlour chairs with cabriole legs upholstered

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Women's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H283

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H 35.5 in W 23.5 in D 30 in

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Women's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H283

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian chair, walnut, spoon back, women's parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H283 Scotland

Category

1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Chair, Walnut, Upholstered Parlour Chair, America 1890, B2709

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H 37 in W 20 in D 24 in

Antique Eastlake Chair, Walnut, Upholstered Parlour Chair, America 1890, B2709

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Eastlake chair, walnut, upholstered Parlour chair, America 1890, B2709 American 1890

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1890s American Eastlake Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Gentlemen's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H282

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H 37.5 in W 26 in D 33 in

Antique Victorian Chair, Walnut, Gentlemen's Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H282

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian chair, walnut, spoon back, gentlemen's parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H282

Category

1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Quality Mid Victorian Carved Ladies Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H1151

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H 38 in W 26 in D 29 in

Quality Mid Victorian Carved Ladies Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H1151

Located in Vancouver, BC

Quality Mid Victorian Carved Ladies Parlour Chair, Scotland 1870, H1151 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut

Category

1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Child's Parlour Chair

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H 30.5 in W 16 in D 24 in

Victorian Mahogany Child's Parlour Chair

Located in Vancouver, BC

Petite Victorian child's chair with padded back and seat, raised on cabriole legs ending in ceramic

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century ‘Gillows of London’ Parlour Chairs c. 1830

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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 22 in

Pair of Early 19th Century ‘Gillows of London’ Parlour Chairs c. 1830

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Heathfield, GB

A wonderful pair of Gillows solid mahogany parlour chairs in exceptionally fine original condition

Category

19th Century Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Oak Parlour Chairs by Francis Jourdain

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A Pair of Oak Parlour Chairs by Francis Jourdain

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular sides and backs, with criss-cross grid pattern, enclosing caned seats raised on four tapering legs. Made in solid oak with a wax finish.

One of these w...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Oak

Early Victorian Mahogany & Peach Velvet Upholstered Shell Backed Chair c.1840

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H 35.75 in W 29 in D 24 in

Early Victorian Mahogany & Peach Velvet Upholstered Shell Backed Chair c.1840

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The shell or scalloped shaped parlour chair, in a peach coloured fabric with single piping, having

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Queen Anne Beech Side Chairs Manner of Ball Circa 1710

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H 46 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Queen Anne Beech Side Chairs Manner of Ball Circa 1710

Located in Louisville, KY

', London, 1991, figure 62. Additionally: This caned back Queen Anne 'India' patterned parlour chair was

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Antique Pair of Upholstered Walnut Parlour or Side Chairs Scotland, 1900

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H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21 in

Antique Pair of Upholstered Walnut Parlour or Side Chairs Scotland, 1900

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique pair of upholstered Walnut parlour or side chairs, Scotland 1900, B1364 Scotland 1900

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Good Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady

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H 10.25 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in

Good Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

on a period parlour chair, the whole on a fawn colored ground, presented in a later gilded moulded

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Canvas

Fine George III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Side Chair, Manner of Gillows

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H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in

Fine George III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Side Chair, Manner of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Richmond, London

joined by a turned X-frame stretcher. This elegant parlour chair, with 'tablet' back and 'medallion

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

$8,225 / set

H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

Located in Budapest, HU

Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

$5,319

H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Hardwood

A Reupholstered Antique English Victorian Library Armchair

$3,703

H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 39.77 in

A Reupholstered Antique English Victorian Library Armchair

Located in London, GB

A large Victorian late 19th century Library chair, newly re upholstered in Velvet. The new fabric copying the original fabric design on the chair with two different tones in Green, P...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Velvet

Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Navy Trim, 1910

$7,900

H 35 in W 30 in D 51 in

Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Navy Trim, 1910

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A beautiful reed and rattan wicker chaise lounge in a lovely natural color with a continuous navy blue braid trimming around the back, arms and seating, American, C. 1910 by the Heyw...

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1910s American Other Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs

$5,800

H 33.5 in W 71 in D 36 in

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair

$1,314Sale Price|30% Off

H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The button...

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1870s Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

$4,224

H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France, 1870.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Brocade, Beech

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire

$78,500

H 99 in W 48.5 in D 19.5 in

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair

$2,013

H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 25.2 in

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany armchair which has a pretty shaped mahogany back with decoratively carved scrolled carved arms. It stands on elegant shaped cabriole l...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

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Mahogany

19th-Century Tortoiseshell Side Table – Spanish with Arabic Influence

$2,702

H 21.26 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in

19th-Century Tortoiseshell Side Table – Spanish with Arabic Influence

Located in Madrid, ES

19th-Century Tortoiseshell Side Table – Spanish with Arabic Influence Elegant 19th-century side table crafted from tortoiseshell, ebony, silver, and exotic woods. This Spanish piece...

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19th Century Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish

$10,500

H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...

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1890s American Edwardian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.5 in W 46 in D 20 in

6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's

By Heywood Brothers & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Incredible set of six antique wicker pieces by Heywood Brothers, circa 1890's. This rare set consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat sett...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

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Wicker

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair

$1,609

H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to the front out swept back legs, ori...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35 in W 28 in D 26 in

Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Part of a Senator's wife's wicker collection, this rare and beautiful complete wicker parlor set is of high quality with wood beads on the legs of the chairs and openwork curlicues c...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

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Wicker

PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET

$12,052 / set

H 34.26 in W 30.91 in D 30.12 in

PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Victorian circa 1880 lightly restored Chesterfield brown leather armchairs with ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chair

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Leather

Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

$10,920

H 40.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in

Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. ...

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20th Century Antique Parlour Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Seating Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Seating

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Antique Parlour Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique parlour chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique parlour chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. There are many kinds of the antique parlour chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique parlour chair, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Royal Chicago Products Company each produced at least one beautiful antique parlour chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Parlour Chair?

The average selling price for an antique parlour chair at 1stDibs is $1,495, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $3,853 for the highest priced.

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 Parlour Chair

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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