Skip to main content

Antique Plank Chair

to
27
182
16
102
78
78
21
20
19
18
13
9
7
7
7
6
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sort By
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy. Measures 17" in width, 17" in

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair
Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair measuring 15" in width, 16" in depth

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs with great patina. Measure 15

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Early American Patinated Maple Plank  Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century
Early American Patinated Maple Plank  Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chair, Eraly 20th Century. Great patina. Not just for

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Original Adirondack Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
Original Adirondack Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent

Original Adirondack Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent

By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee

Located in Rochester, NY

1905 patent, Bunnell named it the Westport Plank Chair. These chairs were produced and sold between

Category

Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs with a floral design. Beautiful

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Tulipwood

PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION
PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION

PAIR OF VICTORIAN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CHAiRS WITH LOVELY FOUR PLANK CONSTRUCTION

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original Victorian Arts & Crafts four plank hall chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair
Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming antique side chair. Features a petite size made from maple with a contoured plank seat

Category

Early 20th Century Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair
19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair

19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and spindle Back Plank Side Chair. Will make a

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Nolan Plank Seat Side Chairs. Sally Nolan is a mother, grandmother, former teacher, Air Force Veteran, a

Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800's
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800's

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of French walnut plank seat hall chairs on cabriole legs in the Louis XV taste. The tall chair

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair
19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Folk Art Chairs Including Rustic Birthing Chair, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Folk Art Chairs Including Rustic Birthing Chair, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Folk Art Chairs Including Rustic Birthing Chair, 19th Century

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of antique folk art chairs, late 19th to early 20th century. One is a rare birthing chair

Category

19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak
18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

Located in Hudson, NY

wedge shaped legs in the solid plank seat. Perfect little side chair!

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Antique Pennsylvania Side Chairs, Floral Design, Circa 1825
Set of Six Antique Pennsylvania Side Chairs, Floral Design, Circa 1825

Set of Six Antique Pennsylvania Side Chairs, Floral Design, Circa 1825

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of six Pennsylvania plank seat side chairs painted gray with floral decorated back splat and

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840
Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840

Set of 4 Pennsylvania half spindle back side chairs, c. 1840

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of four half spindle back, plank seat side chairs in original oxide red finish. All joints have

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of plank seat Windsor side chairs with thumb backs in their original paint decoration. The

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909
Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909

Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Utrecht, NL

is found in the backrests of each chair where two planks of wood are constructed into a ‘T’ shape

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Early 19th Century Plank Seat Chairs with Scrolling Arms
Pair of English Early 19th Century Plank Seat Chairs with Scrolling Arms

Pair of English Early 19th Century Plank Seat Chairs with Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English George III period plank seat chairs from circa 1800 with pierced backs, slightly

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair
1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair

1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair

Located in London, GB

hollowed out trunk, with the rest of the chair planked in construction. Dated to the base. Swedish, 1935.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the original gilded surface and a red painted base. This plank seat chair is in great sturdy condition

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

function. The chairs feature solid, plank top seats, straight corner legs linked with stretcher bars and

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms
Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

the front by gooseneck posts that rise from a rectangular planked seat. The chair is raised on four

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris
Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris

Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris

Located in BARSAC, FR

517. In the Collections of the Mobilier national a chair with a plank back inventory number GMT

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique farmhouse chairs  German around 1800  oak  5 individual backrests
Antique farmhouse chairs  German around 1800  oak  5 individual backrests

Antique farmhouse chairs German around 1800 oak 5 individual backrests

Located in Würzburg, DE

known as stabelle or plank chairs, date back to the 1800s and represent a classic, timeless design that

Category

18th Century Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Four English Bench-Made Chippendale Plank Seat Elm Chairs
Set of Four English Bench-Made Chippendale Plank Seat Elm Chairs

Set of Four English Bench-Made Chippendale Plank Seat Elm Chairs

Located in Boston, MA

Set of four English bench-made Chippendale plank seat elm chairs, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840
Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent set of six plank seat chairs in original salmon paint and decoration, circa 1840

Category

1840s American Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840
Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent set of six plank seat half-spindle chairs in original yellow paint and decoration, nice

Category

1840s American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair featuring a Scalloped Backrest and Pitched Seat. Dimensions

Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood  Plank Chair
Primitive Wood  Plank Chair

Primitive Wood Plank Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive seat made from planks of wood unusual form, simple construction.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS
19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS

19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC TOMATO RED OVER GREEN ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN WONDERFUL

Category

19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Primitive Plank Sleigh Chair
Primitive Plank Sleigh Chair

Primitive Plank Sleigh Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive plank chair with unusual form, carved sides and feet.

Category

19th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair
17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair

17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Primitive plank chair or settle. Dating to the late 17th century, wonderful untouched patina

Category

Late 17th Century French Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

simple plank chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic locales. A

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Plank Oak Chair by J. M. & Sons, Arts & Crafts Period
Plank Oak Chair by J. M. & Sons, Arts & Crafts Period

Plank Oak Chair by J. M. & Sons, Arts & Crafts Period

By John Meirs & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful plank chairs designed and manufactured in the US in the early part of the 20th century by

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Pine Plank Seat Chair
Pine Plank Seat Chair

Pine Plank Seat Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This single pine plank seat chair would be great at an antique writing table or placed in a corner

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pine Plank Seat Chair
Pine Plank Seat Chair

Pine Plank Seat Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This single pine plank seat chair would be great at an antique writing table or placed in a corner

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Plank Seat Chairs
Set of Four Plank Seat Chairs

Set of Four Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A set of four pine plank seat four rung ladderback chairs. The tapered back legs and square

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs
Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A pair of pine plank seat kitchen chairs with a slightly scalloped top rail and three vertical

Category

1910s Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Pine Plank Seat Chairs
Set of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Set of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

An exceptional and unusually decorative set of four pine plank seat chairs, among the nicest we

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs
Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a nice pair of rustic chairs, which are pretty comfortable while encouraging one to sit up

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs
Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive set of four pine plank seat chairs. A reeded top rail is joined to the lower back

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

19THC EARLY PENNSYLVANIA  ARROWBACK  PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
19THC EARLY PENNSYLVANIA  ARROWBACK  PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

19THC EARLY PENNSYLVANIA ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC WONDERFUL WORN PENNSYLVANIA ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS WITH GREAT OLD SURFACE-THESE CHAIRS

Category

19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Plank Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Plank Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique plank chair for your home. Each antique plank chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are many kinds of the antique plank chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique plank chair bearing Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique plank chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Meirs & Sons and W.S. Piper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Plank Chair?

An antique plank chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Plank Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.
  • 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.