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Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century

Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a

Category

18th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair
Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair

Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair

Located in Kent, CT

An rare Scottish "end of day" fantasy style faux bois chair. In the 19th century, tile factory

Category

19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair
Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair

Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Elizabethan or Jacobean turned fruitwood and ash three legged chair, often referred to as a

Category

16th Century Scottish Elizabethan Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

Set of Four Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Four Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Four Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions and

Category

19th Century Scottish High Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Organic Material, Mahogany

Set Of Four Scottish George III Laburnum Chairs
Set Of Four Scottish George III Laburnum Chairs

Set Of Four Scottish George III Laburnum Chairs

Located in London, GB

A FINE SET OF FOUR SCOTTISH GEORGE III LABURNUM CHAIRS, CIRCA 1760. Provenance Sir James Clerk 3rd

Category

18th Century Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Rush

Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland
Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland

Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style side chairs with a matching occasional table in the original floral paint circa 1810-1820 which

Category

1810s Scottish Regency Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned

Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair

Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair

By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

English or Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1780
English or Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1780

English or Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Single Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered seat on molded square

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms
Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms

Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A pair of Victorian gothic oak hall chairs with arms; well turned front legs and green leather

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor

Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in Leicester, GB

chairs from the early 1900s. Attributed to E A Taylor for Wylie & Lockhead. Made in Scotland. The chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair
Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair

Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair

Located in Petworth, GB

Glasgow School fireside armchair Upholstered in Katherine Nouveau Emberton Linen Fabric by Liberty London colour Lichen Circa 1910 Height. 113cm Width. 73cm Depth 73cm

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Linen

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

McNair. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. This chair was designed

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the

Category

1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs

Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in London, GB

Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with circular and line

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair

Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.

Category

1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in London, GB

Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style

Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood

Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s

Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Lucija, SI

interior of the Villa Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland; the Hill House 1 chair is an unquestioned design

Category

1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each

Category

1870s Scottish High Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scottish Fireside Lambing Chair, circa 1760
Scottish Fireside Lambing Chair, circa 1760

Scottish Fireside Lambing Chair, circa 1760

Located in Greenwich, CT

Boldly designed Scottish oak fireside/lambing armchair with paneled back on low duck-foot cabriole

Category

18th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare 18th Century Scottish Orkney Vernacular Chair
Rare 18th Century Scottish Orkney Vernacular Chair

Rare 18th Century Scottish Orkney Vernacular Chair

Located in London, GB

A rare, late 18th century Orkney chair constructed from beautifully patinated pine timber, with an

Category

18th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Large Scottish Antler Trophy Chairs
Pair of Large Scottish Antler Trophy Chairs

Pair of Large Scottish Antler Trophy Chairs

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of large Scottish trophy antler armchairs, skilfully executed, with sprung seats in fallow

Category

1910s Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Antler

Scottish Oak Ecclesiastical Armchair or Desk Chair
Scottish Oak Ecclesiastical Armchair or Desk Chair

Scottish Oak Ecclesiastical Armchair or Desk Chair

Located in Faversham, GB

A large deep and wide ecclesiastical oak chair from a Scottish church with open sides and wide

Category

19th Century British High Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century
Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century

Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Late 19th-century child's armchair or fauteuil from the Scottish Orkney Islands, also referred to

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Wood

Scottish Arm Chair Antique Mahogany Seat, 1890
Scottish Arm Chair Antique Mahogany Seat, 1890

Scottish Arm Chair Antique Mahogany Seat, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Unusual Mahogany arm chair (Possibly Scottish) The cresting rail being of a shaped and fluted form

Category

1890s Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair
Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair

Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair

Located in Casteren, NL

deep carving. The chair has typical Scottish turned and octagonal front legs. The back has a gorgeous

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

Located in New York, NY

Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920
Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920

Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

originating from Scotland around the 1920s. This chair has been refinished and newly reupholstered, ensuring

Category

1920s Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Aesthetic Victorian Parlor Set Settee & 4 Chairs By John Moyr Smith
19th Century Aesthetic Victorian Parlor Set Settee & 4 Chairs By John Moyr Smith

19th Century Aesthetic Victorian Parlor Set Settee & 4 Chairs By John Moyr Smith

By John Moyr Smith

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Minton designed by John Moyr Smith. The panels are excellently made and the chairs are amazingly carved

Category

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Pair of Rare English Turner’s Tripod Modern Vintage Wood Carved Chairs
Pair of Rare English Turner’s Tripod Modern Vintage Wood Carved Chairs

Pair of Rare English Turner’s Tripod Modern Vintage Wood Carved Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

as “Jacobean” or “Elizabethan”. All Turner’s chairs from this period were made in England or Scotland

Category

1890s English Jacobean Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

, Midlothian, Scotland, these chairs were originally made for the aristocratic Dalhousie family, circa 1775

Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs
19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs

19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs

Located in London, GB

These chairs are upholstered in top quality Scottish cow hide which has been hand dyed and antiqued

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs
Set of 6 Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs

Set of 6 Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs

Located in Warrington, GB

Set of 6 dining chairs (1 carver) Late 19th century Scottish chairs with drop in seats

Category

19th Century Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Ash

Grain Painted Scottish Chair
Grain Painted Scottish Chair

Grain Painted Scottish Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

An Early 20th Century Example with Great Modern Lines. This Chair sits Comfortably and has a

Category

Early 20th Century British Minimalist Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scottish Art and Crafts Chair
Scottish Art and Crafts Chair

Scottish Art and Crafts Chair

Located in Providence, RI

Scottish Art and Crafts chair, circa 1910. Clear Japanese influence noticeable, particularly in the

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ant. Victorian Oak Desk Chair, Arm Chair, Scotland 1880, H087
Ant. Victorian Oak Desk Chair, Arm Chair, Scotland 1880, H087

Ant. Victorian Oak Desk Chair, Arm Chair, Scotland 1880, H087

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Victorian oak desk chair, arm chair, Scotland 1880, H087 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original

Category

1880s Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837
Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837

Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. carved oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H837 India 1880 Solid Oak Original

Category

1880s Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262

Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262 Scotland 1790 Solid oak Original

Category

1790s Scottish Georgian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scottish Orkney Island Chairs
Scottish Orkney Island Chairs

Scottish Orkney Island Chairs

Unavailable|$595 / set

Scottish Orkney Island Chairs

Located in Millwood, VA

Pair of handmade Scottish island chairs with rope seats.

Category

1870s Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rope

Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1910, H067
Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1910, H067

Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1910, H067

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of Edwardian walnut bedroom chairs, Scotland 1910, H067 Scotland 1910 Solid Walnut Original

Category

1910s Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut

Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original

Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043

Located in Vancouver, BC

Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Walnut Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Scottish Walnut Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Walnut Chairs

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

An elegant pair of Scottish bedroom chairs with spiral turned and carved front legs. The backs have

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Scottish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Antique Scottish Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Scottish chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Scottish chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Antique Scottish chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian antique Scottish chairs are consistently popular styles. Many antique Scottish chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Wylie & Lochhead, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Cassina produced popular antique Scottish chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Scottish Chairs?

Prices for antique Scottish chairs start at $145 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $1,488.

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 Scottish 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.