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Walnut Chippendale Side Chair

Walnut Chippendale Side Chair

Located in West Chester, PA

Mahogany three shell Chippendale side chair nicely carved crest rail with Gothic splat terminating

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Silver Leaf Italian "Regence" Side Chairs
Set of Six Silver Leaf Italian "Regence" Side Chairs

Set of Six Silver Leaf Italian "Regence" Side Chairs

Located in Larkspur, CA

Set of Six Early 19th Century Hand Carved Silver Leaf Italian "Regence" Side Chairs with Shell on

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Silver Leaf

Midcentury Miller Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Chair by Krueger, Eight Available
Midcentury Miller Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Chair by Krueger, Eight Available

Midcentury Miller Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Chair by Krueger, Eight Available

Located in Madison, WI

Mid century fiberglass shell chair by Krueger Metal Products, Wisconsin. Sturdy and comfortable

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs
Vintage Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs

Vintage Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Eames Modernica fiberglass stacking shell side chairs on chromed steel stacking bases. Excellent

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Charles Eames fiberglass stacking shell side chairs on chromed steel stacking bases. Excellent

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Chrome, Steel

19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian
19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian

19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Totnes, GB

An exceedingly rare opportunity to own an original and exceptional Venetian grotto chair in

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs
Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs

Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Provenance: Private collection, Corpus Cristi, TX.

Category

18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of oak shell motif chairs
Pair of oak shell motif chairs

Pair of oak shell motif chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

pair of Queen Anne-style oak side chairs, carved shell-motif RL stiped fabric inserts

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form

Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form

Located in Stamford, CT

Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form-dyed fruitwood late 19th century to early 20th century

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of shell back chairs
Pair of shell back chairs

Pair of shell back chairs

Located in London, GB

An unusual 1920s painted side chair, the back in the form of a scallop shell, with a later copy.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Chair

George II Side Chair with Shell Motifs
George II Side Chair with Shell Motifs

George II Side Chair with Shell Motifs

Located in New York, NY

This fine English George II period walnut side chair has a finely curved splat back above a slip

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Shell-Back Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Shell-Back Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Shell-Back Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English mahogany carved shell-back hall chairs, circa 1830.

Category

Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Good Pair Of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs, The Craftsman T. C.
Good Pair Of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs, The Craftsman T. C.

Good Pair Of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs, The Craftsman T. C.

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A good pair of shell-back hall chairs, by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs by Anderton
Fine Pair of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs by Anderton

Fine Pair of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs by Anderton

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A superb pair of shell-back hall chairs, by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Baltic Neoclassical Shell Inlaid Chairs
Set of Four Baltic Neoclassical Shell Inlaid Chairs

Set of Four Baltic Neoclassical Shell Inlaid Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

by an inlaid conch shell within a pale green stained wood oval (Three chairs feature the shell

Category

1890s Danish Neoclassical Revival Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

A Rare Pair of George II Eagle and Shell Carved Walnut Side Chairs
A Rare Pair of George II Eagle and Shell Carved Walnut Side Chairs

A Rare Pair of George II Eagle and Shell Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A rare pair of walnut shell and eagle carved side chairs with petit pointe needlepoint seat covers

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Childs Chair
Childs Chair

Childs Chair

Sold|$750

Childs Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A decorative small tortoise shell bamboo childs chair made about 1880.

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Rattan

Louis XIV Side Chair
Louis XIV Side Chair

Louis XIV Side Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Well carved walnut side chair with scallop shell carved cresting.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

19th C Paper Mache Chair
19th C Paper Mache Chair

19th C Paper Mache Chair

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful papier mache chair with shell inlay and painted finish

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Grotto Side Chair  Circa 1880
Grotto Side Chair  Circa 1880

Grotto Side Chair Circa 1880

By Pauly & Co.

Located in London, GB

an open scallop shell and supported on conch shell legs. This fantastical chair is an example of

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Six Italian Lacquer and Gilt Chairs
Six Italian Lacquer and Gilt Chairs

Six Italian Lacquer and Gilt Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

"ancient" framed within a sea shell. These chairs are over the top.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Ethiopian high-back chair with brass shell casing adornments on seat and top of backrest. These

Category

19th Century Ethiopian Antique Shell Chair

Pair of Louis XV green painted side chairs
Pair of Louis XV green painted side chairs

Pair of Louis XV green painted side chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Louis XV style green painted side chairs, probably early Maison Jansen, having a shell and

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Papier Mache Victorian Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
Papier Mache Victorian Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

Papier Mache Victorian Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Pair of Victorian papier mache chairs, floral painted motifs, mother of pearl inlay and polychrome

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Shell, Paint, Papier Mâché

Venetian Painted Chair
Venetian Painted Chair

Venetian Painted Chair

Located in Montecito, CA

Venetian side chair with original paint. The carved wood shell at chair top is silver-leafed

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

A Pair Of Irish George II Walnut Side Chairs
A Pair Of Irish George II Walnut Side Chairs

A Pair Of Irish George II Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Knutsford, GB

details that give away the origin of these chairs. The shell motif whilst also used in English works is a

Category

18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

A Georgian Hall Chair
A Georgian Hall Chair

A Georgian Hall Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Georgian Hall Chair with scrolled Shell and Armorial Stag decoration. Richly patinated mahogany.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Period, Pair of Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750
French Louis XV Period, Pair of Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750

French Louis XV Period, Pair of Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

, pair carved beechwood caned chairs with shell and acanthus carved top rail and leaf carved arms and

Category

1740s French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Beech

French Louis XV Period, Set of Six Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750
French Louis XV Period, Set of Six Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750

French Louis XV Period, Set of Six Carved Caned Chairs, circa 1750

By Jean-Baptiste Cresson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

elegant set of six Louis XV period beechwood carved caned chairs, with shell and acanthus carved top rail

Category

1740s French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Carved Caned Chairs Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Cresson Circa 1750
Set of Four Carved Caned Chairs Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Cresson Circa 1750

Set of Four Carved Caned Chairs Stamped by Jean-Baptiste Cresson Circa 1750

By Jean-Baptiste Cresson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

period, gorgeous and rare set of carved beechwood caned chairs with shell and acanthus carved top rail

Category

1740s French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Beech

Large George III Style Wing Chair
Large George III Style Wing Chair

Large George III Style Wing Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Large George III Style Wing Chair with shell on cabriole front legs

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Tony Duquette Estate Inlaid Slipper Chair
Tony Duquette Estate Inlaid Slipper Chair

Tony Duquette Estate Inlaid Slipper Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lyrical inlaid shell and decorative floral painted chair from the estate sale of Tony Duquette.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell Chair

Pair of Chippendale Design Side Chairs
Pair of Chippendale Design Side Chairs

Pair of Chippendale Design Side Chairs

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A very finely carved pair of Chippendale design side Chairs with shell and scroll decoration

Category

19th Century British Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Side Chair
Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Side Chair

Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

foot panels and shell-carved knees places this chair as part of the same set as a side chair and two

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Shell Chair

Near Pair of Walnut Rococo Single Chairs
Near Pair of Walnut Rococo Single Chairs

Near Pair of Walnut Rococo Single Chairs

By Giles Grendey

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

chairs in walnut, with a hooped back design – an open convex strapwork in the form of a shell, supported

Category

1740s Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC delivery.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four French Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs
Set of Four French Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs

Set of Four French Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine set of four Louis XV style giltwood side chairs. Having shell and foilage carving throughout

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of Six Paisley Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six Paisley Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six Paisley Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of Six Paisley Upholstered Dining Chairs with carved shell apron

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs

Set of Six George III Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A set of six George III dining chairs with claw and ball feet, extensively carved backs and shell

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs
Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs

Set of Eight William IV Dining Chairs

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

the back is a carved scroll joining at the middle with a carved shell. The chairs stand on front legs

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Danish Rococo Chairs, Circa 1740 - 1750
Set of 8 Danish Rococo Chairs, Circa 1740 - 1750

Set of 8 Danish Rococo Chairs, Circa 1740 - 1750

Located in San Marino, CA

Danish Rococo chairs, very rare set of two arm and six side chairs, original finish, shell motif

Category

18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Shell Chair

Set of Eight Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
Set of Eight Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

Set of Eight Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

knees. The legs end on pad feet with shell carving. These are exceptional chairs, made by a cabinet

Category

1880s English George I Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Rococo Style Painted Walnut Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 8
Swedish Rococo Style Painted Walnut Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 8

Swedish Rococo Style Painted Walnut Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 8

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A charming set of 8 painted early 20th century Swedish Rococo style dining chairs with carved shell

Category

1920s Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair

Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French armchair with delicate curved form. Newly upholstered. Simple tapered legs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Chair

French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair

French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A French Napoleon III arched back upholstered chair having slightly rolled arms. Raised on turned

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Chair

1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs
1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs

1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Wonderful 1920s shell back swivel chairs. Hand carved walnut frame, with an inlay of pearls in

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Silk, Walnut

English Library Chair with Hairy Paw Feet
English Library Chair with Hairy Paw Feet

English Library Chair with Hairy Paw Feet

Located in Wells, ME

A striking George ll carved mahogany library chair with shell and pendant leaf-carved cabriole legs

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Beech

19th Century Matched Pair of Irish Carved Walnut Corner Elbow Chairs
19th Century Matched Pair of Irish Carved Walnut Corner Elbow Chairs

19th Century Matched Pair of Irish Carved Walnut Corner Elbow Chairs

Located in London, west Sussex

with shells and acanthus leaves. Each chair measures 32 in – 81.3 cm wide, 25 in – 63.5 cm deep and 30

Category

Late 19th Century Irish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

A 19th Century George II Style Walnut Open Armchair
A 19th Century George II Style Walnut Open Armchair

A 19th Century George II Style Walnut Open Armchair

Located in Long Island City, NY

with center shell carving, the chair raised on front cabriole legs with shell and leaf carvings on the

Category

19th Century British Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

A Pair Of Mid 18th Century Louis XV Caned Walnut Armchairs
A Pair Of Mid 18th Century Louis XV Caned Walnut Armchairs

A Pair Of Mid 18th Century Louis XV Caned Walnut Armchairs

Located in London, GB

Pair of Frenh Règence caned open arm chairs with carved shell, scroll and leaf decoration. With

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Upholstered Wingback Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Upholstered Wingback Armchairs

Located in London, west Sussex

scroll feet and also features a shaped apron with a central shell motif. Each chair measures 26 ½ in

Category

19th Century British Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Walnut George I Style Armchairs
Pair of Walnut George I Style Armchairs

Pair of Walnut George I Style Armchairs

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

circa 1910 in one of the best workshops of the day. Each chair has a hand embroidered shaped drop in

Category

1910s English George I Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Carved Giltwood Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XV Carved Giltwood Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XV Carved Giltwood Fauteuils

By Jean-Baptiste Lebas

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

apron carved with roses, all raised on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees. The chairs are stamped "l

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

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Antique Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique shell chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique shell chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shell Chair?

Prices for an antique shell chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,554.

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 Shell Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell 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.