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Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs
Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs

Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1900 Set of 6 Os De Mouton beech tapestry chairs in original sourced condition Sourced

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

French Tapestry Chair Antique, c. 1700s
French Tapestry Chair Antique, c. 1700s

French Tapestry Chair Antique, c. 1700s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite French Tapestry chair from the 1700s is a rare gem. It depicts a young boy

Category

18th Century Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry chair element, with a beautiful design and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of English Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Chairs
Pair of English Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Chairs

Pair of English Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

tapestry upholstered seat and square back with a stretcher connecting the legs.

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pierre Adrien Chabal, Louis XVI Style Beauvais Tapestry Panel, France, C.1855
Pierre Adrien Chabal, Louis XVI Style Beauvais Tapestry Panel, France, C.1855

Pierre Adrien Chabal, Louis XVI Style Beauvais Tapestry Panel, France, C.1855

Located in Chatham, ON

- Important Antique Louis XVI style floral tapestry chair back - the floral tapestry finely woven in wool and

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee
Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee

Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

chairs. Original painted grey with parcel gilt details. Beautiful Aubusson tapestry with floral detail.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry

Italian Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair
Italian Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair

Italian Renaissance Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut high back column sided throne chair with carved floral

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Tapestry Chairs

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair
Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair

Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Embrace the romance of traditional design by adding this striking tapestry chair to your collection.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk

Pretty distressed antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Pretty distressed antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Pretty distressed antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover
Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover

Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally made for covering the seat of an

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry

Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century French needlepoint tapestry fragment, originally made for chair cover, with

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Wool

Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque Tapestry Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair
Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque Tapestry Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair

Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque Tapestry Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque Tapestry Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair. Item features figural

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900

2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries; it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair

Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Vintage folding campaign or camp rocking chair. Eastlake style detail with finial tops. Nice flame

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair antique French Louis XV side chairs with tapestry upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent

Category

18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Set of 12 Louis XV Oak High Back Chairs with Original Tapestry, 19th Century
Set of 12 Louis XV Oak High Back Chairs with Original Tapestry, 19th Century

Set of 12 Louis XV Oak High Back Chairs with Original Tapestry, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning set of 12 French high back side chairs features hoof feet and date back to the 19th

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920
Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920

Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

frame with elegant gilt highlights. The chair is adorned with a floral tapestry upholstery, showcasing

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Antique Louis XV Armchair, Burgundy Aubusson Tapestry
Antique Louis XV Armchair, Burgundy Aubusson Tapestry

Antique Louis XV Armchair, Burgundy Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

burgundy Aubusson tapestry, the chair showcases a finely woven pastoral scene on the backrest, framed by

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry

A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite

A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

. Each has a giltwood frame carved with leaf decoration. The tapestry chair backs and seats upholstered

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Victorian Ornately Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890
Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair Unsigned C1890 Measures - 34.75"H x

Category

19th Century Louis XV Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late  19th C. Victorian Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Late  19th C. Victorian Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Seat Side Chair

Late 19th C. Victorian Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Seat Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Seat Side Chair in great antique

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry

Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875
Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875

Antique Italian Fruitwood Chairs with Tapestry Covering 1875

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1799 Pair antique Italian fruitwood chairs with original tapestry upholstery . One chair presents

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period
Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period

Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Louis XVI period chairs, in gilded and carved wood, upholstered with floral and bouquet

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile
Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Flemish Tapestry Textile

Category

18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Floral Tapestry - Set of 8
French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Floral Tapestry - Set of 8

French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Floral Tapestry - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of 8 antique French Louis XIII style walnut dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. The walnut

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set
Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set

Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tapestry Parlor Set Consisting of four side chairs, four armchairs and a settee, each with serpentine

Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs With Tapestry Detail - a Pr
Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs With Tapestry Detail - a Pr

Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs With Tapestry Detail - a Pr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

tapestry details, these chairs blend classic craftsmanship with timeless sophistication.

Category

Late 18th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Gesso, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Chairs With Late 19th Century Tapestry Fabric- Set of 2
Vintage Chairs With Late 19th Century Tapestry Fabric- Set of 2

Vintage Chairs With Late 19th Century Tapestry Fabric- Set of 2

Located in Duxbury, MA

Vintage Chairs with Late 19th Century Tapestry Fabric Set of 2

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestry Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Antique Tapestry Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique tapestry chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique tapestry chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and tapestry. Antique tapestry chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tapestry chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Georgian antique tapestry chairs are of considerable interest. Aubusson Manufacture, antique textiles galleries and Jacques Adnet each produced beautiful antique tapestry chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Tapestry Chairs?

Antique tapestry chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,222, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $707,777.

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 Tapestry 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 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 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 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.