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Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs from Edwardian Period
Located in London, GB
Set of eight upholstered dining chairs from Edwardian period English, c. 1905 Height 94cm, width
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs from Edwardian Period
Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs from Edwardian Period
$8,955 / set
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
6 Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 antique Italian Renaissance carved oakwood upholstered dining chairs. Listing features (5) side
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
$2,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six 1930s refinished Lyre-Back mahogany and upholstered dining chairs. Newer upholstery
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Early 20th Century American George IV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs in the Louis XV style circa 1900
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Victorian Upholstered Dining Chairs A superb quality set of chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Victorian Upholstered Dining Chairs A superb quality set of chairs, the chairs have a
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1840s Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs were hand-crafted from fine walnut and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Danish Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Six dining chairs upholstered in blue. The backrest is formed by a single curved wooden veneer
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1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Six Danish Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
Six Danish Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
$1,135 / set
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
19th Century French Set Of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French set of four dining chairs embodies classic Louis XVI style, with square
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19th Century French Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century French Set Of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs
19th Century French Set Of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs
$2,995 / set
H 35.9 in W 19.5 in D 18.7 in
Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
Located in Vienna, AT
upholstered. Very good original condition.
Category

1840s Swedish Karl Johan Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
$4,290 / set
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Matched Pair Victorian Style Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
A charming pair of Victorian style dining (or boardroom) chairs, upholstered in a milk chocolate
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19th Century British Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Tobey Furniture Antique Arts and Crafts Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts and Crafts or Empire side chairs or dining chairs By Tobey
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
A lavish ensemble of ten French Provincial dining chairs in the Louis XV manner, handcrafted in
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Six 19th Century Museum Quality Walnut & Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely stunning set of six early 19th century (or earlier) walnut carved Italian dining or side
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Italian, Firenze, Set of 8 Walnut & Upholstered Dining Chairs, 2nd half 18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the chairs having Queen Anne stylized backsplats above flared seats with drop-in upholstered
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1760s Italian Rococo Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Walnut

22 x Aesthetic Movement Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs with Turned Front Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Gillows of Lancaster attributed. A rare set of 16 + 6 aesthetic movement oak upholstered dining or
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Forney, TX
A rare set of four period Napoleon III Second Empire dining chairs, hand-crafted of solid fruitwood
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century English Georgian set of 4 ladder back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Mahogany

Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Bar Back Upholstered Dining Chairs c.1870 c.19th
Located in Leeds, GB
"A set of 6 Victorian period, mahogany dining chairs, circa 1870. This set features attractively
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1870s English Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Russian Neo-Classic Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Russian Neo-Classic (19th Century) mahogany veneer dining chairs featuring an upper
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining chairs with a concave styled openwork backrest
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19th Century Biedermeier Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut

Set of 6 Michael Taylor Portuguese Rococo Giltwood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Queens, NY
chairs featuring a shaped frame with splat openwork carved back and a padded seat upholstered in a gold
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18th Century Portuguese Dutch Colonial Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Set 4 French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs captures
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1920s French Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set 4 French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set 4 French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Beautiful set of four carved wood dining chairs. Chairs have rounded oval backs. Both sides are upholstered
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19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.54 in
Set Four Bassett Victorian Mahogany and Floral Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set of 4 Bassett Victorian Mahogany Stained and Floral Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
rosewood balloon back upholstered dining chairs. Upholstered in Artemis Velvet. Measures: W 47 x D 45 x H
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Mid-19th Century British Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
$4,133 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Gorgeous Set of 4 Painted and Newly Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous set of 4 newly upholstered dining chairs that include 2 Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Russian Neo-Classical Mahogany Parcel Gilt Red Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Russian Neo-Classical (19th Century) dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak

J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining
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1850s Gothic Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Set Of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic set of six carved mahogany and upholstered dining
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Late 19th Century British Chippendale Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Set Of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Stunning Set Of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
$1,851 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This upholstered dining chair wonderfully recreates the delicate, feminine seating of 17th and 18th
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
$2,480 / item
H 37 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Eight leather upholstered oak dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight dining chairs, the square leather-studded backs above overstuffed seats, the carvers
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Early 20th Century British Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight leather upholstered oak dining chairs
Eight leather upholstered oak dining chairs
$5,304 / set
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
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Early 20th Century American Empire Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Newly Upholstered Set of Six French Dining Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely carved French chair reupholstered in lovely white fabric with contrasting back
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Early 1900s French Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Newly Upholstered Set of Six French Dining Chairs
Newly Upholstered Set of Six French Dining Chairs
$7,275 / item
H 42 in W 21 in D 22 in
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of 19th Century Grand Ledge Chair Company Mahogany and Needlepoint upholstered seat
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19th Century American Queen Anne Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
dining chairs, late 19th century , including two elbow chairs , with channel moulded show frames around
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs
$5,511 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Upholstered Louis XIII style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish set of five Louis XIII-style dining chairs, each one featuring a padded scrolled
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19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

English George II Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, circa 1735
Located in Kinderhook, NY
dining chairs consisting of 2 armchairs and 8 side chairs, the upholstered 'waisted' or 'compassed
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18th Century English George II Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Six Dining Chairs High Back Upholstered to Recover French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1920 to recover Carved oak with griffin eagle feet The backs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Light Wool Upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six dining chairs of mahogany, hereof two armchairs. Seat upholstered
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1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Wool

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen set of seven solid hardwood dining chairs, seats upholstered with dark
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1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Animal Skin

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
$8,060 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back
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1820s English Regency Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well
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1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
$6,825 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs With Blue Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted and upholstered dining chairs, circa 1930. The arm chairs are
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats
Located in Miami, FL
From the reign of the French-born Swedish king, Karl Johan, a very lovely set of six dining chairs
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1840s Swedish Karl Johan Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set Of Four Victorian Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set Of Four Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs. Measure 18.5" in width, 18.5" in depth
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Of Four Victorian Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Set Of Four Victorian Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
$2,250 / set
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
(4) Scandinavian Wengé Dining Room Chairs
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Stunning set of 4 Wengé Dining Room Chairs. Upholstered in a white fabric with some spots. Very
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Late 19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wenge

(4) Scandinavian Wengé Dining Room Chairs
(4) Scandinavian Wengé Dining Room Chairs
$7,576
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Upholstered Louis XIII Chairs, c. 1860
Located in Napa, CA
Two Louis VIII style chairs made in France in 1860 with deeply patinaed ash, upholstered in white
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19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Set of Two Upholstered Louis XIII Chairs, c. 1860
Set of Two Upholstered Louis XIII Chairs, c. 1860
$2,400 / set
H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Dekalb, IL
Upholstered Victorian-inspired dining chair set. Have you ever hosted a vampire family for dinner
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Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
$9,500
H 42 in W 19 in D 20 in
black and gold lacquered chinoiserie dining chairs.
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
An unusual and glamorous set of four dining chairs with upholstered seats and backs, decorated in
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1920s Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

black and gold lacquered chinoiserie dining chairs.
black and gold lacquered chinoiserie dining chairs.
$3,031 / set
H 38.98 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of six early 19th century neoclassical gilt and gesso decorated dining chairs. Upholstered
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
$12,500 / set
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
1880s Italian Chairs Neoclassic Eclectic Hand Carved Walnut Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Stunning original and sturdy 1880s Italian Chairs Eclectic in hand-carved walnut, real antique red
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 19th century Mahogany dining chairs with upholstered seating, curule- shaped splats
Category

19th Century French Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
$11,580 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Four American Empire Burled Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four American Empire hancrafted Burled Mahogany and recently Re Upholstered Side Chairs in
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Cherry Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A refined set of six cherrywood dining chairs with upholstered seats. The chairs feature gently
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19th Century Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Six Cherry Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Six Cherry Dining Chairs, 19th Century
$5,019 / set
H 35.24 in W 17.33 in D 19.1 in
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with
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Early 19th Century British Regency Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
$3,141 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
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Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of upholstered antique dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct upholstered antique dining chairs — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. We have 28 antique and vintage upholstered antique dining chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Upholstered antique dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Upholstered antique dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Upholstered antique dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by GamFratesi and Gubi are consistently popular.

How Much are Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,373, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $24,774 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.

Questions About Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
  • 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.