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Set of Eight Chinese Chairs
Set of Eight Chinese Chairs

Set of Eight Chinese Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of eight Chinese chairs with red leather backs and seats, hand carved mahogany wood.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed
1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed

1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely dog bed created from vintage Chinese chair. Carved back. Scroll feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Chinese Chair
Ming Style Chinese Chair

Ming Style Chinese Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This Chinese chair, dating from the late 1800s and crafted in the Ming style, is a fascinating

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood
Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood

Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood

Located in Vienna, AT

Hardwood frame with wood seat and backrest made in China about 1920-1930. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This as an unusual painted pair of late 18th century Chinese chairs. The back splat is painted with

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs
Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs

Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

This pair of Chinese chairs was most likely produced for a nobleman in the late 1800s or very early

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Sandalwood

Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs

Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of Chinese export canework chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

which is more laid back than the normal china chairs of that type. Price is for two. Sold as a pair.

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

1800s Pair of Wooden Chinese Chairs with Open Backrest
1800s Pair of Wooden Chinese Chairs with Open Backrest

1800s Pair of Wooden Chinese Chairs with Open Backrest

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant pair of 19th century chinese wooden hand carved chairs with open backrest.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of

Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany
Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany

Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

chairs made from quality mahogany. Circa 1900 The chairs are referred to as ''Chinese Chippendale

Category

Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Chinese ceremonial chairs has some unique features. It is important to note that two chairs are of one

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Pair of Chinese Brighton Pavillion Style Bamboo Chairs
Antique Pair of Chinese Brighton Pavillion Style Bamboo Chairs

Antique Pair of Chinese Brighton Pavillion Style Bamboo Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th Century Chinese chairs handcrafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with a finish aged to

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer
Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Located in Milano, IT

a representation of the status and importance of those who sat on it. In China, chairs were reserved

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany
Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of Chinese Chippendale style side chairs in mahogany Very solid and sturdy

Category

1920s Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Chair
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Chair

Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine early 20th century Chinese lacquered chair. Featuring beautiful carvings and gilt accents

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chair, c. 1900
Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chair, c. 1900

Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chair, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This walnut chair from the early 20th-century owes its graceful design to the styles and techniques

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century
Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century

Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair Chinese Qing ceremonial chairs 19th century Each with a profusely carved and parcel-gilt

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair
19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair

19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair

Located in Martlesham, GB

An unusual and rare 19th century Chinese carved hongmu hardwood chair with marble inset, the shaped

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Of Chinese Export Padouk Side Chairs
Pair Of Chinese Export Padouk Side Chairs

Pair Of Chinese Export Padouk Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Made in Goa by Chinese craftsman. Each with shaped crestrail with leaf carving over a pierced splat

Category

1780s Indian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Padouk

Fine Antique Chinese Chippendale Painted Side Chair
Fine Antique Chinese Chippendale Painted Side Chair

Fine Antique Chinese Chippendale Painted Side Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A delightful and very colorful Chippendale style side chair with faux bamboo wood frame, inset back

Category

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Good Pair Chinese Hall Chairs
Good Pair Chinese Hall Chairs

Good Pair Chinese Hall Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good pair of Chinese painted hall chairs, with raffia seats, in very good original condition

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair
Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair

Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

example of traditional Chinese furniture, these minimal rose chairs have developed a gorgeous patina with

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century

Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back

Category

1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood). Paneled

Category

1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Corner Chair
Chinese Qing Dynasty Corner Chair

Chinese Qing Dynasty Corner Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty corner chair. Unusual shaped chair, perfect addition to your

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese Pair of Laquered Elm Chairs, 1890s
19th century Chinese Pair of Laquered Elm Chairs, 1890s

19th century Chinese Pair of Laquered Elm Chairs, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

A beautiful pair of Chinese lacquered elm chairs dating from the 19th century. Beautiful floral

Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Gazing Chairs
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Gazing Chairs

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Gazing Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood). Paneled

Category

1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style chairs standing on four square section legs. Square with rounded

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920

Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Chair with Dragons C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture design. The chairs

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair
Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair

Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair

Located in Forney, TX

A Qing dynasty (1644–1912) Chinese ox blood red lacquered parcel gilt carved Hongmu wood wedding

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs

Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs

Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears Price per chair

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs
Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs

Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

** These chairs are incredibly comfortable for lounging. These are incredibly unusual and rare Chinese

Category

19th Century British Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

originating from Shanxi Province in China, these chairs date back to the 19th century. The high backs of these

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge chair
19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge chair

19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge chair

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge chair Chinese Moon Gazing Chair Measures : 55x90cm H:69cm

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese audience chair in the Ming Dynasty taste. The chair is made from Northern Chinese Elm with

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs

Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Antique Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears Would suit

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Han Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair
Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair

Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair, the sweeping horseshoe-shaped

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Asian Chinese Chippendale Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs - Pair
Asian Chinese Chippendale Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs - Pair

Asian Chinese Chippendale Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Chinese ebonized bamboo armchairs. They have fretwork throughout the backs and

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs
Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs

Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs

Located in Vienna, AT

China about 1900. Price for both.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair

19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A late 18th-early 19th century black lacquered elm Chinese hat chair. Intricate carvings of

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Wood Chinese Red Side Chairs, a Pair
Wood Chinese Red Side Chairs, a Pair

Wood Chinese Red Side Chairs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of red Chinese wood side chairs. Great unique carving details on each chair. Not a true pair

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair late 19th Century Chinese hardwood side chairs
Pair late 19th Century Chinese hardwood side chairs

Pair late 19th Century Chinese hardwood side chairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese hardwood side chairs, each with hand carved

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs
19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful example of a Pair English Chinese Fretwork horseshoe back bamboo chair. They are from

Category

1860s Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style. Handcrafted vintage Mid

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Single 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chair
Single 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chair

Single 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single 19th c. Chinese Chippendale Finely Carved Side Chair with Leather Upholstered Seat.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

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Antique Chinese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Chinese chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Chinese chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Antique Chinese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Georgian and Victorian antique Chinese chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique Chinese chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale and Dryad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chinese Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,776, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $235,904 highest priced.

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 Chinese Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 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.