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Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

An Austrian (Vienna) pair of bentwood B-9 armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn circa 1870. An original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century

Located in Lucenec, SK

the second half of the 19th century (circa 1870). Each chair features a finely carved walnut frame

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Original Welsh Lambing Chair, Wales circa 1870
Original Welsh Lambing Chair, Wales circa 1870

Original Welsh Lambing Chair, Wales circa 1870

Located in Knutsford, GB

the finish. Wales, Circa 1870 150 cm high x 56 cm wide x 46 cm deep Seat height 43 cm high

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Antique 1870s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair, circa 1870

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian carved mahogany hall chair, circa 1870. A great rare find, with nice color

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Quality Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Quality Set of Four Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, circa 1870. Solid, with

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Set of eight Victorian carved mahogany cabriole leg dining chairs, circa 1870. The oval upholstered

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian circa 1850-1870 Carved Mahogany Hall Chair
Antique Victorian circa 1850-1870 Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Antique Victorian circa 1850-1870 Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1850-1870 carved mahogany hall chair. A great rare find, with nice

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Spoon Back Armchair Slipper
Antique Quality Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Spoon Back Armchair Slipper

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Spoon Back Armchair Slipper

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Victorian circa 1870 mahogany slipper spoon back armchair. Solid, no loose

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Louis-Philippe Armchair Leather, circa 1870
Biedermeier Louis-Philippe Armchair Leather, circa 1870

Biedermeier Louis-Philippe Armchair Leather, circa 1870

By Louis Philippe

Located in Wuppertal, Wuppertal

Biedermeier Louis-Philippe armchair with leather cover in very good condition.

Category

Antique 1770s German Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6
Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6

Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs, Circa 1870-1880, Set of 6

Located in Northampton, MA

This set of six Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Chairs were made between 1870-1880. Lancashire, a

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Antique 1880s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI French Caned Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI French Caned Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI French Caned Side Chairs

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of French side chairs from circa 1870. Hand carved mahogany with wicker cane seats.

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Leather Button Back Cockfighting Chair, circa 1875
English Victorian Leather Button Back Cockfighting Chair, circa 1875

English Victorian Leather Button Back Cockfighting Chair, circa 1875

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian cockfighting chair This Victorian cockfighting chair was made circa 1875. Having the

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Antique 1870s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Chair
18th Century Antique Queen Anne Chair

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Chair

Unavailable|$2,950 / item

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Chair

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 18th century antique Queen Anne chair, circa 1870, France Preserved in its original

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mahogany and Leather Library Chairs
Pair of Mahogany and Leather Library Chairs

Pair of Mahogany and Leather Library Chairs

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of mahogany and leather library chairs, circa 1870. Recently re-upholstered in hand dyed green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs
Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Located in Kensington, MD

A fine set of eight English Georgian Style carved mahogany shield back chairs, circa 1870. Two arm

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Antique 19th Century British George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Mahogany Victorian Period Chairs
Set of Six Mahogany Victorian Period Chairs

Set of Six Mahogany Victorian Period Chairs

Located in Salisbury, GB

A set of six mahogany Victorian period chairs, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of 12 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Set of 12 mahogany and upholstered Victorian dining chairs, circa 1870. The chairs have a curved

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Game Table and Two Chairs Set, Ebonised Wood, France, Napoleon III Style
Antique Game Table and Two Chairs Set, Ebonised Wood, France, Napoleon III Style

Antique Game Table and Two Chairs Set, Ebonised Wood, France, Napoleon III Style

Located in L'Etang, FR

, Napoleon III, circa 1870. Good condition. Dimensions: -Chairs: Height: 97 cm Width: 52 cm Depth: 52

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Living Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Antique Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Walnut, circa 1870
Pair of French Antique Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Walnut, circa 1870

Pair of French Antique Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Walnut, circa 1870

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils/ Armchairs in Walnut, France, circa 1870. Chairs can be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery, Walnut

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870
Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

circa 1870 Country French Side Chair
circa 1870 Country French Side Chair

circa 1870 Country French Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870 country French side chair. A sweet, petite form with charmingly carved backsplat

Category

Antique 1870s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Revolving Ship Chair, England circa 1870
Revolving Ship Chair, England circa 1870

Revolving Ship Chair, England circa 1870

Located in Culver City, CA

Revolving Ship Chair(s) England circa 1870 Mahogany seat on cast iron base with three decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chair Thonet Nr.2, circa 1870
Chair Thonet Nr.2, circa 1870

Chair Thonet Nr.2, circa 1870

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

1870. Newly restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New cannung in seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped

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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Maple

Bleached Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair from Italy, Circa 1870
Bleached Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair from Italy, Circa 1870

Bleached Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair from Italy, Circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

. Hand-carved from walnut in Italy, circa 1870, our Renaissance style sgabello has recently been bleached

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Very sensitively restored, using original technologies (shellac, natural pedig).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870
English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870

English Bamboo Corner Chair, Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A corner chair in bamboo with a leather seat.

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Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs

English Leather Club Chair, Circa 1870
English Leather Club Chair, Circa 1870

English Leather Club Chair, Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tufted and stud trimmed leather armchair on castors

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Antique Victorian Desk Chair Oak Leather 1870
Antique Victorian Desk Chair Oak Leather 1870

Antique Victorian Desk Chair Oak Leather 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

, please get in touch Circa 1870 This Chair is Raised Upon Ring Turned Front Legs and Shaped Back Legs

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1870

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality set of 6 Victorian rosewood dining chairs circa 1870. Solid with no loose joints

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Hall Chair, Oak, Scottish, 19th Century, circa 1870
Antique Hall Chair, Oak, Scottish, 19th Century, circa 1870

Antique Hall Chair, Oak, Scottish, 19th Century, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

century, circa 1870. Attractive honey hues to the well figured oak Solidly jointed with a wax

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870
Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870

Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870

Located in Vero Beach, FL

A fine Italian 19th century heavily carved Sgabello side chair. The entire front surface is hand

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870
Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870

Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870

Located in Vero Beach, FL

A fine Italian 19th century heavily carved Sgabello side chair. The entire front surface is hand

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique and very comfortable French Empire mahogany revolving desk chair, circa

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Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Set of Six Gustavian Chairs from Stockholm, Circa 1870
Set of Six Gustavian Chairs from Stockholm, Circa 1870

Set of Six Gustavian Chairs from Stockholm, Circa 1870

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This set of six 1870s Gustavian chairs from Stockholm with original paint are upholstered in

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870
Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870

Monumental Ornately Carved Victorian Walnut Throne King's Chair Circa 1870

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and regal design, dating to circa 1870. Commanding in presence, the chair is richly carved from solid

Category

Antique 1870s European High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Salon Chair, English, Button-Back, Bedroom, Victorian, circa 1870
Antique Salon Chair, English, Button-Back, Bedroom, Victorian, circa 1870

Antique Salon Chair, English, Button-Back, Bedroom, Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, circa 1870. Attractive sinuous form featuring a rolled, scrolled top Professionally upholstered in a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

'Captain's' chair. An English elm Windsor piece from the mid-19th century, circa 1870. Attractive deep

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Scottish Antique Hall Chairs in Oak, circa 1870
Pair of Scottish Antique Hall Chairs in Oak, circa 1870

Pair of Scottish Antique Hall Chairs in Oak, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of Scottish antique hall chairs in oak dating to, circa 1870. Lustrous shine to

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Set of 4 Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Victorian circa 1870 Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique set of 4 Victorian circa 1870 mahogany dining chairs. Recently restored, solid and strong

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair. An

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

A prie-dieu is a small piece of furniture used in the home for kneeling in prayer. They were often found in bedrooms or front parlors in homes of the period.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Baroque Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs, circa 1870
Pair of Antique Italian Baroque Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs, circa 1870

Pair of Antique Italian Baroque Carved Mahogany Throne Chairs, circa 1870

Located in Portland, OR

Pair of antique baroque carved mahogany throne chairs, circa 1870. These very substantial chairs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Howard and Sons Club Chair, England, circa 1870
Elegant Howard and Sons Club Chair, England, circa 1870

Elegant Howard and Sons Club Chair, England, circa 1870

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Kinderhook, NY

English lounge or club chair attributed to Howard & Sons, circa 1870, having tufted back and

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, England

Set of 6 Victorian circa 1870 walnut balloon back dining chairs. No loose joints. Attractive

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Matched Pair RJ Horner Carved Walnut Griffin Club Parlor Chairs, circa 1870
Matched Pair RJ Horner Carved Walnut Griffin Club Parlor Chairs, circa 1870

Matched Pair RJ Horner Carved Walnut Griffin Club Parlor Chairs, circa 1870

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The detail of the frames on these gorgeous chairs is absolutely outstanding. The carved faces are

Category

Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

An English Mahogany Folding Chair in Leather, Circa 1870
An English Mahogany Folding Chair in Leather, Circa 1870

An English Mahogany Folding Chair in Leather, Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A folding recliner lounger chair with button down leather cushioned back and seat padded with brass

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Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Circa 1870 Antique Heavily Carved, French Renaissance Revival, Chair
Circa 1870 Antique Heavily Carved, French Renaissance Revival, Chair

Circa 1870 Antique Heavily Carved, French Renaissance Revival, Chair

Located in Austin, TX

, Circa 1870! This antique chair is a stunning piece that will add character to any room. Crafted in the

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Gilded Carved Louis XVI Fauteuils Armchairs, circa 1870
Pair of French Gilded Carved Louis XVI Fauteuils Armchairs, circa 1870

Pair of French Gilded Carved Louis XVI Fauteuils Armchairs, circa 1870

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These gorgeous chairs feature a genuine 24-karat gold leaf finish and beautiful time-worn rose

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very Rare Pair of circa 1870 Linden Wood Black Forrest Carved Wood Hall Chairs
Very Rare Pair of circa 1870 Linden Wood Black Forrest Carved Wood Hall Chairs

Very Rare Pair of circa 1870 Linden Wood Black Forrest Carved Wood Hall Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

wood in the form of branches hall chairs from 1870 These chairs are exceptionally rare, I've not

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Antique 1870s German Black Forest Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the circa 1870 chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A circa 1870 chair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer circa 1870 chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each circa 1870 chair bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful circa 1870 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Circa 1870 Chair?

Prices for a circa 1870 chair start at $390 and top out at $17,369 with the average selling for $2,295.

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