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Dent Bros Early American Chairs set of 5
Located in Pueblo, CO
Mid Century Modern signed Dent Bros set of 5 chairs, sturdy solid maple with lovely Early American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
$495 Sale Price / set
23% Off
Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs that remain in untouched condition.
Category
Antique 1840s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Maple
America Wingback Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century (possibly late 18th century) American Wingback style Gentleman's Chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chair, Eraly 20th Century. Great patina. Not just for
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early American Style Stained Walnut Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Style Stained Walnut Side Chair
Measures 19.5" in width, 19" in depth and 39.5" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early American Tiger Wood and Cane Seat Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 4 early American style side chairs in tiger wood and newly reacned seats. Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, C. 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, Circa 1810s.
Totally
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide
Chairs.
Antique ladder-back
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Hide, Wood
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs with newer caning.
Measures 16.5
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A charming Early American style Stencil Decorated, Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Side Chair with clean
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most likely done with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy.
Measures 17" in width, 17" in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Early American Style Mahogany Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Early American Style Mahogany Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs. Measures: 19" in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Side Chair, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Colonial or Country Cottage style side chair, dining chair, or desk
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Measures 20" in width x
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century American Victorian Cane Seat Side Chair. Newer caning and good condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Early American HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Early American style HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair with great aging patina. It
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of 19th C. Early American Ebonized and Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 19th Century Early American Ebonized and hand painted and decorated side chairs with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Set of 4 Early American Yew Wood Side Chairs, circa 1840s
Located in Germantown, MD
A set 4 early American yew wood side chair. Very sturdy and in good condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Yew
Rare 18th C Early American ladder back chair with arms. Dated 1745
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare early and untouched chair bearing the date. 18th c. Dated 1745.
The images will speak
Category
Antique 1740s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated 19th Century Early American Ebonized windsor with great patina.
Measure 25" in width at
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19Thc Folky Navajo /Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Pueblo hand made child's chair has a rawhide hand woven seat ( deer hide ). The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Elm
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by George Nelson, amazing original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early American Maple Side Chair Frames, a Pair, circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Early American Maple side chair frames ready for your choice of recanning or upholstering
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
6 Mid Century Early American Maple Rush Seat Country Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage Rike-Kumler Early American style dining chairs. Made of maple featuring rush seats and
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815
Located in Southampton, NY
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815
This American Mahogany Gondola Chair features a boxed slip
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair Early American Stained Walnut Side Chairs, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Early American Parinated Stained Walnut Side Chairs from the 2nd Half of 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and spindle Back Plank Side Chair. Will make a
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Walnut
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$528 Sale Price
34% Off
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Pine
$620 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$10,500 / set
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s.
Chair entirely in walnut wood with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian American Classical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early American Ladder Back Maple and Cane Seat Chairs, a Pair, circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Victorian early American ladder back maple and cane seat chairs, circa 1880s with newer
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Collection of Nine American Metal Cafe Chairs
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of nine American metal cafe chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$552 Sale Price
40% Off
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms.
In the Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Metal Brown Leather Swivel Chair
By Remington, NY 1
Located in Queens, NY
American (circa 1925) metal office swivel side chair with brown leather seat & back rest A363206 on
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker
Located in Wainscott, NY
A beautifully crafted American bentwood chair, circa 1920s, showcasing timeless Shaker and Arts
Category
Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Yellow Ground Fancy Side Chairs, Each Branded 'Warranted
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co.
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Carved Wood Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique hand carved chair in excellent vintage condition.
Chair measures 18 W x 18 D x 41 H.
Very
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa. Item features a wicker
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles
Category
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chairs. 5 side chairs and
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut & Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut & Rush Seat Side Chair.
Measures 17.5
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique side chair. Features a petite size made from maple with a contoured plank seat
Category
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
$245 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pasadena, TX
materials. Bertoia designed the patented Diamond chair for Knoll in 1952.
Knoll Bertoia diamond lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$640 Sale Price / item
36% Off
20th Century American Vintage "Prairie School" Throne Chair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Adrian Pearsall, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on a once in a lifetime chance at this terrifically unique vintage American lounge
Category
Early 20th Century American Prairie School Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
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Find a variety of early American chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all early American chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of early American chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Early American chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wharton Esherick, Charles Eames and Herman de Vries each produced beautiful early American chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Early American Chairs?
Prices for early American chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early American chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
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 Early American Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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