How do I identify early American furniture?

To 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.

What is the early American furniture style called?

The 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.

Early American Chairs

19th Century Childs Chair

Ladder Back Chairs With Woven Seats

Craftsman Wood Chair

American Colonial Ladder Back

Maple Colonial Furniture

Stenciled Chairs

Antique Cane Chairs

Antique Rocker

American Wingback Chair, Mahogany Wood, Early 19th Century Design

$3,640Sale Price|30% Off

H 49 in W 35 in D 32 in

American Wingback Chair, Mahogany Wood, Early 19th Century Design

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 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair

$1,750

H 45.5 in W 24.5 in D 33 in

Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful early 20th century Collnial Revival American-made solid wooden Parlor style rocking chair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

$788

H 32 in W 16 in D 18 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Early American Style Stained Walnut Side Chair

$850

H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

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 height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early American Tiger Wood and Cane Seat Chairs, Set of 4

$2,350 / set

H 32 in W 17.5 in D 18 in

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.

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

$1,995 / set

H 34 in W 21 in D 22 in

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair

$788

H 36.75 in W 16 in D 16 in

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century

$2,995 / set

H 33 in W 24 in D 23 in

Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century

By Gunlocke, Johnson Chair Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Group of Three Early 20th Century American Institutional Library Chairs A rare and cohesive group of three early 20th century American institutional library chairs, distinguished by...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 17 in D 16.5 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair

$788

H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in

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 Needlepoint work upholstered seat.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Early American Walnut and Cane Seat Spindle Back Side Chairs

$1,050 / set

H 33 in W 18 in D 16.5 in

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" in width, 18" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17.5".

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat

$1,500

H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 15 in

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat

Located in Louisville, KY

For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

$1,195

H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays

$5,589Sale Price|30% Off

H 42 in W 30 in D 28 in

WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays

Located in Miami, FL

An antique American Windsor writing-arm chair with two drawers.

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Four Early American Style Mahogany Rush Seat Ladder Back Side Chairs

$1,595

H 45.25 in W 19 in D 15 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair

$995

H 41 in W 20 in D 18 in

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 41" in height x 18" in depth .

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Side Chair, Circa 1920s

$495

H 35.25 in W 17 in D 20 in

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 chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1920s Solid maple, in original green lacquere...

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair

$786

H 30.75 in W 18 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th century American Victorian Cane Seat Side Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Late 19th Century Early American HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair

$775

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of 19th C. Early American Ebonized and Decorated Side Chairs

$1,296 / set

H 33 in W 19 in D 17 in

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 great patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Set of 4 Early American Yew Wood Side Chairs, circa 1840s

$4,404Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 15.25 in D 18 in

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

Yew, Hardwood

Rare 18th C Early American ladder back chair with arms. Dated 1745

$15,000

H 43.25 in W 24 in D 15 in

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.

Category

Antique 1740s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair

$1,296

H 33 in W 19 in D 17 in

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 the top back, 20" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17" and Seat width is...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early American Maple Side Chair Frames, a Pair, circa 1880s

$556 / set

H 32.25 in W 17 in D 17 in

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

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century

$2,878

H 29 in W 19 in D 17 in

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 finish and patina. Iconic and very rare chair hard to find a beautiful sculptural piece.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair

$795

H 32 in W 21 in D 30 in

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 armrests, showcasing a Victorian style. The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry dep...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815

$950

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

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 seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair Early American Stained Walnut Side Chairs, 2nd Half 19th Century

$1,995 / set

H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in

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

$775

H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs

$528Sale Price|34% Off

H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in

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

Early American Style Dining or Side Chairs Maple Windsor Hitchcock Stamped Set 4

$2,495 / set

H 34 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Early American Style Dining or Side Chairs Maple Windsor Hitchcock Stamped Set 4

By Lambert Hitchcock, Hitchcock

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Early American Style Maple Windsor Hitchcock stamped dining or side chairs stamped model number 112G23 composed of birdcage style spindle backs, faux bamboo frames,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair

$775

H 25 in W 13 in D 12 in

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 great condition and has wonderful form. It has been well love and used.The wear is...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

$1,596 / set

H 32 in W 16 in D 18 in

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Collection of Nine American Metal Cafe Chairs

$225 / item

H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in

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

Eldred Wheeler Early American Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Four

$2,395 / set

H 40.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Eldred Wheeler Early American Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Eldred Wheeler

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding set of four Early American or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Eldred Wheeler USA, Late 20th century Dark green lacquered cherry wood frames, with rush seats.

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry, Lacquer

Eldred Wheeler Early American Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$3,295 / set

H 40.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Eldred Wheeler Early American Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Eldred Wheeler

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding set of six Early American or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Eldred Wheeler USA, Late 20th century Dark green lacquered cherry wood frames, with rush seats.

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry, Lacquer

Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s

$702

H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in

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 worked armrests, as well as the seat and backrest. Dating back to the early 1900s. Go...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian American Classical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early American Ladder Back Maple and Cane Seat Chairs, a Pair, circa 1880s

$1,056 / set

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

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 refinishing and recent cane seats.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

$552Sale Price|40% Off

H 42.25 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

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 upright supports on three sides.

Category

Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair

$1,200

H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

$1,450

H 47.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in

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 and Crats style, chairs like these are timeless and versatile. Use at a dining room...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"

$1,475 / set

H 34 in W 15.75 in D 18.5 in

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'. Very sturdy.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker

$1,368Sale Price|20% Off

H 44 in W 27 in D 33.5 in

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 & Crafts influences. The sculptural rocker features an arched slat back and contou...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

$3,695

H 31.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

Located in Austin, TX

Often categorized as "Hitchcock-style" or "Federal Style," these chairs are collectable for their comfortable seats and stenciled or hand-painted accents on the spindles and legs - d...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

$3,695

H 31.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

Located in Austin, TX

Often categorized as "Hitchcock-style" or "Federal Style," these chairs are collectable for their comfortable seats and stenciled or hand-painted accents on the spindles and legs - d...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Antique Carved Wood Chair

$875

H 41.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

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 fine carvings. Solid wood.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair

$495

H 41.25 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s

$786

H 41.25 in W 21.5 in D 33.5 in

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 x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H. W7060722G

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Oak

American Classical Revival Macassar Ebony Throne Chair From The Frick Estate

$28,000

H 32.25 in W 28 in D 22.5 in

American Classical Revival Macassar Ebony Throne Chair From The Frick Estate

Located in Essex, MA

Manufactured By Cottier & Co 3 East 34th St New York. Frick bill of sale described as a "Roman Chair of Golden Ebony" in Henry Fricks invoice for his summer home in Prides Crossing M...

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

$409Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900

$495

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.25 in

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

$1,200

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 70 in

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set Six Early American Style Walnut and Rush Seat Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$3,995 / set

H 43.75 in W 21.25 in D 20 in

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 one armchair.

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

$875

H 41 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

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" in width, 17.5" in depth and and 41" in height. Seat height is 18".

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair

$245Sale Price|30% Off

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 15 in

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. A fun addition to any space. Dimensions: 15" x 17" x 32.5"h, seat 17.5"

Category

Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair

$640Sale Price / item|36% Off

H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 28.5 in

1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Pasadena, TX

Harry Bertoia Italian artist and furniture designer, Harry Bertoia`s career began in the 1930s as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-worki...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s

$540Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s

By Shelby Williams

Located in Basel, BS

Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue chair. These delicate, sculptural chairs have fantastic indestructible Aluminum ...

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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American Yacht Captain's swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in Dm 27 in

American Yacht Captain's swivel Chair

By Crocker Chair Company

Located in Summerland, CA

A finely-carved Yacht armchair in its original caning. The chair adjusts and swivels. Manufactured by the Crocker Chair Company.

Category

Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Early American Farm Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 13 in D 19 in

Early American Farm Chair

Located in Summerland, CA

Late 19th Century,early 20th Century Original paint, cane seat with barrel legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Early American Windsor Style Armchair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 25 in D 16 in

Early American Windsor Style Armchair

Located in Canaan, CT

Fresh from an estate in the Berkshires. A great wooden chair with a wonderful aged patina. Looks like the cane seat may have been redone at some point later. Great condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Early American Windsor Arm Chair Faux Bamboo

Unavailable

Early American Windsor Arm Chair Faux Bamboo

Located in South Coast, CA

Lovely example of an early American classic

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century

Unavailable

H 24 in W 14 in D 12 in

American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century

Located in Hallowell, US

New England rod back Child's Windsor side chair, with original surface.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple

Pair Early American Birdcage Windsor Chairs

Unavailable

Pair Early American Birdcage Windsor Chairs

Located in South Coast, CA

Pair of Birdcage Windsor side chairs dating to late1700's, early 1800's in my best estimation. Structurally original and sound. Priced individually

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stylish Pair of Early 20th Century American Library Chairs

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 24 in D 27 in

Stylish Pair of Early 20th Century American Library Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish pair of early 20th century American library chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Modern American Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Unavailable

H 36 in W 30 in D 28 in

Early Modern American Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

Early 1950s American iron chair with ottoman. Wood armrest.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration

Unavailable

H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in

American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration

Located in Wells, ME

American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats. The decoration is of two shells on the shaped back top rail and gold cross hatched decorati...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

High Style Antique Wicker Parlor Set

Unavailable

H 43 in W 32 in D 29 in

High Style Antique Wicker Parlor Set

By American Chair Merikord

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

A beautiful and rare antique wicker parlor set freshly painted in Benjamin Moore Guilford Green. Table 32" tall and 28" diameter. Taller chair 43" tall, 29" deep, 32" wide. Shor...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maple Stained American Primitive Chair

Unavailable

Maple Stained American Primitive Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Remarkable c.1750 Maple stained American primitive chair.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 29 in D 19 in

American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Woodstock, NY

Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully splayed legs and arms, with crisp turnings. Generously proportioned carved saddle ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique American Maple Windsor Chairs

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 29 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Antique American Maple Windsor Chairs

Located in Livingston, NJ

Stunning tall-back American antique Windsor chairs. Made of American maple, these traditional chairs feature a curved top rail and double spindle backs over splayed turned legs. Eleg...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Bonded Leather And Brass Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 38 in

American Bonded Leather And Brass Rocking Chair

Located in New York, NY

AMERICAN EBONIZED, BRASS AND UPHOLSTERED ROCKING CHAIRS, BY LEE WOODARD & SONS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Three-Legged Chair

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Early 20th Century Three-Legged Chair

Located in Arlington Heights, IL

Magnificent simple frame that was taken to a new level of design after the seat was reupholstered in a designer velvet textile. Lovely as an accent chair or side chair filler for a r...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

American 18th c. Tall Chair

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

American 18th c. Tall Chair

Located in Montecito, CA

Distinctive American side chair with sculptural lines and an unusual high back. The seat has been newly covered.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Four American Craft Movement Chairs

Unavailable

Four American Craft Movement Chairs

Located in Woodstock, NY

A matched set of four oak side chairs, circa 1900, with gracefully curving lines, and inset foliate carving. beautifully proportioned, and crafted. Hand forged iron nail joinery, wit...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand-carved beautiful...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 24.75 in D 27.25 in

Early Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Charles Eames rocking chair for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Queen Anne Walnut Corner Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1750

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 24 in

Early Queen Anne Walnut Corner Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1750

Located in Providence, RI

This corner chair has the expected solid splats, (no open-piercing as in later examples) and is composed of the desirable walnut indicative of an earlier construction date. The Queen...

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Antique Mid-18th Century North American Queen Anne Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Charles & Ray Eames Dining Chairs Set of 4, Early Edition in Zenith Eiffel Legs

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

Charles & Ray Eames Dining Chairs Set of 4, Early Edition in Zenith Eiffel Legs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Zürich, Zürich

Set of 4 iconic DSW Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in washed out yellow. Early edition in Zenith with Eiffel Legs. All four chairs are in good condition, each...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

Unavailable

H 38 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

Located in Carmel, CA

Pine ladder back chair with original woven seat. The slender, tall finials are a nice detail to a simple chair. The style evokes the Shaker style.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

1930s, American Oak Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 22.75 in D 21 in

1930s, American Oak Desk Chair

Located in Mississauga, ON

An oak swivel desk chair with a leather, brass nailed seat and brass castors.

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with Classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand carved beautiful...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Constructivist Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair, Early Modernist ON SALE Deco

Unavailable

H 37 in W 38 in D 39 in

Constructivist Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair, Early Modernist ON SALE Deco

By Harry Bunnell

Located in Dallas, TX

Constructivist Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair, Early American Modernist Form PRICE REDUCED from $14,400 Precursor to American Modernist Craft Design.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Cast Iron and Upholstered Theater Chairs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in

Cast Iron and Upholstered Theater Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Upholstered flip down theater seats with cast iron sides. Upholstery is a dark blue with a blond wood curved back. Sides are cast with drapery and the title "Atlantic City Convention...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jules Bouy, Attributed, Rare and Unusual American Gilt and Painted Tole Armchair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in

Jules Bouy, Attributed, Rare and Unusual American Gilt and Painted Tole Armchair

By Jule Bouy

Located in New York, NY

Very rare and very comfortable, this sophisticated tole chair is seldom available by this American designer born in France. The curved top rail above an inclined backrest, flanked by...

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Tôle

Set of 12 Chippendale Style Chairs

Unavailable

H 38 in W 21 in D 18 in

Set of 12 Chippendale Style Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set Of 12 Late 19th or Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Chairs Consisting Of 11 Side Chairs And 1 Armchair. Done In A Wonderful Washed Out Mahogany Finish Upholst...

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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Slipper Chair in Vintage Floral

Unavailable

H 38 in W 22 in D 19 in

Vintage Slipper Chair in Vintage Floral

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A vintage floral slipcovered Edwardian slipper chair on turned legs with casters.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Slipper Chairs

A 1890s American Renaissance Revival Upholstered Bergere

Unavailable

H 37 in W 35 in D 36 in

A 1890s American Renaissance Revival Upholstered Bergere

Located in San Francisco, CA

With vibrant red velvet upholstery, the shaped top above a curved back terminating at a cushioned seat; and the arms and legs carved and lacquered red.

Category

Early 20th Century American Bergere Chairs

SIX Philadelphia Klismos Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 19 in D 21 in

SIX Philadelphia Klismos Dining Chairs

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Woodbury, CT

Six gadroon crested padauk Klismos sabre-legged dining chairs, with hand-stitched needlepoint slip seats in mint condition. Attributed to Antoine Gabriel Quervelle, French trained Ph...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Padouk

Pair of Rare Windsor Jamaican Comb Back Mahogany Chairs, circa 1820s

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Rare Windsor Jamaican Comb Back Mahogany Chairs, circa 1820s

By Francis Trumble

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Francis Trumble. Philadelphian renowned chair maker. This pair are a rare Jamaican copy of his chairs. They are significant because very few were made, and survive. Th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

American Early 19th Century Metamorphic Country Table Chair

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 48 in D 46.75 in

American Early 19th Century Metamorphic Country Table Chair

Located in Wells, ME

American Colonial metamorphic table chair in pine. This 48 inch round table was a practical answer to making two things for the price of one and making a small room more flexible. Wh...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker

Unavailable

H 27 in W 15 in D 30 in

Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Rocking Chairs

Early 1900s Koken Oak Barber Chair

Unavailable

H 48 in W 45 in D 30 in

Early 1900s Koken Oak Barber Chair

By Koken Manufacturing Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Great condition, nicely restored. Working condition, pumps up and down without a problem and reclines freely. If no one is sitting in chair then the seat reclines back up. Leather is...

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

American Classical Carved and Gilt-Stenciled "Fancy" Chair, circa 1815-1820

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in

American Classical Carved and Gilt-Stenciled "Fancy" Chair, circa 1815-1820

Located in Houston, TX

Possibly by John Banks or Phyfe workshops, New York City, tablet crest, with spread eagle, splat with lion head and cornucopia, caned seat, saber legs ending in hairy paw feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American American Classical Armchairs

Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York

Unavailable

H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in

Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wood Provincial style ladder back armchair with original stencilled vinyl upholstered seat Thonet New York label under seat as shown. Fabricated in early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th c. William & Mary Bannister Back Arm Chair, American

Unavailable

H 47 in

18th c. William & Mary Bannister Back Arm Chair, American

Located in Sheffield, MA

American Bannister Back Arm Chair in Period Black paint, with old red underneath.Original condition, wonderful carved handholds, replaced rush seat. Restoration to front feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs

1930s American Art Deco Patio Chair for a Child

Unavailable

H 18.75 in W 14.5 in D 16.25 in

1930s American Art Deco Patio Chair for a Child

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish, chic and rare American Art Deco childs patio chair will make a wonderful addition to your poolside, or garden. The piece has been professionally restored, sandblasted a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Plantation Chair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 34 in D 25 in

Plantation Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Leather and teak plantation chair with scrolled arms, original braided stitched leather with nail-head trim.

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815

Unavailable

H 33.25 in W 75.5 in D 23.5 in

Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815

Located in Alexandria, VA

Possibly New York or Philadelphia. Pine. Consists of a bench with cane seat, hand-painted crest rail and slats, measuring 33 1/8" high x 74 5/8" long x 23 3/8" deep; p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Benches

Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair

Unavailable

H 39 in W 26 in D 23 in

Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Syracuse, NY

Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair. This does have the appropriate natural rush seat that we had done.

Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Steel Windsor Chair

Unavailable

H 36 in W 23 in D 25 in

Steel Windsor Chair

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Providence, RI

Windsor chair in steel, circa 1930, manufactured by Simmons Furniture Company. Chair has been professionally re-painted in a battleship gray paint. We can have this chair re-painted ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced

Unavailable

H 33 in W 32 in D 32 in

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

Arts & Crafts craftsman design, transitional to Deco. Unique and rare early American Modernist precursor. The chair reclines in 3 seamless notches, with dual side - pocket magazi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair

Unavailable

H 43 in W 21.75 in D 19 in

Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair

By Wallace Nutting

Located in Parkesburg, PA

# 393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Side Chairs - a Pair Hardwood Construction, Rush Bottom ( Maple with Rush Bottom ) Good Original Condition, Signed Back Height 43"H, Seat Height 18"H, Se...

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush

Early American Hoopback Windsor Chair, Oak and Hickory Wood 1840s, Antique Brown

Unavailable

H 35 in W 24.5 in D 18 in

Early American Hoopback Windsor Chair, Oak and Hickory Wood 1840s, Antique Brown

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

Early 1800s Windsor chair, with continuous wood hoop back and arms.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Set of Eight Early American Chairs

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H 33 in W 18 in D 15 in

Set of Eight Early American Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

I am selling these chairs along with an 18th C. American Harvest table that have been in my client's family for at least a 100 years.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dent Bros Early American Chairs set of 5

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H 30 in W 17 in D 16 in

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 curved spindle backs and arms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs

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H 35.5 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs

Located in East Aurora, NY

A great piece of early American chairs that remain in untouched condition.

Category

Antique 1840s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Maple

Early American Windsor Chair

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H 37 in W 25 in D 14.5 in

Early American Windsor Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 19th century American windsor chair of mixed woods with remnants of original old paint.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

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H 32 in W 18 in D 25 in

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Products: In 1917, Edmund Nichols and Albert Stone, sons of Charles Nichols and Reuben Stone, decided to manufacture exclusively trademarked reproductions of Windsor and other early ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Taylor Chair Co. Tiger Oak American Arts and Crafts Rocker

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H 450 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Taylor Chair Co. Tiger Oak American Arts and Crafts Rocker

By Taylor Chair co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

Solid white quarter sawn oak American Arts and Crafts rocking chair. Featuring paddle style arm, shaped top rail support, slatted back, exposed mortise and tenon and dowel joinery, c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Handcrafted and Hand-Carved Adjustable American Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair

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H 44 in W 23.6 in D 20.1 in

Handcrafted and Hand-Carved Adjustable American Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair

By Crocker Chair Company

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and great looking American chair. The design of this antique American desk chair looks to be influenced by the famous British Windsor chairs so maybe its maker was of British d...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early American Side Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 20 in D 30 in

Pair of Early American Side Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of spindle back wooden side chairs with beautiful patina.

Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Multi Adjustable Barber's Chair, American Early 20th Century

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H 41 in W 21 in D 16 in

Multi Adjustable Barber's Chair, American Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unique and unusual bent steel with copper finish barber's chair with adjustable seat height, and adjustable backrest and headrest. Completely refurbished with new black leather uphol...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 American Seating Co. "Envoy" Chairs

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H 32 in W 15.75 in D 18.5 in

Set of 8 American Seating Co. "Envoy" Chairs

By American Seating

Located in Bainbridge, NY

8 - 1920, American Seating Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Model 368, ergonomic ENVOY classroom chairs. Made of pressed Steel with molded Plywood seats and backs - complete with a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Antique Early American Colonial Ebonized Pine Corner Chair Woven Rush Seat

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H 30.75 in W 24 in D 24 in

Antique Early American Colonial Ebonized Pine Corner Chair Woven Rush Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American corner chair. Features rush seat and a curved crest with molding, finished in black with naturally distressed finish.

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

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$6,200

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Located in East Hampton, NY

Large late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chair. Newly upholstered in wool check.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs

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$5,600

H 44.5 in W 34 in D 29 in

Antique Wingback Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Great antique wingback chair with a tight seat. Newly reupholstered in natural linen. Chippendale style legs.

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Antique Late 18th Century Wingback Chairs

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Linen

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Early American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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