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

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs

$950

H 35.5 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in

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

Taylor Chair Co. Tiger Oak American Arts and Crafts Rocker

$1,550

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 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. Great patina. Not just for

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

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. 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

$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. Totally

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

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

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

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. New

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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. Antique ladder-back

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

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

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

, 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

$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. Measures 17" in width, 17" in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

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

$6,388Sale Price|20% 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. This is an original antique

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. Measures: 19" in

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer

19Thc Folky Navajo /Pueblo Child's Chair

$1,495

H 17 in W 14 in D 12.5 in

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

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. 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

$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. It

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

$5,506 / set

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

Hardwood, Yew

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. Dated 1745. The images will speak

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

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

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. Will make a

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

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. Great patina. Not just

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 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

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry, Lacquer

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry, Lacquer

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s

$717

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian American Classical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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. Features a

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Category

Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

American Metal Brown Leather Swivel Chair

$1,250

H 30.75 in W 17.5 in D 22 in

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker

$1,710

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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. USA

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Chair of Golden Ebony" in Henry Fricks invoice for his summer home in Prides Crossing Massachusetts

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

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

. 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

$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. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent Sales

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

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

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

Early Windsor hoop back chair, New England, all hand hewn with peg joints, steam moulded frame, the

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

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. Iron frame has been refinished and

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

Category

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

. Table 32" tall and 28" diameter. Taller chair 43" tall, 29" deep, 32" wide. Shorter chair 38" tall

Category

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.

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

in a designer velvet textile. Lovely as an accent chair or side chair filler for a room.

Category

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

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

Category

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

seat, nicely turned legs, American label-Thonet New York fabricated in Sheboygan, Wi. Side chairs

Category

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

Category

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

. Early edition in Zenith with Eiffel Legs. All four chairs are in good condition, each one is signed with

Category

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

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

seat, nicely turned legs, American label-Thonet New York fabricated in Sheboygan, Wi. Side chairs

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

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

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

Category

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

early 19th century, when these chairs were made.

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

chairs is also of interest to American, Caribbean and British collectors and scholars. The Philadelphian

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

Category

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

reclines freely. If no one is sitting in chair then the seat reclines back up. Leather is in great

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

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

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

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

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

chairs and four side chairs with cane seats and hand-painted crest rail, measuring 31 7/8" high x 17

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

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

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

, transitional to Deco. Unique and rare early American Modernist precursor. The chair reclines in 3 seamless

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

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. Wide saddle seat and H

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Set of Eight Early American Chairs

Sold

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dent Bros Early American Chairs set of 5

Sold

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

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Early American Windsor Chair

Sold

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

manufacture exclusively trademarked reproductions of Windsor and other early American chairs, using the

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early American Side Chairs

Sold

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

Sold

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Antique Early American Colonial Ebonized Pine Corner Chair Woven Rush Seat

Sold

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Antique Early American Stenciled Windsor Chair, 19th Century

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H 35 in W 19.25 in D 15 in

Antique Early American Stenciled Windsor Chair, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique early American Windsor side chair offers spindle back over seat with ebonized stenciled

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair

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H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 29.5 in

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

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Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s

$9,326 / set

H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s

By Victor Courtray

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Victor Courtray and produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1940s. The chairs are in solid,...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

$975 / item

H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...

Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage L. Hitchcock Black Stencil Harvest Decorated Cane Side Chair - a Pair

$595 / set

H 34 in W 17.5 in D 18 in

Vintage L. Hitchcock Black Stencil Harvest Decorated Cane Side Chair - a Pair

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage L. Hitchcock Black Stencil Harvest Decorated Cane Side Chair - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 17.5" W x 18" D x 18" Seat height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs

$2,001 / set

H 34 in W 23 in D 20 in

Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Vintage L. Hitchcock black stencilled Harvest painted maple dining chairs. A set of 4, beautifully crafted and of high quality manufacture in superb condition. Features black ebonis...

Category

Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Maple

Large Chippendale Wingback Chair

$6,200

H 48.5 in W 34 in D 32 in

Large Chippendale Wingback Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs

New England Hitchcock Style Chair with Woven Rush Seat

$575

H 34 in W 17 in D 15.25 in

New England Hitchcock Style Chair with Woven Rush Seat

Located in Norton, MA

A New England Hitchcock Style/Fancy chair. Hand painted/stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seat is woven rush seats and is in very good condition....

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Sheraton Hitchcock Chairs

$800

H 35 in W 18 in D 16.85 in

Pair of 19th C. Sheraton Hitchcock Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Sheraton style early 19th century Hitchcock chairs with rush seats Scrolled center splats with painted decoration fruit and floral design 16.85 x 18 x 35

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Wingback Chair

$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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

$598 / set

H 33.5 in W 17 in D 15.25 in

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

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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.

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.

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