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French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of ten Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of twelve Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair By
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
“I know of no other chair like the single [sic] ‘lyre back’ one. . . . I certainly recognize it as
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1820s American Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
H 34 in W 19 in D 22.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique Italian Neoclassical lyre back side chairs with carved rosette design at center of
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white
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19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
H 35 in W 31 in D 25 in
Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back
Located in Denton, TX
Hand crafted hardwood music chair with brass inlay on the chair back with a threaded seat for
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back
Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back
H 32.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
material with loose squab seat cushions, the chairs have tall shaped and curved backs with outswept lyre
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Early 19th Century English Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Rosewood

4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 early to mid-20th century Neoclassical Revival side or occasional chairs having lyre
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Satin, Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Possibly Italian. Elegant side chairs with curved and scrolled crest rails with reeded bands. The
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19th Century European Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair This is a really lovely fine quality
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Early 1900s Edwardian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with
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Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats
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19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs, Lyre Model, C.1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chairs on four tapered legs. C. 1900.
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Early 1900s Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Lyre Front Gillows Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period Tub chair in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having spoon
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19th Century English George IV Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of six antique French dining chairs, dating from the Restoration period (early 19th century
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of cherry wood chairs with lyre-shaped back and straw seat Origin Italy Period Very
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Early 20th Century Italian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Lyre Chair Antique

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Lyre Style Bac
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of 4 Regency mahogany chairs with Lyre Style back within a square frame decorated with rosettes
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt-Wood Side Chairs with Swans and Lyres
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassical gilt-wood side chairs with Swans and Lyres, late 19th c. Beautifully
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Late 19th Century Italian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on
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19th Century French Lyre Chair Antique

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair. Blue upholstered
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs Sheilded back with lyre central design Rush caned seats
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Early 19th Century Italian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut side chairs from the mid-19th century features
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
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Early 20th Century French Empire Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six 1930s refinished Lyre-Back mahogany and upholstered dining chairs. Newer upholstery
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Early 20th Century American George IV Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced
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Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or
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1920s French Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Giltwood

English Sheraton Style Dining Chair, 19th Century
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent Sheraton style dining room chair with musical lyre-shaped back carvings inspired in
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19th Century English Sheraton Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Straw, Wood

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
pretty walnut veneer. The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. This original chair
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1820s German Biedermeier Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
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Early 19th Century French Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Robert Wood (American), Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works
Located in Carmel, NY
neoclassical garden chairs. Original version Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls. Unmarked
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19th Century American Neoclassical Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Iron

Chairs in Turned Oak Wood and Interwoven Rope. Spain 19th or Early
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
great Californian cities. Furniture with turned legs, legs and lyre, sober tables, chairs.  Bobbin
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19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Rope, Wood

The Glynllifon “Rutland” Chairs Supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Thomas John Wynn
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Newborough, each of this pair of solid rosewood chairs with a lyre shaped back and rolled arms, the arms
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Early 19th Century English Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique Embroidered Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered lyre back chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint bedroom or hall
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1820s British Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Textile, Walnut

19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is
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19th Century French Louis XIII Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or
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1820s British Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden
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1770s French Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair Of English Dining Chairs, Sheraton Style, 19th Century
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent Sheraton style pair of dining room chairs with musical lyre-shaped back carvings
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19th Century English Sheraton Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Straw, Wood

18th Century Italian Tuscan Polychrome Painted and Gilt Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
finish, the chairs feature stylised lyre splats with floral roundels and delicate woven canework seats
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18th Century Italian Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Oak

Set Of 6 English Sheraton Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent Sheraton style set of six dining room chairs with musical lyre-shaped back carvings
Category

19th Century English Sheraton Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set Of 4 English Sheraton Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent Sheraton style set of six dining room chairs with musical lyre-shaped back carvings
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19th Century English Sheraton Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 8 Partially Early 19th German Biedermeier Saxe-Coburg Provenance Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
legs; curved, shovel-shaped back with carved and ebonized central motif depicting a lyre. All chairs
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Lyre-Back Garden Chairs
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very heavy American cast iron mid-19th century Rococo and neoclassical garden chairs. Original
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19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Cent) birch arm chair with lyre carved back and blue and red
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
H 33 in W 22.75 in D 20.5 in
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency Mahogany leather tufted curvature arm chairs with stylized lyre back
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1810s English Regency Lyre Chair Antique

Materials

Brass

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Lyre Chair Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lyre chair antique you’re looking for. Each lyre chair antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lyre chair antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A lyre chair antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Neoclassical and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Lyre Chair Antique?

Prices for a lyre chair antique start at $375 and top out at $39,888 with the average selling for $3,650.

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.

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Questions About Lyre Chair Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.