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Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen
Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen

Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc French small chairs covered in fine plaid linen.The finish is original white washed painted surface.The chairs are very sturdy and strong.Great of a young girl & boy or s...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Small Chair

Materials

Pine

Swedish Maker, Small Chair, Pine, 19th Century
Swedish Maker, Small Chair, Pine, 19th Century

Swedish Maker, Small Chair, Pine, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A solid pine side chair designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century. 18.5" seat height

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Small Chair

Materials

Pine

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery. Provence: Greenwich Ct Estate Chri...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Chinese Style Carved Hexagonal Petit Delicate Small Chair w/Arms
Antique Asian Chinese Style Carved Hexagonal Petit Delicate Small Chair w/Arms

Antique Asian Chinese Style Carved Hexagonal Petit Delicate Small Chair w/Arms

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is the sweetest small chair with a wonderful carved and cut out woman in what looks like a garden in the center back panel and a bird or bug with open wings in the top panel wit...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood

Two small Deco chairs
Two small Deco chairs

Two small Deco chairs

Located in Milano, IT

COD-xx2 Two small chairs in oak and upholstered fabric. French manufacture, ca. 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chair

Materials

Fabric

Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s
Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s

Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Set of four antique danish empire or Biedermeier style dining chairs handmade by a skilled danish master carpenter in Denmark the middel of the 19th. The frame is made of elm wood, ...

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1850s Danish Empire Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wool, Wood, Elm

French 18th Century Set of 4 Chairs
French 18th Century Set of 4 Chairs

French 18th Century Set of 4 Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Amazing set of 4 small chairs richly carved on the front back with an octagonal shape of the seats.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Small Chair

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Three-Legged Chair
Primitive Three-Legged Chair

Primitive Three-Legged Chair

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A small chair (or stool or child's chair) of primitive form and construction.

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Late 18th Century English Country Antique Small Chair

Materials

Ash, Elm

1930s Charles Dudouyt French  Low Side Chair
1930s Charles Dudouyt French  Low Side Chair

1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Measurements: 66 x 46 x 39 cm. Beautiful small chair that could work in any design. Tradition and craftsmanship go hand in hand in Charles Dudouyt's furniture.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Small Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Beautiful Victorian  Satin Walnut  Bedroom Chair
Beautiful Victorian  Satin Walnut  Bedroom Chair

Beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut Bedroom Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful Victorian Satin Walnut bedroom small chair , in original condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Satin, Walnut

Small Comb Back Windsor Chair
Small Comb Back Windsor Chair

Small Comb Back Windsor Chair

Located in Cirencester, GB

Please note that this chair is small - although the seat height and seat size is fairly standard.

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Late 19th Century British Country Antique Small Chair

Materials

Elm, Oak

Asian wood small occasional chair
Asian wood small occasional chair

Asian wood small occasional chair

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook Just has such a great architectural feel

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Early 19th Century Antique Small Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Small Italian Chair with Marquetry Decor
Small Italian Chair with Marquetry Decor

Small Italian Chair with Marquetry Decor

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SMALL ITALIAN CHAIR WITH MARQUETRY DÉCOR   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : EARLY  16th CENTURY   Height : 103 cm Width : 45 cm Depth : 38 cm   This chair rests on a trapezoidal base.

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair
Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair

Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair

Located in Round Top, TX

A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. This one is unusual, as it is rare to find one scaled small for a child.

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Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Good Stickley Brothers Desk Chair - W7262
Antique Small Good Stickley Brothers Desk Chair - W7262

Antique Small Good Stickley Brothers Desk Chair - W7262

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Small Good Stickley Brothers Desk Chair - W7262 This is an antique Stickley Brothers Small Desk Chair in very good condition.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870
Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870 Item e5681 A pair small bull horn chairs ca. 1870, one covered with vintage cattle coat which has to be renewed (is loosing the ha...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Small Chair

Materials

Metal

Small Art Deco style club chair
Small Art Deco style club chair

Small Art Deco style club chair

Located in TILBURG, NL

Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet upholstery. Possible French or Italian design but no visible proof for that On the bottom i...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Small Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Set of Four English Small Painted Chairs
19th Century Set of Four English Small Painted Chairs

19th Century Set of Four English Small Painted Chairs

Located in Vista, CA

Set of four small painted chairs with mustard colored paint.

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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Small Chair

Materials

Paint, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Located in Norwich, GB

A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the manner of E.W.

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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Small Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High Wycombe school of miniature furniture, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.
Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.

Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French oak side chair, circa 1940, executed in a Brutalist idiom emphasizing geometric form, raw materiality, and architectural strength. The design is defined by its sculptural pr...

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair
Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair

Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair

Located in Wainscott, NY

A rustic 18th century Swedish side chair, hand-carved in oak with a refined simplicity typical of early Scandinavian rural design. The chair features an open rectangular back with sh...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables
Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

Pair of Small Early Painted Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of Two Smaller Folk Art Chairs or Side Tables With Original Paint and Patina.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood

1830s small English Moorish side chair with canned seat
1830s small English Moorish side chair with canned seat

1830s small English Moorish side chair with canned seat

Located in London, GB

A lovely small pain and unusual English side chair. Circa 1830s it has a canned seat (small damage to weave) and Moorish architectural styling.

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1830s British Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker
Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker

Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features a solid wood wicker wrapped frame, very nice antique, quality American craftsmanship, great style...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair A good looking and well-made piece, the timber patina is to die for, you only g...

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Late 18th Century British Jacobean Antique Small Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six Small 19th century Charles X Side Chairs
Set of Six Small 19th century Charles X Side Chairs

Set of Six Small 19th century Charles X Side Chairs

Located in Troy, NY

A set of six unusually small side chairs of typical form, the open backs featuring an X-centered by a carved flower, upholstered inset seats.

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Small Chair

Materials

Beech

Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair

Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair. Item featured has a small petite size, beautiful dark rosewood frames, upholstered seats, nicely carv...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame
Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Victorian circa 1860 mahogany framed nursing chair with velour upholstery. A nicely made genuine Victorian antique, it is as ment...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Fine French Pair Louis XV Small Bergeres Chairs with Brass Tacking
Fine French Pair Louis XV Small Bergeres Chairs with Brass Tacking

Fine French Pair Louis XV Small Bergeres Chairs with Brass Tacking

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superb pair of French medium sized Louis XV walnut carved chairs with lovely gold velvet in very good condition! The chairs have beautiful lines and floral carving on crests and apro...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very charming and well-made petite side chair in the manner of Paul Follot, with rope and tassel detail on the back and legs. Reeded and tapering front legs. Original blue color, w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chair

Small Signed Perret et Vibert Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Chair
Small Signed Perret et Vibert Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Chair

Small Signed Perret et Vibert Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Chair

By Perret et Vibert

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small signed Perret et Vibert Chinoiserie bamboo chair from the late 19th century with mother of pearl inlaid black lacquered plaque on the back splat and rattan seat.

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Small Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan

A pair of Italian mahogany "upright" small side chairs, 19th C.
A pair of Italian mahogany "upright" small side chairs, 19th C.

A pair of Italian mahogany "upright" small side chairs, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The pair is distinguished by the old leather seats and turned elements. These straight back chairs (we have 10 at this time) were from a school where students were taught amongst oth...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Small Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair
Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 16" W x 15" D x 12.5" Seat height.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Shaker Antique Small Chair

Materials

Maple

Antique Italian or Spanish Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Gothic Small Side Chair
Antique Italian or Spanish Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Gothic Small Side Chair

Antique Italian or Spanish Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Gothic Small Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian or Spanish Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Gothic Small Side Chair. Item features a scrolling iron small frame, red upholstered seat, stretcher base, great style and form.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Small Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair

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 beautifully carved mahogany frames, floral and acanthus design, and shapely cabriole legs.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Small Modernist Chairs in Lacquered Beech and Cane, Belgium circa 1925
Pair of Small Modernist Chairs in Lacquered Beech and Cane, Belgium circa 1925

Pair of Small Modernist Chairs in Lacquered Beech and Cane, Belgium circa 1925

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of small modernist chairs in lacquered beech and cane, Belgium circa 1925 relaxed caning, to be reviewed.

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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Small Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

Klismos Chair
Klismos Chair

Klismos Chair

By William Hancock

Located in New York, NY

This chair is one of an extremely small number of Boston chairs that is labeled or stamped by its maker or retailer.

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Small Chair

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak

Small Piano Stool in Polished Walnut with Marquetry from 1880
Small Piano Stool in Polished Walnut with Marquetry from 1880

Small Piano Stool in Polished Walnut with Marquetry from 1880

Located in Lejre, DK

Originally used as a piano stool or small salon chair in the late 19th century. — Period: 1880 — Material: Polished walnut with marquetry — Type: Piano stool — Dimensions: H: 72.5 c...

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1880s Mid-Century Modern Antique Small Chair

Materials

Walnut

small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition
small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition

small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition including 1 sofa and two armchairs Here are the dimensions dim sofa / h :29.53" hs : 14.96" w : 46.46" d : 25.60" dim chairs...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair. Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height, very nice vintage item.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair
Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair

Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair

Located in Troy, NY

Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair, Adorable, unusual small chair, with one armrest, containing a small compartment.

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19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Small Chair

Materials

Pine

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Egyptian Revival Chair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

SEE: British Museum number EA2479 for original A beautifully designed chair, small but comfortable and takes on a sculptural quality found in this “Art Furniture” design period.

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1880s English Egyptian Revival Antique Small Chair

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique Stickley Brothers Game Chair - circa 1902 W5051
Antique Stickley Brothers Game Chair - circa 1902 W5051

Antique Stickley Brothers Game Chair - circa 1902 W5051

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Stickley Brothers Game Chair cir 1902 This is a beautiful small game chair made by the Stickley Brothers.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Small Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair
Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nicely carved small French chair. The very perfect occasional chair for a salon or dressing room area.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Small Chair

Materials

Walnut

Dutch modernist chair
Dutch modernist chair

Dutch modernist chair

$348Sale Price|30% Off

Dutch modernist chair

Located in Diest, BE

Dutch small modernist chair. Great form and look. Netherlands 1920-1930's

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1920s Dutch Post-Modern Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Small Armchair In Mahogany And Leather From England - 19th Century
Small Armchair In Mahogany And Leather From England - 19th Century

Small Armchair In Mahogany And Leather From England - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely little 19th century mahogany and cognac leather armchair or bergère charming little armchair that can have many uses. (in an entrance hall, bedroom, living room, putting on yo...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Leather

Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820
Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820

Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

In 1837, 26 chairmakers and 21 journeymen lived in the small town. A set of chairs owned by the Dresden court clockmaker Johann Christian Friedrich Gutkaes, who is depicted in a lith...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Small Chair

Materials

Beech

20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs
20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs

20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The small side chairs are in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1925, France.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Small Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cathedrals and churches attached to c...

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17th Century European Gothic Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Brand name stamped to underframe The company of Jennens & Bettridge, in operation from around 1815 to 1864 were the pre-eminent manufacturers of papier mache wares, such as writing...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Chair

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Edwardian nursing child chairs pair
Edwardian nursing child chairs pair

Edwardian nursing child chairs pair

Located in Stroud, GB

Small sweet Edwardian nursing chair pair covered in H&S organic pale pink ticking Suitable for childrens bedroom nursing room use etc.

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Early 20th Century Antique Small Chair

Materials

Beech

small Damascus bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century
small Damascus bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century

small Damascus bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

small Damascus bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century fine sculptures and bone inlay. The fabric is not perfect, but original;

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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Small Chair

Materials

Wood, Bone

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Antique Small Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique small chair available at 1stDibs. Each antique small chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique small chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique small chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique small chair over the years, but those crafted by Stephen Cavallo, Crocker Chair Company and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Small Chair?

The average selling price for an antique small chair at 1stDibs is $1,920, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $49,374 for the highest priced.

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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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Small Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.