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Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in New York, NY
furniture company, Old Hickory Tannery. These pieces are in excellent, original, clean and ready to use
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Old Chair Used

Materials

Fur, Leather

Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana
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1930s Adirondack Old Chair Used

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

1940s Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Martinsville, Indiana, the three position reclining lounge chair, aka ‘Morris Chair’, used a sophisticated
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1940s American American Craftsman Old Chair Used

Materials

Chestnut

Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the
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20th Century Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Used Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
H 41 in W 28.75 in D 29.5 in
Rare Old Louisiana Antebellum Walnut Slipper Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Old Louisiana Antebellum walnut slipper chair, used by women in their bedrooms to put on their
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Late 19th Century American Old Chair Used

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The
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1950s Japanese Showa Old Chair Used

Materials

Iron

Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Portuguese 10 Dining Chairs, Old Coffee Salon, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 10 chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art deco central
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Old Chair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Old Smoking Chairs Say: Smoking - Solid Oak - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming pair of chairs called "Fumeuses", they have a wide seat in cane, on which one sat astride
Category

19th Century European Louis XIV Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s. The chairs have never been used but of have some age and character for fifty year old chairs
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1970s French Old Chair Used

Materials

Metal

Graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition, finished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Pair of Antique Old Leather Side Chairs Probably Italian Early 1900s Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Old Leather Side Chairs that probably originated from Italy or possibly France and made in
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1920s Italian Country Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Three Children's Old Hickory Settee Rocker and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s set of three old hickory settee , rocker and chair set. Wonderful patina. Wonderful age. The
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1940s American Adirondack Old Chair Used

Materials

Hickory

Set of 4 Old Rural Dutch Ladderback chairs 1960's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Rush, Oak

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Rush, Oak

STATTON Old Towne Cherry Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Statton Furniture. Solid cherry wood with their
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Old Chair Used

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Antique Pair of Swedish Bergère Chairs in Louis XVI Style in Old Paint C1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique pair of Louis XVI style Swedish bergère chairs in old paint, a bergère chairs is defined as
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Old Chair Used

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs should be restored before using and we are only aware of one chair that is questionable
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1920s French Louis XVI Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Old Chair Used

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old French Desk Chair in Original Leather and Very Comfortable. c1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
difficult items to find are a nice Old Leather Desk Chair, that no one has tried to restore and make look
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1930s French Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

19th Century Swedish Antique rustic Stamp chair folk Art " Kubb "chair
Located in Boden, SE
Swedish "Kubb "chair from the 18th-19th century. The "Kubb"chair is an old type of furniture, and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Chair Used

Materials

Pine

Vintage Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair (New Old Stock)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
Charlotte Perriand, black leather cushions inset in square chrome frame. New Old Stock (Manufactured circa
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous
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Early 19th Century English Regency Old Chair Used

Materials

Brass

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
. Both chairs are in clean, ready to use condition. Both show signs of an old repair (nail hole fill) to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Ash, Teak

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
H 43 in W 25 in D 22 in
Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion
Located in Phoenix, AZ
old. It probably belonged to a larger set of chairs, but we could not find anything similar anywhere
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18th Century French Early Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
example of an antique chair. The pine has never been painted and there are some traces of use as well as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Chair Used

Materials

Pine

Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Antique Swedish Folk Art Stump Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
pine tree stump. The chair is in untouched condition with old paint and distress and patina after use
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Chair Used

Materials

Pine

Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Basel, BS
Original Les Arcs chair by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort of the same name designed and
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Steel

Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Antique Swedish Original Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
underneath the seat of the chair which was then used as isolation inside their shoes. A clever solution that
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Chair Used

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Original Folk Art Chair
Antique Swedish Original Folk Art Chair
H 30.71 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden Japanese chair. Zelkova is used for both frames and sheets. The square form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Dieu" chairs. They were used in old houses in mountain villages, far from the towns where the parish
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Old Chair Used

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
Set of Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently
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Early 19th Century English Regency Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful old bamboo handmade into this Primitive chair. Did you know that in Indonesia bamboo is
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Early 1900s Primitive Old Chair Used

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs. The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Spa Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive low chair hand made from century old teak wood with beautiful character. The front leg
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1930s Indonesian Organic Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
, follow the old system. The seat cushions are recent additions. The style of the chairs and the color
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1990s Chinese Old Chair Used

Materials

Elm, Hardwood

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Victoria Regina Era Rustic English Original Farm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
are at least 150-160 years old. Please considered them more as decor than everyday use.
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1840s English Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
designed and made by Gebrüder Thonet around 1850. We can find the chair in the old Thonet furniture
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1890s Austrian Belle Époque Old Chair Used

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Old Chair Used

Materials

Nutwood

Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Old Chair Used

Materials

Nutwood

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
produced by his old workshop in France. ~H. Shipping: This chair will be packed and shipped with the
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900 A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900 A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
after use. The chair is a genuine charming furniture with the authentic patina of time. Stable, steady
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Chair Used

Materials

Pine

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs are in good, used condition
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
blends old and new. The chair is stable and sturdy. The seat upholstery shows striped textil fabric in
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1780s Austrian Louis XVI Old Chair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Maple

Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6.
By Fischel
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6. Set of six Fischel Vienna dining chairs in
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Old Chair Used

Materials

Beech

A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900 A pair wonderful carved oak wood board chairs from a
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Old Chair Used

Materials

Nutwood

A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
backs was done when the chairs were made, though it is possible that some old re-used oak planks were
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Old Chair Used

Materials

Oak

Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Giacomo Castiglioni for Azucena, Italy 1959. Acquired from old stock directly from Azucena, these chairs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
solid rosewood structure has an amazing patina. The chairs has original old rubber feet which are also
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Old Chair Used

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries! Using dense, old-growth oak, the craftsmen
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Old Chair Used

Materials

Silk, Oak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the old chair used you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and hickory, every old chair used was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old chair used, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each old chair used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Old Hickory Furniture Company, Maxime Old and Monterey Furniture each produced at least one beautiful old chair used that is worth considering.

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Prices for an old chair used start at $141 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,947.
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    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
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    How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
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    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
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    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
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    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
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    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
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    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
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    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
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    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
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    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.