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FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made and decorative pair, they are also exceptionally comfortable, designed as conversation chairs or
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Aubusson "Boudeuse" or "Divan de Milieu" (Conversation Chair), Circa 1890. Very
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Late 19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tete A Tete Conversation Chair / Courting Bench
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 28 in W 24 in D 59 in
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
would be kept warm and tended to.
A wonderful agricultural farmhouse chair and conversation piece.
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Late 18th Century British Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
certain to invoke conversation. Folding chairs such as these are relatively hard to come by. The chair
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
piece of Chinese history certain to invoke conversation. Folding chairs such as these are relatively
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Walnut 19th Century Bergère Chairs with Carved Arms and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
inches, these bergère chairs are perfect for both relaxation and conversation. Place them in your living
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in
Early 1900s French Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
originated in France in the early 16th century and were designed as conversation chairs. Today these chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven
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1890s American Edwardian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wicker
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Glasgow School Oak Armchair George Walton Style 'Abingwood' Liberty & Co
By George Walton
Located in Norwich, GB
was based on the French caquetoire (conversation chair) style, popular in Scotland in the 17th century.
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.17 in D 24.02 in
Late 19th Century Rustic Handcarved Gazing Chairs - Embrace the Wabi-Sabi Aesthe
Located in New York, NY
form. Perfect for creating a serene reading nook or simply as a conversation piece, these gazing chairs
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17 in D 27 in
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is in many ways the definition of a unique piece both in visual terms and from a
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Late 19th Century European Modern Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Armchair
Located in Buxton, GB
perfect for any room and is sure to be a conversation starter. The chair is handmade and has a brass
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Brass
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
small single seat bench. Or even as a side table between 2 chairs. A conversation piece and a great
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Late 18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 17 in W 27 in D 28 in
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
priority of Second Empire furniture. Chairs were elaborately upholstered with fringes, tassels, and
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1870s French Empire Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.15 in
Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
would be wonderful in any room you need a little splash of color or between a couple of accent chairs
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 17.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Conversation chair made of elm with elaborate inlays circa 1800
Single chair made of elm wood
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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Mohair, Elm
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair made of ebonised wood captivates with its fine mother-of-pearl inlays and the elegantly
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Late 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Gold
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in
1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the caquetoire was developed as a conversation chair for women (the French verb
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1840s French Gothic Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Oak
Rare Pair of 16th Century English Walnut Caquetoires
Located in San Francisco, CA
known as conversation or gossip chairs; with splayed seat bases and shaped arms (to comfortably
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16th Century English Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Conversation Chair
Located in London, GB
An amazing example of a late 19th century Rajasthan bone inlaid and ebony handcrafted conversation
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1890s Indian Victorian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood
Elegant Antique French Directoire Bergère
Located in Austin, TX
conversation chair that is comfortable as well.
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1860s French Directoire Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Forney, TX
, intimate tête-à-tête style conversation chairs, refined kids chair, ladies dressing room vanity or boudoir
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Art Deco Studded Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
An amazing and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête Armchair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called a tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Chairs Of Conversation
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful armchairs Art Deco with a white velvet contrast two black fluted columns on the front, and two on the back.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Unique Vintage French Folk Art 3 Legged Chair w/Fleur de Lys
Located in Chicago, IL
remarkably comfortable, too. Don't miss this unique one-of-a-kind chair (a definite conversation piece).
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Early 20th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Plantation Chair from British Guiana
Located in Bellport, NY
of good detail and is original to the chair. A great conversation piece and a very comfortable lounge
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Early 20th Century Guyanese Antique Conversation Chair
Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904
Located in Milford, NH
20th century trade ad for the chair. A great chair and conversation piece probably inspired by dentist
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19th Century American Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
conversations. These chairs are not just a place to sit; they are a gathering point for life's cherished moments
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany and Silk Upholstered George Walton Abingwood Chairs, a Pair
By George Walton
Located in Morristown, NJ
French caquetoire (conversation chair) style, popular in Scotland in the 17th century. The flattened
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1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
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1880s European Victorian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Antique George II wing chair
Located in New York, NY
Almost a throne. Very peculiar and beautiful proportions make of this wing chair a conversation
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19th Century English Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood
Unique turn of the century gilt armchair
Located in New York, NY
Incredible carving and detailing make of this armchair a dramatic and unique conversation piece
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Giltwood
Rustic Hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
even as a side table between 2 chairs . A conversation piece and a great house warming gift
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18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Armchair
Located in Buxton, GB
perfect for any room and is sure to be a conversation starter. The chair is handmade and has a brass
Category
19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Brass
Rustic Carved Stone Garden Farm Side Table Seat Outdoor Indoor Antique Bench LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
small single seat bench. Or even as a side table between 2 chairs. A conversation piece and a great
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Late 18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 19.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual French armchair (s) called tête-à-tête in French, or a Conversation chair, 19th century
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conversation Chair
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête or Confident Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Bleached Italian Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling duo with great form and style, this pair of 19th-century chairs are perfect conversation
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19th Century Italian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. French Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
styles, while its comfortable size makes it an ideal accent chair or conversation piece. The dimensions
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Upholstery
6 Louis XVI Style 19th Century Paint Decorated Dining Chairs Attributed Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
most definitely be a conversation starter. The chairs are in good condition considering age with minor
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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 37 in W 19 in D 20 in
19th c. Natural Wicker and Marble Tete-A-Tete
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French wicker tete-a-tete or conversation seat featuring two chairs with woven
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Tufted Tete a Tete Parlor Conversation Bench Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent Victorian era Tete-A-Tete. Upholstered in a heavy off white tufted fabric. The bench is supported by five turned walnut legs with casters.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Upholstered Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Carved Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
walnut in areas provide a small detail. Spring seats have been re-tied and chairs have been newly
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
it into an entry small single seat bench. Or even as a side table between 2 chairs. A conversation
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Late 18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 17 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Conversation Chair or Tete-a-tete
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful antique conversation chair with finely carved frame and wonderful giltwood finish.
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19th Century Italian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood
French circa 1890 Tete-a-Tete Conversation Chair / Seat
Located in Mobile, AL
This whimsical 1890s Tete-a-tete features original pale green painted finish with gilt accents, with modern upholstery and trim.
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Italian Carved Walnut Tête-à-Tête Chair, circa 1880
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A Venetian-style, Renaissance Revival conversation chair in carved walnut with silk upholstery.
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Anglo-Indian Tete a Tete a Tete Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian "three-way" conversation chair. Each chair is tufted and upholstered with wooden legs
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19th Century Indian Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Whimsical French Antique Louis XV style Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. Unusual rounded back and low to floor make this chair a great conversation piece.
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Giltwood
Bar Harbor Wicker Tete-e-tete
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare American antique wicker tete-e-tete with attached center table. Also known as a conversation
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Early 20th Century American Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Cane
BAR HARBOR WICKER TETE-E-TETE
Located in Sheffield, MA
conversation chair and "courting bench". White painted finish. (Can be re-painted any color on request.) Bar
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Early 20th Century American Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Cane
Pair of Antique Austrian Biedermeier Period Birchwood Side Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
drink and conversation. As the chairs are finished on all four sides they may also be placed anywhere
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 33 in W 20 in D 19 in
Side table
Located in Sheffield, MA
). This would be a sterling small side table, next to a chair and great conversation piece.
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19th Century English Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Metal
Renaissance Revival Italian Tête-à-Tête Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This French conversation chair features high-relief carvings of renaissance motifs and masks in
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Conversation Chair
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
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Antique Conversation Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique conversation chair you’re looking for. Each antique conversation chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique conversation chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique conversation chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, louis xv and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique conversation chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Markus Friedrich Staab, Salterini and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Conversation Chair?
The average selling price for an antique conversation chair at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $82,233 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About Antique Conversation Chair
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022Bergere 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2021Depending 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, 2021There 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.
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