What is an antique Bergère chair?

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.

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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.

How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?

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.

How can you tell how old an antique chair is?

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.

How much is an antique barber chair worth?

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.

How much is my antique high chair worth?

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.

What did antique carver chairs originally look like?

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.

Antique Conversation Chair

Conversation Furniture

Conversation Bench

Outdoor Antique Stone Tables

Courting Chair

Tete A Tete Sofa

Outdoor French Garden Table

Conversation Seat

Small Bench Seat

Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890

$13,800 / set

H 38.5 in Dm 60 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

$7,000

H 28 in W 24 in D 59 in

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

Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs

$5,800 / set

H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These chairs do not ask to be noticed. They assume you already have. A 19th century English pair

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish

$10,500

H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in

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

Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900

$1,800

H 40.95 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in

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

$1,500

H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

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

$18,000 / set

H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in

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

Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair

$7,500

H 38 in W 48 in D 22 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

Glasgow School Oak Armchair George Walton Style 'Abingwood' Liberty & Co

$3,717

H 34.26 in W 27.17 in D 24.02 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

Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century

$3,300

H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 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

Rustic Hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique

$14,800

H 16.25 in W 35 in D 31 in

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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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique

$14,000

H 17 in W 26.75 in D 28 in

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

French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite

$2,649Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.15 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

Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table

$2,995

H 17.75 in W 22 in D 22 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

Recent Sales

Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 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

18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 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

1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral

Unavailable

H 60 in W 22 in D 18 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

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

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

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H 29 in W 45 in L 29 in

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

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs

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H 30.32 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in

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

Elegant Antique French Directoire Bergère

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H 39 in W 26.25 in D 25.25 in

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

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H 36 in W 16.5 in D 15.5 in

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

Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa

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H 38 in W 52 in D 51 in

Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a Victorian-era conversation seat - also known as a "tête-à-tête" sofa or courting

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1880s Victorian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wood

Victorian Conversation Seat Ebony Gossip Couch 1880

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H 34 in W 47 in D 47 in

Victorian Conversation Seat Ebony Gossip Couch 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian conversation seat Sometimes also referred to as a "tête-à-tête

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1880s Victorian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête

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H 36 in W 50 in D 33 in

Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely

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1890s American Renaissance Revival Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Studded Oak Conversation Seats

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H 33 in W 37 in D 37 in

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

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H 26.78 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

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

18th Century Welsh Country Lambing Chair

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H 44 in W 27 in D 28 in

18th Century Welsh 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 Georgian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chairs Of Conversation

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H 31.13 in W 30.34 in D 25.22 in

Chairs Of Conversation

Located in Roma, Lazio

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

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H 33.5 in W 27.25 in D 17.75 in

Unique Vintage French Folk Art 3 Legged Chair w/Fleur de Lys

Located in BENSENVILLE, 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

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H 39 in W 66 in D 27 in

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

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H 54.5 in W 26 in D 38 in

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

Antique Mahogany and Silk Upholstered George Walton Abingwood Chairs, a Pair

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H 33 in W 27 in D 25 in

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

19th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4

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H 30.7 in W 14.2 in D 15.9 in

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

STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR

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H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in

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

Antique George II wing chair

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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

Late 19th Century Rustic Handcarved Gazing Chairs - Embrace the Wabi-Sabi Aesthe

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H 31 in W 17 in D 27 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

Unique turn of the century gilt armchair

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H 38 in W 32 in D 28 in

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

Antique Spanish Colonial Armchair

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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.57 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 Carved Stone Garden Farm Side Table Seat Outdoor Indoor Antique Bench LA

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H 19.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in

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

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique

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H 17 in W 27 in D 28 in

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

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rustic Hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique

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H 14.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

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

FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA

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H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in

FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête Armchair

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H 29.5 in W 57 in D 34 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

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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

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

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H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in

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

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H 31.5 in W 23 in D 32.5 in

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

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H 37 in W 19 in D 20 in

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

19th c. Natural Wicker and Marble Tete-A-Tete

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H 41.5 in W 59 in D 24.5 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

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H 30 in W 30.5 in D 62 in

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

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H 41 in W 25 in D 25 in

Pair of Antique French Upholstered Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Carved Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

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

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique

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H 17 in W 32.5 in D 30 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

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Conversation Chair or Tete-a-tete

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H 28 in W 52 in D 35 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

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H 19.75 in Dm 49 in

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

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H 32 in W 50 in D 26 in

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

Silk, Walnut

Anglo-Indian Tete a Tete a Tete Chair

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H 28 in W 74 in D 74 in

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

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H 35.5 in W 21 in D 28 in

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

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H 37 in W 64 in D 27 in

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

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H 37 in W 64 in D 27 in

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

Early 1900s French Walnut Armchairs, a Pair

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H 45.25 in W 24 in D 19 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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Austrian Biedermeier Period Birchwood Side Chairs, circa 1830

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H 33 in W 20 in D 19 in

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

Side table

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H 24.5 in W 10 in D 10 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

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H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in

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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Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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2010s Brazilian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Straw

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,120 / item

H 6.75 in W 32 in D 20 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Marble

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

$78,400 / set

H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

$8,380 / set

H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

Located in Budapest, HU

Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

$100,987

W 80.71 in L 124.02 in

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

$22,148

H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Iron

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

$3,300

H 14.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...

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1930s Art Deco Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

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

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

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

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Linen, Velvet

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$3,500 / item

H 61 in Dm 23 in

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

$7,995

H 63 in W 60 in D 89 in

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Conversation Chair

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Gold

Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass

$2,011Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in

Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...

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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood

$7,063

H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wood

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

$17,129

H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wood

Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier

$1,975

H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in

Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A vintage tole five-light chandelier with yellow, green and orange flowers and leaf accents.Original paint finish in vibrant greens, and white. Diameter,55 cm. Height fixture 45 cm....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Metal

Seating Under $2,000

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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

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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

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

Questions About Antique Conversation Chair

What is an antique Bergère chair?
2 Answers
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.
How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
1 Answer
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.
How much is an antique barber chair worth?
1 Answer
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.
How much is my antique high chair worth?
1 Answer
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.
What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
1 Answer
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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