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French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870
French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870

French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The tall, cushioned back rail — designed for a sitter to rest folded arms on while facing the chair backward — recalls the form of an 18th-century French voyeuse or ponteuse, the low...

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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

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Regency Cockfighting Chair

Regency Cockfighting Chair

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H 32 in W 22.75 in D 32 in

Regency Cockfighting Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

The unique shape allowed the fight spectator to sit in the chair backwards and observe the action - or the bibliophile to sit backwards and read in comfort.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Mahogany Spectator Pool Hall Armchairs, 3
Mahogany Spectator Pool Hall Armchairs, 3

Mahogany Spectator Pool Hall Armchairs, 3

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H 44.75 in W 27 in D 25 in

Mahogany Spectator Pool Hall Armchairs, 3

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Three Mahogany Spectator Pool Hall Arm Chairs, each with slat back splat and stepped foot rest on four legs conjoined by box stretcher. 44.75" H x 27" W x 25" D; seat: 26" H.

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20th Century Armchairs

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Antique Tennis Photograph, Colonial Tennis Scene

Antique Tennis Photograph, Colonial Tennis Scene

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H 7.68 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in

Antique Tennis Photograph, Colonial Tennis Scene

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

There is a catch net all the way around the court with a spectators pavilion decked out with chairs. Photographer unknown, location possibly Burma.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Sporting Art Photography

Materials

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Vintage Hermes Spectator Seat in Rosewood & Chrome
Vintage Hermes Spectator Seat in Rosewood & Chrome

Vintage Hermes Spectator Seat in Rosewood & Chrome

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s Hermès rosewood and chrome spectator seat. Stamped Hermès Paris.

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Pair of Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival ‘Voyeuse’ Chairs
Pair of Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival ‘Voyeuse’ Chairs

Pair of Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival ‘Voyeuse’ Chairs

Located in Worcester, GB

These charming chairs, designed as spectator pieces, feature high, rounded backs and gracefully carved wood frames, typical of the period.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

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Antique Tennis Photographs, Colonial in Rosewood Frame
Antique Tennis Photographs, Colonial in Rosewood Frame

Antique Tennis Photographs, Colonial in Rosewood Frame

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

There is a catch net all the way around the court with a spectators pavilion decked out with chairs. Photographer unknown, location possibly Burma.

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Antique 1890s Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Folding Spectator Chairs
Folding Spectator Chairs

Folding Spectator Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Versatile and portable folding spectator chairs.

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

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Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair
Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

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H 16 in W 15 in D 6 in

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sculptural, functional, suitable, mutable, easy on the eyes, not for giant thighs....

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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

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Set of english folding chairs
Set of english folding chairs

Set of english folding chairs

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H 33 in W 60 in D 13 in

Set of english folding chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Set of two folding English racing spectator chairs seating for three. perfect for that elegant picnic in the country side

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20th Century English Chairs

Early Spectator Stool
Early Spectator Stool

Early Spectator Stool

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H 26.5 in D 15 in

Early Spectator Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early turn of the century old pool hall spectator chair or stool. Made of bent and twisted wrought iron.

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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Maple

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Spectator Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the spectator chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every spectator chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a spectator chair, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer spectator chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A spectator chair, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one spectator chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jordi Ribaudí and Clive Uptton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Spectator Chair?

Prices for a spectator chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $381 and can go as high as $10,160, while the average can fetch as much as $2,850.