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Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
H 94 in W 41 in D 52 in
Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
One of the rarest Thonet chairs, model 13. Set of seven, two arm and five side chairs. Very rare
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1890s Austrian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Cane, Oak, Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
and seat. The pedestal base is shaped into rock formations, polychrome decorated. This is a very rare
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wonder Chair N.°246 by Antonio Volpe, 1912
By Antonio Volpe
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Superb and very rare chair from the "Antonio Volpe Anonymous Company" with a double bent beech
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Wonder Chair N.°246 by Antonio Volpe, 1912
Wonder Chair N.°246 by Antonio Volpe, 1912
No Reserve
H 43.31 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Beech

American Empire Boston Mahogany Grandview Chairs, C 1860s Set of 3
Located in Germantown, MD
Exceptional set of 3 American empire Boston girandole chairs. This very rare chairs in today's
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very Rare Original Liberty's London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London signed Qing
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems Please note the
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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob and Josef Kohn label.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height
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Early 19th Century English Regency Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood, Beech

Set of 6 Very Rare Dinning Room Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Set of 6 very rare dinning room chairs, from the northern Europe, with richly carved lyre back
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19th Century Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in GB
, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative
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1810s English Regency Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Very Rare Suite of Four Regency circa 1815 Hand Painted Bergere Rattan Chairs 4
Located in GB
painted green with floral details bergere chairs A very good looking well made and collectable suite
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1810s English Regency Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Oak

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s. In finely crafted walnut wood, red
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16th Century Italian Rococo Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
H 48.04 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal mechanism allows the user to adjust the backrest to
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18th Century Louis XIV Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 41 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare chair Anglo-Indian, 19th century. In teak wood with Ivo... inlays, decorated with plant
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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
H 37.21 in W 31.5 in D 21.07 in
Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Located in GB
Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A substantial find, I
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1860s English High Victorian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare and Fine 19th Century High Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine 19th century Windsor armchair, stunningly hand carved and of exceptional
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19th Century English Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Ash, Elm

Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality carved, great condition, beautifully upholstered and rare antique chair. Over
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback armchair Please
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19th Century English High Victorian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood
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1650s Italian Louis XIV Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare and Important 19th Century Wingback Windsor Spindle Armchair in Ash
Located in GB
stretchers are nicely turned. Size wise its around 10-15% larger than a standard high back Windsor chair
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19th Century English Georgian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Ash

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
H 45.67 in W 25.2 in D 46.46 in
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor chairs, French ca. 1860 The two very rare antler parlor chairs are made
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Antler, Fur, Wood

Rare Suite of Six Chairs, Prob. Lorraine, 18th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Very beautiful suite of six master chairs perfectly carved with all the details of Louis XIV
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Early 18th Century French Regency Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Pearwood

Rare Set of Four Garden/Patio Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of four garden or patio chairs with their original patina. Two with arms and two without
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Metal

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.
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1910s Vienna Secession Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
H 33.86 in Dm 16.93 in
Extraordinary and Rare Austrian Deco Side Chairs - TWO pairs available
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extraordinary shape in fruitwood make these truly luxurious Austrian deco side chairs. Vintage
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Exceptionally Fine And Rare James I Oak Wainscot Chair Dated 1609
Located in Heathfield, GB
An extremely rare and exquisitely carved English oak wainscot chair dated 1609 and with two figural
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17th Century Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Oak

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
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1890s English Campaign Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly
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19th Century Neoclassical Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Rocking Chair by Peter Cooper, 1850s
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was first exhibited in 1851 at the first world Expo in London, and at exhibiton world
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1850s English Victorian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Steel

George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts walnut high back 'Philippines begere chair'. The serpentine
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890. These late 19th century chairs are made out
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1890s French Baroque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Rare & Primative circa 1820 Irish Famine Chair Original Timber 200+ Years Old
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine chair
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1820s English Georgian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Pine

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century leather not original
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair
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Late 18th Century British Jacobean Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century One of the best
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19th Century German Black Forest Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Child’s 17th Century Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and extremely rare original oak Great chair (Wales c. 1620) made for the child of a very
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17th Century Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original circa 1900 Tibetan
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Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Wood

Rare French Louis XV Paint Decorated Corbielle Style Bergere Club Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very beautiful and rare "corbeille" style of bergere chair. The chair is shaped like an
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1920s French Louis XV Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine Set of Twelve Irish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
particularly rich and handsome wood with deep color and excellent graining. Each Chair features a rare Stylized
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Very Comfortable French Wing Bergere Armchair
Located in Seaford, GB
A rare French Wing Bergere armchair which I can vouch for being extremely comfortable having been
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Early 20th Century French Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Very Comfortable French Wing Bergere Armchair
Very Comfortable French Wing Bergere Armchair
H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with
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1760s English Georgian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair Rare Precisely Carved French Louis XVI Style Gilded Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are absolutely killer and carved so well, so precisely that they were made to be
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1870s French Louis XVI Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed
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17th Century Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very, very rare size of bergere chairs! These chairs are only 32 tall x 24 wide x 23 deep
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1880s French Louis XVI Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set of Four Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of four George III style cock fighting chairs covered in burgundy ribbed velvet with nailed
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19th Century English George III Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in GB
chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as you will see anywhere
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1880s Burmese Victorian Very Rare Antique Chair

Materials

Hardwood

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Very Rare Antique Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the very rare antique chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every very rare antique chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the very rare antique chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right very rare antique chair, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Howard and Sons, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Georgian House each produced at least one beautiful very rare antique chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Very Rare Antique Chair?

A very rare antique chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,320 and the highest can go for as much as $181,638.

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 Very Rare Antique Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.