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Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890

Located in Regensburg, DE

Set of four beautiful Biedermeier Style 'Balloon Chairs' from Vienna, Austria circa 1890, late 19th

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Oak, Ash, Rosewood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 mahogany Victorian dining chairs. These chairs having ring turned front legs and shaped

Category

1860s Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back

By Simonds Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There

Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850

Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs
Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs

Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs

$2,654Sale Price / set|40% Off

Set of Four Walnut Balloon Back Salon Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of four walnut balloon back dining chairs, each chair with an openwork ring back interlaced

Category

19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs Circa 1880 on this classic

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of Regency Balloon back dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved swags with chic inlay

Category

Early 20th Century North American Regency Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric

Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back

Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back

Located in Prato, Tuscany

elegant and harmonious "ballon back" back. The "balloon back" chairs were mainly made in the Victorian era

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair

Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition. Lemon

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800
Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800

Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800

Located in Dresden, DE

Pair of lounge chairs Balloon back with palmettes and forward-flaring legs Birch and ebony

Category

Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Birch, Ebony

Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining chairs
Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining chairs

Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 Set of 6 victorian dining chairs These dining chairs feature a typical Victorian balloon

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

18Thc  Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
18Thc  Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England

18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Original aged surface New England balloon back Windsor chairs in fantastic condition.These

Category

18th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Victorian Chairs Walnut Balloon Back, 1860
Pair Victorian Chairs Walnut Balloon Back, 1860

Pair Victorian Chairs Walnut Balloon Back, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Victorian walnut cabriole leg chairs. circa 1860 Raised Upon Typical Cabriole Front Legs

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of Ten Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of ten mid 19th Century English oak balloon back dining chairs having rounded upholstered

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Oak

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair
Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Black painted balloon back Windsor chair in fine condition.This chair is a black

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These

Category

1790s American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 walnut Victorian Cabriole Leg dining chairs. These dining chairs stand upon Typical

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Dining Chairs. These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs. Circa 1850 These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival
6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival

6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 Victorian style mahogany balloon back chairs These chairs stand upon ring turned and

Category

1920s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining
Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining

Set 10 Balloon Back Chairs Victorian Dining

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 10 (8+2) Victorian style mahogany dining chairs. These mahogany dining chairs stand upon

Category

1920s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870
Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870

Victorian Rococo Revival Balloon-Back Parlor Chair, c. 1850–1870

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This elegant chair embodies the Victorian Rococo Revival style popular from the 1840s to the 1870s

Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs The Chairs have Balloon Style Backs and newly

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany
Set 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany

Set 6 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 mahogany Victorian balloon back dining chairs Circa 1860 We ship to every corner of the

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair
Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair

Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian parlor or dining chair. Made of walnut featuring a balloon back with leaf and

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".  

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860

Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860

Located in London, GB

Set of six Antique English 19th century mahogany balloon back chairs, circa 1860 A good example of

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs
Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs

Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A beautiful set of four balloon backed antique French dining chairs dating from the Napoleon III

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Set of Eight Quality Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of Eight Quality Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of Eight Quality Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A refined set of eight antique mahogany dining chairs each with elegant balloon backs and finely

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

SET OF SIX CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN BALLOON BACK DINNING CHAiRS
SET OF SIX CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN BALLOON BACK DINNING CHAiRS

SET OF SIX CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN BALLOON BACK DINNING CHAiRS

Located in Pulborough, GB

chairs, circa 1860. Crafted from rich hardwood, these chairs feature elegant balloon-shaped backs with

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the highest quality! If you look

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut  Dining Chairs
Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut  Dining Chairs

Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight compressed balloon back in walnut dining

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Set of Four Quality Mahogany Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Antique Victorian Set of Four Quality Mahogany Balloon-Back Dining Chairs

Antique Victorian Set of Four Quality Mahogany Balloon-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A lovely set of four antique Victorian mahogany balloon-back dining chairs with elegant lines and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs
Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs

Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality set of six antique Victorian rosewood balloon-back dining chairs each beautifully

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, this pair of Louis XVI balloon back bergère chairs represents a rare find in today’s market. Perfect

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Other

4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat

4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-Back Dining Chairs

Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

walnut with elegant balloon-shaped backs. Each chair features a shaped and carved top rail with foliate

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany balloon back dining chairs having a quality

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Other

2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Antique Balloon Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique balloon chair available at 1stDibs. An antique balloon chair — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique balloon chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique balloon chair, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique balloon chair over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Balloon Chair?

An antique balloon chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $22,705.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Antique Balloon Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.