Vintage High Chairs
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Maple, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Children's Furniture
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Children's Furniture
Teak, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Children's Furniture
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Primitive Children's Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1950s Children's Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Teak
Early 20th Century American Rustic Children's Furniture
Rush, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Resin
Vintage 1960s English Space Age Children's Furniture
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Children's Furniture
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Children's Furniture
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century American Children's Furniture
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Birch
Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture
Bentwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Children's Furniture
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Children's Furniture
Leather
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Plywood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Plywood, Birch
Antique 1880s Swedish Neoclassical Footstools
Ash
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Children's Furniture
Wire
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Finding the Right Children's Furniture for You
When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.
Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.
Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.
In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.
Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.
It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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