How do I identify a Victorian chair?

To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.

What is a Victorian slipper chair?

A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a Victorian lounge chair called?

What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.

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Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa

$1,200

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Victorian Style Side Chairs Painted in Oyster White

$1,890 / set

19th Century Victorian Style Side Chairs Painted in Oyster White

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century Victorian style chairs crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming oyster white finish.

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set

$4,800 / set

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back, and curved wicker leaves climb the front legs.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs, White Painted

$2,800 / set

Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs, White Painted

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 of Outdoor English Victorian style white painted wire side chairs with scroll design seat and back (PRICE AS SET)

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Antique 19th Century British Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Paint

Victorian Captains Chair, Red Velvet Upholstery, Porcelain Castors, UK

$1,874

Victorian Captains Chair, Red Velvet Upholstery, Porcelain Castors, UK

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair with Porcelain Castors A handsome and characterful 19th-century captains chair, upholstered in rich deep red velvet and raised on e...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Iron Swivel Chair with Filigree Back, USA

$1,500

19th Century Victorian Iron Swivel Chair with Filigree Back, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Outdoor American Victorian painted iron 4 legged swivel base arm chair with filigree back.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Victorian Hollywood Regency Cream Paint Rose Carved Pink Side Chair

$350

French Victorian Hollywood Regency Cream Paint Rose Carved Pink Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Victorian Hollywood Regency Cream Painted Rose Carved Pink Side Chair...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Victorian Side Chairs - Cream and Red Painted Frame and Toile Fabric

$1,600 / set

A Pair of Victorian Side Chairs - Cream and Red Painted Frame and Toile Fabric

Located in Morristown, NJ

A pair of late 19th c., custom cream and red painted chairs each with the padded back and seat upholstered in a red and cream toile, on octagonal tapering legs and brass casters. The...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair

$350

Round White Iron Heart Motif Upholstered Vanity Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small white Italian style iron vanity chair with a round upholstered seat, and a curled heart motif back. A perfect addition to a vanity, this small occasional chair would be fabul...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fully Restored Suite of Five Chesterfield Brown Leather & Hardwood Dining Chairs

$5,346 / set

Fully Restored Suite of Five Chesterfield Brown Leather & Hardwood Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Once chair has replacement Edwardian steel castors, the others are all the original Victorian white porcelain Chair dimensions: Height 93cm Width 49cm Depth 62cm Seat...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Greek Key Victorian Style White Aluminum Garden Chairs, Pair

$500 / set

Greek Key Victorian Style White Aluminum Garden Chairs, Pair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of Hollywood Regency style white aluminum garden chairs with Greek key and fan motifs. These armless side accent chairs are perfect extra seating for the garden or patio. Lightw...

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Late 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian White Wicker Rattan Desk Side Vanity High Back Portrait Chair

$790

Victorian White Wicker Rattan Desk Side Vanity High Back Portrait Chair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

The chair is in good condition but has been painted white.

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Victorian Style White Wirework Pair of Chairs and Cafe Table, France 1960

$2,400 / set

Victorian Style White Wirework Pair of Chairs and Cafe Table, France 1960

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Victorian-style wirework café table and chairs from 1960s France features intricate repeating scrollwork on the backs, legs, and base of the table.

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Vintage 1960s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style White Wirework Pair of Chairs and Cafe Table, France 1960

$2,400 / set

Victorian Style White Wirework Pair of Chairs and Cafe Table, France 1960

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Victorian-style wirework café table and chairs from 1960s France features intricate repeating scrollwork on the backs, legs, and base of the able.

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Vintage 1960s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Wicker Rattan Vanity Desk With Matching Chair

$595 / set

White Wicker Rattan Vanity Desk With Matching Chair

Located in New York, NY

White Wicker Rattan Vanity Desk With Matching Chair.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanities

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of English Queen Anne Blue and Off-White striped WIng Back Chairs

$6,500 / set

Pair of English Queen Anne Blue and Off-White striped WIng Back Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Queen Anne style wing back armchairs with blue and white striped upholstery and seat cushion resting on turned shaped front legs (PRICED AS PAIR) AVAILABLE INDIVIDUAL...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Victorian Giltwood Music Chair, Newly Upholstered in White Linen

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Victorian Giltwood Music Chair, Newly Upholstered in White Linen

Located in York, GB

Delightful little music chair in great condition. Newly upholstered in white linen. Measures: Height 60cm x width 50cm x depth 50cm.

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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

Victorian Side Chair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seat by Modenese

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in

Victorian Side Chair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seat by Modenese

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Complete your elegant luxury dining room by pairing your home décor with this victorian high-end side chair by Modenese gastone, featuring a wood frame painted in ivory finishings an...

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2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Victorian Armchair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seating, Modenese

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H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in

Victorian Armchair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seating, Modenese

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Complete your elegant luxury dining room by pairing your home décor with this victorian high-end armchair by Modenese gastone, featuring a wood frame painted in ivory finishings and ...

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2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

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Gold Leaf

White-Painted Mahogany 19th Century Dutch Boudoir Chairs

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H 38.98 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in

White-Painted Mahogany 19th Century Dutch Boudoir Chairs

Located in Werkendam, NL

Three white-painted mahogany 19th century Dutch boudoir chairs. Beautifully carved. The aforementioned sizes are indicative, please contact our office for the exact dimensions.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian White Wicker Chair

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H 39.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Antique Victorian White Wicker Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

This special antique Victorian white wicker chair is possibly from the end of the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of Three White Victorian Wicker Chairs

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H 45 in W 30 in D 23 in

Set of Three White Victorian Wicker Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three handwoven Indian Victorian wicker chairs, the three are a wonderful compliment to interior, and in some cases, exterior settings. The perfect trio are beautifully patina...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Side Chairs

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Wicker

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany 4 White Dinning Chairs Turner & Son Liverpool

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H 33.59 in W 16.54 in D 18.63 in

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany 4 White Dinning Chairs Turner & Son Liverpool

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have beautiful set of 4 Victorian dinning chairs, all carved with acorns to the top of the back, buttoned cream backs, with cream floral patterned fabric seats, all chairs ar...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Oversize White Victorian Style Wicker Rattan Rocking Chair Lounge Chair

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H 45 in W 31 in D 40 in

Vintage Oversize White Victorian Style Wicker Rattan Rocking Chair Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oversize White Victorian Style Wicker Rattan Rocking Chair Lounge Chair.

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 35 in W 28 in D 34 in

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Antique Pair of Figural Cast Iron Rococo Garden Chairs, Painted White

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H 32.75 in W 25 in D 18 in

Antique Pair of Figural Cast Iron Rococo Garden Chairs, Painted White

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Rococo garden armchairs offer cast iron construction with central Jenny ind mask surmounting scroll and foliate form arms, back and seat, raised on cabriole legs t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Salterini Leaf Scroll Wrought Iron Patio Garden White Dining Chairs, Set of 4

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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Salterini Leaf Scroll Wrought Iron Patio Garden White Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Salterini style leaf scroll wrought iron patio garden white dining chairs - set of 4. Set features (4) side chairs, red and black bird pattern fabric, leafy scrollwork backs,...

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Chairs Green Distressed, Set of 4

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H 34.5 in W 15 in D 18 in

Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Chairs Green Distressed, Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique twisted wrought iron ice cream parlor bistro dining chairs green distressed rusty finish - Set of 4. Item features round upholstered seats, wrought iron metal frames, distres...

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair

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H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Victorian Style White Wicker Vanity Desk with Drawers and Chair Set

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H 35 in W 42.5 in D 25 in

Antique Victorian Style White Wicker Vanity Desk with Drawers and Chair Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian style white wicker vanity desk with drawers and chair set.

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

5 Victorian White Painted Cast Iron Grape and Leaf Garden Chairs, 20th Century

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H 29 in W 21 in D 15 in

5 Victorian White Painted Cast Iron Grape and Leaf Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of 5 Victorian reticulated garden chairs features cast iron construction in grape and leaf pattern and seated on cabriole legs terminating in stylized paw feet and painted white,...

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20th Century American High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

White Cotton Victorian in Deconstructed Style Tufted Scroll-Back Chair

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H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

White Cotton Victorian in Deconstructed Style Tufted Scroll-Back Chair

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A stunning original Victorian lounge chair, professionally restored in a deconstructed style. Newly upholstered in domestic cotton, with replaced linen back, fillings, springs, bind...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Linen, Pine

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Garden Chairs in White Paint

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H 32 in W 23.25 in D 16 in

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Garden Chairs in White Paint

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of antique cast iron garden chairs with white painted finish, elaborate wide scrolled backs and arms with a medallion with female mask on the crest rail. The lacy openwork seat ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

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Iron

8 Victorian Style Wrought Iron Foliate Form White Painted Patio Chairs

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H 33 in W 18 in D 17 in

8 Victorian Style Wrought Iron Foliate Form White Painted Patio Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 8 vintage Victorian style garden patio chairs each offer white painted wrought iron construction with open back having foliate and vine form splat over mesh seat and raised ...

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20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Victorian White Cast Iron Table with Chairs and Marble Top

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H 37 in W 30 in D 30 in

English Victorian White Cast Iron Table with Chairs and Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Direct from England. Gorgeous white Victorian bistro/pub table set. Includes table and two chairs.

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Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

White Wicker Photographers Chair

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H 40.5 in W 37 in D 19 in

White Wicker Photographers Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a very unusual and rare piece of wicker. These chairs were used as props in most photography studios . This exact style chair is featured in the book "Wicker Furniture" by Ri...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

19th Century Set of Eight French White Lacquered Wooden Chairs with Straw Seat

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H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

19th Century Set of Eight French White Lacquered Wooden Chairs with Straw Seat

Located in Florence, IT

19th century set of eight French white lacquered wooden chairs with straw seat, 1890s.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of White Lacquered Upholstered Chairs, Transitional Victorian

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H 43.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

Pair of White Lacquered Upholstered Chairs, Transitional Victorian

Located in Bridport, CT

Pair of Lacquered Chairs with green velvet upholstery in Victorian style with intricate wood carving and nail heads.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

1960s White Rattan Wicker Victorian Peacock Emmanuelle Chair

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H 57 in W 41 in D 25 in

1960s White Rattan Wicker Victorian Peacock Emmanuelle Chair

Located in Sarasota, FL

1960s white painted rattan peacock chair in beautiful condition. A perfect clean touch to a fresh bedroom or large bath area.

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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Chair and Rocker - Pair

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H 35 in W 28 in D 28 in

Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Chair and Rocker - Pair

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Victorian wicker armchair and rocking chair pair, unbranded, in the manner of Heywood-Wakefield.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chair - Set of 4

$2,000 / set

H 43 in W 20 in D 22.5 in

Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chair - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid wood carved frames, antiqued white finish, off white naugahyde upholstery, grea...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue

$1,595

H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French Art Deco period chaise longue is constructed of bamboo and rattan and features a red and white striped pattern. The chair is fitted with two remov...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Navy Trim, 1910

$7,900

H 35 in W 30 in D 51 in

Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Navy Trim, 1910

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A beautiful reed and rattan wicker chaise lounge in a lovely natural color with a continuous navy blue braid trimming around the back, arms and seating, American, C. 1910 by the Heyw...

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Vintage 1910s American Other Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

Vintage Coastal McGuire Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge

$2,650

H 34 in W 41 in D 46 in

Vintage Coastal McGuire Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge

By McGuire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Indulge in unparalleled relaxation and iconic design with this vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge, a true embodiment of timeless coastal elegance. Meticulously handcrafted, t...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Late 19th Century Wicker / Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair

$2,380

H 23 in W 74.5 in D 24 in

Late 19th Century Wicker / Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

This wicker / rattan chaise lounge showcases a beautifully woven design with a gently curved silhouette. It has brass tips on the corners and wavy side detailing. The warm, natural b...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

A Three Piece Matching White Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chaise, Rocker and Chair

$5,730 / set

H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 60 in

A Three Piece Matching White Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chaise, Rocker and Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A beautiful antique wicker trio of three matching pieces of good size Bar Harbor style wicker furnishings consisting of a matching rocker, arm chair and chaise lounge.Client attribu...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood, Paint

Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style

$12,117 / set

H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in

Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

French Art Deco Wicker Chaise with Bentwood Frame, Early 1930s

$2,150

H 38 in W 60 in D 23 in

French Art Deco Wicker Chaise with Bentwood Frame, Early 1930s

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco natural wicker and bentwood adjustable back chaise with separate footrest with light blue trim

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Bentwood, Wicker

French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920

$1,722Sale Price|40% Off

H 38.5 in W 65 in D 28.25 in

French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920

Located in New York, NY

Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a cubist form and presenting a chic, slender profile. A charming atmospheric piece that a...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890

$338Sale Price|62% Off

H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in

Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Cookeville, TN

A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Vintage American White Wicker Armchair, 20th Century

$395

H 32 in W 25.5 in D 21 in

Vintage American White Wicker Armchair, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

White wicker armchair. Very sturdy vintage American white painted wicker armchair with broad shaped arm rests straight off the classic american porch. United States, 20th Century. ...

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed White Paint Decorated Arm Chairs

$1,995 / set

H 35.25 in W 23 in D 23.75 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed White Paint Decorated Arm Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 35 1/4 IN W: 23 IN D: 23 3/4 IN SH: 17 1/2 IN An elegant and refined pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs dating to the early 20th century, beautifully embodying...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$3,300 / set

H 33.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian chairs recently reupholstered in ticking.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Hand-Woven Wicker Chaise Lounge, Late 19th Century

$3,600

H 35.5 in W 70 in D 25 in

Victorian Hand-Woven Wicker Chaise Lounge, Late 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

A remarkably sturdy and intact Late 19th Century Wicker Chaise Lounge in old blue painted finish. The seat has been replace with authentic woven reed. It is a great sculptural piece....

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Antique Wicker Lounge Chair Chaise

$2,275

H 34 in W 70 in D 24 in

Antique Wicker Lounge Chair Chaise

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

-This is a wonderful find. Victorian Wicker lounge chairs, beautiful lines, concave form and hand crafted details that make this a one of kind treasure. Sourced in the south of Franc...

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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Antique Wakefield Rattan Co. Painted Wicker Side Chair And Demilune Accent Table

$1,450 / set

H 43.25 in W 18 in D 22 in

Antique Wakefield Rattan Co. Painted Wicker Side Chair And Demilune Accent Table

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A tall back side chair and a demilune accent table in dark hunter green paint. The chair with a circular caned seat and tall shaped back with scrolls and lattice construction. The cu...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down

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$2,800

H 39 in W 40 in D 22 in

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By Larkin & Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats

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$3,900

H 36 in W 31 in D 34 in

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By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

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Bloom Home Inc. Sofa Collection Color: Cafe Noir 98″w x 41″d x 35.5″h (see additional sizes below) Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural, 100% Linen, with stone-washed for a r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Down

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

$4,990 / item

H 37 in W 89 in D 39 in

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

$3,490 / item

H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,174 / item

H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,801 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs

$1,498Sale Price / set|39% Off

H 37 in W 22 in D 22 in

19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century painted and carved ribbon cane back open armchairs painted in a soft pale Swedish gray color, with natural cane back and seat. No flaws to the cane back, and seat on one...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters

$6,890 / item

H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in

Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen

English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp

$3,290 / item

H 33 in W 67.5 in D 38 in

English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing our English arm studio sofa in 100% natural hemp. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds war...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Loveseats

Materials

Hemp

Papillion 100% Pure Linen Slip Covered Wing Back Style Chair

$1,520 / item

H 36 in W 29 in D 33 in

Papillion 100% Pure Linen Slip Covered Wing Back Style Chair

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing the Papillion Linen Wing Chair, a stunning piece that combines elegance and comfort. This chair is crafted with flax natural linen fabric, giving it a sleek and organic m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Birch

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

$5,562 / item

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. M...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

$5,601 / item

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

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White Victorian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic white victorian chair available at 1stDibs. Each white victorian chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and natural fiber. There are many kinds of the white victorian chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A white victorian chair, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made white victorian chair over the years, but those crafted by Heywood-Wakefield Co. and John Salterini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a White Victorian Chair?

Prices for a white victorian chair start at $650 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $1,530.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Questions About White Victorian Chair

How do I identify a Victorian chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
What is a Victorian slipper chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a Victorian lounge chair called?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.