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Ming Style Chairs with Upholstered Cushions and Ottoman by Century Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lovely "ming style" chairs in a very light stain by Century Chair Company of Hickory, NC
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style carved mahogany side chair, dining chair, or desk chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Original Biedermeier chairs, 19-20 centuries
Located in Kerepes, HU
The presented piece is in an age-appropriate condition. The upholstery is clean , the chair can
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19 th Century Italian Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair of Italian fruitwood chairs, antique pair of beautifully curved fruitwood Italian with their
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Hardwood

Antique English Turner’s Chair in Old Saxon Manner, Late 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turner’s Chair In Old Saxon Manner England Late 19 Century ABOUT This Old Saxon style
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Antique 1890s English Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Wood

10 Louis XIII Os De Mouton Dining Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs By CENTURY FURNITURE Set includes 2 arm and 8 side chairs. Seats are leather. Approximate
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Vintage 1980s Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Leather

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Approximate Measurements in Inches 41.5" high at back 24" wide
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Os De Mouton Wingback Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mouton wingback dining chairs by Century Furniture Includes 2 wingback armchairs and 6 side chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chair, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th Century Carved Chippendale Style Desk or Side Chair Additional information
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

3 szek 19 century biedermeier
Located in Kerepes, HU
3 darab biedermeier van szó, csak egyben eladó. Kis méretük de annál látványosak. Alkalmasok egyaránt akar egy váróteremben vagy egy szalonban egy kis dohányzó asztal mellet.
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Other

3 szek 19 century biedermeier
3 szek 19 century biedermeier
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
fixes made. The chairs are solid and can be used normally.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor fixes made. The original weaving of the seat has been replaced by plywood seat with...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine set of eight fruitwood chairs, late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style. Lovely set with
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Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Designed by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 After Charlotte Perriand n.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer. Wood and rattan
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1980s Modernist Dining Chairs with Burl Wood Back Splat
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Very curvy
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20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Burl

Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 8 chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made by unknown manufacturer in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set Of 4 Windsor Chairs From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant set of 4 English Windsor chairs from the 19th century in chestnut good quality set which
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Set Of 4 Windsor Chairs From The 19th Century
Set Of 4 Windsor Chairs From The 19th Century
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
set of lounge chairs or as captains chairs for a dining table. Sold as a set. 24"W x 19"D x 44.5" H
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
measurement for the side chairs: 25" Width x 21" Depth x 37" Height Seat Height 19" Arm Height 26"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of ancient Thonet chairs from the end of 19th Century. Model no. 18 and 19. Design from 1880s
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Antique 1880s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Chair N. 19/20 in Wood and Resin by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Chair N. 19/20 One-Off chairs in wood found in flee markets and antique shops around Europe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
H 39.016 in W 36 in D 35 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 19 Georgette Light Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
The Montera chair designed by Roberto Lazzeroni has a formal lightness that expresses the sensory
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Mid Century Charlotte Perriand Meribel "N. 19" Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century "Meribel N. 19" dining / office chairs by Charlotte Perriand in ash and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Ola Chair in Violet 19 Beige Upholstery with Satin Brass Legs by Saba
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ola family extends to the dining room: Ola chair originates from the same concept of curved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
By (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 19th century French chairs, France, circa late 19th Century. From left to right
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Burl

Ola Chair with Armrest in Violet 19 Pink Upholstery & Satin Brass Legs by Saba
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ola family extends to the dining room: Ola chair originates from the same concept of curved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chair, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A superb Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chair, France, 1950s. Wooden frame overpainted in white
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

Early 20th Century Cow Horn Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century cow horn back & leg chair Burgundy velvet seat 19" x 17" x 28.25" Seat height
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Horn

Early 20th Century Cow Horn Chair
Early 20th Century Cow Horn Chair
H 28.25 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of four mid-century caned back chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four mid-century caned back chairs 19 x 10 x 32
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Throne Chair
Located in London, by appointment only
A substantial walnut throne chair, the curved back with arms terminating in eagle heads, the whole
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Throne Chair
19th Century Walnut Throne Chair
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
Pair of French 19 th c. Parcel gilt and paint chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs are a great example of true bergere chairs From France. The finish is original in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Its rush is original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
-century, c. 1950s, Danish Measures: 32" x 19" x 17", seat height is 17".  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Chair in Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Chair in Walnut
H 32 in W 17 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Grey Wool Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Set of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Set of 4 18th C Swedish chairs with a worn pine finish. 1780. Seat height is 19
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Set of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 14 in
Six Mid-Century Modern Steel Z Dining Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern steel and fabric Z-dining chairs. Cantilevered flat bar frame. Attributed to
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20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Heavy Mid Century Italian Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
height is 19", and the shipping cost is $199 for these four chairs within the US. Condition: Consistent
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf by Nendo
By Gervasoni, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam

Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf by Nendo
Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf by Nendo
H 17.72 in Dm 18.12 in
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival chair is a wonderful testament to the craftsmen of a bygone era
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Pair of Cathedral Chairs - Antique Walnut Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Ladder back models are
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous pair of satinwood armchairs, made in The Netherlands during the 19th century. Influenced
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
H 34.13 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Wingback Chairs- Pair
By Henredon, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
comfort; heirloom quality. Cozy silhouettes inside dimensions: 19" W x 17" D / Seats: 20" H.
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Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

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19 Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 19 century chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19 century chairs — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. We have 12039 antique and vintage 19 century chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 19 century chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 19 century chairs bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 19 century chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much are 19 Century Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,477, while they’re typically $3 on the low end and $261,893 highest priced.

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 19 Century Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.