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Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825. Walnut veneered
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut

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
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Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Oak, Ash, Rosewood

American Renaissance Walnut Balloon Back Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century American Renaissance walnut balloon back arm chair w/ chinoiseries fabric on
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19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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
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1860s Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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
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1880s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century North American Regency Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric

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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

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
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Damask

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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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18th Century American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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1790s American Country Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900s English Oak Balloon Back Dining or Side Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900s oak balloon back side or dining chair which is characterised by its distinctive balloon
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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
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1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835. Presented in good
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1830s English William IV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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
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1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

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
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1850s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1920s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Late 19th Century Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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 woven
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19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Beech

Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century balloon back chair. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with balloon
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19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair. Circa 19th
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19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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".  
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19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Rose Carved Walnut Balloon Back Parlor Vanity Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor / vanity / desk chair. Made of carved walnut featuring a balloon back
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back Mahogany Diners 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs These chairs are raised upon ring turned
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1860s Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs. Item
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut

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
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Other

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

New Queen Anne Style Mahogany Balloon Seat Leather Side Chair w/ Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
New Mahogany Shaped Back Queen Anne Style Side Chair with "Balloon" Seat Resting on Carved Front
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Brass

Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
chair features a traditional balloon back frame. The wood showcases a naturally aged patina with a rich
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Maple

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
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
(1850-1880), during the Second Empire period. These chairs feature elegant balloon backs with intricate
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Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres
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Early 20th Century French Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well
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1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century American Mid-Atlantic Hepplewhite Arched Back Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of mahogany wood side chairs with balloon backs. White paint and hand glazing. Re-upholstered
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Side Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Napoleon III ebonized salon chairs with balloon-back, cabriole legs, upholstered back
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
Reilly (1825 – 1889). The chairs have a balloon back above a splat to the seat and are raised upon
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Philadelphia Queen Anne Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
rare and fine pair of Queen Anne side chairs with flat stretchers and balloon shaped seats. Chairs of
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1750s American Queen Anne Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Walnut, Pine

A Mid Nineteenth Century Early Howard & Sons Baloon Back Slipper Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine slipper chair featuring balloon back with wide seat and on turned walnut front legs of the
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 4 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, having balloon backs, with
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19th Century English Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
rosewood balloon back upholstered dining chairs. Upholstered in Artemis Velvet. Measures: W 47 x D 45 x H
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
of 4 side chairs features a balloon style back with carved splat, connected to a seat newly recovered
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Set of One Bench and Four Victorian Chairs, Wood and Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Early 19th Century Set Of 6 Finest Quality Dining Chairs ( REF AF-3414 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
An exquisite set of 6 balloon back dining chairs from the 19th century, crafted from luxurious
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19th Century British Antique Balloon Chair

Materials

Rosewood

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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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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 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 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 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.