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Antique Birthing Chair

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchair With Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
included references to classical Greek culture. This chair exemplifies the birth of French Neoclassicism
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Birthing Chair

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Walnut

Venetian School: Neoclassical banquet scene with angels and putti.
Located in Middletown, NY
study of a procession showing a woman being carried in a birthing sedan chair. The woman is being
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Birthing Chair

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper

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Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs
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Early 20th Century Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Antique Pair of Birthing Chairs
Pair of Birthing Chairs
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
in the early 20th century. Made from solid wood and historically used as a birthing chair
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Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Antique Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century English carved birthing chair. Features large handles on each side and top and a
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19th Century English Primitive Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard Midwife Birthing Tripod Chair/Stool. It is made of solid wood. Its back is
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Late 19th Century Spanish Other Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
, rather than laying down in a bed. In this style of birthing chair, made popular in 19th century France
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Birthing Chair

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Elm

Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Primitive rustic birthing chair, Austria 18th century. Solid, stable, unrestored original condition
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Late 18th Century Austrian Primitive Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Birthing Chair

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Reclaimed Wood, Wood

French Modernist Birthing Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A modernist spin on the birthing chair. A rare chair, as of yet I'm unable to find another like
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Early 20th Century French Post-Modern Antique Birthing Chair

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Metal

French Modernist Birthing Chair
French Modernist Birthing Chair
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool
Located in London, GB
Originally used in Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures B.C., the concept of a birthing chair became
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Early 20th Century British Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool
1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Italian Provincial Carved Wood Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of Italian provincial carved wood chairs, also known as Cavalier or 'Birthing' Chairs; superb
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Birthing Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
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1920s African Tribal Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Birthing Chair

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Primitive Rustic Tripod Legs “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage primitive arts and crafts birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
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1920s English Tribal Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

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Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Birthing Chair

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Steel, Chrome

19th century portrait painted in St Petersburg in 1819
Located in London, GB
Signed, inscribed and dated, lower right: 'Geo Dawe RA St Petersburgh 1819', also signed with initials, lower centre: 'G D RA'; and signed and inscribed verso: 'Geo Dawe RA Pinxit 1...
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Birthing Chair

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Oil, Canvas

Lilypad Chandelier in Green Glass by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Antique Birthing Chair

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Brass

Pair of Rare Louis XVI Bergeres, Stamped Claude Chevigny
By Claude Chevigny
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of fine Louis XV Chevigny Stamped Bergères (late 18th century) each with arched back and nailhead-trimmed upholstery, the frame with rosette details and raised on tapered flute...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Birthing Chair

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Beech

20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa A French Louis XV style white washed wood frame sofa upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoiserie fabric. Front of sofa in a l...
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20th Century American Louis XV Antique Birthing Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Leopard Velvet With Champagne Color Ostrich Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This gorgeous Leopard velvet ottoman is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement piece. The ottoman is trimmed with a genuine champagne colored ostrich...
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2010s South African Modern Antique Birthing Chair

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Velvet, Feathers

Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Birthing Chair

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Alpaca, Wood

Portrait of a Lady in Silk Dress & Blue wrap in oval, Mary Beale, Oil on canvas
By Mary Beale
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Lady in an Elaborate Stone Cartouche c.1675-80 Mary Beale (1632-1699) Titan Fine Art present this superb portrait where the sitter has been portrayed wearing a low-cut...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Birthing Chair

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Canvas, Oil

Baroque Italian painter - Set of four 18th century figure paintings - Evangelist
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (early 18th century) - Four Evangelists. 25.5 x 19 cm without frame, 29 x 22.5 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on panel. in wooden frames. Condition report: In...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Birthing Chair

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Oil, Panel

Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
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Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large country house 3 seater sofa raised on a beautifully carved mahogany base. The fabric is worn so the sofa does need upholstery. Measures: 224cm wide 78cm deep 96cm high ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood

Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
H 37.8 in W 88.19 in D 30.71 in
Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins by James Bretherton after Rembrandt
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Middletown, NY
Bretherton, James (After Rembrandt van Rijn). Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins. London: c 1775. Etching on light cream laid paper, 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches (120 x 105 mm), ...
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Birthing Chair

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Handmade Paper, Etching, Laid Paper

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Birthing Chair

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Metal, Brass

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Birthing Chair

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Metal

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton, circa 1737 H. 118 x W. 102.5 x D. 63 cm Provenance: - Private collection, The N...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Birthing Chair

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood duchesse Brisee. Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt wood Duchesse Brisee. Our unusually shaped French Napoleon III duchess...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Birthing Chair

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Giltwood

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Antique Birthing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique birthing chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every antique birthing chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique birthing chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique birthing chair, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique birthing chair over the years, but those crafted by Testolini & Salviati, Emilio Fiaschi and Hampton & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Birthing Chair?

The average selling price for an antique birthing chair at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $99,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Birthing Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
  • 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.