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Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child's Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century British Colonial chairs made for children with cane seats, nicely carved
Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Dutch Colonial Plantation Chairs from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant pair of early 20th Century Dutch colonial chairs with cane seats from Java, Indonesia
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian antique colonial bamboo wood and damask fabric chair, 1910s
Located in MIlano, IT
Colonial chair with wooden structure with round section slats and bamboo covering, padded seat and
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1910s Italian British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category

1740s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Antique Caned British Colonial Planters Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of early 20th century British Colonial plantation chairs handcrafted in indigenous
Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish colonial hall chair Hand-carved with gold leaf decoration Nail trim.
Category

1720s Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Fabric

Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair
18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair
H 53 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic
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Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

British Colonial Teak Slipper Chair With Leather Upholstery
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1920's Hand carved Victorian Slipper chair constructed from Teak wood and re-upholstered
Category

1920s Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Teak

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair This late 19th Century antique British
Category

Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Colonial Revival, Philadelphia form. All sides; mahogany. Richly
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Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
H 41.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Circa 18th Century Oak Carved Corner Chair-Dutch Colonial
Located in Louisville, KY
In the category of unique corner chairs, this circa 18th century carved oak corner chair featuring
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own
Category

Early 1900s Primitive Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Vintage Colonial-Style Mexican Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Colonial-style Mexican hall chairs.
Category

19th Century Mexican Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique body, solid rosewood. Initials on the frame. Trapezoidal, profile-trimmed frame on strongly curved legs with applied Akkanthus, ending in plastically carved claw feet. High, b...
Category

19th Century English Baroque Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Dutch Colonial Teak Plantation Lounge Chair from Madura with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial early 20th century plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia with
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Teak

19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890 Rare Teak and leather lounge chair that was formerly used in a Tea Estate in India
Category

1890s Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Teak

Antique Windsor Colonial Style Pine Wood Spindle Pub Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Windsor Colonial style pine wood spindle pub arm chairs - a pair. Item features a carved
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Teak

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Plantation Lounge Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century with
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Brass

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial Ebony side chairs from the late 17th/Early 18th Century.
Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 18.5 in
17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial Ebony side chairs from the late 17th/early 18th century.
Category

Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century
Category

19th Century British Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
McNair. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. This chair was designed
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Early 20th Century Scottish Campaign Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Brass

Antique Folding Leather, Wood Safari Colonial Style Director's Chair, 1930s
By Horgen-Glarus, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back. Great comfort. Great
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Metal

A Dutch-colonial Indonesian Sono keeling and paduk miniature chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
high-back miniature chair, after the Anglo-Dutch Queen Anne style chair with a vase-shaped central
Category

Early 18th Century Indonesian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Padouk

Fine Quality Antique Carved Walnut Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb quality carved walnut Spanish colonial throne or armchair. The chair features hand
Category

1890s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique Hunt Country Furniture Colonial Pine Wood Hickory Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hunt Country Furniture Colonial Pine Wood Hickory Style Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs Rope Seats 1800s Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 1800s Antique Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs with Woven
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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rope, Wood

Colonial Settee Arm Chairs Antique India 3 Piece Suite Padauk Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
from padauk wood This type of colonial furniture very on brand with a look that's Bohemian chic The
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1840s Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Padouk

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An original antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair in solid teak circa late
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

17th Cent. Dutch Colonial Ebony Chair Formerly Owned by the Duke of Westminster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indian ebony low chair formerly owned by the Duke of Westminster Coromandel coast, possibly
Category

Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Ebony

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low
Category

Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the twentieth century features turned legs
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 10 spanish Colonial Revival Dining Chairs - Peru Circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite set of 10 Peruvian Spanish Colonial Revival chairs, crafted around 1930, is a fine
Category

1920s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Oak Dining Chairs W/ Brown Leather - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of eight late 19th-century Spanish Colonial-style dining chairs, sourced from
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA. Good Period Pair
Category

18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

STUNNING PAIR OF ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED COLONIAL HALL SIDE CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Victorian circa 1860-1880, ornately hand carved Colonial Hall chairs which are super decorative
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Hardwood

19th -C. British Colonial / Moroccan Style Inlaid And Carved Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 19th century heavily carved Moorish side chairs. The mother of pearl inlay is in
Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED COLONIAL HALL SiDE CHAIR MUST SEE PICS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian circa 1860-1880, ornately hand carved Colonial Hall chair which is super decorative Please note
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Hardwood

FOUR ANTIQUE COLONIAL THOMAS CHIPPENDALE HARDWOOD FRET WORK CARVED DiNING CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed
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1880s English Victorian Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Hardwood

American Banister Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nice example of an original condition Late 18th century American Banister yoke back chair with
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Maple

American Banister Chair
American Banister Chair
H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
European Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Large European barley twist chairs with hand-carved details and dark red vinyl upholstery
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

European Barley Twist Chairs
European Barley Twist Chairs
H 41 in W 25 in D 22 in
Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Indonesian elephant chair, fabricated in the early 19th century. This amazing chair is
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
18th Century Banister Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century banister back chair in amazing untouched condition. The seat appears to be original
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Pine

18th Century Banister Back Chair
18th Century Banister Back Chair
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

18th Century Small Swedish Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable Swedish side chair with a delicate patina.
Category

18th Century Swedish Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are
Category

Early 1900s Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Fireplace Chair, New England, Circa 1750, Beautiful Condition
Located in Southbury, CT
A stunning example of a fine 18th Century fireplace ladder-back chair, most crafted in New England
Category

Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair
By John Wanamaker
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique hand made brace back rush seat Windsor chair by John Wanamaker Fine Furniture New York
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive
Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
chair; it was made between 1770 and 1780 in Spain in solid black ebony; its strange shape can be linked
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted
Category

Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
H 25.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Wooden Chair with Embroidered Needlepoint Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique American colonial wooden chair with embroidered floral needlepoint seat, early to mid
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Spanish chairs with wood seat on walnut and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Walnut

American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very
Category

Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Carved French Oak Brown Leather Lion Dining Chairs, Henry II
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Antique Colonial Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique colonial chair for your home. An antique colonial chair — often made from wood, hardwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique colonial chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique colonial chair, designed in the Regency, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique colonial chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Addison Mizner, Andrianna Shamaris and Herman de Vries are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Colonial Chair?

The average selling price for an antique colonial chair at 1stDibs is $2,695, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $76,000 for the 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 Antique Colonial Chair
  • 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 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 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 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 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.