Question 1

What are medical chairs called?

Accepted Answer

A chair that’s frequently used in a medical office is a Geri chair. This chair is known as a geriatric chair or a medical recliner. This large, padded chair has a wheelbase and is often used to help people with limited mobility. People can comfortably recline in them and sleep, if necessary. Find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is an antique Bergère chair?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How can you tell how old an antique chair is?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

How much is an antique barber chair worth?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How much is my antique high chair worth?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What did antique carver chairs originally look like?

Accepted Answer

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.

Antique Medical Chair

Early 20th Century Antique Medical Chair

Vintage Medical Chair

Early 20th Century Antique Medical Chair

Antique Iron Medical Exam or Operation Chair

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Chair

20th Century American Antique Industrial Metal Stool by Charles E. Miller

Recent Sales

19th Century French Antique Medical Chair

French 19th Century Medical Chair

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Medical Chair

Antique Victorian Salon Armchair on Castors, 1850s

Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Chair

American Medical Chair

19th Century American Antique Medical Chair

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Medical Chair

Vintage Reliance F&F Koenigkramer Medical Chair Dental Exam Stool Ophthalmic

1920s American Industrial Antique Medical Chair

Antique, 1920s Industrial Metal Medical Dental Iron Chair

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Medical Chair

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Early 20th Century Antique Medical Chair

Antique Industrial Medical Chair, circa 1920

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Medical Chair

Antique 1920s Art Deco Industrial Metal Dental Chair

People Also Browsed

Mid-18th Century Antique Medical Chair

Antique Medical Print 'Seconde Pl. XIV' by D. Diderot, circa 1760