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Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hickory
1930s Old Hickory Chair and Rocker Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory Chair and Rocker with Cane Seating. Great age and patina. Wonderful Design. This set
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Rattan
Set of Four Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chairs in a set of four. There are three matching chairs and one chair added to make four
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of Four Matching Old Hickory Chairs And Rockers-Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Old hickory Rockers. In very good condition original cane front and back. Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Leather Covered Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory chairs covered in leather both seats and backings.The chairs have a great fine patina
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Lounge Chair, Manner of Old Hickory Manufacturing Co.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Old Hickory Furniture Company, manner of
Marking(s); notes: no
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hickory
Old Hickory Accent Chair With Deer Skin Covering
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Old Hickory side chair with deer skin seat and back. The hickory wood frame with natural bark
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Hickory
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing condition signed Old Hickory Furniture Company rocking chair is a barrel back style
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in New York, NY
furniture company, Old Hickory Tannery. These pieces are in excellent, original, clean and ready to use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Club Chairs
Materials
Fur, Leather
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
H 34.25 in W 31 in D 32 in
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with
Category
20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category
20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
1990s Alpaca Fur Leather Old Hickory Rustic Bergere Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be the finest quality leather
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Down, Fur
H 36 in W 30 in D 34 in
Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture Company of
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old Hickory rocking chair with hand sewn leather seat and backing.This rocker is in fine
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory child's chair with a hand woven replaced seat.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory signed Old Hickory Furniture Company ,Martinsville,Indiana this pair of barrel
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Manufacturing Co. Sofa / Chair Suite
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Old Hickory Furniture Company
Marking(s); notes: signed (chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sofas
Materials
Hickory, Upholstery
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Child's Old Hickory Upholstered Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hickory children's chair is upholstered in cotton durable fabric and in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine rustic Old Hickory Rocking chair from Indiana is signed Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Set of 8 Oak Loungers by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville Indiana. The "Modern Line" was a boutique series launched
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 26 in D 25.5 in
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Hickory
1930's Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Historic Design Old Hickory for Old Hickory
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Rustic Western Bergere Cowhide Chairs Alligator Leather Sofa
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs living suite. Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be the finest quality
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood, Alligator
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating.
Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hickory Woven Seat and Back Lounge Chair for Old Hickory
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair in yellow birch with woven seat and back rest.
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Wood, Hickory
Primitive Old Handmade Hickory Rattan Woven Rocking Chair Adirondack Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Hickory Adirondack rocking chair designed in the manner of Old Hickory Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
H 35.5 in W 25 in D 34 in
Set of Three Children's Old Hickory Settee Rocker and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s set of three old hickory settee , rocker and chair set. Wonderful patina. Wonderful age. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Buchanan, MI
Old Hickory Games Table And Four Chairs, Pristine Condition. Very good condition with incredible
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Game Tables
Materials
Oak
Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940
Located in Sagaponack, NY
' group, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture Company of
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Rustic Adirondack Style Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four vintage lodge chairs crafted of rustic hickory poles with caned backrests and saddle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs
The armchairs are really comfortable due the form
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch wood Frame Rattan lounge chairs - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 33 in W 30 in D 26 in
Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Materials
Hickory
Exceptional Pair of Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Russel Wright, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
esteemed Russel Wright and produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville Indiana. The "Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Set of 4 Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville Indiana. The "Modern Line" was a boutique series launched
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Rittenhouse Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Old Hickory Factory made chairs and is located in Martinsville,Indiana and Rittenhouse is located
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Stick Form Branch & Slat Side Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four Old Hickory style dining side chairs offer stick form branch and slat construction
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Barrel Base Game Table and Chairs Set for Old Hickory
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage staved wood and iron barrel game table set with four green nauga upholstered side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare pair of old Hickory lounge chairs. Since these chairs are handmade, there is a slight
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of four Old Hickory side chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Greenwich, CT
set of four Old Hickory side chairs; original finish; wood seats with split cane woven backs
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Large Old Hickory Lounge Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare large old hickory tall back lounge armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Old Hickory Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of old hickory chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old hickory chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and hickory. We have 91 antique and vintage old hickory chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Old hickory chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Old hickory chairs bearing Modern or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made old hickory chairs over the years, but those made by Old Hickory Tannery and Russel Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Old Hickory Chairs?
Prices for old hickory chairs start at $265 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $2,498.
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 Old Hickory Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some old hickory golf clubs may be worth something. However, the condition of the clubs will have a big impact on value. Most golf clubs that underwent regular use will show some level of wear and tear, which may negatively impact resale price. Also, complete sets of golf clubs tend to be worth more than individual pieces. If you have questions about a particular club or set, enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the equipment and estimate its value. On 1stDibs, shop a range of golf clubs.
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is a Morris chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- How can I identify an old chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an old chair, search its frame and the underside of its seat for the maker's markings. You may find a paper label, a metal tag or marks branded or carved directly onto the chair. Once you've located the marking, conduct a search of trusted online resources to determine what maker it corresponds to, and from there, you can review catalogues or reference guides devoted to the brand to learn more about your chair. Alternatively, you can take your chair to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer and have them assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- How old are peacock chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024The easiest way to tell how old your chair is on your own is to look for a maker's mark or label. Usually, you will find it under the seat or on the base or frame. Once you know the maker, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to learn when it manufactured chairs similar to yours. If you can't find a mark, the materials, style and how the chair was made can help you estimate its age. Familiarizing yourself with different furniture styles can get you started. If you'd like assistance dating your chair, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some old Lloyd Loom chairs may be worth something. Selling prices are often in the hundreds, but select chairs may fetch over $2,000. Generally, the condition, age and style of the chairs produced by the British manufacturer will determine the value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can provide you with an estimated valuation for your piece. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Lloyd Loom chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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