What is a plank chair?

“Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.

What is an antique Bergère chair?

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.

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

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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.

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

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.

How can you tell how old an antique chair is?

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.

How much is an antique barber chair worth?

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.

How much is my antique high chair worth?

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.

What did antique carver chairs originally look like?

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 Plank Chair

New England Chair

Pennsylvania Painted Furniture

Set Of Chairs 1840

Os De Mouton Dining Chairs

Arrowback Chairs

19th Century Wooden Chair

Colonial American Chair

Pair 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

$1,195

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy. Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and stands 33" height.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair

$775

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair measuring 15" in width, 16" in depth and standing 32" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs

$2,895 / set

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of Four 19th Century Ebonized And Decorated American Plank Chairs with great patina. Measure 15" in width, 18" in depth and 31.5" in height.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair (2) Antique plank chairs with grotesque decorations, Germany 19th century

$3,969 / set

Pair (2) Antique plank chairs with grotesque decorations, Germany 19th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Antique Plank Chairs with Grotesque Decorations, Germany, 19th Century Two antique Italian chairs made of carved solid wood with carved backs.

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Plank Chair

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Oak

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

$1,596 / set

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina.

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

$788

Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chair, Eraly 20th Century. Great patina. Not just for decorative purpose only.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.

$1,200

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 handmade farmhouse plank bottom seat spindle back chairs.

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19th-Century American Antique Spindle-Back Plank-Bottom Side Chair

$790

19th-Century American Antique Spindle-Back Plank-Bottom Side Chair

Located in View Park, CA

Presenting a beautifully preserved 19th-century American antique side chair, blending classic rustic charm with timeless utility.

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood, Maple

19thc PA Plank Seat Chairs W/Stencil Birds and Flowers

$1,895

19thc PA Plank Seat Chairs W/Stencil Birds and Flowers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original painted plank bottom chairs from Pennsylvania with birds, fruit and flowers circuit 1860.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

$3,295 / set

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs with a floral design. Beautiful craftsmanship and elegant and stylish.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Tulipwood

Irish Vernacular Elm Stick-Back Cottage Chair with Plank Seat

$2,737

Irish Vernacular Elm Stick-Back Cottage Chair with Plank Seat

Located in Nottingham, GB

In terms of scale, the chair stands 75 cm high to the crest, with the backrest measuring 39.5 cm above the seat.

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Early 19th Century Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair

$595

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 late 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Painted Plank Seat Grange Chairs from Maine

$1,450 / item

Set of 10 Painted Plank Seat Grange Chairs from Maine

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic sturdy plank seat oak grange chairs with early gray paint, from a grange in Maine.

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1840s American Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair

$775

19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and spindle Back Plank Side Chair. Will make a nice addition to your collection.

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs

$1,596 / set

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite pair of 19th century handcrafted and later on hand painted and Decorated Signed Sally Nolan Plank Seat Side Chairs. Sally Nolan is a mother, grandmother, former teacher,...

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Set of Five 19th Century Plank Seated Dining Chairs with Original Black Paint

$597Sale Price|66% Off

Set of Five 19th Century Plank Seated Dining Chairs with Original Black Paint

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of five paint decorated, plank seated chairs, in original black paint, decorated with simple but beautiful yellow striping from Maine.

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1860s American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

$3,250 / set

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of three original black painted 19thc American Birdcage Windsor chairs. Hand made construction original black painted plank seat Windsor chairs.All in fine & sturdy cond...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair

$1,495

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was found in New England estate.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

$395 / set

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the top of the back rail and turned legs at the front.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Oregon Chair Co., Portland, O

$2,510

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Oregon Chair Co., Portland, O

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Constructed from solid oak, the chair features broad plank arms, sturdy post-and-rail construction, and gracefully arched rockers characteristic of the American Mission movement.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of Eight Double Rod Back Farm Chairs

$1,595 / set

Set of Eight Double Rod Back Farm Chairs

Located in East Aurora, NY

A rare set of eight matching 1830-40 Maple double rod back plank seat farm chairs in outstanding condition.

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1830s American American Colonial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base

$1,800

English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Constructed principally from substantial planks of walnut, the chair has a broad seat with dramatically upturned ends, each terminating in a large carved and pierced loop.

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909

$4,665 / set

Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Utrecht, NL

While they showcase deliberate plainness, these chairs still have a welcoming look. The sole form of ornamentation in the design is found in the backrests of each chair where two pla...

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Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair

$550

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Early 19th Century Plank Seat Chairs with Scrolling Arms

$5,500 / set

Pair of English Early 19th Century Plank Seat Chairs with Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English George III period plank seat chairs from circa 1800 with pierced backs, slightly scrolling arms, straight legs and cross stretchers.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair

$2,740Sale Price|20% Off

1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century, traditional folk-art tub chair from Scandinavia, known as a ‘kubbstol’. Of good proportions and carved from patinated pine timber - the backrest and rear are f...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

$1,250

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This plank seat chair is in great sturdy condition.

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection

$2,800

Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France.

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs

$3,800 / set

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs

Located in Highwood, IL

When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chairs were made in the early 1900's or before. Our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery and Restoration Departments h...

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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

$3,780 / set

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The chairs feature solid, plank top seats, straight corner legs linked with stretcher bars and waisted aprons decorated with quatrefoil cutouts and relief carvings.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

$1,375

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

The arms curve outward in a sculptural arc, supported at the front by gooseneck posts that rise from a rectangular planked seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, joined by...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris

$12,251

Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris

Located in BARSAC, FR

In the Collections of the Mobilier national a chair with a plank back inventory number GMT-28693-003

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Antique farmhouse chairs German around 1800 oak 5 individual backrests

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Antique farmhouse chairs German around 1800 oak 5 individual backrests

Located in Würzburg, DE

✓ Handcrafted wooden joints ✓ Classic, timeless design ✓ Beautifully aged patina Dimensions: W: 45cm H: 94cm D: 42cm Seat height: 49cm Item: antique farmhouse chairs I table I ...

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18th Century Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Four English Bench-Made Chippendale Plank Seat Elm Chairs

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Set of Four English Bench-Made Chippendale Plank Seat Elm Chairs

Located in Boston, MA

Set of four English bench-made Chippendale plank seat elm chairs, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 15.25 in D 14.75 in

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent set of six plank seat chairs in original salmon paint and decoration, circa 1840, Pennsylvania.

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1840s American Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 33 in W 15 in D 15.5 in

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent set of six plank seat half-spindle chairs in original yellow paint and decoration, nice black line details throughout and bamboo turned legs, circa 1840, New England.

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1840s American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair featuring a Scalloped Backrest and Pitched Seat.

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19th Century Tribal Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood Plank Chair

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H 43 in W 25 in D 13 in

Primitive Wood Plank Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive seat made from planks of wood unusual form, simple construction.

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19th Century Italian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS

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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in

19THC RED OVER GREEN ORIGINAL PAINTED ARROWBACK PLANK CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC TOMATO RED OVER GREEN ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN WONDERFUL WORN SURFACE.SET OF FOUR CHAIRS IN GREAT AS FOUND CONDITION.THESE CHAIRS HAVE A GR...

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Primitive Plank Sleigh Chair

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H 39.5 in W 24.25 in D 22 in

Primitive Plank Sleigh Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive plank chair with unusual form, carved sides and feet.

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19th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair

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H 40.16 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Primitive plank chair or settle. Dating to the late 17th century, wonderful untouched patina.

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Late 17th Century French Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair

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H 33.9 in W 17.2 in D 14 in

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Similar to the German ‘Brettstuhl’, in Italian, ‘sgabello’, and the French ‘escabelle’ these simple plank chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair

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H 33.5 in W 17.9 in D 20.3 in

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Similar to the German ‘Brettstuhl’, in Italian, ‘sgabello’, and the French ‘escabelle’ these simple plank chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair

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H 34.3 in W 18.9 in D 18.7 in

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Similar to the German ‘Brettstuhl’, in Italian, ‘sgabello’, and the French ‘escabelle’ these simple plank chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair

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H 32.8 in W 17.4 in D 14.4 in

Rustic French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Similar to the German ‘Brettstuhl’, in Italian, ‘sgabello’, and the French ‘escabelle’ these simple plank chairs are known throughout Europe, associated with the mountains or rustic ...

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19th Century French Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Plank Oak Chair by J. M. & Sons, Arts & Crafts Period

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H 42.5 in W 32.25 in D 37 in

Plank Oak Chair by J. M. & Sons, Arts & Crafts Period

By John Meirs & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful plank chairs designed and manufactured in the US in the early part of the 20th century by J.M. & Sons of Camden New York.The chair is made out of solid oak wood, the back c...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Pine Plank Seat Chair

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H 37 in W 19 in D 16 in

Pine Plank Seat Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This single pine plank seat chair would be great at an antique writing table or placed in a corner to bring to the table when an extra seat is needed.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pine Plank Seat Chair

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H 37 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

Pine Plank Seat Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This single pine plank seat chair would be great at an antique writing table or placed in a corner to bring to the table when an extra seat is needed.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Plank Seat Chairs

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H 37 in W 18 in D 16 in

Set of Four Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A set of four pine plank seat four rung ladderback chairs. The tapered back legs and square straight front legs are joined by stretchers on three sides.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 36 in W 17 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A pair of pine plank seat kitchen chairs with a slightly scalloped top rail and three vertical slats between the lower two rails.

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1910s Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 38 in W 17 in D 15 in

Set of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

An exceptional and unusually decorative set of four pine plank seat chairs, among the nicest we have ever seen.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 38 in W 16.5 in D 16 in

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a nice pair of rustic chairs, which are pretty comfortable while encouraging one to sit up straight. With gently tapered legs and back stiles and a broad, shapely back rail.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

Light in weight but sturdy, our plank seat chairs will stay good for decades if treated properly.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

19THC EARLY PENNSYLVANIA ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

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H 33 in W 16 in D 18 in

19THC EARLY PENNSYLVANIA ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC WONDERFUL WORN PENNSYLVANIA ARROWBACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS WITH GREAT OLD SURFACE-THESE CHAIRS ARE VERY CONFORTABLE AND LOOK GREAT TOO.

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Pine Plank-Seat Chairs

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H 39 in W 18 in D 16 in

Pair of Painted Pine Plank-Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is an attractive pair of painted pine plank seat chairs. The arched top rail encloses three broad splats.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A set of four pine ladder back plank seat kitchen chairs with a scalloped top rail.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Pine Plank-Seat Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 15.5 in D 15 in

Pair of Painted Pine Plank-Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is an attractive pair of painted pine plank seat chairs. The arched top rail encloses three narrow splats.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pine and Hardwood Plank Seat Chair

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H 37 in W 17 in D 16.5 in

Pine and Hardwood Plank Seat Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

A single pine plank seat chair with three hardwood slats to the back and straight tapered legs joined by well-worn side stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Painted Oak Plank-Seat Child's Chair

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H 23 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in

Painted Oak Plank-Seat Child's Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a lovely little central European oak plank-seat child’s chair. Coats of old white and off-white paint are worn through each other and to bare wood in places.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Painted Oak Plank-Seat Child's Chair

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H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in

Painted Oak Plank-Seat Child's Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is an outstanding central European plank-seat child’s chair, beautifully built from oak with pegged, through tenon and stretcher construction.

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 37 in W 17 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

One might think they are a little severe but these plank seat country chairs are really very comfortable.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Paint, Decorated Plank-Bottom Chairs

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H 32 in W 16 in D 18 in

19th Century Original Paint, Decorated Plank-Bottom Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very good set of four matching Pennsylvania plank bottom chairs in a wonderful original sage green painted surface.

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Set of Four Painted Pine Plank Seat Chairs

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H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in

Set of Four Painted Pine Plank Seat Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

Central European plank seat chairs can look a bit severe but they’re really very comfortable.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

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H 34 in D 16 in Dm 18 in

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. ORIGINAL PINE WOOD PAINT DECORATED THUMB BACK CHAIRS IN MUSTARD.
SET OF 4 CHAIRS - $3850.00 FOR THE SET

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19THC SET OF SIX BOW BACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

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H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in

19THC SET OF SIX BOW BACK PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL NATURAL SURFACE,GREAT PLANK-BOTTOM KITCHEN CHAIRS FROM PENNA. FARMHOUSE ,WONDERFUL OLD PATINA,GREAT STRONG CHAIRS,GREAT WITH PAINTED OR NATURAL WOOD TABLE

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

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H 16.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs

By W.S. Piper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These 19th century original painted and decorated plank bottom chairs are in fine condition. These finely decorated chairs are signed on the bottom : PAINTED BY W.S.

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Rustic Fish Fighting Chair Constructivist Planks Early 20th Century

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H 32 in W 28 in D 18.5 in

Rustic Fish Fighting Chair Constructivist Planks Early 20th Century

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A rustic fish fighting chair from an early 20th century boat. Modern in form, with a floating back. The constructivist build appears to be found boards from the docks or old boats th...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Set of Six Paint Decorated Plank Seat Chairs, circa 1860

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H 33 in W 18.25 in L 33 in

Set of Six Paint Decorated Plank Seat Chairs, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of six paint decorated plank seat chairs, each with a rectangular rolled crest rail with half spindle back and shaped plank seat.

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Mid-19th Century North American Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Poplar

Primitive Plank Work Stool

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Primitive Plank Work Stool

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive wood work stool, assembled with planks, simple form

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19th Century Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Ladderback Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Set of Four Pine Plank Seat Ladderback Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

We frequently get pairs of these plank seat country chairs but a set of four is harder to come by.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Original Painted Plank Bottom Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 15 in D 16 in

Set of Four 19th Century Original Painted Plank Bottom Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This nice early set of worn salmon painted chairs are from PA and are super comfortable. They have a nice mellow patina. The condition is very good.

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

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H 32 in W 14 in D 16 in

19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA WITH WONDERFUL WEAR AND SOFT PATINA-GREAT WITH A FARM OR SAWBUCK TABLE

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Four Antique Hitchcock School Primitive Painted and Gilt Plank Bottom Chairs

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H 33 in W 17.25 in D 19 in

Four Antique Hitchcock School Primitive Painted and Gilt Plank Bottom Chairs

By Hitchcock

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of four Hitchcock school antique and Primitive chairs feature plank bottom seats with ladder backs hand painted with floral decoration and gilt banding throughout, 19th century ...

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS/SET OF SIX

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H 32 in W 15 in D 14 in

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS/SET OF SIX

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN WONDERFUL CONDITION.THE CHAIRS HAVE HAND PAINTED FRUIT AND FLOWERS WITH TRIMS OF MUSTERED AND BLACK AND THE CHAIRS ARE PAIN...

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

19THC ORIGINAL DECORATED/PAINTED PLANK-BOTTOM CHAIRS

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H 31 in W 18 in D 17 in

19THC ORIGINAL DECORATED/PAINTED PLANK-BOTTOM CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL TAUPE/GREY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED/STECIL DECORATED CHAIRS,THESE CHAIRS WERE MADE IN NEW BERLIN,PENNSYLVANIA AND ARE DOCUMENTED-THEY ARE A STONE COLORED GROUND WITH PAINTED ...

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair

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H 32.5 in W 17 in D 15 in

Antique American Country Solid Maple Plank Seat Side Accent Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming antique side chair. Features a petite size made from maple with a contoured plank seat.

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Maple

Pair of George II Provincial Oak Side Chairs With Plank Seats

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H 38.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

Pair of George II Provincial Oak Side Chairs With Plank Seats

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of George II provincial oak side chairs, the pierced splats above solid plank seats with shaped chair rails supported by cabriole legs joined by a stretcher terminating in pa...

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18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Plank-Seated Dining Chairs, Dated 1792

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H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Plank-Seated Dining Chairs, Dated 1792

Located in Greding, DE

Set of six wooden dining chairs with plank seats and a blue-painted finish.

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1790s European Louis XV Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Stenciled Hitchcock Style Plank Windsor Country Farmhouse Chair

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H 32.75 in W 17.75 in D 15.75 in

Antique Black Stenciled Hitchcock Style Plank Windsor Country Farmhouse Chair

By Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique primitive Hitchcock style plank seat Windsor chair featuring black stenciled fruit design with gold accents.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Set of Twelve 19th Century Painted Plank Seat Grange Chairs from Maine

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H 33 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

Set of Twelve 19th Century Painted Plank Seat Grange Chairs from Maine

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic sturdy plank seat oak grange chairs with early gray paint, from a grange in Maine.

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1840s American Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Rustic Armchair-Rocker with Plank Seat & Traces of Early Black Paint

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H 42 in W 25 in D 33.5 in

Bentwood Rustic Armchair-Rocker with Plank Seat & Traces of Early Black Paint

Located in Stamford, CT

Bentwood rustic armchair-rocker with plank seat & traces of early black paint, American, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Chairs

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H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A pair of plank-seat pine country chairs in original brown on dark brown paint.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Chair

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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Painted Pine Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

A lovely single plank seat ladder back chair with a boldly scalloped back rail, gently curved back and sabre legs joined by well-worn stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Chair

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H 33 in W 17 in D 16 in

Painted Pine Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This comfortable and attractive plank seat ladder back chair has boldly scalloped front and back rails, a gently curved back and sabre legs joined by worn stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Chair

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Painted Pine Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

A single plank seat ladder back chair with straight top rail, gently curved back, sabre legs to the back and straight tapered legs to the front.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pine Painted Chair

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H 36 in W 19 in D 15 in

Pine Painted Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

A single central European plank seat ladder back chair with a scalloped top rail, graceful and comfortable curve to the back and sabre legs joined by well-worn stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Primitive Sitting/Garden Chair

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H 42 in W 23 in D 24 in

Primitive Sitting/Garden Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Sitting / Garden Chair plank form, wonderfully worn

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Pine Chairs

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in

Pair of Painted Pine Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

Great for mixing and matching with other plank seat chairs available.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS

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H 2 in W 1 in D 1 in

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED PLANKS BOTTOM AND ARROW BACK CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA.

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

6 Pennsylvania Decorated Chairs, Grey, Unusual Color, Mid-19th C

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6 Pennsylvania Decorated Chairs, Grey, Unusual Color, Mid-19th C

Located in York County, PA

It is almost unheard of, however, to see any more than 6 matching Pennsylvania plank seat chairs. This is a bit hard to explain given the large size of rural families, but the chairs...

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19th Century American Antique Plank Chair

19Thc Original Painted Decorated Fiddle Back Chairs -Set of Six Signed G. Nees

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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

19Thc Original Painted Decorated Fiddle Back Chairs -Set of Six Signed G. Nees

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original paint decorated fiddle back plank bottom chairs from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Georgian Late 18th Century Oak and Elm Country Chair (Hall Dining Side)

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H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

Georgian Late 18th Century Oak and Elm Country Chair (Hall Dining Side)

Located in Leeds, GB

A Georgian period, elm and oak country chair, dating from the late 18th century. Solid elm frame with oak plank seat.

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Late 18th Century English Country Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Elm, Oak

Rare set of Ebonized Paint Decorated Adams Dining Chairs 4 Arms & 2 Side Chairs

$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.75 in W 23.5 in D 22.75 in

Rare set of Ebonized Paint Decorated Adams Dining Chairs 4 Arms & 2 Side Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and finely crafted set of six Adams style dining chairs showcases timeless elegance with a striking ebonized finish and delicate hand-painted decoration. Featuring four arm...

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1910s English Adam Style Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

$875

H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

$1,650

H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden

$6,200 / set

H 39 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate brown suede.

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs

$1,637 / set

H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin turned front legs and out swept back l...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Sgabello Chairs with Inlay

$3,781 / set

H 40.95 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Sgabello Chairs with Inlay

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking pair of Italian sgabello chairs dating from the early 20th century, distinguished by their architectural silhouettes and geometric bone inlay. Drawing on Renaissance prece...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Black Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs

$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off

H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut Sgabello figural side-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut & Pressed Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1890

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in

Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut & Pressed Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of four Victorian dining chairs offer walnut construction with shaped rail having burl insets over cane seats and raised on turned legs, c1890. Measures- 34.5''H x 19'...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Hand-Crafted Swedish Late Baroque Chairs, Pine, Ca 1750

$5,000 / set

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Hand-Crafted Swedish Late Baroque Chairs, Pine, Ca 1750

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs

$2,895 / set

H 31 in W 29 in D 25 in

Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century carved oak corner chairs from England with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting acanthus leaves and scrolls. The seats have wonderful carv...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Diminutive English Regency Ebonized and Caned Side Chairs

$2,600 / set

H 31.5 in W 16.5 in D 15.5 in

Set of Four Diminutive English Regency Ebonized and Caned Side Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Ebonized frames with gilt line decoration throughout, each with a rectangular caned back panel, turned and gilt-banded stiles terminating in scrolled ears, a caned seat, and turned t...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880

$3,800 / set

H 37 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880

By D. G. Fischell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning set of four Aesthetic Movement side chairs, dating to circa 1880 and attributed to D.G. Fischel & Söhne. These elegant chairs exemplify the refined craftsmanship and artis...

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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Giltwood

Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810

$18,000 / set

H 33.25 in W 19.25 in D 16 in

Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with upholstered silk cushions....

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1810s American American Classical Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Carved Thrones Armchairs

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 45 in W 27 in D 30.25 in

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Carved Thrones Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of French 19th-20th century Baroque style carved walnut and needlepoint upholstered hall throne armchairs with raised carved armrests and fluted conjoint legs. The tapestries ...

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1890s French Baroque Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Set Of Eight Ebonised Beechwood and Caned Regency Period Dining Chairs

$8,800

H 34 in W 19.25 in D 19.5 in

Set Of Eight Ebonised Beechwood and Caned Regency Period Dining Chairs

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Regency painted ebonised beechwood and caned dining chairs, The head rails with rose and plume decoration, over central splats with lions head cartouche. Caned seats below...

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1820s British Regency Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Italian Neo-Renaissance Ebonized Sgabello Chairs, Late 19th Century

$5,069 / set

H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in

Set of Four Italian Neo-Renaissance Ebonized Sgabello Chairs, Late 19th Century

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

A set of four Italian Sgabello form chairs, circa early 1900, in the Neo-Renaissance revival taste, with sculptural pierced backs and stylised anthropomorphic carving suggestive of f...

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Pine

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Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s

$6,739 / set

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in

Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Glass

Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s

$3,800

H 8.5 in Dm 15.875 in

Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s

By Leucos, Roberto Pamio

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s Takes 1 Edison base bulb. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TARIFFS, Duti...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

$5,940

H 7.49 in Dm 18.9 in

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

Wonderful Murano glass flower flush mount chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 6

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Brass

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

$895

H 28 in W 15 in D 13 in

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Terracotta

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$639Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

$6,500

H 13 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.

Category

1940s French Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Plaster

Wonderful Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light

$1,930

H 28 in Dm 13.5 in

Wonderful Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

This handcrafted and stylish pendant is in mint condition. This single light, Italian pendant is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf

$10,650 / set

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...

Category

2010s American Modern Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Brass

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

$2,170

H 7.08 in Dm 5.51 in

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Rare Item: Candlestick with Gardener Figurines Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts Model Number R 185 Former's Number 13 Painte...

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1870s German Rococo Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s

$4,112 / set

H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Iron

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

$4,800

H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Antique Plank Chair

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

$27,500

H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

$1,500

H 14.56 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, Taito 1930s

$454,639

H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, Taito 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic "Ilves Linna" building in Jämsänkoski designed by Architect W. G. Palmqvistin and fini...

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1930s Finnish Art Deco Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

$2,596

H 16.93 in W 49.22 in D 31.11 in

Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

Located in London, London

Coffee table Rustic Handmade from reclaimed wood Four rectangular legs with cut outs to support the top Heavy three beam top France

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Antique Plank Chair

Materials

Oak

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Antique Plank Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique plank chair for your home. Each antique plank chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are many kinds of the antique plank chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique plank chair bearing Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique plank chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Meirs & Sons and W.S. Piper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Plank Chair?

An antique plank chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Plank Chair

What is a plank chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
“Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.
What is an antique Bergère chair?
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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.
How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
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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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
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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.
How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
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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.
How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
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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.
How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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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.
How much is my antique high chair worth?
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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.
What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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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.

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