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.

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Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair

$2,400

Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous American Victorian painted yellow wrought iron wire Grand shoe shining stand by Royal Products Chicago.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

$1,141

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Minor repairs made.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Ming Style Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs

$2,318Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Ming Style Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An Exquisite Pair of Ming Style Solid Rosewood Horse Shoe Lounge Chairs Measures 28" in width, 26" in depth and 30" in height.

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Early 20th Century American Ming Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Provincial Mechanical Valet Chair

$750

Provincial Mechanical Valet Chair

Located in NYC, NY

A Provincial valet shoe shine chair in rustic oak with a flap that reveals a shoe support that mechanically raises, with iron hinges.

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19th Century American Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

$1,250Sale Price|55% Off

Antique Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Located in Fulton, CA

Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

$5,022

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

By Joseph Urban, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

It seems, that the leather floats over the chair, further the legs show four ( 4 ) brass shoes.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Brass

Antique Auguste Moreau Bronze Girl Standing on Chair French Sculpture

$2,049

Antique Auguste Moreau Bronze Girl Standing on Chair French Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

Moreau, depicting a young girl standing upon a high-backed chair while holding a shoe in one hand and raising a finger thoughtfully to her lips.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details

$2,995

Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details

Located in Topeka, KS

Whether in a closet or dressing area, a corner of your bedroom, an accent or side chair in your sitting room, at the entry for a chic spot to remove your shoes, or that “only mine” c...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

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19th Century Barcelona Shoe Shine Chair

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 13 in

19th Century Barcelona Shoe Shine Chair

Located in London, GB

Sweet little 19th century shoe shine chair, the seat lifts up to store brushes and polish.

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Shoe Chair

Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 40 in W 25 in D 21 in

Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese elmwood horse shoe back arm chairs. The chair retain there original surface and are in excellent condition.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in

Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty Jiangsu horse shoe backed open armchair (pair available, priced and sold separately).

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

Pair of Ching Era Rosewood Chairs

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This pair of 'Horse-shoe back' chairs was hand carved from a type of rose wood.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Pieter de HoochReading Woman, Unknown

Unavailable

H 43 in W 36 in

Reading Woman

Located in West Des Moines, IA

Her shoes sit nearby, alongside a chair with a bowl of apples and a chest.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Oil

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Hand-Carved Elm Scholar's Hat Armchairs

Unavailable

H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Hand-Carved Elm Scholar's Hat Armchairs

Located in Groningen, NL

The horizontal bar at the front between the legs was used to set up your shoes. Very nice simple original chairs with a few repairs (see on the 3 pictures the wood filling).

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900

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H 79.5 in W 44.25 in D 15.5 in

Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique hall seat attributed to RJ Horner offers golden oak construction with shaped crest having carved scroll and foliate elements over beveled mirror in horse show form, seat w...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Mirror, Oak

French Slipper Chair XVIII Century with flower brocade in petit point

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H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

French Slipper Chair XVIII Century with flower brocade in petit point

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

French Slipper Chair XVIII Century with flower brocade in petit point Tourquoise fading in the wood... very Romantic and Gustavian style shoe removal mini chair PRADERA is a second...

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1780s Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wool, Wood

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair

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H 41 in W 18.38 in D 22 in

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Useful in the dressing area or closet as a valet, or in an entry or mud room to set and put on or take off shoes, et. The chair is in very good condition with newly woven rush seat.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815

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H 34 in W 20.13 in D 20 in

Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

All "shoes" of the chairs are cracked and tacked with some later nails.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Shoe Chair

Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs

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H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in

Stunning Pair of William iv Period Leather and Mahogany Library Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning pair of William IV period leather and mahogany framed desk or library chairs with horse shoe back rest terminating in carved mahogany scroll ends.

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19th Century British William IV Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Red Painted Shoe Foot Chair or Hutch Table circa 1820

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H 28 in

Red Painted Shoe Foot Chair or Hutch Table circa 1820

Located in Milford, NH

Red painted shoe foot chair table with tilt top is circa 1820 with great surface and patina, some restorations.

Category

19th Century American Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

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H 35 in W 23 in D 22 in

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Horse shoe shape Beautiful sculptural bentwood shape.

Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs

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H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in

Lovely Pair of Victorian Horse Shoe Back Chesterfield Buttoned Captians Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original horse shoe back gentleman’s club elbow chairs These would have been in a gentleman’s club and used for chit chat, l...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Early American Pine Tilt Top Shoe Foot Hutch Table Tavern Chair Storage

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H 31.5 in W 43.75 in D 43.75 in

Antique Early American Pine Tilt Top Shoe Foot Hutch Table Tavern Chair Storage

Located in Dayton, OH

Features a round plank top that tilts upward to showcases a shoe foot chair. The seat lid lifts open for accessory storage.

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Pine

Rare Late 19th Century Shoe Sign Stand

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H 24 in W 25 in D 42 in

Rare Late 19th Century Shoe Sign Stand

Located in Surrey, BC

Great complete bottom of a shoe shine stand with missing chair. Top of surface is old oxidized brass, with untouched surface wooden surface details.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Brass

Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench

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H 40.5 in W 52 in D 26 in

Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

The other two wind their way from the shoe of the chair back into the arms. Each is meticulously carved showing the head and wings of the dragon perched over a field of clouds with a...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Important Qing Dynasty Huanghuali 19th Century Horse Shoe Armchairs

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H 39 in W 25 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Important Qing Dynasty Huanghuali 19th Century Horse Shoe Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marvellous pair of Chinese Qing dynasty horseshoe armchairs having gorgeous grained Huanghuali wood, curvy back rail and arms that form a continuous semi circle. Coupled with tapered...

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat

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H 34 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat

Located in London, GB

An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with horse shoe armrest and shaped back supports with a leather seat and Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adj...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench

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H 42 in W 54 in D 29 in

Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

The other two wind their way from the shoe of the chair back into the arms. Each is meticulously carved showing the head and wings of the dragon perched over a field of clouds with a...

Category

19th Century Meiji Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair

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H 38 in W 23 in D 19 in

Pair of Chinese Cantone Horse Shoe Chair

Located in San Marino, CA

Pair of 19th century Chinese Cantone horse shoe chair.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Horse Shoe Chair Quanyi Qing Dynasty

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H 34.6 in W 26.3 in D 24 in

19th Century Chinese Horse Shoe Chair Quanyi Qing Dynasty

Located in Raalte, NL

19th century Chinese horseshoe chair Quanyi from the Qing dynasty (several restorations). The measurements are: Depth 61 cm/ 24 inch. Width 67 cm/ 26.3 inch. Height 88 cm/ 34.6...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shoe Chair

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 26 in D 22 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of antique Chinese horse shoe back chairs, with cane seating.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Cane, Elm, Wood

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian mahogany horse shoe shaped desk chair We are pleased to offer you this Victorian mahogany horse shoe shaped desk chair.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in

19th Century Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Bournemouth, GB

A superior quality brass studded, deep buttoned leather and mahogany desk chair. The horse shoe back and shaped seat on turned tulip carved front legs and splayed rear legs on brass ...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Brass

Unusual Regency style Mahogany and Cane Desk Chair

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H 32.75 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in

Unusual Regency style Mahogany and Cane Desk Chair

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Unusual Regency style, mahogany and cane desk chair, the horse shoe shaped back with chevron inlaid top rail with inlaid swept arm supports raised on a saddle shaped solid mahogany s...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Shoe Chair

Painted Chair Table With Shoe Feet

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H 28.5 in Dm 44 in

Painted Chair Table With Shoe Feet

Located in Sheffield, MA

Round chair table in red paint. The table has shoe feet, and the original top with a beautiful patina.

Category

19th Century American Antique Shoe Chair

Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Shoe Salesman Fitting Chair

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H 12.5 in W 28 in D 12 in

Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Shoe Salesman Fitting Chair

By Bellefontaine Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A real charmer, this lovely stool was designed to roll left to right, while the customers foot remained fixed on the pedestal. The rollers work smoothly, and all iron work is in terr...

Category

19th Century American Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Pair Oriental Arm Chairs

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H 39 in W 27 in D 21 in

Pair Oriental Arm Chairs

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair of Oriental elm wood horse shoe arm chairs

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Original Art Deco Leather Tub Chairs

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H 26 in W 20 in D 18 in

Pair of Original Art Deco Leather Tub Chairs

Located in Millwood, VA

These are all original childs art deco tub chairs for "Clarks" shoe shops of Great Britain.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Antique Hotel Shoe Shine Stand

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H 64 in W 40 in D 26 in

Antique Hotel Shoe Shine Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique hotel shoe shine stand. Original leather upholstery. All original.

Category

1910s American Mission Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Marble, Metal

18th Century Ming Style Chair

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H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

18th Century Ming Style Chair

Located in San Marino, CA

Shanshi 18th Century Ming Style Chair. Elm horse shoe back.

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Chinese Horse Shoe Chair

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H 41 in W 24 in D 21 in

Chinese Horse Shoe Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs Wonderful bat with tassle motif on backs Available separately for $1,950.00 ea

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19th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Vintage Italian Curule Armchair, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1950s

$1,950

H 31 in W 24 in D 19 in

Vintage Italian Curule Armchair, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Hollywood Regency wrought iron and brass curule chair with new cognac leather. Made in Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900

$2,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.2 in W 23 in D 17 in

Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of very interesting horse shoe back armchairs, China, circa 1900. Chinese elm with carved decorations on the back and front. Beautiful patina.

Category

1910s Chinese Ming Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs

$20,547 / set

H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in

Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

This set of eight wrought-iron armchairs is of beautiful quality and design, presenting a 1940s interpretation of the Louis XV style. The shield backs are gently curved and have a pr...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185

$2,054

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185

By Thonet

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London. This example shows some differences with the 2 chairs on catalogue and is a mixed betwee...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood

Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair

$595

H 27 in W 27.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair. Item fe...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Bounce Rocker Chair

$650

H 36 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Bounce Rocker Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Woodard Orleans pattern bounce rocker chair. Original verdigris powder coated finish. Seat without cushions, 12.5" H. Chair is stamped Woodard on the seat, as shown in photos.

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

$2,200

H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Highland, IN

This elegant three-legged chair by Thonet is made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Beech

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

$317Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 34.97 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a univers...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Straw, Wood

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

$1,705

H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench

$4,200 / set

H 35 in W 25.5 in D 20 in

Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-20th Century Set of Faldistori, Savonarola Armchair and Footstool or Bench in forged and wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments. The Acc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

$950

H 37 in W 17 in D 17 in

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

By S. Salvadori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gilt iron vanity chair. Petite Italian vanity side chair in gold gilt wrought iron, light weight and perfectly suited for a dressing room, mus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Painted Iron Vanity Chair, Round Seat, 20th Century

$225

H 23.25 in W 14 in D 12.25 in

American Victorian Painted Iron Vanity Chair, Round Seat, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

American (Mid-20th Cent) painted iron vanity dressing table chair with round seat and low scroll design back with a stretcher.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Asian wood small occasional chair

$595

H 36 in W 17 in D 19 in

Asian wood small occasional chair

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook Just has such a great architectural feel

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

$2,500

H 33 in W 35 in D 22 in

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame with twisted accents, brass cup feet and cannonball finials. Originally fit with ...

Category

Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Lounge Chair

$1,750

H 34.75 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Relax in vintage style with this elegant Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Lounge Chair, a perfect blend of comfort and classic design. Crafted from durable wrought iron, this chair featu...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair

$1,800

H 28 in W 16 in D 21.5 in

Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Ite...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Iron

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Antique Victorian Velvet Upholstered Clam Shell Chair 19th Century

On Hold|~~$1,570~~

H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in

Antique Victorian Velvet Upholstered Clam Shell Chair 19th Century

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful Victorian upholstered clam shell chair. A lovely clam shell chair easy with Mahogany legs and castors to the rear legs. The chair has been expertly reupholstered at some ...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

$2,728

H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Bronze

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Throw Rug

$1,875

W 23 in L 31 in

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th century Turkish Art Deco throw rug, measuring 1' 11" x 2' 7", exemplifies the bold yet minimalist spirit of the Art Deco period as it was interpreted in Turkey. The rug...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

$2,191Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 44.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

By Thonet

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17 This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 17, more commonly ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

$1,998 / set

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs. Four pieces available Delivery time 3-4 weeks.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bertil Vallien Rare Wrought Iron Fire Screen, circa 1960, Sweden

$9,075

H 15.36 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in

Bertil Vallien Rare Wrought Iron Fire Screen, circa 1960, Sweden

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful and rare Bertil Vallien wrought iron fire screen. Boda edition, circa 1960, Sweden. Rare piece on the market, very poetic and decorative object. Good original condition. He...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.5 in W 62.25 in D 82.5 in

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame Unsigned C1880 Measures - 70 3/8" x 62 1/4" x 82 1/2" A fine example of Victorian Renaissance Revival design, t...

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Late 19th Century Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panels

$1,100 / set

H 21 in W 11.5 in D 2 in

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panels

Located in Tampa, FL

This elegant pair of Chinese panels features richly embroidered and embossed silk, showcasing refined craftsmanship and intricate surface detail. The textiles are beautifully present...

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1920s Chinese Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Silk

French Country Bed Full Size Beautiful Bookmatched Grain Louis XIV

$2,850

H 57 in W 60.25 in D 81.5 in

French Country Bed Full Size Beautiful Bookmatched Grain Louis XIV

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Country Style Full Size Bed, France, probably 19th Century. It has beautiful bookmatched wood graining. The finish is believed to be stripped and waxed at some point and has ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

$5,198

H 75.2 in W 61.42 in D 22.84 in

Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...

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1780s Austrian Folk Art Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint

$15,410

H 93.71 in W 56.3 in D 20.48 in

Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish antique rococo cabinet from the 1700s. The cabinet is genuine Swedish and made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1780. The surface has been scraped to the origi...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Pine

French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925

$37,500 / set

H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in

French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Barley Twist Washstand Dry Sink Server Bar

$4,650

H 37 in W 48 in D 23 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Barley Twist Washstand Dry Sink Server Bar

Located in Dayton, OH

A large antique Victorian washstand, dry sink, server or dry bar, circa 1870. Featuring a white marble top with an arched and caged backsplash over a walnut base with two hand doveta...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Marble

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880

$3,495

H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

$1,051 / item

H 36.2 in W 16.5 in D 19.2 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The great classic. The item that is absolutely the most famous and most sold in the history of furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became know...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Style Round Dining Table

$3,735 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 60 in

Mid Century Modern Style Round Dining Table

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, this table balances timeless craftsmanship with standout design. The centerpiece is its pedestal base—a rippling...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Antique Shoe Chair

Materials

Wood

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Antique Shoe Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shoe chair for your home. Each antique shoe chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shoe chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shoe chair, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique shoe chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bellefontaine Co., Michael Thonet and Royal Chicago Products Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Shoe Chair?

An antique shoe chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,975, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

Questions About Antique Shoe Chair

What is an antique Bergère chair?
2 Answers
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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