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Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

$1,207Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush seat, shaped pad feet to the front united by turned stretchers and raised on origin...

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Antique 18th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

$1,245

18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century nantucket fireside ladder back side chair, circa 1780 or earlier, having characteristic ball finials atop sausage and ball turned standards, holding three shaped back sl...

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$8,824 / set

Late 18th Century Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 18th-century set of six ladder-back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting and back rails, drop in upholstered seat cushion above square fluted front supports, joined by 'H'...

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Pair of New England Shaker Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Late 18th Century Pair of New England Shaker Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Late 18th Century Pair of New England Shaker Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

$3,080 / set

Late 18th Century Pair of New England Shaker Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Elkhart, IN

An exceptional pair of late 18th century American ladder back chairs, crafted in maple with their original black painted finish and handwoven rush seats.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Shaker Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple, Paint

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

$552Sale Price|40% Off

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Savannah, GA

This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned fi...

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Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs
Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs

Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs

$2,653 / set

Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish pair of Spanish Colonial style, carved and painted wood ladder back chairs with rushed seats. This vintage pair of chairs from Spain, designed in 18th century Spanish Colon...

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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion
18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Pine ladder back chair from New England in fine sturdy condition.The seat cushion is in leather with a leather decking as well.Fantastic patina & surface.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

$1,475

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ladder Back Chairs Set of 6
Ladder Back Chairs Set of 6

Ladder Back Chairs Set of 6

$2,470 / set

Ladder Back Chairs Set of 6

Located in Pomona, CA

A top-quality Set of 6 Ladderback Chairs in Elmwood. Made in the 18th-century style. Six splat bar backs in a shaped arch. Woven rush seats with great patina. Pad feet standing on ...

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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780
Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780

Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780

$18,596 / set

Set of 10 George III Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1780

Located in London, GB

A Fine Set Of 10 George III Dining Chairs Constructed of mahogany, the set comprising two carvers and eight side chairs, each chair with a gently curved top rail above a ladder-back...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$21,351 / set

Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Edward Gardiner

Located in London, GB

It is extremely rare to find a set of nine, let alone one that is signed, which will only appreciate more over time. These ladder-back chairs are steeped in history. Their design has...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century English George III Side Chair
18th Century English George III Side Chair

18th Century English George III Side Chair

$1,450

18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details including curved backsplats, a solid plank seat, trumpet turned legs ending in out-turne...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair

$225Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with Gothic open cut-work typical of Chippendale design. Stretchered, square molded legs...

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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

$225Sale Price|30% Off

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The wavy ladder back with Gothic open cut-work typical of Chippendale design.

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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

$225Sale Price|30% Off

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with Gothick open cut-work typical of Chippendale design. Stretchered, square molded leg...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair

18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface. The condition is very good and sturdy with a fine aged patina.

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion

$1,500 / item

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Priced Each. Antique 18th century American Ladder Back armchair with Scalamandre Down Cushion Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Feather, Oak, Rush Color: Pink Period...

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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

$7,980 / set

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room!

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

$1,344Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Located in Brentwood, TN

The chairs feature classic Gustavian design elements including a clean ladder-back form, turned front legs, and restrained neoclassical lines inspired by late 18th century Swedish fu...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

English Mahogany Corner Chair
English Mahogany Corner Chair

English Mahogany Corner Chair

$11,500

English Mahogany Corner Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

English mahogany corner chair with wavy ladder back, overupholstered seat and unique brass and wood armature for music or book reading.

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Antique 19th Century British George III Corner Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 10 Georgian Ladderback Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs Early 19th Century
Set Of 10 Georgian Ladderback Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs Early 19th Century

Set Of 10 Georgian Ladderback Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs Early 19th Century

$9,370

Set Of 10 Georgian Ladderback Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs Early 19th Century

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality, Rarely Found, Early 19th Century Georgian Ash & Elm Harlequin Set Of 10 Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs, Having Attractive Ladder Backs ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780
A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

$4,500 / set

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming pair of slender Gustavian chairs, Sweden, circa 1780. The gently curved ladder-backs feature the distinctive “smiling” details typical of the period, lending an inviting a...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French Provincial Decorative Child’s High Chair, Late 18th Century
French Provincial Decorative Child’s High Chair, Late 18th Century

French Provincial Decorative Child’s High Chair, Late 18th Century

$1,400

French Provincial Decorative Child’s High Chair, Late 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Its robust hand-hewn construction, traditional pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery, and beautifully weathered surface all point to an early origin. The gently shaped ladder-back, natura...

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Linen

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

$4,500

Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland

Located in Girona, Spain

Also on display is an 18th century kitchen chair with a boarded seat and finely turned spindles from Co.

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

$11,177 / set

Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen

Located in The Hague, NL

Wanscher drew inspiration from 18th-century English furniture, particularly the refined ribbon-back and ladder-back chairs of the Chippendale style, and translated these historical e...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech

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18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

Unavailable

H 38 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in

18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat

Located in Carmel, CA

Pine ladder back chair with original woven seat. The slender, tall finials are a nice detail to a simple chair. The style evokes the Shaker style.

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Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair
Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair

Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair

Unavailable

H 42.52 in W 22.45 in D 14.97 in

Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair

Located in Werkendam, NL

Fantastic and durable 19th century original Hindeloopen painted ladder back children's armchair.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Chairs

Materials

Paint, Rush, Wood

18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760
18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760

18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760

Located in Richmond, London

A very elegant mid-18th century George III Chippendale-period armchair, or desk chair of wide proportions and a lovely mellow colour and patina; newly recovered in olive-green Zoffan...

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Chairs
George III Mahogany Chairs

George III Mahogany Chairs

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H 38 in W 21 in D 17.75 in

George III Mahogany Chairs

Located in Bantam, CT

A very fine quality pair of 18th century Georgian mahogany ladder backside chairs with saddle seats and square fluted tapering legs.

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Antique 1760s English Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Walnut Side Chairs
French Walnut Side Chairs

French Walnut Side Chairs

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H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in

French Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A near pair of French walnut side chairs both with moulded ladder backs and the bases with bold turned legs joined by turned stretchers.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Period Shaker Side Chair
Period Shaker Side Chair

Period Shaker Side Chair

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Period Shaker Side Chair

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Woodstock, NY

A single ladder back side chair by The United Society of Believers {The Shakers}.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Child's Maple and Rush-Seat Ladder-Back Armchair
Child's Maple and Rush-Seat Ladder-Back Armchair

Child's Maple and Rush-Seat Ladder-Back Armchair

Unavailable

H 23 in W 14.25 in D 12 in

Child's Maple and Rush-Seat Ladder-Back Armchair

Located in New Hope, PA

A child's ladder-back armchair Bergen County, New Jersey, circa 1800. Maple with an original red-painted finish. The rush seat possibly original Measure: Ht. 23", W. 14 1/4", D. 1...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Rush, Maple

19th Century Rustic Armchair
19th Century Rustic Armchair

19th Century Rustic Armchair

Unavailable

H 36 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

19th Century Rustic Armchair

Located in Carmel, CA

This is the quintessential French ladder back chair. The shape of the ladder back and arms of this chair is characteristic of furniture from the Southwest region of France. The lad...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless
Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless

Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless

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Replica Of An 18th Century Ladder Back Chair, Arm Or Armless

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very handsome replica of a 18th century ladder back chair with rush seat available in either arm or armless.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint
18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint

18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint

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H 52 in W 24 in D 20 in

18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original black painted 18th century ladder back chair has the original rush painted chair.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair
18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

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H 42 in W 18 in D 14 in

18th-19th Century American Ladder Back Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th-19th century American ladder back chair Classic ladder back chair with rush seat Measures: 18" wide x 14" deep x 15" high at the seat x 42" high at the back.

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs

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H 44 in W 18 in D 16 in

Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs

Located in East Aurora, NY

Very nice clean matching pair of Maple Delaware River Valley arched five slat Ladder Back side chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five grad...

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

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H 37.6 in W 19.49 in D 14.77 in

Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique oak ladder back rocking chair having an attractive ladder back with original rush seat. It has shaped pad feet to the front united by turned stretchers and raised on ...

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Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Ladder Back, Rush Seat, Chairs
Set of Eight Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Ladder Back, Rush Seat, Chairs

Set of Eight Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Ladder Back, Rush Seat, Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Set of Eight Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Ladder Back, Rush Seat, Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of eight late 18th-early 19th century English ladder back, rush seat, chairs, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm, Walnut

English Country Ladder Back Dining Chair
English Country Ladder Back Dining Chair

English Country Ladder Back Dining Chair

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H 39 in W 22 in D 26.5 in

English Country Ladder Back Dining Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

English country hand-carved mahogany ladder back dining chair, the curved top rail above four arched ladders between turned uprights, the drop in seat above an undulating apron, on t...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat
18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat

18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat

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H 48 in W 24 in D 20 in

18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat

Located in Houston, TX

English ladder back chair with new rush seat.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Queen Anne country ladder back armachair
Queen Anne country ladder back armachair

Queen Anne country ladder back armachair

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H 41 in W 24 in D 20 in

Queen Anne country ladder back armachair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Queen Anne ash ladderback armchair with turned legs ending in pad feet and boldly turned stretcher

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870
19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870

19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870

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H 24.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870, an antique child's ladder back armchair with the elongated turned knob finial characteristic of the chairs made by the S...

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Antique 1870s Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair
18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair

18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair

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H 43.71 in W 26.78 in D 23.43 in

18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century English elm ladder-back carver chair.

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Antique 18th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England
18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England

18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England

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H 40 in W 20 in D 17 in

18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 18thc original dark green ladder back rocking chair from New England with woven splint seat.This wonderful rocker has the poke holes from the candle pokers on the ends of ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Rocking Chairs

English Country Ladder Back Armchair
English Country Ladder Back Armchair

English Country Ladder Back Armchair

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H 39 in W 24 in D 27 in

English Country Ladder Back Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

English country hand carved mahogany ladder back armchair, the curved top rail above four arched ladders between turned uprights, the drop in seat above an undulating apron, on turne...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT
18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT

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H 42 in W 22 in D 24 in

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL OLD BROWN TRIMED IN GILDING AROUND TURNINGS, ALL ORIGINAL PAINT.REPLACED WOVEN SEAT.THIS ROCKER IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Side, Georgian, circa 1780
Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Side, Georgian, circa 1780

Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Side, Georgian, circa 1780

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H 36.82 in W 19.89 in D 16.15 in

Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Side, Georgian, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Quality Irish seating with fascinating upholstery Displaying a desirable aged patina Select mahogany shows fine grain interest Quality, later upholstery to the drop-in seats Ri...

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Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Chairs

Materials

Abalone

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Side Chairs

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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Side Chairs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of 18th century Louis XV side chairs in bleached walnut, each with an open ladder back with carved crest rail, above an upholstered seat cushion in green linen, with carved ap...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of mid 18th century Irish Chippendale chairs with Gothic back rail , ladder back splats decorated throughout with interlocking paterae upholstered horsehair seats.

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Antique 1780s Northern Irish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Mid 18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of mid 18th century Irish Chippendale chairs with Gothic back rail , ladder back splats decorated throughout with interlocking paterae, upholstered in green horsehair fab...

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Antique 1780s Northern Irish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Sheraton Side Chairs
Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Sheraton Side Chairs

Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Sheraton Side Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.5 in

Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Sheraton Side Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Superb Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian, Sheraton Period Pair Of Mahogany Side Chairs, Having Extremely Unusual And Very Attractive Vertical Ladder Backs With Fine Carved And In...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

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18th Century Ladder Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 18th century ladder back chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century ladder back chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and natural fiber. There are all kinds of 18th century ladder back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 18th century ladder back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Victorian 18th century ladder back chairs are of considerable interest.

How Much are 18th Century Ladder Back Chairs?

Prices for 18th century ladder back chairs start at $750 and top out at $11,091 with the average selling for $1,750.

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.

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