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Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Suede, Hickory

Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Accent Chair With Deer Skin Covering
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Old Hickory side chair with deer skin seat and back. The hickory wood frame with natural bark
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Hickory

American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather

Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in New York, NY
furniture company, Old Hickory Tannery. These pieces are in excellent, original, clean and ready to use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Club Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with
Category

20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category

20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana
Category

Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory arm chairs with leather seats and amazing original worn patina. These ranch
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
H 38 in W 26 in D 22 in
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
H 40 in W 25 in D 19 in
1940s Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture Company of
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pretty old hickory 3 hoop armchair. In very good condition. Bears a brass tag on the bottom, GM
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Old Hickory High Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19thc old hickory rustic high back rocking chair. Great sturdy condition. This rocking
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hickory

Old Hickory High Back Rocking Chair
Old Hickory High Back Rocking Chair
H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 35 in
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
H 31 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Mid-20th Century Child's Old Hickory Upholstered Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hickory children's chair is upholstered in cotton durable fabric and in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Set of Four Old Hickory Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four old Hickory dinning chairs with hickory pole spindle backs, saddle-shaped slat seats
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory side chairs with a 4-spindle back & rattan seat with legs joined by a
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
Category

20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Wood, Hickory

Set of Three Children's Old Hickory Settee Rocker and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s set of three old hickory settee , rocker and chair set. Wonderful patina. Wonderful age. The
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hickory

19Thc Hickory-Bentwood Ranch House Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made rustic Ranch house hickory Side chair from Ohio.This fine old finish has a coat of
Category

Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Dinette Set, American Midcentury, circa 1950
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
woven rope back detail. Original branding maker mark of Old Hickory Martinsville IN. American circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Sets

Materials

Hickory

Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin Cushion
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather

Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Rustic Old Hickory Miniature Salesman's Sample Living Room Set
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) miniature salesman's sample salon set with woven seat
Category

20th Century American Rustic Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack old hickory style tree branch wood frame rattan rocking chair. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs The armchairs are really comfortable due the form
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs
Pair of Old Hickory Style Wooden Low Armchairs
H 38.19 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
American Rustic Old Hickory 5-Piece Pub Set Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
matching side chairs with a slat barrel base and round vinyl upholstered seat. (Branded: OLD HICKORY
Category

20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rustic Hickory Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory style (late 20th cent) side chairs with woven cane seats and backs.      
Category

20th Century Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch wood Frame Rattan lounge chairs - a Pair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
H 34 in W 23 in D 35.5 in
Early 20th C Old Hickory Hexagonal Shaped Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C Old Hickory hexagonal shaped dining table. Made by Rustic Hickory Furniture Company
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hickory, Wood

Set of Four Stick Form Branch & Slat Side Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four Old Hickory style dining side chairs offer stick form branch and slat construction
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Bergère Tropical Botanical Print Palm Club Chair
By Pearson Co.
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Designed in the timeless Louis XV style, this French bergère club chair is upholstered in a durable
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 27 American Wicker and Birch Armchairs Chairs
Located in New York, NY
27 American Rustic Old Hickory style (mid-20th Century) faux birch grey painted armchairs having a
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Birch

Fantastic 19th Century Childs Ladderback Height Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century and quite rare hickory and pine height chair is from New England. The style
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare pair of old Hickory lounge chairs. Since these chairs are handmade, there is a slight
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of Old Hickory Lounge Chairs
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 43 in
Set of four Old Hickory side chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Greenwich, CT
set of four Old Hickory side chairs; original finish; wood seats with split cane woven backs
Category

Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four Old Hickory side chairs
Set of four Old Hickory side chairs
H 37.75 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Rare Large Old Hickory Lounge Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare large old hickory tall back lounge armchair.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Old Hickory Lounge Armchair
Rare Large Old Hickory Lounge Armchair
H 43.5 in W 26.5 in D 38 in
Child’s Adirondack Rocking Chair Old Hickory
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Child’s Adirondack rocking armchair. Old Hickory co., circa 1900. All original patina.
Category

Antique Early 1900s More Folk Art

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Table and Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Antique Adirondack old hickory table with oak top and chairs. Table measures: W 36", H 30". Chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Sets

Sackback Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
, excellent leg height and dry old surface.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Sackback Windsor Arm  Chair
Sackback Windsor Arm  Chair
H 35 in W 21 in D 15 in
Connecticut Windsor Side Chair Signed I. Clark, circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
Connecticut windsor fanback side chair, circa 1800. Seven spindle example with arched and shaped
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Pine

Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Located in Providence, RI
National Park Service. The first and largest manufacturer of such furniture was Old Hickory Furniture Co
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 33.5 in
18th Century New York Comb Back Writing Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
carved volutes joined to a seven-spindle (Ash or Hickory) back pierced through the medial curve rail with
Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Poplar

Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of old Hickory chairs, rare style.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
H 29 in W 25 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of handcrafted antique Old Hickory chairs with carved wood backs and wide woven pealed
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Old Hickory Chairs Upholstered Seat and Backs or Set of Four
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of matching Old Hickory chairs from Martinsville, Indiana are in pristine condition and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Set of Four Matching Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine Old Hickory chairs are in fine condition. The two arm chairs match the two side chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hickory

1920-1930'S ORIGINAL PAINTED OLD HICKORY CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920-1930'S ORIGINAL PAINTED OLD HICKORY CHAIR WITH WEAVED SEAT AND BACKING. (SIGNED OLD HICKORY
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 4 Hign Back Armless Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 hign back armless old hickory chairs. The chairs are in great condition. Can be used a
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Fantastic Set of Six Signed Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of six signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana have seven
Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Chairs Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 1930's Old Hickory dining chairs. These chairs are very sturdy.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Chairs Set of 4
Old Hickory Chairs Set of 4
H 39.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Old Hickory Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory dinning chairs in fantastic condition. The upholstery is in a fo leather, i think man
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Chairs, Set of Four
Old Hickory Chairs, Set of Four
H 41 in W 19 in D 19 in
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Old Hickory Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old hickory chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old hickory chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and hickory. We have 91 antique and vintage old hickory chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Old hickory chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Old hickory chairs bearing Modern or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made old hickory chairs over the years, but those made by Old Hickory Tannery and Russel Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old Hickory Chairs?

Prices for old hickory chairs start at $265 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $2,498.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Old Hickory Chairs
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    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
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    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.