Chinese Chairs

The chair as a piece of furniture was first created by the ancient Chinese people and remained a major form until modern times. The variety of Chinese chairs as well as other Asian furniture continues to remain a deciding factor in the selection of the theme of house interiors and remains a topic of interest for many furniture enthusiasts.  Bidsquare’s authentic antique Chinese chairs for sale attract a wide spectrum of designers and art collectors alike as they browse through the listings for a single antique chair or for chair sets of historic significance. The age, condition, and provenance are the major determining factors of the desirability and value of these antique Chinese chairs.

Historical Elegance of Chinese Chairs

Classical Chinese Chairs that remain popular in modern times began to appear from the late 14th century to the early 20th century during the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the golden era of classic Chinese chairs and other furniture. The unique characteristics of these chairs, known as the Queen Anne Chairs, the chrome chairs, or the official hat chair are their grand appearances with vast and square-shaped seats, some of which have curves and arm rails on them. In addition to being very stable and firm, these chairs use tenon and mortise technology and prevent nail damage on the wood.

Chinese chairs are often made from rare, exotic, or even extinct hard and softwoods as well as bamboo and lacquer. These chairs can range from elaborately carved and inlaid pieces to simple rustic plain pieces devoid of ornamentation. Prices could differ substantially for a piece from another similar-looking piece from the same period but in different material. Aside from their durability and stable condition, Chinese chairs give elegant vibes, adding a sense of balance and stability in the home space.

Quick Facts about Chinese Chairs

  • The floor mat is the first piece of Chinese furniture for people to sit on.
  • The expensive Chinese chairs are made with huanghuali or Chinese rosewood that can fetch thousands of dollars at furniture auction.
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  • Thomasville Brighton Pavilion Bamboo Rattan Chairs
    Estimate
    $850 - $1,200

    Thomasville Brighton Pavilion Bamboo Rattan Chairs

    Est.
    $850 - $1,200
    North American Auction Comp...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set of Six Contemporary Chinese Style Hardwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Set of Six Contemporary Chinese Style Hardwood and Upho...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Pair of Contemporary Chinese Style Mahogany Horseshoe Back Low Chairs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Pair of Contemporary Chinese Style Mahogany Horseshoe B...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Garden Seat
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Garden Sea...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    STAIR
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $175
  • A Chinese rosewood horseshoe back chair
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    GBP£200 - GBP£300 $253.16 - $379.75

    A Chinese rosewood horseshoe back chair

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    GBP£200 - GBP£300 $253.16 - $379.75
  • A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs
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    $4,000 - $8,000

    A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs

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    $4,000 - $8,000
  • A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs
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    $4,000 - $8,000

    A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs
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    $4,000 - $8,000

    A Set Of Ten Chinese Gilt Lacquer Chairs

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • Chinese Hardwood Side Chairs, Pair
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    $400 - $600

    Chinese Hardwood Side Chairs, Pair

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    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Carved Chinese Chairs
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    $600 - $800

    Pair of Carved Chinese Chairs

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • A lot of two chairs of Chinese and African origin
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    $300 - $400

    A lot of two chairs of Chinese and African origin

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Antique Guangxu Chinese Folding Chair
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    $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Guangxu Chinese Folding Chair

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Thomasville Chinese Chippendale Dining Table and Chairs
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    $500 - $1,000

    Thomasville Chinese Chippendale Dining Table and Chairs...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Chinese Chairs and Carved Window Panel
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    $300 - $500

    Chinese Chairs and Carved Window Panel

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    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Chinese Bamboo Chairs w/ White Cushions
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    $800 - $1,200

    Pair of Chinese Bamboo Chairs w/ White Cushions

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chinese Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Corner Chair
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    $300 - $600

    Chinese Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Corner Chair

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Pair of Chinese Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs
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    $400 - $500

    Pair of Chinese Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Pair of Chinese Bound Bamboo Chairs
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    $800 - $1,200

    Pair of Chinese Bound Bamboo Chairs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Chinese Bamboo Horseshoe Back Chairs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Pair of Chinese Bamboo Horseshoe Back Chairs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • PR. CHINESE CHICKENWOOD WING CHAIRS 36"H X 28"W X 19 1/2"D ARM CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $450 - $650

    PR. CHINESE CHICKENWOOD WING CHAIRS 36"H X 28"W X 19 1/...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $350 - $800

    Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Dinin...

    Est.
    $350 - $800
  • Pair of Chinese Export Rosewood Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Pair of Chinese Export Rosewood Side Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique Chinese Wood Chairs
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    $100 - $1,000

    Antique Chinese Wood Chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $1,000
  • Pair of Qing Imperial Chinese Lacquered Chairs
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    $6,000 - $12,000

    Pair of Qing Imperial Chinese Lacquered Chairs

    Est.
    $6,000 - $12,000
  • Chinese Carved Teakwood Side Chair, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Chinese Carved Teakwood Side Chair, 19th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Ming Style Folding Horseshoe-Back Chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Chinese Ming Style Folding Horseshoe-Back Chair

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Huanghuali Chinese Horseshoe Back Chairs
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $30,000

    Pair of Huanghuali Chinese Horseshoe Back Chairs

    Est.
    $15,000 - $30,000
  • 18th c. Chinese Hardwood Side Chair
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    $200 - $400

    18th c. Chinese Hardwood Side Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique Chinese Kids Chair
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    $300 - $600

    Antique Chinese Kids Chair

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    $300 - $600
  • Antique Chinese Kids Chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Antique Chinese Kids Chair

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    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Carved Teakwood Side Chair, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Chinese Carved Teakwood Side Chair, 19th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Set 6 Chinese Elm Horseshoe Back Quanyi Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Set 6 Chinese Elm Horseshoe Back Quanyi Chairs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • 4 Chinese Lacquered Spindle Back Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $600

    4 Chinese Lacquered Spindle Back Side Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Hans Wegner PP55/PP66 - Chinese Chair - Super Rare
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000

    Hans Wegner PP55/PP66 - Chinese Chair - Super Rare

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $800

    Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $800
  • 19th c. Chinese Chair w/ Famille Verte Porcelain
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    19th c. Chinese Chair w/ Famille Verte Porcelain

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 18th c. Chinese Huanghuali Lamp Hanger Side Chair
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    $5,000 - $10,000

    18th c. Chinese Huanghuali Lamp Hanger Side Chair

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    $5,000 - $10,000
  • CHINESE OFFICER HAT CHAIRS
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    $100 - $200

    CHINESE OFFICER HAT CHAIRS

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    $100 - $200
  • CHINESE OFFICER HAT CHAIRS
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    $100 - $200

    CHINESE OFFICER HAT CHAIRS

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    $100 - $200
  • Two Chairs
    Estimate
    $5 - $500

    Two Chairs

    Est.
    $5 - $500
  • Antique Chinese Figural Carved & Reticulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1890
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Antique Chinese Figural Carved & Reticulated Rosewood C...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair,  1900, H 38.5'' W 21''
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair, 1900, H ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair,  1900, H 38.5" W 21"
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair, 1900, H ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • HUANGHUALI FOLDING CHAIRS WITH CALLIGRAPHY BACKSPLAT
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    HUANGHUALI FOLDING CHAIRS WITH CALLIGRAPHY BACKSPLAT

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIRS
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    $400 - $600

    PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIRS

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    $400 - $600
  • PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • CHINESE HUANGHUALI CHILDS THRONE CHAIR
    Estimate
    $600 - $900

    CHINESE HUANGHUALI CHILDS THRONE CHAIR

    Est.
    $600 - $900