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Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Maxime Old in 1965. Originally, this armchair was created for the bank of the European Industrial and
Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
H 31.89 in W 28.74 in D 27.56 in
Set of Six Industrial Angle Steel and Wood Chairs
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in New York, NY
Nice Industrial chairs in older, but not original, red paint finish, with weathered wood seats
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

1970s Chromed Steel Leather Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully re-upholstered chromed steel armchairs. They have been redone in a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Chromed Steel Leather Chairs
1970s Chromed Steel Leather Chairs
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Leather & Steel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Leather & Steel Swivel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK Design: Jesse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial tubular steel chair, which was designed and manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Klismos Chair in Stainless Steel and Fine Leather Seat Mesh
Located in San Francisco, CA
We know about klismos chairs thanks to ancient Greek art, but how did this forgotten furniture item
Category

Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Phe-Phe Club Chair" Blackened Steel, Brass and Walnut Wood Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Phe-Phe" club chair is who it is, It cant be anything else. This piece was inspired by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantity Available
Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Pivot Chair in Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Seat
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by a boat chair found in an old Belgian warehouse, Klein Agency's pivot chair pays homage
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Enclosed Lotus Lounge Chair by Dan Wenger in Leather and Steel
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair made of Latigo leather on a black steel base. The lotus chair was designed in 1969
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mart Stam for Thonet Lounge Chair in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mart Stam Lounge Chair for Thonet in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel, Germany, early 21st
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steel Tube Chair Designed by Sven Markelius for Ds Staal Sweden, 1930s
By DS Stålrörsmöbler, Sven Markelius
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Steel tube side chair designed by Sven Markelius for DS Staal in Sweden in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Steel, B&W Cowhide & Brown leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel bar chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Supra Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Supra chair by Mameluca Material:Copper plated steel, leather, Assorted fabrics Dimensions: D110x
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Supra Chair by Mameluca
Supra Chair by Mameluca
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
drawing of a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Hedonê chair by Mameluca Material: Corian, Stainless steel Dimensions: D65 x W85 x H95 cm The
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
Modern Leather & Steel Barstool, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Warsaw, PL
Netherlands Exploring antique markets, Jesse Sanderson got intrigued by a series of old factory chairs. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moss Green Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
drawing of a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moss Green Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Moss Green Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by FAINA Design: Victoria Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by FAINA
Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by FAINA
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Outdoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Outdoor contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Outdoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by FAINA
Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by FAINA
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted outdoor Contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted indoor contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by Faina
Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Indoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpted contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
White Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Red sculpted contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel, flax rubber
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue sculpted contemporary chair by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Green sculpted contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Beige Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted contemporary colored chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beige Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Beige Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Sculpted Contemporary Colored Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted contemporary colored chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculpted Contemporary Colored Chair by Faina
Sculpted Contemporary Colored Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Midcentury Swedish Polished Steel Dining Chairs with Cowhide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the lines of these midcentury, Swedish dining chairs. The gleaming polished steel is
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cognac and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
the drawing of a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest form with two leather rectangles on a steel
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
. Internal steel frame. Extremely sturdy object. A fun and sophisticated mix of lounge chair and arm chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
H 31.89 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest form with two leather rectangles on a steel
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest form with two leather rectangles on a steel lining
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Black and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair (New Old Stock)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
Charlotte Perriand, black leather cushions inset in square chrome frame. New Old Stock (Manufactured circa
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Basel, BS
Original Les Arcs chair by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort of the same name designed and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Cane Chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Cane chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Series: Yo Jaguar Dimensions: H 27.4” x W 28.5” x D 33.8
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cane Chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Cane Chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
H 27.4 in W 28.5 in D 33.8 in
4 Streamline Modern Railroad Dining Car Chairs Stainless Steel and Orange Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
railroad dining car chairs in stainless steel with original orange abstract upholstery. They are in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpted indoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Grey and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
drawing of a five-year-old. Inspired by the same simplicity, the Memento was designed; A chair in its
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grey and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Grey and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Sky Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sky blue Indoor sculpted contemporary chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sky Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Sky Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
, the Memento was designed; A chair in its purest form with two leather rectangles on a steel lining
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Outdoor Red Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor red sculpted contemporary chair by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Beige Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor sculpted contemporary colored chair by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Material: steel
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Green Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Green sculpted contemporary chair by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Old Chair Steel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old chair steel for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, every old chair steel was constructed with great care. There are 225 variations of the antique or vintage old chair steel you’re looking for, while we also have 277 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an old chair steel — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right old chair steel, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made old chair steel over the years, but those crafted by Victoria Yakusha, Dessie Studio and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Old Chair Steel?

An old chair steel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,104, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.
Questions About Old Chair Steel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.