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How can I identify an old chair?
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To identify an old chair, search its frame and the underside of its seat for the maker's markings. You may find a paper label, a metal tag or marks branded or carved directly onto the chair. Once you've located the marking, conduct a search of trusted online resources to determine what maker it corresponds to, and from there, you can review catalogues or reference guides devoted to the brand to learn more about your chair. Alternatively, you can take your chair to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer and have them assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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An ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIR in style of J.E. RUHLMANN, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, sensual and generous chair, or side chair, Art Deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, beautiful massive mahogany structures with refined curves, thick comfortable s...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid wood fireside chair in the style of Christian Durupt, France, circa 1950. The hexagonal seat, faceted at its perimeter, sits atop four outward-splaying tapered legs. A tall pla...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM
By John Risley
Located in Dayton, OH
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Materials
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Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Chair No.406 Fledermaus For Jacob & Josef Kohn 1900s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
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Jens Risom Solid Walnut Occasional Chair with New Cognac Leather Upholstery
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom Solid Walnut Occasional Chair with New Cognac Leather Upholstery
An elegant Jens Risom occasional chair, embodying the understated sophistication and impeccable craftsman...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Black Walnut
Admi Mobel German Industrial Bauhaus Style Chair, 1930-1940
By Admi Möbel
Located in Rochester, NY
Bauhaus style industrial chair by Admi Mobel, Germany - in tubular steel / bent laminated plywood / exposed round rivets. See picture 6 of circular blue paper label signed Admi w/ tw...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
