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How can I identify an old chair?

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How can I identify an old chair?
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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Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
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20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Mid century Modern Chair - Upholstered with Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Mid-Century Swedish chair, stamped “Made in Sweden” beneath. This elegant piece has been carefully reupholstered in luxurious sheepskin, enhancing both its comfort and ti...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
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1990s American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair James Mont King Cole Chairs, Circa 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of 20th century modernist wood low chairs or stools 1950 french design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French hand-made Pair of 20th century modernist low chairs Wood low chairs or stools design Modernist french handmade design Original very good condition Seat height 43 cm Tota...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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