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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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Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Thonet, Walter Gropius
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 8 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (6) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
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Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of John Dickinson Inspired Etruscan Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Etruscan club chairs covered in a white patent leather with wooden legs and an Ivory craquelure finish.
Each chairs has age related wear which only enhances the beauty of the...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
$22,000 / set
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
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
$2,862 Sale Price / set
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1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$5,940 / set