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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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Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger.
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- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
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Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting a singular 'Monk' chair, crafted by the esteemed Italian designer duo, Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Constructed with patinated Ash wood and adorned with thick, genuine saddle leat...
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Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
Located in Milan, IT
This continuous thread, which acts as the Loop’s structure, coils itself up to form the chair’s articulation, leaving two loops bent in its wake. The seductive curls that characteriz...
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Materials
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$3,122 / item