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How can I tell how old my chair is?

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How can I tell how old my chair is?
The easiest way to tell how old your chair is on your own is to look for a maker's mark or label. Usually, you will find it under the seat or on the base or frame. Once you know the maker, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to learn when it manufactured chairs similar to yours. If you can't find a mark, the materials, style and how the chair was made can help you estimate its age. Familiarizing yourself with different furniture styles can get you started. If you'd like assistance dating your chair, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of chairs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century This chair was partially made from old spinning wheel parts. Made out of pine, featuring old repairs and a beautiful patina. Hei...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

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Pine

Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 chairs Leggera Gio Ponti Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
These iconic chairs represent a masterpiece of Italian design, combining lightness and sturdiness in perfect balance. Gio Ponti's Leggera chair stands out for its minimalist and refi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Richard Riemerschmid ‘Musikzimmerstuhl’
Located in Dronten, NL
Richard Riemerschmid designed the original model of the ‘Musikzimmerstuhl’ in 1898/99. The so-called “Music room chair” was part of the interieur of a music salon, which was designed...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Emiel Veranneman Set of Eight 'Osaka' Dining Chairs in Blue Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emiel Veranneman for De Coene, set of eight 'Osaka' dining chairs, stained mahogany, nubuck leather, Belgium, 1968. Few cabinets, tables, or chairs express such a distinct identity ...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

A fine set of 10 19th century original gilt Louis XV oval back side chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 10 19th century French Louis XV hand carved and gilt oval back side chairs after a design by George Jacob. All original gilding . Recovered
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

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