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How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?

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How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?
To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Shop for John Salterini Furniture on 1stDibs
Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Bench by Tempestini - Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic iron bench seat by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini C1955 in flat black. Orange slice with its well known curves is an icon in the outdoor furniture world. In excellent v...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Dining Suite
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic patio and garden mid-century dining suite designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The rare set consists of four dining armchairs and one dining table square shaped. T...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Designed Modern Wrought Iron Terrace Chairs, USA
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Considered among the finest in outdoor and garden furniture, this pair of Mario Papperzini Chairs for John Salterini are made of wrought iron with generously sized woven lattice seat...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Marvelous Iron Bench by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent bench maintains its original verdigris finish, with heavy patina. The price includes professional powder coated finish. A fabulous rare iron bench by Mario Papperzi...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Authentic Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Table and Six Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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