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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
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Vintage Iron Benches Pair 1950's John Salterini By Mario Papperzini Amalfi Line
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of vintage mid-century modern iron benches by American artist and designer Mario Papperzini for manufacturer (and designer) John B. Salterini Co., Inc. in New York, NY...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Bench by Tempestini - Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Patio Set. Lanai Set. With Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional Table.. Featuring a Wrought Iron and woven wire me...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice set.
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We are willing to separate these pieces for sale.. please inquire.This orange slice Tempestini set has been at the same house for 40 years… It is in very good condition ,never outsid...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Salterini Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge
By John Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Hollywood Regency mid 20th century wrought iron chaise lounge designed and manufactured in the USA by legendary John Salterini. John B. Salterini Company wrought iron furniture was and still is the pinnacle of high quality wrought iron furniture. It was designed for indoor as well as outdoor use. This chaise lounge has two large wrought iron wheels and a horizontal bar at the foot making movement very easy. The seat back has six positions. The back, sides, and armrests are decorated with leaves and vines. We have another identical pair of Salterini chaise lounges...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salterini Taj Mahal Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge
By John Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very difficult to find 1950s-1960s Salterini Taj Mahal series wrought iron chaise lounge, It is an Anglo-Indian/Hollywood Regency style p...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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