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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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1950s Mid-Century Salterini Lily Pad Garden Patio Leaf Tables Nesting Pair
By John Salterini
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of nesting, lily pad, leaf tables by Salterini, unmarked, showing the expected cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Tops were scrubbed and lightly polished, preserving...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s
By Salterini, John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural "Ribbon" patio or dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Italy circa 1950's Set consists of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs with wrought iron frames an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An authentic Mid century Modern Italian neoclassical patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Authentic pair of Italian of mid-century modern patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The iconic chairs feature...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Salterini “Radar” Outdoor Dining Set
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Century five piece set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini .Four classic “Radar” chairs have sculpted hoop wrought iron framework with wire mesh seats. Table also clas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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