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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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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...
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought 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

Vintage John Salterini Lily Pad Leaf Shaped Side Table
By John Salterini
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning John Salterini Lily Pad Side Table – White Elevate your home decor with this exquisite John Salterini lily pad/leaf-shaped side table. This timeless piece seamle...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Iron, Maple & Leather Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Restored Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Wrought Iron, Flame Birch and Leather Lounge Chair, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic Wrought Iron hoop construction with ex...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, 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...
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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