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How can I tell if a chair is vintage?
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Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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A Nursing Chair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A nursing chair with original brass castors, covered in a rust ticking. Made in England at the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
$761 / item
A Nursing Chair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An extremely well made and comfortable nursing chair, reupholstered in tobacco brushed linen by G P
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
$933
Walnut Framed Nursing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut nursing chair the foliate carved frame with needlepoint upholstered back and seat. All
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
A Fabulous Fully Restored 19th Century Nursing Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century well figured mahogany nursing chair of exceptional quality and finely hand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an Aesthetic Movement ebonized nursing chair, with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Walnut