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How can you tell if furniture is reproduction?
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To tell if furniture is reproduction, search hidden areas, such as the undersides of tabletops and seats and the backs and drawer interiors of casegoods. Manufacturers of reproduction furniture attempt to capture the look of genuine antique and vintage pieces but aren't trying to deceive customers. As a result, they almost always mark their pieces with a maker's mark, making it easy to research the company that produced them. Once you locate this marking on your piece, use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and find out if they're known for reproduction furniture. If you have any difficulty locating the mark or information about the manufacturer online, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a wide range of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office.
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Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object
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Category
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Materials
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Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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Located in München, DE
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Materials
Metal
Josef Frank wall lamp 2143, brass and silk, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A wall lamp, model 2143, designed by Austrian-Swedish architect Josef Frank in the 1920s and produced by the renowned Swedish company Svenskt Tenn. This is an early version, likely f...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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