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How can you tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage?

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How can you tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage?
One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.

Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.

In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.

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Italian Murano Blown Glass Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier Rare c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare Murano blown glass in m...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dresser - Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Chest
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar three drawer Planner Group chest by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, circa 1950s. Black wrought iron base and teardrop pulls. Fully restored and ready for use. Excellent condition...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Banci Firenze Gilded Iron Flower Italian Sconce or Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous flower shaped sconce or flush mount ceiling light in gilded iron. This incredibly charming and unique piece was produced by Banci Firenze in Italy during the 1970s. In fab...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light. Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Detailed Rare Green Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron body with detailed rare gr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

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