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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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18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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Metal, Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp by Piet Kramer, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp. Design by Piet Kramer. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original solid macassar ebony ball as stand with origi...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

J-Art Iron Co. Chaise Lounge, Bronze Panther Heads, 4 Available
By J-Art Iron Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional chaise lounge by J-Art Iron Co located in Los Angeles, CA, blending artisan craftsmanship with stylistic influences reminiscent of Diego Giacometti. The wrought iron f...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze, 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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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