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How do I know if my chair is valuable?
To know if your chair is valuable, look for a label, stamp or other marking that indicates the maker. Then, look it up using trusted online resources to find out who produced the chair. Once you have identified the maker, you can check out sales histories on online platforms to get an idea of how much it is worth. Keep in mind that the condition of your piece will also influence its value. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your chair and provide you with a professional opinion. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla diseñada por Alfredo Arribas para el emblemático proyecto Network Café, galardonado con el Premio FAD de Interiorismo 1987. Un diseño que trasciende la funcionalidad para sit...
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Chair with Cane Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique French Louis XVI style bergère chair, showcasing refined neoclassical design and exceptional craftsmanship. The chair features a beautifully hand-carved solid wood...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

T.H Robsjohn- Gibbings Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs Executed in Walnut and Leather by Saridis A beautiful re-interpretation of an ancient form Original Finish One chair with impressed number ...
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Vintage 1960s Greek Other Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...
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20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains chairs, circa 1950s. Rare rosewood examples. All original finish on the sculpted and bentwood frames. Original cane is 100% complete...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Nest Dining Chair, Yellow Nouvelles Vagues Velvet by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stable dining seating. A contemporary chair inspired by the spirit of 1960s design, reinterpreted through a softer, more embracing form. With its integr...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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