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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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Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair in Chrome and Straw, Signed Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca chair in chromed metal, Vienna straw and black lacquered beech wood. This beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Geometry wood chair with cylindrical legs - Atlas Chair I by Marcela Cure
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
A study in verticality and restraint, this chair is part of the Wood Forms collection, where structure, material, and repetition are explored through clear and intentional forms. It ...
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2010s Colombian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair For THONET 1978
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Inbloom Cushioned Slate-Blue Wrought Iron Chair With Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
A graceful wireframe rich in intriguing curls evocative of delicate phytomorphic shapes distinguishes this chair, a romantic addition to patios and porches. The refined tone of slate...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Constructivist chair NETHERLANDS - 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Modernist pine chairs. This 1960s chair will add a unique touch to your interior. The chair was barely used, with the seat having been “protected” by cushion.
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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