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How do I identify bentwood chairs?

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How do I identify bentwood chairs?
To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Pair James Mont King Cole Chairs, Circa 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 2 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather upholstery is available as well.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of four bentwood chairs with cane seats, produced by J&J Kohn in Austria in the early 20th century. This is model number 36, as can be seen in reproductions from the 1904 catalog...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859. It features a beech bentwood frame with cane. Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
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