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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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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...
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, 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 cat...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood chairs signed Wojciechów, the first Polish bentwood furniture factory. It was foun...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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