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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 Two Cesca Chair For Bene Austria 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Cesca Chair By Bene Austria 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Miro Harold “King Harold” Flower Side Chair for Strauss, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood Flower side chair with purple leather fabric seat cushion originally designed by Miro Harold (King Harold) and produced by Strauss circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Admi Mobel German Industrial Bauhaus Style Chair, 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
Bauhaus style industrial chair by Admi Mobel, Germany - in tubular steel / bent laminated plywood / exposed round rivets. See picture 6 of circular blue paper label signed Admi w/ tw...
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cinema or Theatre Seat from TON, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The chair is stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, bentw...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A set of five postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s, designed in the spirit of the Memphis Milano movement. The frames are made of black powder-coated steel rod, bent into a playfu...
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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