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How do I identify vintage patio furniture?

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How do I identify vintage patio furniture?
To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Brown Jordan Florentine Dining Arm Chairs For The Patio Or Garden - Set Of 6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Brown Jordan set of six arm chairs for the perfect patio dining. They are tagged. The basket weave design appears to be vinyl with no visible tearing. Brown Jordan s...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

22–24-Person Outdoor Brutalist Table in Solid Oak & Belgian Bluestone-Heerenhuis
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Pair English Coalbrookdale Style Iron Gothic Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the Gothic Revival English taste featuring Gothic tracery backrest centered by quatrefoil designs. The grac...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Painted Cast Iron and Marble Bistro Table, Garden Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French brasserie during the late nineteenth century, this cast iron bistro table or cafe table features a solid white marble top with grey veining. Scrolled iron...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe. Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Hollywood Regency Chinese Ivory Colored Elephant Garden Plant Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. A nice addition to any room, p...
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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