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What is a plank chair?
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“Plank chair” can have different meanings. The term sometimes refers to wooden dining chairs produced in the U.S. in the mid 19th century. In addition, it can refer to a minimalist chair composed out of several flat wooden planks. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Plank chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Plank Chairs on 1stDibs
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair featuring a Scalloped Backrest and Pitched Seat.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy.
Measures 17" in width, 17" in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late Victorian Style Ebonized and Decorated Maple Plank Chair measuring 15" in width, 16" in depth
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
Late 19th Century Early American HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Early American style HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair with great aging patina. It
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Aurélien Barbry outdoor 'Plank' Chair in FSC Certified teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
