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What is a plank chair?

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What is a plank chair?
“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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Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs with a floral design. Beautiful craftsmanship and elegant and stylish.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Tulipwood

19thc PA Plank Seat Chairs W/Stencil Birds and Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted plank bottom chairs from Pennsylvania with birds, fruit and flowers circuit 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive handmade farmhouse plank bottom seat spindle back chairs.
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

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Wood

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