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Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine original Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
Original Full Grain Leather Seats and
Category
1960s American My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Beirut, LB
The chair features Black belting leather used as slings for the backrest and seat, and tubular chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Chrome tube frame ,comes
Category
1960s German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Pair of Brno Style Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style flat bar chairs.
Polished flat stainless steel frames
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Early and rare "Barcelona" chair and ottoman designed by Mies van der rohe and manufactured by the
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs "MR10" by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
MR10 chair by designer Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, from the 1930s. Cantilevered flexible frame
Category
Mid-20th Century My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs by Palazzetti, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brno flat arm chairs in chrome and black leather, circa 1970s. Designed by Mies van der
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2 Leather MR10 Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage set of 2 MR10 dining chairs by Mies Van der Rohe. Chrome cantilevered frames with black
Category
1970s Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs
Sold as pair. Above average vintage
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the
Category
1960s German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Mr. Longue Chair 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather MR, Longue chair Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll in tan leather. We believe this
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ten Mies Van Der Rohe Chrome Dining Chairs for Knoll Mohair Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Toledo, OH
Ten vintage Mies Van Der Rohe dining chairs circa 1982. Original grey mohair fabric. Flat bar
Category
1980s North American Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original
Category
1960s German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original
Category
1960s German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early Knoll Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van den Rohe. Stainless steel frames with
Category
1960s My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 28.75 in
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
1960s French Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
1960s French Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe, set of six BRNO Chairs for Knoll, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Set of of six BRNO Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll during the 1990s.
These
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs MCM Mies van der Rohe Style, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rohe Style Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
31 3/4" high at back
21
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chairs Curved Steel Leather Italian Design, 1970s Ludwig MIES VAN DER ROH Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chairs in curved steel and leather Italian Design, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Minimalist My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 29.53 in
Side Chair in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece is in the style of the Mies van der Rohe MR10 chair, and it dates to the 1970s.
Note
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
1960s French Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of 4 MR10 dining chairs by Mies van der Rohe. Chrome cantilevered frames with black
Category
1970s Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 x Bononia Leather Dining Chairs Mr Series Mies Van Der Rohe Italy 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 4 Leather Mr Serie Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Bononia, Italy 1960s
Rare
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.1 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chair in Black Suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
These are a vintage pair of the iconic BRNO chair (model 255) designed by Mies van der Rohe for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Flat Chromed Steel for Knoll Cow Fur 255 Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in IT
Mies van der Rohe chromed steel Knoll Int. Cow fur brno chair. Two available. Price per chair.
This
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Late 20th Century European Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Chairs, set of 2.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1929.
Black
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Elephant Hide Grey Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Danville, CA
Rare set of four, early Barcelona chairs in elephant hide grey leather. Some patina and visible
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Krefeld Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Krefeld Lounge Collection, a pair of Krefeld Loung Chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe
Category
1990s American My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs
Designed by Ludwig
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs in the style of Mies Van der Roye
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of wicker cantilever chairs in the style of german architect Ludwig Mies vand der Roher, from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe Beige Brno Tubular Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage Brno tubular chair in beige fabric.
An icon of mid-century modern originally
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Black Leather Chairs, Unmarked - Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Oklahoma stickers on the bottom.
One of the chairs is missing one of the 2 under braces (pictured)
Bauhaus
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 22.25 in D 32 in
One Brass Flat-Bar Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. These chairs were a special order with bronze
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint Louis, US
A set of 4 Mies Van der Rohe Brno chairs fully reupholstered in a California alabaster cowhide. The
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs are in fact authentic Barcelona chairs manufactured by the German Company, Waldemar Stiegler
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black 30 Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 awesome Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet, in a fantastic bold red! Clean
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Mint Brno Chair in Leather by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One midcentury Brno chair in gray leather on a polished chromed steel frame. Produced by Knoll. Has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der
Category
1930s German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 27.96 in
Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Knoll International Leather Side Chair Dining Cantilever
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful MR10 side chairs by Knoll International in thick leather with chrome tubular frames that
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tucson, AZ
This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned "MR10" chair, developed from a 1924 design for
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 30.32 in
Contemporary Modern Barcelona Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature stylish chrome frames and tufted vinyl upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Knoll Mies Van der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs.
Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern My Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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My Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of my vintage chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all my vintage chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of my vintage chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco my vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Gordon International each produced beautiful my vintage chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are My Vintage Chairs?
Prices for my vintage chairs start at $20 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $3,986.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About My Vintage Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage shoe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century. - What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
- What is a vintage T shirt?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage chalkware?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
- What is vintage cloisonne?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage pewter?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage photography?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a vintage purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
- What is a vintage diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
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