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Set of 6 Emeco Aluminum Navy Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Astoria, NY
Emeco Aluminum Navy Chairs, two red armchairs and four brushed-aluminum side chairs. 34" H x 21.25
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage aluminium Emeco Navy chair in good condition
By Emeco
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Vintage aluminum Emeco Navy chair in good condition
USA / 1944 / chair / Navy / Emeco / aluminum
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
By Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1006 Alumnium Navy Chairs by Emeco
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We have more available. Made in Pennsylvania.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Set of Six Emeco NAVY Industrial Iron Chairs on Wheels with Wooden Seat
By Emeco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six metal chairs with wooden seats Industrial Navy dining, side chairs based on wheels
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Designed in 1944 and still in production today. The navy chair is hand-formed from recycled aluminum. Seat
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Navy Blue Drexel Swivel Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
The tapered back and sophisticated tapered arms set these swivel tub chairs apart from the pack
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Navy Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Deep navy lounge chair with a carved back detail and wooden frame, newly upholstered with Dedar
Category
20th Century Swedish Country Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Zanotta "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti 1969.
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Navy folding chairs designed by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969.
New canvas seats available in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
A Set of Eight Navy Wicker Dining Chairs with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Set of eight great-looking navy wicker dining chairs arm chairs with cushions in a crisp navy and
Category
1980s American American Classical Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wicker
20th Century Fameg Navy Blue Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Navy Blue Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Navy Upholstered Cocktail Chair with Birch Legs
By Oswald Haerdtl, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Saarinen style accent or cocktail chair with natural birch tapered legs and newer navy
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 29.75 in W 19 in D 23 in
Saarinen Style Navy Upholstered Cocktail Chair with Natural Birch Tapered Legs
By Oswald Haerdtl, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Eero Saarinen style accent or cocktail chair with natural birch tapered legs and newer
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30 in W 20 in D 23 in
Saarinen Style Navy Upholstered Cocktail Chair with Tapered Natural Birch Legs
By Oswald Haerdtl, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single, Saarinen style cocktail chair in newer navy fabric with natural birch tapered legs. Extra
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 25 in
Midcentury Set of Zanotta "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti, 1969
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Navy folding chairs designed by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969.
New canvas seats available
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Saarinen Style Navy Upholstered Cocktail Chairs with Natural Birch Tapered Legs
By Oswald Haerdtl, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, Saarinen style Mid-Century accent or cocktail chairs with natural birch tapered legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30.25 in W 20 in D 23.13 in
Vladimir Kaganesque Navy Blue Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
These navy-blue chairs inspired by the iconic designer Vladimir Kagan, are bold and eye-catching
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Navy Wool
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Fully reupholstered and refoamed. Added navy wool and metal base was polished. Attributed
Category
1970s Unknown Space Age Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Cocktail Chairs with Navy Upholstery and Birch Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Saarinen style accent or cocktail chair in newer navy fabric with natural birch tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 23.25 in
Mid Century Navy Blue Vintage Chair, by Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet Wood Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Post Modern Navy Blue Swivel Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Post Modern Navy Blue Swivel Chairs. Featuring a rounded back design
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Navy Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a stunning Italian Velvet in Navy
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Regency Navy Lacquered Paisley Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Navy Lacquered Paisley Lounge Chairs are a stunning pair that combine bold
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
4 Modern Petite Tub Chairs Navy Plaid Fabric & Maple Legs by Patrician Furniture
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern petite tub chairs with navy & light blue plaid chenille fabric & maple legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Maple
H 29 in W 30 in D 27 in
Attributed to Milo Baughman Navy Velvet Hexagonal Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original navy blue velvet upholstered swivel chairs are packed
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Six Folding Chairs in Leather Model Navy by Sergio Asti, Italian Design, 1969
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Milan, IT
These Six Folding Chairs model Navy by Sergio Asti represents a Italian Design finesse. Crafted
Category
1960s Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of swiveling "Nautilus" lounge chairs with ottoman by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Navy Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Milo Baughman on Gold Frame, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Recently upholstered in dark navy blue full grain leather resting on a gold powder coated steel
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 38.25 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Pair of New Navy Blue Wool Upholstery Lounge Slipper Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Classic Jens Risom lounge chairs in navy blue wool upholstery. Gorgeous oiled walnut frames.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Steel
Navy Linen Side Chair by Etienne Kohlmann, France, c. 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually; Two Available.
Unique chairs with dark blue linen upholstery.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Set of Slipper Chairs by Adrian Pearsall in Navy Mohair, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural set of slipper chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Navy Blue Upholstered Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great pair of navy wool/cashmere swivel base armchairs.... newly reupholstered.... attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wool
1980's Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs in Navy Blue with Brass Base
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning, highly sculptural lounge chairs designed by Directional Design. Amazingly comfortable
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Brass
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Navy Velvet, Obsidian Matte
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Steel
Low Profile Lounge Chair in Navy Alpaca Velvet by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
splendor, this chair boasts impeccable navy blue alpaca velvet upholstery, reflecting both vintage allure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 24 in W 36.5 in D 32 in
Midcentury dark navy blue lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani model P40 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning model P40 adjustable lounge chair in dark navy blu by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
New Navy Blue Upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair on Brass Legs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning new navy blue upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on cone shape brass legs
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 26 in D 33 in
1980s Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Model 1051C
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered seat and back. The original upholstery is done in a thick navy leather.
The chair measures 33
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Navy Blue Mid-Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs on Tapered Dowel Legs
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern new navy blue upholstery lounge chairs on tapered dowel legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wool
Postmodern Navy Blue Pinstripe and Pink Hibiscus Parsons Chairs on Casters
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Parsons Chairs on Casters. These chairs blend a classic navy blue pinstripe design with vibrant pink
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Era Navy Blue Faux Bamboo and Banana Leaf Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1960s faux bamboo club chairs that have been updated with new upholstery and
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30 in W 30 in D 34 in
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Navy Blue Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Navy Blue Leather.
A pair of captain
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
right in our very own workroom. The chairs shown feature a rich Velvet in Navy from our extensive fabric
Category
1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Gorgeous Pair of Luxe Navy Fully Upholstered Club Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of midcentury club chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s. Great
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
9" Emeco 1006 Miniature Salesman Sample Aluminum Chair Scultpure
By Emeco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
compact replica of the iconic Emeco Navy Chair, originally designed in 1944 for use on U.S. Navy ships and
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Style folding chair with leather seat and back Craftwork made in italy
Located in Catania, IT
Navy style folding chair in leather with capiton workmanship
Artisanal craft made in Italy
In
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gray Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
boucle fabric. I have two chairs in navy and one in pearl gray.
Additional information:
Country of
Category
20th Century Swedish Country Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian MCM Velvet Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian MCM navy velvet upholstered club chairs. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's
Category
1960s Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Chairs Model S30 From Galvanitas
By Galvanitas
Located in Bunnik, NL
legs are navy blue.
These chairs are stackable and are still in good condition considering their age
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs Model S30 From Galvanitas
By Galvanitas
Located in Bunnik, NL
legs are navy blue.
These chairs are stackable and are still in good condition considering their age
Category
1960s German Industrial Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Metal
1972 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Side Chairs w/ Blue Upholstery 151C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fiberglass. They have upholstered cushions in navy blue vinyl.
Each chair measures 21.25 inches long, 20
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
. Featuring a high caned back design, two arm chairs, four side chairs, new navy blue upholstery, modern legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navy Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
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Vintage Navy Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage navy chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage navy chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Vintage navy chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage navy chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage navy chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Navy Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $134,000 highest priced.
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 Vintage Navy Chairs
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 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 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.
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