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Ribbon Chair - Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The iconic and innovative Ribbon chair, accompanied by its matching ottoman, was designed by Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Brushed Metal Ribbon Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Crafted Post-Modern Ribbon Chair
Brushed Metal Texture Throughout with Smooth Glossy
Category
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Style Rattan Ribbon Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century style rattan ribbon chair with iron legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair for Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
This stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is an iconic
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s, Vintage Cesare Leonardi Ribbon Chairs, Set of 2
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Monrovia, CA
Cesare Leonardi "RIBBON" chairs model CL9.
2 Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi ribbon chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
The Ribbon Chair, with its distinctive silhouette is an iconic piece of furniture designed in 1966
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ribbon Chairs Attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970, We offer this Pair of Ribbon Chairs attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair in Black Mohair Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural spiral ribbon chair. Attributed to "Jaymar." Newly reupholstered in black mohair.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Nicos Zographos Mid Century CH28 Ribbon Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Countryside, IL
Nicos Zographos Mid Century CH28 Ribbon Chair
This lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chair, Fabric, Wood, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood and graphic printed fabric Ribbon Chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ribbon Chairs Cl9 by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Seasons for Bernini, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Two CI9 Ribbon chairs by Cesare Leonardi and France Seasons, designed for Bernini in the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Robert Van Horn Mid Century Lucite Ribbon Chairs - Pair
By Robert Van Horn
Located in Countryside, IL
Robert Van Horn Mid Century Lucite Ribbon Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 39 wide x 25 deep x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Original Yellow "Ribbon Chair" Model CL9, by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi
By Bernini, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Original "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9 - Design by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi, manufactured by
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Stunning Pair Vintage Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chairs Mid-Century
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of vintage Pierre Paulin ribbon chairs. Manufactured by Artifort and distributed by
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This original
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
CL9 Ribbon Chair by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi Firbreglass Color White
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Model CL9 ribbon chair by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Bernini / Italy, circa 1961
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.25 in W 37.75 in D 30.25 in
20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare “Ribbon” chair and footstool, originally designed 1960s by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Wool, Pine, Paint
H 27.96 in W 38.19 in D 29.93 in
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This original
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
It is
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Red Wool Ribbon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Swedish modern red wool upholstered bent plywood chair in the style of the work by Verner Panton
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
White Original Fiberglass "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9, Fiarm
By Fiarm
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This extraordinary "Ribbon Chair" model no. CL9 was designed by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair mid century ribbon chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 29.14 in
Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
piece plywood, bent as a continuous ribbon, this chair is offering an uninterrupted ultra modern line
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Ribbon Chair with Ottoman in a very rare edition.
It is designed by the famous Pierre
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon Chairs in Caramel Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon lounge chairs in caramel leather, produced by Nicos
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic and innovative ribbon chair and matching ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Post-Modern 1980s Sculptural Ribbon Form Dark Blue Leather Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overall form that's reminiscent of the Verner Panton Ribbon chair, with it's sweeping back flowing into
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Fiarm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors pair of 'Ribbon' lounge chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, designed in
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
“Tongue Chair” or the “Ribbon Chair”, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 36.62 in D 31.5 in
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of two Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue Chair, the Ribbon Chair, the Groovy — to name but a few — all feature in
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 90 in W 90 in D 80 in
Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
can see the influence of Paulin's other works: the ribbon chair, the tongue chair, the groovy chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Ribbon Fraame Chair, Maria Pergay, Circa 1975
By Maria Pergay
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Ribbon Fraame Chair, Maria Pergay, circa 1975
Very good condition.
Reupholstery of fabric.
I can
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Scissors Chairs Ribbon Back
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of low chairs in teak circa 1950's we have refinished and recover with new fabric by
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pierre Paulin F7852 desk chair by Artifort 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, redefined mid-century interiors. Paulin's iconic designs, such as the Ribbon Chair and the Orange Slice
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Expertly Restored - Midcentury Chrome Ribbon Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of luxurious chairs designed and made by New Look Espanola in Spain during the 1970s
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Ribbon" Wrought Iron Painted Dining Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Italian wrought iron "Ribbon" dining chairs painted white with gently sloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 19 in D 25 in
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
his innovative designs as the Mushroom Chair (1959), the Ribbon Chair (1966) and the Tongue chair
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Ribbon-Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ribbon-Back Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Side Chair in great vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Pierre Paulin F572 lounge chair Artifort Netherlands 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ribbon Chair (1966) and the Tongue chair (1968) that used foams and metallic frames with stretch
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique English Dining Chairs Ribbon Back Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Antique 1930s English George III Style Dining Chairs
The
Category
1930s Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Set of 6 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Dining Chairs with Seat
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century Italian ribbon dining chairs with gently sloped, mesh metal seats and demilune
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of Eight Quality Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including six side and two armchairs. Heavy fine quality construction with carved ribbon backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs and six side chairs with a ribbon detail along the back rest of each. This set has been fully
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.75 in W 25.25 in D 22.25 in
6 Vintage Chairs DUX - Ribbon Back 1960s, Sweden - Dining chairs, Teak, Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs made by manufacturer DUX, Sweden in the 1960s.
Model name: Ribbon
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Pink Suede Sculptural Ribbon Armchairs or Lounge Chairs by Marge Carson
By Carsons, Marge Carson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1990s by Marge Carson, these lounge chairs capture the essence of 90s
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Suede
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 12 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Dining Chairs with Seats
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Mid-Century Italian ribbon dining chairs (4 arms/8 sides) with gently sloped, mesh metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
blend fabric from Paris, France.
Like all iconic chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, such as his Ribbon
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 33.08 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Two-Tone Modern Cantilever Ribbon Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning design, circa late 1980s-early 1990s lounge chair, unmarked but very much in
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 'Model 49' dining chairs by Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'Model 49' dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler, Denmark 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Ribbon
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
French Design Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
with Artifort (The Netherlands). Famous are the Tongue, Ribbon or the Mushroom Chair, featured in
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Set of 6 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Black Metal Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century black metal "Ribbon" dining chairs with woven rope seats, the seat and arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
with Artifort (The Netherlands). Famous are the Tongue, Ribbon or the Mushroom Chair, featured in
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in
Category
1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair designs were the Mushroom chair (1959), Ribbon chair (1966) and Tongue chair (1968). Pierre Paulin
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Ribbon Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage ribbon chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all vintage ribbon chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage ribbon chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern vintage ribbon chairs are consistently popular styles. Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Bernini each produced beautiful vintage ribbon chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Ribbon Chairs?
Vintage ribbon chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $19,000.
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 Ribbon 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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