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Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These Mid-Century Modern barrel back chairs are upholstered with a unique pattern and stand on

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Leather Upholstered Tub Club Chair
Vintage Leather Upholstered Tub Club Chair

Vintage Leather Upholstered Tub Club Chair

Located in Elkton, MD

This traditional upholstered piece features a rich brown-colored leather, showcasing meticulous

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair
Vintage Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair

Vintage Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage Solid mahogany upholstered arm chair. Apricot like fabric color in good condition. This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Club Chairs
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Club Chairs

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Club Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a pair of vintage upholstered club chairs. These chairs feature a pale pink

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 2 Available
Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 2 Available

Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 2 Available

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs, sold individually. Super comfortable and attractive. Solid

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Vintage Cane Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six Vintage Cane Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six Vintage Cane Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming set of six mid-century dining chairs featuring cane backs with wood frames and cushioned

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair
Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair

Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Louis XVI style painted and upholstered chair Painted in an oyster french gray washed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base

Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Wicker Porters Chair Upholstered In Mulberry Rococo Linen
Vintage Wicker Porters Chair Upholstered In Mulberry Rococo Linen

Vintage Wicker Porters Chair Upholstered In Mulberry Rococo Linen

Located in London, GB

A Lovely Vintage Wicker Porter's Chair This beautifully crafted vintage wicker porter's chair is

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chair and Ottoman

Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chair and Ottoman

Located in Westfield, MA

This inviting vintage club chair and matching ottoman bring comfort and style together in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century
Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century

Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair

1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Regency style armchairs in mahogany. Lacquered finish. Upholstered seat. Finish in still

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Grey Upholstered Mid Century Modern Chair
Vintage Grey Upholstered Mid Century Modern Chair

Vintage Grey Upholstered Mid Century Modern Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

In the Style of Chet Beardsley ,these Chairs Features a unique Cone Shaped Top. Possibly Circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Upholstered Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs, Late 1800s
Vintage Upholstered Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs, Late 1800s

Vintage Upholstered Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs, Late 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chairs are recently upholstered and trimmed. These

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Trimming

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs
Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of vintage Jansen style newly upholstered velvet chairs. The pair of bergeres in Louis XV

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Aubusson Rug Upholstered Wallace Club Lounge Chair
Vintage Aubusson Rug Upholstered Wallace Club Lounge Chair

Vintage Aubusson Rug Upholstered Wallace Club Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Aubusson Rug Upholstered Lounge Chair, Aubusson Rug and New Mohair Textile Combine to make

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs C194
Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs C194

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs C194

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs with Acanthus Elements C1940 Measures

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs
Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs

Vintage Pair of Custom-Upholstered English-Style Slipper Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of vintage custom-upholstered English-style slipper chairs displaying low backs and armless

Category

Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage American Mahogany and Inlay Needlepoint Upholstered Chair
Vintage American Mahogany and Inlay Needlepoint Upholstered Chair

Vintage American Mahogany and Inlay Needlepoint Upholstered Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Recently needlepoint reupholstered mahogany side chair with inlays. Good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Vintage Rosewood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Vintage Rosewood Upholstered Dining Chairs

Mid-Century Vintage Rosewood Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Benny A. Linden, Erik Buch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique set of upholstered mid-century modern dining chairs in a rich rosewood finish. A funky

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood

Pair of vintage danish chairs from the sixties, upholstered with wool.
Pair of vintage danish chairs from the sixties, upholstered with wool.

Pair of vintage danish chairs from the sixties, upholstered with wool.

By Ejner Larsen

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Pair of chairs from Denmark, crafted in the 1960s in the style of Ejner Larsen. Beautiful wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Set of 6 Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs Upholstered in Faux Fur
Set of 6 Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs Upholstered in Faux Fur

Set of 6 Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs Upholstered in Faux Fur

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 vintage Hollywood Regency chairs upholstered in faux fur.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Plaster

Four Vintage Dining Chairs to Be Re-Upholstered, French, circa 1950
Four Vintage Dining Chairs to Be Re-Upholstered, French, circa 1950

Four Vintage Dining Chairs to Be Re-Upholstered, French, circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Four French dining chairs, midcentury Beech, walnut veneer Original vintage condition to be re

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Leather Club Chair, Upholstered 1960s-1970s, England-London
Vintage Leather Club Chair, Upholstered 1960s-1970s, England-London

Vintage Leather Club Chair, Upholstered 1960s-1970s, England-London

Located in Berlin, DE

upholstered chair, vintage 1960s-1970s. The upholstered chair, which convinces with its simple elegance, is an

Category

Vintage 1960s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A beautiful and quirky set of 4 comfortable, elegant and unusual bentwood dining or side chairs

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chairs One Swivel Chair and One Fixed
Pair Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chairs One Swivel Chair and One Fixed

Pair Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chairs One Swivel Chair and One Fixed

Located in Westfield, MA

This pair of vintage custom upholstered club chairs offers both comfort and versatility, with one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather
1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather

1970 Vintage Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs Upholstered in White Leather

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

furniture makers from the 1960s!! the chairs are upholstered in a lovely White Leather. We currently have 8

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair with Ottoman
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair with Ottoman

Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair with Ottoman

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with ottoman and with original vintage upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair
Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair

Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage solid oak upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with original vintage upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Needlepoint Upholstered Regency Style Chairs and Footrest
Pair of Vintage Needlepoint Upholstered Regency Style Chairs and Footrest

Pair of Vintage Needlepoint Upholstered Regency Style Chairs and Footrest

Located in Pasadena, TX

These chairs are vintage. They were made in the 1940's. They're made in the Regency style and come

Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1950s Upholstered Gio Ponti Italian Wing Chairs, Pair

Vintage 1950s Upholstered Gio Ponti Italian Wing Chairs, Pair

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

. Pair of Upholstered Wing Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950's, Italy Tight upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Upholstered Rocking Club Chair and Ottoman by Jessica Charles
Vintage Upholstered Rocking Club Chair and Ottoman by Jessica Charles

Vintage Upholstered Rocking Club Chair and Ottoman by Jessica Charles

Located in Westfield, MA

This vintage upholstered rocking club chair and matching ottoman by Jessica Charles combine comfort

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair
Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair (Height Adjustable) Will confirm dims

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Pink Painted Stick Rattan Side Chairs With Upholstered Seats – Pair
Vintage Pink Painted Stick Rattan Side Chairs With Upholstered Seats – Pair

Vintage Pink Painted Stick Rattan Side Chairs With Upholstered Seats – Pair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A fun and full-of-personality pair of vintage rattan chairs, bursting with charm and character

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Italian Chiavari Brass and Upholstered Side Chair, Faux Bamboo Design
Vintage Italian Chiavari Brass and Upholstered Side Chair, Faux Bamboo Design

Vintage Italian Chiavari Brass and Upholstered Side Chair, Faux Bamboo Design

By Chiavari

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage polished restored brass vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari side chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Grosfeld House Ebonized Wood, Upholstered Side or Slipper Chairs MCM
Vintage Grosfeld House Ebonized Wood, Upholstered Side or Slipper Chairs MCM

Vintage Grosfeld House Ebonized Wood, Upholstered Side or Slipper Chairs MCM

By Grosfeld House

Located in North Miami, FL

These elegant vintage Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency side or slipper chairs have an unusual

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Bassett Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parson Style Lounge Chairs - Pair
Vintage Bassett Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parson Style Lounge Chairs - Pair

Vintage Bassett Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parson Style Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Bassett Furniture Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Style Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels
1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels

1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

, exudes a sense of vintage sophistication. The chair is upholstered in a soft, neutral fabric that

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s
A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s

A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Vintage Mid Century / Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s Features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Surrey, GB

A stunning pair of stackable Alvar Aalto chair 54/404, a padded variant of hallway chair 403

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s
Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s

Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

Vintage Chair from the 1960s–1970s Origin: Germany Maker: Unknown A beautifully restored vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

By James Peade, Drexel

Located in North Miami, FL

This unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Fully Upholstered Vintage Side Chairs from Flair by Bernhardt, a pair
Fully Upholstered Vintage Side Chairs from Flair by Bernhardt, a pair

Fully Upholstered Vintage Side Chairs from Flair by Bernhardt, a pair

By Flair

Located in North Canton, OH

Extraordinary Pair of Fully Upholstered Side Chairs from Flair by Bernhardt. Freshly and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Vintage Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage upholstered chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every vintage upholstered chair was constructed with great care. Find 144 options for an antique or vintage vintage upholstered chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage upholstered chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage upholstered chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage upholstered chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Full Bloom Cottage produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Upholstered Chair?

Prices for a vintage upholstered chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $440 and can go as high as $14,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,890.

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 Upholstered Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many 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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.