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An Alf Svensson “Contour One” Chair by Ljungs Industrier
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The "Contour One" chair, a masterpiece crafted by Ljungs Industrier for Alf Svensson, epitomizes
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1950s Swedish Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

1972 Frank Gehry 'Contour' Rocking Lounge Chair by Easy Edges Inc.
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1970s 'Contour' rocking lounge chair by the famous architect Frank Gehry for Easy Edges, Inc
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Rare Contour 1 chair by Alf Svensson for Ljund, Sweden 1950s
By Artifort, Alf Svensson
Located in ECHT, NL
Very rare reclining lounge chair. Designed in the 1950s by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Ljund
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman The chair
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
model is very similar to the later designed Model 175E 'Sculptured Walnut Contoured Chair' aka 'The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four (4) Rosewood Contoured Dining Chairs After Arne Vodder, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Elegant, minimal and wonderful to sit in. Constructed from rosewood with a contoured back design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Set of Four '4' Ergonomic Contoured Dining Chairs by Shou Andersen in Teak Wood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of solid teak these exquisite dining chairs, designed by Shou Andersen, are equal parts
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced
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1970s American Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Set of Four '4' Mid Century Danish Modern Contoured Oak Dining Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Elegant, well build and glowing in rich shade of honey oak wood. The seats are found in their original black vinyl upholstered and are set on a solid oak frame. Circa. 1960s. ---Dim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Leisure Group Contour Chaise Lounges
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of three Richard Schultz for Knoll contour chaise lounges. First introduced in 1966 as part of
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Circa 1970s/1980s production. Also perfect as a desk chair or occasional chair. Molded wood contours
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contoured Ladder Back Armchair in Teak, Torbjørn Afdal, Vamo, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
accent chair. Torbjørn Afdal was a Norwegian born designer who graduated from the Norwegian National
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Deco Mohair Club Chairs - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
and follow the contour of the chairs. Mahogany cabriole front legs and rectangular, splayed back legs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Mid-Century Rob Parry Avanti Lounge Chair, Black Skai, Rosewood Armrests
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rob Parry designed the Avanti lounge chair in the 1960s for Dutch manufacturer Gelderland, creating
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

Marco Zanusso Lady Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dublin, IE
, upholstered seating, offering both comfort and aesthetic sophistication. The chair’s elegant contours are
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
introduced already in 1950. The chair features organic contours and elegant styling. These chairs are a
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Roma, IT
A striking set of four “S” Chairs, designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Cappellini in the 1990s
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1990s Italian Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Br50 Tulip Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Featuring Saarinen's signature pedestal base and contoured design, these chairs blend form and function
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Sculpted Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Kagan's 'Contour Rocking Chair' of the 1950s. Please confirm location.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli
Located in South Charleston, WV
Knoll Textiles, blue with welt cording that contours to the seat. These chairs look immaculate and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Sculptural side chair by Jochen Kirschstein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
much a work of art as it is a seating solution. The chair’s gentle, ergonomic contours provide
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1990s German Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Sculptural side chair by Jochen Kirschstein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
much a work of art as it is a seating solution. The chair’s gentle, ergonomic contours provide
Category

1990s Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Sculptural side chair by Jochen Kirschstein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
much a work of art as it is a seating solution. The chair’s gentle, ergonomic contours provide
Category

1990s German Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Sculptural side chair by Jochen Kirschstein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
much a work of art as it is a seating solution. The chair’s gentle, ergonomic contours provide
Category

1990s German Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Sculptural side chair by Jochen Kirschstein
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
much a work of art as it is a seating solution. The chair’s gentle, ergonomic contours provide
Category

1990s German Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Maxwell Yellen Walnut & Wrought Iron Lounge Chair
By Maxwell Yellen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seat and seat back, with walnut square blocks lining the entire chair that contour to your body. Each
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Vintage High-back Chairs By Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contoured silhouettes, these chairs are more than seating—they're functional sculpture. Every angle reveals
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Upholstered Tweed Slipper Chairs, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
contoured backs and gently sloped, armless profiles. Chairs are upholstered in original textured tweed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti, Fristho, William Watting
Located in Dronten, NL
"Rungstedlund" chair, the "Contour" chair, and the "Kassandra" dining chair.
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Brass

Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zevenaar, NL
style. Examples include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and the Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Beech

Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
sophistication, with sweeping winged sides and a gracefully contoured silhouette. Chairs feature beautifully
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Adjustable in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko ‘Kashiwado’ Chair in Japanese Cedar
By Cortendorf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
robust and substantial silhouette with distinct contoured features. The chair is crafted using the end
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Cedar

Postmodern Design Lounge Chair Groeten uit Holland by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
editions. With its generous proportions and bold contours, the chair stands as both functional seating and
Category

1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of "Tentazione" chairs in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
"Tentazione, pair of chairs - model 685 represents a significant work by the acclaimed designer
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
- the comfort of the contoured seat - make this rocking chair a desirable element of any interior
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20th Century Austrian French Provincial Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Beech

One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
you to sit and relax. Crafted from fine Maple veneer, the chair's graceful contours are accentuated by
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1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Maple

Jeffry Mann Handmade Studio Craft Rocking Chair in California Black Walnut 1985
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisitely crafted studio rocking chair by Colorado artisan Jeffry Mann is a masterful homage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Dutch Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chair by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Almelo, NL
craftsmanship, and expressive, architectural lines. This striking lounge chair features a contoured seat and
Category

1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'DSC 106' Stacking Dining Chairs, c 1965, Signed
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Castelli in the 1970s. These iconic 'DSC 106' chairs feature gently contoured molded oak plywood seats and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern, stylish high back, bird lounge chair and ottoman designed by Harry
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Louis XV-Style Side Chair with Floral Carving and Patterned Fabric
Located in Yonkers, NY
, the woodwork has been aged to highlight its soft contours and carved accents. The chair is
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, textured surface, lends a unique tactile and visual appeal to the chairs. It catches the contours of the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Vintage Teak Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of 8 Danish modern style dining chairs. These chairs feature contoured backrests with
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ scuffs. Sharp, sleek lines defined by the dramatically contoured legs and chair frame. The original steel
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak White Lounge Chair Domus by Inge Andersson
By Inge Andersson, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
has a thick and distinct weave. The contoured design of the chair makes it very comfortable. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chair
Located in High Point, NC
In the dynamic design landscape of 1960s Belgium, this bleached oak dining chair epitomizes the
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Oak

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6727-3G Lounge Chairs for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
wider, more inviting seat with a 3 star rotating base. The fine lines and contours found on the FK chair
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia, New Fabric, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
the dramatic contoured base of the chair. Newly upholstery in Grey Expressions by Lineage
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Four 1960s Danish Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Johannes Andersen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
. The understated quality belies the sophistication of these chairs. The fine contours of the backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Set of Four (4) Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Afromosia & Original Fabric, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
A Danish Modern contoured set of dining chairs constructed from afromsia wood with it's original
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Constructed of a steel frame with solid, contoured walnut arms, the chairs also feature a sprung seat and back
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage American Maple Swivel Banker’s or Typist Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functionality and durability, the chair has a contoured seat and curved backrest, offering comfort for long
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Black Leather and Chrome steel Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
merging to form a backrest with filigree contours. The legs of the chairs are finely designed and create a
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Chrome

Fantôme Office Chair by Marie-Christine Dorner for Montis, Netherlands, 1990s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
-Christine Dornerbalances sculptural form with refined ergonomics. The chair’s softly contoured leather seat
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Arthur Espenet 'Wishbone' Armchairs in Hyedua Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
” joinery added a striking visual and structural detail to the design. Though the chair’s contours were
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Contour Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage contour chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every vintage contour chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage contour chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage contour chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage contour chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Grant Featherston and Alf Svensson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Contour Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage contour chair at 1stDibs is $5,811, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $45,000 for the 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 Contour Chair
  • 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.