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Polished Leather Executive Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
executive revolving chair made by Excel contract furniture, Hickory North Carolina.
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Rosewood Chrome Table Desk by Tim Bates for Pieff Furniture
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bates and son David, and produced contract furniture for hospitals, coffee bars and canteens, and other
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Bryan Ashley
Located in Pasadena, TX
furniture, contract furniture, upholstered furniture and more.
Pair of rattan lounge chairs by Bryan
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
“Go Go” bar trolley by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast 70’s 80’s
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Padova, IT
the production of drawing tables, towards the world of design and contract furniture, contributing to
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
series produced by Vecta Contract Furniture in the 1970s.
The satin-polished aluminum tubular frame is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 76 in D 22.5 in
Set of Six 1980s Bola Chairs by Ron Kemnitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for their durable products targeted toward contract furniture customers (e.g. schools, hospitals
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sandler Seating c.1990s Chrome Upholstered Architectural Curved Bar Stools Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
furniture for the restaurant, hospitality and contract markets and soon became a leading player in the UK
Category
1990s European Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
1950's Beech Stickback Dining Chairs by Hiller, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Harlequin Set Of Dining Chairs By Hiller – Set Of Six. Hiller is one of Germany’s best known contract
Category
1950s Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Beech
Arspect-Spectrum Coat Rack Rare Edition 1974, Esh Wood Netherlands
By Arspect
Located in Oirlo, LI
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Over the years, Arspect increasingly focused on contract furniture, neglecting the retail trade and
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Ash
Vintage Modern Vecta Contract Brown Leather & Chrome Cantilever Pair of Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Topeka, KS
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Vecta Contract Furniture was founded over 50 years ago and was purchased by Steelcase in 2008. Steelcase
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 34.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Modern Chrome and White Marble Coffee Table Attributed to the Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Topeka, KS
Knoll, Herman Miller, Steelcase and other renowned contract furniture companies. Their line of furniture
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 15 in W 38 in D 38 in
Modern Glass Dining Table Brass Plated Connector Attributed to Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Topeka, KS
Knoll, Herman Miller, Steelcase and other renowned contract furniture companies. Their line of furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By KI Krueger International, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Topeka, KS
contract furniture market. In the 1980s the company changed hands and became Krueger, Inc. And, entered the
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
leading contract furniture manufacturers in the industry, KI creates ergonomic seating, occasional tables
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Modern Glass & Brass Double Pedestal Dining Table Attributed to Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
1960 to 2001. They offered their fine furniture and services to the contract interior design trade
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 72 in D 40 in
Contract of Mathieu Matégot & Artimeta, 1953
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contract between Matheiu Matégot and Artimeta International for the production in Holland of
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Paper
Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk
Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Modern Ming Style Lacquered Faux Goatskin Credenza By Hickory / White Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
southern furniture company to receive a government contract because of its commitment to excellent
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 75.25 in D 18 in
6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
utilize electricity. In 1905 they were awarded a contract with the US government to supply furniture to
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern. Item features off white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group 4 Prong Contract Base White Laminate Top Table
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dining Table Contract Base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early dining table with contract base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
The
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller "Base Contract" Dining Table , 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful dining table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
The table has a 5-spoke base made of polished cast aluminum with rubber feet and a Carrara marble top.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture 1997/8 edition
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Seattle, WA
it, hence the name. Baker Furniture USA was the only authorized manufacturer outside of Denmark, and
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history of a company, HK Furniture, and mid
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
”Skrindan” armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist for OPE furniture Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Klintehamn, SE
working for NK during many years.
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist was contracted as a designer for the Swedish
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Materials: Wood. Colors: Brown.
Made by Lane Altavista Virginia
About the Manufacturer: Lane Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 24.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
, Edgewood Furniture, competed with Knoll in contract settings, such as Gordon Bunschaft and SOM’s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.76 in W 149.01 in D 32.01 in
Rustic Ranch Oak Step End Table with 2 Drawers & Acorn Brown finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
frame with an Acorn Brown finish that is signature to A. Brandt Company furniture. The all-over
Category
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 22 in W 18 in D 32 in
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
debuted the Ranch Oak furniture in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Paul served as company president for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 36 in W 79 in D 32 in
Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Stool Acorn Brown Finish & Black-Brown Faux Leather Seat
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
solid ranch oak with an Acorn Brown finish that is signature to A. Brandt Company furniture. Acorn Brown
Category
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ranch Oak Drawered End Table Acorn Brown Finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
solid ranch oak with an Acorn Brown finish that is signature to A. Brandt Company furniture. Acorn Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage 4 Pc August Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Sectional Sofa & Lounge Arm Chair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
, American furniture designer Thomas Molesworthy created a popular range of upmarket Ranch Style furniture
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 36 in W 36 in D 27 in
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE TABLE BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TOP
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-20th Hollywood Regency Credenza or Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture comprised of an off-white painted top, ends & front of door frames; white gold embossed leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29 in W 72.5 in D 20.5 in
Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
finish signature to A. Brandt furniture. It features a fabulous drop front desktop with a black laminate
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Vintage Ranch Oak Pair of Small Credenzas or Buffet Cabinets, A. Brandt Company
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Company furniture. The natural oak finish was made by sealing the wood, double coating it with lacquer
Category
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 41 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency King Headboard Leather & Brass Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture. Comprised of white leather front panels with gilded trim and gold painted below, brass tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41 in W 80 in D 2 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
-produced contract furniture market[24] with the Ke-zu seating collection, which started with an "angular
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 35.24 in W 29.53 in D 17.92 in
French Maison Jansen Style Iron and Bronze Pedestal Table
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Guerlain
Located in Houston, TX
furniture the firm began by relying upon antiques and the furniture contracted to outside cabinetmakers. By
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Richard Schultz Vintage Petal End Table Knoll Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Teak
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
expand and contract with the weather." The tables were introduced by Knoll in Los Angeles in 1960 and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
contracting walnut. Sweet table with bentwood legs finished in ebony lacquer. Dunbar metal table attached to
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
, Charles and Ray devised a new contract base, which combined all of the functions of a contract base in two
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather & Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
diffusion of modern furniture, especially from 1959 onwards when it signed a contract with Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 27.6 in W 39.4 in D 26.8 in
1986 Memphis Style Game and Dining Tables Glossy Black Gray Cream Lacquer
By Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
contract work in the USA in 1986. These three tables are an example of very functional Memphis style
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Felt, Wood
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Tropitone was founded in 1954 to serve the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs and
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Oval Coffee Tables - Chrome Steel And Marble - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
salotto o come pratici elementi di arredo per spazi living e contract. La loro estetica essenziale ma
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Infinity Mirror - Handmade Prototype - Italy - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
soggiorni, ingressi o camere da letto di lusso.
Arricchire l'estetica di hotel boutique o ambienti contract
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
furniture exporter, they landed prestigious contracts furnishing fine houses, hotels, embassies etc. Among
Category
20th Century Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William Armbruster Monumental Five-Seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offic
By William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson. His company, Edgewood Furniture, competed with Knoll in contract settings, such as Gordon
Category
1960s American Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.75 in W 149 in D 32 in
The "Tsu Chairs" Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
American made furniture. For over 90 years Brueton has produced signature furnishings working with some of
Category
1970s American Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tufted Midcentury Armchairs in the Style of Dunbar, a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Great pair of tufted midcentury armchairs made by The Franklin Furniture Co. of
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback sofa in cream Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
By Madsen & Schubell, Bovenkamp
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp to work for them end 1950’s begin of the 1960’s
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
H 33.08 in W 64.97 in D 25.6 in
Hector Aguilar Center Table Made in Mezquite Wood
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
became a huge success in 1943, when they secured a contract with an American jewelry company, Coro. They
Category
1940s Mexican Industrial Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Gold Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
manufactured great furniture for large and small companies, government agencies and even U.S. Presidents. In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Upholstered Walnut Bench in the Style of Greta Grossman Danish Modern (B)
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid-century bench with upholstered button top cushion in a soft gray Cream woven contract fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Upholstered Walnut Bench in the Style of Greta Grossman Danish Modern (A)
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid-century bench with upholstered button top cushion in a soft gray Cream woven contract fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Dressing Mirror by Betty Joel English circa 1930
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Item Number: 902227
Betty Joel was one of London's leading furniture retailers and designers in the
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
with the new shells, Charles and Ray devised a new contract base, which combined all of the functions
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contracts Furniture
Materials
Steel
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage contracts furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and aluminum. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A piece of vintage contracts furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one item from our selection of vintage contracts furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Contracts Furniture?
Prices for a piece of vintage contracts furniture start at $89 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $2,145.
Questions About Vintage Contracts Furniture
- Is vintage furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To find out how much vintage furniture is worth, look at the history of sale prices for comparable pieces on trusted online platforms. You can begin your research by determining the maker of your furniture. Since the condition of your furniture will also impact its value, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 30, 2024One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.
Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.
In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.
Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.