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Vintage Modern White Molded Plastic Chairs Style of Kartell 4850 by Castiglioni
By Kartell
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage pair of modern white molded plastic chairs in the style of Kartell’s 4850 chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.25 in W 21 in D 29 in
Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair (1950) in a durable, 100 percent recyclable
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair - Set of 12
By Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 12 vintage MCM swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
'Umbo' Red Molded Plastic Stacking Chair Set by Kay LeRoy Ruggles
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of 4 shiny molded plastic chairs in bright red. Designed and produced in the mid- 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Eames "DCM" Molded Plywood Chairs for Herman Miller in Rare Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bent plywood chairs produced by Herman Miller and designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Molded Plywood DCM Chairs, Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage chairs fabricated from molded plywood seats and backs attached to a metal base, creating a
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Molded Plastic X-Base Shell Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century molded plastic x-base shell chairs - pair.
Measures: 24.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group
By Laverne Originals, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Buttercup chair from The Invisible Group, designed by Erwine and Estelle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
H 23.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Vtg Beige Molded Plastic Chrome Metal Base Stacking School Side Chair, Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage beige molded plastic chrome metal base stacking school side chair - Single. Listing is for
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vancouver, BC
as art.
Solid, stackable, and colorful, this chair reflects a late-1960s enthusiasm for modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 19.89 in
Vtg Beige Molded Plastic Chrome Metal Base Stacking School Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage beige molded plastic chrome metal base stacking school side chair - Set of 4. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Four Vintage Eames Chairs Contractor Swivel Base for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of four Eames chairs contractor swivel base for Herman Miller in their original condition, the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sanatorium in Finland in 1932, these iconic chairs in molded Birch feature finger-jointing details in arms
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Herbert Von Thaden And Donald Lewis Jordan Molded Birch Plywood Chairs Model 102
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 1940s Mid Century Modern Molded Plywood Dining Chairs Made In The USA, Also Know As The Model 102
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
German Flötotto and Pagholz Set of Six Stacking Chairs of Molded Plywood 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto, Pagholz
Located in Aarhus C, DK
chairs are made of molded nut brown plywood with lacquer. Legs of chromium plated metal.
Nice vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sanatorium in Finland in 1932, these iconic chairs in molded Birch feature finger-jointing details in arms
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Cherner Chair with a unique cowhide cover
By Norman Cherner
Located in Paris, FR
Super rare Cherner chair: a 1958 Design Icon in a unique cowhide cover.
Steam-bent walnut wood
Category
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990
By Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite pair of oak finered plywood low easy chairs, a perfect blend of style
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Wood Leather Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage Norman Cherner plycraft bent wood leather chairs
Norman Cherner studied and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
forms. Instead of fiberglass, the chair was made from molded rubber.
A vintage lounge chair designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Peter Ghyczy GN2 Chair 1970 Space Age Vintage Lounge Polyurethane Ochre Yellow
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This GN2 garden chair is one of Peter Ghyczy's most acclaimed design pieces. This variant in Ochre
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Lounge Chair Peter Ghyczy GN2 Vintage 1970's Space Age Polyurethane Yellow Ochre
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
collection, this chair has evolved into a coveted vintage piece. Questions or interest such as a bid, can be
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
1 Vintage Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. All chairs are made of pressure-molded sliced veneer. Bases
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass parchment white shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Charles Eames Eiffel Tower Fiberglass Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base and molded fiberglass seats. Stylish vintage modern comfort makes this matching pair the perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen style conference chairs features a unique vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
the first molded plastic chairs created.
The chairs are in very good vintage condition. Stamped by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Terracotta Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s Eames terracotta fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases, designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
-Century Modern era. The design of the chairs consists of a backrest and a seat made of molded white
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Rare White Paul McCobb Origami Chair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on very scarce
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
1 Restored Vintage Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
` molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s, Vintage Cesare Leonardi Ribbon Chairs, Set of 2
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Monrovia, CA
provides a slight spring.
Excellent vintage condition, 1961 ribbon chairs are vintage with slight signs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Unique Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pagholz Flototto Stacking Chair Set of 14 chairs, 1970
By Pagholz
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
your interior. The chair is made of molded plastic and rests on a stylish chrome sled base, which
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The first chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the DCW changed mid century modernism forever. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of four Robin Day 'Polo' Sled, Stackable Chairs, 1960s Indoor and Outdoor
By Robin Day
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Ash Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The first chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the DCW changed mid century modernism forever. This ash
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Vik, Ter 1 Orange Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Vik–Ter 1 dining chairs comprised of black iron frames
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Eaton’s and other Canadian retailers. The formula was the same, a single injection molded chair seat with
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Brown Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark circa 1970
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brown leather lounge chairs.
This pair show cases a traditional molded
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
H 39 in W 33.25 in D 29 in
Early Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Birch Plywood Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
2nd generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Produced by Herman Miller circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Swedish Set of Six Vintage Side Chairs w/ Pierce-Carved Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
of vintage chairs from Sweden each feature gracefully round chair backs with pierce-carved splat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stunning Velasquez Vintage Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Mimo Padova Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very comfortable Velasquez lounge chair in its original cognac leather. Stunning patina!
Produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 37.8 in D 39.77 in
Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair 1960s
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
About as iconic as they come. The Eames 670, more commonly known as the Eames Lounge Chair was the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 37.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Giroflex during the 1960s. The molded, rounded frame is made of bent wood and finished in a warm colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.16 in W 34.26 in D 26.78 in
Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
1st generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Produced by Evans Plywood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
H 27 in W 22 in D 24 in
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Vintage Molded Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage molded chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage molded chairs — often made from plastic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. We have 934 antique and vintage vintage molded chairs in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage molded chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vintage molded chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern vintage molded chairs are of considerable interest. Many vintage molded chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced popular vintage molded chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Molded Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,196, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $60,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Vintage Molded Chairs
- What is a vintage sugar mold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage sugar mold is a product used to make sugar cones, known as piloncillo, from liquid sugar. The cones were easy to store before processing methods for sugar materialized. This is how sugar was once sold. . Vintage sugar molds come in various colors and sizes, but they are mostly made out of wood. They can also be used decoratively or to hold candles.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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