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Set of 4 Vitra chairs Charles & Ray Eames Plastic Armchair DAR RE
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering four beautiful “Plastic Armchairs” from Vitra for sale. The design comes from
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Maarten van Severen .03 Vitra Chairs in Wine-Red
By Maarten van Severen
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
to the examination of basic furniture types: chair, table, chaise lounge, shelving, cabinet. Van
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
MCM Post Modern Herman Miller Vitraviva / ViWtralux wool Eames Chair 1970s
By Herman Miller, Vitra
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare Vitramat Vitra chairs designed by Wolfgang Müller-Deisig for Herman Miller, with the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair of the second generation (1968-71) designed by Verner Panton in
Category
1960s Swiss Futurist Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Louis 20 Stackable Chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Delft, NL
Louis 20 stackable chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998.
4 Stackable chairs in brownish colour. A
Category
Late 20th Century European Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
By Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra, swivel chair, model AC1, designed by the Antonio Citterio
The swivel chair by the
Category
Late 20th Century German Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This remarkable set "Louis 20" chairs, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck for Vitra in 1994
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
2er Set Original Vitra All Plastic chair Jasper Morrison Stuhl Stühle
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Hiermit bieten wir ein 2er Set "All Plastic chairs" von Vitra aus dem Jahre 2018 zum Verkauf an
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
H 30.32 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red Leather and aluminium adjstable office chair by Alberto Meda for Vitra 1990
Perfect working
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Verner Panton, Orginal Heavy Fibreglass Black Stacking Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Black Vitra, expensive version stackable chair made out of fiberglas in heavy version.
Dimensions
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Design Vitra swivel armchair model EA 116 in black fabric
By Vitra
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing designer swivel armchair is the EA 116 model by Vitra, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
1950s Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Heart Cone” chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958, manufactured by Vitra
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
Cone Chair Verner Panton par Vitra en tissus rose fuchsia Design 1960
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in London, England
Fauteuil Cône chair de Verner Panton de couleur fuchsia.
Des accrocs sur la tranche sont à
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fabric
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra Eames aluminium lounge chair , model EA124
Eames Alu ( Eames Aluminium Group) Lounge
Category
20th Century Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chairs Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 2
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Pasadena, TX
White Panton chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
Captivated by the potential of
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
Vitra Eames Plastic Rocking Chair RE RAR by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitra Production Eames Plastic Armchair (RE RAR)
by Charles & Ray Eames
Poppy Red Shell with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Doornspijk, NL
pieces.
This chair was produced around 2000 by Vitra and has an wonderful brown leather upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.75 in W 32.25 in D 34 in
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful lounge chair, model EA 222, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Frank Gehry Side Chairs in corrugated cardboard Vitra - USA 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in London, GB
Edges Side Chair (1970). It is possible Gehry’s interest in found and everyday materials was inspired by
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Paper
H 32.29 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra HAL Wood Stühle mit Sitzpolstern zum Verkauf an. Die
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton chair, Luminescent, white, limited edition, on occasion of 50th
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
H 35 in W 20 in D 23 in
2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Pair of very nice lounge chairs model EA124 produced by Vitra and designed by Charles Eames.
The
Category
1990s German Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Set of four Frank Gehry Side Chairs in corrugated cardboard Vitra - USA 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in London, GB
Edges Side Chair (1970). It is possible Gehry’s interest in found and everyday materials was inspired by
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Paper
H 32.29 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Authentic "How high the moon" armchair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986.
The chair features a
Category
1990s German Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Metal
Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec, vitra
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec édition vitra
Conçue pour une utilisation à l'extérieur
Category
1990s French Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
PVC
Eames La Fonda chairs by Vitra, set of 2 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century fiberglass and fabric 'La fonda' chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
1990 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35 in W 59 in D 34 in
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Chrome
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
through Vitra, each chair is stamped and labeled for all three companies which offers a trifactor of
Category
20th Century English Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, fabricated in
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining chairs in very good condition with normal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor moosgrau
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein 2er Set Vitra Belleville Stapelstühle in der Farbe moosgrau zum Verkauf an. Die
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fabric
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor creme
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein 2er Set Vitra Belleville Stapelstühle in der Farbe creme zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Standar Chair SP by Jean Prouve for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
chair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. The SP is the result of a collaboration between Vitra and the
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Plastic
Easy Edges chair by Franck Gehry, Vitra, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in PARIS, FR
“Easy Edges” chair by Franck Gehry for Vitra, 1972
This very rare model from the "Easy edges
Category
1970s German Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Paper
Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather office chair with aluminum base, rotates on itself. Seat height: 52 cm. Stamped Vitra
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Other
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 Lounge Chair and EA223 Ottoman in Plume Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful lounge chair EA222 and matching ottoman EA223 belong to the famous Aluminum Series
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 53.55 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Verner Panton Amoebe Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amoebe Chair by Verner Panton, designed in the 70s. Labeled
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Fabric
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
4x Vitra Eames Aluminum Chair EA 108 – Classic in Black Hopsak, Swivel Base
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
For sale are four original Vitra Aluminum Chairs EA 108, featuring black Hopsak upholstery – a
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
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Vintage Vitra Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage vitra chair you’re looking for. A vintage vitra chair — often made from metal, plastic and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage vitra chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage vitra chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage vitra chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Vitra Chair?
A vintage vitra chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,315, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $28,400.
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 Vitra Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The height of a Vitra Standard chair is around 32.25 inches from the bottom of the legs to the top of the chair back. Its seat height is approximately 18.25 inches tall. Jean Prouvé originally designed the chair in 1934. Since then, the dining chair has evolved into one of the most famous classics of the French “constructeur.” The seat and backrest of this understated, iconic piece are available in various types of wood, and the metal frame comes in different colors. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Vitra Standard chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a Vitra chair is real, turn it over. Under the seat or base, you will find a name on a sticker, label or stamped directly on the piece. You can find images of authentic Vitra marks on trusted online resources and then compare them to those on your item to assess its authenticity. Next, research the specific type of chair that you have and learn about its key characteristics, such as its crafting techniques, materials and dimensions. You can use these traits as criteria for authenticating your chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your chair for you. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Vitra chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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