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Single old armchair At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Old armchair in wood and havana leather. France, 1930.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Single old armchair At Cost Price
Single old armchair At Cost Price
H 25.99 in W 25.2 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair 1950s Italian Design Wood Fabric
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular original old armchair, 1950, Italian design.
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Paire of armchairs by Maxime old circa 1947
By Maxime Old
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Rare paire of armchairs by Maxime Old, model : Conversation N°312, circa 1947, in oak and velvet
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Paire of armchairs by Maxime old circa 1947
Paire of armchairs by Maxime old circa 1947
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box
Category

20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Rare Velvet Upholstered Oak Lounge Armchair by Maxime Old.
By Maxime Old
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare velvet upholstered oak lounge armchair by Maxime Old. France: circa 1947 Ref: Identical model
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Oak

Maxime Old Attributed Art Deco Beech and Leather Armchair, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maxime Old attributed Art Deco beech and leather armchair, circa 1940.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory child high back Armchairs with a woven seat and barrel back
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20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Bleached Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs After a Model by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of bleached mahogany upholstered armchairs after a model by Maxime old. brand new upholstered.
Category

1970s French Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Oak Armchair in the Style of Maxime Old, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco oak armchair in the style of Maxime Old, circa 1940.
Category

1940s European Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat
Category

20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" Armchairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Hickory

Pair of Old Hickory Wooden Low Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory style (1930s) low slung Armchairs with hickory wood frame and
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1930s American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Hickory

Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Coffee Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Two matching Maxime Old armchairs are available (not included in price - see last picture).
Category

1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tinted oak Art Deco armchairs with inclined backrests ending in coils and openwork armrests
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Silk, Oak

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 34.25 in
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Mahogany Arm Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco ebonized mahogany bridge armchairs by Maxime Old. Price includes
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Rococo Style Armchairs, circa 100 Years Old
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming pair of Rococo style armchairs, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and
Category

20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category

1940s American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box
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1940s American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Hickory

Pair of Old French Renovated Armchairs in Black
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of old French renovated armchairs in black. These old wooden chairs have a beautiful carved
Category

20th Century Swedish Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Very beautiful old Chesterfield armchair full of patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully seated Chesterfield armchair with an amazing appearance due to its
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20th Century English Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

ISA Bergamo Italian Midcentury Armchairs Velvet Gold Old, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
ISA Bergamo Italian midcentury armchairs velvet gold old, 1950s.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Brass

Recently reupholstered old English armchair in dark sheep leather color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful old English armchair that has been recently reupholstered with lovely
Category

1960s Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Tuscan Spanish Revival Mahogany Old World Armchair Houndstooth Plaid Italian"
Located in Dayton, OH
Old world Tuscan style armchair with scrolled arms and legs. Features acanthus leaf carvings and a
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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Beautiful old sheep leather armchair with a positively lived-in character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning sheep leather armchair with a beautiful patina and charming details
Category

1990s Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Minimal Old Italian Armchair 1950s Round Rounded Armrests Black and Brown
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal old Italian armchair 1950s round rounded armrests black and brown.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wool, Walnut

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
H 25.01 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A Rare Adrian Pearsall armchair. Some wear to the original finish. I will apply some basic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
Rare Adrian Pearsall Armchair
H 34.75 in W 27 in D 22 in
Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
Located in Auckland, AUK
A Pair [FLER] 'KARINGA' armchairs in good original condtion. [Mathcing Daybed for auction too
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1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
H 40.56 in W 27.96 in D 31.11 in
Antique Syrian Inlay Arm Chair w/ Old Needlepoint
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Syrian chair with beautiful inlay and old needlepoint cushion.
Category

20th Century Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 18th century style Italian walnut armchairs. Good carved details with pegged joinery. Hand
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Cane, Cotton, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
H 36 in W 23 in D 20 in
Leather Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An old Portuguese chestnut armchair in pleat and leather.
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Leather Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
H 34.65 in W 17.6 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a
Category

20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
H 34 in W 23 in D 35.5 in
Mid Century Armchair from Ton, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This armchair was produced by the Czechoslovakian company TON in the 1960s. The beech elements have
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Armchair from Ton, 1960s
Mid Century Armchair from Ton, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1965. Beautifully shaped
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Syrian Armchair With Inlay Moorish Designs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly decorated Syrian armchair featuring intricate marquetry hand carved detail and mother of
Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

20th Century French Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden upholstered armchair created in 20th Century France. This high-backed armchair oozes both
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
By Mogens Koch
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An older and more traditional occasional chair in white oak and leather. Newly restored and in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Brass

Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Old Deckchair No. 404 by W.H. Gispen
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
In 1936 W.H. designed this deckchair for the SS Nieuw Amsterdam, a luxury passenger boat. This one is produced between 1953 and 1966. It is made of chrome tubular steel and rattan....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Old Deckchair No. 404 by W.H. Gispen
Old Deckchair No. 404 by W.H. Gispen
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 37.41 in
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable armchair model 57 in teak, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Argelato, BO
armchair with great scenographic impact, with innovative but very elegant lines, capable of adapting well
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Steel

Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Denmark, 1950s Beautifully made teak armchair with gently curved armrests and coiled spring seat
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1950s North American Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Vintage pair of armchairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs reupholstered with an old pink velvet by Dédar. Italy, 1970s.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage pair of armchairs At Cost Price
Vintage pair of armchairs At Cost Price
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Polish Armchairs Model 5825, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Armchair Model 5825 manufactured in the 1960s in Poland. Armchair with a unique Scandinavian form
Category

1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Polish Armchairs Model 5825, 1960s
Mid Century Polish Armchairs Model 5825, 1960s
H 27.17 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Chrome-plated armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Beech

Dessin Fournir Armchair with Red Bouclé Upholstery
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic and modern armchair by furniture manufacturer Dessin Fournir combines sharp lines with
Category

Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Characteristic sheep leather armchair with amazing colors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this armchair exudes character. This stunning sheep leather armchair offers a seating
Category

1970s Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Frits Henningsen: Armchair with carved mahogany frame
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Armchair with carved mahogany frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Armchair from Ton, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair was produced by the Czechoslovak company TON in the 1960s. The beech elements have
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Armchair from Ton, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair was produced by the Czechoslovak company TON in the 1960s. The beech elements have
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930
3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 54.73 in
Mid-Century Czechoslovak Armchair from Ton, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair was produced by the Czechoslovak company TON in the 1960s. The beech elements have
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair
By Ilana Goor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful iron and leather armchair by the talented Israeli designer Ilana Goor. This chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Iron

Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
By Axel Larsson
Located in London, GB
An astonishingly visually-light armchair designed by Axel Larsson in 1936 for AB Svenska
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Oak, Leather

Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Isamu Kenmochi Armchair No. 207, Akita Mokko
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An armchair model "No. 207" by the Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) in black lacquered
Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Wood

Isamu Kenmochi Armchair No. 207, Akita Mokko
Isamu Kenmochi Armchair No. 207, Akita Mokko
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Finn Østergaard Armchair for Kvist Møbler, Denmark
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair by Danish designer Finn Østergaard. Model "Linie" Made by Kvist Møbler Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Model 300-139 Armchair from Swarzędz Factory, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair was produced by the Polish company Swarzędzka Furniture Factory in 60 s. The armchair
Category

1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair mid-century solid wood sculpted armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore
Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Sycamore

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore
Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Armchair

Materials

Sycamore

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Old Vintage Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old vintage armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old vintage armchair — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an old vintage armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each old vintage armchair bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old vintage armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Old Hickory Furniture Company, Maxime Old and George Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Vintage Armchair?

The average selling price for an old vintage armchair at 1stDibs is $3,773, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $38,000 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 Old Vintage Armchair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How old something needs to be in order to be considered vintage is at least 20 years. For jewelry, furniture and decorative objects, vintage items are less than 100 years old; those produced more than a century ago are antique. Typically, clothing and accessories made two decades ago or more are classified as vintage, as antique is rarely applied to fashion. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage apparel, jewelry, furniture and other items.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, a 20-year-old Rolex would be considered vintage by most people. Generally, timepieces that are at least 20 years old are thought of as vintage. And as collecting vintage watches gains steam as a hobby, other venerable brands including Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega have been mining their archives of late, reissuing mid-century models and resurrecting design elements with retro appeal. Find a variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.