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Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Single side chair from France completely upholstered in a lush emerald colored green velvet. The
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Velvet "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage velvet “barrel” swivel lounge chairs in the style of Monteverdi Young, circa
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Hollywood Regency "Asymmetrical" Velvet Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage Hollywood Regency “Asymmetrical” velvet chairs manufactured in the United States
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Turquoise Checkered Velvet Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage barrel chair, newly reupholstered in checkered fabric. Very comfortable. A
Category
20th Century Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Vintage office chair, blue velvet 1970's
Located in Milano, IT
with a new layer of foam and blue velvet fabric.
Check out our vintage Collection too, based on the
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Leopard Velvet Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning pair of vintage boho leopard velvet swivel chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Orange Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone orange structure velvet. Abrasion resistance category A
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Regency Cut Velvet Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Cut Velvet Bergere Chairs. Featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Red Heart Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
prepare also bigger sets 2, 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
James Mont Style Vintage Oversized Brown Velvet Chair
By James Mont
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage curved brown oversized chair in James Mont style with wood legs and velvet upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Vintage Red Velvet Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage red velvet Italian lounge chairs. Italy, circa 1980s with inspired Mid-Century
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tomlinson Hollywood Regency Crushed Velvet Lounge Chair
By Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing crushed velvet lounge chair with exposed wood base by Tomlinson Furniture circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Postmodern Milo Baughman Boldido Lounge Chair In Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Milo Baughman Boldido Lounge Chair in Velvet
Inspired by the Italian Boldisimo
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Luigi Scremin Vintage White Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely vintage white wood chairs designed by Luigi Scremin in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2.
Pair of vintage Art Deco curved arm chairs
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Orange Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone orange cotton-velvet (color 07). Abrasion resistance
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Boho Ruched Velvet Crane Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage velvet arm chairs. A deep red velvet with a ruched detail along
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Caramel Velvet Vintage Papa Bear Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful velvet caramel colored vintage chair. Beautiful proportions and comfortable.
Same era as
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Italian Ochre Cotton Velvet and Brass Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist lounge/arm chairs in original ochre cotton velvet upholstery (ca
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Brass
Vintage Castro Convertibles Blue Velvet Armchairs Mid Century Accent chairs
By Castro Convertibles
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Elevate your home décor with these exquisite Vintage Castro Convertibles Blue Velvet Armchairs, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 23 in W 30 in D 25.5 in
Mid Century Vintage Gray Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone blue structure velvet. Abrasion resistance category A
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone blue structure velvet. Abrasion resistance category A
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Faux Shagreen Armless Side Chair with Velvet Gray Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This super chic vintage shagreen side chair with velvet gray seat is a great contemporary addition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Shagreen, Velvet
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
(color 31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Modern Velvet and Brass Swivel Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of swivel lounge chairs, recently recovered in a gold colored velvet. Features clean
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samspel Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samspel chair is one of Swedish master Carl
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samsas Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samsas Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samsas chair is one of Swedish master Carl
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Wool, Beech
Large Vintage Black Rattan Porter Chair with Black Velvet Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
port holes. The seat is covered by a black velvet cushion for comfort. The chair offers a charming
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Paint
Vintage Velvet Bent Wood Rocking Chair and Ottoman by BioForm
Located in Denver, CO
velvet upholstery. No stains, rips, or tears. Original BioForm tag on the backside of the head rest
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Laminate, Wood, Bentwood
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Brass Side Chairs Chiavari Green Velvet Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood regency Style Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari side chairs or chairs pair duo two ( 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Brass
H 36.42 in W 16.34 in D 17.92 in
Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone olive green structure velvet. Abrasion resistance
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian Velvet in the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian Velvet in the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of five vintage Italian chairs in original orange velvet fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of vintage allure with our extraordinary Set of Five Vintage Italian Chairs from
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chrome Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Cy Mann Milo Baughman
By Cy Mann
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1970s Chrome Cy Mann Milo Baughman Design Style Lounge Chair With Blue Velvet Upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Black Vintage Club Chairs in Velvet and Vinyl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking pair of rolling club chairs with contrasting vinyl and velvet upholstery, perfect for
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s.
Dimensions
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
room chairs.
Italian production, 1980s/1990s.
Re-upholstered in quality Italian green velvet material
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Arne Norell Velvet and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Chrome
Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular element or sofa or lounge chair model Rhombos from stitched velvet fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Fabric
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Yellow Velvet Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Catania, CT
Very good general condition with normal trace of age and use. Re-upholstered in yellow velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 27.17 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. High quality wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in W 23 in D 32 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern mocha colored velvet club or lounge chair in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Pair of Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poul Kjærholm, Shiro Kuramata, Anton Lorenz, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Chrome Chairs.
Newly upholstered vintage chairs in Italian cotton velvet. Please
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Wide Vintage Italian Metal and Velvet Lounge Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek Italian lounge chair in chenille velvet and metal by Augusto Bozzi for Fratelli Saporiti (ca
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 28.25 in W 35.75 in D 33 in
VINTAGE SET OF FOUR WOODEN BALLOON BACK DINING CHAiRS WITH VELVET SEAT
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Set Of Four Wooden Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Category
20th Century British Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Cherry Blue Velvet Dining Room Chairs 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage four (4) dining room chairs from cherry wood and seats covered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ten Beech Velvet Grey Blue Dining Chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of ten vintage dining chairs or armchairs from grey stained beech
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Vintage velvet wide seat lounge chairs in the style of Ligne Roset
Located in Asheville, NC
Wide seat armchairs recovered green velvet fabric.
33’W x 33”D x 27”H x 14”SH x 18”ArmH
Price is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech, Velvet
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 35 in W 30 in D 31 in
Set of Four Mid Century Vintage Gray Heart Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone olive green structure velvet. Abrasion resistance
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone blue structure velvet. Abrasion resistance category A
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
.
This pair of cone side chairs is newly covered with pastel blue velvet fabric and so the duo shows
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Pair vintage Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs 802 upholstered in Fendi Casa Velvet
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of very elegant vintage Lounge Chairs in the style of Carlo de Carli model ‘802’ chairs. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
A
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Brass
H 126 in W 59 in D 48 in
Set of Eight Vintage Chairs in Red Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful red velvet gives
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Vintage Chairs in Orange Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a orange beautiful velvet
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Vintage Chairs in Yellow Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a yellow beautiful velvet
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Orange Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a orange beautiful velvet
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
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Vintage Velvet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage velvet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every vintage velvet chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage velvet chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage velvet chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage velvet chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Drexel and Bernhardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Velvet Chair?
Prices for a vintage velvet chair start at $1 and top out at $26,575 with the average selling for $2,902.
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 Velvet Chair
- 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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