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How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?

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How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?
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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Mario Papperzini "Amalfi" Patio Chaise Lounge for John Salterini
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Papperzini "Amalfi" Patio Chaise Lounge for John Salterini
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Dining Table
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully handcrafted wrought iron dining table by renowned designer and manufacturer Salterini. This table was designed by Italian designer, Mario Papperzini, Expertly welded an...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Authentic pair of Italian of mid-century modern patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The iconic chairs feature...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

John Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Set, Oval Glass Top, 1940s, USA
By John Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sa...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Great Radar Hoop chair designed by Tempestini for Salterini, just powder coated in semi gloss black. Originally designed for outdoor use, suitable for indoor placement as well.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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