How do I cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair’s seat?

You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.

How can I tell if a chair is vintage?

Many 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.

How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?

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.

How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?

To 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?

To 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.

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.

Cord Chairs Vintage

Fdb Mobler

Hans Wegner Oak Dining Chair

Moller Papercord

Mid Century Rope Lounge Chairs

Wood Chair Spindles Mid Century

Woven Danish Paper Cord

French Childrens Chair

Niels Otto Moller Set Of Dining Chairs

Category

1960s Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord

Pair of Modern Gio Ponti Style Black Ladder Back Woven Cord Dining Chairs

$1,300 / set

Hans J. Wegner CH25 Lounge Chair in Oak and Naturel Cord for Carl Hansen Søn

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hans J. Wegner CH25 lounge chair designed in 1950 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Cord

Hans J. Wegner CH25 Lounge Chair in Oak and Naturel Cord for Carl Hansen Søn

$4,500

Set of 4 Danish or Swedish Wood and Woven Cord Seat Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Houston, TX

Set of 4 Danish or Swedish wood and woven cord seat dining chairs. The cord seats are freshly done!

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Wood

Set of 4 Danish or Swedish Wood and Woven Cord Seat Dining Chairs

$1,950 / set

Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

A set of six Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen

$4,500 / set

Set of six chairs in steel and elastic cord, René Herbst, 1970s

By René Herbst

Located in PARIS, FR

Set of six "Sandows" dining chairs, model "101," in chrome-plated steel and black elastic cord, by

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Metal

Set of six chairs in steel and elastic cord, René Herbst, 1970s

$4,847

Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Teak Paper Cord Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice set of 4 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by J.L

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Teak Paper Cord Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960

$2,393 / set

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Danish Wood and Cord Barstools Countertop Height

By Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint

Located in Houston, TX

Set of four wooden barstools with cord accents made in the Danish Mid-Century Modern style. Counter

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Danish Wood and Cord Barstools Countertop Height

$1,800 / set

Set of Four Modern Hans Wegner Teak and Woven Cord Dining Chairs Model CH23

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Houston, TX

Set of four teak and woven cord dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Four Modern Hans Wegner Teak and Woven Cord Dining Chairs Model CH23

$3,950 / set

Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Diego, CA

This chair is an excellent example of why Wegner's designs have set the standard. This set of 6

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen

$7,196 / set

Mid-Century Modern Danish Neils Moller Set of 4 Cord Rope Side Dining Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a phenomenal set of four, curved wood side dining chairs, with cord rope

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord

Mid-Century Modern Danish Neils Moller Set of 4 Cord Rope Side Dining Chairs

$2,400 / set

Danish Modern Jute Cord "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern, 1950s, Ringstol lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø are walnut stained birch

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Jute, Birch

Danish Modern Jute Cord "Ringstol" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø

$12,000

Danish Paper Cord Dining Chairs Arne Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Otley, GB

teak backrest. The seats are in original paper cord rope. The dining chairs are an iconic design, ooze

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord

Danish Paper Cord Dining Chairs Arne Hovmand Olsen

$4,111

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, circa 1953, in Beech and Paper Cord

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Illums Bolighus

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans J Wegner, Wishbone Chair, model CH24, made by Carl Hansen circa 1953 and retailed by

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, circa 1953, in Beech and Paper Cord

$1,201

Set of 10 Oak Paper Cord "Church Chairs" by Viggo Hardie-Fischer, Denmark

By Sorø Møbelfabrik

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Denmark during the 1950s. Chair model in the manner of Kaare Klint designs. Oak frame with paper cord

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 10 Oak Paper Cord "Church Chairs" by Viggo Hardie-Fischer, Denmark

$6,583 / set

Six Original 1960s Niels O. Møller Model 75 Oak Chairs with Cord Plaiting Seats

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in München, DE

Six original Niels O. Møller dining chairs made of oak and a seat made of woven cord. Model 75

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

Six Original 1960s Niels O. Møller Model 75 Oak Chairs with Cord Plaiting Seats

$4,548 / set

Set of Eight AM Mobler Model 501 Chairs Vintage Danish Teak and Paper Cord

By AM Mobler

Located in London, GB

Stunning set of eight, model 501, dining chairs by Danish manufacturer A.M. Mobler. Produced in

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Eight AM Mobler Model 501 Chairs Vintage Danish Teak and Paper Cord

$3,843 / set

Oak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Paper cord woven across an open wood frame has been used to form the seats of Danish chairs since

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Oak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark ca 1950s

$3,600

Pair of Niels Møller Oak and Paper Cord "Model 404" Dining Chairs, 1970 s

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Niels Møller Oak and Paper Cord "Model 404" Dining Chairs, 1970 s

$1,150 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rope Cord and Wood Folding Chairs Hans Wegner Style

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent pair of low, folding chairs, made of rope cord and wood, in

Category

1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rope Cord and Wood Folding Chairs Hans Wegner Style

$3,600

Pair of Teak with Danish Cord Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Teak with Danish Cord Lounge Chairs Hans Wegner Design, Carl Hansen and Son Maker

Category

1950s Danish Cord Chairs Vintage

Pair of Teak with Danish Cord Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

$7,700

Vintage Hitchcock Black Side Chair with Gold Eagle Rope Cord Seat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hitchcock black side chair with gold eagle rope cord seat. Item features a woven rope cord

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hitchcock Black Side Chair with Gold Eagle Rope Cord Seat

$350

Pair Rolled Arm Club Chairs In Taupe Cut Wool Corded Skirt

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of taupe cut wool stripe rolled arm club chairs in the style of vintage Kittinger of Buffalo

Category

1940s American Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Pair Rolled Arm Club Chairs In Taupe Cut Wool Corded Skirt

$4,750

Six Spindle-Backed Oak and Danish Cord Dining Chairs

By FDB Møbler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The comparatively wide seat is woven in paper cord. Condition: Each chair has been professionally

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Six Spindle-Backed Oak and Danish Cord Dining Chairs

$3,800

Solid Pine Dining Chairs with Beautiful Paper Cord Seats

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage pine chairs from Denmark with paper cord seats - in the style of Rainer Daumiller. All

Category

1980s Danish Brutalist Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Solid Pine Dining Chairs with Beautiful Paper Cord Seats

$900

Set of Six Chairs N° 71 in Oak and Cord by Niels Møller, New Edition

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Set of six chairs N° 71 in oak and cord by Niels Møller. Product newly produced in the historical

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Chairs N° 71 in Oak and Cord by Niels Møller, New Edition

$4,524 / set

Vico Magistretti Attributed Vintage Italian Beach Side Chairs Paper Cord Seats

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very cool paper of very well preserved side chairs attributed to the iconic master designer, Vico

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Vico Magistretti Attributed Vintage Italian Beach Side Chairs Paper Cord Seats

$1,850 / set

Teak and Banana Leaf Cord Midcentury Armchair

Located in London, GB

A well designed lounge chair formed from teak and woven banana leaf. Anonymous designer, circa

Category

1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Teak

Teak and Banana Leaf Cord Midcentury Armchair

$1,655

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Side Chair for Soborg Mobelfabrik

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 316 chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This chair

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Side Chair for Soborg Mobelfabrik

$1,500

“Ringstol” by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in New York, NY

“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, Denmark, 1950’s. A

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Beech

“Ringstol” by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s

$5,500

Scandinavian Modern 1950’s Hans Wegner Rocking Chair J16 in Beech Danish Cord

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in London, GB

A Shaker inspired rocking chair with a spindled back and curved armrests in beech and papercord

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Beech, Papercord, Rush

Scandinavian Modern 1950’s Hans Wegner Rocking Chair J16 in Beech Danish Cord

$2,547

Four Børge Mogensen J39 Oak and Cord Dining Side Chairs Called “Peoples Chair”

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Munich, DE

40 years of daily use show their signs, but there are no defects.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Four Børge Mogensen J39 Oak and Cord Dining Side Chairs Called “Peoples Chair”

$1,436 / set

Set of 4 Niels Moller Black Stained Paper Cord Dining Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Niels Moller Dining Chairs with Black Stained Oak Frames and Woven Paper Cord Seats

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 4 Niels Moller Black Stained Paper Cord Dining Chairs

$1,850 / set

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sculpted Teak and Cord Dining Chairs

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original set of four dining chairs model 316 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Original

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sculpted Teak and Cord Dining Chairs

$3,200

Four Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish Teak Woven Cord Dining Chairs

By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Four Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish teak woven cord dining chairs. We also have an additional

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Teak

Four Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish Teak Woven Cord Dining Chairs

$1,995

Set of Eight Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Dining Chairs

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. These chairs, made in the 1950s, feature a teak frame and newly woven paper cord seats. Hvidt

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Eight Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Dining Chairs

$10,000 / set

Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs W/ Danish Cord Seats

By Sun Furniture, Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Here is a beautiful set 4 mid-century modern teak chairs. The chairs have the Danish cord seats

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs W/ Danish Cord Seats

$2,600 / set

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Paper Cord Dining Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful vintage set of 4 paper cord dining chairs. Not too much is known about these chairs

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Paper Cord Dining Chairs

$1,750 / set

Set of 4 Italian Brass Anodized Aluminum Dining Chairs with Cord Seats

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four Italian dining chairs made of brass anodized aluminum frames with cord seats. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Set of 4 Italian Brass Anodized Aluminum Dining Chairs with Cord Seats

$4,500

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs Denmark 1960

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful set of four dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by J.L

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs Denmark 1960

$2,393 / set

Tage Poulsen Set of 6 Pine and Cord Brutalist Danish Dining Chairs

By Tage Poulsen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mobler. Pine frames with rope or cord seats. Stamped.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Rope, Wood

Tage Poulsen Set of 6 Pine and Cord Brutalist Danish Dining Chairs

$3,500 / set

Swedish Teak Svegards Dining Chair

By Svegards Markaryd

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Swedish teak chair with wooden cord seat. Made in Sweden by manufacturer Svegards.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Swedish Teak Svegards Dining Chair

$399

Set of 6 Dining chairs by EMC Møbler, Teak and Paper Cord

By EMC Furniture

Located in Ranst, VAN

Set of six vintage dining chairs manufactured EMC Møbler, Denmark 1960s. These chairs have a teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 6 Dining chairs by EMC Møbler, Teak and Paper Cord

$4,488 / set

Very rare Friis Moltke dining chairs Denmark 1970, solid pine and paper cord.

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo

Located in København K, 84

A set of 4 original and very rare 1970s modernist dining chairs in solid pine and paper cord by the

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Very rare Friis Moltke dining chairs Denmark 1970, solid pine and paper cord.

$14,363 / set

Gio Ponti Style Supperlegga Chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Delicate and graceful older second tier period copy of the Superlegga chair in black paint and

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord

Gio Ponti Style Supperlegga Chair

$600

Side Chair, attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Side chair attibuted to Gio Ponti. Stamped on bottom GPC2.

Category

1960s Italian Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Wood

Side Chair, attributed to Gio Ponti

$995

Set of 10 Friis Moltke dining chairs Denmark 1970s, solid pine and paper cord.

By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand

Located in København K, 84

This very rare set of ten original Nørregaard dining chairs, designed in the 1976 by the renowned

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Set of 10 Friis Moltke dining chairs Denmark 1970s, solid pine and paper cord.

$16,756 / set

Mid-Century Modern Design Wengé Paper Cord Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960 s

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design Wengé & Paper Cord Dining Chair set of 6. Made Belgium in the

Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Design Wengé Paper Cord Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1960 s

$1,436 / set

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Lounge Chair Model CH22 in Oak and Woven Paper Cord

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Odense, DK

Hans J. Wegner´s iconic model CH-22 oak lounge chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. Designed in

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Lounge Chair Model CH22 in Oak and Woven Paper Cord

$7,001

Set of Six 1960s Niels Moller Model 77 Teak and Cord Dining Chairs

By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg

Located in Sacramento, CA

Set of six 1960s Danish Modern teak and cord dining chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller. Made in

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Six 1960s Niels Moller Model 77 Teak and Cord Dining Chairs

$7,150

Set of Six Rosewood and Danish Cord Møller Ladderback Model 82 Dining Chairs

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark with Danish paper cord seats. The Model 82 chairs have a tall ladder back

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Set of Six Rosewood and Danish Cord Møller Ladderback Model 82 Dining Chairs

$11,000 / set

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner peacock chair for Johannes Hansen.

Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair

$6,500

Postmodern Prototype Chair 2

Located in Surbiton, GB

Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Prototype Chair 2

$4,667

Six Niels Moller Model 78 Brazilian Rosewood Chairs With Newly Woven Paper Cord

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An outstanding set of six Brazilian rosewood Model 78 chairs designed by Niels Moller in 1962

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Rosewood

Six Niels Moller Model 78 Brazilian Rosewood Chairs With Newly Woven Paper Cord

$10,975 / set

Vintage Six Rosewood and Paper Cord Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs No. 71

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Brazilian

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Vintage Six Rosewood and Paper Cord Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs No. 71

$8,000

1960s Niels Otto Møller Eight Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Knebel, DK

condition and the chairs have new paper cord on the seats so you get the chairs you wish for ready for use

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Niels Otto Møller Eight Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats

$7,061 / set

Four Børge Mogensen J39 People s Chair in Wood and Handwoven Paper Cord Seat

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Børge Mogensen J39 'People's chair' in patinated oak wood and handwoven paper cord seat

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Four Børge Mogensen J39 People s Chair in Wood and Handwoven Paper Cord Seat

$1,663 / set

Set of Six Moller Dining Chairs, All Armchairs, Teak and Paper Cord Seats

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs, all armchairs, by Moller. Original handwoven papercord

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Six Moller Dining Chairs, All Armchairs, Teak and Paper Cord Seats

$6,850 / set

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Cord Chairs Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cord chairs vintage for your home. Each cord chairs vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and papercord. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cord chairs vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cord chairs vintage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cord chairs vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller and Hans J. Wegner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cord Chairs Vintage?

The average selling price for a cord chairs vintage at 1stDibs is $1,191, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $8,000 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 Cord Chairs Vintage

How do I cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair’s seat?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
How can I tell if a chair is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Many 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.
How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?
1 Answer
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.

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