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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Leather, Cord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Leather and Cotton Rope

$5,043

Mart Stram Corduroy Chair

By Thonet

Located in London, England

Mart Stam placed a high value on usefulness and austerity with regard to aesthetics as well as material. The straight-lined form, a clear construction and improved sitting comfort re...

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mart Stram Corduroy Chair

$1,815 / item

Hans J Wegner, CH25 Easy Chair, Carl Hansen Son, Scandinavian Modern /Mid1900s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Iconic CH25 chair in oak and cord designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Oak

Hans J Wegner, CH25 Easy Chair, Carl Hansen Son, Scandinavian Modern /Mid1900s

$5,600

Pair of Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Son.

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Model: CH25. Design 1950 Oak

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Pair of Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Son.

$6,500

Pair of George Nakashima Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of George Nakashima chairs wit rafia cord seats.

Category

20th Century American Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wood

Pair of George Nakashima Chairs

$3,950

Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope

$4,450

Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope

$5,043

Shapely Gondola 1940s Side Chair

Located in Bellport, NY

Elegant 1940s Gondola shaped chair,new silk corded biege upholstery with nail head trim.Black

Category

1940s American Cord Chairs Vintage

Shapely Gondola 1940s Side Chair

$1,845

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model GE-375, Rare version

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman with loose cushions original upholsterey. Frame of oak

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Cord

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model GE-375, Rare version

$8,900 / set

Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Dining Chairs

By Poul Volther, Rojle Frem

Located in Denton, TX

Set of six sculpted Teak with Danish cord seat dining chairs in very well cared for original

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Dining Chairs

$3,800 / set

Børge Mogensen Set of Eight Chairs

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of eight J39 dining chairs in white oak and woven cord originally designed by Børge Mogensen in

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

Børge Mogensen Set of Eight Chairs

$3,200

Hans Wegner CH-25 Easy Chair Produced by Carl Hansen Son in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model CH-25 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

Hans Wegner CH-25 Easy Chair Produced by Carl Hansen Son in Denmark

$6,526

Pair of High Back Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Danville, CA

High backed Chiavari chairs with woven cord seats in the style of Gio Ponti.

Category

1950s Italian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wood, Cord

Pair of High Back Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti

$1,800

Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chairs

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four tall back Italian dining chairs. The seats are hand woven of rush cord. They are in

Category

20th Century Italian Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wood, Cord

Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chairs

$2,600

Teak and Oak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair by Carl Hansen Son, c. 1950

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Camden, ME

A teak and oak lounge chair (CH-22 ) wrapped in paper cord designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Teak, Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Teak and Oak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair by Carl Hansen Son, c. 1950

$3,600

Beautiful Danish Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler PP 129

By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler,. Frame of soap treated ash, upholstery of

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Ash, Fabric, Cord

Beautiful Danish Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler PP 129

$10,680

1960s Modern Rope and Wood Rocking Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New Windsor, NY

Comfortable and stylish rocker made in the 1960s in Yugoslavia. Few items and design come to us from the Eastern Bloc nations, but this piece has become an icon of modern design from...

Category

1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Rope, Birch

1960s Modern Rope and Wood Rocking Chair

$675

Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs Model 71 by Niels Møller

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs model 71 by Niels Møller in teak. Newly restored Danish cord seats.

Category

1960s Scandinavian Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs Model 71 by Niels Møller

$5,399 / set

Danish Modern White Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Set of 8 Danish modern wishbone dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

Danish Modern White Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs

$4,590

Set of Eight Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy 70s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

A very rare and original set of eight dining chairs by Marzio Cecchi. The iron structure is fully

Category

1970s Italian Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy 70s

$8,307 / set

Model 75 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Møller

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

curved seatback and hand-woven Danish cord seats, these chairs are excellent examples of mid-century

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Teak

Model 75 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Møller

$5,500 / set

Set of 5 Danish Folding Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black lacquered folding chairs with cord woven seats. So chic.

Category

1950s Danish Cord Chairs Vintage

Set of 5 Danish Folding Lounge Chairs

$7,200

4 Sandow Dining Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1980s

By René Herbst

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage chromed metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Chrome

4 Sandow Dining Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1980s

$1,780 / set

Pair of Hans Wegner Danish Rocking Chairs for FDB Mobler, circa 1960s

By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Hans Wegner “J16” rockerd with corded seats for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Wood

Pair of Hans Wegner Danish Rocking Chairs for FDB Mobler, circa 1960s

$2,695

Set of Six Danish "Shaker" Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of six early and original J 39 dining chairs by Borge Mogensen, made in Denmark ca. 1950s

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Cord

Set of Six Danish "Shaker" Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen

$1,895

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH23 Dinning Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in London, GB

sympathetically cleaned, restored and re-Danish corded set of chairs are in wonderful condition and ready to be

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Beech, Teak

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH23 Dinning Chairs

$6,268 / set

Set Four B&B Italia Apta Lounge Chairs Italian by Antonio Citterio 20th Century

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Suite of four low open arm lounge chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto, as

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Set Four B&B Italia Apta Lounge Chairs Italian by Antonio Citterio 20th Century

$3,560 / set

Hans Wegner PP201 Dining Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1969

By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

wood and has a paper cord seat. It has many typical Wegnerian details, superb crafted chair. This chair

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak, Paper

Hans Wegner PP201 Dining Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1969

$1,127

Set of Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Dining Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of four Arthur Umanoff for Raymor dining chairs. Rope cord back, moulded slatted

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Dining Chairs

$2,000

Set of 6 French Mid-Century Brutalist Dining Chairs Style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in San Antonio, TX

. These vintage dining chairs are made of stained oak with woven cording. These are in good overall

Category

1960s French Brutalist Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

Set of 6 French Mid-Century Brutalist Dining Chairs Style of Charles Dudouyt

$3,400 / set

Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of Eight

By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther

Located in Denton, TX

Set of eight sculpted rosewood with Danish cord seat dining chairs in very well cared for original

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Rosewood

Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of Eight

$5,000 / set

Set of Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Circa 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Palm Springs, CA

a set of six teak and oak dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s. The chairs are teak

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Teak, Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Set of Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Circa 1950s

$6,000

Set of 5 Sculptural Dining Chairs from France, Designed in the 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of 5 sculptural dining chairs from France, designed in the 1960s. These chairs have paper cord

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Beech

Set of 5 Sculptural Dining Chairs from France, Designed in the 1960s

$2,966 / set

Hans Wegner Walnut CH24 / Wishbone Chair by Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Utrecht, NL

, with handwoven natural paper cord. This single chair is an exhibit model in excellent as new

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Hans Wegner Walnut CH24 / Wishbone Chair by Carl Hansen

$1,008

Set of Four Formula Lounge Chairs by Christer Norman and Ruud Ekstrand, Sweden

By Ruud Ekstrand, Dux of Sweden, Christer Norman

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of four 'Formula' lounge chairs with chromed steel structure and cordy seatings designed by

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Set of Four Formula Lounge Chairs by Christer Norman and Ruud Ekstrand, Sweden

$13,000 / set

Beautiful Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler PP 124

By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler,. Frame of soap treated ash, upholstery of

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Ash

Beautiful Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler PP 124

$10,680

Set of Four Hans Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of four Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak, Teak

Set of Four Hans Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs

$4,000

Beautiful Set of Six N.O.Møller No 71 Teak Dining Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Southampton, NJ

rest arms. One of our absolute favourites. Set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Beautiful Set of Six N.O.Møller No 71 Teak Dining Chairs

$4,800

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950 s

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Diego, CA

excellent condition. 10 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorded with new paper cord by a master

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak, Cord, Papercord

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950 s

$17,995 / set

Set of four String dining chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer

By Tranekaer Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Set of four 'String' dining chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Furniture

Category

1990s Danish Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Wood

Set of four String dining chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer

$2,076 / set

Set of four Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs 71 by Niels O. Moller

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Set of four teak dining chairs '71' designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik, with the

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of four Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs 71 by Niels O. Moller

$3,263 / set

Set of Ten Niels Møller No. 71/ No. 75 Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cord seats. Designed in 1951 and produced by J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik. The chairs feature a solid wood

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Rosewood

Set of Ten Niels Møller No. 71/ No. 75 Rosewood Dining Chairs

$20,000

Pair of Original Vintage Mid Century Hans Wegner Teak Wood Wishbone Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

lightweight design, a full teak wood construction, and a woven paper cord seat. These chairs have continued to

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of Original Vintage Mid Century Hans Wegner Teak Wood Wishbone Chairs

$2,400

CH24 Wishbone Chairs in vintage oak by Hans J Wegner - Set of 4

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A beautiful vintage set of wishbone chairs, aka the Y chair, by Hans J. Wegner. In patinated white

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak

CH24 Wishbone Chairs in vintage oak by Hans J Wegner - Set of 4

$4,745 / set

Macintosh Style Easy Chair, 1970s

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

Black lacquer lounge chair with cord seating unusual piece sourced in the Netherlands, but has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Macintosh Style Easy Chair, 1970s

$1,900

Martin Visser Set of Ten "Se82" Wenge/Rush Dining Chairs, Netherlands, 1970 s

By Martin Visser

Located in Austin, TX

with paper cord rush seat and backs. Chairs are in excellent original condition and are solid and

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Martin Visser Set of Ten "Se82" Wenge/Rush Dining Chairs, Netherlands, 1970 s

$9,800 / set

Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Soren Lodefoged for Mobler 1960s, Set of 6

By Søren Ladefoged, SL Mobler

Located in London, GB

A stunning and extremely rare set of Danish solid rosewood dining chairs with woven string seats

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Soren Lodefoged for Mobler 1960s, Set of 6

$9,755

1960s Mid-Century Modern Pp550 Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak

1960s Mid-Century Modern Pp550 Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans

$4,000

Danish Modern 317 Dining/Desk Chair by Peter Hvidt Mölgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Deland, FL

-woven, Danish paper cord this visually arresting chair is ideal for those searching for the perfect

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Danish Modern 317 Dining/Desk Chair by Peter Hvidt Mölgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s

$1,295

Set of Two Scandinavian Modern Mod 75 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

made of woven textile cord- perfect chairs for any Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern dining

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Teak, Textile

Set of Two Scandinavian Modern Mod 75 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller

$925 / set

Pair of Original Vintage Ch24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen Y

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

, Denmark. Made from solid oak with original oiled finish. Paper cord seat. Both chairs retain

Category

20th Century Danish Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Oak

Pair of Original Vintage Ch24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen Y

$1,985 / set

Set of Six String-Back Dining Chairs by John Keal for Brown-Saltman

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Peabody, MA

Elegant set of six Mid-Century modern dining chars with string backs and ebonized frames, designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Excellent example of the Italian influence on Ameri...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Brass

Set of Six String-Back Dining Chairs by John Keal for Brown-Saltman

$2,250

Rare Walter Lamb Bronze Rocking Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Tubular bronze and corded rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb circa late 1940's. This example is

Category

1940s American Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Bronze

Rare Walter Lamb Bronze Rocking Chair

Set of Four 1950s Danish CH-23 Chairs Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in London, England

A stunning set of four Hans Wegner Teak and Oak Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen Søn. The chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Oak, Teak

Set of Four 1950s Danish CH-23 Chairs Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Son

$2,464

Edward Wormley Presedent Lounge Chairs for Drexel

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of ebony toned solid wood framed lounge chairs with nylon cord design to the open arm and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Presedent Lounge Chairs for Drexel

$3,800 / set

Vintage 1958 Set 6 Pia Chairs by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen Woven Seats

By Poul Cadovius, Royal Persiennen

Located in Basel, BS

Pia Chair, Set of 6, Original first edition by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen 1958 model

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cord Chairs Vintage

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Rope, Teak

Vintage 1958 Set 6 Pia Chairs by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen Woven Seats

$7,556 / set

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair Manufactured by Johannes Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful original Hans Wegner Peacock Chair with an ash frame that has teak arms and a danish cord

Category

1960s Danish Cord Chairs Vintage

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair Manufactured by Johannes Hansen

$4,650

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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 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 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 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.
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 do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?
1 Answer
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.

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