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Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Freehold, NJ
is purely cosmetic. The chair frame, seat, and back are all sturdy and solid with no deterioration of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Turquoise Leather Postmodern Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
eyecatching turquoise hue, expertly tailored to fit the steel chair frames–the design is an experiment in line
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

French Midcentury Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
by the firm of Baumann, the armless chair frames of beech wood are thick and flat in profile
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Beech

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame
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1960s American Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Bloomingdale s, Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Miami, FL
frames have carved details as shown. The chairs retain the original upholstery that should be
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and X-form arrows in the neoclassical style. The sides of the chair frames have gracefully curved arms
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20th Century French Empire Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates-01181620
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
style of the upholstered insides of the chair paired with the sharp lines of the chair frame in the back
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Ten HIgh Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 armless dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Walnut frames
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Teak German Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, 1950
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Gaggenau, DE
SE19 The chair frames are made from solid beech and teak , in good vintage condition, however, as with
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Beech, Teak

Exquisite Vintage Paul Frankl Style 5-Strand Rattan Cane Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
room. The chairs frames are shipped ready for upholstery. EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION. Professionally
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1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Rattan

Kazuhide Takahama Set of Twelve Tulu Chairs in Leather and Steel by Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of twelve Tulu stackable chairs with frame in bent steel rod, seat and back in leather
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six original French Modernist dining chairs featuring an open airy designed frame. Tall
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Set of Four Italian Venetian Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
neoclassical style acanthus decoration. The chair frames have a desirable aged and weathered patina in an olive
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century American Modern Low Profile Lounge Chair after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
less busy fabric would better accentuate the clean lines of the chair. Frame is supported by tapered
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Ralph Lauren, John and Elinor McGuire, Barbara Barry, John McGuire, McGuire
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Honduran Campaign Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Black "Wendy Wright" Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in San Diego, CA
and practicality. #3565 The chair's frame is meticulously constructed from black metal, a choice that
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Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Spice Colored Tub Lounge Chairs on Walnut Plinth Bases
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Two beautiful and supremely comfortable mid century tub chairs by Interior Crafts, being sold as a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six English Regency Style Anglo-Indian Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
leopard/cheetah print fabric that while being vintage shows very well. The chair frames are sturdy and
Category

20th Century Indian Regency Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Grenada Collection Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, c. 1960 s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
perfectly offset by the matt black wrought iron chair frames. Perfect in myriad of design backdrops from
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Iron

Set of Eighteen Organic Modern Rattan Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
frames have a humped crest on top and a square seat frame both crafted from beech. The chairs have a rich
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20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
frame. The chairs have a classic balloon back and a generous seat decorated with carved rosettes on the
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Brass

Set of Six PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
series PK-1, -2, and -3 referenced a complete line of steel-frame chairs with the seat material indicated
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hanover, MA
US patent in 1953 for his ingenious knock down hardware which allowed the chair frames to ship flat
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal Rattan Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design that convinces with its simple elegance. The filigree chair frame is made of black round
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-Century Don Shoemaker "Sloucher" Sling Chair For Senal S.A.
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Rare and incredibly iconic “Sloucher” sling chair by furniture Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. This
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Incredible Pair of Caramel Cane Parsons Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Parisian Cafe Armchair by Palececk
Located in Asheville, NC
rattan frame of the cafe chair is steamed and hand formed after which each cafe chair frame is then
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chair Frames

Parisian Cafe Armchair by Palececk
Parisian Cafe Armchair by Palececk
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair
By Lenoir Chair Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
structure is very sturdy, unique and stylish, in a classic modern design. The chair frames sit upon high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

1970s Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Swivel Chair / Lounge Chair
Located in Skien, NO
chair frame will be disassembled for shipping, quite easy to put together again.
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Magnificent Pair of Cordovan and Caramel Pagoda Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Calif-Asia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
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1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
upholstered shell seat in grey bouclé fabric. As you can see the chairs frame is in fully original and
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940 s Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
By Flemming Lassen, Gösta Jonsson
Located in Burbank, CA
, beige, and light brown wonderfully woven. The chair frames are solid and have coil springs on the seat
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Grey Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Set of 6 Karl Springer JMF Chairs, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Raleigh, NC
early 1900s. The chair frames have been covered with pieces of vintage ledgers and mail featuring
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Grape Vine Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Presented in great vintage condition, these chair frames show minor scuffs and a lovely patina appropriate
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Joe Colombo Elda Lounge Chair, White Leather and Fibreglass, by Comfort, Italy
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
after his wife. He conceived the idea of making a chair frame from fibreglass after visiting a boatyard
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

1980s Pair of LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chairs Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Italy in the 1980s by Cassina, and the chair frames are properly engraved and serialized as such
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exquisite vintage barrel chair by Heywood Wakefield. The chair's frame is a sculptural display of bent
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Six 1980s Bola Chairs by Ron Kemnitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of six is a mix of two red, two blue, and two yellow. The chair's frame is powder-coated metal, the
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Metal

Incredible Pair of Large Scale Rattan Cube Loungers by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Rattan

A pair of Fredrik A. Kayser "Model 108" Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Skien, NO
pieces of chair frame will be disassembled for shipping, quite easy to put together again.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 8 Fine Quality Chippendale Style Dining Chairs by Manor House Ltd.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
-upholstering or cleaning. The Chair frames are in very good condition with only minor acceptable age and use
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20th Century Chippendale Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Wood

Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Troy, MI
finishes which are in remarkable vintage condition. Chairs have wood frames with black lacquer finish and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ scuffs. Sharp, sleek lines defined by the dramatically contoured legs and chair frame. The original steel
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
, trendy and were built with great attention to detail. All chair frames are a variegated and toned, deep
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs. All six wood chair frames are identical and have been
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Modern Windsor Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
. Two armchairs and four side chairs. This set comes with seat cushions that tie on to the frames
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer

Fabulous Restored Pair of "Circles" Rattan and Cane Loungers, France, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
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1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1960s "Futurum" by Rastad Relling, Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
By Sørlie Møbler, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Skien, NO
depth: 62 cm / 24.41 inches. Will be packed very well for safe shipping. Some pieces of chair frame
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Pine

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the renowned American maker, Heywood Wakefield. Masterfully crafted, the chair's frame is a testament
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
and use like small abrasions at the wooden chair frame, stable and sturdy. approx. measures Width 41
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Wood

Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
"B35" armchair, Breuer employed seemingly continuous steel runners as the chair's frame. The seat and
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Modernist "Butterfly Chair" Iron Sculpture, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful standing Modernist sculpture made of Classic "Hardoy" iron chair frames, cut and welded
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

1970s Polish Wood Black Patinated Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
and innovation. The chair's frame, likely constructed from high-quality wood, boasts clean lines and
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Vintage Chair Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Vintage Chair Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage chair frames available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all vintage chair frames available were constructed with great care. Vintage chair frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern vintage chair frames are consistently popular styles. Vintage chair frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Chair Frames?

Prices for vintage chair frames start at $75 and top out at $149,000 with the average selling for $2,967.

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 Chair Frames
  • 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
    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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.