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Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four early edition Cherner Pretzel chairs originally designed to by Norman Cherner for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This vintage chair
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This vintage chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Single Mid Century Modern Pretzel Chair in Oak and Original Tweed (3 Available)
Located in Deland, FL
This playfully-shaped pretzel chair is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of solid oak
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Two 2 Mid-Century Modern Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed, USA
Located in Deland, FL
This set of playfully-shaped pretzel chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Oak

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by George Nelson, amazing original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By George Nelson, John Pile
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Birch, Walnut

A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Norman Cherner pretzel chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame. Good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with leather cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF De
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. These Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Lucite

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pretzel chair. Both designers made pieces produced by Plycraft. Both are labeled with Plycraft stickers
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock three-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with sloped
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1990s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Plycraft Pretzel Padded Arm Chair by Paul Goldman (A)
By Plycraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Called the Pretzel chair because of its unique sweeping arms and leg configuration it's been an iconic
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four George Nelson Pretzel Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
«Pretzel-chair».'' All the armchairs are in very good original condition retaining their original
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4
By Henry Link
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs are iconic pieces of furniture that capture
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hilversum, NL
Own a true piece of design history with this exquisite Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Boho Pretzel Rattan Slipper Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with relaxed coastal elegance with this striking pair of vintage slipper chairs
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Rattan Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage rattan Lounge Chair.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame. This rare pretzel
Category

1940s Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chaisr designed by by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Plywood

Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children s Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Offered is a children's size lounge chair designed by Paul Frankl. This chair features six-strand
Category

1980s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Faux painted tortoise pretzel back armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a
Category

1950s North American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Hollywood Regency Bent Bamboo Wicker Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Bent Bamboo Wicker Rattan Pretzel "Hoop" Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching
Category

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base blending style and vintage charm with
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair, complete with a matching ottoman. This iconic design
Category

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair features square pretzel arms and an adjustable reclining seat back with 3 different positions
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3
Category

1940s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Six Pretzel Dining Arm Chairs, USA, 1960s Six
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Paul T Frankl Style 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul T Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square
Category

1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Rare 4-Strand like Carved Mahogany Square Pretzel Faux Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Each features the square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood Paul Goodman for Plymold
By Paul Goldman, Plycraft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cherner Pretzel chair as well as designing for Herman Miller. This significant chest is functional as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Birch

Restored Mid-century Child Size 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Pai
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of child-size four-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chairs. Each
Category

1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Pretzel Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Carved Pretzel Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs with Pink
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960 s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
By Paul Frankl
Located in Highland, IN
A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the
Category

1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan loveseat sofa "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with
Category

1990s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Restored Modernist 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century era round full pretzel two-seat settee Loveseat with a three-strand round
Category

1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed
By Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
Category

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

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage pretzel chair for your home. A vintage pretzel chair — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pretzel chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage pretzel chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Norman Cherner, Plycraft and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful vintage pretzel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Pretzel Chair?

Prices for a vintage pretzel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $29,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,678.

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 Pretzel Chair
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.