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.

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.

What size chair or stool fits a vintage makeup vanity?

Most vanities are designed for a low stool or slipper chair; listings include the knee-clearance height so buyers can confirm fit before purchasing.

Vintage Tanker Chair

Steelcase Tanker

Steelcase 1970s

Goodform Aluminum Chairs

Johnson Wax

Mid Century Tanker Desk

Rolling Office Chair

Industrial Mid Century Chairs

Tanker Table

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

$2,500 / set

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

By Steelcase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 4 Steelcase model 233 industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with lime vinyl seating. The Steelcase company has been producing office furniture for over 100 ye...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

$420Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office

By Gio Ponti, GoodForm

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an office chair produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio. 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Newly Refurbished 1950's General Fireproofing Tanker Chair

$850

Newly Refurbished 1950's General Fireproofing Tanker Chair

By Rehab Vintage Interiors, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Alhambra, CA

1950's General Fireproofing tanker armchair. Aluminum and steel frame has been powder-coated in gloss white (WH 12). Brand new green/grey mohair uphulstury with black vinyl padded ar...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Hamilton Cosco Propeller Base Tanker Style Adjustable Office Desk Chair

$550

Vintage Hamilton Cosco Propeller Base Tanker Style Adjustable Office Desk Chair

By Hamilton Cosco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hamilton Cosco Propeller Base Tanker Style Adjustable Rolling Office Desk Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Steelcase Tanker Dining Table and Chairs Set

$2,250 / set

Midcentury Steelcase Tanker Dining Table and Chairs Set

By Steelcase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury steel Tanker dining table and chairs set features a table and four chairs made by Steelcase.

Category

1950s American Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

General Fireproofing Aluminum Tanker Armchair, Refinished

Unavailable

H 36 in W 24 in D 25 in

General Fireproofing Aluminum Tanker Armchair, Refinished

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Alhambra, CA

This fantastic, 1950s tanker armchair by General Fireproofing Co. is the perfect addition to your Mid-Century Modern workplace. Aluminum frame refinished in gloss white powder-coat. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Chair, Set of Two

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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Chair, Set of Two

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of two industrial tanker chairs with steel frames and vinyl seat covers, reminiscent of Steelcase.

Category

1950s American Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steelcase available model 233 Industrial office chairs featuring an all steel frame with a green vinyl top. 9 Available The Steelcase company has been producing office furniture ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steelcase available model 233 Industrial office chairs featuring an all steel frame with a green vinyl top. 9 Available The Steelcase company has been producing office furniture ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Refurbished Steelcase Rolling Steno Tanker Chair, Navy Blue

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H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in

Refurbished Steelcase Rolling Steno Tanker Chair, Navy Blue

By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Steel armed steno chair. Made by Steelcase in the 1950's/60's. Reupholstered in navy blue vinyl. Refinished steel frame. Swivels, rolls, and adjustable. 23"w x 22"d x 32"h Seat: ...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

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H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in

Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steelcase Model 233 industrial office chair featuring an all-steel frame with a lime vinyl. Repainted and redone. The Steelcase company has been producing office furniture for over 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steelcase available model 233 Industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with a green vinyl padded seat. Classic institutionalized look for any setting including Mid-centu...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Atomic Age Mid Century Tanker Style Rolling Office Chair

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H 32 in W 16 in D 19 in

Atomic Age Mid Century Tanker Style Rolling Office Chair

By Steelcase

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic American Office chair in original Naugahyde with steel frame swivels moves up and down, the backrest moves back and forward, a very nice and clean condition we cleaned the ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA

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H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Industrial Office Tanker Desk Chair by IRGSA

By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Rare swivel-tilt desk chair with original vinyl seat and seat back, solid wood base, and hard plastic wheels, signed with metallic stamp made IRGSA, circa 1950s less Great collector...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

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H 32.62 in W 17 in

Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair

By Cosco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors are in gold and brown fabric.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

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H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in

General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Complete Tanker desk set featuring a forest green enameled steel executive size tanker desk by the General Fireproofing Company in Ohio and a complimentary forest green covered tanke...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Midcentury Steelcase Tanker Dining Table and Chairs Set

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H 30 in W 45 in D 30 in

Midcentury Steelcase Tanker Dining Table and Chairs Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid Century steel Tanker dining table and chairs set features a table and four chairs made by Steelcase.

Category

1950s American Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

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H 30 in W 70 in D 36 in

Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair

By Steelcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair. We have multiple sets, perfect for stocking an office. Desk sits on a double pede...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs Saturday Sale

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H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in

Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steelcase Model 233 industrial office Chair featuring an all steel frame with a grey vinyl top. The Steelcase company has has been producing office furniture for over 100 years. I...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

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H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in

Fun Rolling Industrial Tanker Office Desk Chair CRAMER Company 1950s KANSAS

By Cramer Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

A midcentury Classic: 1950s vintage office desk chair by Cramer Company of Kansas City, a rolling tanker business chair.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs

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H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Reminiscent of the classic Aalto Tanker Lounge chair, these pieces are unsigned. Offered and priced as a pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

By Harter Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase

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H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in

Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair Steelcase arm chairs, desk /office, excellent condition, superior quality and construction, extremely comfortable.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

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H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in

Rare Curtis Office Tanker Desk Chair - 1950's

Located in Mississauga, CA

This is a rare vintage tanker office chair that literally rolls like a dream.

Category

1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s SteelCase Office Chair, Refinished

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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in

1970s SteelCase Office Chair, Refinished

By Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic 1970s tanker-style office chair by SteelCase. Newly reupholstered in high quality dark grey vinyl with a black welt.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Pair of 1970s Steelcase Office Chairs, Refinished

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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of 1970s Steelcase Office Chairs, Refinished

By Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic pair of 1970s tanker-style office chairs by Steelcase. Newly reupholstered in cream linen and high-quality vinyl.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Vintage Steelcase Office Chair, Refinished in Black

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H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Steelcase Office Chair, Refinished in Black

By Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic tanker-style office chair by Steelcase. Newly refinished in a combination of black leather and pebbled vinyl with contrast stitching for a bold, sporty look.

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Tanker Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm

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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in

Tanker Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm

By GoodForm

Located in Fulton, CA

Fantastic aluminum industrial modern swivel desk chair by GoodForm. Steel and aluminum construction with original vinyl upholstery. Very good original vintage condition. Seat height ...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$1,320Sale Price / set|44% Off

H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Munich, DE

Set of four mid-century oak dining chairs, probably Italian.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Oak

Tan-Sad Chair Co. 1930s Industrial Metal Height Adjustable Sewing Stool

$339

H 34.65 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Tan-Sad Chair Co. 1930s Industrial Metal Height Adjustable Sewing Stool

By Tan-Sad

Located in Markington, GB

1930s Industrial sewing stool. Sewing stool made in the 1930s, came out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made clothes for the European royal families. Seat heigh...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Style of Joe Colombo

$1,596 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Style of Joe Colombo

By Joe Colombo

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four mahogany dining chairs in the style of Joe Colombo with original velvet fabric, 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair

$562

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in

1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair

By Fana Metaal, Gispen, Paul Schuitema

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...

Category

1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Office Chair - Chrome Toned Base, Brown Upholstery.

$295

H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Vintage Mid-Century Office Chair - Chrome Toned Base, Brown Upholstery.

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage mid-century rolling office chair with a chrome toned swivel base and original brown wool-blend upholstery. The seat and back feature rectangular tufting for added structure ...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

Gustavo Pulitzer “Albenga” Desk Chair, Italy 1950's

$18,500

H 23 in W 19 in D 32 in

Gustavo Pulitzer “Albenga” Desk Chair, Italy 1950's

By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali

Located in New York, NY

Rare desk chair for Arflex in original leather, upholstered in Loro Piana cashmere 32x19x23 Seat 18 Arms 25

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Leather, Cashmere

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

$975

H 35 in W 24 in D 20 in

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company

Located in New York, NY

Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Romeo Rega/Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs

$2,841 / set

H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Romeo Rega/Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian brass plated metal chairs from 1970s. The upholstery is in ochra and brown color combination original textile. Weight approx. 10 kg each.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Brass, Metal

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition. This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending. The elongated S of the b...

Category

1930s American Machine Age Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Swivel Chair by Bremshey & Co. Chrome Office Chair Germany, 1980s

$375

H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Vintage Swivel Chair by Bremshey & Co. Chrome Office Chair Germany, 1980s

Located in Hannover, DE

Vintage swivel chair by Bremshey & Co., Germany, dating from the 1970s–1980s. The chair features a sturdy chrome-plated steel frame combined with black faux-leather upholstery. It r...

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style Set of 4 Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll International

$4,501Sale Price / set|33% Off

H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 23.23 in

Bauhaus Style Set of 4 Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll International

By Knoll

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll’s own team of engineers and designers, created this cantilevered tubular metal chair in 1971 and called it the Spoleto. The Bauhaus inspired chairs are uph...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

Industrial Adjustable Drafting Task Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

$750

H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in

Industrial Adjustable Drafting Task Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This industrial, drafting office task chair is by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. circa the 1960s. This task chair features the iconic painted steel Toledo star base that is height adjust...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel, Metal

Gispen Model 356 PQ Rolling Office Chair by Willem H. Gispen

$895

H 36 in W 24 in D 23.5 in

Gispen Model 356 PQ Rolling Office Chair by Willem H. Gispen

By Gispen, Chris Hoffmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Model 356 PQ rolling office chair, designed by Willem H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg. The chair features a rounded bucket seat and back upholstered in black leather...

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal

1970s Set of Five Dining Chairs, Italy

$659 / set

H 33.47 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in

1970s Set of Five Dining Chairs, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Chrome plated legs an umakart finish - Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Chrome

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

$1,950

H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

By Cramer Company

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A rare model of executive office chair by Cramer, circa 1930s. Swivels on a streamline rolling propeller base of polished aluminum. Polished aluminum seat back. Seat adjusts up, d...

Category

1930s Machine Age Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

$1,364 / item

H 34 in W 21 in D 24 in

1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Biella, IT

one chair Anonima Castelli production Italy, Giancarlo Piretti design years ’60 rare tipology chair with whells very solid structure but here are signs of use in the wood.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

$6,500 / item

H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

$2,500 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Brass

White Eames EA208 Leather Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Set of 4

$8,400 / set

H 33 in W 23 in D 21 in

White Eames EA208 Leather Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Set of 4

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs designed by Herman Miller features luxurious white leather upholstery and custom-ordered white powder coat finish. The Eames...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Leather

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

$106,286

H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...

Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs

$3,800 / set

H 28 in W 28.5 in D 31 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of iconic Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a polished steel frame with crème fabric upholstery. Circa : 20th Century, Origin : USA Chrome in ...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

$4,500

H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

By Arthur Crisp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

1990s Gorgeous "Commedia dell'Arte" table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonange

$590

H 13.38 in W 5.11 in D 6.29 in L 13.38 in

1990s Gorgeous "Commedia dell'Arte" table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonange

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

This exceptional "La Commedia dell'Arte" table lamp represents a prestigious collaboration between the Piero Fornasetti and the avant-garde Milanese lighting house Antonangeli Illumi...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Plastic

SOLD 10/27/26 George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa

Unavailable|~~$7,795~~

H 30 in W 78 in D 44 in

SOLD 10/27/26 George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa

By George Smith

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 78 wide x 44 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Upholstery

21st Century Italian Tic Tac Toe in Walnut and Leather with Alabaster Pieces

$1,671 / item

H 3.75 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in

21st Century Italian Tic Tac Toe in Walnut and Leather with Alabaster Pieces

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A masterpiece of style and design. Pinetti Tic Tac Toe, our first addition to our board games collection. A canaletto walnut wood box covered with leather and completed with three...

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2010s Italian Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Alabaster

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$1,818 / set

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

$9,512 / item

H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Glass, Acrylic

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

$18,900

H 37.8 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Bouclé, Fiberglass

Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed

$1,852Sale Price|36% Off

H 27.75 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in

Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Steel

Cocoon resin. Large Brutalist pendant light by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s

$4,319

H 9.06 in Dm 21.66 in

Cocoon resin. Large Brutalist pendant light by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s

By Goldkant Leuchten, George Nelson, Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. Large Space Age and Brutalist style pendant lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Composed of a large metal frame in the shap...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,547 / set

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet

$2,650

H 23.04 in W 29.34 in D 20.87 in

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table cabinet, metal, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanker Chair

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Steel

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Vintage Tanker Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage tanker chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every vintage tanker chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage tanker chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage tanker chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage tanker chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Steelcase, Cosco and General Fireproofing Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Tanker Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage tanker chair at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $5,405 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.

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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 Tanker Chair

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?
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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?
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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.
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?
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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.
What size chair or stool fits a vintage makeup vanity?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Most vanities are designed for a low stool or slipper chair; listings include the knee-clearance height so buyers can confirm fit before purchasing.

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