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Black Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set

Finding Vintage Patio Furniture

Shopping for Vintage Outdoor Furnishings at the Rose Bowl Flea Market
vintage wrought iron patio table and chairs

A potential buyer checks out this five-piece wrought-iron dining set.

Photo © Lisa Hallett Taylor
Wrought-iron patio furniture usually holds up well, and that's why it shows up at flea markets and estate sales. This particular set appears to be in really good condition: any rust was probably sanded and it might have been powder-coated or received a fresh coat of black paint. Sets with glass tabletops are collectible, and this set was obviously reupholstered recently. This set could have been made by Lee Woodard Sons, one of the leaders in wrought-iron outdoor furniture of the mid-20th century.

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