Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

1 Answer
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Shop for Mid Century Danish Armchair on 1stDibs
Midcentury Danish Armchair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship, this mid-century Danish armchair is a true testament to the enduring allure of Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Danish Armchair in Oak
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautiful Danish armchair with long, elegant armrests which taper to both ends, and a comfortable
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four striking and stylish armchairs with solid oak frames and jute webbing which is woven
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jute, Oak

Midcentury Danish Armchair in Teak, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely lounge chair, fabricated in the 1960s in Denmark. The elegant structure of this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Mid-Century Danish Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, circa 1960s. Stained oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century, Danish Occasional Armchair
Located in Bristol, GB
upholstery. Made in Denmark in the 1960's and perfect for use as a comfortable study chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Shop All