How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?

To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

Atomic Age Chairs

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Atomic 1950s

Futuristic Chair

Captain Chair Dining Room

Froscher Chair

Tony Paul Sling Chair

Atomic Armchair

American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Rare Iron 3 Legged Chair

$810

American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Rare Iron 3 Legged Chair

By Dan Johnson

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking rare atomic age chair tri legged , in iron with naugahyde seat , circa 1950's in the style of Dan Johnson probably by Pacific Iron the seat is cracked on the vynil easy to r...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff

$460Sale Price|20% Off

American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great lines.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Danish Modern Atomic Highback Teak Rocking Chair

$7,770

Rare Danish Modern Atomic Highback Teak Rocking Chair

Located in Berkeley, CA

An extraordinary 1950s Danish atomic-age highback rocking chair in solid teak. The dramatically tall back, bold teak rocker construction, and wool upholstered seat and back combine t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool

American Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Vista of California 3 Available

$575 / item

American Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Vista of California 3 Available

By Vista of California

Located in San Diego, CA

Hard to find 1950s, American, Mid-Century, Atomic age iron chairs solid with upholstered seats in fair condition very easy to replace it we have 3 available sold separately buyer has...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

John Yellin Designed Chair

$1,800 / set

John Yellin Designed Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form chair with footstool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956

$3,273Sale Price / set|20% Off

Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

All original set of arm chairs with original 'Atomic' 'Space Age' fabric on both chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 32 in

Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs

By Tony Paul

Located in Austin, TX

Two atomic age chairs by Tony Paul. Original black leather seat with chrome and steel frame construction that breaks down for transport.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Adrian Pearsall Atomic Age High Back Lounge Chair, circa 1955

Unavailable

H 54.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Adrian Pearsall Atomic Age High Back Lounge Chair, circa 1955

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Quechee, VT

This sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011) for Craft Associates circa 1955, reflects the Atomic Age influence on interior decoration during the mid-20th cen...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs

Located in Melbourne, AU

Midcentury Australian 1950s atomic age three-legged dining chairs, fully restored and newly reupholstered in a quality aquamarine velvet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1950s Industrial Iron Atomic Chair with Tropical Hardwood Seating and Back

Unavailable

H 35.63 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in

1950s Industrial Iron Atomic Chair with Tropical Hardwood Seating and Back

Located in Retie, BE

1950s industrial iron atomic chair with tropical hardwood seat and back.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Late 1950's Atomic Age Chair

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H 32 in W 22 in D 19 in

Late 1950's Atomic Age Chair

Located in Wilton, CT

Outstanding Mid-Century Modern printed fiberglass shell chair with iron frame in all original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Atomic Age Chairs

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H 37 in W 15 in D 20 in

A Pair of Atomic Age Chairs

Located in NYC, NY

Chairs with a unique nucleus design in the chair back and leg structure.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century "Atomic Age" Chairs in the Manner of Kagan

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H 43 in W 31 in D 37 in

Pair of Mid Century "Atomic Age" Chairs in the Manner of Kagan

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of sleek atomic age armless side chairs in the style of Vladimir Kagan.Recently reupholstered in era appropriate geometric fabric in keeping with the pre-space age feel of the c...

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Chenille

Rare Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lawrence Peabody with Iron Base

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H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in

Rare Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lawrence Peabody with Iron Base

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice color and condition in this armchair made in molded fiberglass and solid iron base, circa 1950's , classik Atomic age chair in the style of Eames.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

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H 33 in W 28 in D 32 in

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Ferndale, MI

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Pair Atomic Age Lounge Chairs by Selig Company

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H 28 in W 24.5 in D 31 in

Pair Atomic Age Lounge Chairs by Selig Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair Atomic Age Lounge Chairs by Selig Company

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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 ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchedon

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H 33 in W 28 in D 27 in

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchedon

Located in Ferndale, MI

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchedon

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Wicker with Metal Frame Atomic Age

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H 28 in W 31 in D 29 in

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Wicker with Metal Frame Atomic Age

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic pair of "Atomic Age" hoop chairs in wicker with a steel frame, circa 1970s.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Desk Chair by Good Form

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H 31 in W 17 in D 18 in

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Desk Chair by Good Form

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful single desk/side chair by good form in brushed steel legs and frame with freshly recover seta and back, in Knoll red fabric excellent work on the upholstery new foam. Solid...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Atomic Age Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Fabric, Italy

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H 30 in W 35.75 in D 34 in

Pair of Atomic Age Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Fabric, Italy

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of Atomic Age lounge chairs featuring striking silhouettes with curved fiberglass bases, structured arms, and angled backrests.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair

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H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and freshly upholstered in Knoll Fabric, please note one its an armless chair and one with arms as sh...

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron & Chrome by Tony Paul

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H 46 in W 23 in D 34 in

Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron & Chrome by Tony Paul

By Tony Paul

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping, with a solid iron combination, Freshly Recovered in Black leather and riveted, the chair is in its original condition circa 1970s, the ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

1950s American Modern Set of Four Atomic Age Wrought Iron Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 20 in

1950s American Modern Set of Four Atomic Age Wrought Iron Dining Chairs

By Dan Johnson

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of four solid wrought iron, with freshly upholstered seat pads in brown simple elegant design, hard to find circa 1950s Atomic age look.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair

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H 31.5 in W 19.5 in L 31.5 in

Set of 6 American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of 6 original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and cream Naugahyde , please note that its 5 armless chairs and one with arms as shown, the main pic...

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Space Age Futuristic Octagonal Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 90s

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H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

Space Age Futuristic Octagonal Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 90s

By Fröscher Sitform

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of unique space age or atomic age dining chairs or visitor chairs in blue and green produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1990s Germany.

Category

1990s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair

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H 34 in W 84 in D 28 in

Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair

Located in Ferndale, MI

Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair, priced as set.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Atomic Age Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale, circa 1963

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H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in

Atomic Age Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale, circa 1963

By John Gale

Located in Downingtown, PA

Atomic Age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale, in a great dark red color.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Designed by Soren Lund for Soren Lund Mobler, second half of the 20th century. These atomic age-influenced lounge chairs will make eye-catching feature pieces in any interior living ...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Slipper Chair

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H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Slipper Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, atomic-age, slipper, lounge chair features a tubular steel frame with newly upholstered, floating seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Atomic Age 1950s Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff

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H 29 in W 29 in D 24 in

Pair of Atomic Age 1950s Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff

By Joseph Cicchelli

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Frame Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blue

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H 28 in W 28 in D 24.5 in

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Frame Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blue

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The quintessential retro armchair is sure to steal the show in your atomic age home. This set of chairs are crafted of solid walnut wood with sturdy construction sure to last many mo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Grey Tweed and Walnut Pearsall Gondola Sofa

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H 31 in W 100.5 in D 33.5 in

Mid Century Modern Grey Tweed and Walnut Pearsall Gondola Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Adrian Pearsall, a visionary of 1950s and '60s American furniture, outshone contemporaries like Vladimir Kagan in boldness and innovation. His "Atomic Age" designs, notably lounge ch...

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 1970s Space Age Atomic Swivel Leather Chairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of 1970s Space Age Atomic Swivel Leather Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Nantucket, MA

How cool are these....a pair of 1970s Space Age, atomic swivel chairs in a teardrop shape. The leather upholstery has been redone, chrome base with black Lucite bowl and back frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Suede and Metal Frame Atomic Age

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H 27.5 in W 28 in D 26 in

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Suede and Metal Frame Atomic Age

By Lusch & Co

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic pair and hard to find hoop chairs made in West Germany circa 1950s, nice condition suede seat and black leather wrapped handles, on black pipe frame nice comfy and light to...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Wrought Iron Patio Chairs

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H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of 1950s American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Wrought Iron Patio Chairs

By Dan Johnson

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair solid wrought iron, with freshly upholstered seat pads in brown simple elegant design, hard to find circa 1950s Atomic age look. With ball tips accents at the arms ends fre...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Parlour Arm Chairs

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H 26 in W 28.25 in D 29.25 in

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Parlour Arm Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in North York, ON

From the graphic, resin frame to the bright fuchsia velvet upholstery, this chairs scream “Atomic Age” design. A bold set to style your sitting room around and truly make a statement.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Resin

Rare 1950s Horn Lounge Chair by Karpen of California

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H 28 in W 35 in D 28 in

Rare 1950s Horn Lounge Chair by Karpen of California

By Karpen of California

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The fabric is a more recent but typical of the atomic age when the chair was manufactured. The color is a taupe and brown woven texture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four 1950s Modern Atomic Age Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22 in

Set of Four 1950s Modern Atomic Age Chairs

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Nice set of four solid, Mid-Century Atomic chairs. Freshly upholstered seat pads in sparkling black vinyl. Hard to find, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Atomic age Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 31.5 in W 35 in D 31 in

Atomic age Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Hudson, NY

Classic atomic age form, color and texture all wrapped up in this super cool lounge chair and otto.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Rare 1950s Vibrating Massage Chaise

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H 16 in W 62 in D 25 in

Rare 1950s Vibrating Massage Chaise

Located in Pasadena, CA

This unusual massage chair moves into a variety of positions and vibrates.It is upholstered in the original vinyl that features a snappy black and white atomic age design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Set of Four Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale

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H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 23 in

Set of Four Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale

By John Gale

Located in Seattle, WA

Set of four atomic age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale circa 1963.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Low model stool of wicker and metal by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960's

$187

H 28.94 in W 15.56 in D 16.93 in

Low model stool of wicker and metal by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960's

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This low model stool was made by Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960's. It has a black lacquered metal frame with a wicker seat. The black laquered frame gives a nice contrast to the rattan....

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s

$966 / set

H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era. In very good condition. The upholstery was recently renewed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark

$2,200

H 32 in W 20.25 in D 31 in

Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elegant Mid Century rocking chair with sculptural contoured dark walnut toned wood frame with medium blue tight woven upholstery. This very comfortable chair with springs and padd...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Single Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stool by Rohe Noordwolde

$495

H 37 in W 15.75 in D 16.25 in

Single Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stool by Rohe Noordwolde

By Charlotte Perriand, Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand style wicker bar stool by Rohe Noordwolde. This stool has chrome legs with a woven wicker seat and angled backrest. In original condition with visible wear consist...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Classic Modernist Chair . wood & iron by designed by Clifford Pascoe

$599

H 28 in W 17 in D 22 in

Classic Modernist Chair . wood & iron by designed by Clifford Pascoe

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Design ! Plywood & iron chair by Clifford Pascoe feature thoughtful lines, and a curved birch backrest. The seat has been reupholstered in a burnt orange mohair... ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

$4,800 / set

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

An exceptional pair of campaign-style lounge chairs designed by the notable mid-century California designer Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, circa 1960s. Exemplifying Baldon's signat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Wrought iron and wicker counter chair bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong

$1,011

H 42.13 in Dm 15.36 in

Wrought iron and wicker counter chair bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Berlin, DE

bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong with wrought iron base and wicker/bamboo seat. The diameter given applies to the diameter of the seat. The base of the stool measures ⌀42cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 17 in D 18.5 in

1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff. Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable. Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 "Carimate" chairs

$4,660 / set

H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Set of 2 "Carimate" chairs

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Forest, BE

An icon of Italian design, the Carimate chair combines a lacquered solid wood frame with a handwoven straw seat. Designed in 1959 by Vico Magistretti for the Carimate Golf Club in Co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s

$2,345

H 30.31 in W 24.41 in D 1,000,000 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s

By Søren Georg Jensen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen from the 60s. A rare emerging Jensen design. Unlike the common Jensen rocking chairs...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Arflex "Lucania" Chair by Carlo De Carlo, Italy, 1954

$1,932

H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in

Mid-Century Arflex "Lucania" Chair by Carlo De Carlo, Italy, 1954

By Giancarlo De Carlo, Arflex

Located in Sacile, PN

Chair designed by Giancarlo De Carlo, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1954. This chair is an original commission for the furnishings of the motor yacht "Lucania". The seat shell is ma...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hans Coray Landi Chairs

$3,750 / set

H 28.75 in W 20 in D 21 in

Pair of Hans Coray Landi Chairs

By Hans Coray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hans Coray Landi chairs.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool by Danny Ho Fong, US, 1960s

$557

H 38.98 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool by Danny Ho Fong, US, 1960s

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong, featuring a round rattan-wrapped backrest and seat on a sleek black wrought iron base. The stool has a sculptural form, with curved ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Barstool Caned Back 360 Swivel Barstool

$457Sale Price|20% Off

H 46 in W 19 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Barstool Caned Back 360 Swivel Barstool

Located in Lake Worth, FL

We only have 1 left! For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Vintage Rocking Chair

$1,970

H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 33.86 in

Danish Vintage Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

A beautiful vintage Danish vintage rocking chair. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, this has a stunning design and it is extremely comfortab...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

$4,600

H 28.5 in W 27.75 in D 32 in

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in Detroit, MI

The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

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H 12.01 in W 33.63 in D 11.23 in

Early-Mid 20th Century Japanese Wabi-Sabi Wooden Low Table / Display Stand TA140

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden low table made of sugi (Japanese cedar) or pine. It is thought to have been crafted from very old reclaimed timber — antique wood dating from the late 19th to early ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"

$1,864 / item

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

The BOND Side Table in pink Marble evokes timeless simplicity with its sleek, modern design. Crafted from premium black natural stone, this sophisticated design piece is defined by c...

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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Straw

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

$1,576 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Functionalist Bedside Tables by Pauli Blomstedt, J. Merivaara, Finland, 1930s

$2,728 / set

H 25.6 in W 13.98 in D 16.15 in

Functionalist Bedside Tables by Pauli Blomstedt, J. Merivaara, Finland, 1930s

By J.Merivaara, Pauli Blomstedt

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare and architecturally striking pair of functionalist bedside tables designed by Pauli Blomstedt and produced by J. Merivaara in Finland during the 1930s. These pieces embody th...

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut

$59,500

H 31.89 in W 59.85 in D 20.08 in L 31.89 in

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima, chest of drawers, walnut, United States, 1967 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this commode is testimony to Geo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rattan Wall Sconce by DUNLIN, Rococo Style, Australian, New

$1,998 / item

H 15.75 in W 15 in D 8 in

Rattan Wall Sconce by DUNLIN, Rococo Style, Australian, New

By DUNLIN

Located in Paddington, NSW

Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy

$3,750 / set

H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....

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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Vintage Italian Bar Stools

$3,250 / set

H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in

Set of Three Vintage Italian Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great set of vintage Italian bar stools in great condition. Very solid and well made.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DRESSiNG ROOM CONSOLE TABLE FULL LENGTH MIRROR

$4,552

H 74.81 in W 66.74 in D 14.18 in

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DRESSiNG ROOM CONSOLE TABLE FULL LENGTH MIRROR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Antique Circa 1900-1920 French Louis XVI style full length trifold dr...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of Three Industrial Style Chain Link Swivel Barstools

$5,800 / set

H 29 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Set of Three Industrial Style Chain Link Swivel Barstools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Chic set of three swivel barstools featuring an industrial style sculptural iron chain link base. Each stool is hand-crafted from thick, chunky welded chains having four legs that ar...

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20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern, Oak Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

$909

H 18.9 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in

Mid Century Modern, Oak Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Rødding, DK

Solid oak and ceramic tile-top nesting tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Each top is inset with a grid of hand-decorated ceramic tiles carrying individually rendered circul...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus S44 bookshelf in chrome and walnut veneer for Tecta

$2,841

H 47.64 in W 55.12 in D 14.57 in

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus S44 bookshelf in chrome and walnut veneer for Tecta

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Bookshelf original designed by Marcel Breuer in 1932 for the Clarté House in Geneva. Simple and carefully designed appearance with four height-adjustable shelves in walnut veneer sup...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak

$24,500

H 20.87 in W 126.38 in D 116.93 in

Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Tuttoletto' queen bed, oak veneer, Italy, 1978 Exceptional piece of furniture designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1978. This monumental bedroom unit present...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

“Kromvik” Chrome Bed frame with Original Sultan Base By Knut Hagberg, IKEA 1980s

$2,620

H 24.8 in W 39 in D 83.1 in

“Kromvik” Chrome Bed frame with Original Sultan Base By Knut Hagberg, IKEA 1980s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Knut Hagberg for IKEA in 1982, the “Kromvik” bed is a well-known example of Scandinavian postmodern design. The frame is executed in polished tubular chrome steel, formi...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

$1,705

H 37.01 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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Atomic Age Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of atomic age chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique atomic age chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and iron. Atomic age chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of atomic age chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern atomic age chairs are of considerable interest. Lane Acclaim, John Gale and Joseph Cicchelli each produced beautiful atomic age chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Atomic Age Chairs?

Atomic age chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,638, while the lowest priced sells for $448 and the highest can go for as much as $7,600.

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 Atomic Age Chairs

How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

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