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Danish Cantilevered Chrome Sling Lounge Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, retains the tag to one chair stating made in Denmark . The perfect set of chairs for that 1970's look and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Danish crafted rosewood dining chairs with rich rosewood grain on chair backs, newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bentwood Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as it is aesthetically pleasing this visually stunning chair and ottoman set
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 35 in
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title:
Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible
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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title:
Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Skovby Danish Modern Teak High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted by Skovby Mobelfabrik. Characterized by high sculpted backs, floating seats and solid teak construction.
Category
1990s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
A Pair of Classic Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer, Kaj Gottlob, Kaare Klint, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs by Skovby, 1950s, Set of 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
wonderful Danish set of dining chairs ensures maximum comfort. The chairs are marked.
Elegant rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Embassy Chairs by Otto Larsen for Søborg Mobler
By Otto Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Danish teak lounge chairs makes a beautiful Mid-Century addition to any
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer, Kaj Gottlob, Kaare Klint, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 6 classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
A set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Kaj Gottlob, Jacob Kjaer, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 8 classic dining chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair in teak manufactured by Dux in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, attributed to the Danish Designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30.71 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 29.73 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The set of four chairs was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs were made of beech wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The set of six chairs was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs were made of teak wood. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The set of six chairs was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs were made of beech wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Danish Oak Wingback Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Unique pair of carved Oak lounge chairs, recently imported from Denmark. High backrests make these
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four chairs produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Chairs with an interesting, light form, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Set of Two Curved Back Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two curved-back Danish teak dining chairs. Beautifully constructed and upholstered in a rich
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and unusual pair of Danish modern easy chairs in sculpturally formed rattan with elegantly
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought
Category
Antique 18th Century Norwegian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs. Featuring a high back design
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Teak Denmark Mid Century Niels Moller Model 75 Teak Danish Chairs
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic Niels Moller Solid Teak Danish Chairs, Model # 75, Mid Century Modern, Set of 4! Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of curved lounge chairs, reupholstered in shearling lambswool, designed by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
A pair of vintage Danish PJ 412 carver chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, stylish and comfortable pair of Danish vintage PJ 412, carver chairs in mahogany, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Danish Teak Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century danish teak side chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Benny Linden Set of 4 Danish Teak Sled Leg Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hard to find set of four vintage Danish teak dining chairs designed by Benny Linden. Featuring his
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Bamboo Safari Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Norwalk, CT
A gorgeous pair of Danish mid-century "Safari" lounge chairs with bamboo frames, quilt-stitched
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Midcentury Leather Swing Chair by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Belmont, MA
. Made in Denmark in the late 1950s.
The leather is attached to the wood frame of the chair and offers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Handsome Set of 6 Danish Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exceptionally handsome set of six Danish modern teak dining chairs. Distinguishing features
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-century Modern Danish Leather Chair, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Sino, Denmark, 1960s.
This rare chair was conceived in the mid century modern style context, it has
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Beautiful old Set of Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful set of four oak and patinated leather „Eye“ chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION:
Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of four Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design. C
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 34 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Steenwijk, NL
instant use. One chair holds the original sticker of Danish Quality Control.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Skovby Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Red Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern (1960) high back teak dining / side chairs with a tubular square
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
Skandinavian Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Leather Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These mid-century modern Danish Leather lounge chairs are a stunning combination of classic Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
A set of chairs by Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s, Denmark, model 31
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Set of four Mid Century Style Danish Duba Mobelindustri Conference Chairs (1995)
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Set of four Danish Duba Mobelindustri Conference or Dining Chairs, beautiful light blue fabric with
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Dinning Chairs in Rosewood for A. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. Executed by A. J. Iversen for Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30 in W 26 in D 32 in
4x Skandinavian Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Teak
Twentieth Century Danish Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in High Point, NC
, with modern-inspired curves and simple construction and finish, these chairs from twentieth-century
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture created in this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Hans Wegner Ge40 Getama Danish Modern of Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stained oak-framed Pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama (Denmark). Features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Danish Chairs
By Knud Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of (8) upholstered dining chairs on solid teak bases. Requires new upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chair and Stool Model ML 141 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lounge chair and stool model ML141 by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Danish Vintage Side Chair J64 by Ejvind Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage ebonised armchair, made in Denmark by Fredericia and dating from around the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Benny Linden Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Benny Linden, Denmark. Made from Danish teak wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Danish mid century modern teak and cognac leather pair of chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid century modern teak and cognac leather pair of chairs, 1960s
Pair of original vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Easy Scoop Chair Model 301 by Ejvind Johansson, 1958
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic small easy chair in black vinyl with curved back and legs in solid beech designed by Ejvind
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four Danish dining chairs, mostly likely produced by Farstrup, with 'V' shaped backrests
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 35.04 in W 37.21 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair is characterized by the best qualities of the country’s mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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A Century Of Danish Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of a century of Danish chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique a century of Danish chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 4187 antique and vintage a century of Danish chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 50 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of a century of Danish chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A century of Danish chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. A century of Danish chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much are A Century Of Danish Chairs?
A century of Danish chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500,000.
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 A Century Of Danish Chairs
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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