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Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch dining Chair with handle. Has original label. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
10 Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(10) Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten. Solid birch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dining Conference Room Chairs Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large set of ten dining or conference room armchairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each armless chair measures: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 mid century teak dining chairs by Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 10 mid century dining chairs by bramin circa 1960.
Rare to find in such a large matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM Roma
By MIM Roma, Renato Venturi
Located in East Hampton, NY
A superb rare set of TEN Rosewood dining chairs by Renato Venturi for MiM Roma (Mobili Italiani
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Maple Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century modern dining chairs in the style of Heywood Wakefield feature hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 10 Mid Century Italian Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs from the 1980s is a stylish and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Dining Chair by Wiesner Hager, 1960s Austria
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant Mid-century modern wood and mustard green upholstery dining chair.
Produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Set of 10 Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set comprises six iconic Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by the Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 20 in D 17 in
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 8 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 Danish Modern JL Moeller Teak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern teak side dining chairs
Offered is a vintage set of Set of 10
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s.
The rare set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in stained
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in European
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 Mid-century Upholstered Dining Chairs, Harvey Probber Attributed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
set of 8 Mid-century Modern upholstered dining side chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Boltinge - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace Scandinavian elegance with this set of four Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs in Beech, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in European
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Grey Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern dining chairs in grey designer velvet. Part of the hand crafted custom
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare set of dining chairs by Martin Eisler.
Provenance: private collection in Rio de
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Thick Chunky Aluminum Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 6 Milo Baughman thick chunky aluminum dining chairs. The aluminum frames have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs In Style of Saporiti, 70s Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian modernist dining chairs, made from a chromed metal base and the original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Danish Modern, Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Oak & Wool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 10 dining chairs in solid patinated oak with seats in its original wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wool
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Highback Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 Brno chairs by Knoll international. All 10 are labeled and in excellent vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Dining Room C...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 23.75 in
Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A classic set of 10 dining chairs in solid oak, made in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
mid century chairs. These chairs demand attention and will be a striking feature in any dining area
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Stackable Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs with a wooden base and molded
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
10 Antique French Empire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3/4 in
This 19th century set of 10 French Empire dining room side chairs is of the highest quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten.
These
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
10 Celina Decoracoes High Back Dining Chairs, Brazil c 1965
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celina Decorações High Back Dining Chairs epitomize refined elegance and luxurious comfort. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Imbuia, Faux Leather, Rosewood
SET 10 Teak Dining Chairs by P. E. Jorgensen for Farso
By Farso Stolefabrik
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of ten teak Danish Modern dining chairs by P. E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 10 Ocean Dining Chairs by Dakota Jackson (2 Arm Chairs, 8 Side Chairs)
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Houston, TX
The Set of 10 Ocean Chairs by Dakota Jackson of New York is a stunning embodiment of contemporary
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 34.625 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
10 Italian Matteo Grassi Leather Dining Chairs by Carlo Bartoli, 1970
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Chicago, IL
10 Italian Matteo Grassi leather dining chairs by Carlo Bartoli, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set of 10 Erich Menzel Dining Chairs Model 50642 for Hellerau, Germany
By Erich Menzel, Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 10 Erich Menzel Dining Chairs Model 50642 for Hellerau, Germany - 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Stackable Dining Chairs in the Style of Roland Rainer, 1970s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and stained plywood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Set of 10 Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs, Unknown Designer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
materials and the "modern values" of the form itself.
The chairs are composed of solid Caviuna structures
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Set of 10 New Linen Upholstery Walnut Dining Chairs by Henredon Mint
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 10 new linen upholstery walnut dining chairs by Henredon mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is composed of ten chairs produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Set of '10' Danish Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs by SAX, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Unveiling a truly remarkable set of (10) dining side chairs in solid rosewood, a testament to
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original 1950's Gio Ponti Leggera Dining Chairs by Cassina. Set of 10
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 10 Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs.
These chairs were in black lacquer finish but we
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Handsome Set 6 Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century by Flair, style of Milo Baughman
By Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 6 dining chairs with heavy polished chrome frames, designed in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
10 Dining Chairs with Metal Legs by Dangles & DeFrance for Strafor, France 1950s
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in New York, NY
An important set of 10 dining chairs by Genevieve Dangles and Christian DeFrance for Strafor. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 16 in D 20 in
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Elegant Restored Set of 10 Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Baker, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
1 of 8 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs in the Style of Roland Rainer, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and bent stained plywood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Exquisite Set of Ten 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Bent Tubular Steel and Wicker Cane, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique and amazing Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in bent chromed tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern dining chairs 10 for your home. Each mid century modern dining chairs 10 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 123 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern dining chairs 10 now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern dining chairs 10 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern dining chairs 10 bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Cassina and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern dining chairs 10 that is worth considering.
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A mid century modern dining chairs 10 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,931, while the lowest priced sells for $491 and the highest can go for as much as $79,500.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs 10
- 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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