What is a mid-century chair?

A 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.

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.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some 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.

Mid Century Red Chair

Big Chair

Factory Chair

Rajmund Halas

Red Leather Lounge Chair

Midcentury Club Chairs

Burgundy Chairs

Vinyl Chairs

Pair Of Red Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century red chair Italy 1960s

H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s

By Fairfield Chair Company

Located in Deland, FL

. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s

H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture Company. This incredible set

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4

H 31.5 in W 19 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Northern Europe Red Wooden Chair, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern northern Europe Red wooden chair, 1960s Chair in beech solid wood painted in

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Northern Europe Red Wooden Chair, 1960s

H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

By Ostergaard Steen

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved egg-like form upholstered in textured red

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

H 46 in W 37 in D 39 in

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage style club chairs with red upholstery. Fun round saucer shape. Please confirm

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 36 in

Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Chairs, Pair

Located in Summerland, CA

Mid century Modern red leather and Chrome chairs. Sold as pair. Bright true red leather nicely

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Chairs, Pair

H 31 in W 33 in D 21 in

Red Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Almelo, NL

Red Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1960s. Gastone Rinaldi designed this

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Red Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960

Located in Markington, GB

Stunning chair very unusual and sought after, selected for and used by Charlotte Perriand in the

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960

H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in

6 American Mid-century Modern Burled Wood Dining Chairs Klismos Style

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding set of 6 klismos leg burled wood dining chairs. The upholstery is actually quite nice

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

6 American Mid-century Modern Burled Wood Dining Chairs Klismos Style

H 41 in W 18 in D 21 in

Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953. The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plush Red Lounge Chairs

Located in North York, ON

These Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are bold and beautiful. They are upholstered in eye-catching

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plush Red Lounge Chairs

H 35 in W 30 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Mid Century Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 2 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece

By Chiavari

Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT

Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece

H 37.41 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in

Mid Century Stackable Chairs 1970s

By Jean-Paul Emonds-Alt

Located in Herentals, BE

Set of 4 stackable orange chairs with chrome base and plastic seat. They were manufactured in the

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Stackable Chairs 1970s

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Mid Century Red Velvet & Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Red velvet highback lounge chair. Features a high padded back and low arms over distressed walnut

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Red Velvet & Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair

H 38 in W 33 in D 30.5 in

20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Mid Century Red Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Red Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Set of Twelve Mid Century Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve Mid Century Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Southampton, NY

This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll

H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 36 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Casters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern red leather cube club lounge chair on casters. Item features quality

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Casters

H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in

Pair of Vintage Red Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Roma, IT

in the half of 20th century. A beautiful and rare vintage pair of chairs in Metal and Skai, in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Red Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century

H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Italian Mid-Century Red Wood and Metal Alien Chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s

By Carlo Forcolini, Alias

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century red wood and metal Alien chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s Alien chair with

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Red Wood and Metal Alien Chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s

H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 19.3 in

Yngve Ekström White and Red Mid-Century Circle Chair, 1960

Located in Rome, IT

red fabric. The chair is the classic circle chair by Yngve Ekström, made of beech wood and in this

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Yngve Ekström White and Red Mid-Century Circle Chair, 1960

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in

Mid Century Modern Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair

Located in Summerland, CA

Bright and cheerful pair of red leather and chrome chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs or

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair

H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in

Mid Century Red Vinyl Pod Occasional Lounge Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century red Vinyl Pod occasional lounge chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 26 wide x 25.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Red Vinyl Pod Occasional Lounge Chairs, Set of 4

H 28 in W 26 in D 25.75 in

20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern red leather cube club lounge chairs on casters - a pair. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters, a Pair

H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in

Set of 4 Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Mid Century

Located in Summerland, CA

Set of 4. Mid Century Modern chairs from 1960s. Upholstered in Bright cheerful red leather

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Mid Century

H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in

Set of Two Mid Century Red Velvet Chairs, Fameg, A-6150 type, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A pair of bent "A-6150" chairs produced at the Fameg furniture factory in Radom, Poland. Model on

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Mid Century Red Velvet Chairs, Fameg, A-6150 type, Europe, 1960s.

H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 13.78 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chair or club chair from beech and red woolen fabric 1950s. A

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s

H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in

Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs feature comfortable vintage upholstery and a

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

H 28.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria

H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in

1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Plinth Base Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Madison, WI

Very exciting and quite rare 1970s plinth lounge chair in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Plinth Base Lounge Chair and Ottoman

H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Space Age Club Chair Raphael Raffel, France, 1965

By Raphael Raffel

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century Modern space age club chair by Raphael Raffel, France 1965. The club chair

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Space Age Club Chair Raphael Raffel, France, 1965

H 26.38 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery

Located in London, GB

A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair

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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery

H 30.5 in W 29 in D 25.5 in

Set of 5 Mid Century Italian Industrial Desing Metal and Red Chairs

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of five chairs of Italian industrial design from the 1960s, chromed metal frame and upholstered

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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Mid Century Italian Industrial Desing Metal and Red Chairs

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Four Mid-Century Pink Beige Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Four Mid-Century Pink Beige Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in

Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Pasadena, TX

Bird chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1952. Polished chrome steel upholstered in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair

H 40.35 in W 38.5 in D 33 in

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll

H 34 in W 32 in D 28 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern New Red Upholstery Lounge Chair on Solid Brass Legs

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stunning mid century Italian modern lounge chair on cone shape solid brass legs. Paolo Buffa, Gio

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern New Red Upholstery Lounge Chair on Solid Brass Legs

H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in

Mid-19th Century Exuberantly Carved Walnut Chair with Ruby Red Upholstery

Located in London, GB

example of mid-nineteenth century furniture craft, the single chair carved from solid Walnut, with hand

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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Exuberantly Carved Walnut Chair with Ruby Red Upholstery

H 37.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chair ‘Sophia’ in Red Velvet

Located in London, GB

craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chair ‘Sophia’ in Red Velvet

H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cookeville, TN

Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair

H 27 in W 30 in D 26 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of Red Velvet and Chromed Chairs, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Set di quattro sedie con struttura in acciaio cromato, seduta schienale imbottiti e rivestiti in tessuto originale color rosso mattone. 1970 ca. Buone condizioni generali, qualche se...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of Red Velvet and Chromed Chairs, 1970s

H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet

Located in Sofia, BG

French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet

H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in

Italian Mid-Century Red Metal Fabric Aloha Chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s

By Molteni & C

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century red metal and fabric Aloha chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s Pair of Aloha

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Red Metal Fabric Aloha Chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s

H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Two Mid-Century Burgundy Red and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

renovation, new glossy lacquer. For this chairs we used ultramarine blue and burgundy red color. This

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Two Mid-Century Burgundy Red and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl Germany, 1968

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Red Leather

Located in North York, ON

Simple but stylish, this set of two lounge chairs comes with original Mid Century Modern walnut

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Red Leather

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 23 in

Windsor style rocking chair, Mid 20th Century, Red Mahogany wood

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Windsor style rocking chair dating from around 1950's in Mahogany good and sturdy condition H

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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Windsor style rocking chair, Mid 20th Century, Red Mahogany wood

H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in

Set of Twelve 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Red Lounge Chairs by Kurt Olsen

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Kurt Olsen

Located in Detroit, MI

This exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs were designed by Kurt Olsen for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Red Lounge Chairs by Kurt Olsen

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 28 in

Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 6 Red Lacquered Chairs Mid Century Modernist

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous set of 6 Italian red wood lacquered dinning chairs with cane seats , beautiful color hard

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 6 Red Lacquered Chairs Mid Century Modernist

H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Mid Century 6 Red Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

manufacturer which also helped develop the chair. It is lacquered in Red color and the seat is upholstered

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century 6 Red Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964

H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in

Mid Century 8 Red Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

manufacturer which also helped develop the chair. It is lacquered in Red color and the seat is upholstered

Category

2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century 8 Red Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964

H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Beech Dining Room Chairs 1950s Vienna Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage red beech set of 14 dining chairs, which were designed and executed in

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Beech Dining Room Chairs 1950s Vienna Austria

H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in

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Mid Century Red Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century red chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, every mid century red chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century red chair, we have 1910 options in-stock, while there are 38 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century red chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century red chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid century red chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Red Chair?

The average selling price for a mid century red chair at 1stDibs is $2,843, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,134 for the highest priced.

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 Mid Century Red Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A 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.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some 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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