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Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Fog 401 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Turquoise
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Turquoize H491 Designer: Kateryna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Dark Green
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Garden 509 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs with high backrests, solid wood structure, fruitwood legs. Upholstery completely
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs in Green, Beige and White Wool - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs, wood structure reupholstered in green, beige and white wool. Beech feet
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Pair of Low Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Fret Velvet Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern low chairs in fret velvet fabric with ebonized legs. Curved tufted
Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique Post-modern low chair, 1980s. The chair can be used as an outspoken and eye catching low
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Modern Low Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A harmonious fusion of form and texture, this low chair makes a bold statement from any angle
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Low Accent Chair
Modern Low Accent Chair
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Modern Low Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
have already enjoyed the comfort of our iconic modern low-back Windsor chairs. Now, you can take that
Category

2010s Canadian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Low Back Side Chair
Modern Low Back Side Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 18 in
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Brazilian Modern Low Easy Chair 1970s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Item No. AT Circa 1970s / Brazil Size W600 D850 H700 SH370 mm A vintage lounge chair from
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Modern Low Easy Chair 1970s
Brazilian Modern Low Easy Chair 1970s
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 33.47 in
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Low Back Design in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Brazilian Brown Leather Low Lounge Chair by Fernando Jaeger
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Brazilian brown leather low lounge chair by Fernando Jaeger. Minimalist design great lounge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Modern Low Side Chair in Exotic Wood & Hair Hide from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Umberto Modern Low Dining Chair in Sustainably Sourced Exotic Argentine Rosewood & Hair Hide from
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Modern Style Low Slung Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern pair of leather lounge chairs with cantilever style stainless steel base. Please confirm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Profile Arm/Accent Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage mid-century tufted-back swivel rocker club chair. Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Design Low Side Chair, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style Design Palissander Hardwood Stool Chair. Made in the
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Low Profile Table Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Low Profile Table Chairs - Set of 4 Vintage mid century modern set of 4, clean
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Oak

Cute Low Lounge Chair by Kroehler Mid Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Small mid century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte Dimensions: D 56 x W 53 x H 61 cm. Materials: Crystal. Stylish
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
Branched Low Back Chair by Dainte
H 24.02 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
By Juan Gamboa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Low chairs designed by Juan Gamboa in 1964. The lines are inspired by the spanish tradition of low
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Low Slung Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung Danish modern lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Design Low Side Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design low chair set of 2 in the style of Augusto Bozzi. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Flame Low Chair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Low Chair by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 70 x W 68 x H 100 cm. Materials: Velvet TT, satin
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Satin, Velvet, Lacquer

Flame Low Chair by Memoir Essence
Flame Low Chair by Memoir Essence
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It is the lower version that can be used as a lounge chair, too. It
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Nomad Black Frame Low Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Nomad Black Frame Low Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 77 x W 100 x H 110 cm. SH 39 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Foam

Nomad Black Frame Low Chair by NORR11
Nomad Black Frame Low Chair by NORR11
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 30.32 in
Nomad Natural Frame Low Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Nomad Natural Frame Low Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 77 x W 100 x H 110 cm. SH 39 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Leather, Bamboo, Foam

Nomad Natural Frame Low Chair by NORR11
Nomad Natural Frame Low Chair by NORR11
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 30.32 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and restored hand-woven
Category

Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
H 18.25 in W 16.25 in D 29 in
Andrianna Shamaris Low Teak Wood Colonial Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Colonial chair. Hand-carved feet and restored double-backed hand-woven rattan. A
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Leather and Chrome Full Horizontal Tilt Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Low Leather and Chrome full Horizontal tilt Hypnosis Lounge chair. In the Style
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Chauffeuse by French designer Jacques Charpentier, 1970s. The seat has been reupholstered in high-end fabric by our workshop. The base is in brushed steel. Very good condition. LP260
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 36.62 in
Custom Hickory Chair Green Mohair Macdonald Club Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
square wood feet. A classic and tailored comfortable club chair, both modern and timeless.
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Iconic "Cadeira Baixa" designed by Brazilian design master Joaquim Tenreiro in Perobinha do Campo wood.
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Eames for Herman Miller DKR Bikini Low Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) for Herman Miller DKR Bikini black wire chairs with low cat's
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Honey Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olive Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Purple Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Low Antique Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak on this low chair that can also be used as a side table. The back rest and seat are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 83 x W 66 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 83 x W 66 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 83 x W 66 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 83 x W 66 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut

Calif-Asia, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable rattan chairs designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Modern Studio Sling Recliner Low Lounge Chair Brown Leather on Black Iron Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Low lounge chair Modern Studio recliner lounge low brown leather sling on a black painted iron
Category

Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs with wooden structure, new fillings and new upholstery in lemon yellow velvet
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Danish modern low back wing chair made by a Danish craftsman. 1930-40s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern low back wing chair made by a Danish craftsman. Excellent quality in shape and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Maple

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sled-style, low-backed chair features a steel structure painted in matte white with dash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Sled-Base Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sled-style, low-backed chair features a steel structure painted in matte white with Dash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Modern Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern low chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every modern low chair was constructed with great care. There are 303 variations of the antique or vintage modern low chair you’re looking for, while we also have 70 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern low chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern low chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made modern low chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and Jasper Morrison are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Low Chair?

The average selling price for a modern low chair at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $355 on the low end and $115,000 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 Modern Low Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.