Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Canvas Safari Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Canvas safari easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen with loose cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Set of Ten Orange Fabric Upholstery and Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s-1940s.
These chairs feature a walnut frame and an orange fabric upholstery.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they have been ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good condition, with minor wear c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Authentic Original Paint Tolix Chairs c1950's Large Quantity Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic hand-made Tolix chairs, complete with the gold TOLIX label. The Tolix chairs are considered iconic, and have been displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art, Germany’s ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 8
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 8 yellow plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s.
In Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded seat and back, in black plastic.
The round section chair legs are removable. The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Beech
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Ash & White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of eight dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonder...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wond...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s.
T...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1960s, Set of 4
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chairs set 4''Compass'', designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark. Ergonomic form, characterized by high comfort. Completely restored. Teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Solid Pine Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of twelve Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970s
These are a set of twelve solid pine chairs designed in the 1960s by Roland Wilhelmss...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
By Marko
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Simple, yet elegant. Originally designed in 1951. This set still retai...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933.
Original condition with nice patina.
Literature:
Charlotte Perriand U...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen h...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction.
Johnson Chair Co is the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Ring Chair, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Fabric, Oiled Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1958, the ring chair is one of the couple’s most elegant and iconic designs. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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For sale are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Moder...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set Four Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Chairs, Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four Riviera chairs made of bamboo, rattan and black metal attributed to Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bamboo and Wicker Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo and woven wicker folding chairs whenever you need
extra seating.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, pair of dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s.
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style wit...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Dining Chair in Black Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s
A delicate chair that is well-proportioned and will elevate one's interior in a vigorous and strong way. The wooden frame is composed of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Mod.4875 Plastic Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Italian white plastic chair with rounded seat and back, Mod." 4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s. The circular chair legs are ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphol...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed pair of Italian 1950's lounge chairs with a scalloped or petal shaped form. These classic and exquisite lounge chairs have been fully restored and newly reuphol...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
2 Cantilever Armchairs in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition.
Do not hesitate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs for Brødrene Sørheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs manufactured for Brødrene Sørheim in Norway, circa 1960s. These vintage dining chairs were made of the highest qualit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color cushion on the seat. Published by "Cado" in 1970.
Published on: La cote du Design 1950. 1960. 1970.
Activities:
Own Design offices in Denmark, respectively England, Germany and France.
Main activities – Furniture design – Industrial Design – Professional product development.
Designer and inventor of worlds first chair injection moulded in one piece.
Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner...
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1870s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
6 French Art Deco Cerused Oak White Dining Chairs, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
6 French midcentury cerused dining chairs, 1930s
Beautiful oak Art Deco French dining chairs, in lovely condition. The wood is beautifully cerus...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ernst Moeckl Colorful Kangaroo Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Z' armchairs, wood, Germany, 1968
This set of colourful Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is al...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Dining Chairs in Colorful Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs or patio chairs, metal, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful airy patio or dining chairs in differently colored metal. What makes these chairs appear so lightweight is their thin li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tapio Wirkkala Dining Chairs 'Nikke' with Metal Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful 'Nikke' dining chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. This model is a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Highback Armchairs in Oak with Leather Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, cognac leather, wood, Europe, 1940s
These wavy, elegant armchairs feature high-quality camel colored leather cushions that are sect...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Greta Grossman Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Exceedingly rare, sculpturally resonant Greta Grossman indoor/outdoor folding chairs, of painted tubular steel and cotton cord, produced in Cali...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960.
The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored.
The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair
Located in Lejre, DK
Embodying Elegance and Heritage: The Series 7™ 3107 80th Anniversary fully upholstered chair, a celebration of design excellence, sophisticatio...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dining Room Chairs Wicker Fabric Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italy 1980s Set of 4
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 dining or garden chairs produced in Italy in the 1980s by the Vivai del Sud company. Each single chair is made of wicker with a padded seat and upholstered in a light patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Navy Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a stunning Italian V...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.
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