Mid-Century Modern Seating
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
Pair of armchairs mod. San Luca by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Gavina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs mod. San Luca designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Gavina, original structure and fabric.
Sanluca is the first fruit of a deep collaboration and frie...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
George Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The George Chair is a low profile, but wide-scale lounge chair that rests on top of a ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Set of 10 Arne Vodder Danish Teak Tilt Back Dining Chairs - New Upholstery
By Arne Vodder
Located in Asheville, NC
This rare set of 10 dining chairs by renowned designer Arne Vodder features elegant teak frames with a tilt-back design. Recently updated with new webbing, foam, and luxurious grey b...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Joseph-André Motte "Tempo" Chair for Steiner, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
The iconic 'Tempo' chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s for Steiner, and is a beacon of French furniture craftsmanship.
This chair is a standout model from Motte's repertoire, showcasing his flair for merging functional ergonomics with sleek, modern aesthetics. The 'Tempo' features a frame of polished chrome, providing a robust foundation that complements its streamlined silhouette.
It is fully restored, with new upholstery in silver velvet and re-finishing.
The use of high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail in its restoration highlights the chair’s elegant design and style.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021. Beautiful near new Charles Eames Lounge chair with ottoman in desirable 2100 series smooth black leather. Ch...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
12 Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chairs in Black Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 12 Mario Bellini CAB 412 chairs, made by Cassina in the 1980s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality black saddle leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
A Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Armchairs, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Apart from the reupholstery the chairs are in original and very good c...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Stool. In original condition, with visible wear and nice patina. Foot rest is 12.5" above floor. Weight is approx 30 lbs. Wear is consistent with its a...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Poltrona Siesta di Ingmar Relling per Westnofa Anni 80 con puff
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con poggia piedi in legno laccato, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in pelle.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Inspired Oak Dining Height Stool with Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Charlotte Perriand style dining height stool with hand-woven rush seat and beautifully aged oak frame. The stool is in original condit...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mies van der Rohe Style Artesian Daybed
Features:
Walnut frame
Premium aniline dyed Italian black or brown leather from Brazil
Individually hand welted Upholstery panel sections-bottom tufted
Seat cushions are high resilient-high density polyurethane
Premium cowhide leather strap seat...
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather 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 English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut
Offered for sale is a MELINA B3.923 Bench showroom model. The bench is inspired by the designs of the mid-centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass Italy 1975.
These magnificent set of 12 'Africa' dining chairs, designed by Afra and T...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut, Braid
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Margherita model armchairs with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, goose down cushions.
The velvet is original from the period b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Swi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Felt
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 Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Pair of 1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on the underside of each chair.
Note: Price is for two clear c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ask for custom shipping quote
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian three-seater sofa from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech and fir, the cushions in goose down, the sofa was upholstered in the 90s but the fabric is faded and wor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
White Rattan Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair with Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Rare and hard to find White Rattan Upholstered Egg Chair with Ottoman. The chair swivels and reclines when you sit back in it. See video for a f...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 in Patinated Cognac Leather, Alfred Kill production, 1960s.
This highly rare lounge chair model ‘FK87’ is one of the most remarkable designs by Preben Fabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Off-white armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of low armchairs by Studio Glustin.
France, 2024
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Ward Bennett "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brickel in Chrome and Beige Leather
Located in Littleton, CO
An iconic pair of 1960s "Scissor" chairs in chrome and leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Crafted during the height of Mid-Century Modern design, these chairs epitomize the era's s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Thonet 209 Cane Bentwood Chairs After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft.
The chairs after Thonet is from the years 1950s
The 6 chairs are in very good condition, ready to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Rare Midcentury Balance Variable Knee Chair, Peter Opsvik, Norway, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Scarface" armchair by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Scarface" armchair upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Brass base.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2024.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Five
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century classic.
The sofas have been newly reupholstered in a...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle chair has since its introduction in 2013 being well received by end-consumers as well as interior architects. Due to its appealing design, outstanding comfort and unique c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Lulli Chairs, Carlo Ratti, Curved Woods Industry, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of 4 Lulli chairs, conceived by Carlo Ratti in the golden age of Italian design in 1950, embodies timeless elegance and structural innovation. Masterfully crafted by Curved W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Lady Armchair Set/2 by Marco Zanuso, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s.
This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
Located in London, GB
The DCW chair was originally released in 1946, with Herman Miller taking over the manufacture of the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of producti...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered in Outdoor Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Foil Daybed is a luxury daybed. Are you looking for a modern sofa whose design won’t perish over time? You found it. Foil’s ergonomic structure and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Vico Magistretti Italian Ash Wood and Rush Barstools - Vintage 1960s Design
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
An Italian trio of barstools, conceived by the esteemed designer Vico Magistretti, radiates a minimalist and unassuming design. The supporting structure, crafted from ash wood, follo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Located in Medina, OH
Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed from Greenhouse Fabrics. This piece is in perfect condition and is ready to be an addi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Orange Togo Modular Sofas, Set of 5
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century classic.
The sofas have been newly reupholstered in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century Gunlocke Jens Risom Style Danish Arm Chairs. Made of walnut with black leather seat and back.
The Gunlocke Company's history in Wayland, New York begins in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch leather with tilt antique bronze base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (signed “Ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, model 'Gregoire', orange wool upholstery, oak, France, 1960s
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Guillerme and Chambron. These...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in Original Red Velvet 1973
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in original red velvet corduroy upholstery Italy 1973
Mario Bellini designed this iconic 'Camaleonda' sofa in 1973 for B&B Ita...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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 Un Art d'Habiter - Art of Living...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex, designed by Chandigarh in 1951, has received accolades for its celebration of an independent nation open to modernity. The Haute Cour, along with the Secretariat and the Assemblée wing, make up the core of Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex. The rooms were filled with overstuffed armchairs...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Bamboo" Style Bench by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Bench in "Bamboo" style gilt metal with seating cushion upholstered with a fabric by Nobilis.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy.
The small series of Borsani beds designed were produced in several different designs ,each in very limited numbers and all hand made by the Arredamento Borsani in Varedo, italy. This series of beds never went into serial industrial production , a fact confirmed to me by the Arredamento Borsani archives.
Beginning in the late 1950s,Osvaldo Borsani went on to collaborate with many great artists such as Lucio Fontana, Fausto Melotti, Agenore Fabbri, Aligi Sassu and Arnaldo Pomodoro, amongst others entrusting each to provide decorative elements to his designs.
The brass headboard features a series of heavy cast solid brass interlocking geometric elements each featuring a beautiful organic three dimensional surface finish creating a supremely elegant and timeless repetitive motif . The bed still retains all its original decorative brass nuts ,bolts and finials which feature the same three dimensional decorative finish as the decorative sculptural forms contained in the headboard.
We have had a new bespoke mattress and bolster pillow made with a natural latex foam surface as they would have originally had which also has the benefit that latex breathes. The mattress has an opulent decorative buttoned finish . Botht the mattress and pillow have been finished in 100% wool 'PLOEGWOOL' fabric by the high quality Dutch fabric manufacturer DE PLOEG.
MATTRESS DIMENSIONS :
Width 100cm x length 200cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 6ft 6.74inch
BOLSTER PILLOW DIMENSIONS:
Width 100cm diameter 24cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 9.45inch
The mattress is supported on a 20mm ( 0.75 inch ) thick plywood board ,with breathing holes, which spans across the transverse brass plated steel frame elements.
When used as a day bed SEATING...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini 7-Piece Bambole Chairs/ Modular Sofa Set for B&B Italia 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini 7-Piece Bambole Chairs/ Modular Sofa Set for B&B Italia 1970s
This is a set of seven original production 'Le Bambole' lounge chairs or mod...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs in wood upholstered with a fabric by Dédar.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Fabric
Dimensions:
D 85 cm x W 64 cm x H 60 cm (SH 37 cm)
G...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Reupholstered 1960s Flair Club Chairs by Bernhardt
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of reupholstered 1960s Flair Club chairs by Bernhardt. These chairs were fully reupholstered in a Crypton 49 Mauve from Great Lakes Fabrics featuring 50,000 double rubs. This is...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
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Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. 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.
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