Mid-Century Modern Side 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
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is priced for (1) chair with 50" hanging chain. We have (2) chairs available and they are an exact match. We can provide a custom shipping quote if you desire both.
Want to make your friends jealous? Well then this sexy wicker scoop...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Walnut DCW for Herman Miller / Evans 'B'
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early Eames DCW side chair in finely grained bent walnut ply from the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames. Built after WW2 using techniques developed during war production and swi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59 by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kangaroo Chairs; Pierre Jeanneret; PJ-SI-59; Teak; Cane; India; Chandigarh; 1955
These distinctive low chairs, known as "Kangaroo Chairs," are meticulously crafted from solid teak a...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Ivory Tweed Curved Back Teak Chairs, Danish, 1960s, Pair of Two
Located in New York, NY
Set of two beautiful midcentury chairs, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat and curved back reupholstered with ivory tweed. Structurally sound, in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century American Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century American brass sculptural dining chairs in flattened tubular form featuring sloped and tapered rectangular backs with rounded shoulders and convex seats, upholst...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 walnut and off-white fabric dining or side chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1950s.
18.5" seat height
Touch ups...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Countryside, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 19 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17.75 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb, Side Chairs, Leather, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and leather side chairs designed and produced by John Widdicomb, USA, c. 1940s.
18.25” seat height
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearanc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Woodard Outdoor Iron Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Woodard Outdoor Table and 4 Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Woodard Outdoor table and 4 Chairs . A great set for tight spaces as the t...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining / Side Chairs by Avar Aalto 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set includes four exquisite Mid-Century dining/side chairs designed by the iconic Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in the 1960s. Crafted from pine wood, these chairs ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning pair or duo swiveling side chairs model Cone designed by Verner Panton 1958, Denmark.
This pair of cone side chairs is newly covered with pastel blue velvet fabric and so ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Klismos Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, gaining popularity throughout the 4th century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chaise moderniste skaï dans le style de Pierre Guariche, 1950
Located in Busserolles, FR
Chaise en skaï blanc / gris de style moderniste datant des années 50. Peut s'apparenter au style de Pierre Guariche. Structure en acier de section carré noir. Skaï légèrement marbré....
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four ‘Poeta’ Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Stilwood, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four ‘Poeta’ dining chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s. This chair is made out of moulded ash plywood and are all in a very well presented and original conditio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Aarhus, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus, this lounge chair features the original leather upholstery and stunning rosewood frame. The model 451 lounge chair's fr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
This chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Exotic Wood and Black Leather Chairs, Scandinavian Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of chairs is made of exotic wood with black leather seats, This is a French Work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4
By Chromcraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 27 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
All piec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and iconic Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand. Stained solid wood, c.1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
Wonderful mid century modern pair of Danish style side chairs designed by Stewart MacDougall a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Josef Hoffman For FMG Poland Ebonized and Caned Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Josef Hoffmann For FMG Poland ebonized bentwood and Cane chair.
Newer caning. Priced per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
"STELTMAN" Deconstructivist Design Chair after Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Deconstructivist Design "STELTMAN" Chair after Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the 2000's, probably in the Netherlands. Made after the original ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1963 and...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connector...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Pozzi and Verga
Located in Weesp, NL
Pozzi and Verga Mid-Century chairs.
Beautiful sculptural black lacquered mid-century chairs by Pozzi e Verga, Italy.
The chairs are in great condition and have been reupholstered in ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Architectural Constructivist Oak Accent Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of architectural constructivist oak accent chairs. These well constructed solid oak chairs feature peg joinery and architectural angels.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
By Ateliers Saint Sabin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French mid-century "compass / gondola" solid beech side chairs.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of oak stool Edited by Votre Maison 1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of oak stool Edited by Votre Maison 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1970s Henredon Cane Back Burl Wood Dining Chairs in New Green Fabric
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome set of four Henredon burl wood dining chairs with caned backs. The vintage 1970s dining chairs are ash wood with ash burl accent along the seat trim. The chair seats have be...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Vintage Heavy Iron Meadowcraft Outdoor Iron Table and 5 Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Heavy Iron Meadowcraft Outdoor Iron Table and 5 Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Heavy Iron Meadowcraft Outdoor Iron Table and 5 Chairs . A grea...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The MR10 chair was first designed in the 1920s, and this set of four features the chrome springs on the backs and seats. Later the design was improved, with a shortening of the springs and a reversion to an elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats.
MR10 chairs are really comfortable, and are a real design Classic, as seen in many films and other media. Our MR10 chairs recently have been used to decorate the interior of a restaurant in London, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Elle Decoration, and many other publications (as shown in the images, which are property of Child Studio...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific large set of correct and perfectly matched dining chairs in teak by Pierre Jeanneret.
The "PJ-SI-25-A" V-type canned chair. This particular s...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Italian Walnut Side Chair by Gaetano & Alessandro Besana 1958
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare and finely restored Walnut armchair with new beautiful De Ploeg Wool fabric.
Designed by architects Lietti and Motta and produced by Gaetano and Alessandro Besana of Mari...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Petite Italian Armchairs in Linen and Leather - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of petite mid century Italian armchairs. Low profile wingback silhouette. Newly upholstered in a beige linen blend and matching leather trim. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century.
Solid and sound
Shipping:
P 40 L 41 H 42 cm 0.5 kg.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Faux Malachite Side Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Ming Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Faux Malachite Side Chairs, seats are vinyl. Good condition with some normal wear. No damages.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs
by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo.
Mahogany with patinated brass details.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Italian Vittorio Dassi Dining Room Chairs, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian chairs is made of shiny, solid mahogany and seat cushions covered with dark red, original imitation leather. Both the restored chair frames and the faux leath...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
John Widdicomb, Side Chair, Leather, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and leather side chair designed and produced by John Widdicomb, USA, c. 1940s.
18.25” seat height
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Pair of Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chairs by Knoll with original green and blue woven fabric in good condition. Originally featured in almost all of the Florence Knoll’s interiors, the Sarrinen Executive chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beautiful Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered light brown velvet fabric seat.
The condition is very good with minor signs of age a...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Lucite Dining Chair
By Leon Rosen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Lucite Dining Chair. It was freshly upholstered with Kneedler Fauchette faux rabbit fur fabric.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Exquisite Set of Molinari Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun van Zanten 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic set of midcentury easy chairs produced by Molinari and designed by Teun van Zanten in the 1970s. The chairs feature a stabile tubular black frame with very comfortable red ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Spaghetti Side Chair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Plastic strip seat
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Restored Mastercraft Mid-Century Brass Side Chairs with Beige Wool Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of our Mastercraft mid-century modern brass side chairs, expertly restored to their original splendor. Crafted with robust brass frames that have been freshly polished, these chairs radiate a timeless charm. Newly upholstered in a sophisticated beige wool fabric with intricate topstitch detailing, they combine vintage allure with modern comfort. The slanted high backrests complement the new plush foam inserts, ensuring an exceptional seating experience. Perfectly sized with a seat height...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS61 side chair for Glyngøre, 1960s. This chair has a delicate teak frame with woven paper cord seat. In good origin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pastoe Cees Braakman "Combex" Newly Powder Coated Black Metal Wire Hoop Chair
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "Combex" hoop chair by icon Cees Braakman for Dutch manufacturer Pastoe. Has a newly powder coated black enameled metal frame with black rubber foot caps. The frame is In...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wire
Hunting Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of hunting chairs and matching table - 1950s
Mid-century hunting chairs set of three made in the 1950s in Sweden. The back of the chairs are made of two deer antlers while the l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Antler
Pair of Marcel Breuer CESCA styled Mid Century Modern DINING CHAIRS
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Marcel Breuer Cesca styled Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a Pair. The frames are constructed of tubular steel and the caned backs are unbroken and lovely, with finger joint...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Bronze Chair Model 'Pegasus' by Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze chair with seat covered in goatskin by Mark Brazier-Jones. Signed and numbered 35/100. Circa 1994.
Mark Brazier-Jones is an internationa...
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shoreland chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The dining chair features a channel tufted back and seat with a solid American waln...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Lucy Chair in Copper
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods furniture
This new Classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture industry with its sleek, edgy, an...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair. Beautiful design - very 1960s / 1970s and would make a lovely addition to any home, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Fine Quality Chrome Klismos Style Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine polished chrome klismos style chair with heavy construction. With the elegant and classic curved back and curved tapering square supports a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats.
This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time.
Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &.
Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible.
This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963.
We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010:
"T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...
Category
1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-century Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side chairs 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll, and Lawson-Fenning. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $133,498 while the average work can sell for $2,501.
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