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
Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D34.25 H29 SW46 SD25 SH20 AH28.5
Fully restored vintage channel tufted sofa in muted green. Item has fresh foam and smooth chenille fabric. Item sits on casters for easy place a...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1980s Vintage Dark Green Leather Sofa with Carved Bun Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take a journey back to the 1980s with our extraordinary vintage sofa, a testament to classic style and expert craftsmanship. This sofa has been meticulously restored by our team of p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- wooden parts has been refurbished
- original upholstery
- good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Pair of Solid Teak Chairs, India
Located in Praha, CZ
- Partly refurbished
- Good condition with minor signs of use
- other chair W:44cm H:75cm D:37cm
- high f seat 47 cm
Category
1980s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original terracotta leather with a chocolate brown fiberglass frame. This model 418 easy chair is con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage scandinavian teak armchair upholstered as new with wool fabric
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Scandinavian armchair in solid teak from the 1960s. Straps, cushions and textiles refurbished. Upholstered in a thick 100% pure wool sheet.
The wood has been carefully sanded and the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood, Teak
Pair of Danish Vintage Leather Matador Armchairs by Aage Christiansen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Danish vintage leather “Matador” armchairs by Aage Christiansen. They were made in Denmark and date from the 1960-70’s.
The quali...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
6 Chairs Egon Eiermann Chairs #SE19 Bauhaus Germany 1950s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
6 unique chairs from Germany Bauhaus designer Egon Eiermann for the manufacturer Wilde + Spieth.
Model: SE19 from 1953.
The chairs were used in an old church and have a shelf in th...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Iron Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Attr: Dan Johnson Circa 1950
By Dan Johnson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century lounge chair & ottoman set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson.
North...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in East Hampton, NY
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede leather, Italy, 1954.
A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Brazilian modern sofa model 'Rodeio' designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart, Brazil 1965. This sofa features a sturdy rosewood frame in a rich brown-red h...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Set of Four by Fritz Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Curvaceous series 7 dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen and retailed by Knoll, signed and dated, circa 2000. T...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
FBJ Møbler Mid Century Teak Storage Bench
By FBJ Møbler
Located in Countryside, IL
FBJ Møbler Mid Century Teak Storage Bench
This bench measures: 39.5 wide x 15.75 deep x 19.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as poss...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chair in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair or club chair.
Beautiful and unique shape.
Made entirely from a foam structure with a wooden base and reupholstered in quality ochre c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
8x 1950/60s Niels. O Moller 71 Dining Chairs for J.L. Mollers in walnut
Located in London, GB
Eight stunning and rare 1960s vintage solid Walnut framed Danish model 71 dining chairs. Designed by Niels O Moller and manufactured by J.L. Møller, these chairs are in very good vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise With Lucite Base
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan, model 6910, commonly known as the "Erica" chaise. This chaise, while designed in 1969, was likely made in the 1990s or early 2000'...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Mario Bellini 'Le Stelle' Loveseat Sofa by B&B Italia
Located in Highland, IN
Bellini's "LeStelle" sofa by B&B Italia is a fantastic example of 1970s Italian design and a supremely comfortable seat. Created in 1974, the fully upholstered form shares characteri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Drexel Passage dining chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs included. These are recently reupholstered by Copley Upholstery in a high-end JF Fabrics velvet floral fabric "Gi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
1960s Kurt Olsen Armchair, Denmark
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /Very good original condition with minor signs of use
- Teak armrests and oak Skelet
- Upholstery in good original condition
- high of seat 43 cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Oak, Teak
Modern Light Oak Modular Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
French design duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, are known for their high-quality, solid oak furniture created for their own company, Votre Maison. Like most of their design...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Stool for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this stool, a piece of furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a space, and taking practicality into ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Restored Mid Century Sofa Daybed With Coffee Table from Interier Praha, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century sofa daybed with coffee table, manufactured in the 1960s by Interier Praha in Czechoslovakia. Made of mahogany veneered wood, set on metal legs.
The sofa has been restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Pair of elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the open ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Swedish midcentury modern upholstered sofa with walnut colored wood accents and base made by Holm's Fabriker AB. The wooden accents are built in to the sofa according to Swedish trad...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armchairs, original fabric, label
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine sinking into the comfort of a vintage armchair, surrounded by the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Now, imagine not just one, but a pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Mid-Century Sofa “Tucroma” by Guido Faleschini - Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Sofa “Tucroma” by Guido Faleschini - Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vintage DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s set of 8
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can be stacked and save up a lot of space for occasional use.
reupholstered in red fab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed in 1964, the model received a federal award for good form. As a meeting lounge chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slipper chairs received their name during the Victorian era, when they were used to comfortably seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. Evident with this bea...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
Located in Trenton, NJ
This 8ft Mid-Century Modern Sofa makes a luxurious centerpiece that captures the essence of timeless design. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this vintage Edward Wormley style sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20 th CentuSet of 9 stackable chairs Omstak Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Mid-Century Modern Omstak chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1960
Rodney Kinsman's ''Omstak'' chair produced by Bieffeplast in the 1960s in Italy.
Seat and back in lacquered a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern, Set of 4 Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing set of 4 dining chairs in a deep brown colored leather with a solid wooden frame. Made in Italy, in the style of the Italian designer Tobia Scarpa. Made in the 1960-1970s....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Impressive pair of brutalist lounge chairs France circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A very impressive pair of brutalist lounge chairs in solid walnut France circa
1970
New pillows
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
4 Peter Danko Design Mid Century Modern Bodyform Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern "Bodyform" dining chairs bent Molded wood. These are stackable chairs. Very unique Bodyform side chairs upholstered in a yellow Vinyl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood, Upholstery
Stunning Vintage Pianura set - still 100% original by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Pianura seating group. A wooden structure with high comfort cushions in their original fabric. The color is anthracite with a dark blue patina. Matching set from its firs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Rosewood bench by Kai Kristiansen, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
Clean and elegant bench signed by the great Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Kristiansen places strong emphasis on quality, aesthetics, ergonomics and functionality. This piece is of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Palisander
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Danish Modern, Wingback Chair, Oak & Wool, Fritz Hansen Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Modern wingback chair, reminiscent of Fritz Hansen's iconic style from the 1950s, showcases the perfect blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak and upholstere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather.
Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France.
French designer Annie Hieronimus created the Sandra almos...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large set of difficult to find ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s. A timeless piece of modern design. Seamless, tubular steel frame with the original cowhide leather. The chairs are stru...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Lc4 Chaise Lounge Styled After Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chaise lounge designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s.This stunning chaise lounge features a black leather upholstery that attaches to a sleek chrome frame. What s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood armchair by Ib Kofod Larsen, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Kofod Larsen armchair in solid rosewood with a very nice contrast of the caned backrest and the leather seat. This comfortable office chair was designed by the designer in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen. This exquisite collection of dining chairs is a true testament to the craftsmanship...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for No...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
A Set of 4 Pine Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of pine Ercol style side chairs c1950’s. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in joint. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
5 Arne Wahl Iversen Mid century teak dining chairs with papercord seat.
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 5 Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark.
Manufactured by Glyngøre Stolefabrik in the 1960s-1970s.
Model GS91. Displayed price is for a set of 5 chairs....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Stunning Vlag dining chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg - The Netherlands
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great set of VLAG armchairs in orange fabric.
Designed & produced by the Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg.
The multifunctional chair Vlag is made in the image of a streaming fla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian lounge chairs in cognac chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi Italy
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning set of big, fluffy Italian lounge chairs. Incorporating round lines and shapes into your home decor can help soften the overall look of a room and create a more inviting a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
An English Country Slat Back Arm Chair
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very useful English arm chair. Light pine finish. Sturdy enough for a desk chair, but should not be rocked-back on!
Condition: scratches, dents, marks, some spots of the finish a...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in beech and reupholstered in high quality shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture to the overall aesthetic. The wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Boho Style Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair By Dirk Van Sliedregt For Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
"Embrace Bohemian Bliss: Dirk Van Sliedregt's Boho Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair
Transport yourself to a world of laid-back charm and free-spirited elegance with our Boho Style Bamboo...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
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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