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What is a mid-century chair?

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What is a mid-century chair?
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair Dimensions. 18 W ; 21 1/2 D ; 30 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair Dimensions. 18 W ; 37 H ; 17D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 18 D ; 30 H Seat Height. 17.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Chair by Milo Baughman Dimensions. 26 W ; 33 D ; 41 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chair Made in by Poland Radomsko
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chair Made in by Poland Radomsko Dimensions. 16 1/2 W ; 16 D ; 33 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chair 'Medea' by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chair 'Medea' by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Wood

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