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Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Wood and Leather Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Wood and Leather Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 12 Wood Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enrich your dining experience with this exceptional Pair of 12 Wood Mid Century Italian Dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Side / Dining Chairs, 'Shovel' Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of twelve (12) Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb side / dining chairs, 'shovel' chairs.
Large
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.75 in W 18.75 in D 18.25 in
Bbpr Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set composed of 12 chairs, designed by the group of designers and architects B.B.P.R. in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Mid-Century Set of 12 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, in Red, for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Mid-century set of 12 Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s.
Red lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 16.74 in
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in Ivory Wood, 1949
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in ivory wood, 1949
Exposing the most
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Set of 12 'Del Rey' Dining Chairs, by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
principles with Brazilian sensibilities.
With these dining chairs, one can see the reflection of Zalszupin's
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stendig Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Gray Bouclé
By Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stendig Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Gray Boucle
A pair of finely
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Twelve Mid-Century Graphite Boucle Chairs, Walnut Wood, M Zielinski, Europe 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Twelve Mid-Century Latte Boucle Chairs, Walnut Wood, M. Zielinski, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated 12
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs.
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
12 Mid Century Danish Modern by Børge Mogensen J39 C1947
Located in Port Jervis, NY
seats. These have been recovered in a shaker style cloth weave. Could be updated. Wood is oak and in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
of a reading chair 70 years after the release of The Reading Chair, a typical Danish mid-century
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
of a reading chair 70 years after the release of The Reading Chair, a typical Danish mid-century
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Ash
Fabulous Set of 12 Dining Chairs
Located in NYC, NY
A set of 12 cylindrical ash framed chairs with a circular red lacquered wood seat circa 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Wood
Victor Courtray Set of 12 Chairs
By Victor Courtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of twelve chairs designed by Victor Courtray (1896-1987)
School of Maurice Dufrene, Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Four
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Materials: Wood and Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : Wood and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 12 vintage chairs at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of 12 vintage chairs, thermoformed wood and metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
12 Chairs
Style: 50°
Italian
Materials: wood, leather and chrome bronze
Finish: polyurethanic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Twelve Dining Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or chairs from beechwood and plywood in ocean blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
restored. 12 chairs available Sold Separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Iconic Chairs by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 12 dining chairs designed by Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis.
Four chairs are made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of Twelve Mid Century Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair, Mid Century Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
. These chairs show off well-designed lines in combination with carefully crafted wood joints. The brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Ash
Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
geometric shapes evoke the art of jewellery making.
Composition 53%CV 35%CO 12%PES
Chairs are stable and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.34 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960 Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.34 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finely crafted vintage mid century, Plycraft's "Mr. Chair" lounge chair beautifully designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘ Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
H 41.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from these chairs. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 32.09 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.34 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
chairs 1920 - French - 12 people
Dining Table Art Deco
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and leather
Finish
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Holiday Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Holiday Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 34
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Twelve Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Cheap delivery guaranteed. Here set of 12 chairs.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Weiman Mid Century High Back Occasional Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Pair
By Weiman
Located in Countryside, IL
Weiman mid century high back occasional lounge chairs with ottoman - pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood, chrome
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Each chair measures: 32 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
geometric shapes evoke the art of jewellery making.
Composition 53%CV 35%CO 12%PES
Chairs are stable and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Here set of 12 chairs.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Cream Boucle Chairs by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
every type of interior.
Here set of 12 chairs is available.
We can prepare also smaller or
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia, Up to 12 pieces
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood
- The wooden parts have been repolished
- Armrests
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Zebra Black and White Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing zebra fabric. The furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida "
Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules
12 Glamorous Chairs
Style: 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.42 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Twelve Beech Wood Dining Chairs, Germany 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 chairs in solid beech and plywood, Germany 1970s. The chairs are solid sturdy chairs, with
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. The structure is in wood and the seat in briar. Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
12 "Cavour" Arm Chairs by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in New York, NY
Bent wood, velvet upholstery. Tall back armchairs can be used as desk chair, dining chair, or side
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Probably one of the most iconic creations my Joaquim Tenreiro, this set of 12 "U" dining chairs is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
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Find a variety of 12 wood mid century modern chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 12 wood mid century modern chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. We have 476 antique and vintage 12 wood mid century modern chairs in-stock, while there are 48 modern editions to choose from as well. 12 wood mid century modern chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 12 wood mid century modern chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 12 wood mid century modern chairs over the years, but those made by Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 12 Wood Mid Century Modern Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,916, while they’re typically $137 on the low end and $215,743 highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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.
Questions About 12 Wood Mid Century Modern Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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