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Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, set of two, Italy
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, set of two, Italy 1960s.
This Mid-Century Modern set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group.
Original plush velour
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover a set of antique Bobbin chairs that captures the essence of mid-19th century France. These
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960s French Bobbin Turned Stick and Ball Wood Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat. We do have
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chair in Light Teal Velvet
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dining or cocktail chair. Designed in a style that's very reminiscent of Finnish
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.5 in W 17.75 in D 22.5 in
Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century Chairs from Minotti, Set of 2
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of side chairs was produced in Italy by Ezio Minotti around 1950. The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 26 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Teak Tambour Door Corner Unit With Mirror Backed Bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Glass
Measurements: 31" wide x 18.5" deep x 51.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Glass, Teak
20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teakwood Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs featuring slightly curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Single Large Vintage Sculptural Walnut Center, Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculptural center chair made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 53.25 in W 23.25 in D 28.5 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 32 in
20th Century Italian Driade Pair of Jansky Walnut Side Chairs by Borek Sipek
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Meer, VAN
. Great as a corner chair, as a bedside chair or just as a decorative chair next to a painting or artwork
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Jens Risom Sculptural Floating Lounge Chairs, a Set
By Jens Risom
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Mid-Century Modern, gorgeous pair of lounge chairs by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Midcentury High Back Ladder Flowery Fabric Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful pair of "chiavarine" chairs, with a seat dressed in extravagant flowery fabric.
High
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 51.19 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 1950s Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs in Ebonized Wood & White Bouclé
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A beautiful pair of high-back Chiavari chairs designed by renowned Italian architect Paolo Buffa in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 26.38 in
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall condition and structurally sound and sturdy construction featuring a clean cane back with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Four Vintage Modern Corner Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four unique corner chairs in pink and purple upholstery. Framed on walnut wood with triangle
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of chairs upholstered club chairs from the Mid-20th Century. These vintage arm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Co Accent Chair Black with Cane Back
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-20th Century distressed Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Company accent chair with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian mid-century modern Chair in brass and brown fabric, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in brass and brown fabric, 1950s
Chair in brass and fabric. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in teak model 145 by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus & Eft. Assises
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antique Gilded Corner Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Gilded Corner Chair
Dimensions. 22 W ; 22 D ; 29 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern mocha colored velvet club or lounge chair in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 33.5 in
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in aqua green formica and metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in aqua green formica and metal, 1960s
Set of 4 chairs with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.88 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s
Set of six brown formica
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of early mid century craftsmanship at it's finest. Constructed of solid maple
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman. Perfect for that cozy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
nicely.
P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small side chairs made of hand crafted Teakwood, in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 34 in D 32.25 in
Italian mid century modern set of different wicker and black metal chairs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern set of six different wicker and black metal chairs, 1960s
Set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
smooth, but forms sharp corners. The wood used is very durable and offers excellent stability. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
A striking example of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
HW Klein Bramin Lounge Chair & Ottoman Danish Black Leather Mid Century Modern
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-century modern furniture. Mid century modern exaggerated take on the classic design of the wing back chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
in a reading corner.
P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in
Italian mid-century modern Vienna straw and wood chair, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Chair in straw and wood, 1900-1950s
Chair with squared seat with rounded corners in straw
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from walnut attributed to Oswald Härdtl, Vienna
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.41 in W 26.58 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
1980s Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome lounge chairs. With flat chrome arms and round supports
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Two Lounge Chairs and Ottoman 1960
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with ottoman from patinated treated
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wingback Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.93 in W 35.04 in D 36.23 in
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Mid Century Modern Corner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern corner chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern corner chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the mid century modern corner chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern corner chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Paolo Buffa, Charles and Ray Eames and PP Mobler each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern corner chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Corner Chair?
A mid century modern corner chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,865, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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 Mid Century Modern Corner Chair
- 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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