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.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some 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.

Mid Century Chair Casters

Eames Casters

Lounge Chairs With Casters

Herman Miller Fiberglass Bucket Chair

Armchair Casters

Milo Baughman Casters

Dining Chairs Casters Fabric

Alexander Girard Fabric

Barrel Back Chair On Casters

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

$2,750 / set

H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 31 in D 37 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Lenoir Chair Company

Located in Madison, WI

-dropping stylish Mid Century Modern high end Baughman style lounge club barrell chair. Note: One chair has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30 in W 27 in D 23 in

Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, circa 1970s. Each chair is upholstered in eye-catching patterned

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Directional Mid Century Lounge Chair with Casters

$2,395

H 29 in W 26 in D 34 in

Directional Mid Century Lounge Chair with Casters

By Directional

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Directional mid century lounge chair with casters. These chairs measure: 26 wide x 34 deep x 29

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

$1,920 / set

H 28.5 in W 29 in D 33 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage upholstered lounge chairs on rolling casters with loose seat and back cushions which are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters - Pair

$2,450 / set

H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters - Pair. Item features clean

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters

$1,250

H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters. Item features clean

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Black Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Tufted Lounge Chairs Casters

$4,200Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 30 in W 28 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Black Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Tufted Lounge Chairs Casters

By Ward Bennett

Located in Wayne, NJ

Pair of Black Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Tufted Lounge Chairs Casters

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960

$1,250 / set

H 37 in W 31.5 in D 26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960

By Overman

Located in San Francisco, CA

casters. The classic design utilizes high quality foam to create a comfortable seat, also enhanced by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Off White Tone on Tone Stripe Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters

$896Sale Price|25% Off

H 23.5 in W 28 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Off White Tone on Tone Stripe Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters

Located in Topeka, KS

Elegant Mid-Century Modern lounge club chair with off white tone on tone textured stripe upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters

$2,495 / set

H 28 in W 34 in D 37 in

Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic Mid-20th Century Art Deco to Mid Century Modern black faux leather club chair & ottoman

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT

$3,800 / set

H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Custom Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chippendale Style Rattan Dining Arm Chairs on Caster by Ficks Reed - Set of 6

$1,988 / set

H 29.75 in W 24.75 in D 28 in

Chippendale Style Rattan Dining Arm Chairs on Caster by Ficks Reed - Set of 6

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Ficks Reed Chippendale Rattan Dining Chairs set of six—cane lattice backs, caster swivel bases

Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs on Casters by Mastercraft

$7,200 / set

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs on Casters by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Danville, CA

Set of Four Brass Club style Dining Chairs with Mohair upholstery by Mastercraft. The casters are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Chrome Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s

$900

H 26 in W 23.75 in D 27 in

Mid Century Modern Chrome Barrel Lounge Chair, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Original Mid Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chair on casters, in original good condition. Ready for a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

$7,900 / set

H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Baltimore, MD

Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Office Chair with Brown Upholstery and Metal Base on Casters

$495

H 27 in W 18 in D 16 in

Vintage Industrial Office Chair with Brown Upholstery and Metal Base on Casters

Located in Seattle, WA

mid-20th-century office furniture, ideal for adding an industrial accent to a workspace or home office

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.

$7,850

H 30.5 in W 36 in D 23 in

Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Flying Duck" chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Expertly reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Set of Four Designer Mid-Century Upholstered Barrel Back DiningChairs on Castors

$6,000 / set

H 30 in W 27 in D 27.5 in

Set of Four Designer Mid-Century Upholstered Barrel Back DiningChairs on Castors

By Ward Bennett

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 4 mid-century upholstered barrel back chairs on casters. This set was purchased by an

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Set Four Cast Iron Wheels Phoenix Caster Co

$150 / set

H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Antique Set Four Cast Iron Wheels Phoenix Caster Co

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Metal Wheels Cast Iron Casters Phoenix Caster Co IN Wheel 2.75 h x 3.5 w x 3 d set of four

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Lucite Chair on Casters

$2,750

H 29.75 in W 23.5 in D 25 in

Vintage Lucite Chair on Casters

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a great Lucite armchair with brass corner accents. The chair is on casters/wheels for easy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs on Casters

$2,750 / set

H 30 in W 33.25 in D 33.25 in

A Pair of Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs on Casters

By Charles Pfister

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop four rolling caster wheels. No

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool

$395 / set

H 28 in W 23.63 in D 22 in

Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool

By Chrome Craft, Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

hand polished this dark gray Lucite armchair to a brilliant sheen. Both the chair and stool have caster

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Antique Chestnut Child’s Caster Chair, 1940s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

$650

H 34.26 in W 16.66 in D 16.66 in

Japanese Antique Chestnut Child’s Caster Chair, 1940s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique child’s caster chair crafted from chestnut wood and dating from the 1940s–1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Warren Platner Style Salon Barstool Chair on Hydraulic Base with Casters, 1960s

$600Sale Price|36% Off

H 34 in W 28 in D 29 in

Warren Platner Style Salon Barstool Chair on Hydraulic Base with Casters, 1960s

By Warren Platner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the mid-century era. The chair’s heavy cast aluminum base and steel footrest offer stability and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sculptural Lucite Dining Chairs Armchairs by Hill Mfg. on Casters

$1,550 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

Pair of Sculptural Lucite Dining Chairs Armchairs by Hill Mfg. on Casters

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern clear Lucite sculpted armchairs by Hill Manufacturing Co. The design is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Recent Sales

Vintage Patinated Desk Chair on Casters

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 15.75 in D 16 in

Vintage Patinated Desk Chair on Casters

Located in New York, NY

A patinated desk chair on castors with an adjustable pivoting back rest and a shaped, ebonized

Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Newly Upholstered in Knoll Whip Gray Barrel Back Club/Armchairs on Casters, Pair

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 30 in

Newly Upholstered in Knoll Whip Gray Barrel Back Club/Armchairs on Casters, Pair

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern newly upholstered in knoll fabric ward bennett barrel back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 steelcase Executive Armchairs with Casters

Unavailable

H 24 in W 28 in D 22 in

Set of 6 steelcase Executive Armchairs with Casters

By Herman Miller

Located in Geneva, IL

Canary yellow upholstered armchairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-19th Century English Leather Chair on Casters

Unavailable

H 29 in W 26 in D 27 in

Mid-19th Century English Leather Chair on Casters

Located in Sheffield, MA

This wonderful leather and mahogany chair is as lovely as it is useful. As an accent or desk chair

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Mahogany

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 18.25 in

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century Empire mahogany chair on brass casters. Upholstered in dark red leatherette and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Metal French Campaign Chair with Red Ticking Cushions and Wooden Casters

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 57 in D 26.25 in

Metal French Campaign Chair with Red Ticking Cushions and Wooden Casters

Located in Dallas, TX

Metal French Campaign chair with red ticking cushions and wooden casters.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Lucite Vanity Stool / Chair on Casters

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H 27 in W 17 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Lucite Vanity Stool / Chair on Casters

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century 1970s lucite vanity stool / chair on casters with dusty pink Naugahyde upholstered

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Castered Club Chair

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H 25.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Castered Club Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very comfortable club chair pair with castors dating from the 1960s. Custom upholstered in a soft

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Hickory Chair Regency Style Faux Bamboo Caned Lounge Chair on Brass Casters

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H 34 in W 26 in D 28 in

Hickory Chair Regency Style Faux Bamboo Caned Lounge Chair on Brass Casters

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in West Chester, PA

Classic Hickory Chair Regency style lounge chair featuring a carved hardwood faux bamboo frame with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Oak Barrel Chairs on Casters

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H 28 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid Century Oak Barrel Chairs on Casters

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in La Mesa, CA

Set of 4 barrel dining chairs in casters. Circa 1970s. Chairs feature an oak frame and original

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair

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H 30 in W 31 in D 35 in

Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

A cosy and incredibly comfortable pair of Henredon Folio 500 Club Chairs over ball casters having

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair on Casters

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H 27 in W 29 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair on Casters

Located in West Hartford, CT

Upholstered lounge chair on casters from the 1970s. Upholstery is original and is still in great

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swanky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs on Casters

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H 26 in W 26 in D 31 in

Swanky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs on Casters

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of cool Mid-Century Modern tub chairs on brass castors newly upholstered in 1970s Angelo

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters

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H 28 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Animal Print Club Chairs on Casters

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H 27.75 in W 30.5 in D 33 in

Pair of Mid Century Animal Print Club Chairs on Casters

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Mid Century club chairs on casters freshly recovered in animal print upholstery. Sink into

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Gray Upholstered Lounge Chairs on Casters

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H 27 in W 29 in D 32 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Gray Upholstered Lounge Chairs on Casters

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of matching upholstered lounge chairs on casters from the 1970s. Black and white quilted

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Low Leather Lounge Chair on Casters

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H 25 in W 32 in D 35 in

Low Leather Lounge Chair on Casters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wide olive green leather lounge chair, originating in Finland. This chair features original olive

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

A nineteenth century Irish mahogany upholstered chair with brass casters.

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H 31 in W 20 in D 17 in

A nineteenth century Irish mahogany upholstered chair with brass casters.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nineteenth century Irish mahogany upholstered side chair. The chair is raised on front turned

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Gold Tufted Velvet Barrel Chairs on Casters, Mid-Century Modern

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H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in

Pair of Vintage Gold Tufted Velvet Barrel Chairs on Casters, Mid-Century Modern

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid-Century Modern pair of matching gold velvet tufted barrel chairs on casters.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod Office Chair on Casters

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H 30 in W 26 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod Office Chair on Casters

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod office chair on casters. Made by Chrome Craft. Great fun

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Steelcase 450 Side Chair with Arms Orange Vinyl Swivel Chair w Casters

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H 33.25 in W 25 in D 25 in

Vintage Steelcase 450 Side Chair with Arms Orange Vinyl Swivel Chair w Casters

By Steelcase

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Steelcase 450 side chair with arms and casters. This classic mid-century modern accent

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid century 1960s / 70s Adrian Pearsall style high-back blue armchair on casters

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H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in

Mid century 1960s / 70s Adrian Pearsall style high-back blue armchair on casters

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hastings, GB

Mid century 1960s or 70s American high-back blue armchair on casters. Has a bit of an Adrian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Lime Green Club Chairs on Casters

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H 28 in W 30 in D 33 in

Pair of Lime Green Club Chairs on Casters

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of round back club chairs on casters. Reupholstery recommended. By Sherrill Furniture Co.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Jansen" Slipper Chairs with Brass Caster Legs

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H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 29 in

Pair of "Jansen" Slipper Chairs with Brass Caster Legs

Located in Washington, DC

A pair of "Jansen" slipper chairs with brass caster legs and covered in a red, Paisley

Category

Mid-20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Grey Boucle Club Chairs on Casters - a Pair

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H 27.75 in W 32 in D 31 in

Grey Boucle Club Chairs on Casters - a Pair

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of Mid Century Modern club chairs with soft curves are freshly upholstered in grey boucle

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage 1960's Castered Club Chairs

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H 28 in W 25.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Vintage 1960's Castered Club Chairs

Located in Wilton, CT

Diminutive and very comfortable pair of vintage 1960's castered club chairs, custom upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Vintage Petite Pair Hollywood Regency MCM Barrel Chairs Burnt Orange on Casters

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H 26 in W 30.5 in L 26 in

Vintage Petite Pair Hollywood Regency MCM Barrel Chairs Burnt Orange on Casters

Located in Topeka, KS

Hollywood Regency barrel chairs. Or are they mid-century modern? Well they are at least midcentury and will

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Large Tub Chair in Style of Adrian Pearsall on Casters

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H 26 in W 43 in D 36 in

Large Tub Chair in Style of Adrian Pearsall on Casters

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Dallas, TX

Pearsall. This very comfortable oversized tub chair, set on small wooden legs with casters attached, brings

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lucite Chairs on Casters, circa 1970, Les Prismatiques

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H 30.5 in W 16 in D 18.5 in

Lucite Chairs on Casters, circa 1970, Les Prismatiques

By Les Prismatiques

Located in Chicago, IL

Les Prismatiques Lucite chairs on casters, circa 1970s. Set of 4 heavy Lucite.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Chairs on Casters, circa 1970, Les Prismatiques

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H 30.5 in W 15.98 in D 18.5 in

Lucite Chairs on Casters, circa 1970, Les Prismatiques

By Les Prismatiques

Located in Chicago, IL

Les Prismatiques Lucite chairs on casters, circa 1970’s. Set of 4 heavy Lucite.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

6 Leather Tufted Dining Chairs on Casters, 1970

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H 40 in W 18 in D 28 in

6 Leather Tufted Dining Chairs on Casters, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

6 Leather tufted dining chairs on casters, 1970. Original leather with great patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Chair on Casters Distressed Leather in Black

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H 20 in W 23 in L 20 in

De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Chair on Casters Distressed Leather in Black

By De Sede

Located in San Diego, CA

We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive chair on casters

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair MCM Grey & Taupe Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters Style of Harvey Probber

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H 28.25 in W 28 in D 28 in

Pair MCM Grey & Taupe Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters Style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Topeka, KS

casters are new old stock replacements. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. These chairs are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Lounge Chair on Casters

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H 38 in W 24 in D 31 in

Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Lounge Chair on Casters

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

on casters. These are relatively rare examples of the soft pad lounge chairs. Most of the lounge

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Teak Revolving Office Armchair on Casters Mad Men

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H 40 in Dm 25 in

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Teak Revolving Office Armchair on Casters Mad Men

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1960's Teak revolving office armchair on detachable casters from the mid century. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Blush Pink Shearling Boucle Tub Chairs on Casters Newly Upholstered

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H 28 in W 29 in D 35.5 in

Pair of Blush Pink Shearling Boucle Tub Chairs on Casters Newly Upholstered

Located in West Hartford, CT

flip the seat cushion and bingo! The chairs are quite heavy but easy to move given the casters. A great

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Boho Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs on Casters - Set of 4

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H 31 in W 24.25 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Boho Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs on Casters - Set of 4

By Thayer Coggin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your living space with this set of four Vintage Boho Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs on Casters

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

Charles Eames Vintage Office Chairs with Casters

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H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 28.75 in

Charles Eames Vintage Office Chairs with Casters

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful set composed by 3 office chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, in the 90's

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair

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H 27.5 in W 31 in L 27.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair

Located in Fulton, CA

Fully upholstered Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on casters. Exceptional Mod "Flower Power" fabric

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Matching Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs on Casters after Wormley for Dunbar

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Matching Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs on Casters after Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Swivel Chair with Casters by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

Early swivel chair with four casters designed by Ray & Charles Eames and manufactured by Herman

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Petite Swivel Tub Barrel Lounge Club Chairs by Ralph Morse on Casters

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Petite Swivel Tub Barrel Lounge Club Chairs by Ralph Morse on Casters

By Ralph Morse Furniture Co., Ralph Morse, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

Furniture Company. Each chair is on casters and they move silently and smooth. The original labels are under

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20th Century Italian Swivel Desk Chair Made Out of Beechwood with New Casters

Located in Sofia, BG

Swivel desk chair made out of beechwood with new casters. This antique chair retains its original

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Mid-20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Kipp Stewart for Directional Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters in Black Velvet

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Kipp Stewart for Directional Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters in Black Velvet

By Harvey Probber, Kipp Stewart, Dunbar Furniture, Directional, Edward Wormley

Located in Decatur, GA

Exceptional barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional with all original tufted

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Vintage Round Lounge Chair on Casters by Adrian Pearsall for Craft 70% OFF

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Vintage Round Lounge Chair on Casters by Adrian Pearsall for Craft 70% OFF

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage round lounge chair on casters with hardwood legs and armrests designed by Adrian Pearsall

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair of MCM Model 5936 Lounge Chairs on Casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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Pair of MCM Model 5936 Lounge Chairs on Casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of model 5936 lounge chairs on casters designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. With the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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4 Leather Tufted Barrell Back Club Chairs on Ball Casters Attr. to Ward Bennett

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4 Leather Tufted Barrell Back Club Chairs on Ball Casters Attr. to Ward Bennett

By Ward Bennett

Located in Southampton, NJ

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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4 Milo Baughman Style Tub Chairs on Ball Casters Having Deep Brown/Gray Velvet

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Set of Four Caster Mounted Lucite Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Astoria, NY

Four Lucite dining chairs by Hill Manufacturing of New York. Set on four legs with rotating castors

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Lucite

1970s PostModern Brown High-Back Dining Chairs with Arms on Casters

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H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 22.5 in

1970s PostModern Brown High-Back Dining Chairs with Arms on Casters

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chattanooga, TN

chairs are all original, time capsule quality! As if the you haven’t already been won over, they even

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Conwed Vintage Smoked Lucite and Chrome Chairs on Casters with Stool Set

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Conwed Vintage Smoked Lucite and Chrome Chairs on Casters with Stool Set

By Florence Knoll, Chrome Craft, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Sold as a set: 3 chairs, 1 stool Unique group of three armchairs and a foot stool by Conwed. Our

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Art Deco Round Club or Tub Chairs with Walnut Plinth Base on Brass Casters, Pair

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Art Deco Round Club or Tub Chairs with Walnut Plinth Base on Brass Casters, Pair

Located in Hudson, NY

Extraordinarily comfortable, roomy 1940s Art Deco club chairs with a gorgeous subdued period

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

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1960s Chet Beardsley for California Living Designs Set of Six Chairs on Casters

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Original Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Desk Chair on Casters

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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Excellent all original Eames Time Life chair with the early four star base. Black leather and cast

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Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair Casters 50 Year Anniversary Grey Mesh

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Located in San Diego, CA

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group chair on casters 50 year anniversary, nice gray mesh made in

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mid Century Chair Casters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century chair casters available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century chair casters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Mid century chair casters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century chair casters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century chair casters over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Chair Casters?

Prices for mid century chair casters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century chair casters begin at $295 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.

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

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Century Chair Casters

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some 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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