$2,400 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Mid-Century Modern office chairs feature green fabric and a metal base. These chairs would be
Metal
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with Wheeled Swivel Base
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern office chair by Steelcase features vintage brown vinyl and upholstery
Upholstery
$1,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rolling office chairs with modern style design. Soft plastic back rest and cushioned
Metal
1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century office chair designed and manufactured by Jorgen Rasmussen in Denmark circa 1950s. This
Bentwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair Chrome and Green Vinyl.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Office Chair with Olive Green Vinyl Seat Cushioning, Chrome Toned Legs and Back. No makers
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by
Steel
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This is a rare office chair featuring a metal frame and a seat and back upholstered in black
Metal
$1,500 / set
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and
Chrome
$233Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage Industrial Style Office Chair with Black Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern office chair features vintage black vinyl upholstery on seat, back
Metal
$2,400 / set
Mid-Century Tufted Cube Chairs
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern office chairs in black faux leather on polished chrome bases. Great
Chrome
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Gray Leather Office Chair 2000s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Aluminum, Steel
Series Seven Desk Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with wheels and adjustable seat height. Designed by Arne
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Taupe Tan Leather Office Chair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Tall Tan Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Office Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern office chair
Aluminum, Steel
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Cream Tan Office Chairs in Schumacher VEGAN Suede
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. These classic mid century modern office chairs were
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Suede
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs by Herman Miller, Cream Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. These classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
$1,600 / set
"England Chair" by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern office chairs by Stow Davis. Featuring polished chrome frame with
Chrome
1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Do More office chair mid-century modern industrial era. Domore Chair
Steel
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Original Mid-Century Modern
Stainless Steel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information: Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions
Metal
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Office Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair on Casters Newly
Leather
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New
Other
Mid Century Modern Vintage Office Chair Side Chair Blond Color Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage one ( 1 ) office chair or side chair or easy chair by Franz Schuster in
Beech, Plywood
$3,452Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Kenmochi Kabuto Office Chair, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1961
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961. In
Metal
1960's Mid-Century Modern Monteverdi-Young Style Office Desk Chair
By Knoll, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern office desk chair for sale. In the manner of Monteverdi Young
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage black swivel office chair, an early model, designed by Arne Jacobsen
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Aluminum
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in
Chrome
Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century industrial office chair features steel frame, vintage brown vinyl upholstery
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side or Office Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid rosewood side or office chairs with a slightly curved back for
Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Office Chair - Chrome Toned Base, Brown Upholstery.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century rolling office chair with a chrome toned swivel base and original brown wool
Metal
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Aluminum
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 18 D ; 30 H Seat Height. 17.
Wood
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair Dimensions. 18 W ; 37 H ; 17D.
Wood
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Centuryr Modern Chair Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 23 1/2 D ; 32 H Seat Height. 18.
Wood
$1,412Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made
Metal, Chrome
Office Chair from the 1960s, Mid-century Design, Metal and Skai.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office chair from the 1960s, mid-century design, metal and skai. 1960s metal and skai office chair
Metal
Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Paris, FR
a strong focus on Italian mid-century modern, his success strives from sourcing objects with
Aluminum
Vintage Chrome Toned Cantilever Armchair - Mid-Century Office or Accent Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century cantilever armchair with polished chrome tone frame and warm brown wool-like
Chrome
Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Braemar Mid-Back Leather Office Desk Chair
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Braemar mid-back leather executive office chair, designed by Brian Graham for Martin
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Metal
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Design
Metal
Mid-Century Swivel Green Office Chair by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Midcentury swivel green office chair by Umberto Mascagni made in Italy in the 1950s. The vinyl used
Faux Leather
1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Fabulous Office chair, made in France, Prouve 1950s Style , Green Plywood
Metal
$4,254 / set
Pair of blue velvet armchairs, 1965
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of blue velvet armchairs, 1965 Condition: Very good - Restored Materials: Velvet, Wood Epoque: 1960
Velvet, Wood
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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