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Mid-Century Modern Chairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

$4,743 / set

Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 2 pcs. vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1990's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled on the bottom and upholstery. In original white color...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

$14,291 / set

Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 6 pcs. vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1990's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled on the bottom and upholstery. In original white color...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s
Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s

Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s

$3,482 / set

Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s

By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bruno Rey Green Set of Four Chairs, 1979, Kusch and Co, Model 3300. A set beautiful vintage chairs model considered an iconic design with its exceptional stability and quality. Cond...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs

$6,800 / set

Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Houston, TX

Set of six suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scan...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland
Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland

Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland

$2,041 / set

Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Leather Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus , 1960s, Switzerland Measurements : Height: 84 cm Width: 59 cm Depth: 55 cm Seating height: 37 cm Please do not he...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather

$7,999 / set

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Lutz, FL

Iconic Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Brown Leather ‘Sirocco’ Safari chair pair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden c.1960’s. Solid rosewood frames with interesting grain pattern and na...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

$1,320

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 vintage 1960s Cesca model chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Set of 4 vintage 1960s Cesca model chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Set of 4 vintage 1960s Cesca model chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

$3,074Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 4 vintage 1960s Cesca model chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Located in None, IT

Set of four chairs with chrome-plated metal frame and wooden seat with Vienna straw, model "Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, with si...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

$158,000 / set

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark

Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark

$6,500 / set

Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

$9,366 / set

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Made in Italy, 1970. Set of four "Dialogo" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973. The feature of this "D...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

$456

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production. This striking piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring a sculptural curved backr...

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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1960s Vintage Iron Garden Dining Chairs - 4 Available
1960s Vintage Iron Garden Dining Chairs - 4 Available

1960s Vintage Iron Garden Dining Chairs - 4 Available

$1,008Sale Price|30% Off

1960s Vintage Iron Garden Dining Chairs - 4 Available

By John Salterini, Salterini, Mario Papperzini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a great set of vintage Iron garden chairs. The chairs feature nice woven metal seats, ladder backs and arched legs, their details are exquisite. They are similar in style t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs

$3,602 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden structure and upholstered seat. The unique and typical design, with the clean geometric sha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's
Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's

Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's

$6,604 / set

Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's

By Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage LC1 black leather chairs designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured in 1960's. Engraved serial umbers 9853 and 6709, Le Corbusier signature. Very good ori...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

$5,500 / set

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy, 1974. Pair of 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The cognac lea...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s
Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s

$11,408 / set

Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Claudio Salocchi Dining Chairs
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Claudio Salocchi Dining Chairs

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Claudio Salocchi Dining Chairs

$3,002 / set

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Claudio Salocchi Dining Chairs

By Claudio Salocchi

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame dining chairs with fur skin upholstery by Claudio Salocchi from 1960's. Very good original vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959
Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959

Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959

$712Sale Price|25% Off

Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959

By Michel Arnoult

Located in San Francisco, US

Designed by French-born Michel Arnoult in the late 1950s, this armchair exemplifies the ingenuity of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Produced for the Alagoas Collection by Foren...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s
Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s

Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s

$8,800

Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wing-back chair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous craftsm...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

$7,205 / set

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Six Mid Century Shell Chairs in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s
Six Mid Century Shell Chairs in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Six Mid Century Shell Chairs in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s

$6,844 / set

Six Mid Century Shell Chairs in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello
Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello

Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello

$1,815Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello

By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini

Located in None, IT

Set of four chairs with black lacquered wood frame and black leather seat, designed by Pietro Costantini for Ello, 1970s. CONDITION: In buone condizioni, presenta segni di usura dov...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s

$1,080 / item

Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s

By Gerd Lange, Bofinger

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program - Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s - Dismantleable furnit...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4

$1,500 / set

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4

By Castelli

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek and elegant smoked lucite color finish with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s

$492

Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s

By Danish Deluxe

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Safari Chair from the Danish manufacturer Farstrup. A minimalist design. The backrest and seat are made of a light canvas material. The solid wood frame can be dismantle...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo
Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo

$9,486 / set

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame chairs by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. This set consits of 4 pcs. chairs with and 2 pcs. with amrests. The chairs are with new black color ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

$900 / item

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat
Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat

$3,350

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare limited-edition example of the iconic Antony Chair, originally designed in 1954 by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. This sculptural piece is celebrated for its striking bala...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$3,482

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll

Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll

$995

Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

$960 / item

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$2,641

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

$972 / item

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifica...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Sculptural Italian Dining Chair in Beige Upholstery
Sculptural Italian Dining Chair in Beige Upholstery

Sculptural Italian Dining Chair in Beige Upholstery

$1,230

Sculptural Italian Dining Chair in Beige Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, fabric, coated steel, wood, Italy, 1960s This Italian-designed armchair is characterized by their striking sculptural silhouette, featuring sculpted lines and sharply ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

$738

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Hamburg, DE

Plia folding chair by Castelli based on a design by Giancarlo Piretti from the 60s. Here in a rare and early version in transparent yellow. This design classic is still in productio...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.
Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.

Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.

$59,500 / set

Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Left and right. These are a married pair. Originally purchased together in the 1970s. Beautiful condition with very few sign of use.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s

$1,407 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Pine Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Glostrup, 1960s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Hamburg, DE

Solid wooden chairs from the Danish manufacturer Glostrup based on a design by Niels Koefoed from the 1960s. A rustic design. For a traditional Danish interior or as a contrast in a...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli

Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli

$374Sale Price / item|25% Off

Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli

By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Lafayette, IN

The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal
Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

$1,450 / item

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

By Dal Vera

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dal Vera, 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were manufactured by Dal Vera and s...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

$11,889 / set

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

$1,188 / item

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather
Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather

$550 / item

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather

By Darro, Paco Muñoz

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomiz...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

$1,296 / item

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Armchair with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seat
French Armchair with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seat

French Armchair with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seat

$950

French Armchair with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seat

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning French armchair with red beech frame and classic organic straw seat. This chair features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindri...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

$9,006 / set

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

$2,345

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Hamburg, DE

Egg Garden Chair for a draft of Peter Ghyczy from the 60s. A design classic of the 60s. The egg-shaped folding armchair, also known as Senftenberg egg. The name refers to the basic ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair - Sculptural Wicker Seating
Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair - Sculptural Wicker Seating

Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair - Sculptural Wicker Seating

$2,000 / item

Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair - Sculptural Wicker Seating

Located in Oxford, GB

A Sculptural Masterpiece by Bill Parry The Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair transforms seating into architectural art. This striking piece features a bold rectangular silhouette crafte...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.

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