Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. Designed by Antonin Suman for TON. This
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. Designed by Antonin Suman for TON. This
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Molded Chair With Upholstered Cushion
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 1960s Czech mid-century modern molded chair showcases the era’s exploration of
Metal
Pair of 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Molded Chairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This sculptural pair of 1960s Czech mid-century modern molded chairs exemplifies the era’s focus on
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Czech Kubism Lounge Elm Easy Chairs
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare and stunning Mid century Modern Easy chairs comes from Czech /Prague. The designer and
Fabric, Elm
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs. Maker: Jitona Sobeslav Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959
Beech, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Sculptural 1950s Czech Oak Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern, Newly Upholstered
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural 1950s Czech Oak Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern, Newly Upholstered. This exceptional
Upholstery, Oak
Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
combined with mid-century modern style. The tall black backs, topped with minimalist finials resembling
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Czech Leather Armchair by Vyber, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in 1970s in Czechoslovakia - Very comfortable, signed by marker - good, original condition. Height of seat is 40cm. jt.
Leather, Wood
Original Mid-Century Chair, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This chair dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia. The chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
20th Century Czech Pair of Wooden Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The 20th Century Czech chairs by J. Halabala offer a masterclass in the fusion of functional design
Upholstery, Wood
Two Mid-Century Modern Beech and Fiberglass Easy Chairs – Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Two Mid-Century Modern Beech and Fiberglass Easy Chairs – Czech Republic, 1950s These mid-century
Fiberglass, Beech
Set of Four Restored Mid-Century Swivel Chairs, by Gerald Neusser, Czech, 1960s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Gerald Neusser Maker: Interier Praha Introducing an elegant set of four Mid-Century
Aluminum
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of four Mid-Century chairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-20th century
Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four Mid-Century chairs originates from the mid-20th century and was manufactured by
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
Five Czech Mid Century Dining Chairs, Made 1950s by Tatra Nábytok, Jirák
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, five pieces. Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 Completely restored. New
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of four Mid-Century chairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s. The chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Czech Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and green fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in the
Fabric, Wood
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s — Priced Per Chair
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic This striking
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Four Restored Mid Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Mahogany, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech mid-century modern designer Ludvik Volak. Made by Drevopodnik Holesov
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Set of Eight Restored Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech mid-century modern designer Ludvik Volak. Made by Drevopodnik Holesov
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Maple
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs, designed by renowned architect Antonín Šuman, dates
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs, designed by renowned architect Antonín Šuman, dates
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of Six Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Set of Ten Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Maple
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Beech, Czech, 1960s
By Mier Furniture, Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Topoľčany, is an outstanding example of Czechoslovak Mid-Century design inspired by the Brussels style. The
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs, designed by renowned architect Antonín Šuman, dates
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, by Miroslav Navratil, Fiberglass, Czech, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Wing Chair from the mid-20th century was designed by renowned Czechoslovak architect
Steel
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Wing Chair from the mid-20th century was designed by renowned Czechoslovak architect
Steel
Mid-Century Chair / Ton, 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - wooden parts has some signs use - good, original condition. - hight seat 45cm.
Fabric, Wood
$300 / item
Midcentury Czech White Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A white metal garden chair from Czechia, circa 1960. Bent tubular metal frame construction with
Steel
Czech Midcentury Beech Chairs, Original Condition, 1950s, 2 Pieces
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair, midcentury, Czechoslovakia Period 1950-1960. Material: Beech.
Wood, Beech
Czech Midcentury Beech Chairs, Original Condition, 1950s, 3 Pieces
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair, midcentury, Czechoslovakia Period 1950-1960. Material: Beech.
Wood, Beech
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček.
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček – 12 Available for Bespoke Projects A
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Czech Art Deco tubular steel cantilever chair by Ladislav Zak, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular steel cantilever chair by Ladislav Zak 1930s. This rare Czech armchair, with a construction
Steel
Mid-Century Design Chair of Miroslav Navratil, 1959
Located in Praha, CZ
Very popular Czech design chair, 1950s. Designer Miroslav Navratil. Original condition. One place
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Lady Chair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Set of Three Chairs, TON, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century set of Three Chairs,TON,1960's. Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood Possibility to
Wood
Lounge Chair Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This funky Lounge Chair, a timeless piece, was designed by renowned Czech designer Miroslav
Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s,, Czechoslovakia, - made of
Metal, Chrome
Jan Vaněk, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed by Jan Vaněk and produced by Krásná
Fabric, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Four Restored Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jitona
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined set of four mid-century dining chairs was produced by Jitona in Czechoslovakia during
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Well Preserved Czech Brown and Beige Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 4 Pcs, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces. Material: Walnut Period: 1950-1959 Original preserved
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Chairs, 1970s '3 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Green design chairs with faux leather. Manufactures in the 1970s. In good original condition.
Iron
Czech Grey and Brown Ash Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 4 Pcs, New Upholstery, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century chairs, 4 pieces. Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 New upholstery and
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Well Preserved Czech Brown and Red Beech Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 4 Pcs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century chairs, 4 pieces. Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 Well preserved original
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
$1,195 / item
1960s Czech Wooden Upholstered Dining Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
. Characteristic of mid-century Czech design, this elegant dining table combines a sleek fashionability with a warm
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Set of Four Chairs/TON, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood With aged patina Fabric has signs of use Measures: Seat height:45cm Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$1,995 / set
1960s Czech Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
combined with mid-century modern style. The tall black backs, topped with minimalist finials resembling
Upholstery, Wood
$867Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Design Dining Chair Set by Ton, 1968, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design dining chair set by TON, 1968 Czechoslovakia. In the style of
Fabric, Beech
Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan. This
Bentwood
1960s Mid-Century Wingback Swivel Lounge Chair from Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
A mid-century swivel lounge chair manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This wingback
Metal
1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček- 12 Available for Bespoke Project
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček – 12 Available for Bespoke Projects A rare
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
Bentwood, Walnut
Pair Leatherette Dining Chairs of Mid-century, Czechoslovakia, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Leatherette,Metal,Chrome,Plastic Seat Height is 46cm Original condition
Metal, Chrome
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.
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.
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