Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut chair ottoman, similar to Hans Wegner design chair ottomans minus
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Leather Day Bed Large Ottoman, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
This fun mid-century find originally served as a daybed in Denmark. The original camel colored
Leather
c. 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Danish mid century modern ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup. Labeled/branded. Teak
Teak
Round Teak Mid Century Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Vinyl Measurements
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Leather Patchwork Pouff / Ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather Measurements
Leather
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes with a brand new Black
Aluminum
Danish Modern Tripod Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Teak
Leather, Teak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Black Tufted Vinyl and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a black vinyl button tufted seat resting on a wooden
Upholstery, Wood
Brown leather ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This brownd leather ottoman was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture in Denmark in
Leather, Wood
Leather Ottoman / Footstool by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern design. Based in Denmark, he collaborated with brands like France & Søn to create
Leather, Teak
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Small Benches, Shearling, Maple
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Sheepskin Benches, Small Benches or Ottomans, Beige
Sheepskin, Maple
Gus Bakker GB Lounge Chair, Steel Frame, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
very well. About the manufacturer: Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of
Steel
Rare 1960's teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid
Leather, Teak
$1,296Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Danish Teak Leather Storage Side Table with Wheels or Ottoman Stool
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Striking midcentury Danish design storage stool or side table with wheels, multifunctional with a
Leather, Plywood, Teak, Plastic
$2,314 / item
Stay Ottoman
By Gubi, Gubi Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stay here, stay with me, stay relaxed, stay and read…The small Stay lounge chair, with options for a returning swivel function, has a sculptural and organic shape that, besides from ...
Fabric
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Stand Table Bench Flip Top by Hansen Mint!
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing stand side end table bvench flip top by Hansen Mint!.
Leather, Teak
Brazilian Rosewood Ottoman or Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
c. 1955 Brazilian rosewood ottoman crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in the
Mohair, Rosewood
$2,118 / item
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
Wool
$2,118 / item
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
Wool
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A black
Wood
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A mid-century
Faux Leather, Wood
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
Canvas
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
Wool
$2,995 / set
Vintage Marge Carson Brass Stools/Ottomans
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
opportunity to own a piece of mid-century design history. With their timeless appeal and impeccable
Brass
Pair of Teak and White Leather Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Madrid, ES
Two stained hardwood stools. Seat upholstered in white leather and tufted with leather-covered buttons at a later date.
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Jens Risom Danish Blue and Green Southwestern Pattern Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a banded Southwestern blue and green patterned
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
Jens Risom Danish Army Green Fabric Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with a green fabric upholstered seat resting on a
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Danish Off-White Shou Patterned Upholstery and Wood Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular floating bench with an off-white Shou-patterned fabric upholstered
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Gus Bakker GB Lounge Pouf for Karakter, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
very well. About the manufacturer: Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of
Steel
Gus Bakker GB Lounge Corner Chair, Steel Frame, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
very well. About the manufacturer: Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of
Steel
danish modern rosewood footstools with climbing rose needlepoint seats
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Rosewood footstools with transitional modern styling and a traditional needlework climbing rose patterned seats in excellent condition. Two of these available, sold separately. Ple...
Wool, Rosewood
Original Niels O Møller Hocker J.L. Møllers Modell 80 danish Teak
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Hocker aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Niels Otto Moller, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner des 20. Jahrhu...
Cord, Teak
Danish Modern Style, Gray Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools, 21st c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern Style, Gray Sahara Sheepskin, Maple, Shearling Footstools or Ottomans, USA, 21st c
Sheepskin, Maple
Danish Modern Style, Sheepskin Stools, Beige Shearling, Maple, USA, 21st c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Style, Sheepskin Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Shearling, Maple, USA
Sheepskin, Maple
1960s Danish Teak Black Vinyl Teak Fliptop Stool by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reversible stool or makes great side table. Made in Odense, Denmark. The leather is still soft and supple
Teak
Jacobsen Rosewood Table or Stool from St. Catherine's College
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare rosewood table or ottoman from St. Catherine's college. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1962 for
Rosewood
$1,486
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$1,486
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Oak, Wood
$1,486
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,146
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Oak
$2,311
Pragh Footstool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as
Wood, Walnut
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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