$6,350Sale Price|24% Off
H 34 in W 47 in D 25 in
Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exemplary Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Tandem' seating system was designed in 1962
Aluminum
$6,049 / set
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Tandem Sling Bench ETS Eames bordeaux by Vitra Herman Miller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Designed in 1962 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, the iconic 'Tandem' seating system was
Aluminum
1 Klaus Franck & Werner Sauer Two Seat Sofa
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Comfortable and stylish tandem seating with chrome bases and red upholstery.
Chrome
$16,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Modular 5-Piece Sectional of 3 Chairs and 2 Tables for Brown Saltman in Walnut
By John Keal
Located in Deland, FL
can be hinged together for tandem seating in a myriad of combinations and shapes as desired. The solid
Walnut
$12,000 / set
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Set of Two ( 2 ) Triangular Low Profile Chairs in Walnut by John Keal for Brown
By John Keal
Located in Deland, FL
chairs feature their original hardware and can be hinged together for tandem seating in a myriad of
Walnut
$3,800
H 34.25 in W 96 in D 28 in
Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller Black Tandem Sling Seating 1990s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
aluminum frame. Released to the market in 1962, the Eames Tandem Sling Seating range was specifically
Aluminum, Steel
Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen
Aluminum, Steel
$1,700
H 34.25 in W 66 in D 22.5 in
Eloquence Three Seat Tandem Guest Seating Chair by Kimball Furniture, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Kimball's Eloquence three-seat tandem guest seating chair delivers relaxed comfort and exceptional
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Plywood
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
By John Keal, John Kapel, Brown Saltman
Located in Deland, FL
Saltman. The chairs / modular benches feature original hardware that can be hinged together for tandem
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage steel case leather tandem benches recently restored with a genuine black woven
Steel
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 88.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger
By Krueger International, KI Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1969. This bench
Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 81.25 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century American contract design, this three-seat tandem sofa was sourced
Steel
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 65 in D 23 in
Mid Century Remington Rand Gunlocke 2 Seater Tandem Bench
By Remington Rand, Gunlocke
Located in Pasadena, TX
composite upholstery. Side table for magazines/books/etc. Great for office guest seating or home use. Good
Walnut
$3,018
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-seat tandem bench. The bench features original brown Naugahyde pads and dark charcoal gray fiberglass
Metal, Aluminum
$12,500
H 20 in W 24 in D 60 in
Tandem Bench in Blue by Bert Furnari, Aluminum with Faux Shearling Cushions
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Tandem Bench by Bert Furnari Powder-coated Aluminum, Oak Plywood Insert, Faux Shearling Cushions
Aluminum
$12,500
H 18 in W 24 in D 60 in
Tandem Blue Bench by Bert Furnari PowderCoated Aluminum Oak Plywood Wool Cushion
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Tandem Bench by Bert Furnari Powder-coated Aluminum, Oak Plywood Insert, Mongolian Lamb's Wool
Aluminum
$2,444
H 13.78 in W 71.66 in D 22.05 in
Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Tandem Base and Table without shells. Show signs of use. 35 cm H incl the height of the bar of the
Metal
$4,800 / item
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, where we sourced our sets
Aluminum
$3,018 / item
H 31.575 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system
Metal, Aluminum
$4,234
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Tandem Relaxer Rocking Chair 2for2 by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Beech
$8,500
H 32 in W 132 in D 24 in
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three
Chrome
$3,850
H 30.63 in W 67 in D 23 in
Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Howell Mfg., Kem Weber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique streamline tubular chrome Art Deco tandem 3-seater with arms and upholstered seats and backs
Steel
$560Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. 1948 designed
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A Mid-Century Modern tandem seating chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Tandem Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
A rare tandem seating system by Charles and Ray Eames. Originally intended for bus or train stops
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.7 in W 100.4 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Beirut, LB
Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 29 in W 23 in D 21 in
1970s Set of 8 'Strax' Dining Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, W. Germany
By Casala
Located in West Reading, PA
as link if one were to desire a tandem seating situation. These were manufactured by Casala in West
Fabric, Plastic, Beech
Eames For Herman Miller Three Seat Tandem Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Tandem Seating unit designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
Aluminum
Eames For Herman Miller Tandem Seating Sling Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare mid century modern Tandem Seating Sling chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Sofa
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice a three-seat Eames Tandem Sling sofa. The seats are black vinyl and are attached to a
Charles & Ray Eames Three-Seat Shell Tandem Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage tandem seating by Eames for Herman Miller, the seating has three fiberglass seats in sunny
Fiberglass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 65 in D 24 in
Eames 3 Seat Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair Tandem Bench Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Troy, MI
Tandem seating group bench designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa 1960s 3 seat
Aluminum
Pair of 3 Legged Lounge Chairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Culver City, CA
still feature their original hardware and can be "hinged" together for tandem seating if wanted. The
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Tandem Sling Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage three-seat Eames tandem sling seat. The seats are black vinyl and are attached to a
Aluminum
CHARLES EAMES
Located in Chicago, IL
tables were to be used with the "Tandem Seating" only producing a few. This was a gift to the person in
Onyx, Metal
Eames Tandem Sling Seating Five-Seat for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Eames Tandem sling seating serves millions of travellers every day and does it comfortably and
Aluminum, Steel
Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Danish tandem modular seating set with three Italian linen covered seats in a medium dark tan
Sold
H 32.09 in W 87.41 in D 18.9 in
Tandem shell seating system by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the modular principle also applies to the tandem shell seating system by ray and charles eames. any
Aluminum, Steel
7 Piece Midcentury Salterini 'Radar' Patio Garden Set
By John Salterini
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs, (1) tandem seating, (1) chaise lounge, (1) nesting tables made of metal mesh and wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Jens Risom Tandem Seat Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom Tandem Seat and Table with angled magazine shelf. Frame and table in excellent
Walnut
Tandem Sling Airport Bench by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering an iconic six seat tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman
Aluminum
Steelcase Metal and Fabric Tandem Bench
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
A steel and fabric lounge tandem bench by Steelcase, this piece has a bright red upholstery and a
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Bench
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an iconic tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
Set of 12 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
, dining or group seating. They lock together for tandem linear seating and for storage can be stacked.
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Two Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Vintage Set of Three Tandem Stadium Folding Chairs, Seats, Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage set of three wooden tandem stadium fold-up seats, chairs, bench. Measures: 48 1/2" in
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 64.57 in D 20.48 in
Charles & Ray Eames Three-Seat Shell Tandem for Herman Miller Vitra
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munster, NRW
A rather rare and very cocky tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Modern Eames 3 Tandem Sling Airport Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames 3 tandem sling airport bench for Herman Miller Iconic black leatherette
Aluminum
Custom Restored Tandem Sling by Eames for Herman Miller, Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Tandem Metal 3 Shell Seat Bench
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, three seat bench, on a metal base, by Herman Miller, circa the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 78" L x 24" D x 32" B....
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 90.56 in D 25.6 in
Sofa "Tandem" 3 Seater Design Charles Eames for Herman Miller 60s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in taranto, IT
Rare three-seater chair with side table, designed in 1962 by charles eames for herman miller and often used in the most famous airports in the world structure in die-cast aluminum o...
Metal, Aluminum, Other
Antique Oak Folding Triple Bench Seat Pew Chair Tandem Stadium Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a slat back and double folding action. Great for use in office waiting room. Measure...
Oak
Sold
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Pair Herman Miller Eames Tandem Benches with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of two Mid-Century Modern Eames tandem benches. The benches feature original brown Naugahyde
Metal, Aluminum
Tandem Sling by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Four-Seat
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 47 in D 25 in
Custom Restored Tandem Sling by Eames for Herman Miller, Red Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Chair in Cream Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Sold
H 34.75 in W 49.5 in D 27.5 in
Edelman Leather Two-Seat Tandem Sling by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1962 Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the optimal utilitarian seating for the
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Chair in Black Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first
Aluminum
Sold
H 30 in W 76 in D 24 in
Tandem Three Seat Bench Tweed Attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Madison, 1960s
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
addition to any waiting room seating area, and a must-have piece for any serious collector of Madision
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Folding Triple Chair Bench Seat Pew Tandem Stadium School Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a slat back and double folding action. Measures: 56" x 23" x 32.5" / Seat Height - 1...
Oak
Sold
H 34.25 in W 96 in D 28 in
Four Seat Tandem Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, No Middle Arms
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tandem sofa seating for four designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This piece only
Aluminum
Sold
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Tandem Relaxer 2for2 Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Beech
Set of 15 Tandem Stacking Seats by Don Albinson for Knoll with Cart
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in South Charleston, WV
tandem seat models. Also you will receive the special Knoll issued cart photographed. Measures: 32" tall
Aluminum
Set of 15 Tandem Stacking Seats by Don Albinson for Knoll with cart
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in South Charleston, WV
available as well 10 regular stacking chair models. (see other listing). This listing is for the 15 tandem
Aluminum
'1' Midcentury Herman Miller Eames EC-178 Shell Management Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O’Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating
Aluminum
1 Restored Vintage Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
well as seating designed for Dulles and O`Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in
Aluminum
'1' Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
O'Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. (1
Chrome
One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
furniture was created in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O`Hare Airports. This Tandem
Aluminum
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. One Herman Miller time
Aluminum
Tandem Seating Bench by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual tandem seating bench by Arthur Umanoff. Three generous seats supported with a bentwood
Bentwood
Remington Rand Bench Tandem Seating
By Gunlocke, Remington Rand
Located in Pasadena, TX
64? Gunlocke for Remington Rand Bench Tandem Seating Bench Remington Rand primarily
Walnut
Vintage Tandem Seating
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of three folding chairs Overall Dimensions: 22" x 55" x 34" high Seat Height: 17".
Maple
'Tandem' Seating Set by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lobby room set of 'Tandem' seating group by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This custom
Aluminum
'Tandem' Seating by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem” Sling Chair for Herman Miller (One seater / chair). Iconic mid
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 109 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid-Century Eames Herman Miller Tandem Fiberglass Armchairs Seating
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O'Hare Airports. This tandem sling seating is still in use
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem Sling” Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem Sling” seating.
Steel, Aluminum
20 Stacking Chairs by Don Albinson for Knoll International
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in South Charleston, WV
together to produce tandem seating. See photo of 3 in sequence for these models. Also issued by Knoll are
Plastic
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Sheepskin, Oak
$2,680
H 26.75 in W 80 in D 27 in
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Knoll sling bench designed by Hannah Morrison, black coated aluminum frame with grey wool upholstery. Some small marks on the frame but in otherwise great condition for its a...
Aluminum, Steel
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$3,470
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s. Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s. The large leath...
Leather, Plexiglass
$1,923
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Metal, Brass
$4,000
H 42 in W 61 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Full Queen Size Burl Wood Headboard Bed MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Full Queen Size Burl Wood Headboard Bed MINT!
Burl, Walnut
$1,814 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
$32,668
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
Verner Panton Ilumesa Coffee Table/Floor Lamp
Located in Brecht, BE
This design by Verner Panton is a lamp and a table in one. The Spanish would say "Ilumesa" (lighttable) and so did Verner Panton call his design. This piece is in a very good to exce...
Plastic
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Circular Cocktail by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic an elegant Classic designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. It features an ebony finish along with a beautifully grained teak top. Metal Baker tag on underside. Will wo...
Wood
$2,964
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Cotton, Foam
Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....
Walnut
$4,597 / set
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in the 1970s. Manufactured by Architectural Fiberglass Co. a division of Architectura...
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
$18,000
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached wi...
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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