Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s

$6,600 / set

European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

These artistic chairs have a sculptural look that is often refereed to as an “oyster”. From Finn Juhl’s “France chair” to Seymour “James” Weiner’s “Oyster” chair, this style has been...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Northern Europe Red Wooden Chair, 1960s

$423

Mid-Century Modern Northern Europe Red Wooden Chair, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern northern Europe Red wooden chair, 1960s Chair in beech solid wood painted in red with slat backrest. 1960s Very Good condition, paint skipped on some points.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

$17,500 / set

Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This was a period when modernism evolved into a human-centered vision of modern living. This set of lounge chairs captures that spirit with its thoughtful interplay of geometry and ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s

$7,700

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In general, qualities of European modern furniture include simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with outmost care and knowledge.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s

$7,700

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Looking at this chair, this evidently wasn’t a far-fetched goal.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Post-Modern Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Europe 1980s

$12,000 / set

Pair of Post-Modern Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Europe 1980s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This stunning pair of lounge chairs embodies an era of bold, sculptural furniture with a focus on comfort and organic form. Postmodernism in the 1980s embraced a playful approach to ...

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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé with Oak Legs, Europe 1960s

$11,000 / set

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé with Oak Legs, Europe 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In the midst of the swinging 1960s, a remarkable design style emerged, a kind of mature mid-century modernism that captivated the essence of the era's design trends. These lounge cha...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$12,000 / set

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This was a period when modernism evolved into a human-centered vision of modern living. This pair of lounge chairs captures that spirit with its thoughtful interplay of geometry and...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

$634

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s

$4,400

European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This so-called “deck or cruise chair” is not only visually arresting, but also interesting thanks to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s

$7,700

European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The design allows the aesthetics to flow naturally, which is very apparent in the gently curving lines uninterrupted from the top to the seat. This lounge chair is an elegant and com...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$6,000

Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

As a single piece, the chair is both understated and iconic, a reminder that modern design is not about excess, but about clarity and intention.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century

$6,950

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century modern furniture is characterised by its clean lines, gentle curves, and organic shapes. In this piece, the elegant character of this popular design movement meets the ti...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Minimalist Lounge Chair in Custom Velvet, Wood Base, Europe

$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Minimalist Lounge Chair in Custom Velvet, Wood Base, Europe

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This stunning armchair is the result of highly innovative solutions attached to functional and cozy shapes, merging in a harmonious craftwork design. Without armrests, the wide back ...

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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s

$11,000 / set

European Easy Chairs in Lush Shearling, Europe 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This stunning pair of easy chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s European cabinetmakers.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modernist Wooden Spinning Chair, Europe ca 1960s

$2,200

Modernist Wooden Spinning Chair, Europe ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The ‘spinning chair’ is a historic type of seating with numerous modern interpretations across Europe - however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, endur...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe ca 1950s

$12,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of lounge chair and ottoman is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the European cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

Small Wood and Wicker Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe, Ca 1950s

$1,400

Small Wood and Wicker Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe, Ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

During the past decades, small-scale furniture pieces were created for various purposes, and have become sought-after works again in the 21st century. This solid wood and wicker chai...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$12,000 / set

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This was a period when modernism evolved into a human-centered vision of modern living. This pair of lounge chairs captures that spirit with its thoughtful interplay of geometry and...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Wooden Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century

$3,750

Modern Wooden Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lounge chair is a stunning embodiment of the design movement that revolutionized interiors during the mid-20th century. The mid-century modern era celebrated clean lines, simpli...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s

$12,000 / set

European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In general, qualities of European modern furniture include simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with richly grained woods.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s

$4,750 / set

European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The period from the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for European furniture makers. This pair of easy chairs were created during this period of creative overflow, with a typi...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Wool

Duran Rattan Chair, Handmade in Europe, Mid-Century Modern Design, New

$690 / item

Duran Rattan Chair, Handmade in Europe, Mid-Century Modern Design, New

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A more contemporary design for an indoor or undercover seating. This dining chair is handmade made in rattan and has a light natural color. The backrest is beautifully shaped in a de...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

A Pair of Oak Cocktail Chairs, Europe 1950s

$9,900 / set

A Pair of Oak Cocktail Chairs, Europe 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

With the power to offer feeling of cosiness and comfort, these timeless chairs sit as well in contemporary spaces as they did in 1950s European homes.‎

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modern Dark Grey Oak Dining Chairs by Unknown Designer, Europe

$8,481Sale Price / set|20% Off

Modern Dark Grey Oak Dining Chairs by Unknown Designer, Europe

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Comfortable dining chair upholstered in performance grey Lenin. Legs in dark grey solid oak. Suitable for contract use. 100% European made product. Contact us to enquire about COM/C...

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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century

$7,500 / set

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

These lounge chairs are a stunning embodiment of the design movement that revolutionized interiors during the mid-20th century. The mid-century modern era celebrated clean lines, sim...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s

$9,950 / set

European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

These lounge chairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the European furniture of the 19th century, including the round edges, the generous seat cushions, and sculpted legs.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Matte Walnut Dining Chair with Woven Cane, European Style

$2,160Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Matte Walnut Dining Chair with Woven Cane, European Style

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Artisan assembled from matte walnut and woven work, the chair also benefits from a comfortably cushioned seating pad and back support, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Measureme...

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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Rattan

1960s Organic Modern Wenge Dining Chair with Rush Seat, Europe

$2,449 / item

1960s Organic Modern Wenge Dining Chair with Rush Seat, Europe

Located in London, England

1960s Wood Frame and Rush Seats. Listed price is per chair. Two available.

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Vintage 1960s European Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wenge

Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

$5,500 / set

Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of chairs might seem bold and rugged at first glance, however, at closer inspection, it is clear that the design is very well-thought-out; the lines are precisely sculpted,...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Sculpted Castle Chairs, Europe Ca 1960s

$6,600 / set

Mid-Century Sculpted Castle Chairs, Europe Ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The slats on the backs end in a sculpted part that is mirrored in the wide sides of the chairs. To assure comfort, the chairs’ backs are in a permanently reclined position, which is ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Gray Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Gray Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Linen Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Linen Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Gray Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Gray Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s

$27,000 / set

Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Among the many excellent European Mid-Century Modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of six accent chai...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe

$822 / item

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

$822 / item

Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 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 carpen...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Adjustable Smoking Chair With Wicker Back and Seat, Europe, 20th Century

$4,750

Adjustable Smoking Chair With Wicker Back and Seat, Europe, 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This smoking chair reveals how European designers approached everyday furniture with an appreciation for both craft and nature.

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s

$3,950 / set

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century designers were eager to break free from the aesthetics of the past and experiment with new forms, and techniques. At the same time, especially in Europe, the modernist de...

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

$3,300 / set

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This one-of-a-kind pair stands as evidence to the enduring charm of handcrafted furniture. These chairs tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and the timeless appeal of rustic beau...

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Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique and beautiful chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Orange Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Vintage Orange Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Set of Sculptural European Dining Chairs, Europe late 20th century

$2,200 / set

Set of Sculptural European Dining Chairs, Europe late 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The artistic flair is apparent with this set of four dining chairs. The design uses elements of geometry to create a unique look based on the natural qualities of wood. These chairs...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Pink Bouclé 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

$822 / item

Midcentury Pink Bouclé 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 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 carpen...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Twelve Light Boucle Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

$8,226 / set

Twelve Light Boucle Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thor...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

$822 / item

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 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 carpen...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

20th Century Gray Chair, Poland, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

20th Century Gray Chair, Poland, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful chair called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabile. The whole is covered with high-qual...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Decorative Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe First half of 20th Century

$5,500 / set

Pair of Decorative Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe First half of 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Arts and Crafts movement rejected industrial excess in favour of craftsmanship and functional clarity. By the 1920s and 30s...

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Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Europe 20th Century

$5,500 / set

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

European furniture from the 20th century revolutionised the history of what we consider modern design today.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Brass Legs, Europe 20th Century

$5,500

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Brass Legs, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lounge chair is an elegant evidence of the mastery and artistry of the European cabinetmakers who defined modern seating.

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Europe 1950s

$5,500

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Europe 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This individualistic chair possesses a look that is eternally relevant regardless of current trends, a charm that would likely be called ‘the Mid-Century Modern style’. The arms an...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s

$580 / item

Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Antwerp, BE

Crafted from durable beech plywood, these chairs epitomize solidity and style, offering a refined dining experience with a modern flair and distinctive character. Channeling the esse...

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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Chocolate Brown 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

$705 / item

Mid-Century Chocolate Brown 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 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. Designers: Waclaw Lesniewski, Stanislaw Lejkowski. V...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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Modern European Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of modern European chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all modern European chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 903 antique and vintage modern European chairs in-stock, while there are 196 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern European chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern modern European chairs are consistently popular styles. Modern European chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Modern European Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,959, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $162,266 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Modern European Chairs

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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