What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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.

Industrial Mid Century Chairs

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1960s Plywood Chairs

Industrial Metal Desk Chair

Vintage Metal Office Chair

Adjustable Height Chair

Compass Chair

Vintage Plywood Furniture

Flototto Chair

Set of 4 Mid-Century Industrial Chairs with Vinyl Upholstery

$700 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Industrial Chairs with Vinyl Upholstery

By Charleston Forge 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Mid-Century industrial chairs featuring sculptural metal frames and distinctive pink and white spotted vinyl upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Chairs, 1940s

$1,100 / item

Industrial Chairs, 1940s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Industrial chairs featuring a striking combination of red wooden seat and back, exuding a bold and vibrant aesthetic. The sturdy galvanised steel legs provide robust support, ensurin...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s

$396

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 faux leather, metal and chrome - seat height of armchairs is 48cm, seat height is adj...

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern

$580

1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1950s Do More office chair mid-century modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company Inc founded in 1922 by William S.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Industrial Style Copper Adjustable Chair, 1970

$608

Mid-20th Century Industrial Style Copper Adjustable Chair, 1970

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual copper adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper, the seat can be set to 2 different heights either to suit a Bar or a Table ( very ...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Copper

Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs

$1,450 / set

Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames with bent plywood seats. Overall good condition having some light scuffs. Nice warm v...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs

$395

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

$232

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This industrial height adjustable, rotating chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features an iron construction and a plywood seat and backrest. The weight of t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

$348

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial three-legged height adjustable swivel chair from the 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 42 x 37 cm. Seat height: m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

$348

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 46 x 36 cm. Seat height: min. 41 cm- max. 6...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

$348

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 46 x 39 cm. Seat height: min. 48 cm- max. 5...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

$348

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 43 x 37cm. Seat height: min. 73- max. 79 cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

$348

Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 45 x 32 cm. Seat height: min. 59- max. 65 c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Industrial Tripod Swivel Stool, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Industrial Tripod Swivel Stool, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Dreieburzen. Simple stool with synthetic leather cover. The complex connections of the solid wood elements are striking. The three legs go off a central core and are eas...

Category

20th Century Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

$208 / item

Green Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This industrial height adjustable, rotating chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a green iron construction and a plywood seat and backrest. The weight...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Plywood and Black Metal Stacking Chair.

$395

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Plywood and Black Metal Stacking Chair.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage stacking chair combines utilitarian function with classic mid-century modern design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beige Industrial Chair, 1960s

$173

Vintage Beige Industrial Chair, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This beige chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960. It features an iron construction and a wooden seat and backrest. The chair comes from a garden restaurant. The wei...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Yellow Industrial Chair, 1960s

$173

Vintage Yellow Industrial Chair, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This yellow chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960. It features an iron construction and a wooden seat and backrest. The chair comes from a garden restaurant. The we...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Chair, 1960s

$173 / item

Vintage Green Industrial Chair, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This green chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960. It features an iron construction and a wooden seat and backrest. The chair comes from a garden restaurant. The wei...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs

$2,098 / set

3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs

By Wassily Kandinsky, Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

3 structurally sound and heavily patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs in lilac and rust.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dark Green Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

$208 / item

Dark Green Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This industrial height adjustable, rotating chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a dark green iron construction and a plywood seat and backrest. The w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Plywood and Black Metal Stacking Chair

$395

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Plywood and Black Metal Stacking Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage stacking chair combines utilitarian function with classic mid-century modern design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Royal Metal Steel Industrial Factory Worker Adjustable Stool Chair 2 Pcs

$395 / set

Vintage Royal Metal Steel Industrial Factory Worker Adjustable Stool Chair 2 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Royal Metal Steel Industrial Factory Worker Adjustable Stool Chairs - 2 Pcs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s

$290

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Vintage Industrial iron chair - Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s - The weight of the chair is 4 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950

$746

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czech republic, - made of metal, faux leather and wood, - good original condition, - shows signs of use, - seat height is 47 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Thereca Modernist Chair Industrial Teak

$1,165 / item

Rare Thereca Modernist Chair Industrial Teak

By Thereca

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Thereca Chair in Teak, Metal and Faux Leather Industrial-style chair crafted from metal, teak wood, and faux leather, presented in its original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Industrial Aluminum Crane or Airplane Hoist Canopy Chair

$960Sale Price|60% Off

1950s Industrial Aluminum Crane or Airplane Hoist Canopy Chair

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great conversation piece this custom made circa 1950s hoist chair. Via crane, hoist or helicopter... this chair was meant to get one individual, and their gear, up or down or in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Tubular Chrome and Plastic Mid Century Industrial School Chairs

$1,200 / set

Set of Four Tubular Chrome and Plastic Mid Century Industrial School Chairs

By Kem Weber, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four tubular chrome and faux wood plastic armchairs. The chairs were made by the Columbia Manufacturing Company Inc. - a company most well known for making bicycle...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2

$1,270 / set

Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2

By Rene Malaval

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2 Indoor/outdoor - Garden decoration - Industrial French post-war steel garden chairs by Rene Malaval for Bloc Metal.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber, Circa 1940

$2,400

Vintage French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber, Circa 1940

By Henri Lieber, Flambo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage French industrial iron workshop chair with metal framing and a wooden seat made of hand crafted Plywood, designed by Henri Lieber for Flambo, in good condition. The...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Industrial Desk Chair, 1940’s

$675

Industrial Desk Chair, 1940’s

Located in Doylestown, PA

An industrial desk chair with adjustable seat height, steel base and leather seat and back rest. Mid 1940’s, very comfortable with great lower back support.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial

$1,620

1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Fabulous Office chair, made in France, Prouve 1950s Style , Green Plywood Tripod Base + Footrest Utterly amazing. 30.5 tall x 17 w x 18 d. Seat 18.5 h Offic...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs

$1,305Sale Price / set|20% Off

1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Industrial Design Stacking Chair set of 10 pieces. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. Designed in the manner of Willy Van Der Meeren. These have no mak...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Adjustable Shop Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

$595

Industrial Adjustable Shop Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This industrial, adjustable side shop chair by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features the signature Toledo star painted steel base with bent maple seat and back. The chair height is adj...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Industrial Iron Garden Patio Dining Chairs

$1,960Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of 4 Vintage Industrial Iron Garden Patio Dining Chairs

By Salterini, Mario Papperzini, John Salterini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a great set of 4 vintage Iron garden chairs with sculptural X-form backs and a beautifully weathered finish. Their clean lines and rustic patina give them an effortless blend...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

$2,332Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made by a Swedish manufactory, and the chairs never entered mass production. They have a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

$297 / item

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas

Located in Voorburg, NL

Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned coloring with black frame. The backside of the shells are in darkbrown or wenge and the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Goodform Aluminum Dining Chair Set

$1,400 / set

Mid-Century Modern Goodform Aluminum Dining Chair Set

By GoodForm

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century dining chair set manufactured by The General Fireproofing Co. for its line of GoodForm furniture consists of one captain armchair and three side chairs. The chairs a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Model 4033 Minimalist Industrial School Chairs Branko Uršič Stol Kamnik

$1,500

Model 4033 Minimalist Industrial School Chairs Branko Uršič Stol Kamnik

By Stol Kamnik

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage Model 4033 minimalist industrial school chairs, designed by Branko Uršič and manufactured by the famous manufacturer STOL Kamnik in Yugoslavia during...

Category

Vintage 1970s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Metal Industrial Side Chairs

$875 / set

Pair of Metal Industrial Side Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of metal back and seat chairs with tubular frames. These Industrial chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The chairs would work well for both indoor and outdoor dining, a...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s

$2,800

Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial style chair in metal and rope. The rope is in good condition. The metal brown/green of the chairs against the hand- woven rope gives an elegant, sophisticated and underst...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Industrial Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Galvanitas Stacking Chairs

$572 / set

Pair of Industrial Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Galvanitas Stacking Chairs

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of industrial Pagholz Galvanitas stacking chairs model S23 Thur-Up Seat by Elmar Flötotto, circa 1970. This beautiful design from the 1970s with solid black lacquered steel fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Industrial Adjustable Shop Chairs By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

$1,800 / set

Set of Three Industrial Adjustable Shop Chairs By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of three industrial, adjustable side shop chairs by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. feature the signature Toledo star painted steel bases with bent maple seats and backs. The cha...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953

$1,107

Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953

By Friso Kramer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953. Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands) in 1953. Profiled sheet lacquered metal, wood seat and back. First edition in gr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dark Blue Industrial Metal Chair with Arch-shaped Backside, 1960s, Germany

$990

Dark Blue Industrial Metal Chair with Arch-shaped Backside, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Dark Blue Industrial Metal Chair with Arch-shaped Backside, 1960s, Germany Measurements : Height: 85 cm Width: 43 cm Depth: 44 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat diameter: 38 cm NOTE: Ch...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pagholz Swivel Chair 1960s, Industrial School Chair

$349

Vintage Pagholz Swivel Chair 1960s, Industrial School Chair

Located in Hannover, DE

Vintage Swivel Chair, Germany, 1960s – Neuwieder Schulmöbel Original swivel chair from the 1960s, produced in Germany and marked “Neuwieder Schulmöbel.” Only one chair available. Th...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry Mid-Century Modern Chair with Black Metal Frame, Circa 1950

$1,457

Rob Parry Mid-Century Modern Chair with Black Metal Frame, Circa 1950

By Gelderland, Robert Parry

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midcentury industrial chair designed by Rob Parry, circa 1950 in Holland. It features a black lacquered tubular metal frame and is upholstered with skai. In good vintage condition w...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Rodney Kinsman for Beffeplast Metal Chairs – Industrial Modern Design

$1,013 / set

Set of 4 Rodney Kinsman for Beffeplast Metal Chairs – Industrial Modern Design

By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman

Located in Markington, GB

A striking set of four metal chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Beffeplast, showcasing his clean, functional approach to industrial modern design. These chairs feature a strong ge...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue Wood Adjustable Industrial Chairs by Kevi, 1970s, Italy

$2,331 / set

Pair of Blue Wood Adjustable Industrial Chairs by Kevi, 1970s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Blue Wood Adjustable Industrial Chairs by Kevi, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 79 cm Seating height: 43 cm Seating: 39 cm x 39 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Steel Burroughs Adjustable Posture Office Chair

$2,400

Industrial Steel Burroughs Adjustable Posture Office Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, brushed heavy gauge steel, adjustable posture office chair or stool designed by Ernest Bacz and manufactured by the Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit, features ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s

$201 / item

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s

Located in Voorburg, NL

Very comfortable Industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design chairs have a dark grey tubular metal frame and beautifully curved plywood seats and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

$1,500Sale Price / set|40% Off

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

By Steelcase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 4 Steelcase model 233 industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with lime vinyl seating. The Steelcase company has been producing office furniture for over 100 ye...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Pair of Rustic Vintage Industrial Garden Chairs with Wooden Log Accents

$2,242Sale Price / set|25% Off

Unique Pair of Rustic Vintage Industrial Garden Chairs with Wooden Log Accents

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elevate your outdoor space with this stunning pair of rustic vintage garden chairs, masterfully blending raw industrial charm with organic natural elements. These unique chairs featu...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of Four Industrial Painted Steel Café Dining Chairs

$1,800 / set

Set Of Four Industrial Painted Steel Café Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a set of four vintage American bent tubular steel café dining chairs. Each chair is lightweight and comprised of cold rolled "furniture" steel with a painted finish that show...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Suite of 14 Industrial Chairs of the Fibrocit Brand, circa 1950

$8,743 / set

Suite of 14 Industrial Chairs of the Fibrocit Brand, circa 1950

By Tolix, Fibrocit

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Suite of 14 industrial chairs of the fibrocit brand, circa 1950 Normal wear, scratches, lack of peinyures, small superficial rust spots.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chair, Netherlands, 1960s

$215

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chair, Netherlands, 1960s

By Marko

Located in Voorburg, NL

Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chair, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. We only have one chair available. The chair has a black tubular metal frame and beauti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pagholz Pair of Metal and Bent Plywood German Industrial Chairs, 1970s

$699 / set

Pagholz Pair of Metal and Bent Plywood German Industrial Chairs, 1970s

By Pagholz Flötotto

Located in Naples, IT

Industrial chairs made from metal and bent plywood. The height can be adjusted to four different levels. It is labelled by Pagholz from West Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Industrial Mid Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of industrial mid century chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique industrial mid century chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. There are 292 antique and vintage industrial mid century chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Industrial mid century chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial mid century chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Industrial mid century chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz and Friso Kramer are consistently popular.

How Much are Industrial Mid Century Chairs?

Prices for industrial mid century chairs start at $95 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $947.

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 Industrial Mid Century Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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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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