$7,900
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs -8
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each
Papercord
$2,495 / set
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather
Chrome
$5,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 19 in D 18 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - 6
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Papercord, Teak
$12,347 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 12
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each
Upholstery, Oak
$8,347 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 8
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each
Upholstery, Oak
$13,995 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 12
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each
Upholstery, Oak
$4,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original
Fabric, Bentwood
$1,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Style Chairs by Gordon, a Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Brno tubular style chairs in tomato red fabric, by Gordon International. An icon
Steel, Chrome
$1,750 / set
H 39 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of 5 MCM Oak Dining Chairs with Original Tweed Fabric from Germany
By Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
This set of playfully-shaped dining chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Fabric, Oak
$5,000
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Royal Blue velvet Campaign Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Campaign Walnut Parsons Dining Chairs You will find timeless
Velvet
$5,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
MCM Tito Agnoli Grey Leather "Sistina" Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 6
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Madison, WI
leather dining or conference chairs. This gorgeous design displays nice detailing throughout, including
Metal
$1,495 / set
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Keller, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Fabric, Oak
$2,995 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 21 in
MCM Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Dining Chairs in Original Fabric - Set of 6
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Cushion Top Dining Chairs in Original Fabric - Set of 6
Chrome
$3,110 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
1950's MCM Dutch Design Dining Chairs by Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer
By Cor Alons
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Dining Chair set of 6 by Cor (Cornelius Louis) Alons for C
Birch, Plywood
$103,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless
Bronze
$7,500 / set
H 35 in W 27 in D 26 in
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange
Upholstery, Oak
$3,295 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
MCM to Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs w/Black Steel Frames & White Vinyl Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid to Late 20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) to Modern set of 6 dining chairs
Metal
Vintage MCM Club Lounge Armchair & Ottoman Art Deco A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage MCM Club Lounge Armchair & Ottoman Very comfortable! This listing and price are for the chair in
Cotton, Mahogany
$4,347 / set
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6 Each
Rope, Teak
$1,650 / set
H 38 in W 23 in D 24 in
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Lane Furniture, Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4 These
Fabric, Walnut
$2,070 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs Set of 4 Space Age MCM 1960s 1950s Red Black
Located in London, GB
A super-stylish set of four Mid Century Butterfly chairs in lovely vintage condition. Likely made
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
$1,800
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Hunter Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
Aluminum, Steel
$1,300
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Taupe Brown Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
Aluminum
MCM Upholstered Barrel Armchair, 4 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Mid-Century Modern upholstered barrel office chairs or dining chairs are sold singly. Very
Upholstery
$2,295 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by
Metal
Grey Parsons Milo Baughman Style Armchair, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
This is a handsome Post Modern / MCM chair! It is truly the perfect Parsons accent armchair you
Upholstery
$1,507Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile is a stunning fabric, and it was custom made by Knoll. The
Chrome
$5,548Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
Vintage Danish MCM Dining Chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller Stamped, Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller stamped. Set of 6
Wood
$6,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs in Nubuck, Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 4 flat bar Brno chairs in high-quality natural beige nubuck leather. Features the
Stainless Steel
$2,285
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Herman Miller, Hille, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This
Aluminum
$2,295
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
can have new cushions provided and covered with your COM fabric for an additional $350 per chair
Fabric, Wood
$5,193 / set
H 32.29 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs
Chrome
$2,250 / set
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
MCM Milo Baughman DIA Chrome Z Flat-Bar Vanity Stools Newly Reupholstered - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman DIA Chrome Z Flat-Bar Vanity Stools Newly Reupholstered in Python Print Italian Leather- Pair Enhance the modern appeal of your living space with t...
Chrome
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measures: Seat height 16.50
Wicker
Pair of Vintage Mastercraft High Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage MCM brass high back chairs by Mastercraft. Circa 1970. Perfect for today's
Metal
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
outside dimensions. Seat height is 18". Brass Dunbar labels. These Dunbar chairs were used around a large
Upholstery, Mahogany
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 18.75 in D 19.75 in
1980s Vintage Reupholstered Emerald Green Dark Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered emerald green dark walnut MCM accent chair!! This chair was reupholstered
Fabric, Wood
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Red Shell Chair - Set of 12
By Herman Miller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible set of 12 vintage MCM swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on
Aluminum
Mid-Century Kroehler Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
classic MCM look. This chair has been reupholstered, but not recently. Fabric is a tweed material with
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 32 in W 25 in D 25 in
Postmodern Set of Two (2) Bison / Venus Lounge Chairs by Allermuir, U.K., 1990s
By Allermuir
Located in Deland, FL
MCM these extraordinary chairs are perfect for a gallery, studio, office space or an artistic home
Wool
Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Teak Danish Rope Chair, 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Available here is truly a rare, fantastic and iconic Danish style Walnut Mid Century Lounge Chair
Rope, Teak
$2,700
H 32.68 in W 23.04 in D 24.02 in
Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1, Charles Eames
Located in London, GB
, elegant, versatile and beautiful chair was made by Eames’ European manufacturer ICF, most likely in the
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered
Steel
$2,210 / item
H 29 in W 27 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in a High End "Red Raspberry" Velvet - Pair
Velvet
$1,200 / set
H 33 in W 30 in D 28 in
Postmodern Orange Green Lounge Chairs by Global Upholstery Company Ltd - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Postmodern MCM Style Orange & Green Lounge Chairs by Global Upholstery Company Ltd - a Pair. Item features
Fabric
$1,400 / set
H 31.75 in W 20 in D 16.25 in
1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Gorgouse pair of
Chrome
$4,500
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Gio Ponte Style Club Chairs Reupholstered in Oatmeal
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
elegant pair of MCM Italian club chairs captures the refined sophistication and architectural lines
Wood
$2,420
H 35 in W 40 in D 41.5 in
Post Modern Pull Up Side Chair by Thayer Coggin in Original Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Pull Up Side Chair The MCM Pull Up Chair by Thayer
Metal
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Upholstered Lounge Chair in Kroehler Style
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
add chic mid-century style with this stylish and comfy mcm lounge chair? Elevate your home decor with
Upholstery, Wood
$10,500 / set
H 27 in W 29 in D 36 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950’s Lounge Chairs by Sherman Bertram
By Sherman Bertram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of MCM lounge chairs designed by Sherman Bertram in the 1950’s. The chairs have no
Fabric, Wood
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
is as comfortable as it looks. A classic chair for any MCM room! Dimensions: 41.5" high x 27.5
Upholstery, Teak
$8,800 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Style Cane Back Lounge Chairs in Curly Camel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
shapes makes these chairs the kind of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs that get noticed. The frame's
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Nordic Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
backs and MCM design. These chairs are a perfect addition to any dinning room table in need of chairs
Wood
Pair of Stanley Model 404-85 Mid-Century Walnut Dinning Chairs
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of 404-85 MCM dining chairs by Stanley. Crafted in warm walnut with comfortable
Walnut
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 MCM contemporary metal dining chairs painted in gun metal grey with grey upholstered seats
Steel
$4,900 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 4
Located in Emeryville, CA
vintage condition, these chairs are both stylish and functional—perfect for any modern or MCM-inspired
Teak
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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