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MCM Dining Chairs Mid Century 1950s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM dining chairs by Kroehler
Approximate measurements in inches
40" high at back
20" wide
23
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons Model 634 MCM Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Countryside, IL
Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons Model 634 Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration. A set of (6) beautiful MCM dining chairs with red upholstery. A fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made in the UK by G-Plan. These MCM dining chairs feature gorgeous wood grain frames, sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Foster - McDavid c 1950/1960's
By Foster-McDavid
Located in New York, NY
solid, at the back support joinery, please see images.
Hard to find sets of MCM dining chairs still
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor
Category
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
Vintage MCM Miles Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four vintage MCM dining chairs. The iconic BRNO chairs with the flat bar
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
By AM Mobler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mobler MCM dining chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Bentwood
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s MCM Chrome Beige Orange Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Set of 4 Barrel Dining Chair MCM Minimalist Retro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Set of 4 Dining Chairs.
Newly upholstered vintage chairs in a soft jacquard velvety
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem Furniture Newly Upholstered
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Klismos Style High Back Sabre Legged Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41 in W 19 in D 25 in
MCM Nichols & Stone American Windsor Birdcage Maple Bamboo Dining Chairs 6
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Louisville, KY
Ever run across those really unique chairs in a photo online or in a magazine and you just can't
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 38.25 in W 18 in D 17.25 in
Milo Baughman Style for Design Institute America MCM Brass Dining Chairs - 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style for Design Institute of America Mid Century Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Harry Ostergaard for Randers Mobelfabrik MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Harry Ostergaard for Randers Mobelfabrik Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 23.75 in D 21 in
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 23 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 1613 C Walnut Highback Dining Chairs, 4
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian pearsall for craft associates midcentury 1613-C walnut highback dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Round Post Modern 1980s Brutalist Mcm Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Post Modern Brutalist set of 6 dining chairs.
Extreme
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
MCM Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Chairs, Angraves 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Cent Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 1970s
Magnificent mid
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style Clifford Pascoemid century walnut wrought iron dining chairs - a pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.75 in W 16 in D 22.5 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Niels Moller Model 57 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - 6
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.25 in W 19 in D 18 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 16
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 16
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
MCM Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Set of 4
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima - Set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - 6
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20.25 in
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs
This modernist chair was produced by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
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
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Metz Brass, Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs
Seats unscrew if you want to reupholster them
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
& chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
6 Vintage Modern Upholstered Walnut Finish Gray Track Arm Dining Chairs MCM 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining armchairs featuring modern styling gray upholstery and tapered walnut finished
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mcm Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Bleached Mahogany dining chairs - set of 6.
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style MCM Walnut & Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite style mid century walnut & iron dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid-century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and iron dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 26.75 in D 19 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Walnut DCM Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut DCM Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1613-C MCM Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1613-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Arne Vodder, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
MCM Louis XIII Style French Oak Dining Chairs Red Os De Mouton - Set of 6
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 6 dining chairs in the Louis xiii style made circa mid century. Red leather and studs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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Mcm Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mcm dining chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all mcm dining chairs available were constructed with great care. Mcm dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mcm dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but American of Martinsville, Baker Furniture Company and Milo Baughman produced popular mcm dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Mcm Dining Chairs?
Mcm dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,312, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $7,795.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Questions About Mcm Dining Chairs
- What is an MCM chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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