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Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM
Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM
Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM
Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

Mid-Century Teak Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, Denmark, MCM

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

MCM Sculptural Bubble Glass Table Lamp attr. to Helena Tynell, Germany 1970s
MCM Sculptural Bubble Glass Table Lamp attr. to Helena Tynell, Germany 1970s

MCM Sculptural Bubble Glass Table Lamp attr. to Helena Tynell, Germany 1970s

By Helena Tynell

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a Striking sculptural glass table lamp attributed to Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1970s. The substantial rectangular base is exe...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Rare Tall MCM Danish Teak Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Floor Lamp Over
Rare Tall MCM Danish Teak Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Floor Lamp Over

Rare Tall MCM Danish Teak Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Floor Lamp Over

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

A fantastic rare Danish Mid-Century Modern/Scandinavian Modern teak and art pottery/ceramic floor lamp with the original conical fabric shade. Comprised of a solid teak round base wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak, Ceramic, Fabric

COLOSSAL! MCM Greek Revival Tapestry! 1950s Frederic Weinberg Era Wall Art Decor
COLOSSAL! MCM Greek Revival Tapestry! 1950s Frederic Weinberg Era Wall Art Decor

COLOSSAL! MCM Greek Revival Tapestry! 1950s Frederic Weinberg Era Wall Art Decor

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! GREEK REVIVAL MID CENTURY TAPESTRY! DIMENSIONS: VERY LARGE 57" x 32" ICONIC MID CENTURY GREEK REVIVAL ART! Greek revival was a important part of upscale fifties dec...

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Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Restored MCM Rattan Round Sectional Corner Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms
Restored MCM Rattan Round Sectional Corner Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms

Restored MCM Rattan Round Sectional Corner Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored four-seat rattan sectional corner sofa. Showcasing a unique round shape reminiscent of the conversation pits of the mid-20th century it features three-stran...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Luxury Italian Lounge Armchairs in Bespoke Velvet, in the style of MCM, Italy
Luxury Italian Lounge Armchairs in Bespoke Velvet, in the style of MCM, Italy

Luxury Italian Lounge Armchairs in Bespoke Velvet, in the style of MCM, Italy

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Elegant Italian armchairs inspired by the refined aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern design and designers, such as Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa and others, distinguished by th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM
Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM

Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 182 × 75 × 80 × 43 cm (71.7" × 29.5" × 31.5" × 16.9") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original three-seat Senator sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM
Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM

Senator Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Solid Oak Frame, Mid-Century, MCM

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 182 × 75 × 80 × 43 cm (71.7" × 29.5" × 31.5" × 16.9") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original three-seat Senator sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored living room set features a 4-Strand, 3-seat Reverse Pretzel sofa and a set of two lounge chairs. Each piece features sleek mid-century 4-strand "Reverse Pre...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored MCM Six-Strand 3-Seat Full Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa, Stacked Base
Restored MCM Six-Strand 3-Seat Full Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa, Stacked Base

Restored MCM Six-Strand 3-Seat Full Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa, Stacked Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautifully restored Mid-Century Era Rattan 3-seat section sofa with full pretzel six-strand arms sectional sofa with unique stacked rattan base. This coastal rattan sofa blends vint...

Category

Vintage 1950s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Armchair No 116 White Shell and Round Stationary Base
Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Armchair No 116 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Armchair No 116 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

This is a FABULOUS Tulip chair No. 116 by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armed shell mounted on a round white painted metal non-swiveling stationary shaft with a four-prong ba...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Restored MCM Six-Strand Double Triangle Pretzel Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan Settee
Restored MCM Six-Strand Double Triangle Pretzel Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan Settee

Restored MCM Six-Strand Double Triangle Pretzel Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan Settee

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored six-strand double triangle arms, exuding charm with tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tortoiseshell rattan furniture or decor items o...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe
MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe

MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe

Located in Topeka, KS

So, it was reupholstered at some point in its life, but the fabric is still vintage (we call that new-old stock!)

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood

MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs

MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly wrapped foam seat and back cushions in a zippered gray blue/green and brown upholst...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair
MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair

MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair

By Selig

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern tone on tone royal blue & iridescent green striped recliner and ottoman attributed to Selig Monroe chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind tha...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s
Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s

Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MCM LAMP! "Twilight Zone" " "Third From The Sun" HISTORIC MID CENTURY LIGHTING!

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of MCM Armchairs "Mitzi" by Ezio Longhi, cherry wood and plush, Italy 1960s
Pair of MCM Armchairs "Mitzi" by Ezio Longhi, cherry wood and plush, Italy 1960s

Pair of MCM Armchairs "Mitzi" by Ezio Longhi, cherry wood and plush, Italy 1960s

By Ezio Longhi

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of extraordinary Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed by Ezio Longhi. This model is called "Mitzi" and it features a unique armrest shape done i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set of 4 Vintage H.W. Klein Teak Dining Chairs Set, 1960s Danish Modern  MCM
Set of 4 Vintage H.W. Klein Teak Dining Chairs Set, 1960s Danish Modern  MCM

Set of 4 Vintage H.W. Klein Teak Dining Chairs Set, 1960s Danish Modern MCM

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of four teak dining chairs designed by Henry Walter Klein, 1950s–1960s. Henry Walter Klein worked closely with Bramin Møbler across several decades, producing some of the most...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller

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 Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are ...

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

Materials

Metal

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still...

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases

By Harvey Probber

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Style Chairs by Gordon, a Pair
MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Style Chairs by Gordon, a Pair

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 of mid-century modern originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for th...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX

MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Danish Modern armchairs or lounge chairs with tapered legs & brass sabots in the style of Folke Ohlsson for DUX.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set
Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Made in 1950, this beautifully restored rattan 2-piece living room set showcases the iconic 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm design, blending vintage charm with modern comfort. The set inclu...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base
Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM or Mid Century Modern Tulip side chair No. 115 by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armless shell or frame & round stationary 4 prong fiberglas...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade
1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade

1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern,) or Hollywood Regency style floor lamp with a brass plated base and shaft, and black stylized Pheasant Tail candle holder along with its ori...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

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 walnut dining chairs from Lane Furniture were designed by Arne Vodder for the perfe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck
MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck

MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 45in W: 12in D: 8 1/2in !!!CHAIRS NOT INCLUDED!!! This MCM abstract pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" By Pat Keck are absolutely phenomenal and w...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Ceramic Orange & Black Glossy Drip Glaze Lamps, a Pair
Mid-20th Century MCM Ceramic Orange & Black Glossy Drip Glaze Lamps, a Pair

Mid-20th Century MCM Ceramic Orange & Black Glossy Drip Glaze Lamps, a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange & black glossy drip glaze table lamps with new black linen-like drum shades, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair
Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair

Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco to Mid-Century Modern bucket or barrel style accent or lounge chairs wearing their original green fabric with button detail on backs, jute strappin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jute, Wood

Pair MCM Black & Gold Large Scale Table Lamps by Carstens Tonnieshof of Germany
Pair MCM Black & Gold Large Scale Table Lamps by Carstens Tonnieshof of Germany

Pair MCM Black & Gold Large Scale Table Lamps by Carstens Tonnieshof of Germany

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage mid-century modern black matte and gold asymmetrical glazed design floor vase style large scale table lamps with off-white linen-look hard backed drum shades and rou...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra
1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra

1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra

By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern golden brown Italian pottery Rimini Ambra Series table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Raymor with new off-white faux silk drum shade. This piece...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4

MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4

By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Approximate Measurements in Inches 2 Armchairs 43" high at back 22" wide at front legs 23" deep (back to front) 19" high at seat 17" deep x 19.5" wide inside seat 26.75" high at arms...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs

$2,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage MCM chairs with original fabric. Brass plated over chrome as some of the chrome is showing through.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Louisville, KY

Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a beautiful color palette, this chair is not only comfortable, but will make a stellar addition to so many room decors!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

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Mcm Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mcm fabric on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every piece of mcm fabric was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of mcm fabric you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of mcm fabric, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of mcm fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Directional, Milo Baughman and Bernhardt are consistently popular.

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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.