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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Mid-Century Modern office chairs feature green fabric and a metal base. These chairs would be
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rolling office chairs with modern style design. Soft plastic back rest and cushioned
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century office chair designed and manufactured by Jorgen Rasmussen in Denmark circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Office Chairs with Vintage Orange Vinyl Upholstery
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern side chairs feature original vinyl upholstery, chrome frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair Chrome and Green Vinyl.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Office Chair with Olive Green Vinyl Seat Cushioning, Chrome Toned Legs and Back. No makers
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Sedus, 1960s Switzerland
By Sedus
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An incredibly fascinating mid century design.
The cut of the armrests, the curved backrest and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
This is a rare office chair featuring a metal frame and a seat and back upholstered in black
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Lucite Desk Chair by Hill Manufacturing
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single mid-century modern office chair on casters. Sleek lucite body with white cushioned seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Industrial Style Office Chair with Black Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern office chair features vintage black vinyl upholstery on seat, back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Tufted Cube Chairs
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern office chairs in black faux leather on polished chrome bases. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Series Seven Desk Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with wheels and adjustable seat height. Designed by Arne
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Tall Tan Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Office Chairs Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Cream Leather Office Chair Pair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tall Gray Desk Chair Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad in Mocha Mousse Brown Leather
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. An iconic classic mid century modern office chair first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. These classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Group Collection was manufactured in 2003. This classic mid century modern office chair was first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Tan Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. These classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
adjustable height and backrest tilt with locking capability. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chairs Executive Thin Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
adjustable height and backrest tilt with locking capability. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chairs Executive Thin Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
adjustable height and backrest tilt with locking capability. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
"England Chair" by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern office chairs by Stow Davis. Featuring polished chrome frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Curved Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Original Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
are the hallmark of Danish design of the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair can be successfully
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information:
Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair. Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Monteverdi-Young Style Office Desk Chair
By Knoll, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern office desk chair for sale. In the manner of Monteverdi Young
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair Newly Upholstered
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair on Casters Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43 in W 23 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage black swivel office chair, which is an early model, designed by Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in W 19.29 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 26 in D 27 in
Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century industrial office chair features steel frame, vintage brown vinyl upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Italian mid-century modern black leather metal office chair by Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black leather and metal office chair by Olivetti, 1960s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side or Office Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid rosewood side or office chairs with a slightly curved back for
Category
Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 21 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 18 D ; 30 H
Seat Height. 17.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair
Dimensions. 18 W ; 37 H ; 17D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Centuryr Modern Chair
Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 23 1/2 D ; 32 H
Seat Height. 18.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of blue velvet armchairs, 1965
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of blue velvet armchairs, 1965
Condition: Very good - Restored
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Epoque: 1960
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era.
Domore Chair Company Inc founded in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Office Chair from the 1960s, Mid-century Design, Metal and Skai.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office chair from the 1960s, mid-century design, metal and skai.
1960s metal and skai office chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Office Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern office chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century modern office chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 4760 antique and vintage mid century modern office chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century modern office chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern office chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century modern office chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Office Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern office chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern office chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $147,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,089.
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 Mid Century Modern Office Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some 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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