Mid 50s Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hide, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Bentwood
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- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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