GoodForm Bucket Chair
By GoodForm
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stylish midcentury bucket chair by GoodForm, 1951. The chair is comfortable and sturdy with classic
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
GoodForm Bucket Chair
By GoodForm
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stylish midcentury bucket chair by GoodForm, 1951. The chair is comfortable and sturdy with classic
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in Nubby Black Upholstery
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nubby black upholstered, Mid-Century bucket chairs designed by influential Czech designer Miroslav
Fabric, Birch
$1,660
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Bamboo Pedestal Base Mid Century
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a swivel bucket lounge chair on stacked rattan bamboo pedestal base .Mid
Rattan
Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Nicos Zogrophos high back executive chairs. Available per chair or as set of ten. Grey
Metal
$1,250 / item
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in White Faux Fur
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s bucket chairs designed by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex. Newly upholstered bucket shells in
Faux Fur, Birch
1960s Pair of Italian Rattan Bucket Chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of rattan chairs from Italy, 1960s. Slatted rattan scoop seats with rattan and bamboo
Bamboo, Rattan
$799Sale Price|33% Off
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Carved Curved Back Bucket Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Mid-century Hollywood Regency barrel chairs with carved curve backs and dark patterned
Wood
Vintage Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage bucket chair designed by Nicos Zographos and made by Zographos. High back design in black
Stainless Steel
$1,685 / set
H 31.75 in W 24.63 in D 22.5 in
Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel armchairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman
Aluminum
$2,400 / set
H 32 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of Charles Eames Bucket Chairs with Two-Tone Original Fabric
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual pair of Charles Eames, it is quit rare with a two-tone fabric, Alexander Girard fabric with naugahyde.
Metal
$1,250
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
1960s Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chair for Vertex in Fuchsia Pink
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bucket lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex captures the sculptural spirit of
Upholstery, Wood
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather
Leather
$475Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex in Original Condition
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century assorted bucket lounge chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex in very
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964, Original gently used Cool-Grey leather with chrome-plated 5
Chrome
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 24 in
Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
company. Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket chair Iconic bucket chair newly reupholstered in
Stainless Steel
$525
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
1960s Dutch Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin-2
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Dutch wicker bucket / basket chair made in the 1960's in Holland. Probably by Rohé
Metal
$1,450
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Single Miroslav Navrátil Newly Upholstered Blue Bucket Lounge Chair for Vertex
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Bucket chair with Saarinen style cut-out by Miroslav Navratil for Vertex. Newer upholstery
Fabric, Birch
$2,246Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 27 in W 31 in D 32 in
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
Fabric, Jute, Wood
$3,600 / set
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 20 in
Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern purple DAX bucket lounge chairs were designed by Charles and Ray
Aluminum, Steel
$3,200 / set
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern purple DAX bucket lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Aluminum, Steel
$4,125Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Shelby Williams MCM Swivel Bucket Chairs Red Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome X Base
By Shelby Williams
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Shelby Williams Mid-Century Modern swivel bucket chairs with chrome X base. Newly
Steel, Chrome
$2,250 / set
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in Red w/ Birch Frames
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, nubby red upholstered bucket chairs by Czech designer Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex. In
Fabric, Wood, Birch
$720Sale Price / item|89% Off
H 32 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
1 Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair with Grey Circle Upholstery
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bucket chair by Nicos Zographos. These chairs have a five star steel base on coasters and the
Chrome
$725 / item
H 35.5 in W 28 in D 22 in
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s
By Faultless Doerner 1
Located in Houston, TX
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s. Base legs have a unique
Aluminum
$5,072 / 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 Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture
Chrome
$2,090 / set
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Set of 2 Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex, 1960's
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Own a piece of mid-century design history with this set of two chairs by Miroslav Navrátil
Foam, Wood
1970s Chrome Bucket Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s chrome bucket style chair with suede upholstery in great condition linen bucket sling and
Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, designs from the mid 20th century. The chair
Leather
Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, designs from the mid 20th century. The chair
Leather
Charles Eames Swivel Bucket Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Original unusual ruby-red Charles Eames swivel bucket chair for Herman Miller. Signature on the
Metal
Handwoven Upholstered Bucket Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
- Reupholstered swivel lounge chair - Mounted on a four star chromed pedestal on wheels
Metal
Wicker Bucket Chairs Retro Rattan Egg Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of vintage wicker egg bucket chairs, retro rattan, dark brown.
Wicker, Rattan
Bucket chair by Miroslav Navratil, 60's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Poznań, PL
Iconic fiberglass TV chair. Beautiful, original shape of the piece. A very rare armchair designed
Fabric, Beech, Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Rattan Bucket Chair with High Back by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Rattan cane bucket chair with high back by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s With a
Metal
Mid-Century Bucket Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Mid Century modern bucket chairs in Perennials Outdoor Fabric. Chairs swivel.
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Bucket Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Mid Century modern bucket chairs in Perennials Outdoor Fabric. Chairs swivel.
Wood, Fabric
Mid Century Bucket Chair on Wood Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid century lines on this sleek bucket chair. Newly upholstered in a textured woven fabric
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, Set of Two, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of stunning midcentury bucket chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil. The chairs consist of
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bucket Lounge Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Bamboo Bucket Chair with High Enameled Metal Frame. Visible wear.
Metal
Set of Four, Mid-Century Modern Knoll School Bucket Chairs, 20th Century
By Knoll
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of four Mid-Century Modern knoll school chairs features blue molded plastic buckets above four
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chair for Vertex
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Modern bucket chairs with oval cut-outs by Miroslav Navratil. Newly
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chrome Bucket Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents a pair of Thonet bucket lounge chairs in Mohair upholstery. Can be used as
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller Bucket Swivel Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Fibreglass bucket shells with original upholstery. In
Sleek Wide Seated Mid-Century Modern Bucket Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek pair of Midcentury chairs with original upholstery. Upholstery is in decent usable condition
Upholstery, Walnut
Rattan Bucket Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rattan bucket chair in the style of Franco Albini. Curved rattan with small open back and
Rattan
Rattan Bucket Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rattan bucket chair in the style of Franco Albini. Curved rattan with small open back and
Rattan
Artifort Bucket Chair
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bucket Chair in Original Conditon, in need of reupholstery. With Enameled Black Tubular Frame.
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Bucket Lounge Chairs by Wieland
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare pair of mid-century walnut bucket lounge chairs by Wieland brings bold design and vintage
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Four Wicker Chrome Cantilever Bucket Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, set of four Harvey Probber bucket dining armchairs, made of
Chrome
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Bucket Chairs on Steel Base
By Steelcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern contemporary style steel base bucket chairs. Heavy weave
Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 31 in L 29.5 in
Mid-Century Saarinien Style Bucket Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod Saarinen style bucket lounge chair by Miroslav Navratil for vertex in newly upholstered in red
Fabric
Three Eames Fiberglass Bucket Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Three Eames design fiberglass bucket chairs, offered and priced individually. Measures: Arm H 26
Fiberglass
Wicker and Iron Bucket Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian three-legged iron and wicker chairs. Sculptural and in excellent condition!
Iron
Bucket Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NOT A SET, SINGLE CHAIR. Newly Upholstered Fuschia Pink Bucket Chair by Miroslav Navratil Frames is
Upholstery, Wood
Woven Wicker and Iron Bucket Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of of wicker and iron bucket chairs. Wicker in excellent condition. Iron legs have
Brass, Iron
Pair of Bamboo Bucket Lounge Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of dream catcher bamboo basket chairs with enameled metal frames. In good original
Metal
Block Shop x Collaboration on Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Chairs
By Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textiles. Saarinen-style Miroslav Navrátil bucket chairs with unique cutout detail, manufactured by Vertex
Upholstery, Wood
Miroslav Navratil Bucket Chair in Bone White Block Shop
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Saarinen-style Miroslav Navrátil bucket chairs with cutouts, manufactured by Vertex. Newly upholstered in
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Early Eames Rope Edge Fiberglass Bucket Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Eames rope edge fiberglass bucket chair. This example is in very good condition, no chips, cracks
Metal
Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered navy leather desk chair. Dark bronze four-star base with casters. Adjustable height and
Set of Four Cord Woven Bucket Lounge Chairs, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage woven cord bucket chairs. U-shaped design with wooden legs. Dimensions 75 W x 78 H x 75 D
Cord
Set of Two Cord Woven Bucket Lounge Chairs, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage woven cord bucket chairs. U-shaped design with wooden legs. Dimensions: 75 W x 78 H x 75 D
Cord
Set of Two Cord Woven Bucket Lounge Chairs, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage woven cord bucket chairs. U-shaped design with wooden legs. Dimensions 75 W x 78 H x 75 D
Cord
1970s Czech Moulded Bucket Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of bucket armchairs was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1970. Tapered splayed
Fiberglass, Hardwood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 32.38 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Rattan Bucket Chairs by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Rattan Bucket Chairs by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
Iconic Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Modern Bucket Chairs in White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of the iconic Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass bucket chairs. Chairs are in white and
Pair of William Katavolos Bucket Chairs for Leathercrafter
By William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of black Leathercrafter bucket chairs by William Katavolos. The seat of each chair is
Steel
Kroehler Signature Design Black Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Valentine Seaver
Located in New Windsor, NY
Koehler Signature Design black swivel bucket chair. Original black vinyl/naugahyde upholstery
Steel
Artifort Inspired Vintage Dutch Leather Bucket Swivel Lounge Chair
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage, mid century leather bucket seat has a Brutalist hammered pedestal base - and it
Leather
Sold
H 38 in W 22 in D 30 in
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for Dux Danish 'Jetson' Beige Bucket Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century 'Jetson' lounge chairs with bucket shaped seats with leather trim and a
Chrome
Pair of Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Bucket Lounge Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of bamboo bucket lounge chairs with black enameled metal frame. One small spine end is
Metal
Miroslav Navrátil Black Upholstered Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered black bucket chairs by Miroslav Navratil frames are in good original condition
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 26.78 in
1960s Dutch Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beutuful Dutch wicker bucket / basket chair made in the 1960's in Holland. Probably by Rohé
Metal
Saarinen Style Faux Fur Bucket Chair by Miroslav Navratil
By Eero Saarinen, Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Saarinen style bucket lounge chairs with new white faux fur upholstery and original
Faux Fur, Wood
Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chair for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered modern bucket chairs with Saarinen style cut-outs by Miroslav Navratil in snow
Fabric, Foam, Birch
Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered modern bucket chairs with Saarinen style cut-outs by Miroslav Navratil in royal
Fabric, Foam, Birch
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Swivel Bucket Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of four Herman Miller black fiberglass shell swivel chairs. Upholstered in black
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25 in L 31.5 in
Early SeaFoam Green Eames Molded Fiberglass Bucket Chair by Herman Miller c.1956
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original 1950s Eames molded fiberglass DAX chair in Sea Foam green with original metal
Metal
Pair of Eames Upholstered Bucket Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of bucket swivel chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. These chairs retail
Metal
Pair of Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered sunshine yellow bucket chairs by Miroslav Navratil frames are in good
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered charcoal black bucket chairs by Miroslav Navratil frames are in good
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex
By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly upholstered emerald green bucket chairs by Miroslav Navratil. Frames are in good
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Walnut Frame Stilted Floating Lounge Bucket Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely stunning all original condition chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody. Amazing stilted
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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