What is a mid-century chair?

A 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.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To 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.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some 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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Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair

H 32 in W 33.5 in D 35 in

Spanish Mid-Century Swivel Armchair Desk Chair circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Side armchair or desk armchair, mid-century Swivel armchair The leather needs to be restored

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Spanish Mid-Century Swivel Armchair Desk Chair circa 1940

H 41.74 in W 25.99 in D 25.4 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 17.92 in

Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Set of 6 Wood and Leather Chairs, circa 1940

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

Ico Parisi, Italian mid-century set of 6 wood and dark green leather chairs, circa 1940 A

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Set of 6 Wood and Leather Chairs, circa 1940

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Set of 4 Mid Century Italian Fruitwood Paulo Buffa Chairs C.1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Set of 4 Mid Century Fruitwood Paulo Buffa Chairs Italy, C.1940 A set of four Italian fruitwood

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Italian Fruitwood Paulo Buffa Chairs C.1940

H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs With High Backrests - Italy, 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of chairs with high backrests in solid varnished walnut, upholstery redone in pearl-almond

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs With High Backrests - Italy, 1940

H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

centuries-old design of the wing chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's designs for Dunbar, perfect for

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Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs

H 44 in W 32 in D 27 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940

H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of low chairs with high backrests, solid wood structure, fruitwood legs. Upholstery completely

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Other

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Danish Mid-Century Lounge or Club Chair in Green Mohair, 1940's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Unique Danish lounge or club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen's Model 1518 made sometime in the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Mohair

Danish Mid-Century Lounge or Club Chair in Green Mohair, 1940's

H 38 in W 34 in D 20.5 in

Exquisite Danish Lassen Style Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Red Wool, 1940's

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super sharp looking high back lounge chair from the 1940's. We are unaware of the Maker and

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Exquisite Danish Lassen Style Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Red Wool, 1940's

H 37 in W 34 in D 35 in

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details

By Century Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak

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Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Metal

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details

H 36.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in

Mid Century Risom for Knoll Vostra Slipper Chair c 1940/50's

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century armless slipper chair, known as the Vostra chair, designed by Jens Risom for

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Risom for Knoll Vostra Slipper Chair c 1940/50's

H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in

Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Grenoble, FR

Charlotte Perriand A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand produced during the

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Straw, Ash

Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940

H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in

3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Leather, Wood

3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940

H 30 in W 17.5 in D 23 in

Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940

Located in Rome, IT

Set of six chairs in beautiful 1940s design in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940

H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

Mid Century Modern Easy Chair in Beech & Green Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

original green fabric. A Classic example Danish mid-century Design. This stunning chair will complement

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

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Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Modern Easy Chair in Beech & Green Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940

H 33.47 in W 26.97 in D 26.38 in

Charlotte Perriand "bauche" chairs 1940

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Grenoble, FR

Charlotte Perriand A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand made during the war

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Ash

Charlotte Perriand "bauche" chairs 1940

H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair

H 37 in W 38 in D 34 in

Set of Six Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1940

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant Set of six chairs in hardwood where designed and made in Italy in the early 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of Six Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1940

H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in

CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Century Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high

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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6

H 42.25 in W 22.75 in D 22 in

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs

Located in Tulsa, OK

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs

H 26 in W 22 in D 24 in

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

Located in London, GB

A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt

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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Wood

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

H 26.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Chair Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of elegant mid-century chair Guglielmo Ulrich attributed.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Satin, Wood

Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Chair Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Sornay Style Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930-1940 Mid-Century Modernist

By Andre Sornay

Located in New York, NY

Sornay style deco rosewood lounge chairs, France 1930s-1940s mid-century Incredible rosewood

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Sornay Style Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930-1940 Mid-Century Modernist

H 32 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in

20th Century Swedish Deckchairs, 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

20th century Swedish deckchairs, 1940 or Safari chairs Adjustable, dyed wood and green fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Swedish Deckchairs, 1940

H 37.8 in W 38.59 in D 24.81 in

Set of 10 Brass Chairs, circa 1940

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 10 brass chairs, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Set of 10 Brass Chairs, circa 1940

H 34.65 in W 17.92 in D 15.75 in

Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Oak Chairs, circa 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Charles Dudouyt, pair of oak chairs, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Oak Chairs, circa 1940

H 60 in W 49 in D 60 in

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

H 31 in W 25.25 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Arm or Desk Chair Upholstered in Black Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

elliptical shapes and mid-century modern lines make this a stylish addition to any desk or seating

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Arm or Desk Chair Upholstered in Black Leather

H 34 in W 25 in D 25 in

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Fur, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in

Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s vintage tub chair in excellent condition. The frame of the chair has a fluted mahogany veneer

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940

H 36.25 in W 28.75 in D 25.5 in

Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950

H 43.31 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

pieces. The chair features 3 reclining positions upright, laidback, and laying down. 1940, United States

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair

H 34 in W 27.5 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188

By Rudolf Kleinkopf

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern chair model S 118. New release. Frame in black or chrome-plated steel tube, seat

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Vintage 1940s German Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188

H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Modern, Shabby Chic Silk Upholstered Chair

Located in London, GB

Elegant French bedroom chair with elongated oversized back and cabriolet legs with distressed

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern, Shabby Chic Silk Upholstered Chair

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin

Mid-Century Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in

Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940

Located in New York City, NY

: 1920-1949 Creation Date: c.1940 Styles / Movements: Modern, Bauhaus, Mid Century Dimensions: W. 14 in

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20th Century French Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940

H 30 in W 14 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, Ico Parisi Manner in Blond Walnut

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern set of four chairs, Ico Parisi manner, in blond walnut restored. Original

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, Ico Parisi Manner in Blond Walnut

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940

H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Set of 6 Chairs in style of Perriand, France, 1940

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This set of six French dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1960s with a Charlotte

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Set of 6 Chairs in style of Perriand, France, 1940

H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in

Gilbert Rohde Slipper Tub Lounge Chair, 1940's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Culver City, CA

Step into the world of mid-century magic with this fabulous slipper chair designed by the legendary

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Maple

Gilbert Rohde Slipper Tub Lounge Chair, 1940's

H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 27.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy

H 45.48 in W 16.34 in D 18.82 in

Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs & Ottomans, France, 1940's

Located in Austin, TX

comfortable. Solid wood splayed legs lift the chair and ottoman gently off the floor. France, 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs & Ottomans, France, 1940's

H 44.5 in W 33 in D 35 in

Pair of Chairs by Rene Gabriel Wood, circa 1940

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chairs designed by Rene Gabriel, circa 1946. Manufactured in France, circa 1946. Oak wood base and

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Chairs by Rene Gabriel Wood, circa 1940

H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in

Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Muslin, Mahogany

Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's

H 32 in W 32 in D 35 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed

H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Carmel, NY

Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame

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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs

H 30.25 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

Gösta Jonsson lounge chair , Swedish modern 1940

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL

Very elegant lounge chair by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Gösta Jonsson. Beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Gösta Jonsson lounge chair , Swedish modern 1940

H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in

Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of low chairs with wooden structure, new fillings and new upholstery in lemon yellow velvet

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940

H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

By Magnus Stephensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish dressing chair attributed to Magnus Laessoe Stephensen. Cognac leather with nailheads

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

H 25 in W 21.5 in D 20.75 in

A Charles Dudouyt oak 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A rare seat in oak by Charles DUDOUYT

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Charles Dudouyt oak 1940

H 35.04 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in

MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair

By Marden Manufacturing Inc.

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid

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

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair

H 27.5 in W 23.25 in D 26 in

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 23 in D 28 in

Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs

H 31.5 in W 15 in D 18 in

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

H 26 in W 33 in D 30 in

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor

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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

H 31 in W 25 in D 35 in

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Dallas, TX

fireplace chairs were hand-carved circa 1940 in France. Most of the rails and stretcher connectors of the

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

H 24.5 in W 17.125 in D 17 in

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What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A 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.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To 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.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some 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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Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.