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.

Mid Century Childrens Chairs

Collectible Design Chair

1950s Rattan Chairs

Kids Chair

Bertoia White Chairs

Italian Childrens Furniture

German Plastic Chairs

Midcentury Modern Collectables

Orange Slice Chair By Pierre Paulin

Children’s Chair Bauhaus Breuer Cesca Chair

$450

Children’s Chair Bauhaus Breuer Cesca Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Miami, FL

Great Children’s chair in the style of Marcel Breuer’s Cesca Chair. Most likely from the 60s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

$592

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Den Haag, NL

Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Midcentury Children Chairs in Bent Plywood, Germany, 1950s

$777 / set

Pair of Midcentury Children Chairs in Bent Plywood, Germany, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of midcentury children chairs in bent plywood, Germany, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Casalino by Alexander Begge Stacking Children's Chair Yellow Color

$200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Casalino by Alexander Begge Stacking Children's Chair Yellow Color

By Alexander Begge, Casalino

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 modern Casalino by Alexander Begge stacking children's chair size "1" 1973 design Yellow

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Wooden SE18 Children's Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Germany 1950s

$1,722Sale Price|20% Off

Wooden SE18 Children's Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Germany 1950s

By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Children's chair SE18. Designed by Egon Eiermann. Producer: Wilde and Spieth, Germany

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

$592

Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Red Sculptural Tubular steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children chair, 1950's With lovely

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rattan Children's Chairs, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960

$1,500 / set

Vintage Rattan Children's Chairs, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960

By Franco Albini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of children chairs made of handcrafted Rattan and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of Fiberglass Children Chairs with Metal Base, circa 1960

$598 / item

Set of Fiberglass Children Chairs with Metal Base, circa 1960

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Set of two children chairs with shell. Traces of wear like scratches and spots (of liquid) which can

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

$135 / item

Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful and highly functional set of "Sistema Scuola" children's chairs, designed by Masayuki

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Model '360' Children Chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1950's

$1,555

Model '360' Children Chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1950's

By Wilkhahn, Walter Papst

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The model 360 children chair is a design by Walter Papst from the first half of the 1950s. This

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic

$750

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Brooklyn, US

Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in

Category

2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Set of 6 Casalino1 Children's Chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala, Italy 1970's

$1,615 / set

Set of 6 Casalino1 Children's Chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala, Italy 1970's

By Alexander Begge, Casalino

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This iconic children's chair, model Casalino1, was designed by Alexander Begge for Casala in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Gunnar Daan Children’s Chair for Metz & Co, 1966

$1,615

Gunnar Daan Children’s Chair for Metz & Co, 1966

By Gunnar Daan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Nice and rare high kids chair designed by Gunnar Daan for his own children in 1966 when Metz & Co

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Tubular Children Chair, Wood and Chrome, circa 1965

$318Sale Price|20% Off

Tubular Children Chair, Wood and Chrome, circa 1965

By Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Children chrome chair with wooden seat

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather

$550 / item

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather

By Darro, Paco Muñoz

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather

$550

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather

By Paco Muñoz, Darro

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chair for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century modern beech plywood Hans Mitzlaff kid's/children's chair

$500

Mid-Century modern beech plywood Hans Mitzlaff kid's/children's chair

By Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange

Located in Brooklyn, US

This children's mid-century chair, was designed post-war German architects Albrecht Lange and Hans

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather

$2,800 / set

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather

By Darro, Paco Muñoz

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paco Muñoz for Darro, pair of 'Riaza' chairs for children, walnut, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Red Wood and Rope Rush Kids Children Chair with Disney Graphics

$717

Italian Red Wood and Rope Rush Kids Children Chair with Disney Graphics

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful vintage Italian kids chair in red wood structure with great patina of time and rope or

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of Four Stackable Children's Chair Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966s

$1,431 / set

Set of Four Stackable Children's Chair Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966s

By Artemide, Stacy Dukes

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of Four Artemide Efebo Efebino Seats designed by Stacy Duke. Beautifully sculptural designed black molded plastic child stools, even for adults, very strong.Stamped label Artemid...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1950's Bé Niegeman-Brand Attributed Children's Kubist Chair in Red and Black

$425

1950's Bé Niegeman-Brand Attributed Children's Kubist Chair in Red and Black

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cute little Bé Niegeman-Brand attributed painted plywood children's chair with dual seat height

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Mid-century rattan children’s lounge chair, the Netherlands 1960s

$358

Mid-century rattan children’s lounge chair, the Netherlands 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Netherlands / 1960 / childrens chair / metal, rattan / Mid-Century / Vintage Vintage bohemian

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Daan High Kids Chair Prototype, 1966

$1,017

Gunnar Daan High Kids Chair Prototype, 1966

By Gunnar Daan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super elegant high children's chair designed by Dutch architect Gunnar Daan, Holland, 1966. This

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto N65 Artek Kid's Chair

$603

Alvar Aalto N65 Artek Kid's Chair

By Alvar Aalto

Located in London, GB

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Pair of Childrens Garden Chairs

$274 / set

Pair of Childrens Garden Chairs

Located in London, England

Pair of childrens folding chairs, repainted in a silver finish. U.K circa 1950

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Rietveld Style Oak Plywood Children's High Chair

$350

Mid-Century Rietveld Style Oak Plywood Children's High Chair

By Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Children's high chair crafted from oak plywood demonstrates the geometric appeal of Rietveld

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s

$1,431

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s

By Peppe de Giuli

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Children Rocking Wooden Toy

$777

Children Rocking Wooden Toy

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1960, Hardoy, Ferrari, Black Foldable Children Butterfly Chair with Pink Cover

$760Sale Price|25% Off

1960, Hardoy, Ferrari, Black Foldable Children Butterfly Chair with Pink Cover

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original Children Armchair Chair 'Anna' by Karin Mobring 1963 for Ikea, Sweden

$658

Original Children Armchair Chair 'Anna' by Karin Mobring 1963 for Ikea, Sweden

By IKEA

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Children armchair Model: Anna Producer: Ikea, Sweden Design: Karin

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Children's Table & Chairs Set by Karla Drabsch for Kleid & Raum, 1950s, Set of 5

$17,947

Children's Table & Chairs Set by Karla Drabsch for Kleid & Raum, 1950s, Set of 5

By Karla Drabsch

Located in Hamburg, DE

Extremely rare children's furniture based on a design by Karla Drabsch from the 1950s. More like

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Sculptural Child's Chair

$2,150

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Sculptural Child's Chair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Children's Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Sculptural Chair An exceptionally rare children's size

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet

$150

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Casalino Alexander Begge Stacking Chair White Color

$200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Casalino Alexander Begge Stacking Chair White Color

By Casalino, Alexander Begge

Located in Pasadena, TX

Modern Casalino Alexander Begge children's stacking chair size "0" 1973 design White color

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s

$764Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s This 1960s kids' bamboo rocking chair

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design

$1,490

Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design..Not certain where this

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960

$1,070

Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960

By Ko Verzuu, ADO

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Highly unusual and beautiful kids rocking toy which can be used as 2 chairs as well. Made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

$693

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

$480

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A staple design from famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A child’s Size wire side chair. Great

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

John Salterini Childs Chair, Wrought Iron and Wicker

$1,500

John Salterini Childs Chair, Wrought Iron and Wicker

By John Salterini

Located in Kansas City, MO

John Salterini wrought iron and wicker childs chair in excellent condition. This is the best childs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood. Has removable

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Teak

Vintage Antique Wood & Metal Child’s School Desk & Chair in Style of Jean Prouvé

$1,200

Vintage Antique Wood & Metal Child’s School Desk & Chair in Style of Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Detroit, MI

1940. This single-seater child’s classroom desk features a wooden chair and wooden writing surface with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Restored Mid-century Frankl Style Child's Pole Rattan Bent Arm Rocking Chair

$1,080Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Mid-century Frankl Style Child's Pole Rattan Bent Arm Rocking Chair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored child-size rattan rocking chair combines vintage charm with sturdy

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Harry Bertoia Child's Chair in White with Original Knoll Seat Pad

$1,600

Harry Bertoia Child's Chair in White with Original Knoll Seat Pad

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

A universally recognized design, this Bertoia child's chair has a white wire seat with a black base

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970

$418

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle

$960Sale Price|40% Off

Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Looks like a character out of the movie, Isle of dogs. A very Interesting vintage infants rocker-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners and chromed steel tubular f...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa

$495

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa

By Kibofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century birch high chair by Kibofa with a round seat, curved spindle back and footrest. The

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s

$1,600

Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s

By Roland Rainer, Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s

$715

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Children's chair scoubidou Torck - 1950's

Unavailable|~~$186~~

Children's chair scoubidou Torck - 1950's

By Torck

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Children's chair scoubidou Torck - 1950's Cute little Torck chair, Red metal frame with bright

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Wooden Children's Chair from Maternal School, 1950s

Unavailable|~~$233~~

Italian Vintage Wooden Children's Chair from Maternal School, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Italian vintage wooden children's chair from maternal school, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Rohé Noordwolde Children’s Chair 1950s Original Paint and Cushion

Unavailable|~~$329~~

Rohé Noordwolde Children’s Chair 1950s Original Paint and Cushion

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Achterveld, NL

This little children’s chair from manufacturer Rohé Noorwolde (Holland) is complete original good

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet Children's Chairs

Unavailable|~~$600 / set~~

Thonet Children's Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Princeton, NJ

Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Charming pair of sculpted Mid-Century chairs by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Industrial children chairs - Willy van der Meeren for Tubax - Pagholz 1970's

Unavailable|~~$177 / item~~

Industrial children chairs - Willy van der Meeren for Tubax - Pagholz 1970's

By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

4 Industrial kids chair with plywood/pagholz seat Tubax Belgium 70's - By Willy van der Meeren. In

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Green Mid Century Children's Tub Chairs

Unavailable|~~$425~~

Pair of Green Mid Century Children's Tub Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Great little pair of green 1970's molded children's chairs. Modern design that adds a nice pop of

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Danish Mid-Century Patinated Child Chairs in Wood, 1950s

Unavailable|~~$260~~

Danish Mid-Century Patinated Child Chairs in Wood, 1950s

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Nicely patinated childrens chair in solid beech wood. The item remains fully functional, but it

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964

Unavailable|~~$813~~

Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964

By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Kartell

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Polyethylene children chair K 1340 Kartell - Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper 1964 A stackable

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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Mid Century Childrens Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century childrens chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century childrens chairs — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 179 antique and vintage mid century childrens chairs in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century childrens chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many mid century childrens chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Alexander Begge, Harry Bertoia and Pierre Paulin produced popular mid century childrens chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Childrens Chairs?

Mid century childrens chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $761, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $17,914.

Finding the Right Children's Furniture for You

When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.

Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.

Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.

In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.

Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.

It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.

Questions About Mid Century Childrens Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
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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?
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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.