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 Compass Chairs

Prouve Legs

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs

Compass Table

Erik Kirkegaard For Hong Stolefabrik

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather

$3,574

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This midcentury modernist chair is just perfect in every way. The build quality is exceptional and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950

$2,600 / set

H 27.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950

By Compass Decorator

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chair, 1950. Restored and reupholstered. Measure 27.5" tall, 20

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6

$10,500 / item

H 22.75 in W 23 in D 20 in

Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6

By Allan Gould

Located in Monrovia, CA

6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original. Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

$7,500 / set

H 36 in W 16.25 in D 19 in

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

$625

H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 21.5 in

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen "Compass" chair with Teak frame and bone colored upholstery. The frame has

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

$395 / item

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with compass base, dark chocolate enameled

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

$18,000 / set

H 33 in W 20 in D 22 in

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

By Cornelis Zitman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for

Category

Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT

$3,000 / set

H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT

By Ben Chairs 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

$1,131 / set

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

By Galvanitas

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

$395 / item

H 33 in W 18 in D 21.5 in

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA

$4,500

H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in North Miami, FL

chair. It is Mid-Century Modern with a sculptural and modern bent. These chairs are rarely seen on the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

$2,195 / set

H 31.25 in W 21 in D 19 in

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 red teak toned stacking chairs with light gray enameled metal frames. One of our faves

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style

$2,025

H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style

By Roger Landault

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

structure and seat made with blue Skaï strips. Nice overall look with the "compass" legs, quite decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs

$9,200 / set

H 32.88 in W 19.69 in D 22.25 in

Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs

By Ateliers Saint Sabin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of four fine French mid-century "compass / gondola" solid beech side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs

$2,400 / set

H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in

Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 6 midcentury compass style beech chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Recent Sales

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Basel, CH

This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s-1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

A set of six pieces of chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 23.25 in D 31 in

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Reminiscent of Jens Risom and Klaus Grabe this scoop lounge chair has a Classic look and feel

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood

By Marko

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Set of 6 industrial spider leg or compass-needle leg chairs with a beautiful plywood seat and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair

By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in New York, NY

Late 1940s teak compass sculpted chair by Erick Kirkegaard. Upholstered with black cashmere.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

We have three of these striking dining chairs available that can be fully re-upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with a beige upholstery. They

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in Providence, RI

Set of six Compass chairs in black lacquer, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1941 and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs

Unavailable

H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Frederick, MD

This is an incredible example of one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic designs, the Compass Table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 25 in D 19 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Walnut 'A Frame' or "Compass' chairs by Ed Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1951, model #5130

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in

Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s

By Erik Kirkegaard

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

. The chairs has a generous, curved backrest with a wide lip and a seat with good quality wool

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

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H 26 in W 20 in D 19 in

Set of Four Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Allan Gould

Located in New York, NY

Hard to find form, Classic midcentury compass chairs, by Allan Gould. Four chairs offered and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Compass Desk Chair

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H 29 in W 22.25 in D 19 in

Compass Desk Chair

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A walnut and teak wood Compass styled chair with molded wood curved back and padded bottom seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Compass A-Frame Six Dining Chairs

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H 27 in W 22.25 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Compass A-Frame Six Dining Chairs

By James Mont

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleekly designed chairs in the style of James Mont. These oak dining or side chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

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H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

By Augusto Romano, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royère

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s

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H 26.38 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in

Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s

By Allan Gould

Located in Berlin, DE

Wooden chair 'Compass Chair', designed in 1950s by Allan Gould in US. American Mid-Century Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Four Folding Compass Style Mid-Century Modern Chairs with Molded Plywood Backs

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H 31 in W 17 in D 19 in

Four Folding Compass Style Mid-Century Modern Chairs with Molded Plywood Backs

By Allan Gould

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 very nice compass style folding chairs. High quality vintage craftsmanship in style of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set di 4 Sedie Compass di Kai Kristiansen – Design Danese Mid-Century

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Set di 4 Sedie Compass di Kai Kristiansen – Design Danese Mid-Century

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

design danese Mid-Century, noto per l’equilibrio tra estetica essenziale, comfort e innovazione

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Beautiful set of 'Compass' chairs design by Kai Kristiansen in solid teak wood. Six Units

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in L 31.11 in

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in L 31.11 in

Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of six rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Chiavari Style Compass Rose Dining Chairs

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H 37.375 in W 19 in D 23 in

Italian Chiavari Style Compass Rose Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Italian mid-century set of 10 dining chairs made of tole metal that has been finished with the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

This set of four rosewood "Compass" chairs was designed by well-known Danish designer Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Pair of Bridge Chairs, Compass Shape Feet, Cherrywood, Felt, Italy

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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in

1950s Pair of Bridge Chairs, Compass Shape Feet, Cherrywood, Felt, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of bridge chairs, solid cherrywood, compass shape feet, black felt upholstery. Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Felt

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

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H 29 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden

Located in Raleigh, NC

Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952. These chairs have

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

44 Marko industrial chairs ca 1970 Jean Prouve compass style frame

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H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in

44 Marko industrial chairs ca 1970 Jean Prouve compass style frame

By Marko

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice compass shaped industrial chairs. Close to the designs by Friso Kramer and Jean Prouve

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

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H 27 in W 17 in D 20.25 in

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Allan Gould, Herman Miller

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

earn its names as an icon of mid-century modern furniture production, you will love these bentwood

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of four dining chairs designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen was manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

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H 30.5 in W 19 in D 18 in

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Topeka, KS

manner of the Compass chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This chair is in wonderful vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

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H 30.75 in W 21.325 in D 21.25 in

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery and solid oak frame. The Compass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

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H 30.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs in a darker stained wood with newer chartreuse upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

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H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

Rare set of 6 Brazilian Rosewood compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. Wonderful

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark

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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Praha, CZ

-The wooden parts have been carefully refurbished. - Newly upholstered. - Meaasure: height of seat 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

In stained beech, upholstered with the original green leatherette.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

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H 20.87 in W 31.11 in D 21.26 in

Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of six chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

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H 29.75 in W 19 in L 29.75 in

Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6, Scandinavian Modern, teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen with chartreuse, woven

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of French Bentwood and Steel 'Compass' Chairs after Pierre Guariche

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H 26 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of French Bentwood and Steel 'Compass' Chairs after Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche, Allan Gould

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These elegant side chairs are comprised of a deeply curved walnut bentwood back and walnut seat

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Six Restored Danish Teak Compass DUX Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

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H 29.25 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Set of Six Restored Danish Teak Compass DUX Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six fully restored Compass dining chairs. Designed by Kirkegaard. Teak wood with lustrous

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

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H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made set of eight Danish teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

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H 31 in W 20.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of midcentury teak wood Danish chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Danish Walnut Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

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H 29 in W 22 in D 20.25 in

Pair of Danish Walnut Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden

Located in San Jose, CA

Pair of Mid Century Modern Compass dining chairs in walnut designed by Erik Kirkegaard for Hong

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Danish Teak Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

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H 29.13 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Danish Teak Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard

By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard

Located in San Jose, CA

Pair of Mid Century Modern Compass dining chairs in teak designed by Erik Kirkegaard for Hong

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

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H 27.96 in Dm 45.28 in

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of six rosewood "Compass" chairs by Kai Kristiansen and table. Set manufactured in Denmark in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Single Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chair with Compass Legs and Bowed Back

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H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in

Single Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chair with Compass Legs and Bowed Back

By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner style oak dining chair with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the Danish

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four '4' Compass Style Dining Chairs After Jens Risom, C. 1960s

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H 33.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Set of Four '4' Compass Style Dining Chairs After Jens Risom, C. 1960s

By Bill Stephens

Located in Deland, FL

Minimal and angular. Constructed from walnut and found in a period orange upholstery. Circa 1960s. ---Dimensions--- Width: 21 in / 53.34 cm Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm Height: 33.5 in ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs

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H 28 in W 21.75 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature oak frames with outstanding lines and newly

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs

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H 28 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature mahogany frames with outstanding lines and newly

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Restored Jens Risom Style Compass Leg Scoop Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, 1950s

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 32 in

Restored Jens Risom Style Compass Leg Scoop Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, 1950s

By Jens Risom, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

lounge chair and ottoman. It looks like similar work by Adrian Pearsall and Jens Risom, but it's not. At

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Chestnut

Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Compass Dining Table & Kagan Dining Chair Set

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H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 71 in

Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Compass Dining Table & Kagan Dining Chair Set

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This set includes a very stunning Adrian Pearsall compass dining table and a set of 5 Vladimir

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair

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H 31 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Solid pine wood, one of a kind, Mid-Century Modern armchair in new distressed leather upholstery

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Compass Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs

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H 26.5 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Compass Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, architectural "Compass" dinette or dining table and four

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Walnut

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of four fine French Mid-Century solid oak compass style dining chairs.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six French 1950s Dining Chairs

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H 30.91 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in

Set of Six French 1950s Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of six French mid-century dining chairs with compass-style legs.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

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H 29 in W 49.25 in D 28.5 in

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hard to find Plycraft compass leg desk in a dark walnut tone teak and oak with three drawers

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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$3,812 / set

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Set of 4 Mid Century Chairs

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great set of midcentury chairs. Combining traditional craftmanship and natural materials with a modern design. Beautiful proportions and good practicality.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

$1,363 / item

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes

$795 / item

H 10 in Dm 12 in

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...

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2010s American Flush Mount

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon

$6,371 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...

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$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,186 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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$6,371 / set

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$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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$1,433 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

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Located in London, GB

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$7,213 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

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$13,825 / item

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

$2,042 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

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Located in London, England

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Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s

$8,900 / set

H 15.75 in W 3.78 in D 12.21 in

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By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D Back Plate Dime...

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Mid Century Compass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century compass chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century compass chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Mid century compass chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial mid century compass chairs are consistently popular styles. Many mid century compass chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Marko and Allan Gould produced popular mid century compass chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Compass Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

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Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

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.