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 Library Chairs

Pair Library Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Chair

William Iv Library Chair

English Furniture Library

Teak Cane Chairs

Gainsborough Chair

Teak Library

Library Lounge Club Chair

Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century

$2,995 / set

Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century

By Gunlocke, Johnson Chair Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Group of Three Early 20th Century American Institutional Library Chairs A rare and cohesive group of three early 20th century American institutional library chairs, distinguished by...

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

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Victorian mahogany shaped Berjere library chair

$5,831

Mid Victorian mahogany shaped Berjere library chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Mid Victorian mahogany shaped Berjere library chair retaining its original Berjere cane and fitted with a leather seat and shaped cushion. Circa 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'

$29,459 / set

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'

Located in London, GB

A set of four 'Library' dining chairs. Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s. Scarce and collectable. Formed in teak and cane. In good vintage condition, this design remain...

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Library Chair

$4,700

19th Century Regency Library Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century regency library chair with brass inlay and faux rosewood grain. Original castors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Jeanneret Library Chairs

$13,710 / set

Pair Jeanneret Library Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good authentic set of two Chandigarh chairs. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- ...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair Library Chairs

$1,695 / set

Pair of Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair Library Chairs

Located in Oakwood, GA

Pair of Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair Library Chairs, 43"H Beautiful Pair of Chairs Armchairs Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Frame Nice wide seats Lovely...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

Price Upon Request

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, England

Pierre Jeanneret chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers

$3,409

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers

Located in London, GB

As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

$15,767 / set

Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965 H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79 Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh It's a rare feat t...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Library Chair, Chandigarh, 1st Production

$7,162

Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Library Chair, Chandigarh, 1st Production

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Uxbridge, GB

An exceptional early Library Chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Eulie Chowdhury for Chandigarh and dating from 1952–56. Constructed from solid teak with a handwoven cane seat, ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Fully Restored 1960s Jens Risom Oval Back Walnut Library Chairs

$5,750 / set

Fully Restored 1960s Jens Risom Oval Back Walnut Library Chairs

By Gaylord Brothers, Jens Risom

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

A rare set of four fully restored vintage oval back library chairs by Jens Risom for Gaylord Brothers, produced in the United States c. 1960s. The set has been finished in linseed o...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Library Chairs, Chandigarh, circa 1960

$4,513 / item

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Library Chairs, Chandigarh, circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An authentic pair of Pierre Jeanneret library chairs, model PJ-SI-51-A, designed circa 1959–1960 for Chandigarh, India. Executed in solid teak, the library chair features a distinct...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret 'Library' Dining Chair

$34,514 / item

Pierre Jeanneret 'Library' Dining Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

A classic design by Pierre Jeanneret, this 'Library' dining chair was created as part of the iconic Chandigarh project in India during the 1960s. Crafted from a solid teak frame with...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

William IV Mahogany Leather Library Chair, England, Circa 1840

$9,276

William IV Mahogany Leather Library Chair, England, Circa 1840

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This exceptional quality 19th century William IV period mahoghany library chair is of a relatively unusual form which exudes elegance, class and sophistication.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line

$1,652Sale Price / set|20% Off

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Exceptionally rare set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

$42,000 / set

Exceptionally rare set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Denver, CO

Made of teak and hand woven cane, part of the original Chandigarh furniture programme under the masterplan of Le Corbusier. Bears original markings confirming authenticity within Jea...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Restoration Hardware Leather Library or Lounge Chair Black Leather Brass Studs

$4,895

Restoration Hardware Leather Library or Lounge Chair Black Leather Brass Studs

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Reminiscent of chairs found in the great reading rooms of Europe, this pair of lounge chairs features a sleek curved design with thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Reinforced from...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

$5,729

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1840. A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with foliate designs, surmounting ring turned spindles and scrolling arms rests carved wi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Maple "Library" Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4

$2,250 / set

Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Maple "Library" Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Maple "Library" Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. List...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

$8,041

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This rather impressive pair of mid 19th century library armchairs are of great scale and constructed from extremely good quality rosewood timbers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, Upholstered, England, Circa 1835

$6,280

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, Upholstered, England, Circa 1835

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Leather Library Armchairs from the Art Deco Era 'Priced Individually'

$8,950 / item

English Leather Library Armchairs from the Art Deco Era 'Priced Individually'

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of two English library or lounge chairs from the Art Deco era - each chair featuring a classic club chair silhouette with a deep seat, gently curved and rolled arms, and a...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Green Library Office Lounge Armchairs

$4,950 / set

Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Green Library Office Lounge Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of lovely vintage Queen Anne style library chairs. The chairs feature beautiful green upholstery with brass nail head trim, arms and legs in a very nice lacquered finish. Great ...

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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat

$7,912

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with original maroon leather seat & stud details, on a claw base with Castors. The cha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage 1980s Distressed Brown Leather Tufted Library Armchairs

$2,800 / set

Pair of Vintage 1980s Distressed Brown Leather Tufted Library Armchairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The substantial proportions and enveloping shape make them particularly inviting as reading or fireside chairs. A wonderful pair for a library, study, home office, living room, or d...

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Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Wood Library Step Chair, Mid 20th Century

$902

Spanish Wood Library Step Chair, Mid 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Charming Spanish library step chair crafted from wood, featuring a practical and ingenious folding design. When closed, the piece functions as a compact chair or stool. It can be ea...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Neoclassical Stairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

$750

Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th Century Martha Washington Style Arm Chair. Features a mahogany frame with a flared back and contoured arms over reeded legs with arrow feet. This chair is similar to the o...

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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Library Chair

$2,700

19th Century Rosewood Library Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

William IV rosewood library chair.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Walnut Upholstered Library Chair

$1,295

Walnut Upholstered Library Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Modern lines to the frame with curved arms and square tapering legs with H stretcher. Upholstered in a pink and cream croco print fabric. Dimensions: H. 42", W. 26", Depth 28", sea...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Early Mid-Century Regency Caned Library Chairs With Quilted Upholstery

$5,900 / set

Pair of Early Mid-Century Regency Caned Library Chairs With Quilted Upholstery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Early Midcentury Regency Style Caned Library Chairs with Quilted Tufted Upholstery A handsome pair of early midcentury Regency style library chairs featuring sculptural wood ...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather Library Chair

$4,900

Leather Library Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th century library armchair upholstered in well-worn original brown leather with an aged dark brown patina trimmed with brass nail heads, a button-tufted backrest, leather padded...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany

$8,500

Mid 19th Century Brown Leather Library Chair with Carved Dolphin Arms, Mahogany

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

Mid 19th century mahogany leather library armchair.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid Century Art Deco Style Bentwood Library Vanity Arm Reading Chair MCM Retro

$912Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Art Deco Style Bentwood Library Vanity Arm Reading Chair MCM Retro

Located in Dayton, OH

Striking mid-century bentwood bridge or club armchair that beautifully channels the geometric and flowing forms of the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern movements (circa 1940s–1950s). ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s

$960

Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is flipped over it transforms into a step ladder. This is a country piece from Nuremberg Ge...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gillows of Lancaster Walnut & Leather Upholstered Library Arm Chair

$7,950

19th Century Gillows of Lancaster Walnut & Leather Upholstered Library Arm Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A 19th century Gillows of Lancaster walnut and leather upholstered library arm chair, with exceptional overall condition and colour. The button down deep green leather is in perfect ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Library Wing Back Chair of Upholstered Leather and Walnut

$5,895

English Library Wing Back Chair of Upholstered Leather and Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English wingback library lounge armchair - upholstered in patinated green leather on a wooden frame - in the George III style. Featuring a high back and distinctive "wings" o...

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Mid-20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Antique George II Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Library Chair, circa 1750

$4,774

Fine Antique George II Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Library Chair, circa 1750

Located in Nottingham, GB

These are concealed during normal use and are visible only from beneath the chair. No evidence of woodworm is noted. An impressive mid-18th century library chair combining substanti...

Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Library chair

Unavailable

H 29.38 in W 19 in D 18.5 in

Library chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India. It is in overall good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Library chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19.25 in

Library chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India. It is in overall good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Antique Reclining Library Chair

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H 42 in W 27 in D 32 in

Antique Reclining Library Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique reclining library chair with built in foot rest covered in green leather. The show wood is veneered with flame mahogany. The mechanism is actuated by two buttons hidden under...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Chairs

William IV Library Chair, circa 1835

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H 37.5 in W 28 in D 36 in

William IV Library Chair, circa 1835

Located in London, GB

Having deep buttoned tan leather upholstered back, seat and enclosed arms. The front supports extensively carved, each with an acanthus scroll above a grotesque mask leading to furt...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Pair of William IV Mahogany Library Chairs

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H 38.98 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in

Pair of William IV Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of William IV mahogany library chairs, circa 1840. The mahogany framed chairs have a shaped, flared back, and have been recently reupholstered in deep buttoned burgundy leather....

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Victorian Cane Back Library Chair

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H 37.8 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in

Early Victorian Cane Back Library Chair

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Early Victorian cane back library chair with mahogany frame, with scrolled arms and reeded turned front legs with original cane work. The seat has recently been recovered in a high q...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJEC010301 CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK 1959

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H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJEC010301 CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK 1959

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury library chairs Model: PJEC-010301 Chandigarh Circa 1959-60 Magnificent pair of mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury ‘Library...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair, Mid 19th Century

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 26.38 in D 37.41 in

Library Chair, Mid 19th Century

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany library chair made mid 18th century in Germany. Probably made by Karl Friedrich Schinkel ( 1781-1841 )

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A mid 19th.c. French library chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 26 in D 24 in

A mid 19th.c. French library chair

Located in New York, NY

CON23915 A mid 19th.c. French library chair in the Louis XII style. The solid walnut frame is lathe turned and finished by hand . Venetian strie' velvet upholstery. 38 in...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Exceptional Quality Mid-19th Century Gillows Walnut Library Chair

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H 38 in W 22 in D 27.5 in

Exceptional Quality Mid-19th Century Gillows Walnut Library Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A delightful and fantastic quality Gillows walnut library armchair. Having superbly carved scrolling arms above elegantly carved cabriole legs and paw feet. Upholstered in Tan su...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair Italian Library Chairs

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H 39 in W 29.75 in D 25.5 in

Pair Italian Library Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Sleek pair table or desk height Italian armchairs with metal legs, in original vintage tweed upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

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H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 18.25 in

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century Empire mahogany chair on brass casters. Upholstered in dark red leatherette and finished with brass upholstery tacks.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

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H 38.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th century mahogany Gainsborough style antique library armchair. This chair follows the form of the Gainsborough chair with padded back and swept arms. This one has an added detail...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Library/Club Chairs in Faded Brown Boucle

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H 38.98 in W 27.96 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Library/Club Chairs in Faded Brown Boucle

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Pair of Mid-Century library chairs. Re-upholstered in faded brown Bouclé and raised on tapered solid teak legs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Tufted Blue Upholstered Library Club Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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H 29.5 in W 27 in D 23 in

Mid Century Tufted Blue Upholstered Library Club Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

This vintage mid-century lounge set, attributed to the master craftsmen at Baker Furniture, features a skirted club chair and matching rectangular ottoman upholstered in a striking d...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Red Velvet & Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair

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H 38 in W 33 in D 30.5 in

Mid Century Red Velvet & Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Red velvet highback lounge chair. Features a high padded back and low arms over distressed walnut turned feet. Dimensions: 30.5" x 33" x 38"h, seat 17"

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century General Interiors Corp Orange Velvet Library Wingback Arm Chair

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H 45 in W 35 in D 33 in

Mid Century General Interiors Corp Orange Velvet Library Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid century General Interiors Corporation wingback armchair featuring serpentine form with orange velvet upholstery. m

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel

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H 48.5 in W 34 in D 32.5 in

Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with rolled arms, camel back top and scrolled legs. Upholstered in a beautiful floral c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid century orange vinyl tufted barrek back chairs. Features a a naturally distressed frame and brass nailhead trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Mid Century Art Deco Style Plaid Channel Wingback Club Library Arm Chair

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H 38 in W 32 in D 27 in

Mid Century Art Deco Style Plaid Channel Wingback Club Library Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century upholstered walnut armchair featuring serpentine form with flared wingback and channel back design, plaid upholstery and fluted accents. Measures: 38".

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs

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H 39 in W 30 in D 30 in

Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Stunning Pair of Mid 19th Century Mahogany Library Armchairs of Exceptional Proportions Having Superbly Carved Scallop Shell Crest To Back And Swept Scrolling Arms Raised On El...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Regency Caned Library Bergere Chair

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H 38.5 in W 21.25 in D 29 in

Regency Caned Library Bergere Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency cane-filled library bergère with loose cushion seat, padded arms and sabre legs ending in casters.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs

Four Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

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H 11.81 in W 7.28 in D 7.48 in

Four Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A stunning very well matched set of 10 PJ-SI-51-A Library or dining chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the University Library in Chandigarh India. Solid teak , hand-made cons...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

2 Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Modern Chocolate Mohair Library Club Chairs

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H 28 in W 37.5 in D 30 in

2 Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Modern Chocolate Mohair Library Club Chairs

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Dayton, OH

A pair of chocolate mohair chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace. Features a unique triangular form with downswept arms and a plush seat. Each chair is supported by black tapered feet. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

2 Mid Century High Back Upholstered & Skirted Library Club Dining Armchairs

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H 41 in W 29 in D 27 in

2 Mid Century High Back Upholstered & Skirted Library Club Dining Armchairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of two vintage club / lounge / dining arm chairs with a traditional / formal skirted upholstery that features a scrolling foliate / acanthus design with Grecian style trophy urns...

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2 Mid Century French Provincial Walnut Downfilled Club Lounge Library Armchairs

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H 35 in W 29 in D 36 in

2 Mid Century French Provincial Walnut Downfilled Club Lounge Library Armchairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two Mid Century French Provincial club lounge library arm chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Club Arm Library Lounge Chair MCM

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H 37 in W 35 in D 28.75 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Club Arm Library Lounge Chair MCM

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern arm chair. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish / Scandinavian inspired crafting.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair

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H 38 in W 30 in D 42 in

English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very comfortable and generously scaled English button barrel back rolled arm library chair on tall turned fruitwood legs still retaining original period castors. Newly reupholster...

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Continental Pair of Walnut Library Chairs

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H 35 in W 22 in D 24 in

Antique Continental Pair of Walnut Library Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Continental Pair Of Mid 19th Century Walnut Library Armchairs Having Superbly Figured Tops And Exceptionally Elegant Carved Scrolling Arms Raised On Attractive ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Pair of Anglo Indian Regency Style Library Chairs

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H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Anglo Indian Regency Style Library Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Regency style ebony library chairs with caned seat and back, with carved arms and turned and gadrooned legs.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 33 in

Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine pair of 19th century English country house leather library chairs in a rich caramel colored leather decorated with brass studs to seams. Generously proportioned, with subtle w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Edwardian Vintage Tufted Leather Library Chair

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H 35.5 in W 31 in D 34 in

Edwardian Vintage Tufted Leather Library Chair

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian vintage tufted leather library chair with casters in original leather. Leather is cracked and worn with a tear in the back .

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Mid-20th Century Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in

Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs

By Maitland Smith

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of small scale Maitland Smith leather books library barrel chairs on casters with newly upholstered Mohair seats, faux leather inside back surrounds & interesting lower shelf ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Faux Leather

Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965 Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79 Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh It'...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model #5510 Lounge / Library Chair

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H 37 in W 28 in D 28 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model #5510 Lounge / Library Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Rare model #5510 lounge chair designed by Edward Womley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in blue/grey pinstriped textured velvet. Walnut frame newly refinished in natural.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

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H 39 in W 14 in D 16 in

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful black wooden so called "Ottakringer" step ladder chair, to be used as a chair and as library steps. Designed in 1978 by Katharina Noever, executed in the 1980s in Austria...

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.12 in W 18.31 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

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H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in

Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair with Four Leather Lined Steps

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H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in

Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair with Four Leather Lined Steps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Regency style mahogany metamorphic library chair after an English model by Morgan and Sanders. When closed, the piece is a comfortable chair with a caned seat. It opens to reveal 4...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs

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H 59 in W 33 in D 33 in

2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with rolled arms, camel back top and scrolled legs. Finished in a yellow, blue, grey,...

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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs

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H 39 in W 33 in D 33 in

2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with rolled arms, camel back top and scrolled legs. Finished in a yellow, blue, grey,...

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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Chairs

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of 19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of William IV chairs circa 1830. Recently upholstered in white calico ready for the customer to add their choice of fabric.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique Gothic Revival Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860

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H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in

Antique Gothic Revival Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860. The chair having a hinged back and seat which metamorphosizes into a set of library ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned backs with brass studded edges.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned backs with brass studded edges.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Library Armchair

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H 44.5 in W 27 in D 29 in

Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Library Armchair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality mid-19th century French walnut library armchair having tapestry seat cover and elegant shaped arms raised on cabriole legs with unusual hoof feet united by wavy cro...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage English Leather Library Chairs by Lee Industries Pair

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H 35 in W 29 in D 35 in

Vintage English Leather Library Chairs by Lee Industries Pair

By Lee Industries

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

2 Vintage French Louis XVI Walnut & Red Leather Office Library Club Arm Chairs

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H 34 in W 24 in D 23.25 in

2 Vintage French Louis XVI Walnut & Red Leather Office Library Club Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid 20th century antique Louis XVI armchairs. Made of walnut featuring a square back leading to scrolled and fluted open arms. The apron of the chair features carved florets ...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair

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H 38 in W 33 in D 29 in

Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair This is a very roomy chair, the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, the leather upholstery is new, it has been uph...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard

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H 41 in W 31 in D 35 in

English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard

Located in Dayton, OH

Two mid-20th century oversized Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs. Features flared swan carved arms leading to a leopard covered seat over serpent carved legs over bal...

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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair

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H 96 in W 71 in D 30 in

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair, the leather upholstery is a superb soft quality hide in Buckingham green The chair has a deep wing ba...

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Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Regency Tufted Library Bergere

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H 43 in W 30 in D 38 in

Regency Tufted Library Bergere

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in NYC, NY

A English Regency library bergere armchair with outscrolled back and "S" scroll carved arms on a mahogany frame raised on lotus-carved tapered front legs resting on rolling brass cas...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Vintage Carlyle Hotel Library Federal Armchairs (Pair)

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H 37 in W 26 in D 31 in

Vintage Carlyle Hotel Library Federal Armchairs (Pair)

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of Vintage Library Chairs from the Carlyle Hotel, newly upholstered in Romo upholstery fabric and refinished in antique white.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Leather with Carved Legs

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H 30.5 in W 25.75 in D 29 in

1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Leather with Carved Legs

By Oskar Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming small scale Danish club chairs made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Very elegant made from brown leather with s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Pair of Warm Terracotta Leather Library Chairs with Brass Nail Heads

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H 41.5 in W 26.5 in

Midcentury Pair of Warm Terracotta Leather Library Chairs with Brass Nail Heads

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Midcentury pair of warm terracotta leather library chairs with brass nail heads Very comfortable and a manageable size for any room Dimensions: 26.5" W x 28" D x 41.5" H, seat heig...

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Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Cordovan Colored Leather

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H 29.25 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Cordovan Colored Leather

By Oskar Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming pair of small scale Danish club chairs made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered at a later point in c...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available

$495 / item

H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available

By Gunlocke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seati...

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Victorian Arm Chair Leather Seat Cabriole Leg, 1860

$1,766

H 35 in W 27 in D 32 in

Victorian Arm Chair Leather Seat Cabriole Leg, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian Rosewood Cabriole Leg armchair. circa 1860 Standing Upon Cabriole Front legs with Carved Toes. Having Shaped a Front Rail with Carvings and a Wood Show Frame again with ...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

$8,569

H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Leather Library Chair

$2,100

H 39 in W 24 in D 32 in

Antique 19th Century English Leather Library Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique 19th century English library armchair. Solid mahogany framework w/ contoured back, curved front, prominently carved open scrolled arms, classic ring turned front legs ending ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6

$49,920 / set

H 32.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.25 in

Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six teak and cane dining chairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa mid-twentieth century. Compact rectangular woven backs and seats are carried o...

Category

20th Century Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

$807Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 31.75 in W 21.75 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in the mid-20th century by the esteemed Willett Furniture Company of Louisville, Kentucky, this pair of spindle-back armchairs exemplifies the brand’s dedication to craftsman...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

$3,370 / set

H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

$3,850 / set

H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, rush, France, 1960s. Set of four dining chairs in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. These chairs show a mo...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Straw

Antique Solid Quarter-Sawn Oak Banker's Chairs c.1934

$1,595 / set

H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Antique Solid Quarter-Sawn Oak Banker's Chairs c.1934

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A set of four antique bow-back Windsor style banker's or library chairs styled by the Phoenix Chair Company. Phoenix heavily marketed these traditional bow-back styles in thei...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

$1,900

H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Pierre Chapo S24 Chairs, Elm & Leather, France, Mid-century, 1960

$5,484

H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in

Set of 4 Pierre Chapo S24 Chairs, Elm & Leather, France, Mid-century, 1960

By Pierre Chapo

Located in PARIS, FR

PIERRE CHAPO (1927 - 1987) Suite de 4 chaises mod. S24 France, vers 1960 Orme & cuir H : 76 cm / L : 40,5 cm / P : 43 cm Bibliographie : Y. Del Papa, D. Blau, F. Chapo, D. Ohad, ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Dining Chairs in Oak and light Fabric, 1930s

$1,950 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Dining Chairs in Oak and light Fabric, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs in the Amsterdam School style, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frames with light almond-colored, very soft fabric cushions. Lightly restored with new up...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair

$4,570

H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair - with Bergere Seat, Turned Stretchers, Spindle Back and Lignum Vitae Castors - 24"w x 24"d x 33"h (19" to the seat)

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Chapo Set of Four Elm and Leather S 24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

$11,425 / set

H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pierre Chapo Set of Four Elm and Leather S 24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Set of four S 24, Pierre Chapo designed this model in 1967, he highlighted the strength of the half-lap joints to ensure a highly rigid chair. Visible Allen black screws and woven co...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s

$6,500 / set

H 34 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably been refinished and reupholstered at some point. Beautiful caramel color leather se...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Ernesto Hauner, 1960

$45,500 / set

H 28.82 in W 18.71 in D 19.49 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Ernesto Hauner, 1960

By Mobilinea, Ernesto Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Previously Restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Mirror wall European black Baroque period 1650-1750 Northern Europe. A mirror made during the Baroque period in Sweden or Northern Europe. Black frame with a beautiful patina.

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Les Arcs chairs by Charlotte Perriand

$8,763 / set

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

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By Charlotte Perriand

Located in MADRID, ES

Les Arcs chairs were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the alpine resort of Les Arcs in the Tarentaise valley in the 1960s. Set of 4 chairs. Original saddle leather. Light patina on...

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Chrome

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Low Slung Pair Carved Walnut French Carved Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This low slung pair of French Louis XV style Bergère chairs combines elegance, comfort, and masterful craftsmanship. Constructed from richly carved walnut, the frames display the hal...

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Walnut

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses

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By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...

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$9,071

H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 39.77 in

Mid 20th Century Svend Aage Madsen Small Rosewood Writing Desk Model 200 c1958

By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Uxbridge, GB

A particularly elegant Model 200 writing desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen in 1958 and produced in Denmark by Sigurd Hansen. The desk has a beautifully restrained form, combining ...

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H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 13 in

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Materials

Other

Antique Regency Set of Four Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs with Sabre Legs

$2,448 / set

H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in

Antique Regency Set of Four Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs with Sabre Legs

Located in Suffolk, GB

An antique Regency set of four mahogany dining chairs with beautifully figured bar backs, upholstered seats and elegant sabre legs. This quality set comprises four matching chairs, e...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Jacobean Round Side Table

$1,780 / item

H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in

Jacobean Round Side Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Jacobean style round side table with an ogee top edge, in our distressed rustic country wood tone with natural highlights, with a hand rubbed satin finish. Dimensions: 24" W x 24"...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Satsuma Vase

$925

H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough

$2,933

H 33 in W 36.5 in D 16 in

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned legs joined by a turned x stretcher - 36.5"w x 16"d x 33"h

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf

$22,500

H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in

Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf

By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

$5,300 / set

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of two In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to its ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash, Wood

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Mid Century Library Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century library chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century library chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. Mid century library chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century library chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pierre Jeanneret, Baker Furniture Company and Dunbar each produced beautiful mid century library chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Library Chairs?

Prices for mid century library chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century library chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

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.

Questions About Mid Century Library 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?
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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