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...

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Victorian mahogany shaped Berjere library chair

$5,818

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'

$29,389 / 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...

Category

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Jeanneret Library Chairs

$14,102 / 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- ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair

$9,254

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

$3,400

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

$16,217 / 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

$6,124

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

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Uxbridge, GB

This Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury Library Chair, crafted from teak with a handwoven cane seat, is a perfect example of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

$2,840

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

Pierre Jeanneret 'Library' Dining Chair

$34,431 / 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...

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line

$2,495 / set

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 ...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Chair English Library Style, 1960

$2,600 / set

Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Chair English Library Style, 1960

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A timeless expression of classic English craftsmanship, this vintage Chesterfield wingback chair with matching ottoman embodies refined library elegance and enduring comfort.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

$5,715

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

$8,022

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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...

Category

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

Materials

Maple

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

$6,265

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...

Category

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...

Category

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Library Side Chairs by Century Furniture, 1990s

$1,950 / set

Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Library Side Chairs by Century Furniture, 1990s

By Century Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality.

Category

1990s American Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat

$7,893

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...

Category

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...

Category

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

19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair

$5,715

19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fantastic quality 19th Century English carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions. The shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...

Category

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 ...

Category

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Library chair

Unavailable|~~$16,452~~

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

Library chair

Unavailable|~~$16,452~~

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

Unavailable|~~$2,517~~

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Chairs

William IV Library Chair, circa 1835

Unavailable|~~$7,485~~

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Pair of William IV Mahogany Library Chairs

Unavailable|~~$5,103 / set~~

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

Unavailable|~~$1,292~~

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJEC010301 CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK 1959

Unavailable|~~$16,331 / set~~

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Library Chair, Mid 19th Century

Unavailable|~~$3,800~~

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 )

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A mid 19th.c. French library chair

Unavailable|~~$1,650~~

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Exceptional Quality Mid-19th Century Gillows Walnut Library Chair

Unavailable|~~$6,578~~

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair Italian Library Chairs

Unavailable|~~$1,800 / set~~

Pair Italian Library Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Unavailable|~~$1,750~~

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Unavailable|~~$3,810~~

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

Sold|~~$4,082~~

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Sold|~~$800~~

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

Sold|~~$800~~

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

Sold|~~$1,000~~

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

Sold|~~$800 / set~~

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

Sold|~~$1,000~~

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

Sold|~~$11,976~~

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Regency Caned Library Bergere Chair

Sold|~~$6,750~~

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs

Four Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs

Sold|~~$14,000~~

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

Sold|~~$5,500 / set~~

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

Sold|~~$1,250~~

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

Sold|~~$1,175 / set~~

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

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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?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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