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 Maple Chair

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1960s Maple Dining Room

Czech Wood Chairs

Set 4 Maple Dining Chairs

Vintage Maple Furniture

Paul Mccobb Planner Group By Winchendon

Thonet Maple

Spindle Back Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Maple Slipper Side Chair

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Maple Slipper Side Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, slipper side chair features a black lacquered maple frame with woven, cotton

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-Century Yellow Slipper Chairs w/ Maple Base

$2,800 / set

Mid-Century Yellow Slipper Chairs w/ Maple Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of low profile mid-century modern slipper chairs with light maple base. Simple, straight

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s

$588

Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century Modern Italian Maple and White Velvet Chair, 1950s This elegant mid-century modern

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Upholstered Maple Lounge Chair

$4,800

Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Upholstered Maple Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features a classic silhouette with a fully upholstered scoop

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

Materials

Brass

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

$2,000 / set

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth with Maple Frames

$6,500 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth with Maple Frames

By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Featuring sculptural maple frames with upholstered fabric seats and backs, these chairs combine refined

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

$832Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Dining Side Chair

$195

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Dining Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chair. Item features removable legs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair

$495 / set

Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair

By Gunlocke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair. Listing includes (2) side chairs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Maple Reclining Lounge Chair

$3,800

Mid-Century Modern Maple Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish American Mid-Century Modern recliner lounge chair with retractable footrest was

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

Materials

Oak

Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair

$495 / set

Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair

By Gunlocke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Gunlocke Mid Century Modern Maple Wood Side Chairs - a Pair. Listing includes (2) side chairs

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

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair

$450 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features removable

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Maple Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Mildas Chair

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Maple Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Mildas Chair

Located in North York, ON

Mid-Century Modern inspired maple lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Mildas Chair. Featuring beautiful

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs

$1,295 / set

Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Brown Mid-Century Modern Maple Tree Chair by Otto Niedermoser for Thonet

$1,318

Brown Mid-Century Modern Maple Tree Chair by Otto Niedermoser for Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Brown Mid Century Modern chair or side chair designed by Otto Niedermoser and executed by Thonet

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Upholstered Dining Chairs

$1,795 / set

Set Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Four Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Velvet Re - Upholstered Dining Chairs

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

Materials

Maple

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

$475

Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane

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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

$1,995 / set

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Set of 6 Mid-Century Maple Upholstered Dining Chairs (Tomlinson)

$7,800 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Maple Upholstered Dining Chairs (Tomlinson)

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 6 American Mid-Century (1950s) dining chairs (2 armchairs and 4 side chairs) with carved

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

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!

$1,800 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!

By Conant Ball

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple conant ball russel right side chairs mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Modern Maple Slat Back Dining Chair - Pair

$395 / set

Vintage Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Modern Maple Slat Back Dining Chair - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Modern Maple Slat Back Dining Chair - Pair. Item features

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

Materials

Maple

Original Mid-Century Chair, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

$353

Original Mid-Century Chair, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This chair dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia. The chair

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Organic Brutalist Chairs in Maple

$1,350 / item

Organic Brutalist Chairs in Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Brutalist chairs, maple, Europe 1960s Beautiful and naturalistic chair made in Europe in the

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple

$1,350

Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Brutalist chair, maple, Europe 1960s Beautiful and naturalistic chair made in Europe in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Vintage Maple Green Fabric Sculptural Lounge Chairs Pair 1950

$11,535 / set

Mid Century Modern Vintage Maple Green Fabric Sculptural Lounge Chairs Pair 1950

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid century modern vintage lounge chairs a pair from maple tree and spruce design in style of Carlo

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Nichols and Stone Maple Comb Back Maple Windsor Armchair

$695

Mid-Century Nichols and Stone Maple Comb Back Maple Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid Century maple comb back Windsor armchairs by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23.5" w x 21"D x

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

Materials

Maple

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair

$875

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, Pink Maple Wood

$4,696 / item

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, Pink Maple Wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian Mid-Century Modern side chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, pink maple wood, lacquered, restored

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs

$1,495 / set

Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs. Measure 20" in width and 20" in

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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

1960s Mid Century Maple Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 8

$2,799 / set

1960s Mid Century Maple Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 8

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century maple dining chairs designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$2,995 / set

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs By Heywood Wakefield USA

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavarine Chairs, Solid Maple, Taupe Velvet - Italy

$4,118 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavarine Chairs, Solid Maple, Taupe Velvet - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of "Chiavarine" chairs, varnished solid maple, new fillings and new taupe moire velvet

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Solid Maple Side Chair by Ansager, Denmark

$850

Solid Maple Side Chair by Ansager, Denmark

By Ansager Møbler 1

Located in Dronten, NL

A beautifully crafted solid maple side chair produced by Ansager, Denmark, embodying the restraint

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Walnut and Maple TUPELA chair

$1,575 / item

Walnut and Maple TUPELA chair

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

handmade chair with a Maple seat-back. Camel leather upholstered seat. Hand-crafted in Los Angeles

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$1,200 / set

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

$2,500 / item

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A perfect example of early mid century craftsmanship at it's finest. Constructed of solid maple

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom Mid-Century Side Chairs, Woven Red Canvas & Maple, 1940

$2,250

Jens Risom Mid-Century Side Chairs, Woven Red Canvas & Maple, 1940

By Jens Risom

Located in Hudson, NY

Bold red woven canvas and maple Jens Risom side chairs. Mid century form, circa 1940, designed for

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair

$1,595

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair This chair measures

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern Maple and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8

$3,200 / set

Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern Maple and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 8 Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern Maple and Leather Dining Chairs. Chairs are made of

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

Materials

Leather, Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

$3,600 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Set of Six Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

$1,824 / set

Set of Six Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

$1,235 / set

Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Set of Ten Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

$3,000 / set

Set of Ten Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century and was made in Czechoslovakia

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Maple

Set of 8 French Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Maple and Silk Side Chairs

$42,500 / set

Set of 8 French Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Maple and Silk Side Chairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French 1940s brass & maple side chairs with X form open back above tan silk upholstered

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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Restored Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

$2,413 / set

Set of Eight Restored Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Maple

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair

$550

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th Century Childs Shaker Maple Rush Ladder Back Small Side Chair. Circa Mid 19th Century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Shaker Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of four mid century Edmond Spence maple and cane dining chairs - Sweden

$3,390 / set

Set of four mid century Edmond Spence maple and cane dining chairs - Sweden

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Liberty, NY

Beautiful set of four mid century 1950's maple and cane dining chairs designed by Edmond Spence in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair

$3,900

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Organic Brutalist Chairs in Maple

$1,350 / item

Organic Brutalist Chairs in Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Brutalist chairs, maple, Europe 1960s Beautiful and naturalistic chairs made in Europe in the

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs

$1,650 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs Measures 25" in width, 22" in depth and 37

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

$3,879 / set

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs Table and chairs in above average vintage

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair

$1,095

Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

High Quality Vintage Ebonized Maple Wood Windsor ArmChair by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23" in

Category

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

Materials

Maple, Paint

Vittorio Dassi Maple Wood and Velvet Midcentury Dinning Room Chairs, 1950

$4,708Sale Price / set|27% Off

Vittorio Dassi Maple Wood and Velvet Midcentury Dinning Room Chairs, 1950

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Roma, Lazio

backrest formed by a maple wood frame and internally a cushion covered in velvet like the seat. The chair

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953

$4,002

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953

By Karl Schwanzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood

$1,812Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of midcentury cobalt blue brass round bedroom chairs maple wood.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

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Mid Century Maple Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century maple chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century maple chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and fabric. If you’re shopping for a mid century maple chair, we have 706 options in-stock, while there are 44 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century maple chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century maple chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century maple chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Maple Chair?

Prices for a mid century maple chair start at $65 and top out at $47,500 with the average selling for $2,673.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Century Maple Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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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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