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.

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Mid Century Modern Accent Chair with Tufted Seat & Walnut Legs

$1,208Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Accent Chair with Tufted Seat & Walnut Legs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage floral upholstery with removable cushion & tufted seat, and tall tapered legs.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Accent Chair with Arms

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Walnut Accent Chair with Arms

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair features hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, two wood arms, shovel seat, and tall tapered legs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair

$2,600

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern accent chair features a sculptural, cut-out profile with an upholstered barrel back that connects to an upholstered seat raised on black lacquered walnut spla...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat

$158Sale Price|68% Off

Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair in the style of Marcel Breuer features beautifully caned seat and back atop a chrome finished cantilever base.  

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Post Modern Royal Blue Chrome & Walnut Accent Chair

By Knoll

Located in Madison, WI

Very comfortable Original Mid Century Modern accent chair with a contemporary appeal for home or office.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Unique Mid Century Modern Club Chair with Tapered Legs

$1,176Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Mid Century Modern Club Chair with Tapered Legs

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair features vintage upholstery, unique barrel back circular design, and tapered legs.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

$580Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair by Clifford Pascoe features wrought iron frame, bentwood seat back and vintage vinyl upholstery.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Highback Accent Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Highback Accent Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add some drama to your dining room or living room space with this outstanding pair of mid-century modern accent or captain dining chairs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Black Wireframe Accent Chair Mid Century Modern

$1,000

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Black Wireframe Accent Chair Mid Century Modern

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

It has become one of the quintessential mid century modern seating designs, taking it from a simple accent chair to an icon of an era.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Plush Armchairs with Metal Accents

$7,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Plush Armchairs with Metal Accents

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plush Armchairs with Grey Satin Upgolstery and Metal Accents, Chrome and Brass Curved Metal Contours and Large Circular Brass Colored Metal Feet.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Paul McCobb-Style Reupholstered Lounge / Accent Chair

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Danish Paul McCobb-Style Reupholstered Lounge / Accent Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Medina, OH

Beautiful restored Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge / accent chair!

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair

$595

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

$3,114 / item

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Its silhouette draws on mid-century modern elegance, reimagined with contemporary lines that feel playful yet impeccably refined.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

$2,749 / item

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Its silhouette draws on mid-century modern elegance, reimagined with contemporary lines that feel playful yet impeccably refined.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

$3,114 / item

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Its silhouette draws on mid-century modern elegance, reimagined with contemporary lines that feel playful yet impeccably refined.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eames Rkr Rocking Accent Chair 1st Generation

$2,956Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Eames Rkr Rocking Accent Chair 1st Generation

Located in Seattle, WA

Mid-Century Modern Eames RKR wire rocking chair features orange bikini pads for Herman Miller. Measures 27" tall x 19" wide x 27" deep. The button holding the "bikini" together has l...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Accent Lounge Chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd

$3,595

Mid-Century Modern Brass Accent Lounge Chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd

By Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Mastercraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern brass accent lounge chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Raspberry Tulip Accent Chairs By Daystrom

$2,200 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Raspberry Tulip Accent Chairs By Daystrom

By Daystrom Furniture, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This colorful pair of mid-century modern tulip chairs were produced by Daystrom Furniture in the 1970s, following the style of Eero Saarinen's tulip pedestal base collection. The cha...

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

Materials

Steel

Luxurious Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

$1,800

Luxurious Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Upholstered in rich fabric and accented by clean modern lines, this chair embodies the sophistication and relaxed elegance of mid-century design.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Low Accent Chair

$2,370 / item

Modern Low Accent Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A harmonious fusion of form and texture, this low chair makes a bold statement from any angle. Artfully defined by clean lines and a split detail on the oak wood base, this versatile...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Black Leather Chair

$550

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Black Leather Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern chair crafted from rich teak and upholstered in smooth black leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s

$540Sale Price|20% Off

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s

By Shelby Williams

Located in Basel, BS

Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue chair. These delicate, sculptural chairs have fantastic indestructible Aluminum ...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Minimalist Brass Accents

$4,150 / item

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Minimalist Brass Accents

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This Dining Armchair offers a seamless fusion of modern sophistication and everyday comfort. Its sleek wooden frame, upholstered seat, and metal-accented armrests are designed to bri...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Tweed Chair

$550

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Tweed Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic mid-century modern chair crafted from warm walnut and newly upholstered for comfort and style.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chair with Plush Green Upholstery

$1,500

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chair with Plush Green Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern chair crafted from rich walnut with comfortable green upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Lexington Amani Beige Fabric Accent Chairs, a Pair

$2,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Style Lexington Amani Beige Fabric Accent Chairs, a Pair

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This fabulous Amani lounge chair delivers relaxed comfort and exceptional support. Carefully curated by the award-winning design team at Lexington home brands. A plush seat cushion...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Chair by Kurt Olsen

$650

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Chair by Kurt Olsen

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern Danish chair, “Model 223,” designed by Kurt Olsen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Black Leather Accent Chair

$2,790 / item

Modern Black Leather Accent Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A piece that effortlessly elevates any room with its classic charm and superior craftsmanship. Designed with an uncluttered and sophisticated silhouette, this chair not only serves a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair Italian Leather & Brass Accent Chair, Gregson

$1,400

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair Italian Leather & Brass Accent Chair, Gregson

By Gregson Manufacturing Company

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant Mid-Century armchair, crafted with a solid walnut frame featuring luxurious black semi-aniline full-grain Italian leather for the seat and front of the backrest. Brass-cap...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs

$4,550 / set

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish and comfortable, this pair of mid-century modern slipper lounge chairs brings timeless design and relaxed sophistication to any space.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

$1,800 / set

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs featuring sculptural ladder backs, solid wood frames, and elegant brass stretcher accents. The set includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs, each with pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Adrian Pearsall Style Accent Side Chairs

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Adrian Pearsall Style Accent Side Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning, very beautiful walnut Pair of side chairs. Price here is for both chairs. These delicate, sculptural chairs have a similar Walnut wood grain and make to Pearsall side chair...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

$1,500

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut high-back lounge chair featuring a sculptural walnut frame and elegant, clean lines.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tub Chair

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Tub Chair

Located in North York, ON

Mid-Century Modern tub chair. Original 1970’s American, masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel in multi material design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

1950s French Metal Accent Chair, Mid-Century Design, Durable Finish

$395 / item

1950s French Metal Accent Chair, Mid-Century Design, Durable Finish

Located in High Point, NC

Capture the essence of French industrial design with this 1950s metal accent chair. Its slim profile and polished metal construction reflect a timeless aesthetic that merges durabili...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Patinaed Armchair in Solid Oak in the Manner of Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

$775

Patinaed Armchair in Solid Oak in the Manner of Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

---Dimensions--- Width: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm Depth: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm Height: 35 in / 88.9 cm Seat Height: 17 in / 43.18 cm This splendid Mid-Century Modern accent chair is in 100% o...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

$1,200 / item

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair

$3,900

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

This chair will make a statement in any room. Ah = 25" Lounge chair, club chair, office chair, mid-century modern. arm chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Style Leather Chairs, Pair

$1,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Style Leather Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Brown Leather Upholstered Side Chairs, atop ebonized tapered legs with brass accents. 33" H x 22" W x 23" D; seat: 19" H.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,054 / item

Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain The Eclipse Dining Chair captures the quiet drama of rare celestial events—moments of alignment that shi...

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Mid-Century Blue Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,054 / item

Modern Mid-Century Blue Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain The Eclipse Dining Chair captures the quiet drama of rare celestial events—moments of alignment that shi...

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Mid-Century Pink Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,054 / item

Modern Mid-Century Pink Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Eclipse Dining Chair captures the quiet drama of rare celestial events—moments of alignment that shift perception and leave a lasting impression. With its rounded backrest, sculp...

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century MCM Hollywood Regency Accent or Side Chair Attributed to Bernhardt

$1,195

Mid Century MCM Hollywood Regency Accent or Side Chair Attributed to Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Mid Century Modern to Hollywood Regency accent or side chair attributed to Bernhardt composed of a hardwood frame with wire mesh decorative accent & off-white c...

Category

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

Materials

Wire

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Side Chairs

$1,150 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Side Chairs

Located in North Charleston, SC

Striking mid-century modern chrome cantilever chair featuring a sculptural continuous tubular steel frame with a bold, graphic silhouette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Plywood Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s Design

$2,056 / set

Sculptural Plywood Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s Design

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of sculptural fireside chairs in layered plywood, most likely produced in Germany between 1970 and 1980. The design is characterized by its bold, architectural construction, whe...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Back Lounge Chair

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Curved Back Lounge Chair

Located in North York, ON

Mid-Century Modern curved back lounge chair. Iconic 1960’s mid-century modern styling.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

$3,600 / set

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven ...

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Mid-Century Modern White Vinyl Lounge Chair

$840

Mid-Century Modern White Vinyl Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This midcentury lounge chair features a white scalloped back vinyl seat and swivel base on tapered legs which offer a modern accent and comfortable seating to any home or office spac...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Frode Holm Vanity or Accent Chair in Mahogany Danish Mid-Century, 1950's

$2,250

Frode Holm Vanity or Accent Chair in Mahogany Danish Mid-Century, 1950's

By Illums Bolighus, Frode Holm

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare variant of Frode Holms well-knows vanity chair. This version has a closed back and square cut legs made of mahogany. Super stylish chair perfect for the lady of the manor. Over...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs

$2,900 / set

Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Chair or Dining Chair

$236Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Chair or Dining Chair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Trenton, NJ

This elegant mid-century side chair embodies the era’s dedication to sculptural form and natural materials.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Solid Wood, Italian Design, 1980s

$399 / item

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Solid Wood, Italian Design, 1980s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Ideal as a dining chair, desk chair, or accent piece, it blends effortlessly into vintage, minimalist, mid-century, or contemporary interiors.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Sling Chairs

$3,497

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Sling Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Tulsa, OK

Milo Baughman was an influential American furniture designer known for his contributions to mid-century modern design. His work is celebrated for its sleek lines, innovative use of m...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Leather

$1,850 / set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Leather

By Gio Ponti

Located in Portland, OR

Exaggerated ladder back side chairs with woven leather seats. Frames are dark stained beech. Whimsical and functional as accent or dining chairs. Sturdy yet lightweight and practical...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Unique Mid Century Accent Chairs upholstered in Astrakhan lambskin

$2,820 / set

Pair of Unique Mid Century Accent Chairs upholstered in Astrakhan lambskin

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of striking Mid Century Modern Side or Accent chairs with high backrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fur, Beech, Walnut, Cane

Restored Mid-Century Swoop Horseshoe Back Rattan Accent Chair

$875

Restored Mid-Century Swoop Horseshoe Back Rattan Accent Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored Mid-century era rattan side accent chair featuring 5 strand seat back with a horseshoe arch that stretches from the front legs around the entirety of the chair to form a scu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s

$1,010 / item

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

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Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century modern accent chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century modern accent chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 109 antique and vintage mid century modern accent chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern accent chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern accent chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid century modern accent chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dunbar, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Modshop are consistently popular.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,873, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $15,900 highest priced.

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 Modern Accent Chairs

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.

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

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

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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

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

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

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

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.