A Mid Century Modern Italian Club Chair with Brass Legs A Mid Century Modern It
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Mid-Century Modern armchair was made in Italy in the 1950's.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
A Mid Century Modern Italian Club Chair with Brass Legs A Mid Century Modern It
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Mid-Century Modern armchair was made in Italy in the 1950's.
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Folding Brass Chair with Gray Faux Lambskin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Folding Brass Chair with Furry Upholstery Composed of brass-plated steel Back rest folds in front. Gray Lambskin Faux Fur Dimensions: 26 h x 18.5 w x 17 d ...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Brass Side Chair or Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage Chiavari brass side chair or chair, which was designed, 1950s, Italy.
Brass
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Brass Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Italian modern Chiavari dining chairs with some patina spots in the brass frames as pictures.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Experience the timeless allure of mid-century design with this striking pair of vintage brass swivel lounge chairs, crafted by Directional in the United States during the iconic 1970s.
Brass
$6,093Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern italian leather dining chairs brass Frigerio style, 1970s
By Frigerio
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of four Italian chairs from the 1970s in the style of Frigerio, a refined example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Brass Cotton Swivel Chair, Germany, 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with black lacquered metal structure. Seat and arms upholstered in cotton melacron and feet finished in brass pads.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Brass Side Chairs, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage brass side chairs or chairs .
Brass
$2,728Sale Price / set|33% Off
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Brass Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1956
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have been revisited in the upholstery now in rope made by hand by refined Salento artisans.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Willy Rizzo Brass Chairs. 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 Willy Rizzo dining chairs with gilt brass structure and original vintage "Rubelli" velvet fabric.
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair
By Lenoir Chair Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
The price is for one chair. 1970's Original Mid Century Modern awesome lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman and Thayer Coggin.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair with Celadon Velvet and Polished Brass Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
This effortless but striking piece insinuates a luxe vision of the home of the future, as a new order of being, reflecting its Mid-Century Modern Style. Its base brass detailing enri...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma in Red, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma in Pink, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pair...
Brass
$1,591Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with original patina, we can polish it at no additional cost. Originally designed by Giuseppe ...
Brass
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern Charmy rocking chair from the 1970s inspired by the iconic bentwood designs of the 19th century, this chair show...
Brass
$2,989Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs with Brass Legs & Black Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs with an elegant, compact silhouette.
Brass
Clara Chair by Elbra Home: Fabric & Brass, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Freamunde, PT
Clara chair embodies a perfect blend of grace and modernity, offering both exceptional comfort and elegant design. Its sleek, understated silhouette is complemented by a well-cushion...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$750 / item
Selection of Mid Century Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid Century Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950s. They are priced at $750 each. They are: 1) Mid Century Gilt Metal Armchair in Schumacher Coral Fabric, American, circa 1950s...
Metal, Brass
Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' Vanity or Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a striking vintage solid brass desk chair by Chiavari, dating to circa 1950. Elegant and sculptural, this distinctive chair showcases the refined character of mid-century ...
Brass
$16,563Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by Paris, the charming capital of lovers, the Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair exhibits a fascinating and romantic design.
Brass
$8,281Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by Paris, the charming capital of lovers, the Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair exhibits a fascinating and romantic design.
Brass
$12,422Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by Paris, the charming capital of lovers, the Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair exhibits a fascinating and romantic design.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Vintage Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern delightful vintage brass Chiavari side chair 1950s, Italy, shows a brass frame and a seat newly covered with green textile fabric.
Brass
Clara Chair by Elbra Home: Velvet & Brass, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Freamunde, PT
Clara chair embodies a perfect blend of grace and modernity, offering both exceptional comfort and elegant design. Its sleek, understated silhouette is complemented by a well-cushion...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A true statement in form and function, this pair of mid-century swivel lounge chairs, attributed to Milo Baughman, embodies the effortless glamour of 1960s American design.
Brass
$419Sale Price|85% Off
Pair of Chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Yellow Color Wood Brass Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design Yellow color wood and brass feet.
Brass
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of polished brass Chiavari Opéra chairs. First designed by Giuseppe Gaëtan Descalzi produced since the early 19th century in Chiavari, Ligurian Town in Italie. This solid bra...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Brass Vintage Side Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chiavari side chair from brass with renewed yellow velvet fabric seat.
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair w/ Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, Brass Sabots ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Pink Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Brass
$1,199Sale Price / set|62% Off
Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair mid-century bamboo chairs brass Parts 1950s.
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Olive Green, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paire...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Olive Green, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Velvet, Walnut and Brass n a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired wit...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pai...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pair...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pai...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chair armless lounge chair with original floral upholstery.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Brass Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Brass Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chair.
Metal
Set of Four Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four very chic Italian polished brass dining chairs with a wonderful whimsical curlicue motiffe. Seats are upholstered in the original faux leopard cotton.
Brass
Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' Vanity or Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a solid brass desk chair by Chiavari, circa 1950. It show some minor scratches, also patina and has got the original velvet upholstery. Minor patina gives this pieces a cl...
Brass
Brass Adjustable Designer Chair, Modern Style, Mid-20th Century, 1970
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair. A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass, the seat can be set to 2 different heights either to suit a Bar or a Table ( very h...
Brass
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman style Brass Cube Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman style brass lounge chairs. We love the time-worn patina these have obtained giving them a real sense of vintage charm. The mismatched upholstery is in ...
Brass
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman style brass lounge chairs. We love the time-worn patina these have obtained giving them a real sense of vintage charm. The upholstery is in nice condit...
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pai...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Side Chair in Red Upholstery and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair or lounge chair, fabric, lacquered steel, brass, Italy, 1950s This chair presents a clear example of mid-century modern design from the 1950s.
Brass, Steel
1950s Henry Glass Lounge Chair Brass Legs Gold Mohair Mid Century Modern
By Henry Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Quintessential mid century modern. Condition: Legs are original and show some oxidation, and scratches.
Brass
$1,054Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Vanity Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Red Leather Seat, France, 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage boudoir, vanity chair of brass, circa 1950, handcrafted with brass round wire with a fixed upholstered seat in red leather, France.
Brass
Italian Brass Side Chair style of Gio Ponti Mid Century Modern
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian sculptural brass chair with a loose cushioned seat. Spindle back with curved arms. Very well made and unique. Style of Gio Ponti. The brass frame has a nice patina.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair w/ Dark Green Cotton Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired with an intimate voluptuousness that can embrace you and surprisingly break ...
Brass
Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
By Chiavari
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Platinum Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern atomic side chair was realized in Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
$596Sale Price / item|25% Off
Pair chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo 1960s Products that reflect the age of the 20th century. Mid-centurymodern. Modernity for interior decorator studio or office projects, in...
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern White Boucle Brass and Beechwood Italian Set of Four Chairs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This set comprises four chairs crafted from solid beechwood, featuring upholstery in bouclé fabric and accents of brass. Designed for both durability and aesthetic appeal, these chai...
Wool, Bouclé, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern New Red Upholstery Lounge Chair on Solid Brass Legs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning mid century Italian modern lounge chair on cone shape solid brass legs.
Brass
New Navy Blue Upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair on Brass Legs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning new navy blue upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on cone shape brass legs.
Brass
Pair of Italian mid-century modern brass chairs
Located in Porto, PT
A pair of high back chairs in brass and bordeaux suede.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chair Neutral Velvet & Golden Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Joanne Chair is a mid-century modern style dining chair.
Brass
Unavailable
H 25 in W 31 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Button Tufted Chair with Brass and Lucite Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Elevate your living room, lounge, or office with this stylish beauty. Featuring a button tufted light grey velvet seat and Lucite arms and legs with shiny brass accents, the Trousdal...
Brass
Mid-Century Leather and Brass Dining Chairs
By Max Kuehne
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Vintage, black leather and brass chairs. Set of four Kuehne chairs.
Brass
Unavailable
H 34 in W 31 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Accent Chair in Textured Neutral Linen w/ Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A slick brass frame, a slight pitched back and tufted linen is the santorini chair. Perfect on its own or pair it up. Shown in Peppercorn Linen. Measures: 31" x 31" x 34" Seat...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern club chair with angular armrests. Chair measure: 30" W, 29" D, 29" H.
Brass
Unavailable
H 34 in W 31 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Accent Chair in Cream Velvet with Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A slick brass frame, a slight pitched back and tufted velvet is perfect on it's own, or pair it up. Shown in cream velvet. Dimensions: 31" W x 31" D x 34" H Seat 22" D x 2...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Sausalito, CA
A pair of mid-century modern upholstered lounge chairs having brass trimmed splayed mahogany legs circa 1960.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 29 in W 33 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Accent Chair in Grey Linen & Brushed Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The linen creates the stunning look of the Lisbon Chair. A dramatic chair with slim brushed brass legs that is perfect for creating a stunning seating area in any room. Beautifu...
Brass
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and rare chair designed by Carlo de Carli architect in 1950s, with its particular geometric shape and design specially in the wooden side rails, and the high brass feet. ...
Brass, Iron
Black Mid-Century Cane Bottom Horseshoe Style Brass Foot Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
Black lacquer Mid-Century cane bottom horseshoe style chair with a flair of Asia. Excellent condition with brass feet. Nice lines, circa 1955.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern DIA Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Geneva, IL
Set of four Design Institute of America dining chairs. There are two armchairs and two armless chairs. Chairs have a brass base and have been newly upholstered in velvet. Arm height ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Zsa Zsa Bar Chair by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio, Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
The Zsa Zsa bar chair takes the same inspiration as the iconic dining chair that is a reinterpretation of Zsa Zsa Gabor's sensuality and fun personality. Dimensions Length: 40 cm...
Brass
Modern Midcentury Bamboo Side Chair, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This bamboo chair it is an elegant style, characterized by ornate carvings, dark woods, and heavy luxurious fabrics. Materials: Giltwood, fabric Dimensions: Width 17.50" Depth 17...
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of 1960s armchairs crafted in solid walnut. Unusual hourglass detail to front legs. Classic brass caps to legs. Comfortable, curved backrest. Recent upholstery, but not new.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-C...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian Chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-Cen...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian Chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-Cen...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Teak Wood Chair by Eugenia Alberti Reggio & Rinaldo Scaioli, Mid-Century Modern
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Rinaldo Scaioli- Eugenia Alberti Reggio. Chair. Teak wood, painted metal and brass. Manufactured by La Permanente mobili Cantù, Italy, 1959. Measures: width 53 x depth 42 x heigh...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Stool Suede Upholstery Wood Base & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Azure Bar Stool is a mid-century modern stool with a square velvet seat with unique softness and refinement tops a pyramidal foot in wood marquetry with polished brass details.
Brass
Set of Four Chairs, Belgo Chrome, World Expo, Mid-Century Modern
By Frans van Praet
Located in De Klinge, BE
Set of four chairs exhibited at the Belgian Pavillion in the Sevilla '92 world expo. The chairs are manufactured by Belgo Chrome. Designed by Frans Van Praet. Bronze patinated m...
Steel
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chair in Pink Velvet and Gold Stainless Steel
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Samira Dining Chair is sophisticated in the shape of a chair. This modern dining chair is upholstered matches wonderfully in any contemporary or luxury dining table. Materials: Upho...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chair Sage Green Velvet and Gold Stainless Steel
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Samira Dining Chair is sophisticated in the shape of a chair. This modern dining chair is upholstered matches wonderfully in any contemporary or luxury dining table. Materials: Upho...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Hardwood and Brass Italian Dining Chairs in Robert Allen Ikat fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Midcentury Hardwood and Grey Robert Allen Fabric Italian Dining Chairs, 1960s This set of four dining room chairs from the 1960s was restaured in a glossy varnish finish and re-upho...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in W 30 in D 24.5 in
Mid Century Wicker Lounge Chair California Modern by Francis Mair
By Arthur Umanoff, Gabriella Crespi, Salterini, Francis Mair, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Framingham, MA
Lovely and rare piece of minimalist California Modern by Francis Mair, made of plasticized wicker and brass tip iron. Original condition. Lovely organic shape and wide. 30" wide x 2...
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Berlin, Germany
Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Augusto Bozzi for Fratelli Saporiti Lounge chair designed by Augusto Bozzi and produced by Fratelli Saporiti in Italy in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern, Six Medea Chairs, Vittorio Nobili/F.lli Tagliabue, Plywood
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Six ‘Medea’ chairs. The Medea chair was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1956. Structure in black painted Metal and Body in One Sheet of ho...
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-C...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-C...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian Chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-Cen...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Anatolian Chair Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Style, Velvet Fabric, Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
Anatolian Chair Taking its flamboyant and sociable attitude from the color of brass, and its naive and shy attitude from chestnut wood, the Anatolian chair transforms into a Mid-Cen...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Early Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth with Brass Legs, 1950s
By Fritz Neth
Located in Munster, DE
Beautiful lounge chair with tufted upholstery and patinated brass legs from the early 1950s. The chair has been newly upholstered with the fabric "Outback" by Kvadrat.
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Erik Wørts
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The image depicts a pair of Danish mid-century ‘safari’ chairs, which are iconic in their simplistic yet elegant design. They were designed by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen and are r...
Rosewood
California Modern Brass Boomerang Slipper Chairs
By Loft Thirteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom-made by Loft Thirteen, any wood and finish available, 3 to 4 week turn around.
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Isadora Dining Chair by Studiopepe and Essential Home
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Isadora Dining Chair by Studiopepe and Essential Home Mid-Century Modern Isadora Dining Chair is characterized by asymmetrical design, embellished with brass deta...
Brass
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Modern Style Velvet And Brass Chair Berlin Handcrafted And Custom
Located in Madrid, ES
The Berlin dining chair has a light but powerful presence that is reminiscent of the city it is named after. A melting pot of cultures, styles, and personalities. The chair's vintag...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.27 in W 24.02 in D 22.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Collins Red Velvet Dining Chair by Essential Home
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Collins Red Velvet Dining Chair by Essential Home Mid-Century Modern Collins Red Velvet Dining Chair is upholstered in velvet, supported by tapered glossy black l...
Brass
Folding Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Houston, TX
French Mid-Century folding lounge chair with an elegant X-frame design in matte polished steel and a black leather seat. It was manufactured by Lewis Mittman. The back and arms have ...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Style Tufted Lounge Chair with Brass Legs in Blush Pink Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Relax in style and unparalleled comfort in our new chaise longue. The luxurious tufting and laid back silhouette is begging for a day in, lounging with a book or a cocktail. Dimen...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury Modern Velvet And Brass Malibu Dining Chair Handmade and Custom
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The addition of polished brass sabots adds a timeless sophistication, echoing the mid-century's love for refined details.
Brass
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Brass Book Ends, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Brass Book Ends, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chair in Châtaigne 'Mid Brown' Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT42-BS3-MB with leather wrapped ring Seat: 100% Italian leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Mid Brown) Base: Sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 79 cm...
Brass
Unavailable
H 126 in W 59 in D 48 in
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM A very rare set of four beautiful high backed Lisse dining chairs featuring brass gol...
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.4 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Modern Counter Stool, Bar Chair Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Modern Counter Stool Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery Joanne Counter Stool is a mid-century modern bar stool. This simple and elegant bar seating feels bette...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Style Dining Chair w/ Faux Leather Long Arm Tufting & Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Sleek and stylish, these beautiful dining chairs will add some class to your dining room. Now offered in a graphite faux leather skilfully tufted to add simple elegance to your dinin...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in W 29 in D 32 in
Gorgeous Pair of California Modern Brass Lounge Chairs by Loft Thirteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom California Modern polished brass lounge chairs are covered in true Mongolian lamb, with molded walnut arm rests and deep brown Lamb Skin Backs. Limited Run in Mongolian Lamb...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Ellen in Rust and Powder Pink Dining Chair by Essential Home
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Ellen in Rust and Powder Pink Dining Chair by Essential Home Mid-Century Modern Ellen in Rust and Powder Pink Dining Chair has an open curved back that is extreme...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.62 in W 21.26 in D 25.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Garbo Dining Chair in Red Velvet by Essential Home
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Garbo Dining Chair in Red Velvet by Essential Home Mid-Century Modern Garbo Dining Chair in Red Velvet features a velvet upholstered seat with a removable cushion...
Copper
Pair of Brass Italian Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Couples Chiavari chairs made of brass, 1950. Seats with non-original velvet fabric, manufactured in Italy.
Brass
Unavailable
H 36 in W 32 in D 31 in
Very Chic Set of Six Mid-20th Century Dining Chairs with Brass Detail
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very chic set of six mid-20th century (1950s or early 1960s) ebonies dining chairs with brass detail on the back, probably Italian but unmarked.
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-20th Century Danish Tub Chair Refurbished with Beata Heuman Fabric
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish tub chair professionally re-upholstered in a light grey bouclé fabric on the arms, with the back and seat covered in a unique marbleized fabric by interior designer Be...
Bouclé, Velvet
Pair of White Mid-Century Armcharis
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of white Mid-Century swivel armchairs with walnut and brass legs.
Brass
Rare and Sculptural Pair of Mid-Century Italian Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sculptural pair of Mid-Century Italian swivel chairs made of shaped fruitwood, above steel and brass legs.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Pierre Vandel, France 1970s Set of 4+2
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Brussels , BE
Set of 6 chairs by the French designer Pierre Vandel produced in the 70s. Very light lacquered aluminum structure. 4 chairs with jacquard pattern and 2 plain chairs.
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Hand Crafted Mid-century Chair, Hand Embroidered Orange Velvet with “Circles”
By Geraldine Larkin
Located in London, GB
Vintage tall back chair upholstered in hand embroidered Dedar Splendido velvet, Orange,magenta,aubergine and yellow raffia,silk and cotton yarns,opaque beads and bullion in circle ...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barre...
Brass
4 Chairs in Green Velvet and Brass, 1970s
Located in Savona, IT
4 Italian-made chairs produced in the 1970s. Brass structure. Seat and back in wood padded and lined with new green velvet fabric. Good general condition, some signs and brass wit...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Club Chairs in the Style of ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century club chairs each featuring tight seats and back with stylized pointed wings, applied shaped armrests and splayed, tapering brass legs. The clubs have been fully r...
Brass
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Modern Navy Velvet and Brass Majestic Chair Handcrafted and Custom
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The velvet upholstery is durable and soft to the touch and provides a comfortable seating experience, while the sturdy brass base adds a shiny contrast. The channel-tufted lines that...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Club Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Mid-Century slipper club chairs with shaped rosewood side panels, exposed brass bolts and splayed brass legs. The chairs also feature all new upholstery done in a camel ...
Brass
1970s Italian chair in Cowhide and Chrome - Italy, 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Italy Model: Desk chair / dining chair Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: circa 1970 Size WDH in cm: 51x59x81 seat height 4...
Cowhide
Hollywood Regency Brass Chair Italy 1950s, with New Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Herentals, BE
The chair has a completely new upholstery in a high-quality fabric with a beautiful brown and gold-colored appearance. The seat height is 45 cm.
Brass
Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs. Offered is an unusual set of 2 pairs or 4 brass Chiavari high back chairs. These versatile chairs would be great as a pair flanking a con...
Brass
Mid-Century Lady Chair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Brass Chiavari Chair. Offered is an iconic Italian brass Chiavari chair or side chair. This versatile chair could be used in an entrance hall, bedroom, dressing room...
Brass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Pile wear and thinni...
Brass
1950s Italian Chiavari Brass Ballroom Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern brass ballroom chair with upholstered seat by Chiavari. This mid century brass ballroom chair by Chiavari is a must have for any interior design...
Brass
$1,477
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 34.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Design
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair, foam upholstery, upholstery (not original to the period) in fabric, enameled metal legs and brass ferrules. Very good condition , fully restored.
Fabric
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chair, Wicker, Gold, Italy, 1955
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Chiavari chair. comes with the sort after Caned seat. In a Gold color. all original. very rare with its original guaranty label underneath very good condition.
Wicker
$5,456 / set
H 35.43 in W 15.35 in D 15.35 in
Set of Six Chairs in Turned and Polished Brass, Chiavari, Italy, circa 1960
By Chiavari
Located in Paris, FR
In solid brass, hand-turned and polished, recently covered with light beige Alcantara fabric. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured since the beginning of the 19th ...
Brass
Jacques Adnet French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
This 1950s sculptural armchair by Jacques Adnet showcases his distinctive blend of modernist geometry and refined French craftsmanship. Recently restored in a soft yellow golden velv...
Metal
$4,950
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
One of A Kind Sculptural Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare, this one-of-a-kind sculptural lounge chair is a unique piece handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Featuring a gracefully contoured silhouette, the chair is construct...
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 14 in
20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs ...
Metal, Brass
Glamorous Creamy Leather Sheepskin & Chrome Modern Chair
By Lillian August
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy cream leather and sheepskin upholstered sling shaped chair on a chrome base has movie star looks.
Chrome
$672 / set
H 36.23 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, they look beautiful fr...
Brass
Set of Four Gilt Metal Dining Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Four matching armless high back cafe style dining chairs. Gold tone over iron base frame, with woven metal backrests and seats. Please note we are also offering, separately, the mat...
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,550 / item
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Apex Side Table, Handmade Metal, Modern Look, Stainless Steel
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
’Apex’’, a tribute to the power of form and void. It narrates the journey of ascent, from base to zenith. It begins with two horizontal lines and a gap between them, a starting point...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Candelera 02 by Federico Stefanovich
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
Candelera 02 is a large-format mobile light sculpture made of steel. In addition to presenting itself as a sculptural composition, its starting point is completely functional. Pro...
Steel
$3,296 / item
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer, 39.3 inch diameter
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer, 39.3 inch diameter Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. Wi...
Metal, Iron
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,850 / set
H 37 in W 20 in D 17 in
Vintage Boho Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with the timeless elegance of Chinese Chippendale design. This stunning set of four vintage dining chairs showcases the iconic fretwork back, expertly crafte...
Bamboo, Rattan
Rosso Levanto Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Rosso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Stone, Marble
$2,214 / item
H 17 in W 20 in D 6 in
Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,477 / item
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979. Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold flecks, and i...
Brass
$1,698 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 5.91 in
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This Margit Wittig pendant (ceiling light) features two pearl shaped and cuboid bio-resin elements which are cast and hand patinated in her London studio. Each component is finished ...
Brass
$1,477 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
$4,800 / item
H 18 in W 14 in D 14 in
Foot Stool • Sculptural Surreal- inspired Bronze Boucle Stool by Carmen Ellis
By Carmen Ellis Studio
Located in Venice, CA
Our Foot Stool came about as a reimagining of our Foot Vessel planter design. The feet have been transformed into bronze, adding textured upholstery to enhance its visual appeal. The...
Bronze
$2,075 / item


+ 1 moreH 0.75 in W 36 in D 6 in
Classic Picture Light Thin and Minimal Adjustable Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our take on a classic Picture Light is a minimal design with one big advantage--it is able to rotate. The projected light is adjustable, allowing for greater versatility in lighting ...
Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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.
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