Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of leatherette,Metal,Plastic,Chrome With aged patina Good Original
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Chrome
Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of leatherette,Metal,Plastic,Chrome With aged patina Good Original
Metal, Chrome
A Herman Miller Eames style footstool, mid 20th century
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in View Park, CA
A leather and chrome ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Henry Miller, mid 20th century. I believe
Metal
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Tan Leather tufted chrome stool, bench, footstool or ottoman with casters. Designed by
Chrome
$1,100 / set
Chrome Square Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern style footstools with black and red fabric and sleek chrome frames. Great as extra
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena footstool Italy 1962
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in Italy in 1962, exemplifies the ingenuity and elegance of mid-century modern design. With only a
Metal
A pair of swivel stools, Tabourets or footstools, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
fabric shows signs of use The chrome base has an aging patina Original condition
Metal, Chrome
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
that made mid-century furniture design timeless. Featuring bold geometric chrome bases paired with
Chrome
Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect seating for the transitional or Classic rooms, this chrome / nickel stool with purple
Nickel
$1,500 / item
TH Brown Trend Foot Stool, Boucle
By Peter Brown (Australian), TH Brown
Located in Adelaide, SA
angular shape, chromed frame, light visual footprint and supreme comfort, it remains a contemporary
Chrome
Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal
Chrome
TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
comfort and durability. With Its visually captivating angular shape, chromed frame, light visual
Chrome
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, upholstered tops, removable
Chrome
Robert Haussmann Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1980s
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed comfortable chrome tube rocking lounge chair and ottoman, covered in soft
Chrome
Black Italian Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool Swivel Tilt Chrome 1970s Vintage
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive, super-stylish and excellent quality black Italian leather and chrome
Chrome
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a
Metal, Chrome
Set of chrome tubular Leather Design Lounge Chair and Footstool -1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
few pieces produced - Leather with patina,seat part of armchair repaired - Measures of footstool: 60 x
Steel, Chrome
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Chrome
1970s Tubular Chrome Day Bed with Removable Footstool by Lama of France
By Lama
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern French Tubular Chrome frame rocking chair with headrest & footrest upholstered
Stainless Steel
Original Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Swivel and Armchair Set by Pieff
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
with high quality chrome bases and the very best leather. This red suite is a statement piece and will
Chrome
Stamped Fritz Hansen Cream Leather Egg Chair & Ottoman Footstool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
matching ottoman footstool in Ivory cream leather RRP £17,649 Where to begin! If you are looking at this
Chrome
Outdoor Trend Module Lounge and Footstool, Designed in 1970
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The Trend Module lounge & footstool set. The best in Australian Furniture Design… one of
Chrome
BOB ANDERSON JILL COGNAC BROWN LEATHER JILL LOUNGE ARMCHAiR & OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL
By Bob Anderson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable colour leather Cognac which is a rich deep tan brown, the frame is solid chrome and swivels as
Chrome
Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
with matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The 'Bore' called chair and stool have a light
Chrome
S231 Swivel De Sede Camel Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern iconic S231 swivel lounge chair original vintage 1970s designed by the De Sede
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Armchair with Footstool for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sofia, BG
footstool retain their original Cassina ribbed velvet upholstery, showing age-appropriate wear and a soft
Velvet
Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
chairs, with a matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The ‘Bore’ called chairs and stool have a
Steel, Chrome
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original fully stamped 1968 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool Please
Chrome
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool Please
Chrome
Vintage Tobia & Afra Scarpa Soriana Ottoman / Footstool for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design with an emphasis
Steel
Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottomane Footstool by Ingmar Relling for Rybo
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
. The screws are set off in chrome color. The support is removable and can be fixed with toggles in this
Leather, Bentwood
BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered lounge chair and footstool, model BO-360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Denmark
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
British designed chairs of the age and captured the swinging ‘mid century’ mood perfectly. The seating
Bouclé, Teak
Restored Bauhaus Stool, Genuine Leaher, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
design piece from the Mid-Century and Bauhaus stylistic transition, typical of the 1960s and originating
Steel, Chrome
Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel Dennie Chair For One Collection
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
(Dennie Chair) NJ 2057 (Dennie Footstool) Frame: Satin chrome, chrome, burnished steel or black painted
Chrome
Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta Black Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Madrid, ES
. Designed in 1935, re-produced in 1981. Frame made of chromed tubular steel, back and seat of steel springs
Steel, Chrome
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
simplicity with comfort. Its sleek, polished chrome frame embodies the lightweight yet robust structure that
Steel, Chrome
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Dennie Table by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool and a small table
Steel
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Red Dennie Chair by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool and a small table
Steel
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Dennie Table by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool and a small table
Steel
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Red Dennie Stool by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and materials: NJ 2057 (Footstool) Frame: Satin chrome, chrome, burnished steel or black painted
Steel
Modern Hide-Covered and Chrome Footstool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern hide-covered and chrome footstool, rectangular with a tufted black and brown hide top
Steel
Unavailable|$2,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Pioneer of American Mid-Century Modern furniture.
Chrome
Giovanni Offredi Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Firenze, IT
This 'Vela Alta' lounge chair complete with footstool was designed by Giovanni Offredi in the 1970s
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable|$18,366 / set
Pair of 'Mies' Lounge Chairs by Archizoom Associati with Illuminated Footstool
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Munich, Bavaria
induced color change at the top of the seat, underneath the headrest. The illuminated footstool's wiring
Chrome
Unavailable|$6,886 / set
Rare Pair of Dux Lounge chairs and Ottomans attributed to Bruno Mathsson, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Porto, PT
cm; Footstool : Width 61 cm; Depth 52 cm; Total Height 42 cm;
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,223 / item
Danish Design Brown Leather Swivel Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
stunning tubular chrome and Tan Leather armchair features a unique swivel action making it the ideal spot
Leather
Unavailable|$10,664
Black leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
. He created a beautiful whole in which the Barcelona Chair and Footstool played a central role. The
Leather
Unavailable|$3,700 / set
Milo Baughman Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
backrest, seat and footstool base is made of leather on a high quality flat chrome-plated steel frame
Sold|$379 / item
Mid-Century Rotate Footstool, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric, Metal, Chrome Fabric The Footstool are reupholstered
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$850 / set
Pair of Vintage Chrome Frame Footstools / Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage footstools/ottomans featuring new designer velvet upholstery and sleek chrome
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pace Pair of Black Velvet Chrome Swivel Stools Ottomans 1970s
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sleek and sexy pair of swivel stools or ottomans, with chrome bases and
Chrome
1960s Vintage Tanned Leather and Chrome Footstool Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made vintage ottoman in high quality tanned leather, sitting on chrome
Leather
Mid Century Modern Eames for Miller Faux Leather, Wood & Chrome Ottoman C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern Eames for Miller ottoman offers faux leather button seat in wood frame raised
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Tufted Vinyl Foot Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a cute and rather rare Milo Baughman style foot stool. The stool is in good condition and has a tufted black vinyl cushion. The stool is in good condition. Dates to the 1970s...
Steel
Rare Dutch Design Rattan and Chrome Footstool by W.H. Gispen, 1933-1936
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
Very rare footstool designed by W.H. Gispen for Gispen in early 1933-1936. The stool is made of
Chrome
Sold|$2,800 / set
1970s Modern Chrome And Velvet Ottomans By Flair
By Flair
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern chrome base with new velvet upholstery ottomans by Flair.
Chrome
Vintage mid-century modern tufted Ottomans after Milo Baughman/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century modern tufted Ottomans. These Ottomans feature modern chrome legs
Upholstery
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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