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Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!

Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Sculptural Center Chair, 1940-1960
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Sculptural Center Chair, 1940-1960

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Sculptural Center Chair, 1940-1960

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculptural center chair made of hand crafted polished

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Yellow
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Yellow

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Yellow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut

Vintage Jansky Side Chairs by Driade, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Jansky Side Chairs by Driade, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Jansky Side Chairs by Driade, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

By Driade, B. Sipek

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair

Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group. Original plush velour

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair

1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair

Located in Carimate, Como

A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a beautiful and rare chair mid century classic design , in solid walnut great condition

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Miami, FL

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s Elegant oak corner or tricoteuse chair by

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair
Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair

Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood

Antique 20th Century Set of two  brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Antique 20th Century Set of two  brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs

Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs

Located in Casteren, NL

Discover a set of antique Bobbin chairs that captures the essence of mid-19th century France. These

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century side chairs from Minotti, Set of 2
Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century side chairs from Minotti, Set of 2

Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century side chairs from Minotti, Set of 2

By Ezio Minotti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This pair of side chairs was produced in Italy by Ezio Minotti around 1950. The chairs are made

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

Materials

Brass

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs
Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs with leather seat and backrest and brass details

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Meer, VAN

. Great as a corner chair, as a bedside chair or just as a decorative chair next to a painting or artwork

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric
1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric

1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric

By Murphy Miller Inc.

Located in Medina, OH

This 1950s mid-century modern barrel back chair on castors reupholstered in teddy bear fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair

Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair

Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Tufted Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Tufted Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Tufted Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

frames and a minimalist silhouette, these chairs balance comfort with understated sophistication. Please

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's

Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Vintage Modern Corner Chairs
Four Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Four Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four unique corner chairs in pink and purple upholstery. Framed on walnut wood with triangle

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed

Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in New York, NY

Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of mid-century Italian chairs distinguished by their sculptural silhouette and exquisite

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian pair of chairs upholstered club chairs from the Mid-20th Century. These vintage arm

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954

Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, FR

bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Rosewood, Cognac Leather This Mid-Century

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Teak

By Alf Aarseth

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in teak model 145 by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus & Eft. Assises

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Lounge Chair, France, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Lounge Chair, France, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Lounge Chair, France, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Lounge Chair, France, 1970s This mid-century modern lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Antique Gilded Corner Chair
Antique Gilded Corner Chair

Antique Gilded Corner Chair

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Gilded Corner Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Antique Gilded Corner Chair Dimensions. 22 W ; 22 D ; 29 H.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Accent Chair with Tufted Seat & Walnut Legs
Mid Century Modern Accent Chair with Tufted Seat & Walnut Legs

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

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern mocha colored velvet club or lounge chair in the style of

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s Set of six brown formica

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs
20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs

20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small side chairs made of hand crafted Teakwood, in

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair
Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman. Perfect for that cozy

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Large Lounge Chair in New Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s A striking example of

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Textured Upholstered Seat
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Textured Upholstered Seat

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Textured Upholstered Seat

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chair features a clean and elegant design typical of mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

HW Klein Bramin Lounge Chair & Ottoman Danish Black Leather Mid Century Modern
HW Klein Bramin Lounge Chair & Ottoman Danish Black Leather Mid Century Modern

HW Klein Bramin Lounge Chair & Ottoman Danish Black Leather Mid Century Modern

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Lake Worth, FL

-century modern furniture. Mid century modern exaggerated take on the classic design of the wing back chair

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

in a reading corner. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Saint Louis, MO

in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl
Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl

Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from walnut attributed to Oswald Härdtl, Vienna

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Two Lounge Chairs and Ottoman 1960
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Two Lounge Chairs and Ottoman 1960

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Two Lounge Chairs and Ottoman 1960

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with ottoman from patinated treated

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set 4 Mid Century Gaming Chairs Hollywood Regency 1950
Set 4 Mid Century Gaming Chairs Hollywood Regency 1950

Set 4 Mid Century Gaming Chairs Hollywood Regency 1950

Located in Potters Bar, GB

typical of mid-century designer pieces The backs are outlined with decorative antique-bronze studding

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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Mid Century Modern Corner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern corner chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern corner chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the mid century modern corner chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern corner chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Paolo Buffa, Charles and Ray Eames and PP Mobler each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern corner chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Corner Chair?

A mid century modern corner chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,865, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Corner Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.