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Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan.
The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s.
The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Iron
Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Dining Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi.
"Kabuto
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Lounge Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi.
"Kabuto
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl Mid Century Japanese Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhlmid century japan lounge chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Akita Mokko, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Studio Craft Japanese Hand Made Chair Reed Wood
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century studio craft Japanese hand made chair slatted reed wood seat and seat back. Mostly all
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Reed, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Stamford, CT
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, France & Daverkosen, Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.75 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Japanese Folding "NyChair" by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home classic vintage Japanese furniture with the iconic "Nychair" by legendary mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Two (2) Mid Century Modern Low Profile Lounge Chairs w/ Original Thrush
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two low profile lounge chairs are alluring, chic and most certainly eye-catching. A
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 25 in D 26 in
1970s Pair of Japanese 'Saghi' Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
Mid-century pair of Japanese 'Saghi' chairs by Kazuhide Takahama in chromed metal and original
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing a stunning and iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture: this black leather rocking
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 33.08 in
Pair of "Heron" Japanese Chairs by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga Japan
By Kosuga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tendo Mokko pair of "Heron" Japanese Mid-Century Modern laminated bentwood oak and rosewood chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Vancouver, BC
A specimen.
This is not the NY chair. Indoor camp sensibilities for the modern age. Something of a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Maruni Style Lounge Chairs, Japan, 1960s
By Maruni
Located in Camden, ME
the Maruni studio of Hiroshima, Japan.
The turned oak framed chairs have had their original cord
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
George Nakashima Style Japanese Studio Craft Solid Wood T-Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in 神戸市, JP
Built utilizing traditional Japanese joinery and woodworking techniques, this chair made of solid
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Set of 6 Mid-Century Large Dining Chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 mid-Century large dining chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Tokyo - Japan 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 63.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Chicago, IL
Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs,
Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saburo Inui, "Ply Chair" Lounge Chair, Walnut Plywood, Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1960s
By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut plywood "Ply Chair" lounge chair designed by Saburo Inui and produced by Tendo Mokko
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 26.75 in W 28.75 in D 23.5 in
Japanese Midcentury Maruni Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1955
By Tendo Mokko, Maruni
Located in Uccle, BE
shrines through to private dwellings and the tools that we use in our everyday lives, Japan is a nation
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Dining Chairs "Golem" by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 49.61 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Rare Office/Side Chair Attributed to Toshiyuki Kita for Tendo, Japan, circa 1960
By Tendo Mokko, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare desk or side chair, attributed to Toshiyuki Kita, manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan, circa
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Birch
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko ‘Kashiwado’ Chair in Japanese Cedar
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, ‘Kashiwado’ chair, Japanese Cedar, Japan, 1961
Isamu Kenmochi
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Junzo Sakakura ‘Model 5016’ Lounge Chairs, Japan 1950s
By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Cho
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of ‘Model 5016’ lounge chairs by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho for Tendo Mokko, Japan 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Oak, Plywood
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan
bentwood with original
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-Century Teak Model 9513 Dining Chairs by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1970s.
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
manufacturer McIntosh. The chairs have a minimalist Japanese-style frame with organic rounded edges. The set is
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Heron" rocking chair and footrest designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Japan in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Japanese "Heron" Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, c1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chino Hills, CA
still very strong. Chair received new fabric.
Would look lovely in any Japanese mid century styled home
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Japanese Style Rosewood Plywood Seats
By Kenji Fujimori
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
Vintage Japanese style rosewood plywood seats manufactured by TENDO in Japan.
The Sori Yanagi's
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Plywood
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s
By Colette Gueden
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and understated set of four dining chairs with a simple iron structure, painted black. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
means ‘new’ in Danish – a gesture of homage to the mid-century Scandinavian aesthetic. The ‘Ny’ chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Size : W 700, D 500, H 710 mm (Desk)
W 410, D 465, H 785, SH 450 mm (Chair)
Both items were
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ201 Dining Chair in Japanese Cedar for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ201 dining chair in Japanese Cedar for Hida.
For centuries
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 20.7 in
Midcentury Japanese Sculpted Teak Dining Chairs C.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
and two tall captain chairs. Each stamped "Made in Japan".
CREATOR Unknown. Made in Japan.
DATE OF
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ200 Chair in Japanese Cedar and Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ200 chair in Japanese Cedar and upholstery for Hida.
For centuries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Upholstery
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 20.7 in
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
modernist character and in clear Japanese style. It is a modern classic.
It also stands out for its
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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H 55.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
“Heron” Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
century modern Japanese furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's.
Originally designed in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
Set of ten dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
For Bruksbo
Cognac leather upholstery
Eight chairs
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 138 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
one of our own personal favourite chairs and we often think this design has a stronger Japanese
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
, looped appearance that is both aesthetic and comfortable. Bouclé was popular in mid-century designs and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Dining Chair N3221 Junzo Sakakura
By Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Venezia, VENETO
studied under Le Corbusier, wanted to design a chair that would suit Japanese interiors and lifestyle. One
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
Post Modern “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Renens, CH
The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kosuga Woven Side Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kosuga woven side chair, made in Japan for Hurricane Imports. This chair, features an oak frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
NY Folding Chair + Ottoman by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Japan. Freshly reupholstered with 1000 Denier Cordura fabric in yellow. Folds for easy
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maruni rope lounge chairs, circa 1950s, Japan. The chairs feature an ebonized beech wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Set of Twelve Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A set of twelve chairs by the Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi, in maple & Pierre Frey fabric
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Chairs 3221 by Jenzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko, 1950s, set of 4
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs, model 3221, envisioned in the 1950s by the Japanese designer and architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Coastal Rattan & Wicker Low Legless or Zaisu Lounge Chairs Style Calif Asia
By Calif-Asia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century Coastal Island Rattan & wicker Low, Legless, or Japanese “Zaisu” lounge
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 24.5 in W 18 in D 26.5 in
Original Carlo Scarpa Chair
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in MADRID, ES
Carlo Scarpa chair lacquered in red and upholstered with Hermès fabric.
About the artist:
Carlo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima. Made by the only authorized
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
Nando Chair Model N01
By Fritz Hansen, Nendo
Located in Berkeley, CA
Created by the merging of Danish and Japanese aesthetics and purity, N01 brings back nature and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs by J.L. Mollers
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Topeka, KS
modern country or a mountain rustic house, and from mid-century modern to industrial or a home with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Basel, BS
Original Les Arcs chair by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort of the same name designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Modern Roger Webb for OFS Heya Wool Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Office Furniture Systems
Located in Secaucus, NJ
contemporary or mid-century modern setting, appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Please note the
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nando Chair Model N02-30 Recycle
By Fritz Hansen, Nendo
Located in Berkeley, CA
N02 Recycle is a strong, stackable chair by Japanese studio nendo inspired by a simple crease of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Mid Century Modern Japanese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mid century modern Japanese chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern Japanese chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 152 antique and vintage mid century modern Japanese chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern Japanese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern Japanese chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Tendo Mokko, Finn Juhl and Isamu Kenmochi each produced beautiful mid century modern Japanese chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Japanese Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern Japanese chairs start at $175 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $3,955.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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 Japanese Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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