Curved-Back Walnut Sculptural Mid-Century Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This extremely unique and sculptural walnut curved back chair/ desk chair is a testament to
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Curved-Back Walnut Sculptural Mid-Century Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This extremely unique and sculptural walnut curved back chair/ desk chair is a testament to
Fabric, Walnut
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Back Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved back lounge chair. Iconic 1960’s mid-century modern styling. Featuring
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern John Stuart Walnut Curve Back Dining Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern John Stuart Walnut Curved/Angled Back Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Walnut
Young Mfg Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Teak Curved Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Young Mfg Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Teak Curved Dining Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features
Walnut
Six Mid-century Curved Back Dining Chairs in Navy Leather
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1959. Handcrafted
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Button Back Armchair in Dove Gray Fabric
Located in New York, NY
handsome armchair would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discontinued by Knoll in 1954. Echoing Classic Shaker furniture and the spindle back of the Windsor chair, the
Walnut
Set of 8 Vintage Curved Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Nienkamper
By Nienkamper
Located in North York, ON
in a medium walnut finish, these chairs exude timeless mid-century modern style. They have been newly
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Curved Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style High Back Lounge Club Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of sleek Mid-Century Modern inspired high-back lounge chairs by Studio A for Global Views
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Umber Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States circa 1960. It features a
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Cat Eye Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley - Set of 4
By Stanley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern "Cat Eye" Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley - Set of 4. Listing includes (1
Walnut
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
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Style Cane Back Lounge Chairs in Curly Camel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
shapes makes these chairs the kind of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs that get noticed. The frame's
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural Danish lounge chair with a loose seat cushion and tufted back, on curved, tapered
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Chair. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs Walnut Upholstery Mid Century Modern
By Gaylord Brothers, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fine Mid Century Modern homes! The original owner of this pair of these had recovered many years ago
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage
Walnut
Set of Eight Mid-Century Floral Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs featuring sculpted walnut frames and floral
Walnut
Six Mid-Century Modern Medium Light Walnut Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT
By American of Martinsville, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with curved backs and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Walnut and Green Velvet Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chair with a walnut frame and green velvet
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Walnut and Floral Fabric Upholstery Spoon Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century spoon back side / pull up chair with a walnut frame and a floral beige and
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Dutch Modern High Back Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a solid walnut frame with sculpted arm
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
streamlined silhouette, the perfect combination of traditional design with a mid-century modern flair. Each
Mohair, Wood
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Chairs In the Style Dunbar C. 1950’s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Modern solid walnut and soft white velvet chairs possibly by Dunbar
Velvet, Walnut
$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been
Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut
By Tomlinson
Located in Trenton, NJ
Carolina represents the finest tradition of American mid-century modern furniture-making. Produced during
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
mechanism’s curving twin silhouettes communicate a refined elegance. The richly carved walnut legs, executed
Upholstery, Walnut
Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
of Brasila, the "city of tomorrow". The chairs feature Oscar Niemeyer’s sculptural curved backs. The
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s This refined pair of Italian lounge chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chair in Black White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, this lovely club chair is the perfect embodiment of mid-century modern design. The armrests and
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Denville, NJ
movement. The wide back curves outward into wing-like arms, creating a generous, enveloping seat. It’s an
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
a curved top rail walnut frame, tapered legs and comfortable curved and cushioned back. This chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Club Chairs in Black White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
angular lines, these lovely pair of club chairs are the perfect embodiment of mid-century modern design
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
of Brasila, the "city of tomorrow". The chairs feature Oscar Niemeyer’s sculptural curved backs. The
Upholstery, Wood
$3,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian designed chairs by Peter Hvidt and
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Italian Gio Ponte Style Club Chairs Reupholstered in Oatmeal
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Italian Gio Ponte Style Club Chairs Reupholstered in Oatmeal Tweed - Pair This
Wood
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Louis XV carved walnut bergère chair exemplifies the refinement and
Walnut
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut & Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well crafted Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Shield Back Dining Chairs in Ebonized
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs By Chet Beardsley in White Boucle
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, modern or contemporary home.
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
him to design his own pieces. A true pioneer of Mid-Century furniture design, crafting modern
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined pair of vintage Mid-Century dining chairs by Heritage-Henredon, showcasing the brand’s
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$5,600 / set
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
slender tapered walnut legs that flow seamlessly into the curved backrests with recessed arms at 24.5
Wool, Upholstery
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Kisabeth Custom Furniture Swivel Barrel back Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a custom made chair by Kisabeth Furniture. It has a beautifully curved barrel back and an
Upholstery, Walnut
1950's Mid-Century Modern Billy Haines Style Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Burbank, CA
. They have an incredible curved back. These are great lounge chairs to decorate a space.
Brass
$11,500 / set
Pair of High Back Elegant Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of elegant high back chairs, dark walnut hand rub finish, with tufted square button back and
Chenille, Foam, Walnut
fine set of 6 Melchiorre Bega walnut and velvet high back dining chairs, 1950
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Rome, IT
residence in Bologna high back chairs, curved and sinuous shapes, saber feet refined wood details re
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century modern and brought a sense of bold, organic movement. This chair is a perfect example of
Fabric, Walnut
MCM Low Profile Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
, meticulously refinished in a rich espresso tone. A perfect blend of mid-century sophistication and modern
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs upholstered in black velvet. Crafted of solid wood frame stained
Wood, Velvet
$2,200Sale Price|24% Off
Barrel-Back Swivel Club Chair w Walnut Base in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, sculptural, and inviting, this 1970s Mid-Century Modern swivel club chair embodies the
Wood, Fabric
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
structure with slightly curved butterfly-shaped padded back, padded seat suspended on the pointed corner
Velvet, Walnut
$1,728Sale Price / set|28% Off
MidCentury Walnut Brass and Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
chairs are all made of walnut and have a very classic design with a curved wooden back. They also have
Velvet, Walnut
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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