How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

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.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

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.

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chairs

Basket Chair

Peacock Chairs

Italian Wicker Lounge Chair

Wicker Mid Century Metal Frame

Italian Modern Chairs 1960s

Italian Mid Century Cane Chairs

Rattan Or Wicker Chairs

Vintage Italian Wicker Furniture

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chair, Daniel R. Johnson, 1950s

$12,000 / set

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chair, Daniel R. Johnson, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Executed with slender iron frames and handwoven wicker seats, this pair of armchairs reflects the Brazilian modernist interest in structural lightness and material contrast. Each com...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Wicker Chair, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern

$7,000

Wicker Chair, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern

Located in New York, NY

Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Wicker & Metal Chair, Italy, 1960s

$1,600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Wicker & Metal Chair, Italy, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Wicker & Metal Chair, Italy, 1960s A striking example of mid-century Italian design, this 1960s rattan and wicker chair captures the essence of the era wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern White Wicker Chair by Rohé Noordwolde

$1,164

Mid-Century Modern White Wicker Chair by Rohé Noordwolde

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Bohemian wicker chair made by Dutch Rohé Noordwolde. The tangle of white braided willow toe forms a sturdy transparent foot and seat of this charming chair. It breaths both an Ibiza ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chair, Wicker, Gold, Italy, 1955

$1,369Sale Price|20% Off

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.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s

$3,750 / set

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Arm or Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s Pair of modernist wicker and cane chairs designed and produced in Italy in the second half of the 2...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

$4,900 / set

Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

These chairs were custom made by Century Furniture. They have custom made down filled cushions. The chairs are made of wicker and they swivel. These are very comfortable lounge chairs.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Iron & Wicker Hoop Lounge Chair

$795

Mid-Century Modern Iron & Wicker Hoop Lounge Chair

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare two tone woven split reed wicker lounge chair. All original, powder blue with white split reed woven into the chair. Wicker is first painted and then woven across a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Hanging Chair, Italian Franco Albini

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Hanging Chair, Italian Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1970's Wicker and Rattan Hanging Basket Chair. Can be hung in multiple locations at any height desired! Overall in nice original condition! Still very sturdy!

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Painted Wicker Rattan Pod Club Chairs - a Pair

$695 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Painted Wicker Rattan Pod Club Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Painted Wicker Rattan Pod Club Chairs - a Pair.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs

$1,034Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of two chairs was manufactured in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The chairs are inspired by the famous Cesca B32 model. In 1928, Cesca was the first caned sea...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs in Wicker France 1960s

$6,373 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs in Wicker France 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a charming pair of wicker slipper chairs, most likely originating from France and dating to the mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Italian mid century modern set of different wicker and black metal chairs 1960s

$6,049

Italian mid century modern set of different wicker and black metal chairs 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid century modern set of six different wicker and black metal chairs, 1960s Set consisting of six chairs with metal structure, seat and back with rounded corners, entirely i...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Wicker Stool 1950s Italy

$1,003

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Wicker Stool 1950s Italy

Located in Munich, DE

Lovely Mid-Century Modern wicker stool. Manufactured in 1950s, Italy. Executed in wicker and bamboo. Fair condition. Wear consistent with use and age.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern

$1,534Sale Price|25% Off

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 ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Peabody Wicker Chairs, Modern Wicker Chairs, Teak and Thick Weave

$5,750 / item

Peabody Wicker Chairs, Modern Wicker Chairs, Teak and Thick Weave

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957 Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates ...

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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Two Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Oak and Wicker Chairs, 1960

$2,655 / set

Two Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Oak and Wicker Chairs, 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1960 / 2 Chairs / oak and wicker / Brutalist / Mid-century A fine example of Belgian Brutalist design from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Ripple Weave Chair in Wrought Iron and Wicker

$2,668

Mid-Century Modern Ripple Weave Chair in Wrought Iron and Wicker

Located in Oxford, GB

The Ripple Weave Chair, A sculptural wicker woven chair that blends mid-century modern design with organic craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Steel

Pr. Mid Century Wicker and Bamboo Chairs by Calif-Asia

$2,200

Pr. Mid Century Wicker and Bamboo Chairs by Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of mid century wicker, bamboo, and wrought iron lounge chairs, marked Calif-Asia, possibly designed by Paul McCobb. The chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready t...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Embrace the unique charm of this mid-20th century hooded canopy side chair, expertly refinished to highlight its intricate rattan wicker craftsmanship. The chair’s tall, arched back ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy

$1,635

Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy

Located in London, GB

Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In very good condition commensurate with age. general expected signs of wear.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

$1,087

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

Located in London, GB

Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see photos.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker & Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair

$6,850 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker & Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair

By Francis Mair

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker with an Iron frame by Francis Mair c1960. Human form which is rare to find and in excellent vintage condition with minimal we...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s

$531

Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D Condtion: Good Material: Metal , wicker Color: Brown , black

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Wicker Basket Chair with Iron Legs

$3,500

Italian Mid-Century Wicker Basket Chair with Iron Legs

Located in Queens, NY

Italian mid-century basket chair with a conical form, supported by three iron legs with a small orange cushion.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wicker Lounge Chairs in the style of Isamu Kenmochi

$7,082 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wicker Lounge Chairs in the style of Isamu Kenmochi

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a sculptural pair of organic wicker lounge chairs produced in Italy during the 1970s and executed in the style of Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi. Char...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler

$1,038

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler

By Gian Franco Legler

Located in Milano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler, 1950s Elegant and sculptural Italian chair dating to the 1950s, featuring a handwoven wicker shell with ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Mid-Century Tossa Wicker Folding garden Chairs by Hilbrant, Italy, 1960s

$2,112 / set

4 Mid-Century Tossa Wicker Folding garden Chairs by Hilbrant, Italy, 1960s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of four vintage Hilbrant folding chairs, model Tossa, designed and made in Italy during the mid-century period. These elegant chairs combine a sturdy metal frame with beautifully...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian mid-century modern wood wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s

$944 / set

Italian mid-century modern wood wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s

By La Rinascente

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wood and wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage Oak and Wicker Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s Mid-Century

$1,829 / set

Vintage Oak and Wicker Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s Mid-Century

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by renowned artist Charles Dudouyt invites us to relive the charm and elegance of a bygon...

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set of 6 Mid-century French folding chairs in wicker and iron, 1960s

$1,050

Set of 6 Mid-century French folding chairs in wicker and iron, 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

These seats feature black metal frames combined with wicker weaving. The design is similar to the French bistro style or mid-century modern garden furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bas Van Pelt Easy Chair in Wicker for My Home, The Netherlands Mid-20th Century

$5,950

Bas Van Pelt Easy Chair in Wicker for My Home, The Netherlands Mid-20th Century

By Bas Van Pelt, MyHome Collection

Located in Utrecht, NL

Today, Bas Van Pelt’s designs are highly sought after by collectors and are considered important examples of mid-century modern design. Furniture pieces like this easy chair stand ou...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Wood

2 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs

$294 / set

2 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs

By Leg-o-Matic

Located in Dayton, OH

Two mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan backs with vinyl seat and metal hinges. Leg-O-Matic was a division of Lorraine Ind., ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Mid-Century White Wash Wicker Cushioned Lounge Chair And Ottoman

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century White Wash Wicker Cushioned Lounge Chair And Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century, white wash wicker, lounge, armchair with matching ottoman is perfect for lazy days on a covered porch, patio or sun room. The bent wicker construction features a high ba...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Style Bamboo, Cane & Wicker Children Rocking Chair

$795

Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Style Bamboo, Cane & Wicker Children Rocking Chair

Located in Miami, FL

Cute bohemian bamboo and cane seat children rocking armchair. The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun item for your kids. Great for decoration in Your Florida Sunroom. F-654-335

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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

Mid-Century Italian Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, C.1960

$1,734Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, C.1960

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, C.1960 In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message for an accurate shipping quote.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

John Risley Lounge Chair Original Vintage Mid Century Modern

$1,500

John Risley Lounge Chair Original Vintage Mid Century Modern

Located in Oakville, CT

Original vintage mid-century modern rare John Risley wicker lounge chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Colombo Sanguineti Wicker Chairs

$900 / set

Colombo Sanguineti Wicker Chairs

By Colombo Sanguineti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century vintage pair of wicker seat chairs by Colombo Sanguineti. Italian made wood frame chairs with ladder backs. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Woven Wicker Basket Chair, Iron Legs, Circa 1960s

$3,500

Italian Mid-Century Woven Wicker Basket Chair, Iron Legs, Circa 1960s

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century basket chair with a conical form, supported by three iron legs with a small orange cushion.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Brutalist Oak and Wicker Chair, Belgium, 1960

$1,327

Mid-Century Brutalist Oak and Wicker Chair, Belgium, 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1960 / Chair / oak and wicker / Brutalist / Mid-century A fine example of Belgian Brutalist design from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Mid-Century Woven Rattan, Wicker and Iron Basket chair, Italy 1960s

$1,180

Mid-Century Woven Rattan, Wicker and Iron Basket chair, Italy 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Whether nestled into a cozy reading nook, used as an accent piece to soften a contemporary minimalist living room, or paired with a matching mid-century table, this lounge chair is a...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Smoking Chair With Wicker Back and Seat, Europe, 20th Century

$4,750

Adjustable Smoking Chair With Wicker Back and Seat, Europe, 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This smoking chair reveals how European designers approached everyday furniture with an appreciation for both craft and nature. This piece combines classic elements with a more moder...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Natural Wicker/Rattan Mid Century Tulip/Barrel Chairs W/ Fishing Upholstery Pair

$1,670 / set

Natural Wicker/Rattan Mid Century Tulip/Barrel Chairs W/ Fishing Upholstery Pair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here are a sweet pair of natural wicker occasional chairs in an appealing mid century tulip or barrel design with an open base and openwork around the outside of the base and the mid...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid Century Set of Wicker / Rattan Table & Chairs By Noordwolde, Dutch 1970s

$2,326 / set

Mid Century Set of Wicker / Rattan Table & Chairs By Noordwolde, Dutch 1970s

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Set of Mid Century Rattan Chairs & Table By Rohe Noordwolde, Holland, 1970s This mid-century Rattan chairs and table crafted by Rohe Noordwolde in Holland during the 1970s exude an ...

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of Mid-Century Wooden Folding Chairs with Viennese Wicker Seats, 1960s

$821 / set

Set of Mid-Century Wooden Folding Chairs with Viennese Wicker Seats, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

2 Mid Century folding chairs with Viennese wicker seat.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Hoop Chair

$575

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Hoop Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the effortless cool of Mid-Century design with this iconic vintage hoop chair. A quintessential piece of organic modernism, it features a sculptural, deep-seated bowl meticul...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid century oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 4 - 1970s

$885 / set

Mid century oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 4 - 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Scandinvian oak and wicker dining chairs. Beautiful, elegant design Very good condition 1970s - Denmark Dimensions: Height: 90cm Width: 50cm Depth: 40cm Seat height: 45cm *Pric...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Vintage Braided Wicker Rattan Wicker Works Chairs, Italy

$2,500 / set

Vintage Braided Wicker Rattan Wicker Works Chairs, Italy

By Wicker Works

Located in Southampton, NJ

A very sweet pair of vintage Wicker Works white lacquered mid size patio or garden chairs newly upholstered in sky blue cotton. 1980's production, Italy. Excellent vintage condition...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

$3,400

Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 26.0"W x 23.5"D Seat Height (inches): 14.5"...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-cenrtury Lloyd Flanders "Loom" Wicker Springer Outdoor Patio Chair, Pair

$2,700 / set

Mid-cenrtury Lloyd Flanders "Loom" Wicker Springer Outdoor Patio Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a pair of newly restored Lloyd Flanders "Loom" chairs. Each chair is made from an enameled square tubular frame with a wicker seat. These iconic patio chairs are cantilevered...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman

$1,500 / set

Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman

Located in San Diego, CA

A fantastic "Boho" style sculptural wicker chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measure 31"D x 30"H with a seat height of 16"; the ottoman is 18.5...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor's Chairs by Peter Rocchia

$22,500 / set

Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor's Chairs by Peter Rocchia

By Wicker Works

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

$2,900

Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 14" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

$8,995 / set

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Portland, OR

This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Coastal Modern Pair Betty Cobonpue Barrel Back Wicker Lounge Chairs

$6,250

Fabulous Coastal Modern Pair Betty Cobonpue Barrel Back Wicker Lounge Chairs

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Coastal Modern pair of signed Betty Cobonpue wicker barrel back lounge chairs. These are very rare and hardly ever seen for sale in the marketplace. Betty Cobonpue, create...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's

$2,455Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's

By Roberto Mango

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's period. In the style of Roberto Mango. Wicker / Rattan / Cane woven basket shape se...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass

$1,100 / item

1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned US designer.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid-century modern wicker chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid-century modern wicker chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wicker and rattan. There are 2601 antique and vintage mid-century modern wicker chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid-century modern wicker chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-century modern wicker chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-century modern wicker chairs over the years, but those made by Tito Agnoli, Dirk Van Sliedregt and Poul Kjærholm are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chairs?

Prices for mid-century modern wicker chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid-century modern wicker chairs begin at $26 and can go as high as $44,200, while the average can fetch as much as $2,498.

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

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Mid-Century Modern Wicker Chairs

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
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.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
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.

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