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Sensational Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome Open Back Cube Chairs Mid-Century
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style open back chrome cube chairs. They are from Bernhardt’s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
ribbon designs that flow down the backs vertical sides. These two chairs are upholstered in a heavy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
back of the piece. The visual language of the middle of the last century appears in such
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub/Club Chairs With For Upholstery - Pair Vintage mid century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Open Frames in Wood and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
seat has a captivating back based on evenly spaced slats, providing the chair a sense of lightness. The
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Wrought Iron Wire Chairs with Upholstered Seat/ Back
Located in Doornspijk, NL
of this duo they also seem to invite us cordially to use their comfortable service with their open
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs in the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960’s High-Back Open Armchair possibly Selig
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Back Open Armchair with newly upholstered Cushions. Chair back has spindles that look great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Erwin Lambeth Open Back Lounge Chairs in Raw Blue Silk with Walnut Frames 1960s
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Dallas, TX
Priced individually but sold only in pairs. These open back low slung lounge chairs were crafted by
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Easy Chairs with Open Armrests by Slagelse
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
easily be by him. Open armrests in beech. Solid and sturdy construction. These chairs have copper coils
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Alsace Regional Open Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Alsace regional open back dining chair – various quantities available. This alpine
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with
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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Located in London, GB
Set of six Modernist dining chairs with curved backs and lacquered metal legs, designed by Franco
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century era. This pair offers an interesting design twist to make them stand out from the rest
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Chair by Branco & Preto (attr.), Brazil 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare mid-century Brazilian armchair is attributed to the design collective Branco and Preto
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970's. Newly reupholstered in a dual tone red with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chairs with Black Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of four circa 1970s chrome chairs feature distinctive open spiral-type
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Chairs by Branco & Preto 'Attr.', Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
pronounced lines of these chairs, the design recalls Branco and Preto’s quintessential mid-century aesthetic
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish high back lounge chair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

European Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs’ tactile details add a soft artistic element that is essential to mid-century European design
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Cantilevered Lounge Chairs, Augusto Bozzi
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern, cantilevered lounge chairs attributed to Augusto Bozzi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture created in this
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Grosfeld House Side or Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
sculptural open back of the chairs lends itself to the beauty of the fabric and curvature of the wood that
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood structure, natural rattan
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
elegance. In keeping with the mid-century modern tradition, the design of the chair is both minimalist and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish pair of very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Highback Chair with Open Wood Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
An outstanding set of four beautiful midcentury Adrian Pearsall style dining chairs with walnut
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
individualistic easy chairs reflect the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
changing cultures. These mid-century easy chairs show why. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six original French Modernist dining chairs featuring an open airy designed frame. Tall
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lightly splayed in the back in a characteristic Mid-Century Modern manner, while their warm colour
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Open-Arm Ebonized Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this rare lounge chair, model 4774, features an open
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Style Lexington Amani Beige Fabric Accent Chairs, a Pair
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Secaucus, NJ
minimal polished stainless-steel base to give Amani its strong lines. The open back and subtle angles
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable medium back armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansens
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, a charm that would likely be called ‘the mid-century modern style’. Even after decades, interior
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe. This pair of mid-century chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 6 Andre Arbus French Midcentury Woven Back Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
and back panels with an open "X" design (attr. André Arbus).
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wood, Oak

Set of 6 Mid Century Highback Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Set of 6 Paul Laszlo Mid-Century American Geometric Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century (1950s) American dining chairs comprised of 2 armchairs and 4 sides, sthe side
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in Sapphire & Platinum Fabric with Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
open U-form back, gently domed seat and straight conical legs in ebonized walnut. It has been newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
history of the Stoll Giroflex company dates back to 1872, when Albert Stoll I opened a simple chair
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé with Oak Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the midst of the swinging 1960s, a remarkable design style emerged, a kind of mature mid-century
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
An early Louis XV beechwood fauteuil (open armchair) (mid-18th century). The cartouche-shaped
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Beech

2 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side /Desk Chairs Attr. to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical side, desk or vanity chairs attributed to André
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
Set of four original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Mid Century Open Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century open back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century open back chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1597 variations of the antique or vintage mid century open back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 162 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century open back chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century open back chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century open back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Guillerme et Chambron and Alfred Christensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Open Back Chair?

The average selling price for a mid century open back chair at 1stDibs is $4,713, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $674,346 for the highest priced.

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.

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