What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

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.

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.

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.

Mid Century Pair Chairs

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Mid Century Modern Seating

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Maple

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 35 in

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs

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

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Cotton

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage style club chairs with red upholstery. Fun round saucer shape. Please confirm

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 36 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These Mid-Century Modern office chairs feature green fabric and a metal base. These chairs would be

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs

H 30 in W 30 in D 25 in

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair

By Century Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair

H 36 in W 39 in D 42 in

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued

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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

H 39 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair Mid-Century Plywood Beech Chairs

Located in Brussels , BE

Pair mid-century plywood beech chairs.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Pair Mid-Century Plywood Beech Chairs

H 30.32 in W 21.86 in D 19.3 in

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Jim Peed

Located in Countryside, IL

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair Each swivel chair

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair

H 26 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

By James Mont, Century Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in

Vintage Mid Century Steamer Chairs - a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a terrific pair of 20th c. steamer style arm chairs They are comprised of mahogany and teak

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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Mid Century Steamer Chairs - a Pair

H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

H 25 in W 33 in D 33 in

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of midcentury style club chairs. This sleek and comfortable pair rests on tapered

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Naugahyde

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

H 30.25 in W 32.25 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs

H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in

Pair of Mid-Century White Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Awesome pair of plush lounge chairs with a funky, snakeskin-like fabric. Oversized, cushy seats

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century White Lounge Chairs

H 26.5 in W 33 in D 35 in

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Tall Rattan Wicker Peacock Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of mid-century modern tall rattan wicker peacock style chairs. Chairs feature the classic tall

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Tall Rattan Wicker Peacock Chairs

H 58 in W 40 in D 28 in

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century

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

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Fabric

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

H 36 in W 39 in D 42 in

Pair European Brevets Steel Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Simple but stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern European steel chairs with a gray green colored back

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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair European Brevets Steel Mid-Century Modern Chairs

H 32.35 in W 17.125 in D 19.625 in

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman

Located in Trenton, NJ

Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

H 38 in W 28 in D 33 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric. Set of 2. Very comfortable.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs

H 34 in W 28 in D 26.5 in

Mid 20th Century Pair of Rush Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of wood structure chairs with woven rush seat and back. Antique condition, wear is consistent

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Rush

Mid 20th Century Pair of Rush Chairs

H 33 in W 22.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Dronten, NL

Laminated teak plywood pair of scissor chairs, made in Holland in 1958. More recent upholstery in

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs

H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs, circa 1970s. Iron frame with connecting rods finished with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs

H 38 in W 30 in D 24 in

Pair of Mid-Century Upholstered Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of wood and upholstery mid-century chairs. With great design.

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Vintage 1970s Argentine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Upholstered Chairs

H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.75 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs combines black vinyl with a rich wooden frame

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Lounge Chairs

H 37 in W 24 in D 27 in

Pair Mid-Century Swivel Nautilus Chairs

By Weiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs in the style of Vladimir Kagan for Weiman. Wild shaped

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair Mid-Century Swivel Nautilus Chairs

H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 34.5 in

Pair of Upholstered Mid-Century Designed Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Newly made pair of upholstered chairs. With great fabric and frame design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Mid-Century Designed Chairs

H 33.5 in W 26 in D 36 in

Pair of Mid Century chairs in inlaid wood

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of Mid Century chairs in inlaid wood Single chair dimensions 34 W x 95 H x 46 D cm

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century chairs in inlaid wood

H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Chairs, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of vintage Scandinavian chairs is an original design furniture realized in the half of 20th

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Chairs, Mid-20th Century

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Shaped Upholstered Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Mid-Century Modern style shaped, upholstered side chairs with a textured brown fabric

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Shaped Upholstered Chairs

H 38 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair Mid-Century Chrome "Spring "Style Chairs in Silk Velvet

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of springer style chairs with heavy chrome frame upholstered in beautiful silk velvet. Each

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Chrome "Spring "Style Chairs in Silk Velvet

H 34 in W 22 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs, Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century pair of lounge chairs recently imported from Italy. Newly upholstered in G P and J

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs, Pair

H 34 in W 29 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Club Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage pair of club chairs is upholstered in a rich brown vinyl that is complemented by metal

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Club Chairs

H 34 in W 32 in D 32 in

Mid Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

This mid century pair of club chairs have been expertly reupholstered in a soft oatmeal boucle

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, a Pair

H 29 in W 34 in D 30 in

Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair

Located in Wichita, KS

This pair of fabulous Chrome and Leopard Slipper Chairs are show stoppers. Original Chrome with

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair

H 27.5 in W 27 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair

H 29 in W 21 in D 25 in

Pair Mid Century 'Carl Jacobs' Chairs for Kandya

By Carl Jacobs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1950. Pair mid century 'Carl Jacobs' chairs for Kandya 1950's by Danish designer Carl

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Chairs

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Wood

Pair Mid Century 'Carl Jacobs' Chairs for Kandya

H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Mid 20th Century Yellow Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Mid 20th Century light Yellow Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Measure 28.5" in width, 35" in

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

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid 20th Century Yellow Upholstered Lounge Chairs

H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 35 in

Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of mid-century scandinavian cocktail chairs - 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs, 1950s

H 26.38 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs. Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century

H 28 in W 34 in D 38 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Chairs, 1970

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass chairs - 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Chairs, 1970

H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in

Pair of Ebonized Mid-Century Slipper Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of ebonized mid-century slipper chairs. Sold as pair. Piece from our one of a kind

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Pair of Ebonized Mid-Century Slipper Chairs

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 27 in

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Iconic and collectible chairs and mid century modern staple.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs

H 31.72 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs

H 15.5 in W 30 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Tyrolean Style Folk Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century set of twp of Tyrolean style side chairs. Sturdy, solid wood chairs that have elegantly

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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Tyrolean Style Folk Chairs

H 32.5 in W 14.25 in D 18.25 in

Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Chairs, Pair

Located in Summerland, CA

Mid century Modern red leather and Chrome chairs. Sold as pair. Bright true red leather nicely

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Chairs, Pair

H 31 in W 33 in D 21 in

Mid Century Shearling Chairs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs

H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Easy Chair, Pair

By Warren Platner

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Pair of vintage easy chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. Great high back lounge chair design with

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Easy Chair, Pair

H 39 in W 40 in D 33 in

Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs

H 30.5 in W 34 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs, Finland, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Pair of easy chairs from Finland, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs, Finland, 1950s

H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs

H 39 in W 25 in D 43 in

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era. In very good condition. The upholstery was recently

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s

H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Mid Century "TABOURETS A DOSSIER" Chairs BY GUILHERME AND CHAMBRON

Located in Chicago, IL

A truly unique pair of midcentury French chairs designed by GUILHERME AND CHAMBRON and expertly

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood, Down

Pair of Mid Century "TABOURETS A DOSSIER" Chairs BY GUILHERME AND CHAMBRON

H 26.5 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

Chromcraft Sculpta Mid-Century Star Trek Chairs, Pair

By Chromcraft

Located in Countryside, IL

Chromcraft sculpta mid-century star trek chairs - pair. These chairs measure: 22 wide x 25 deep

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chromcraft Sculpta Mid-Century Star Trek Chairs, Pair

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 25 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Scoop Chair, Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Countryside, IL

Milo Baughman style Mid Century scoop chair, pair Each chair measures: 24.5 wide x 31 deep x 30

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Scoop Chair, Pair

H 30 in W 24.5 in D 31 in

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Base Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of classic mid-century style club chairs with polished chrome bases. These vintage chairs are

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Base Chairs

H 24.75 in W 29 in D 31.25 in

Pair of Mid Century Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of mid century leather lounge chairs. Extra double comfy. Great patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Leather Lounge Chairs

H 31 in W 41 in D 41 in

Pair of Italian Green Velvet Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome pair of Italian green velvet Mid-Century Modern high back chairs after Marco Zanuso. Makes

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Green Velvet Mid-Century Modern Chairs

H 38 in W 27 in D 31 in

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Slipper Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak slipper chairs. Circa 1960's.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Slipper Chairs

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 26.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Contemporary Pair of Black Wassily Style Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

These pair of Black Wassily style chairs are up for consideration. The pair gives the same look and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Style Contemporary Pair of Black Wassily Style Chairs

H 28 in W 32 in D 27 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

/stylish chrome frames. This stylish mid-century pair is inspired by the iconic style of Mies van der Rohe

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 30 in D 34 in

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Mid Century Pair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century pair chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century pair chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 13121 antique and vintage mid century pair chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 81 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century pair chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco mid century pair chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made mid century pair chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Thayer Coggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Pair Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,220, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $138,733 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.

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 Pair Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
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.
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.
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.

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