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 Saddle Chairs

Spanish Saddle

Fredericia Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

Mid-century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather

$7,800 / set

Mid-century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather

Located in Oakland, CA

Comfortable mid-century lounge chairs, handcrafted from solid hardwood and featuring newly upholstered inner-spring cushions in a subtle brown-hued leather.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair in Saddle Leather & Steel, Mid-Century

$6,264 / item

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair in Saddle Leather & Steel, Mid-Century

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair For Cassina “A new kind of chair, made entirely of saddle-hide, often cloned today.” This is how Mario Bellini describes the best-selling Cab chair-armc...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

$5,270 / set

Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and exceptionally characterful pair of Spanish mid-century lounge chairs in original saddle leather and solid wood — stamped "Made in Spain" beneath the frame — representing o...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

$4,899 / set

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

By Thonet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid Century Modern, MCM Measurements: 15ʺW × 18ʺD × 33.5ʺH Some minor imperfections o...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Early Pierre Chapo model S24 Saddle Leather Chair

$3,034

Vintage Early Pierre Chapo model S24 Saddle Leather Chair

By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The Model S 24 Pierre Chapo dining chair is a masterpiece. Pierre Chapo designed this chair 1967 for his friend Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima. Made of oiled elm wood and black saddle leather...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Smoked Oak Frame, Black Saddle Leather

$7,175

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Smoked Oak Frame, Black Saddle Leather

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Berkeley, CA

With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Chair Set of 2

$9,337 / set

Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Chair Set of 2

By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A rare Pierre Chapo dining chair Model S11.Designed in 1966. This Version of the S11 comes with different minimalistic puristic joints. Made of elmwood and saddle cognac stretched ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Matteo Grassi Carlo Bartoli Model Carol Saddle Leather Chair Armchair

$1,167

Matteo Grassi Carlo Bartoli Model Carol Saddle Leather Chair Armchair

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Carlo Bartoli designed this armchair for Matteo Grassi. Model Carol. It can be used as office Chair also on the dining table. It is made of black lacquered aluminium and thick anilin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s

$2,960 / set

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s Angel I.

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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s

$2,960 / set

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s Angel I.

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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair

$2,545 / item

Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich tan leather. This practical and functional chair will elevate the look...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

Materials

Leather

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

$4,995 / set

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

By Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid Century Modern (MCM) Style Mid to Late 20th Century Plycraft Eames style lounge chair & matching ottoman composed of a molded ash plywood shell, 5 prong swivel chrome ba...

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Dining Chair Set of 3

$14,005 / set

Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Dining Chair Set of 3

By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A rare Pierre Chapo dining chair Model S11.Designed in 1966. This Version of the S11 comes with minimalistic cube puristic joints. Made of elmwood and saddle cognac stretched leather...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Piero Palange – G23 “Hoop” Chair in Black Saddle Leather

$3,950

Piero Palange – G23 “Hoop” Chair in Black Saddle Leather

By Germa, Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange

Located in Dronten, NL

A sculptural and architecturally poised G23 “Hoop” chair by Piero Palange, executed in richly patinated black saddle leather. The G23 is a masterclass in structural clarity and mate...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Vintage early Pierre Chapo Model S24 Saddle Leather Chair, circa 1970

$3,034

Vintage early Pierre Chapo Model S24 Saddle Leather Chair, circa 1970

By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The Model S 24 Pierre Chapo dining chair is a masterpiece. Pierre Chapo designed this chair 1967 for his friend Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima. Made of oiled elm wood and black saddle leather...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

$5,500 / set

Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of chairs might seem bold and rugged at first glance, however, at closer inspection, it is clear that the design is very well-thought-out; the lines are precisely sculpted,...

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Chairs in Saddle Mohair and Rosewood, Attributed to Forma, 1950s

$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Chairs in Saddle Mohair and Rosewood, Attributed to Forma, 1950s

By Forma

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, this set of six dining chairs reflects the disciplined clarity that defined Brazilian modernism in the postwar decades. Produc...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Italy Ox Red Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair 1 of 2

$3,501 / item

Vintage Italy Ox Red Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair 1 of 2

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These vintage lounge chair are rare Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It is the thick saddle leather that ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line

$1,652Sale Price / set|20% Off

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s JOs Custom Saddle Seat Walnut Windsor Side Chair

$688

1960s JOs Custom Saddle Seat Walnut Windsor Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

JOs Custom Walnut Windsor side chair. Excellent condition. Vintage of 1970s. Hand rubbed finshed throughout. Measures 17"W x 21"D x 36.5"H. Seat height is 18".

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

Materials

Oak

Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

$7,002 / set

Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet. The Classic Bauhaus chair. Frame chrome-plated tubular steel, saddle leather black Beautiful Vintage Condition. The saddle leather has s...

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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Matteo Grassi MG15 Office Swivel Saddle Leather Chair Armchair 1/2

$2,334 / item

Matteo Grassi MG15 Office Swivel Saddle Leather Chair Armchair 1/2

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This swivel office chair Model MG15 was manufactured by Matteo Grassi. It is adjustable in height and also with a flexible tilt angle. A rare Matteograssi Model The saddle leather is...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Black Saddle Leather Walnut Oil for Fredericia

$8,415 / item

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Black Saddle Leather Walnut Oil for Fredericia

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest calibre saddle le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Cognac Saddle Leather Oak Oiled for Fredericia

$7,315 / item

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Cognac Saddle Leather Oak Oiled for Fredericia

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest calibre saddle le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Natural Saddle Leather Oak Oil for Fredericia

$8,555 / item

Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Natural Saddle Leather Oak Oil for Fredericia

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest calibre saddle le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Modern Brass Leather Lounge Chair Saddle by McGuire Haybine

$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Modern Brass Leather Lounge Chair Saddle by McGuire Haybine

Located in North York, ON

Pair of modern brass leather lounge chair saddle by McGuire Haybine. Sharply designed brass geometric shape with a beautifully sculpted distressed leather and attached pillow all del...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

$7,002 / set

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

In 2016, Knoll introduced the Bertoia chair in a version featuring a seat shell made of thick saddle leather. This set of 6 chairs are bought in 2017. Designed by Harry Bertoia Beau...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964

$1,750 / item

Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Lounge chair was designed by Architect Rainer Schell 1964 It was produced by German manufacturer Franz Schlapp Möbel. Schell was a master student from Architect Egon Eiermann. T...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand

$2,495

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand

Located in Topeka, KS

We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: If you love this saddle chair from Bangkok we have additional interesting pieces from Bangkok listed here ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy

$4,466 / set

Pair Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Pair of Mario Bellini CAB 412 chairs, made by Cassina in the 1980s/1990s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vegetable tanned cognac saddle leather. This elegan...

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

Materials

Leather

Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available

$995 / item

Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available

Located in Almelo, NL

The weathered surface reveals the grain, age, and integrity of the material, embodying the soulful character of mid-century Alpine design. The chairs showcase a distinctive saddle-s...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet

$154,851

Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Located in CA, CA

An important set of twelve Jacques Adnet Dinning chairs of which two are carvers. The chairs are upholstered in black leather with Adnet’s signature white saddle stitch. Patinated br...

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Brutalist Saddle Chairs in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s

$5,950 / set

Set of 6 Brutalist Saddle Chairs in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Subtle tool marks and signs of age across the set celebrate the hand of the maker and reflect the authenticity of mid-century rural French craftsmanship. The stained beechwood has a...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Werner Biermann Dining Chairs in Oak and Saddle Leather, Arte Sano 1960

$7,300 / set

Set of 6 Werner Biermann Dining Chairs in Oak and Saddle Leather, Arte Sano 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

Professionally packed using protective materials Custom ISPM-15 certified wooden crates for international shipments Air freight or sea freight options available Fully insured door-to...

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

$35,000 / set

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

$4,551 / set

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Mid-Century Cantilever model S33 chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Saddle Leather and Chrome A striking mid-century modern set of chairs featuring a sleek cantilevered chrome frame p...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Biosca Set of 4 Chairs in Pine and Cognac Saddle Leather, Spain, 1960s

$9,027 / set

Biosca Set of 4 Chairs in Pine and Cognac Saddle Leather, Spain, 1960s

By BIOSCA

Located in Hellouw, NL

Biosca set of 4 chairs in pine and cognac saddle leather.A beautiful set of four chairs manufactured by the rather mysterious Biosca. What we also mentioned in the description of the...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Set of Six Chrome and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs Attributed to CY Mann

$5,500 / set

Set of Six Chrome and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs Attributed to CY Mann

By Cy Mann

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare set of six polished chrome and black saddle leather dining chairs attributed to CY Mann. According to the person that we purchased this from, they were originally purchased from...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ralph Lauren Style Pair Director Armchairs White Oak, Saddle Leather Brass Studs

$1,800

Ralph Lauren Style Pair Director Armchairs White Oak, Saddle Leather Brass Studs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of handsome and well-made director style armchairs. High quality construction and materials are evident. Frames are constructed of white oak in a natural finish. Seats and backs...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L

$6,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather, reupholstered. Also features solid walnut wood base and 2"inch shepherd round ball casters , ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

$1,050

Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

By Fasem International, Mart Stam

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Mart Stam S34 dining armchair by Fasem – Italy, circa 1960-70. Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Fasem Country: Italy Model: S34 arm dining chair Color: Tan cognac saddle leather ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Watermarked Black Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy

$1,746

Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Watermarked Black Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Original Mario Bellini CAB 413 armchair in black leather with purely cosmetic watermark damage. Visible as a vein across the seat bench and across the back panel. Photographed with a...

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

Materials

Leather

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

$3,100 / item

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Metal

Pine and Saddle Leather Arm Chairs, France, 1940s

$3,590 / set

Pine and Saddle Leather Arm Chairs, France, 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pine and saddle leather arm chairs, France 1940s. A striking pair of French armchairs in pinewood dating from the 1940s with original saddle leather seats, backrest, and large dom...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pine and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs, France 1940s

$4,650 / set

Pine and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs, France 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pine and Saddle leather dining or side chairs, France 1940s A striking pair of four French dining or side chairs in pinewood dating from the 1940s with original saddle leather se...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Abel Gonzalez Saddle Leather Argentina Safari Lounge Chair

$2,938

Abel Gonzalez Saddle Leather Argentina Safari Lounge Chair

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Abel Gonzalez Safari lounge chair Made in Argentina. Made in the 60ties. Oiled Cuban mahogany wood frame and skin colour saddle aniline leather. The saddle leather on the armrest ...

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Thai Rosewood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

$7,200 / set

Pair of Thai Rosewood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of elephant saddle style chairs crafted with rosewood in a distinctive Thai form, hand carved depicting elephants, which are a symbol of fortune, in an elaborate floral field, a...

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Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Bauhaus Era Minimalist Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair Armchair

$2,938 / item

Bauhaus Era Minimalist Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair Armchair

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A very rare german modernist armchair lounge chair. The Chair is something in between a lounge chair and an armchair. Minimalistic architectural and pure material design. The desi...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Eddie Harlis for Thonet ST 805 Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair

$4,085

Eddie Harlis for Thonet ST 805 Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Eddie Harlis designed this Lounge Chair 1959 for Thonet. Modell ST 805. A very rare modernist armchair easy lounge chair. Minimalistic architectural and pure material design. Black ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Solid Oak and Saddle Leather, Early Model

$5,560

Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Solid Oak and Saddle Leather, Early Model

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 for Fredericia Furniture, this iconic piece is crafted from solid oak paired with original light saddle leather, showcasing its timeless elegance. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Style Lounge Chair Walnut and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home

Unavailable|~~$3,500~~

Danish Mid-Century Style Lounge Chair Walnut and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home

By stille home

Located in Templeton, CA

The SH01 chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair White Oak and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home

Unavailable|~~$3,500~~

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair White Oak and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home

By stille home

Located in Templeton, CA

The SH01 chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modernist Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather by Walter Antonis, 1974

Unavailable|~~$3,104 / item~~

Mid-Century Modernist Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather by Walter Antonis, 1974

By Walter Antonis, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Mid-Century Modernist lounge chair designed by Dutch designer Walter Antonis for ''t Spectrum', collection 1971-1974.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair

Unavailable|~~$1,600~~

18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair

Located in Carmel, CA

18th century pine saddle seat and bow back windsor side chair in excellent condition. The saddle seat shape is very apparent from the view. The back spindles are gently tapered and i...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Camel Saddle

Unavailable|~~$402~~

Vintage Camel Saddle

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage camel saddle original good condition.

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Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Brasilian lounge chairs in wood and saddle leather, 1960's

Unavailable|~~$4,400 / set~~

Set of Brasilian lounge chairs in wood and saddle leather, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues, Angel Pazmino

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid wooden frames and saddle leather seating. In good oriiginal condition. One chair has a small repair to the wood. The leather has a nice patina.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Set of Lounge Chairs in Brown Saddle Leather by Walter Antonis, 1974

Unavailable|~~$6,536 / set~~

Midcentury Set of Lounge Chairs in Brown Saddle Leather by Walter Antonis, 1974

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Mid-Century modern set of lounge chairs (re-upholstered) designed by Dutch designer Walter Antonis for ''t Spectrum', collection 1971-1974.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Mid Century Saddle Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century saddle chairs available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all mid century saddle chairs available were constructed with great care. Mid century saddle chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century saddle chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century saddle chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Pierre Paulin and Charles Pollock are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Saddle Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $23,900 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 Saddle 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?
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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?
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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?
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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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