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Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Mid-Century Modern vintage Danish lounge chair. A sturdy teak frame supports ample plush
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Wood
1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Faleschini for Pace Tucroma Leather Chairs
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
support to ensure you are sitting in the utmost comfort. The chair stands on a sturdy metal frame with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This metal garden lounge chair is a sitting machine from the 1950s.
It is a great design and very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
, Mid to Late 20th Century.
Double your pleasurable seating experience with this pair of magnificent
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s. These chairs have an ergonomic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vittorio Nobili Walnut and Velvet Italian Mid-century Chairs, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Rome, IT
Simple materials but fantastic and unique design for these 4 chairs by Vittorio Nobili. Truly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
!” -Erma Bombeck…. Well, no need to worry!! We have the perfect Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for you
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
H 38 in W 33 in D 33.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sturdy Country Rustic Chairs Chestnut Polished to Wax, Straw
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set four Mid-Century Modern sturdy country rustic chairs in chestnut wood, polished to wax, sitting
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge chair with ottoman by Cisco Home. This piece is made from a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Buffa Italian mid century lounge chair
Italy, circa 1950’s
This chair is equal parts comfy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Italy 18th Century Walnut Dining Armchair with Cane Sitting
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and not usual armchair was hand carved in solid walnut, in the 18th century in the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Leather Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These mid-century modern Danish Leather lounge chairs are a stunning combination of classic Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Chair in Wood, Iron and Leather, by Michel Arnoult, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The chair designed by Michel Arnoult, a pivotal figure in the mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
H 48.63 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-06-A Armless Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that chair. No wooden parts got replaced.
This
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Danish Oak Wingback Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Portland, OR
ultra comfortable for use as fireside chairs or in a sitting room. With whimsical detailing throughout
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, it also serves its functional role by providing great sitting comfort.
Though many mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century 70s Iconic "Acton Stacker" Turquoise Textile, Chrome Chairs-Set of 5
By Hugh Acton
Located in Madison, WI
contemporary, modern, postmodern, or Mid Century space.
Good vintage condition, all original.
These iconic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Design Low Side Chair, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style Design Palissander Hardwood Stool Chair. Made in the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that chair. No wooden parts got
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 19.89 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each part is authentic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.35 in W 23.04 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-08-A Armless Easy Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cord
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Girafa" Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1986
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Girafa chair, designed by Italian-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi in 1986, is a distinctive
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Lounge Chairs, White Linen, India, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Teak
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Chico Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues to Mr. Bloch Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
- Chico Chairs. As you indulge in the sheer pleasure of sitting upon these masterfully designed chairs
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 20.48 in
1960 Chair in Natural Oak with Metal Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
the original design. 1960 Chair was designed by mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1960
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
1960 Chair in Black Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Munich.
1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural oak.
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of low lounge chairs with dark walnut toned wood frames and upholstered bottom and curved
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Design Low Side Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design low chair set of 2 in the style of Augusto Bozzi. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s.
Iconic rocking chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Six Chairs in wood of beech, by I.S.A. Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern six chairs ISA Bergamo, beech shaped, with sitting pressed and grooved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.4 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in
Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid-century rolling swivel lounge / slipper chairs, Baughman Style
Low profile pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage PEACOCK CHAIR Oak Wood With Cord Seating Mid Century Modern
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is A Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Design, The "Peacock Chair". This Peacock Chair Is Of Oak Wood
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Ash
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
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
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 31.7 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Predecessor of the Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivelling and turnable lounge chair, extremely comfortable. Presumable a predecessor of the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
/chairs likely date back to the mid-20th century when there was a trend for incorporating whimsical and
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
Pair of chunky
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, European mid-century
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs with Open Arms
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. Nice deep sitting comfy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs.
Beautiful and unique shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Italian Mid Century Wingback Chairs in Hand Sewn Champagne Shearling c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
pieces, this set of Italian Mid Century Modern Wingback Chairs will grab your attention. Like a cuddly
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare mid-19th century English country
Tavern chair, or high clerks chair, having
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 34 in D 32.25 in
Dutch Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for UMS Pastoe
By Pastoe, Jan van Grunsven
Located in Berlin, DE
Dutch Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for UMS Pastoe
This very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of eight vintage mid-century dining chairs, showcasing expert
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
By Franz Schuster, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs from beech and plywood in bicolor
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 19.1 in D 21.07 in
Mid-Century Modern Off White Tone on Tone Stripe Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Elegant Mid-Century Modern lounge club chair with off white tone on tone textured stripe upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 23.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century design history.
This model, like many of Malmsten’s “count chairs”, it is a simplified
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 29.34 in
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Fritz Neth for Correcta Germany 1950s
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern lounge easy chairs. Designed by Fritz Neth
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
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Mid Century Sitting Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century sitting chair for your home. Each mid century sitting chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a mid century sitting chair, we have 1056 options in-stock, while there are 91 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century sitting chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century sitting chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Afra & Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful mid century sitting chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Sitting Chair?
A mid century sitting chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,202, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $2,320,072.
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 Sitting Chair
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some 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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