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 Spring Chair

Armchair Springs

Steel Line

Wrought Iron Spring Chairs

Outdoor Metal Springer Chair

Mid Century Outdoor Furniture

Russell Woodard Sculptura Chair

Karl Springer Onassis Chair

Spring Rocker

Elegant Swivel Chair, by Karl Springer

$2,900

Elegant Swivel Chair, by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful swivel chair, style of Karl Springer, on the picture it look like they is large black stain, it is the reflection due to the velvet fabric, the fabric is good condition.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s

$8,400

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in North Miami, FL

This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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

$4,800 / set

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 pair priced at 3800. Perfect side chairs or dining chairs. These are super comfortabl...

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Pair Of Signed Karl Springer 1987 JMF Lizard Print Leather Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair Of Signed Karl Springer 1987 JMF Lizard Print Leather Chairs

By Karl Springer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs Signed 1987 Pair of Lizard Print Leather Arm Chairs Brown Tones with Abstract Patchwork Accents In overall Very Good Condition with some visibl...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Side Chair Chrome Brass Leather, 1970

$3,800

Karl Springer Side Chair Chrome Brass Leather, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Vienna, AT

Regency style dining or side chair by Karl Springer, 1970 Great comfort chair, finely crafted Regency style dining or side chair by Karl Springer. Highly polished chrome plate over ...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM

$20,000

6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM

By Karl Springer

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of six iconic J.M.F. Chairs signed by Karl Springer, circa 1986. Features a minimalist design with embossed lizard print frame. The chair features a curved back and contoured s...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of 6 Karl Springer JMF Chairs, 1970s

$21,000 / set

Set of 6 Karl Springer JMF Chairs, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Raleigh, NC

Set of six Karl Springer JMF dining chairs, restored using antique Japanese washi paper from the early 1900s. The chair frames have been covered with pieces of vintage ledgers and m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Pair Of Mid-Century Parsons Chairs

$5,200 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Parsons Chairs

By Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Mid-Century Parsons Chairs. Offered is a comfortable pair of Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style Parsons chairs, cube chairs, club chairs or side chai...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Onasis Chairs by Karl Springer

$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Onasis Chairs by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Onassis chairs in Oak by Karl Springer. Updated upholstery in White Boucle. An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis Chairs, originally commission by Jacquelyn Kennedy O...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

$325

Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor green enamel Lounge Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Steel Scrolling Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

$325

Mid-century Steel Scrolling Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey and green enamel Lounge Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats

$25,000 / set

6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats

By Karl Springer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs upholstered in luxurious goatskin. These chairs come from a single-owner household and remain in very good vintage condition. The O...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin

Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair

$595

Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in the styl...

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair

$5,200 / set

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Enjoy the serene beauty of your outdoor space with this pair of elegant dark Forest Green cantilever Springer Garden chairs. This vintage patio chair pair features sturdy metal const...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Karl Springer Gold Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstery

$27,000 / set

Set of 6 Karl Springer Gold Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstery

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Karl Springer Onassis chairs with leather upholstery. The Iconic Onassis chair is one of Karl Springers most famous designs and the beautiful lines contour to the body perf...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-century Steel Round Streamline Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

$650 / set

Mid-century Steel Round Streamline Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey enamel Lounge Chair Set of Two.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Steel Flat Iron Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

$650 / set

Mid-century Steel Flat Iron Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey enamel Lounge Chair Set of Two.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair (Gilt) by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco

$1,950

Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair (Gilt) by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Vintage Karl Springer style Chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel. Loss and damage to the Applied Gold Leaf . Will require some restoration. As well as the creation/u...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner

$4,975 / set

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner

Located in New York, NY

This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs

$12,500 / set

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Full price included NEW UPHOLSTERY customer to provide the fabric. Pair Italian Mid Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B

$995 / set

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in...

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Palm Springs Swivel Chair

$6,000 / item

Palm Springs Swivel Chair

By Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Swivel chair by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, covered in durable green ultra suade. Very comfortable and perfect to curl up in.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair 'Gilt' by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco

$1,950

Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair 'Gilt' by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco

By Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful vintage Karl Springer style chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel. Applied gold leaf shows some loss as it stands right now.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$2,700 / set

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

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair

$250

Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 22.5" W x 25" D x 17" Seat Height x 24.5" Arm Height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Palm Springs Rattan

$600 / set

Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Palm Springs Rattan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Relaxation takes shape in this stunning mid‑century rattan lounge chair and ottoman set, crafted by Palm Springs Rattan.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1940s Side Chairs by Melchiorre Bega with Spring Seat, leather upholstery

$3,996 / set

1940s Side Chairs by Melchiorre Bega with Spring Seat, leather upholstery

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern , period 1940s, Melchiorre Bega pair of side chairs, in beechwood, seat with springs, original leather upholstered.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs with Spindle Arms, 1960s

$3,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs with Spindle Arms, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat

$3,290 / item

Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Feet in embossed gilded brass. Chairs of great image in the neoclassical style interpreted in the Mid-century modern period Already in the thirties and forties it was the Domus di ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Wicker Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

$5,499 / item

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Wicker Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Canvas Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

$5,499 / item

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Canvas Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Leather Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

$7,999 / item

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Leather Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in New York, NY

The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner

$4,975 / set

Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

MCM Model 90 "Riviera" Swivel Springer Iron Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Homecrest

$1,495 / set

MCM Model 90 "Riviera" Swivel Springer Iron Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Homecrest

By Homecrest

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1953 Model 90 "Riviera" high back black wrought iron springer Lounge Chair with matching ottoman by Homecrest. The chair and ottoman feature a rod frame design, with the chair having...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style

$5,671 / set

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style

By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new upholster Measures cm: D 76, W 76, H 40/82.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat

$1,475

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs

$2,925Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Matching pair of extremely comfortable Machine Age American Art Deco armchairs designed, circa 1935, for Lloyd manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963). Known a...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Bent Lucite Dining Chairs on Chrome Bases

$4,400

Set of 4 Bent Lucite Dining Chairs on Chrome Bases

By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern set of 4 bent Lucite dining chairs. Silver patten leather upholstery. Chrome X-bases.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Spring Cantilever Patio Chair

$395

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Spring Cantilever Patio Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Spring Cantilever Patio Chair.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bone Tile Mid-Century Modern Wall Console Table Vanity with Chair

$3,800 / set

Bone Tile Mid-Century Modern Wall Console Table Vanity with Chair

By Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern bone tile dressing table vanity with matching 22 x 23 x 39 armchair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone

Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs With New Ultrasuede Upholstery Set Of 4

$10,500 / set

Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs With New Ultrasuede Upholstery Set Of 4

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Amazing set of 4 custom order Karl Springer goatskin Onassis armchairs, newly re-upholstered in ultra suede fabric, lightly restored with some wear and patina to the leather due to a...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goatskin, Ultrasuede

Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair Lounge Chair, Signed, 1991, Gold, USA.

$4,665Sale Price|25% Off

Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair Lounge Chair, Signed, 1991, Gold, USA.

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair, Signed, 1991, USA. Gilt leather over wood tulip armchair. Signed with leather label, Karl Springer 1991.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ulferts Fabriker Sweden Teak Highback Easy Chair

$2,600

Ulferts Fabriker Sweden Teak Highback Easy Chair

By Ulferts Swedish

Located in Buffalo, NY

Ulferts Fabriker Sweden Teak Highback Easy Chair Mid Century.. spring seat.. finger jointed,, Extremely comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Metal Garden Mesh Rocker and Spring Chair

$2,600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Metal Garden Mesh Rocker and Spring Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

In the style of Maurizio Tempestini, a rare pair of complementary mesh and flat steel springer and rocking chair for indoor, outdoor, garden, porch or patio use. Wonderful design, sp...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Iron Garden Spring Chairs

$1,200 / set

Pair of Iron Garden Spring Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage iron patio chairs featuring spring-based rocking action for added comfort and relaxation. Designed with sturdy frames and classic lines, these chairs combine function...

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat & Back

$1,195 / set

Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat & Back

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron cantilevered lounge chairs in old black paint c1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Woodard Sculptura Spring Chair

$1,950

Woodard Sculptura Spring Chair

Located in Newtown, CT

Woodard Sculptura Spring Chair c. 1950. It is 32.5" wide x 31.5" high x 27" deep. Seat height is 12.5" high. Nice clean condition with rust showing through in some spots. All wir...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Woodard Sculptura Spring Lounge Chair

$1,950

Woodard Sculptura Spring Lounge Chair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Newtown, CT

Woodard Sculptura Spring Chair c. 1950. It is 32.5" wide x 31.5" high x 27" deep. Seat height is 12.5" high. Nice clean condition with rust showing through in some spots. All wir...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Woodard Andalusian Spring Chair and Ottoman

$1,750 / set

Woodard Andalusian Spring Chair and Ottoman

Located in Newtown, CT

Woodard Andalusian Spring Chair and Ottoman. As seen in catalog. The spring chair is 24" x 24" x 35" high. The ottoman is 24" x 24" and 17" high. Good condition, needing repainting.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

American Modern Goatskin "Onassis" Chairs, Karl Springer

$4,900

American Modern Goatskin "Onassis" Chairs, Karl Springer

Located in Queens, NY

American Modern Goatskin "Onassis" Chairs, Karl Springer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goatskin

1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2

$3,895 / item

1970s Parchment Console Desk and Chair, Set of 2

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table and chair you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Lucite Dining Chairs Square Dining Table on Single Pedestal Base

$6,200 / set

Set of 4 Lucite Dining Chairs Square Dining Table on Single Pedestal Base

By Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern scallop shape back set of four chairs and matching dining table set. Chair dimensions: 19 x 18 x 39 x 17.5.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs

$3,995 / set

MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs

By Homecrest

Located in Topeka, KS

We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa, Mid-20th century. Outdoor dining EXTRORDINAIRE!!!

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

Materials

Metal

Meadowcraft Dogwood Garden Patio Poolside Spring Seat Lounge Chair

$395

Meadowcraft Dogwood Garden Patio Poolside Spring Seat Lounge Chair

By Meadowcraft

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron and metal mesh spring seat lounge chair by Meadowcraft, in the Dogwood pattern, circa 1950 - 1960's. The chair is in very good, original estate condition, showing only l...

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Four Vintage Meadow Craft Floral and Leaf Coil Spring Chairs

$2,540 / set

Four Vintage Meadow Craft Floral and Leaf Coil Spring Chairs

By Meadowcraft

Located in Omaha, NE

Create a relaxing and comfortable outdoor seating area with these beautiful vintage Meadow Craft wrought iron coil spring barrel chairs. Crafted from high-quality wrought iron, thes...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pr. Cantilevered Spring Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chairs att. to Woodard

$500 / set

Pr. Cantilevered Spring Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chairs att. to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pr. vintage garden, patio, poolside cantilevered lounge chairs attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1960/70's. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with a continuous...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Meadow Craft collection wrought-iron Coil Spring Barrel Chairs w/ Table

$2,440 / set

Vintage Meadow Craft collection wrought-iron Coil Spring Barrel Chairs w/ Table

By Meadowcraft

Located in Omaha, NE

Create a relaxing and comfortable outdoor seating area with these beautiful vintage Meadow Craft wrought iron coil spring barrel chairs and 60 inch wrought iron table. Crafted from ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Mid Century Spring Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century spring chair for your home. Each mid century spring chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century spring chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century spring chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century spring chair over the years, but those crafted by Karl Springer, Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Spring Chair?

A mid century spring chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $44,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Century Spring Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
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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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