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 Stacking Chairs

Square Chair

Italian Stacking Chairs Set

Midcentury Modern Plastic Chair

Herman Miller Eames Stacking Chairs

Jean Prouve Style

Compass Chair

Flototto Chair

Series 7 Chair Arne Jacobsen

Mid-Century Sven Markelius Style Brown and Birch Stacking Chairs set of 5

$834 / set

Mid-Century Sven Markelius Style Brown and Birch Stacking Chairs set of 5

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Sven Markelius style two-toned stacking chairs with simple modernist birch frames and brown seats and backs. The chairs are stackable and also attach to one another. Good condition...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs for Wiener Stadthalle, 1950s, 100+ Available

$338 / item

Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs for Wiener Stadthalle, 1950s, 100+ Available

By Roland Rainer

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Keywords: Roland Rainer chair, Wiener Stadthalle chair, stacking chairs, bent plywood chair, mid-century modern chairs, Austrian design, Vienna modernism, restaurant chairs, event ch...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back

$400

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square seat with a stacked rectangular back.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

$292 / item

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz

Located in Voorburg, NL

Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned coloring with black frame. The backside of the shells are in darkbrown or wenge and the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll International 1601 Model Stackable Chairs by Don Albinson 1970s

$174Sale Price / item|20% Off

Knoll International 1601 Model Stackable Chairs by Don Albinson 1970s

By Don Albinson, Knoll

Located in Debrecen, HU

Mid-century modern comfort and durability – Don Albinson’s classic design!

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Kusch Walter Leeman Stackable Side Chairs

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

Six Kusch Walter Leeman Stackable Side Chairs

By Kusch+Co

Located in Pasadena, TX

A set of six mid-century modern side chairs designed by Walter Leeman and manufactured by Kusch in Germany. Chromed steel rode frames with ebonized wood seats and backs.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four White 'Acton Stacker' Chairs by American Seating

$900 / set

Set of Four White 'Acton Stacker' Chairs by American Seating

By American Seating

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique set of four Acton Stacker chairs by American seating. Comfortable and practical set of chairs for dining, office, or casual use. Chairs have a gentle rock to them by design....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

$765 / set

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Vintage Plastic chairs. Unknown manufacturer. Good condition. Metal chrome feet and plastic seat. Displayed price is for 4 chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

$638 / set

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Vintage Plastic chairs. Unknown producer. German origin. Year of production: 1974. Displayed price is for 4 chairs. Good condition. Metal chrome feet and plastic seat. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Industrial Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Galvanitas Stacking Chairs

$562 / set

Pair of Industrial Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Galvanitas Stacking Chairs

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of industrial Pagholz Galvanitas stacking chairs model S23 Thur-Up Seat by Elmar Flötotto, circa 1970. This beautiful design from the 1970s with solid black lacquered steel fr...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs, 1945

$2,280 / set

4x Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs, 1945

By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Bern, BE

Set of 4 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen. Made of beechwood. Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nie...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

$395 / item

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with compass base, dark chocolate enameled metal frame, and interlocking legs that can create rows of seating. In original conditi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

$1,990 / set

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Osvaldo Borsani Modus Chairs for Tecno, Stackable Design, Italy, 1978

$1,837 / set

Osvaldo Borsani Modus Chairs for Tecno, Stackable Design, Italy, 1978

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bari, IT

This model was presented in January 1972 in Cologne as the first product of the Tecno Project Center, an innovative initiative by Borsani that marked a change in the landscape of Ita...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

German, Set of five stackable dining chairs

$5,187

German, Set of five stackable dining chairs

Located in London, GB

c.1955 Wood, black frames, newly upholstered H77 x W55 x D50 cm

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modernist Philippe Starck Style Square Back Dark Stained Wood Stacking Chairs

$325 / item

Modernist Philippe Starck Style Square Back Dark Stained Wood Stacking Chairs

By Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Philippe Starck style dark stained wood stacking chairs. Great architectural lines. In original condition with visible wear, including minor scratches and chips, consistent with age ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs

$510 / item

1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs

By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s

$952

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Green Coloured Upholstered Chair, With Original Seat Cushion, Chrome Base And Labels 1980's Item has attribution mark to th...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair

$500

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair

By Bruno Rey

Located in Pasadena, TX

One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Six Stackable Chairs by Pagholz, Germany 1960s

$3,657 / set

Six Stackable Chairs by Pagholz, Germany 1960s

Located in Hellouw, NL

Some designs quietly shape the visual language of post-war interiors. These six stackable chairs embody that spirit, combining industrial efficiency with an elegant use of moulded wo...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Vintage 1950s Belgian Fibrocit Industrial Stackable Terrace Chairs

$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Vintage 1950s Belgian Fibrocit Industrial Stackable Terrace Chairs

By Fibrocit

Located in Haarlem, NL

Rare 1950s Fibrocit Industrial steel structure chairs. One of the first stackable and stainless terrace chairs, also known as the Belgian Tolix. Look how pretty this white-red Indus...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Kusch + Co Plywood and Chrome Stacking Chairs, Germany, 1970s

$1,090 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Kusch + Co Plywood and Chrome Stacking Chairs, Germany, 1970s

By Kusch+Co

Located in Debrecen, HU

A characterful set of four vintage stacking chairs manufactured by Kusch + Co in Germany during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen Denmark 1974 Plywood Hammer Stackable Chairs Set of 2 Refinished

$461Sale Price / set|35% Off

Fritz Hansen Denmark 1974 Plywood Hammer Stackable Chairs Set of 2 Refinished

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Love these chairs!! They are very comfortable as well as being stylishly simple. One of the chairs has the original sticker and both have the plastic leg holders on the bottom that a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Erla Sólveig Óskarsdóttir, EO 5400 White Stackable Bessi Chair by One Collection

$591 / item

Erla Sólveig Óskarsdóttir, EO 5400 White Stackable Bessi Chair by One Collection

By Onecollection

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bessi chair is a light, stackable chair designed by the Icelandic designer Erla Sólveig Óskarsdóttir in 2000. The compact, yet feather light, expression of Bessi chair unites minima...

Category

Early 2000s Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Stackable Plastic Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet

$1,837

Set of 4 Stackable Plastic Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of 4 stackable plastic chairs was designed by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonet and manufactured by STAMP in France in 1988. The chairs stand out with their geometric shapes ...

Category

Antique 1680s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

$395 / item

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

By Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Stackable Plywood Chairs by Ronald Rainer for Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956

$2,400 / set

4 Stackable Plywood Chairs by Ronald Rainer for Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956

By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Roland Rainer and Emil & Alfred Pollak for the Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956 Set of 4 Plywood "Rainer" chairs with a very nice aged patina A very functional chair that is light ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen

$450 / item

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 35 Multi-Coloured Stacking Tubular & Plywood Chairs by NF Mobilier France

$405 / item

Set of 35 Multi-Coloured Stacking Tubular & Plywood Chairs by NF Mobilier France

Located in London, GB

A set of 35 multi-coloured stacking tubular and plywood chairs made by NF Mobilier of France. They stack in sets of six safely. You would expect to find wear to the paint at the knee...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Bakelite Arm Rests

$900 / set

Set of Four Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Bakelite Arm Rests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gispen, the Dutch manufacturer founded in 1916, became closely associated with functional institutional and industrial furniture throughout the mid-20th century. Chairs of this type ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Stackable Chairs, Design by Preben Fabricius, by Interplast, Germany

$2,755 / set

Set of 6 Stackable Chairs, Design by Preben Fabricius, by Interplast, Germany

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This chair design by Preben Fabricius was manufactured by Interplast in Germany in the 1970s. The stackable chairs are made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic and show signs of wear d...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

1980s Stacking Chrome Tubular Grey Tweed Chairs

$1,400

1980s Stacking Chrome Tubular Grey Tweed Chairs

By Marcel Breuer, Steelcase, Knoll

Located in Bensalem, PA

Set of six chairs please look at pictures and video for overall detail feel free to reach out with any questions

Category

Antique 1880s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl

$896Sale Price|25% Off

MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl

By Krueger International

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid Century Modern Stackables Line folding chair and/or side table by Krueger comprised of a steel frame & red & black vinyl, Beautiful condition, keeping in...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Stackable Pine Chairs, German Work by Karl Klipper, Circa 1970

$3,628Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Stackable Pine Chairs, German Work by Karl Klipper, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 6 stackable chairs is made of pine. This is a nice work with curved seat and backpart which make these chairs comfortable with a great design. This is German work by Karl...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Plastic BA 1171 Stacking Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s

$1,759 / set

Set of 2 Plastic BA 1171 Stacking Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s

By Helmut Bätzner 1

Located in Hamburg, DE

Design classics in a special color. 2 Bätzner chairs by Bofinger in a bright yellow tone. The chairs are stackable.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Space Age Stacking Child Sized Red Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge

$800 / set

Set of 4 Space Age Stacking Child Sized Red Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge

By Casalino, Alexander Begge

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four child-sized Casalino stacking chairs by Alexander Begge, produced in the 1970s. Each chair is molded from a single piece of red plastic, forming a continuous sculptural shape th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Pair

$1,195 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Pair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic pair of Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass she...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set 8 Stackable Chairs in Chromed & Ecru Bouclé By K. Takahama for Simon Gavina

$7,923 / set

Set 8 Stackable Chairs in Chromed & Ecru Bouclé By K. Takahama for Simon Gavina

By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Roma, IT

I am offering for sale a set consisting of 8 "TULU" chairs, designed in the late 60s by the Japanese designer Kazhide Takahama for the historic company Simon Gavina. The "TULU" chair...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Vintage Pagholz Stackable Chairs, Industrial Dining Chairs, Germany

$1,261

Set of 4 Vintage Pagholz Stackable Chairs, Industrial Dining Chairs, Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 vintage stackable chairs from the 1970s–1980s, featuring molded Pagholz seats and backrests with solid beech wood armrests. Most likely manufactured in Germany. Price is fo...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Anonima Castelli DSC-106 Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

$1,550 / set

Set of 4 Anonima Castelli DSC-106 Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Designed in 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti, the DSC-106 stacking chair is one of the most famous chairs Castelli ever made. It has become an integral part of design history and features i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

$5,741 / set

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland

Located in Beirut, LB

The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the renowned General Fireproofing Company. This iconic chair is celebrated for its exceptional design,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

$2,195 / set

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 red teak toned stacking chairs with light gray enameled metal frames. One of our faves! Creative linking to make rows of seating. Good original condition. Similar chairs als...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Model 3107 Series 7 Stacking Chair Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen Germany

$1,860 / set

Set of 4 Model 3107 Series 7 Stacking Chair Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen Germany

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous set of four signed rare and gorgeous classic 3107 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs. Marked with manufactory mark. In used and still very good condition. A nice additi...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs

$2,499

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated steel stacking bases. All chairs with glides. Signed and guaranteed authentic vinta...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Chairs in Tweed Fabric

$1,800 / set

Set of Six Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Chairs in Tweed Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Set of six stacking DSS chairs, designed by Eames, for Herman Miller, having beige/ clay colored tweed upholstery, dark gray fiberglass shells, and metal legs. All are in very good...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 8

$400 / item

Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 8

By Knoll, Don Albinson

Located in Highland, IN

Important industrial designer Don Albinson, a Cranbrook peer of Charles and Ray Eames, Ralph Rapson, Harry Bertoia and Eero Saarinen worked in the Eames office as head designer for 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Chairs Set of 4, Fröscher Stacking Chairs, 1980s German Design

$1,490

Space Age Chairs Set of 4, Fröscher Stacking Chairs, 1980s German Design

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Space Age Stacking Chairs by Fröscher, Germany, 1980s–1990s – Design by Hartmut S. Engel (IF Design Award 1988) Price is for a set of 4 chairs. A striking set of Space Age ...

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lupina Stackable Chairs by Niko Kralj, 1970s Vintage Yugoslavian Design

$918 / set

Pair of Lupina Stackable Chairs by Niko Kralj, 1970s Vintage Yugoslavian Design

By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Beautiful pair of Lupina chairs by Slovenian designer Niko Kralj, dating from the 1970s. These distinctive vintage chairs combine molded plywood seats and backs with a tubular steel ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Teak and Birch Stacking Chairs, Hand-Crafted, 1962

$2,200 / set

Danish Teak and Birch Stacking Chairs, Hand-Crafted, 1962

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of Danish, teak and birch stacking chairs. Very solid somewhat like Chairs designed by Peter Hvidt. This model is slightly different with a different shaped back panel. Chairs ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

Stackable Dining Chairs by Stol Kamnik, Chrome & Plywood, 1990s

$160Sale Price / item|36% Off

Stackable Dining Chairs by Stol Kamnik, Chrome & Plywood, 1990s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Stackable chairs Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia Period: 1990s Materials: Chrome, plywood Condition: very good vintage condition.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs

$3,295 / set

1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs

By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs

$6,500 / set

Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Twelve

$6,995 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Twelve

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of twelve Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fibergla...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Eight

$4,995 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Eight

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of eight Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglas...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Ten

$5,995 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Ten

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of ten Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

$2,395 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of four Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

$2,395 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of four Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

$2,395 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Four

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of four Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger

$1,240 / set

Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger

By Thomas Tolleson, Krueger International

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage set of (4) Matrix stacking chairs designed by Thomas Tolleson for Krueger in the 1970s, showcasing muted pink molded shells paired with shiny chrome...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modernist Stacking Dining Chairs - Original by L.Ercolani.. Ercol /England

$2,499 / set

Modernist Stacking Dining Chairs - Original by L.Ercolani.. Ercol /England

By Ercol

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set 4 Modernist Dining Chairs.. Early production.. Retain original labels... Original finish and patina..Age appropriate wear... Structurally sound,, tight joints, no wobble..The out...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

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Mid Century Stacking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century stacking chairs available for sale. The range of distinct mid century stacking chairs — often made from metal, wood and plywood — can elevate any home. We have 363 antique and vintage mid century stacking chairs in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century stacking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century stacking chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Roland Rainer, Giancarlo Piretti and Galvanitas each produced beautiful mid century stacking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Stacking Chairs?

Prices for mid century stacking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century stacking chairs begin at $80 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,152.

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 Stacking Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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