Set of 3 Thonet Stackable Chairs – Vintage Conference or Dining Chairs, 2000s
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 3 Thonet Stackable Chairs – Conference or Dining Chairs, 2000s Set of three Thonet
Metal
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
Birch, Teak
IKEA Gilbert Chair – 1990s Vintage Stackable Dining Chair, Teak Plywood Seat wit
Located in Hannover, DE
IKEA Gilbert Stackable Chair – 1990s Design Classic Price is for one chair – 3 available in total
Plywood
Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel stacking bases. All chairs with glides. Signed and guaranteed authentic vintage Herman Miller
Fiberglass
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, Aluminum
Restored Art Deco Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chairs features square
Rattan
Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 14
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in Highland, IN
the director of design for Knoll in 1964. There he designed this model 1601 stacking side chair. He
Aluminum
1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
irregularities of paint, see pictures 6, 7 and 8). The frame have very light traces of wear. Chairs are stackable
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Verner Panton for Vitra "S" Stackable Chairs (8 available)
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Verner Panton's cantilevered stacking chair (1960) was the first single-material and single-form
Fiberglass
$595Sale Price / item|25% Off
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'DSC 106' Stacking Dining Chairs, c 1965, Signed
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and highly functional set of Italian stacking chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for
Metal
Green Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame made of cast aluminium frame, upholstered seat and back, covered with green fabric, still in original condition. Frame with patina and scratches. Upto 16 available.
Aluminum
Danish Stacking Chairs from Four Design, 1980s, Set of 6
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A set of six stacking chairs by Four Design, crafted with a strong emphasis on quality, durability
Metal
$4,600Sale Price / set|23% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stacking design reflects the functionalist ethos of mid-century modernism. A rare opportunity to acquire a
Metal
Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S17 Industrial Dining Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
S17 stacking chairs by Galvanitas. These Sculptural chairs are made for optimal comfort and heavy duty
Steel
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Wiesner-Hager, Franz Schuster, Thonet, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
by Wiesner-Hager in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). This chair was designed by
Beech
Modernist Up to Twelve Green Vintage Beech Stackable Dining Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) vintage dining chairs from beech in green color
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Stacking Dining Chairs by Gino Carollo in Red Vinyl
By Gino Carollo
Located in Buxton, GB
These vintage stacking chairs by Gino Carollo are a charming addition to any room, featuring a
Metal
Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Rattan
Vintage Set of (4) Sunrise Yellow Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs from France
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage Set of (4) Sunrise Yellow Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs from France, circa 1960's-1970's
Steel
1 of 4 Vintage 1970s Teak & Metal Stacking Chair, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
1 of 4 Vintage Stacking Chairs – Likely German, 1970s A sleek and functional vintage stacking
Metal
1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
set. Chairs show traces of wear on the shells and also the pillows show some spots (see picture #5 and
Metal, Chrome
Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gijs van der Sluis style stacking armchair exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century Modern design with
Metal
Pair of Studio Organic Modern Stacked Laminated Mixed Woods Lounge Chairs Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matching pair of laminated wood chairs as a sculpted work of art. It consists of layered mixed
Birch, Teak
1960s Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs in Teak & Black Enameled Metal
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Pyramid stacking chairs designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel exemplifies Dutch
Metal, Enamel
1960s Stacking Turquoise Fiberglass Krueger Metal Products Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
perfect in any mid-century modern space. They stack and would be a great addition to a game table or as
Metal
Stackable Aluflex chairs by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohne, Switzerland
By Hans Zollinger Sohre, Armin Wirth
Located in Almelo, NL
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohre in Switzerland in 1951
Aluminum
Set of 6 Vintage Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Teak - German Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice vintage set of 6 stacking chairs in the style of Series 7 from Arne Jacobsen. Unknown German
Teak
Roland Rainer, Set of Four Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech, Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four stacking chairs designed by Professor Roland Rainer (1910-2004) in 1952 and
Plywood, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1965, Verner Panton, Stacking Chair, Herman Miller, Second Edition in White
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
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...
Plastic
Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced
Bentwood, Plywood
2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood & Chrome
Located in Hannover, DE
2 of 8 Vintage Stackable Chairs by Casala Germany, 1970s Two chairs from a set of eight vintage
Chrome
Aluma-Stack Chair by Jack Heaney for Treitel - Gratz Co. Inc., 1947
By Jack Heaney, Treitel Gratz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacking chair designed by Jack Heaney featuring sculptural frames of tubular aluminum with black
Aluminum
Vintage Oak Stacking Chair by Carl-Ewert Ekström – 1960s Scandinavian Design
Located in Hannover, DE
– 1960s Only 1 available A beautifully restored mid-century oak chair designed by Swedish architect Carl
Oak
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown
By David Rowland
Located in Huntington, NY
Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown Recognized as the first stackable
Steel
$914Sale Price|44% Off
4x 1950's Stako Stunning Four Stackable Retro Dining Chairs in Original vinyl
Located in Markington, GB
gives them great mid-century character and everyday practicality. Dimensions (each chair): Height: 82
Wood
Vintage Lübke Stacking Chair, 1970s German Design, Dark Beech Wood & Mustard Uph
By Lübke
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Stacking Chair by Lübke, Germany, 1970s Only 1 available. Vintage stacking chair
Fabric, Beech
Cognac Brown Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Italian Midcentury Modern DSC 106 stacking chair was designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti
Aluminum
15 David Rowland Stacking 40/4 Dining Conference Chairs in Orange
By David Rowland
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic group of 15 stacking chairs, 40/4 chairs aptly named as youre able to stack 40 chairs in
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Six Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Stackable Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsens
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
Wood, Beech, Teak
Early Landi Aluminum Stacking Chair by Hans Coray for MEWA, Switzerland, 1950s
By Hans Coray
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic Landi aluminium stacking chair, originally designed by Hans Coray for the Swiss National
Aluminum
Set of 4 Stacking Chairs by Armin Wirth and Aluflex, 1950s
By Aluflex, Armin Wirth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth. Manufactured by Aluflex, Switzerland, circa 1950.
Aluminum
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in
Metal, Chrome
Set of 6 Wilkhahn Stackable Chairs – Beech Wood – Germany 1970s – Vintage Seatin
By Wilkhahn
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Stackable Chairs by Wilkhahn – Beech Wood – Germany, 1970s Price is for 6 chairs. A
Beech
David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chairs The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Rowland '40/4' metal stacking chairs for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974. An award winning
Metal, Chrome
1 of 4 SM Swing Chairs by Gerd Lange for Drabert, 1970s Brown Stacking Chairs
By Gerd Lange, Drabert
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of 1970s modernism to your space with this set of Swing chairs by Drabert. These sleek
Chrome
1971, Rodney Kinsman, for Bieffeplast, 2 Rare Red Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
scratches (#16 and #17) and some rusty spots on the legs. The chairs are stackable (#20). Also other omstak
Metal, Chrome
Set of Two Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame made of cast aluminum frame, upholstered seat and back, covered with green fabric, still in original condition. Frame with patina and scratches.
Aluminum
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very
Steel
$1,981Sale Price / set|55% Off
Walnut and papercord dining chairs by Molteni &C, stackable, 4, Italy 1990s
By Molteni & C
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, the Molteni&C chair collection offers an array of styles covering every function. Classic, mid
Papercord, Walnut
Set of 6 Industrial Stackable Chairs by Niels Larsen, Black Metal & Oak, 1960s
By Niels Larsen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of six industrial stacking chairs designed by Niels Larsen in Denmark, circa 1970s
Metal
$2,526Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1960's Germany
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern German Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz. Made in
Steel
Herman Miller Modern Stacking Armchairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Modern stacking armchairs or office chairs By Herman Miller USA, 1998
Aluminum, Chrome
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Chrome
Set of 4 French 1960s Stacking Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Alto
Located in London, GB
practical mid century design. As you can see - they can be safely and effortlessly stacked, if needed
Fabric, Wood
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Stacking Chairs, Model 1601 by Don Albinson, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Vintage Stacking Chairs by Don Albinson for Knoll, Model 1601, 1964 A striking set of
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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.
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