Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Chrome Stacking Dining Room Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome stacking dining room chairs in the manner of Saporiti. Made in
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Chrome Stacking Dining Room Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome stacking dining room chairs in the manner of Saporiti. Made in
Chrome
Sold|$1,770 / set
Set of Six Beech Stackable Plywood Chairs Mid-Century, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six stacking chairs in the style of Roland Rainer, beech, 1970s, Germany. Mid-Century
Beech, Plywood
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Portland, OR
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern stacking chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960s. The
Steel
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Dimensions: 32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D Seat Height 17.25" Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
Chrome
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
Chrome
Set of Six Mid-Century Verner Panton Style Stacking Wicker Rattan Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, set of 6 Verner Panton style stacking wicker rattan chairs. Reminiscent of the Panton
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Fibrocit Stacking Bistro Chairs Metal, France, 1950s
By Fibrocit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of Fibrocit, stacking, bistro chairs, made in France
Metal
Set of Four Arne Jacbosen Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs, Made in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Arne Jacobsen, “Sjuan”, chairs, 4 pcs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, design year 1955, labelled, book
Plywood
Magnus Olesen Danish Mid-century Series 8000 Stacking Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stackable Series 8000 Danish chairs stylish curved beech wood, blue/grey linoleum seat designed by
Beech
Armin Wirth Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Swiss Stackable Chairs for Aluflex
By Arflex
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth. Manufactured by Aluflex, Switzerland, circa 1950
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Attiva Jerome Caruso Set 6 White Stacking Chairs 1960s
By Jerome Caruso, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning set of six, white metal stacking side chairs, designed by
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Set of 4 Yellow Shell Stacking Side Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of four, yellow fiberglass shell, stacking side chairs
Fiberglass
Set of Eight Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Clive Bacon Dining Chairs Stacking
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Contracts limited A good looking well made and comfortable set of Mid-Century Modern stacking chairs
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs by Adam Stegner for Flötotto – Set of 3
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 3 Stacking Chairs by Adam Stegner for Flötotto Design period: 1960s–1970s Price is for the
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Design Stacking Chair Set of 10 by Thonet, Germany, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design school / office / dining or kitchen stacking chair set of 10
Bentwood
Original Sven Markelius "Orchestra" Stacking Chairs, Birch, Swedish Mid-Century
By Sven Markelius, Bodafors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Orchestra" stacking chairs by renowned Swedish architect and designer Sven Markelius
Metal
Sold|$245 / item
Red Framed Stacking School Chairs
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking and Linking School Chairs with Funky Red Tubular Enameled Metal Frames. In original
Metal
Stendig Scandinavian Modern Stacking Chair
By Stendig Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern stacking chair designed by Stendig Co. in the 1960s. The piece is
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Magistretti Artemide Set of 8 Stacking Chairs Selene, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original set of eight, acrylic, stacking, "Selene" side chairs, by
Acrylic
Vintage Stackable Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto
By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs with a wooden base and molded
Wood, Plywood
Sold|$450
ICF Stacking Chair in Black
By ICF Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking, functional and thoroughly modern set. The chair is easy to use and store.
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold|$245 / item
Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of stacking and unstacking. Also available without hole and in other variations. Priced individually.
Sheet Metal
Sold|$175
Stacking Blue Canvas Camp Chairs
By COX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue enameled tubular metal frame with blue canvas seating. Visible wear to frame and canvas. More available.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Eames Herman Miller Leather Stackable DSS Chairs, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original set of four, DSS stackable side chairs, with leather seats on
Metal
Sold|$4,545
Set of Eight Cidue Stacking Chairs
By Cidue
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A set of 8 stacking chairs The structure in chromed metal covert in cognac leather Italy, 1970's
Chrome
Sold|$211 / item
Stackable Plywood Chairs Tubax Belgium, 1980
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
Molded plywood mahogany rare Industrial stacking chairs, square tube chrome legs, nicely grained
Chrome
1950’s Garden Chairs/Six Stackable French Garden Chairs
Located in London, Lambeth
A set of six rare stackable garden chairs wonderful shape and wear Mild steel Cc1950’s, French.
Steel
Sold|$269 / item
Chair, Stackable, 1970s, 1 of 5
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stackable chairs Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia Period: 1970s
Metal, Chrome
Robin Day Hille 'Hillestak' Stacking Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in Los Angeles, CA
separate back, secured within a beech ‘a’ frame. This stackable chair was relatively cheap and stylish for
Wood, Beech
Amazing Stacking Metal and Plywood Chairs
By COX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking green enameled tubular metal chairs with plywood seats and backs. Good original condition
Steel
Sold|$1,200
Rare Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chair
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare midcentury Wim Rietveld teak and black enameled metal stacking chairs for Ahrend. The sleek
Metal
Hans Brattrud For Hove Mobler Set Of Six Scandia Stacking Mid Century Chairs
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Norwich, GB
Scandinavian Mid Century set of six dining chairs designed by Norwegian furniture designer and
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$1,315
Set of Two Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two Rainer stacking chairs in excellent original vintage condition.
Beech, Plywood
Sold|$2,875 / set
Vintage Thonet Sof-Tek Side Stacking Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of nine Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. This set of chairs from the 1970s
Bakelite Stacking Chairs, France, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Brown slatted bakelite seat and back, on weathered green iron base. Manufactured in France, circa 1940
Iron
Sold|$1,560 / item
Thonet Style Stacking Bent Plywood School Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition! Stackable Mid-Century school chairs. Bent plywood slipper seat sits on an enameled
Metal
Sold|$1,650 / set
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Selene Stacking Chairs
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vico Magistretti set of 4 selene stacking chairs produced by Artemide. In very nice condition, with
Plastic
Sold|$245 / item
Prouve Style Single Shell Stacking Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Espresso Enameled Metal Frame with Brick Toned Seating and a Hole Cut-Out in Seat. Creative Linking to Make Rows. Some Under Welding Apparent. Otherwise Good Original Condition. More...
Metal
Sold|$1,722 / set
Austrian Midcentury Beechwood Stacking Chairs by Sonett
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian midcentury bright beechwood stacking chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Sen.’s Erben Vienna
Steel
David Rowland 40/4 Mid Century Bentwood Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By David Rowland
Located in Franklin Park, IL
David Rowland 40/4 mid century bentwood stackable dining chairs - set of 6 These chairs measure
Stainless Steel
Walnut Toned Vico Magistretti Style Stacking Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut toned stacking wood chairs lightly refinished with cylindrical legs and curved backrest
Wood
Sold|$400 / set
Set of Five Orange Stacking Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Redding, CT
Set of five orange stacking shell chairs. Fun and colorful for a dining table with children or an
Metal
Sold|$165 / item
MOD Red Kartell Style Acrylic Stacking Chairs
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fire engine red acrylic stacking chairs in the style of Kartell 4850 by Castiglioni, made and
Acrylic
Sold|$2,153 / set
Pair of Stacking Chairs, circa 1950, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of stacking chairs, circa 1950, Austria, design attributed to Roland Rainer. Plywood and brown
Wood, Plywood
Thonet Stacking Church Chairs with Book Cubby
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully constructed teak stacking chairs with black enameled metal frame and book cubby under
Steel
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Wood
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Wood
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Wood
Sold|$185 / item
Elmar Flototto Pagholz stacking chairs Germany 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large set of S22 stacking chairs designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz in
Metal
Sven Markelius Style Dark Stained Birch Stacking Chair
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightly refinished Sven Markelius style dark stained birch stacking chair. This chair has been
Birch
Vintage Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair for Kusch & Co, 80s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Mid-Century-Modern dining chair designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s. Iconic design
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Vintage Eames Stacking Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage Eames fiberglass shells chairs, mounted on stacking bases. The shells are nice and
Fiberglass
Sold|$175 / item
Vintage David Rowland Bentwood Stackable Chair 162 Available
By David Rowland
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage David Rowland bentwood stackable chair. We currently have 162 chairs available.
Metal
100 Elmar Flototto Pagholz Stacking Chairs Germany, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Original Elmar Flötotto school stacking chairs with plywood seats and chromed base. Approximately
Chrome
Set of 6 Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Kusch & Co, 1990s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of six Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s. Iconic design
Wood
Sold|$179 / item
Elmar Flototto S22 Stacking Chairs Pagholz, Germany, 1970
By Pagholz, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Large lot of 50 stacking chairs model S22 designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz
Metal
Up to 12 Austro Chair Stacking Chairs by Franz Schuster, Wiesner-Hager
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of up to 12 beautiful Austrian stacking chairs, designed in the 1950s by architect Franz
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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