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 Strap Chairs

Vinyl Strap Furniture

Chair Woven Leather Straps

Tomlinson Sophisticate

Jens Risom For Knoll

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Beech with New Canvas Straps

$4,730 / set

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Beech with New Canvas Straps

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Beech with New Canvas Straps, 1960s A refined pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century lounge chairs from the 1960s, crafted in solid beech...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Four French Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chairs Attributed to Jacques Adnet

$3,450 / item

Four French Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chairs Attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

4 Rare, French Midcentury Modern leather strap side chairs or luggage racks attributed to Jacques Adnet. These multi-functional pieces embody a unique, sober, modern aesthetic and ar...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen

$3,300

Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant, Scandinavian Mid-century Organic Modern Design Bentwood and Leather lounge / club / slipper chair attributed to Borge Mogensen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair

$1,100

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern collapsible rocking chair with leather straps.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Vintage Modern Leather Safari Chair

$2,750

Mid Century Vintage Modern Leather Safari Chair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Low Mid Century Modern Leather Chair with Straps on back.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

$2,200 / set

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

By Finn Andersen, Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional pair of mid-century modern barrel lounge chairs designed by Finn Andersen for Selig, featuring sleek chrome strap frames paired with sculptural barrel-form seating.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Mexican Hand Carved Leather Webbed Chair Spratling Attributed 1960

$3,500

Mid Century Mexican Hand Carved Leather Webbed Chair Spratling Attributed 1960

By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA, William Spratling

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century leather strap chair attributed to William Spratling Crafted for Artes de Mexico Internacionales, S.A circa 1960 Hand carved frame with backrest cut-out detail Webbed lea...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs

$3,419

A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Faux Bamboo & Stitched Tan Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Chair in the style of Maison...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier

$6,770 / set

French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical black leather strap lounge / slipper chair and ottoman / stool attributed to Pierre Lottier featuring a solid hard wood frame constructed in a ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Modern Neoclassical Black Leather Strap Chairs Attributed Pierre Lottier

$8,500 / set

Pair of Modern Neoclassical Black Leather Strap Chairs Attributed Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical black leather strap lounge or slipper chairs attributed to Pierre Lottier.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Pierre Lottier

$3,470

Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

A single Spanish Midcentury Modern Neoclassical leather strap slipper chair in black leather with each strap interlaced with each other. The beautiful lines and form are complimented...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Style Tan Leather Lounge Chair With Squared Metal Frame & Straps

$3,610Sale Price / set|20% Off

Arne Norell Style Tan Leather Lounge Chair With Squared Metal Frame & Straps

By Arne Norell, Merrow Associates, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Arne Norell Style Tan Leather Lounge Chair With An Open Metal Frame, Complete With Brown Leather Rear Straps Evoking the style and clean lines of Merrow Associates, Olivier Mourgu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Milo Baughman Chrome & Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

$7,500 / set

Set of 8 Milo Baughman Chrome & Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of 8 Milo Baughman dining chairs featuring polished chrome frames and leather strap seats—clean, architectural, and endlessly cool.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

$3,600 / set

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

By Selig, Finn Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish pair of lounge chairs with exposed chrome strap frames and tweed upholstered seats and backs. Extremely well constructed, in very good original condition, upholstery sho...

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

Pierre Lottier Cigar Leather Strap Slipper Lounge Chair 1960s MCM Blonde Tan

$1,851

Pierre Lottier Cigar Leather Strap Slipper Lounge Chair 1960s MCM Blonde Tan

By Pierre Lottier

Located in London, GB

A stunning and rare beech wood and cigar leather strap slipper chair in lovely condition. Attributed to Pierre Lottier for Valenti in the early 1960’s, this gorgeous low lounge chair...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

20th Century Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs with Straps and Cushions

$3,900 / set

20th Century Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs with Straps and Cushions

Located in Miami, FL

20th century vintage Danish teak armchairs with straps and cushions This is unique Danish armchairs features a sturdy teak frame, straps back and seat, very comfortable seating. Vin...

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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Collectors item leather steel straps Lounge Chair Set by Jan Van Opzeeland, 3pcs

$10,671Sale Price / set|20% Off

Collectors item leather steel straps Lounge Chair Set by Jan Van Opzeeland, 3pcs

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This lounge set by Jan van Opzeeland (founder of Dutch design company), by Score International, is a true collectors item, since only 10 pieces where made. This set was the no.0 (pr...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs

$2,742 / set

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs The Chairs, 2 carver chairs with wide pine arm rests and a matching four, all have tall straight back rests and an easily r...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides

$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides

By Tomlinson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This was a limited production Mid-Century Modern series. United States, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Miraculous Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

$72,500 / set

Miraculous Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This l...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

$84,000 / set

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This l...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

$7,800 / set

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An enviable set of vintage oak and leather strap dining armchairs having heavy woven leather straps in the style and manner of Jens Risom for Knoll. Beautiful from both the front and...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Miraculous Set of 8 Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958

$49,500 / set

Miraculous Set of 8 Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An i...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson

$105,000 / set

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large set of rare examples is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two '2' Italian Patinaed Metal and Leather Strap Armchairs, c. 1970s

$8,800 / set

Set of Two '2' Italian Patinaed Metal and Leather Strap Armchairs, c. 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

Shape, patina, age and elements on occasion exist in concert to create a truly memorable piece. When this moment comes, why limit yourself to only one? This set of two chairs is c...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs

$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic set of four rare Mid-century modern style dining armchairs featuring thick woven, or webbed leather strap back and seats in the style and manner of Jens Risom for Knoll. Th...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6

By Tropitone

Located in Topeka, KS

This is a lovely set of six mid-century modern outdoor dining chairs by Tropitone comprised of fabulous weather resistant ivory painted aluminum frames and uv-resistant vinyl back an...

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

$3,240 / set

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Located in Omaha, NE

A striking and substantial mid-century modern outdoor bistro set dating to the 1950s–1960s. This set features four heavy-gauge stamped steel dining chairs paired with a coordinating ...

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

Materials

Steel

French Mid Century Garden Chairs Scrolled Wrought Iron Strap Set of 3 Grey 1950s

$2,331 / set

French Mid Century Garden Chairs Scrolled Wrought Iron Strap Set of 3 Grey 1950s

Located in London, GB

An extremely attractive and effortlessly chic set of three Mid Century French wrought iron garden chairs in wonderful, refinished condition.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Moder

$12,000 / set

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Moder

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Patinaed Leather Strap Armchair / Desk Chair / Side Chair Italy, 1970s

$4,375

Italian Patinaed Leather Strap Armchair / Desk Chair / Side Chair Italy, 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

Shape, patina, age and elements on occasion exist in concert to create a truly memorable piece. Why only stare when this chair can be yours? The chair is constructed from a solid al...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs

$975 / set

Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of four wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside dining chairs. Te chairs have metal strap backs, and metal mesh seats. All four are in very fine, original, clean and ...

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

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum & Vinyl Strap Patio Chairs & Ottomans

$1,900 / set

Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum & Vinyl Strap Patio Chairs & Ottomans

By Brown Jordan

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A set of 3 ottomans and 3 arm chairs by Brown Jordon. Brown webbing over putty color aluminum frames. Each labeled "Brown Jordan". No breaks, repairs or damage to frames or webbing. ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Belt Strap Leather Arm Chairs by Alberto Marconetti

$5,500 / set

Italian Belt Strap Leather Arm Chairs by Alberto Marconetti

By Alberto Marconetti

Located in Denton, TX

A pair of side chairs by Italian designer Alberto Marconetti, Italian, 1960s. Design .crafted in Iron, oak, leather. Sculpted oak and iron with iron hooks and rings as accents. Bas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

French Faux Bamboo Folding Chair and Ottoman with Iron Straps, Midcentury

$4,995

French Faux Bamboo Folding Chair and Ottoman with Iron Straps, Midcentury

Located in Atlanta, GA

This type of seating draws from 19th-century campaign and jardin d’hiver traditions but was widely revisited in the mid-20th century for casual interiors, sunrooms, and terrace setti...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Pr. Romantic Art Deco Garden Patio Metal Strap Lounge Chairs

$975 / set

Pr. Romantic Art Deco Garden Patio Metal Strap Lounge Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Art Deco metal lounge chairs, suitable for garden, patio, poolside, or sunroom use. These unusual chairs feature a tubular metal frame with wrought iron foliate decorations, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Horse Head Iron and Leather Strap Chairs, MCM (Two Pairs Avail

$2,800 / set

Pair of Vintage Horse Head Iron and Leather Strap Chairs, MCM (Two Pairs Avail

Located in West Palm Beach, US

A distinctive pair of vintage armchairs from the mid 20th century featuring wrought iron frames with sculpted horse head finials at the armrests.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ironstone

Kantan Outdoor Lounge Chair Brown Jordan Suncloth White Strap Lounge Set of 4

$4,650 / set

Kantan Outdoor Lounge Chair Brown Jordan Suncloth White Strap Lounge Set of 4

By Brown Jordan, Tadao Inouye

Located in Rochester, NY

Brown Jordan Kantan aluminum suncloth lounge chairs. Designed by Tadao Inouye. These are gorgeous as occasional accent chairs, dining or lounge chairs. All straps are intact, the s...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s

$1,840

Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

This chair is originally upholstered with woven canvas straps and fabric cushion and has an elegant oak frame.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oak

Set of Four Wrought Iron and Plastic Strap Garden Patio Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Wrought Iron and Plastic Strap Garden Patio Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish set of four garden, patio chairs. These chairs have wrought iron frames with plastic strap seats and backs. All are in good structural condition, all show cosmetic wear, norm...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair

$3,995 / set

1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair

By Ficks Reed

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of 1970s Ficks Reed High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs with great patina and very good condition with strong , double layer wicker backs. The chairs stand 45....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Rattan

Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960

$1,800

Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960

By Luther Conover

Located in Chicago, IL

Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original. Measures 26.5" wide, 24" deep, 30" tall, seat height 15", seat width 24", seat depth 22"

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

$8,850 / set

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

By Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

1960s Black & White Reclining Lounge & Chair Set

$6,500 / set

1960s Black & White Reclining Lounge & Chair Set

By Richard Schultz, Samsonite, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in Bensalem, PA

One of a kind, original mid-century set of four re-strapped chairs two arm chairs, and two reclining lounge chairs.

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Strap Lounge Chair in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

Unavailable|~~$3,495~~

Mid-Century Strap Lounge Chair in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Chicago, IL

Remarkable mid-century lounge chair in the style of T.H, Robsjohn Gibbings in black lacquer sculptural wood frame with criss cross straps, bronze nail heads in the back, newly uphols...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Francois Carre Strap Iron Folding Chairs - Set of 3

Unavailable|~~$1,392 / set~~

Francois Carre Strap Iron Folding Chairs - Set of 3

By Francois Carre

Located in Evans, GA

Incredible set of 3 Francois Carre folding chairs! These beauties are in excellent sitting/working condition and will grace any area. The folding mechanisms are all extremely smooth ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1930s Leather Strapped Sling Chairs

Unavailable|~~$2,400 / set~~

Pair of 1930s Leather Strapped Sling Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1930s sling chairs constructed with woven brown leather straps, metal nail head trim, and carved wood bases with bottom vase turned stretchers. Origin unknown. Please note of w...

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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Strap Lounge Chair T H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Unavailable|~~$2,800~~

Strap Lounge Chair T H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Allentown, PA

A single Gibbing's web strap seat open arm lounge chair for Widdicomb. Slip cushion base and fixed cushion top. Original fabric golden color, Maple wood frame, circa 1958.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Woodard Strap Chairs

Unavailable|~~$5,800 / set~~

Pair of Woodard Strap Chairs

Located in Kensington, MD

Strap design lounge chairs. Recently stripped, zinc coated and powder coated in flat black View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com

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

Materials

Steel

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery & Beech Bentwood Frame

Unavailable|~~$1,371~~

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery & Beech Bentwood Frame

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Bruno Mathsson style chair with cream woven strap upholstery & beech bentwood frame. Stamped to underneath of frame.

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Unavailable|~~$438 / item~~

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Located in London, GB

The Fretstool by Kwaku Boateng, is part of the 'Fretwork' collection – debuted by Triqis Studio at the London Design Festival, 2024. The Fretwork collection is inspired by the Ginge...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Pair Mid Century Italian Black Metal Chairs With Red Leather Straps

Sold|~~$2,295~~

Pair Mid Century Italian Black Metal Chairs With Red Leather Straps

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1960s pair of Italian armless chairs with black metal frames and leather strap supports on the backs and seats. Seats are 17.25” high and 15.5” deep. Sold and priced as a pair.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Leather Strap Ebonized Back Mid-Century Modern Pace Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$2,895 / set~~

Set of 8 Leather Strap Ebonized Back Mid-Century Modern Pace Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic set of Pace, Italian-made dining chairs. The chairs are ebonized in black lacquer and feature leather straps for the backs. They are in good condition and measure...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Late 20th Century Chair Brown Velvet Campaign Style X Base Sling Arm Straps

Sold|~~$2,495~~

Mid-Late 20th Century Chair Brown Velvet Campaign Style X Base Sling Arm Straps

Located in Topeka, KS

We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid to Late 20th Century. Now THIS is a chair to appease your stare!!!!

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20th Century Unknown Campaign Chairs

Materials

Metal

Grasshopper Lounge Chairs Pair, Mid-Century Inspired, Teak Frames, Woven Straps

Sold|~~$1,500 / set~~

Grasshopper Lounge Chairs Pair, Mid-Century Inspired, Teak Frames, Woven Straps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of oiled teak and rubber strapping classic Grasshopper lounge chairs. Made in Brooklyn, these chairs tout a "country aesthetic for urban spaces" using reclaimed and plantation r...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Teak

Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4

Sold|~~$995 / set~~

Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century vinyl strapped chrome cantilever chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 28 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 19 inches All pieces of furniture can be h...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Brazilian Chair with Leather Straps

Sold|~~$7,000~~

Contemporary Brazilian Chair with Leather Straps

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Contemporary Brazilian Style Chair with Leather Straps in the Style of Sergio Rodrigues One of 2 available

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Mid Century Strap Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century strap chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century strap chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Mid century strap chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century strap chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century strap chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Jens Risom and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced popular mid century strap chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Strap Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,895, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $32,000 highest priced.

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 Strap 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?
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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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