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 Tripod Chair

Wicker Basket Chair

1960 Spanish Chairs

Guillerme Et Chambron Tripod

Audoux Minet Rope Chair

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

$848

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

$3,000 / set

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

$2,950 / set

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

$1,120

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Style Studio Craft Mid Century Tripod Accent Chairs

$3,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Style Studio Craft Mid Century Tripod Accent Chairs

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Madison, WI

Stunning Triangle chairs, extremely unique, handmade Studio Craft chairs. These chairs are

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage

$660

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A interesting brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany, with a matching foot rest or table. Great

Category

Vintage 1970s German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

$960

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Hand-Carved Tripod Chair

$800

Brutalist Hand-Carved Tripod Chair

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist hand-carved tripod chair, crafted in solid oak.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

$420

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four tripod chairs

$1,918 / item

Set of four tripod chairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

set of four tripod chairs in beech and straw

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

$460

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair

$1,400

French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great carved wood Brutalist tripod chair from France, 1950s. Three thick chiseled wood legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Industrial Tripod Swivel Stool, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Industrial Tripod Swivel Stool, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Dreieburzen. Simple stool with synthetic leather cover. The complex connections of the

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20th Century Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Tripod Chair in Ash

$49,000

Charlotte Perriand Tripod Chair in Ash

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charlotte Perriand Tripod Chair in Ash. Designed 1947 for l'Equipment de la Maison

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

French Tripod Chair Three Legs Wood Figurative Bird 19th Century

$825Sale Price / item|20% Off

French Tripod Chair Three Legs Wood Figurative Bird 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three legs wood mountain chair, France This very old item is carved in the shape of an imaginary

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

$4,186 / set

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These unusual

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1950s French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair

$1,125 / item

1950s French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great carved wood Brutalist tripod chair from France, 1950's. Three thick chiseled wood legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Solid Wooden Tripod Chair, France, 1970s

$2,200

French Solid Wooden Tripod Chair, France, 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This tripod chair has a simple composition that mixes the aesthetics of rural handicraft with

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Hand-Carved Tripod Chair

$889

Brutalist Hand-Carved Tripod Chair

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist hand-carved tripod chair, crafted in solid oak.

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 tripods chairs attributed to Marolles

$3,643 / set

Set of 3 tripods chairs attributed to Marolles

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

3 tripod chairs in oak in the style of atelier marolles

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair

$1,100 / item

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great bobbin wood tripod chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular seat and circular

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

$12,300

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by

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Antique Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cotton, Rope

Pair of Tripod Chairs by Walter Frey, circa 1968

$1,032 / set

Pair of Tripod Chairs by Walter Frey, circa 1968

By Walter Frey

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of tripod chairs made entirely of fiberglass, finished in a vivid, deep yellow lacquer. Their

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Brutalist Tripod Feline Chairs C50s/60s Spain

$1,172 / set

Pair of Brutalist Tripod Feline Chairs C50s/60s Spain

Located in Trensacq, FR

Rare pair of Spanish Brutalist Cat tripod chairs, C1950s. A quirky duo of handcrafted gouge-work

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Audoux Minet Tripod Base Chairs with Abaca Seat and Back

$8,200

Pair of Audoux Minet Tripod Base Chairs with Abaca Seat and Back

Located in East Hampton, NY

A unique pair of Audoux Minet tripod base chairs with abaca seats and backs.

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pablex Leather Tripod Chair Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC

$1,500

Pablex Leather Tripod Chair Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Pablex Iron & Leather Tripod Chair Pablo Romo for AMBIANIC midcentury

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s

$2,670 / set

Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s This charming set of four oak tripod chairs comes

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

$1,080

Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

Located in Bochum, NRW

. Tripod Legs Side Chair, also called a birthing chair. Hand carved pine wood with three round spinning

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tripod Chairs in Steel and Green Leatherette

$750 / set

Pair of Tripod Chairs in Steel and Green Leatherette

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of tripod chairs, steel, green leatherette, iron, Europe, 1960s. Pair of modest tripod

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s

$8,373 / set

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of rope and wood chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod Lucite Lounge Chair

$4,000

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod Lucite Lounge Chair

By Spiros Zakas

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Spiros Zakas Tripod lucite Lounge Chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

$3,947

Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

By Merat

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Yellow fiberglass Merat tripod lounge chair designed by Ed Merat, France 1956 original 1950ies

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

Materials

Steel

"Tripod" Chair by Guillerme and Chambron in Loro Piana "Incas", France, 1960s

$12,500

"Tripod" Chair by Guillerme and Chambron in Loro Piana "Incas", France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

. This sculptural armchair is a clear example of French mid-century design, appreciated for its strong

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

Pair of Spanish Tripod Chairs Three Legs Poplar & Leather Midcentury

$1,545Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Spanish Tripod Chairs Three Legs Poplar & Leather Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of three legs wood and leather chairs, Spain The leather and upholstery was redone years

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Ed Merat Yellow Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

$2,283Sale Price|20% Off

Ed Merat Yellow Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

By Merat

Located in The Hague, NL

Sculptural lounge chair designed by Ed Mérat, featuring a vibrant yellow molded fiberglass shell

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Edoardo Landi Model Diago Brutalist Tripod Purist Dining Chair Nikol

$12,145 / set

Edoardo Landi Model Diago Brutalist Tripod Purist Dining Chair Nikol

By Edoardo Landi

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These puristic sculpured dining chairs are designed in 1973 by italian Architect Edoardo Landi for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

$2,368

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

Located in Izegem, VWV

The Mérat fiberglass lounge chair, originally designed in 1956 comes in a black shell on a black

Category

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

Materials

Steel

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

$2,368

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

Located in Izegem, VWV

The Mérat fiberglass lounge chair, originally designed in 1956 comes in a blue shell on a black

Category

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

Materials

Steel

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

$2,368

French Modernist Tripod Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Ed Mérat

Located in Izegem, VWV

The Mérat fiberglass lounge chair, originally designed in 1956 comes in a grey shell on a black

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Unique Midcentury Modern Streamline Moderne Tripod Dining Chair

$599

Unique Midcentury Modern Streamline Moderne Tripod Dining Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique and elegant midcentury modern/Art Deco dining chair. Streamline moderne silhouette of solid

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Mid-20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Transitional Tripod Lounge Chairs in Wool, circa 1950s

$8,800 / set

Set of Transitional Tripod Lounge Chairs in Wool, circa 1950s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Westport, CT

to their original glory. Featuring a sleek tripod walnut support base, these chairs are the epitome

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

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Vintage tripod lounge chair in leather, rattan and oak, Netherlands

$3,704

Vintage tripod lounge chair in leather, rattan and oak, Netherlands

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Rare vintage tripod lounge chair consisting of a base of colored oak, a wicker seat shell and three

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

1970s Tripod Sling Chair in Solid Pine, Minimalist Design from France

$5,101

1970s Tripod Sling Chair in Solid Pine, Minimalist Design from France

By Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This rare tripod sling chair from the 1970s is a striking example of architectural minimalism and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's

$1,791

Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Den Haag, NL

Anthroposophical Solid Oak Carved Tripod Folk Art side Chair, Switzerland 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, rare tripod chair circa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

$7,894

Guillerme et Chambron, rare tripod chair circa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron, tripode side chair Edition Votre Maison, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a

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

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, rare tripod chair circa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

$7,894

Guillerme et Chambron, rare tripod chair circa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron, tripode side chair Edition Votre Maison, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s

$7,700 / set

Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

literally based on the tripod structure comprising the base of this chair model. Each one accommodates a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mira Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Walnut Produced in USA, 1960s

$39,475 / set

Mira Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Walnut Produced in USA, 1960s

By Mira Nakashima

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and great set of four mid century wooden tripod dining chairs in American walnut by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s

$1,674

Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A small, child size, rope and wood tripod chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mediterranean Design Tripod Side Chairs Stools by Audoux Minet, France 1950's

$4,858 / set

Mediterranean Design Tripod Side Chairs Stools by Audoux Minet, France 1950's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury French Mediterranean Design Tripod Side Chair set of 2 by Adrien Audoux & Frida

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Tripod Stools Ottomans Footchair Vanity Chairs

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Tripod Stools Ottomans Footchair Vanity Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Wayne, NJ

Pair of Vladimir Kagan stools ottomans.

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Katavolos Littell Kelley New York T-Chair Chrome Tripod and Black Leather, 1952

Unavailable|~~$799 / item~~

Katavolos Littell Kelley New York T-Chair Chrome Tripod and Black Leather, 1952

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Paris, FR

New York T-Chair design by Katavolos Littell & Kelley in 1952. Tripod structure in chromed steel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Style Stained Oak Tripod Chair by Christopher Anthony Ltd.

Unavailable|~~$2,400~~

1970s Style Stained Oak Tripod Chair by Christopher Anthony Ltd.

By Christopher Anthony Ltd.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

this chair is upholstered with a printed leather. The tripod chair can be custom colored using a

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Metal

Tripod Dining Room Chairs in Black Leather and Black Metal, 1970 Set of 6

Unavailable|~~$1,202 / set~~

Tripod Dining Room Chairs in Black Leather and Black Metal, 1970 Set of 6

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Set of 6 vintage 1970s design tripod chairs in black grained leather and black tubular metal. Good

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Industrial Metal Tripod Chair

Sold|~~$3,200~~

Mid Century Industrial Metal Tripod Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

panel overlay giving it an industrial feel. The piece is in the manner of noted mid century designer

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20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Mid-Century Pine Unusual Tripod Occasional Chair

Sold|~~$1,121~~

Swedish Mid-Century Pine Unusual Tripod Occasional Chair

Located in London, GB

An unusual well formed occasional chair. Sweden, c1960s. Solid pine, with a special wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tripod Lounge Chair

Sold|~~$585~~

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tripod Lounge Chair

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Original Bucket Seat with Enameled Metal Tripod Base. Visible wear, consistent with its

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Tripod Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century tripod chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century tripod chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Find 40 options for an antique or vintage mid century tripod chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century tripod chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tripod chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful mid century tripod chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Tripod Chair?

Prices for a mid century tripod chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $37,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,397.

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 Tripod Chair

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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The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.