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 Tub Chairs

Art Deco Tub Chair

Brown Leather Tub Chair

Milo Baughman Tufted Lounge Chair

Wood Tub

Barrel Back Tub Chair

Italy Tub

1970s Tub Chairs

Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chair

Italian mid-century tub chairs with chromed metal and black leatherette, 1970s

$4,164 / set

Italian mid-century tub chairs with chromed metal and black leatherette, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century tub chairs with chromed metal and black leather, 1970s Set of four tub chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

$1,800 / set

Pair Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage style club chairs with red upholstery. Fun round saucer shape. Please confirm

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s

$1,200 / set

Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Spice Colored Tub Lounge Chairs on Walnut Plinth Bases

$5,750 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Spice Colored Tub Lounge Chairs on Walnut Plinth Bases

By Interior Crafts

Located in Chicago, IL

Two beautiful and supremely comfortable mid century tub chairs by Interior Crafts, being sold as a

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs Velvet & Brass c. 1960s

$18,500 / set

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs Velvet & Brass c. 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Dallas, TX

-century tub chairs that work well with contemporary or traditional decors as well as Hollywood Regency

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Tub Back Club Chair

$1,550 / item

Mid Century Tub Back Club Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Vintage diminutive Club Chair with fine Mid Century style. Upholstered in a repeating Diamond

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair

$2,200

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern club chair on swivel base. Wild accenting pattern fabric. Please confirm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Tub Chair

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Tub Chair

Located in North York, ON

Mid-Century Modern tub chair. Original 1970’s American, masterfully restored by the artisans at

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair

By Lenoir Chair Company, Milo Baughman

Located in Madison, WI

-dropping stylish Mid Century Modern high end Baughman style lounge club barrell chair. Note: One chair has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Petite Tub Chairs Reupholstered in Your Fabric Refinished Mid Century Modern

$2,450 / set

Petite Tub Chairs Reupholstered in Your Fabric Refinished Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Petite Pair of Tub Lounge Chairs, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Swivel Tub Chairs Milo Baughman Style

$12,950 / set

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Swivel Tub Chairs Milo Baughman Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Outstanding design! Fully restored pair of large-scale swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman

Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge

$3,580 / set

Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Decatur, GA

Gorgeous mid century modern Havana lounge chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair

$6,750 / set

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair Designer: Flair Manufacture: Flair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Faudet-Harrison Swivel Tub Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair

$4,185 / set

Mid Century Modern Faudet-Harrison Swivel Tub Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair

By SCP

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Faudet-Harrison Designed Continuous Swivel Tub Lounges for SCP England Newly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Handsome Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

$3,600

Handsome Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chair. We love the large-scale wide flair arms with the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonised Faux Bamboo Tub Chairs, Mid 20th Century

$1,566 / set

Pair Of Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonised Faux Bamboo Tub Chairs, Mid 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

-white/cream faux leather. Probably dating from the mid 20th century period. Circa 1930s-1940s in date

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Pair Of Red velvet Vintage Tub Chairs

$1,380

Pair Of Red velvet Vintage Tub Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

pair of crimson red velvet bergère-style armchairs with carved wooden legs. These chairs are often

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Classic Tub Swivel Chair

$1,316 / item

Classic Tub Swivel Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Featuring a cozy, inviting tub-style silhouette, this chair is upholstered in a soft, neutral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid-Century Modernist Tub Back Club Chair w/ Walnut Tapered Sculptural Supports

$6,475

Mid-Century Modernist Tub Back Club Chair w/ Walnut Tapered Sculptural Supports

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Mid-Century Modernist tub back club chair, crafted in rich walnut, featuring sleek

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tub Chairs in Cheetah Print Velvet

$5,880Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tub Chairs in Cheetah Print Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

Luxurious velvet fabric in a cheetah print. This is a pair of chairs. Chairs are well constructed

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Leather Upholstered Tub Club Chair

$800

Vintage Leather Upholstered Tub Club Chair

Located in Elkton, MD

This traditional upholstered piece features a rich brown-colored leather, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in classic leatherwork. The design is accentuated by beautiful decorativ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Black Boucle Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chair, Faux Fur

$2,500

Mid-Century Modern Black Boucle Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chair, Faux Fur

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Black Boucle Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chair, Faux Fur 29H x 31.75W x 34D / SH 19

Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Brown Leather and Fur Pad

$1,060

Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Brown Leather and Fur Pad

Located in Chicago, IL

A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in brown leather with fur pad. Fur pad is fixed to seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

$6,800 / item

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chairs by Selig. Both chairs will need to be

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian mid-century modern Tub chairs in straw and wood, 1970s

$2,379 / set

Italian mid-century modern Tub chairs in straw and wood, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Tub chairs in straw and wood, 1970s Set of 4 tub chairs with round straw

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Lillian August French Modern Swivel Tub Chair

$2,500

Lillian August French Modern Swivel Tub Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Lillian August French Modern swivel tub chair upholstered in an op-art velvet, with loose seat

Category

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

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

$4,450 / set

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Gray Suede Tub Chairs, Pair

$1,300 / set

Modern Style Gray Suede Tub Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Tub Chairs, with one lumbar cushion. 30" H x 31.5" W x 35" D; seat

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

Leather Tub Chairs by Tom Dixon

$1,200 / set

Leather Tub Chairs by Tom Dixon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of black leather tub chairs made by British designer Tom Dixon. Featuring a fully upholstered

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chairs

$3,600 / set

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish and sculptural, this pair of swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman features sleek tub

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$4,000 / set

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style tufted chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The fabric is the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair

$2,800

Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Highland, IN

This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

MCM Swivel Retro Tub Chair Newly Reupholstered

$2,350

MCM Swivel Retro Tub Chair Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Swivel Retro Tub Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Natural Cashmere Alpaca Fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

Pair of Vintage Modern Two-Tone Leather Tub Chairs

$3,500

Pair of Vintage Modern Two-Tone Leather Tub Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

( 2 ) Mid-Century Modern swivel tub armchairs. These lounge chairs are upholstered in stylish

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's

$695

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's

$2,487

French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's

Located in London, GB

An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pr. High Style Hollywood Regency Tub Chairs

$795 / set

Pr. High Style Hollywood Regency Tub Chairs

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Classic pair of Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style three quarter tub chairs . The chairs feature

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Oversized Tufted Back Barrel Tub Chair

$1,650

1970s Oversized Tufted Back Barrel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a beautiful tub chair, circa the 1970s. This exquisite piece stands

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

$2,267Sale Price / set|20% Off

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic pair of Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs. Pair vintage vinyl purple

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Montis Style Black Leather Tub Lounge Chair, 1990s

$1,450

Montis Style Black Leather Tub Lounge Chair, 1990s

By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide, low lounge chair with a continuous horseshoe-shaped surround that wraps the back and arms

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Chinoiserie Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2

$6,850 / set

1960s Chinoiserie Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2

By Michael Taylor

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, barrel tub chairs set you could

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available

$2,200 / item

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Chic, voguish rope twist framed upholstered tub chairs, executed in gold paint finished carved wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Barrel back tub chairs in woven silk damask

$5,498 / set

Pair Barrel back tub chairs in woven silk damask

Located in London, GB

An Italian vintage pair of barrel back Tub chairs upholstered in yellow/gold woven silk damask

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Damask, Silk

Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs

$6,800 / set

Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern dark chocolate brown upholstery barrel back chairs attributed to Milo

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Newly Upholstered Mahogany Tub Chairs in Quadrille Blue & Green Chevron

$6,240 / set

Pair of Newly Upholstered Mahogany Tub Chairs in Quadrille Blue & Green Chevron

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of newly upholstered polished mahogany tub chairs in Quadrille blue and green chevron fabric

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs

$4,995 / set

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Modern "Landmark" club chairs, tub chairs, or armchairs By Ward Bennett for

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Pair of Thonet Club Tub Chairs in Faux Crocodile

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

Pair of Thonet Club Tub Chairs in Faux Crocodile

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Showstopping pair of chrome cantilever “club tub” chairs recently reupholstered in faux white

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tub Chairs After Lloyd and Loom - a Pair

$1,850 / set

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tub Chairs After Lloyd and Loom - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transform your living space with this chic pair of Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tub Chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Tub Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, Pair, Circa 1970s

$8,000 / set

Tub Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, Pair, Circa 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Exceptional Milo Baughman–style tub lounge chair, circa 1970s, embodying the sophisticated glamour

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

$9,995

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Custom-Upholstered Channel-Tufted Modernist Tub Chairs

$4,200Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Custom-Upholstered Channel-Tufted Modernist Tub Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s, channel tufted, swiveling tub chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

By Milo Baughman

Located in Charleston, SC

Fabulous upholstered chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. Newly upholstered in a green

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Finn Andersen Style Mid-Century Chair

$1,200

Finn Andersen Style Mid-Century Chair

By Finn Andersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This barrel back chair with sculpted walnut frame is a mid-century mate to the famous tub chair by

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s

$8,800 / set

Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts comfort and style this remarkable set of tub chairs is epitome of American Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

English Style Caramel Leather Tub Back Armchair

$2,200

English Style Caramel Leather Tub Back Armchair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Leather chair with particularly fine form with great leather having a frame fully surrounded

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

$7,450 / set

1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By McGuire

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A pair of Mid Century tub barrel chairs by JD Originals. The rattan finished frames are upholstered

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

$4,250 / set

1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Wilton, CT

This unique pair of Italian swivel tub chairs, in the style of Marco Zauso, has been newly

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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Mid Century Tub Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century tub chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century tub chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 208 antique and vintage mid century tub chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century tub chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century tub chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century tub chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Leon Rosen produced popular mid century tub chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Tub Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $26,500 highest priced.

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 Tub Chairs

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

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

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