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New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New grey basket weave fabric upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on dowel legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Brown Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair features hardwood frame, original brown upholstery, scalloped
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Sculptural Lounge Chairs in French Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
We reupholstered these gorgeous chairs in a very high-quality fabric from France. The chairs have
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood Frame Abstract Upholstery Slipper Lounge Chair Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern fruitwood frame light walnut abstract upholstery slipper lounge chair mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-century modern style with an
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Blonde Angular Lounge Chair with Pink Upholstery and Vertical Slats
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century blonde wood lounge chair by Knoll with an exposed wood slatted back support and newer
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

New White Linen Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly upholstered in white linen most likely Paul McCobb Design mid century modern lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Raw Linen

20th-Century Elm Chair in Striped Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Elm Chair in Striped Upholstery We present you this single chair from the mid. 20th
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Mid-20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

20th-Century Elm Chair in Striped Upholstery
20th-Century Elm Chair in Striped Upholstery
H 42.52 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, France, 1960s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of chairs, France, 1960s - new upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Wooden Dining Chair in Grey Upholstery, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique chair manufactured in Poland in the 1960s, designed by Rajmund Halas. The upholstery is
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
A classic design with a contoured high back, upholstered in the original raspberry knit upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Upholstery, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with chromed cantilevered frame in the style of Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair, American Mid Century Walnut Spoon Back Chairs W/ Fine Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American (Likely Baker) mid century walnut framed spoon back chairs. After the 19th
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Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
four solid wood teak Danish chairs. They are highly collectible, iconic, and very stylish Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Pair Italian Mid Century Teak Frame Lounge Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s lounge chairs feature slender teak frames with contrasting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid century circular lounge chair faux zebra upholstery curved round backrest
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century circular lounge chair faux zebra upholstery curved round backrest. good vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mid Century Steel Z Form Base Chairs with New Black and Cream Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in the US, this pair of chairs date from the 1980s. Heavy, polished steel Z-form base with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chairs with Black Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of four circa 1970s chrome chairs feature distinctive open spiral-type
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Red Upholstery Mid Century Modern Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs Camel Back
By Paul McCobb, (After) Gio Ponti, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Red Tufted Upholstery Mid Century Modern Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs Camel Back MINT! Bench
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Six Gondola Dinner Chairs Walnut, Original Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s, Italian six Gondola dinner chairs, country style, in solid walnut, with original upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Chairs

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs NEW Basket Weave Upholstery MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Frames New Wool Upholstery Lounge Chairs Refinish
By Hans J. Wegner, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Frames New Wool Upholstery Lounge Chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s tall, wing back chairs have an unusual sculptural shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Natural Wicker/Rattan Mid Century Tulip/Barrel Chairs W/ Fishing Upholstery Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here are a sweet pair of natural wicker occasional chairs in an appealing mid century tulip or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Upholstery Pair of Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Upholstery pair of chairs, in good shape, vintage style, beautiful colors.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Upholstery Pair of Chairs
Upholstery Pair of Chairs
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Mid-Century Easy Chair with Dark Sheepskin Upholstery, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today as mid-century Swedish furniture design. This chair is designed in the typical Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Robert Haussmann Stendig Upholstery and Steel Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Robert Haussmann for Stendig, upholstery and steel lounge chair. Haussmann inspired by LeCorbusier
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs New Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs in style of Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company, Inc
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Kilim Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with Kilim upholstery. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair is in very good condition with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edmond Spence Urban Aire Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair with Black Upholstery
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Urban Aire mid century walnut lounge chair with black upholstery The chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a rounded back, three legs, and rich leather upholstery, this vintage roundback chair is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
H 29 in W 25 in D 22 in
1970s Mid-Century Lounge Chair: Chrome Steel Frame & Purple Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the mesmerizing 1970s with our exquisitely handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Lounge
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage lounge chair is great for adding comfortable seating and Mid-Century Modern style to a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a comfortable and stylish Mid-Century Modern design, this vintage lounge chair adds a pop of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modernist Swivel Club Chairs in Staggered Geometric Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
An excellent example of mid-century modern design and craftsmanship, this pair of swivel chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 12 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Socialist Mid-Century Lounge Chairs With Boucle Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
These compact mid-century lounge chairs feature an integrated arms, a comfortably-curved back and
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Tube Chairs with Embossed Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century armchair pair Fresh nickel-plated metal frame Upholstery: genuine cowhide with reptile
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman - New Grey Tweed Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid century modern swivel rocker lounge chair with ottoman. New grey tweed upholstery. The wooden
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Croco-Stlye Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square tubes with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Chrome and White Upholstery Lounge Chairs with Leather Wrap Armrest
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century chrome and white upholstery lounge chairs with leather wrap armrest, pair Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This mid-century tufted lounge chair was found in France. It was recovered in France by a previous
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 36 in D 31 in
Six Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Danish or Italian modern rosewood dining chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s. Four exquisite dining
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Black Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square steel tubes
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair Mint!
By John Stuart, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

New Upholstery Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with new upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Restored Mastercraft Mid-Century Brass Side Chairs with Beige Wool Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of our Mastercraft mid-century modern brass side chairs, expertly restored to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Exuberantly Carved Walnut Chair with Ruby Red Upholstery
Located in London, GB
example of mid-nineteenth century furniture craft, the single chair carved from solid Walnut, with hand
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Mid Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Swaim, John Mascheroni
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery set of four Mid Century Modern chrome cube bases chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Scandinavian Plaid Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century armchair with original green and plaid upholstery and beautifully carved teak armrests
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original light finish, vintage floral
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Mid Century Upholstery Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century upholstery chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, all mid century upholstery chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 7539 antique and vintage mid century upholstery chairs in-stock, while there are 132 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century upholstery chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency mid century upholstery chairs are consistently popular styles. Many mid century upholstery chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Knoll and Edward Wormley produced popular mid century upholstery chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Upholstery Chairs?

Mid century upholstery chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary 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.

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 Upholstery Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.