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Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of "Eva" easy chairs in beech and original cognac leather designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden 1973. Signed and dated on the re...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s

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Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980’s. The MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.

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Pair Mid Century Pine Alpine Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair mid-century pine Alpine chairs. Central European - Circa 1950s. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales. The ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Mid Century Pine Alpine Chairs Circa 1950
Pair Mid Century Pine Alpine Chairs Circa 1950

Pair Mid Century Pine Alpine Chairs Circa 1950

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Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped completely in beautiful camel-colored leather. Four legs extend to form a tripod base. The...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in all over cushioned leopard velvet bliss in this 1970s Milo Baughman style Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. This par...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970

Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church
By Donald Judd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century MOD Donald Judd inspired side chairs from a Dutch church. Straight lines and sharp edges make these attractive dining or accent chairs that truly stand out. They are in o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church
Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church

Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster, Thonet, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Wiesner-Hager
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six bicolored stacking chairs designed by Austrian architect Franz Schuster manufactured by Wiesner-Hager in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). This chair ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs midcentury, made of oak, velvet & studs circa 1960. The velvet is in good condition and it can be kept if you want to keep its vintage style. This also can be used as children's furniture. Mountain chalet style...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960

Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960

Giancarlo Piretti Green Plia Folding Chair For Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1960s, this Plia folding chair features a metal frame with a green plastic seat and backre...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti Green Plia Folding Chair For Anonima Castelli
Giancarlo Piretti Green Plia Folding Chair For Anonima Castelli

Giancarlo Piretti Green Plia Folding Chair For Anonima Castelli

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984
By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers Ulrich Böhme and Wulf Schneider created the S320 in 1984 for iconic manufacturer Thonet. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the shaped, ergonomic seat shell. In original condition with some age appropriate wear. See the set of 4 Arco arm chairs...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984
Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chair model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Wonderful 1980 example with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many yea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. Measures: 35"H x...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass

18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass

Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Allentown, PA
Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in the 1930s for his renowned Tugendhat house in Brno Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair reflects the simplicity of its original environment. He is consider...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll
Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll

Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll

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Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered fabric, Italy, 1960s. Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 186...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded rests at the surface. The beautiful chair shows a hand - caned seat. good vi...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy

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Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame

Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Studio metal chair, in stock Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina Metal woven rush seat Back with concentric circles Tubular legs joined by stretchers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock
Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock

Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. 35"H x 24"W x 27...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing

Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" solid oak and rush low chair, France 1950's.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's

Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's

Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chairs model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. 35"H x ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing
Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing

Pair of Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chairs Model 406 by Artek in Birch Cane Webbing

Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser style black enameled metal chairs with original and decorative purple upholstery. In original condition with visible enamel loss and some ripping to fabric. These were ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery

Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Thonet Cafe Daum N°4, 1960. By Salvatore Leone No 4 "Café Daum" designed by Thonet around 1860, and constantly produced until 1930 by the fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

Eames Fiberglass Armchairs Herman Miller Circa. 1960's A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
Good old pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller formed fiberglass armchairs in Parchment color. Herman Miller marks on base indicating production dates to the 1960's. Origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Fiberglass Armchairs Herman Miller Circa. 1960's A Pair
Eames Fiberglass Armchairs Herman Miller Circa. 1960's A Pair

Eames Fiberglass Armchairs Herman Miller Circa. 1960's A Pair

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4. Iconic in form and effortless in comfort, this pair of Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chairs has been reupholstered in a rich moss-colored ve...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Lucija, SI
Rennie chair designed by Kazuhide Takahama for studio Simon, Gavina in the 70s. Original lacquered wood structure with leather cover and seat. It is in good condition with traces of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70
Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70

Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70

Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured between 1951 and 1952 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, this is an early example of their classic fiberglass shell chair with a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller

Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beautiful Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered light brown velvet fabric seat. The condition is very good with minor signs of age a...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by Winchendon. Composed of solid maple seats with sculpted edges and deeply carved back res...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

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Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Cherry

Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather

Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather

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22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labeled ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome, Metal

22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974

22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames La Fonda Chair Fiberglass seat shell with full upholstery, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, manufacturer Herman Miller, Color of the shell Parchment, full upholstery Hopsa ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s

Yellow Box Chair by Enzo Mari for Anonima Castelli
By Enzo Mari
Located in New York, NY
The Yellow Box Chair by Enzo Mari was produced by Anonima Castelli in Bologna, featuring a seat and backrest in yellow injection-molded propylene (plastic) and a removable structure ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Yellow Box Chair by Enzo Mari for Anonima Castelli
Yellow Box Chair by Enzo Mari for Anonima Castelli

Yellow Box Chair by Enzo Mari for Anonima Castelli

Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul designed, Rubel produced, Black enameled Brass Wire & Walnut pair of dining chairs and table, 1954. Featuring sturdy, balanced, Black enameled Steel bent wire frameworks wi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wire

Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table
Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table

Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table

Single Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy rustic oak Brutalist bar stool. In original condition, with visible wear and nice patina. Foot rest is 12.5" above floor. Weight is approx 30 lbs. Wear is consistent with its a...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Single Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
Single Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool

Single Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Walnut, Hemp

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The MR10 chair was first designed in the 1920s, and this set of four features the chrome springs on the backs and seats. Later the design was improved, with a shortening of the springs and a reversion to an elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats. MR10 chairs are really comfortable, and are a real design Classic, as seen in many films and other media. Our MR10 chairs recently have been used to decorate the interior of a restaurant in London, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Elle Decoration, and many other publications (as shown in the images, which are property of Child Studio...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Metric" collection in the 1960s The chairs are very comfortable, the seats are nice, wide and plush, the fr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Nickel

Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones

Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones

Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair

Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

1959 Verner Panton Early Fiberglass S Chair for Herman Miller MidCentury Mod
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
S Chair Vintage modern at its finest iconic S chair designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller. Designed in 1959. Production 1960s. Unmarked. Note fiberglass exposed. Vintage wear p...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1959 Verner Panton Early Fiberglass S Chair for Herman Miller MidCentury Mod
1959 Verner Panton Early Fiberglass S Chair for Herman Miller MidCentury Mod

1959 Verner Panton Early Fiberglass S Chair for Herman Miller MidCentury Mod

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Beylerian LTD, Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Original Universale chair rendered in polycarbonate designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, and manufactured by Beylerian LTD, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hide, Maple

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord

Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord

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Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy. It consists of a solid brown stained and lacquered beechwood construction, while the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy

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Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller

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Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic Cesca armchair by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina for Knoll, Italy, circa 1970s. This stunning chair features newly replaced caning with ebonized beech wood and a sleek c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986

1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
20th century collectible chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo in the mid-1950s. This classic design is highlighted by the curved backrest, spla...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

Zanotta Canvas Dismountable Chair
By Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare 1970s side chair in ash and canvas made by Zanotta. The chair is very solid but disassembles and assembles completely when desired without any screws or bolts. In wonderful vintage condition, one of the 3 leather belts in the seat has been replaced as shown in one of the photos. Branded "ZANOTTA MADE IN ITALY" in one of the legs. Zanotta, an Italian furniture company founded in 1954 by Aurelio Zanotta, is renowned for its innovative designs and contributions to modern furniture. Embracing a philosophy that blends functionality with artistic expression, Zanotta collaborates with visionary designers like Achille Castiglioni and Piero Gatti. The brand's pieces are characterized by clean lines, contemporary aesthetics, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Iconic designs, such as the Sacco bean bag...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Zanotta Canvas Dismountable Chair
Zanotta Canvas Dismountable Chair

Zanotta Canvas Dismountable Chair

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs

Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well grained early bent walnut plywood side chairs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames . These sculptural chairs are part o...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller

Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller

Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s

Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These hand-carved stools/chairs are more than just seating; they are a form of functional art. The craftsmanship required to sculpt the complex shapes of the human hand into furniture speaks to a deep understanding of both form and function by the artisan. Each finger is carefully shaped, with the lines representing the joints and creases one would find on an actual hand. The palms form a comfortable and inviting seat, while the wrists transition into a sturdy base, flaring out for stability. The wood's rich tones highlight the natural beauty of the acacia, a hardwood known for its durability and fine grain. This choice of material not only ensures the stools/chairs' longevity but also gives them a warm, organic feel. The base of each stool/chair features carved designs, adding a touch of traditional Filipino...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair

Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM Ebony Mid Century Modern Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames DCM Ebony Mid Century Modern Dining Chair. Item features a molded black aniline-dyed plywood seat and ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM Ebony Mid Century Modern Dining Side Chair
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM Ebony Mid Century Modern Dining Side Chair

Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM Ebony Mid Century Modern Dining Side Chair

No. 634 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, fabric. Sculpted wood structures with upholstered seats & backs. Many chairs retain their original Cassina metal labels. There are 12 chair...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

No. 634 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina
No. 634 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina

No. 634 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab Armchair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cab Armchair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab Armchair for Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab Armchair for Cassina

Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model #75 Solid Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of solid Teak J.L. Moller Model #75 side chairs reupholstered with new black vinyl in keeping with the original design. CREATOR Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Moller, D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model #75 Solid Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model #75 Solid Teak Dining Chairs c.1960

Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model #75 Solid Teak Dining Chairs c.1960

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Beylerian LTD, Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Original Universale chair rendered in polycarbonate designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, and manufactured by Beylerian LTD, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

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Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4. Iconic in form and effortless in comfort, this pair of Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chairs has been reupholstered in a rich moss-colored ve...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounge Chairs

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Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster, Thonet, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Wiesner-Hager
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six bicolored stacking chairs designed by Austrian architect Franz Schuster manufactured by Wiesner-Hager in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). This chair ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

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1950's Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's Paolo Buffa high back sculptural side chairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in Donghia mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina to the wood due to age and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

1950's Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chairs
1950's Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chairs

1950's Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, K.S. Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
We have six brass Chiavari ladder back chairs made in Italy circa 1950. Two have leopard vinyl seat covering. Sold as a set or by the pair. Price ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs

Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats. This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time. Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &. Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible. This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963. We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010: "T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...
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1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell. Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture) Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle. Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize. Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while. The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rush

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg features ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina

Set of Four Black Leather Chairs by Cattelan Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four black leather dining chairs by Cattelan Italia similar to leather chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Black Leather Chairs by Cattelan Italia
Set of Four Black Leather Chairs by Cattelan Italia

Set of Four Black Leather Chairs by Cattelan Italia

Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair. This bentwood chair is stamped and signed on the chair by Elmar Flototto and has a beautiful rosewood grain. Gr...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair
Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair

Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair

Mid-century Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll, and Lawson-Fenning. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $133,498 while the average work can sell for $2,501.

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