Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mobil Girgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Produced by renowned Italian furniture firm Mobil Girgi, these chairs showcase the elegance and artistic genius of the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Set of six sculptural Italian dining chairs by Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in BE
These four dining chairs are made in Italy but from an unkown manufacturer. They were probably made in the 1970's and are a perfect example of Italian craftmanship and quality! They ...
Bouclé, Wood
Set of 6 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sapporo' dining chairs, set of six, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" single chair for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two vertica...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chair for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970 The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two vert...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 2
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of two. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two ...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chair for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown Leather, 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chair for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived with two vertica...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of ten. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived wi...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Black Leather, Set of 14
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of fourteen. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived wit...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of two. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two v...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two ...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceive...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of twelve. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with tw...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two v...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wi...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of two. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wit...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish-brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wit...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceiv...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 10
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of ten. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two...
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco Set of Six “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant set of six “Sapporo” dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco and produced by Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s.
Walnut
Set of Four Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Italy
By Mobil Girgi
Located in New York, NY
A set of four walnut ladder back dining chairs with original black leather seats, the seats and back legs are angled, with straight legs in the front.
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s Set of sculptural chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, distinguished by their st...
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of four dining chairs model ‘Sapporo’, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s A stunning set of dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco in the 1970s, craft...
Leather, Walnut
Rare Mobil Girgi Set of Five Dining Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mobil Girgi, set of five dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s A well-constructed set of dining chairs defined by simplicity and strength in both line and proportion.
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four High-Back Dining Chairs in Solid Oak, Mario Marenco Style 1970's
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in London, GB
They are in the style of the chairs by Mario Marconi for Mobil-Girgi. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in supple olive green leather, offering a refined contrast to the depth...
Leather, Oak
$5,115 / item
Set of 4 Mario Marenco Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi
By Mario Marenco
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This set of 4 Mario Marenco dining chairs comes from Mobil Girgi, Italy, and dates to the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi,Italy, 1970s
Wood
Mario Marenco Sapporo Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Wood Frame, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Mario Marenco (1933–2019) was an Italian architect and designer known for his eclectic approach and distinctive contribution to Italian design. Throughout his career, he collaborated...
Leather, Wood
Sapporo Dining chairs By Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, set of 8
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 8 wooden and brown leather chairs by Mario Marenco. Model: Sapporo. Seat Height: 47 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 10
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian manufacturer Mobilgirgi in the 1970s. They feature a walnut briar structure and a brown leat...
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian manufacturer Mobilgirgi in the 1970s. They feature a walnut briar structure and a brown lea...
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 8
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian manufacturer Mobilgirgi in the 1970s. They feature a walnut briar structure and a brown le...
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian manufacturer Mobilgirgi in the 1970s. They feature a walnut briar structure and a black le...
Leather, Walnut
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H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Rare Mobil Girgi Dining Chairs in Walnut, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Hellouw, NL
These very refined and rare dining room chairs in walnut wood are manufactured by the Italian Mobil Girgi company in the 1970s.
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo Mobil Girgi Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, Italian walnut and black leather, Italy, 1970s.
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 dining chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Solid Walnut and leather dining chairs, Sapporo, Mobil Girgi, 1970s The deep cognac leather shows a beautiful patina and forms a striking combination with the walnut wood.
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Sapporo Dining chairs Mobil Girgi Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of four Sapporo dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi in Italy in 1970.
Leather, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.5 in
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The legs are made of ash, and the seat and back made of plywood. It is upholstered with brick-colored leath...
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 sculptural Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very comfortable even for larger sitters despite the slim profile. The color of the Itali...
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi 'Sapporo' Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, pair of dining chairs model ‘Sapporo’, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s Beautiful pair of dining chairs in walnut and cognac leather designed by Mario Ma...
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.3 in W 18.9 in D 18.5 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” dining chairs for Mobil Girgi, beech and leather, Italy, 1970, set of two A rare variant of the iconic Marenco’s “Sapporo” chair, this version shows a strong...
Leather, Beech
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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Ten 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs, circa 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in New York, NY
The highly acclaimed and superbly crafted 'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs, circa 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in New York, NY
The highly acclaimed and superbly crafted 'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs, circa 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in New York, NY
The highly acclaimed and superbly crafted 'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Sapporo chairs for Mobil Girgi Italy 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Wonderful set of Sapporo dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi in Italy in 1970.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.09 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 'Sapporo' chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970's
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Sittard, LI
A stunning set of six dining chairs designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi in the 1970s.
Cotton, Linen, Walnut
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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Dinning Chair by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Wood and Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Milano, IT
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, four dining chairs in walnut and beige leather, 1970s.
Leather, Walnut
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H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Set Of 6 Mario Marenco Sapporo Chairs For Mobil Girgi Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of six Sapporo dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi in Italy in 1970.
Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a unique set of 6 Dining Chairs, designed by legendary Italian architect and designer Mario Marenco, and produced by renowned Italian furniture firm Mobilgirgi in the 197...
Velvet, Wood
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H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Elmwood Highback Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s, Set of Six
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Mid Century Modern Elmwood Highback Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s, Set of Six. Dating back to the 1970s and crafted in the style of the renowned Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, this s...
Wood, Elm
Set of 6 Sapporo chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic set of 6 rare cognac leather Sapporo chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. Amazing patina !
Leather, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.83 in
Sapporo" Dining Table and Four Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dining set composed of 4 wooden and leather chairs and a wooden table from the Sapporo collection by Mario Marenco. Dimensions of the chairs: height: 82 cm Width: 50cm Depth: 52cm...
Wood
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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Sapporo Dining chairs By Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 wooden and black leather chairs by Mario Marenco. Model: Sapporo. Seat Height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Dining set Sapporo table and four chairs By Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dining room set composed of 4 wooden and brown leather chairs and a wooden table from Mario Marenco's Sapporo collection. Chair dimensions: Height: 82 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 53 cm Se...
Wood, Leather
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” dining chairs for Mobil Girgi, beech and leather, Italy, 1970 A rare variant of the iconic Marenco’s “Sapporo” chair, this version shows a strong personality...
Leather, Beech
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 sculptural Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very comfortable even for larger sitters despite the slim profile. The color of the Itali...
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chair for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” dining chair for Mobil Girgi, beech and patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1970 A rare variant of the iconic Marenco’s “Sapporo” chair, this version shows a st...
Leather, Beech
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H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 8 sculpted beech wood dining chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs by Sapporo
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, Italian walnut and black leather, Italy, 1970s.
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs by Sapporo
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, Italian walnut and cognac leather, Italy, 1970s.
Leather, Walnut
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.
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.