What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Oak Mid Century Chairs

Danish Oak Dining Chair

Midcentury Butterfly Chairs

Niko Kralj Rex

Century Furniture French Chair

Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Pair Chairs Oak Frames and Floral Fabric

$1,995 / set

Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Pair Chairs Oak Frames and Floral Fabric

Located in Topeka, KS

Let’s get to it folks… This is a fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or side chairs composed of oak frames with straight square front and back legs, swooped arms, and semi at...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Ebonized Oak Lowback Windsor Chair

$588

Mid-Century Ebonized Oak Lowback Windsor Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid-century ebonized oak lowback windsor chair.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli

$995

Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli

By Paoli Chair Company

Located in South Charleston, WV

1976, Paoli Chair Company Indiana. Custom produced armchairs for a client in Charleston, WV. Cerused oak with a peppered or splatter black finish. Vinyl or Naugahyde is in excellent ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Mid-Century Craftsman Oak + Tweed Morris Chair

$1,400

Mid-Century Craftsman Oak + Tweed Morris Chair

By Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bridging the gap between Arts & Crafts and Mid-Century Modern, this gorgeous lounge chair is sure to stand out while blending in to a wide variety of decors. Constructed in the manne...

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Oak, USA, 1950s

$7,500

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A cerused oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall D...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Solid European Oak sculpted chair made by Piet Rombouts circa 1950 Netherlands

$2,341Sale Price|20% Off

Solid European Oak sculpted chair made by Piet Rombouts circa 1950 Netherlands

By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture

Located in Casteren, NL

The chair offered here was crafted by master furniture maker Piet Rombouts around 1950. The chair was made from the finest quarter-sawn summer oak available. The wood is very stable ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Chairs

Materials

Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

$14,400 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and beige mohair lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use, including minor natural wood cr...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$8,800

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 30.1” H x 26.875” W x 35.5” D ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

$14,400 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and beige mohair lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$7,800 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 29.5"W x 35.0"D Seat Height (inches): 15...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Oak, USA, 1950s

$7,400

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17.75" Arm Height (inches): 22" All items ship from High Point...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$8,500

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A cerused oak and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 18“ Arm Height (inches): 20.88" All items ship f...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$14,800 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17” Arm Height (inches): 21.75" All items ship from Hig...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Oak and Woven Rope Chair by Audoux-Minet, France Mid-20th Century

$2,995

Oak and Woven Rope Chair by Audoux-Minet, France Mid-20th Century

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Utrecht, NL

Their approach was rooted in simplicity, functionality, and a respect for hand craftsmanship, with the designs feeling both modern and timeless. This chair reflects that ethos, sitt...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Georg Thams Danish Mid Century Oak Chair

$5,500

Georg Thams Danish Mid Century Oak Chair

By Georg Thams

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Danish Modern Chair by Georg Thams, producted by Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. Made in Denmark. Recently upholstered. 24w 25d 28h 15s Matching sofa also available.

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

Materials

Oak

Razor Blade - Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France

$5,502 / set

Razor Blade - Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France

By Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

With their exceptional design and craftsmanship, these chairs reflect the mid-century style, paying homage to the iconic works of Henning Kjaernulf and Guillerme and Chambron.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

$995

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

$992

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

$995

French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Ranch Oak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

$2,150 / set

Vintage Ranch Oak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in Esperance, NY

Great pair of ranch oak lounge chairs, the cushions have slip covers so the fabric can be cleaned easily

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Child Chair by Tatra, Oak & Plywood, Czech

$737

Mid-Century Modern Child Chair by Tatra, Oak & Plywood, Czech

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair produced by Tatra company (the label partially visible). The chair is produced as a lower chair, or sometimes called child chair. However, can be used as an o...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Artisanal Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Oak

$6,450 / set

Artisanal Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, oak, Europe, 1950s This set of four dining chairs, crafted in solid oak, reflects a clear balance between rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Their straightforwar...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

English vintage mid-19th century styles solid oak chairs, 1930s

$8,850 / set

English vintage mid-19th century styles solid oak chairs, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

English vintage mid-19th century styles solid oak chairs, 1930s Set of six chairs made entirely of solid oak.

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Vintage 1930s British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Straw Side Chairs, Italy, 1970

$2,341 / set

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Straw Side Chairs, Italy, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Beautiful pair of perfectly lacquered chairs, distinctive straw seat kept in perfect condition. The chairs with a very square design have an exclusive contrast between the polishing ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chair, Czech Republic, 1975, Excellent

$172Sale Price|50% Off

Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chair, Czech Republic, 1975, Excellent

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage dining chair produced in oak wood. Label shows that the chair was produced in 1975. beautiful details and design features on the chair. Elegant woodwork. Beautiful,...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs

$1,650 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs Measures 25" in width, 22" in depth and 37" in height with a 18" seat height.

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

Materials

Maple

Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

$708

Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, London

A sculptural French side chair in solid oak, in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, dating to the mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs (Set of 2)

$2,094 / set

Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs (Set of 2)

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century style dark oak dining chair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered in performance linen fabric adds comfort and sophistication to this timeless design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs

$6,200 / set

Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

It is said that Wegner was inspired by furniture of China’s Ming Dynasty and the result is one of the most iconic designs of the Mid Century period. Each chair has either the Carl Ha...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

$1,086

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

Located in London, GB

A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt. Stained wood, likely oak. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 32 W x 32 D...

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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak Chair

$877

Oak Chair

Located in London, GB

This mid-century dining chair is an elegant study in Nordic organic modernism, masterfully crafted from solid light oak.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjær Principal Chair by Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Mid-Century

$2,575 / item

Bodil Kjær Principal Chair by Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Mid-Century

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Berlin, DE

One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, conceived her Principal series in 1961 as p...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage solid oak upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with original vintage upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Angulo Chair by Arturo Verástegui: Mid-Century Modern Steel & Oak

$2,200

Angulo Chair by Arturo Verástegui: Mid-Century Modern Steel & Oak

By Arturo Verástegui

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Hemispheres is the act of creating both: the intricate and the simple. It's the tangible philosophy of seeing things in their most complex and basic form. It's a collection created b...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Side Chair with Limed Oak Finish

$450

Mid Century Modern Side Chair with Limed Oak Finish

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern side chair features hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, newer patterned upholstery, and spindled seat back.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Oak Dining Chair, Light (Sets of 2)

$2,094 / set

Mid Century Oak Dining Chair, Light (Sets of 2)

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid century style light oak dining chair in our dawn finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered in performance linen fabric adds comfort and sophistication to this timeless desi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Oak

Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Oak Lounge Chairs

$2,850 / set

Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Oak Lounge Chairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Oak Lounge or Occasional Chairs, American, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Lucite and Oak Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern Acrylic Set of Four

$2,450 / set

Lucite and Oak Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern Acrylic Set of Four

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Mid Century Modern Lucite and Oak Dining Chairs, American, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Oak

Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

$783 / item

Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Mosquito Chair designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

$783 / item

Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Mosquito Chair designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

$783 / item

Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Mosquito Chair designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Solid Oak Hand Carved

$24,584 / set

Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Solid Oak Hand Carved

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a very beautiful set of six elegant dining chairs hand-carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. D...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Oak Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

$9,190 / set

Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Oak Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and coveted pair of Henning Kjærnulf (Kjaernulf) "Razorblade" lounge armchairs — among the most sought-after expressions of Danish mid-century modernism in the current collect...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern

$1,041

Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern

By Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Kangasala, FI

Rare windsor chair, design by Olof Ottelin in the 1950's Produced in Finland by Keravan puusepäntehdas - Kervo Snickerifabriks Ab. Company that is known for manifacturing some of the...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Helmut Magg Mid Century Model 3024 Oak Leather Dining Chair Deutsche Werkstätten

$2,563 / set

Helmut Magg Mid Century Model 3024 Oak Leather Dining Chair Deutsche Werkstätten

By Helmut Magg, Deutsche Werkstätten 1

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This chair is designed by Helmut Magg for German manufacture Deutsche Werkstätten. The frame is made of oiled oak, the seat is in black saddle leather. The model is 3024. The chai...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Leather & Oak, Mid-Century, 1958

$8,000

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Leather & Oak, Mid-Century, 1958

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1950 Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark. Børge Mogensen designed the Spanish Chair in 1958 for Fredericia Furniture, and it has since become a definitive...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Dressing Chair in Oak & Red Velvet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

$1,260

Mid-Century Dressing Chair in Oak & Red Velvet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Simple in form yet full of personality — a lovely example of Mid-Century Danish design with a romantic twist.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$8,747 / set

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in London, GB

Oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. 'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model. Original patina and finish. Orignal chairs not modern copies! The upholstery is ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s

$1,575 / set

Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous mid century dining chairs with a scandinavian inspired design. Finely crafted frames with leather seats. Good condition with some nice patina. 1960s - France Dimension...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Massive Oak Chairs with Hunting Crests France, Mid-20th Century

$1,592Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Massive Oak Chairs with Hunting Crests France, Mid-20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French set four chairsmade in oak circa 1960. The shape of the chairs are inspired by the lines of art nouveau. On the back of each chair, integrated into a frame in the form of a bl...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner

$1,164

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The original CH24 chair, known worldwide as the Wishbone Chair, was designed in 1949 by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner. Since 1950, the chair has been continuously produced by t...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Oak Folk Chair

$809

Oak Folk Chair

Located in London, GB

Charming and full of character, this solid oak folk chair captures the rustic beauty of traditional Nordic craftsmanship. Hand-shaped with soft, organic lines, it features a sculpted...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

$701 / item

Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Mosquito Chair designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair

$2,450

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century French Oak and Brown Leather Side Chairs

$5,900 / set

Pair of Mid-Century French Oak and Brown Leather Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of midcentury French oak and brown leather side chairs. Reupholstered seat and back in brown leather in 2022, self welt along bottom of seat. Not used since the upholstery was r...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture

$2,600 / set

Six Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus, Warren C. Church, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six dining chairs by lane Furniture. Made of solid oak with back rest plate and flared legs. Two arm chairs and four side chairs. Arm chairs: 22"w, 20.5"d, 32"h Side chairs: 2...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Lou Hodges Style Single Chair Oak and Tan Suede Leather Mid Century Modern

$695

Lou Hodges Style Single Chair Oak and Tan Suede Leather Mid Century Modern

By Lou Hodges

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid Century modern period. USA circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

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Oak Mid Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oak mid century chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, all oak mid century chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 2907 antique and vintage oak mid century chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 303 modern editions to choose from as well. Oak mid century chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of oak mid century chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco oak mid century chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made oak mid century chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oak Mid Century Chairs?

Prices for oak mid century chairs start at $99 and top out at $95,238 with the average selling for $3,780.

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 Oak Mid Century Chairs

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

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