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.

Swedish Mid Century Chairs

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair For Dux

1960 Swedish Furniture

1970s Swedish Leather Lounge Chair

Chairs Made In Sweden

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Overman Sweden Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

$895

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960

By Overman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This modern pair of brown wool tweed Pod Swivel Armchairs by Overman, Sweden, have chrome legs and

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960

$1,250 / set

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

$2,200

Mid-Century “Profile” Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking example of Scandinavian-American modernism, this “Profile” lounge chair was designed by

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century “Profile” Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden

$3,600

"Formula" Swedish Modern Mid Century Space Age Lounge Chair by Ruud Ekstrand

By Dux of Sweden, Ruud Ekstrand

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Ruud Ekstrand & Christer Norman Manufacturer: DUX Era: 1968 Materials

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

Materials

Steel

"Formula" Swedish Modern Mid Century Space Age Lounge Chair by Ruud Ekstrand

$3,720

Pair Mid Century Modern Easy Chairs by Dux

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair swedish Mid Century Modern chairs by Dux. Birch and Velvet -like fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid Century Modern Easy Chairs by Dux

$4,500 / set

Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery. Some fading

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair

$1,120 Sale Price

41% Off

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s

By Overman

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s

$1,425 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Swedish Sawbuck Easy Chair

Located in Karis, Nyland

A Swedish 1950s easy chair made from solid beech with a distinctive sawbuck-shaped profile. Re

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Swedish Sawbuck Easy Chair

$1,284 Sale Price

30% Off

Swedish 1970s Leather Patchwork Lounge Chair by Overman, Similar to DeSede DS11

By Overman

Located in Basel, BS

One very gorgeous sculptural lounge chair manufactured by Overman of Sweden (ca. early 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swedish 1970s Leather Patchwork Lounge Chair by Overman, Similar to DeSede DS11

$2,347

Mid-Century Swedish Safari Chair, 1960s, Set of 3

Located in Hamburg, DE

Three chairs of Swedish origin in the safari style.The frame consists of solid wood elements that

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Swedish Safari Chair, 1960s, Set of 3

$1,407 / set

Pair, Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Folk Art Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of Swedish folk art carved chairs. This “allmoge style" (Swedish term for folk art) reflects a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Folk Art Chairs

$2,350 / set

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman

Located in Trenton, NJ

Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

$880 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Rare easy chair model "Sorry" by Overman AB Sweden 1967, Scandinavian Midcentury

By Overman

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare swivel lounge chair design by Hasse Ljungquist for Overman AB, Tranås Sweden. Introduced in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare easy chair model "Sorry" by Overman AB Sweden 1967, Scandinavian Midcentury

$4,950

Dahléns Dalum Mid Century Swedish Teak Swivel Chairs - Pair

By Dahlens Dalum

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dahléns Dalum Mid Century Swedish Teak Swivel Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 27 deep

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Dahléns Dalum Mid Century Swedish Teak Swivel Chairs - Pair

$5,195

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

Located in Odense, DK

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine. Handcrafted in Sweden. Great

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

$3,098

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

$4,500

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

$4,200 Sale Price

27% Off

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs

By Gemla

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Produced by Gemla of Sweden with a glossy lacquered finish over beech wood with chenille seat and

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs

$1,100 / set

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome vintage swivel armchair from Sweden, c. 1960. Newly restored and reupholstered in high

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair

$2,310

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Utrecht, NL

’s mid-century design history. This model, like many of Malmsten’s “count chairs”, it is a simplified

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s

$5,500

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Hans Olsen ”Gazelle” Chair, 1960s Sweden

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chair is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Hans Olsen ”Gazelle” Chair, 1960s Sweden

$3,574

Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design

By Gilbert Marklund

Located in IT

This charming Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair from Sweden, crafted in 1970, exemplifies mid

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design

$1,080 Sale Price

31% Off

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful pair of mid-18th Century Stockholm made Rococo side chairs. Dry scraped to original paint.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

$7,066 / set

Set of 4 High Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Overman Sweden

By Overman

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of 4 sculpted high back swivel dining chairs by Overman of Sweden. Extremely comfortable

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 High Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Overman Sweden

$1,920 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Manhasset, NY

Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather

$3,000

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Swivel Egg Chair in Chrome by Arne Dahlén

By Arne Dahlén

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic mid-century modern Swedish swivel egg chair designed by Arne Dahlén. Features a sculptural

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Swivel Egg Chair in Chrome by Arne Dahlén

$550

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair

$2,795 / set

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Introduce a bold statement piece to your interior with this Mid-Century Brutalist lounge chair

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

$1,506 Sale Price

20% Off

Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s

By Nesto

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

suited for both mid-century modern and contemporary interiors, they embody the quality of Swedish

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s

$1,668 / set

Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine & Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine & Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1970s

$2,800

Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson

By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden

Located in Dronten, NL

Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Adjustable in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson

$2,450

Folke Ohlsson, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of teak and blue velvet slipper lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Folke Ohlsson, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s

$8,800

Set Of Four Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden circa 1840

Located in Greven, DE

Set of four antique ox-head or shovel chairs Sweden Birch tree Mid 19th century Dimensions: H × W

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set Of Four Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden circa 1840

$5,243 / set

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Mirja Tan Leather Easy Lounge Chairs Made in Sweden Mid Century

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s

$4,293 Sale Price / set

44% Off

Mid-Century Modern “Stanford” Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning Swedish teak lounge chair, designed by the talented Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern “Stanford” Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$3,400

Swedish Mid Century Modern Brown Faux Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Plainview, NY

a Mid Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman from Sweden. Marrying form and function, this

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

Materials

Faux Leather

Swedish Mid Century Modern Brown Faux Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$2,900

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s

By Engens Fabriker AB 1

Located in Karis, Nyland

These mid-century easy chairs by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden were designed to be easy to move

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s

$1,835 Sale Price / set

61% Off

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

Four in the set. Sweden, c1970s. Could work well with a cushion to raise the height if

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

Materials

Pine

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs

$1,287 / set

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden

Located in Boden, SE

A fantastic mid 18th Century very genuine & rustic Late Baroque Chair from Umeå Västerbotten

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden

$5,004

Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Lounge Chair by Sam Larsson for Dux, 1972

By Dux of Sweden, Sam Larsson

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern cantilever lounge chair. Design by Sam Larsson for Dux of

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Lounge Chair by Sam Larsson for Dux, 1972

$1,096 Sale Price

20% Off

Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden

By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Forserum, SE

Scandinavian mid-century design. In 1955, Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara was commissioned by Swedish

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden

$1,906

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Weesp, NL

Discover Timeless Elegance with this Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by Göte Möbler Elevate your

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair

$2,919

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Model 247 Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Model 247 Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Model 247 Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs - Pair

$3,895

Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The mid-century walnut lounge chairs model 72-C, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$6,500 / set

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready

By Bengt Ruda

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready

$3,565

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lamino Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2

By Swedese

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lamino Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring a

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lamino Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2

$5,500 / set

Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning mid-century walnut recliner chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Dux in the 1960s, is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux

$2,995

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dowels Design Lounge Chair by Selig

By Selig, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern teak dowels Design lounge chair by Selig.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dowels Design Lounge Chair by Selig

$2,200

Set of 4 Swedish Teak and Leather Dining Chairs, Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having slightly flared backrests with a horizontally pierced upper section, the leather upholstered seats slightly concave, raised on slightly tapering legs

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Swedish Teak and Leather Dining Chairs, Mid-20th Century

$5,640 / set

Mid-Century Modern High back Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden

Located in Deland, FL

An exceptionally designed Swedish chair on a swivel steel base in original black vinyl with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Mid-Century Modern High back Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden

$2,300

Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of iconic TeVe-chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industrier, Sweden mid-1900s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric

$7,400

Swedish Lounge Chair USA-143 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing the exquisite mid-century modern lounge chair, expertly designed by Folke Ohlsson for

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Swedish Lounge Chair USA-143 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$2,850

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Broderna Johansons - Fully Restored

By Bröderna Johansson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair by Broderna Johansons circa 1960. Fully restored, repadded and

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Beech

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Broderna Johansons - Fully Restored

$2,400

Poul Volther Stacking Chairs Gemla Sweden in Ash Scandinavian Mid Century Modern

By Gemla, Poul Volther

Located in Dronten, NL

manufactured circa 1960 by Gemla, Sweden. These chairs would give any restaurant a Scandinavian minimalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Poul Volther Stacking Chairs Gemla Sweden in Ash Scandinavian Mid Century Modern

$655 / item

Swedish Rocking Chair

Located in London, England

This Swedish Art Deco rocking chair was produced in the 1940s and has been completely restored and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Swedish Rocking Chair

$11,639

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous Mid-19th century; Sweden Pine, linen. Approximate size: 35 (h) x 23 (w) x 18.5 (d) in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair

$2,995

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Swedish Mid Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Swedish mid century chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swedish mid century chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Swedish mid century chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Rococo Swedish mid century chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Swedish mid century chairs over the years, but those made by Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden and Folke Ohlsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Swedish Mid Century Chairs?

Swedish mid century chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,492, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $42,800.

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 Swedish Mid Century Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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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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