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

Set of 6 Lammhults Campus Stacking Chairs, Swedish Mid Century Chairs 1970s

$1,560

Set of 6 Lammhults Campus Stacking Chairs, Swedish Mid Century Chairs 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Stacking Chairs – Campus Model by Lammhults, Sweden, 1970s (Up to 16 chairs available) A stylish set of stacking chairs from the Campus series by Lammhults, produced in Swe...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s

$1,654Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Ystad, SE

Dimensions: Width: 50 cm Depth: 46.5 cm Height: 77 cm Seat height: 42 cm A fine and authentic set of Swedish mid-century chairs by one of Scandinavia’s most influential designers.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid Century Modern Beige Swivel Lounge Chairs by Overman Sweden

$2,900 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Beige Swivel Lounge Chairs by Overman Sweden

By Overman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Super comfy matching pair of lounge chairs made by Overman and produced in Sweden circa 1960's. They feature steel swiveling bases with a pinstripe beige fabric. Chairs were recovere...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Overman Sweden Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

$895

Overman Sweden Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

By Overman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Atomic Era Lounge Chair attributed to Overman of Sweden.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

$1,250 / set

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 casters. The classic design utilizes high quality foam to create a comfortable seat...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

$2,200

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

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

$3,600

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

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking example of Scandinavian-American modernism, this “Profile” lounge chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in the 1950s–60s. The angular solid teak frame supp...

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden

$2,250

Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden The Pernilla 69 is a classic easy chair designed by iconic Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

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

$3,720

"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: Leather, Chromed Steel Measurements: 35″ wide x 40" deep x 32″ tall

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair

$1,120Sale Price|41% Off

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

$1,415Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

By Overman

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

It adapts to any space and perfectly combines functionality with the Scandinavian design characteristic of the Mid-Century Modern era. The design of the chairs consists of a backrest...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Mid Century High Back Tufted Lounge Chair

$1,890

Swedish Mid Century High Back Tufted Lounge Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This lounge chair was made in Sweden. It has a contoured high back. The arms and frame are made of walnut. The upholstery is a period fabric in a bright palette plaid.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Swedish Sawbuck Easy Chair

$1,274Sale Price|30% 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-upholstered in a brown textile with a boucle style knotty texture. A neat model, comfor...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Swedish Three-Legged Chair, Mid-19th Century, 1840s

$1,600 / item

Antique Swedish Three-Legged Chair, Mid-19th Century, 1840s

Located in New York, US

Swedish 3 leg chair from the 1840s Sourced in France

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$2,328

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). Patchwork leather 'sling' seat sewn to brown vinyl frame. Original soft and supple leat...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair, Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Folk Art Chairs

$2,350 / 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 design tradition rooted in everyday life, where local craftsmen created functional...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

$880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden

Located in Trenton, NJ

Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm elegance and comfort. These chairs, with their sleek walnut frames, feature removable sea...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sweden mid-century modern teak chairs by Haga Fors, 1950s

$2,382 / set

Sweden mid-century modern teak chairs by Haga Fors, 1950s

By Haga Fors

Located in MIlano, IT

Sweden mid-century modern teak chairs by Haga Fors, 1950s Set of four chairs made entirely of wood.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

$3,072

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine

Located in Odense, DK

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mid-Century Bentwood Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$1,200 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Bentwood Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and rosewood frames and bases. A quality piece that is sure to please in any modern in...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dahléns Dalum Mid Century Swedish Teak Swivel Chairs - Pair

$4,795

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 x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance of 19.5 inch...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

$4,200Sale Price|27% Off

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 part of 20th century in Sweden. Upholstered in its original leather with a beautif...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs

$1,100 / set

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 back cushions Priced as a pair but also available individually

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Solid Turned Teak Mid Century Modern Cane Back Lounge Chair MINT

$4,500

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

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair

$2,310

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 quality taupe leather. Tub style rounded chair on a swivel chrome base. Enjoy the b...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

$3,550

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

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chair is made of oak with a new canvas Swedish quality linen upholstery. Good vintage condit...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

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

$1,080Sale Price|31% Off

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-century modern design tailored for children.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 High Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Overman Sweden

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 contoured back rests create an ergonomic seating experience. Cognac faux leather ( v...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

$7,054 / set

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.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

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

$3,000

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

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Stamford, CT

Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden, 1970s This iconic Space Age swivel lounge chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Teak Swedish Dining Side Chairs

$2,490 / set

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Teak Swedish Dining Side Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

These chairs were made in Sweden in the 1950's. They're made of a solid teak. The frames are reinforced by precisely crafted joinery. Reupholstery is strongly recommended.

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

Materials

Teak

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

$1,496Sale Price|20% Off

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, crafted from solid pine in Sweden during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

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

$550

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

$2,795 / set

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

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 32.5 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clear...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Set of 3, Solid Wood, Cotton, Sweden

$1,407 / set

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Set of 3, Solid Wood, Cotton, Sweden

Located in Hamburg, DE

Three chairs of Swedish origin in the safari style.The frame consists of solid wood elements that come together here … Read more Three chairs of Swedish origin in the safari style.Th...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

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

$1,654 / set

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

By Nesto

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

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

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$4,110Sale Price / set|47% Off

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 Modern These chairs have a chromium-plated steel frame and cushioned tan leather uphol...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, c1960s

$5,000 / set

Mid Century 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, c1960s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Chino Hills, CA

This piece integrates beautifully into: - Mid Century Modern - Scandinavian Modern - Danish Modern - Organic Modern - Japandi - Contemporary - Minimalist - Modernist - Postmodern int...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Modern 'Monterey' Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

$5,000

Pair of Mid Century Modern 'Monterey' Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Vintage DUX pieces continue to be highly regarded among collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide. Perfect For Mid Century Modern interiors Scandinavian Modern homes Danish Modern...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Yellow

$8,800

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Yellow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal weights, in good condition.

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

Materials

Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden

$9,900

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish nest, reading lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, produced by O.H.

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

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

$3,400

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

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning Swedish teak lounge chair, designed by the talented Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden in the 1960s, is an exceptional piece that perfectly embodies mid-century modern des...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

$8,800

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, Sweden, c. 1960s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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

$5,199 / set

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 × D: 89 x 44 x 45 cm, or: 85 x 44 x 45 cm, seat height: 50 cm.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs

$1,285 / set

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 needed. Surface scratches and wear but structurally sound. Dimensions: 49.5 W...

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

Materials

Pine

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

$1,087Sale Price|20% Off

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 Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

$1,822Sale Price / set|61% Off

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 around.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Modern Teak Swedish High Back Armchair

$1,890

Mid Century Modern Teak Swedish High Back Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This chair is made in the Milo Baughman recliner style. Constructed from teak, the chair is made with a high back for added comfort and head support. Reupholstery is strongly recomm...

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Easy Chairs, Cream Velvet, Sweden, 1940

$16,000 / set

Mid-Century Scandinavian Easy Chairs, Cream Velvet, Sweden, 1940

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of upholstered easy chairs showcases a refined mid-century Scandinavian sensibility. Each chair features a gently tufted backrest, softly rolled arms, and a deep, inviting ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

$3,610

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. Reupholstered in Maison Pierre Frey-fabric. Stained wood, dark brown. Marked with metal plate. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Fur

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden

$4,963

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 ,Northern Sweden.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

$1,890

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

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken

Located in Forserum, SE

A stunning example of Scandinavian mid-century design. In 1955, Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara was commissioned by Swedish manufacturer Edsbyverken to refine and redesign the F...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Swedish Mid Century Modern Leather Tufted Swivel Adjustable Armchair

$2,590

Swedish Mid Century Modern Leather Tufted Swivel Adjustable Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This armchair swivels and pivots. It was made in Sweden in the mid 20th century. It's upholstered in a brown leather and is button tufted. It has a 5 star wood and metal base and is ...

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

$3,565

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 for Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1950s. This chair has been fully restored, reuph...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

$2,645 / set

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.

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dowels Design Lounge Chair by Selig

$2,200

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

Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century, Sweden

$4,490 / set

Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century, Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Berlin, DE

A classic pair of Eva lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1934 made of bent laminated beechwood frames and seats in woven natural hemp webbing, offering both lightness and er...

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

Materials

Beech

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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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