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Herman Miller Eames ’ Aluminum Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller chairs Aluminium Red Fabric Vintage Herman Miller Eames ‘EA316’ aluminum chair is a
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Vintage 1960s American Other Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Vintage Chair by Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage fiberglas DSW chair by Charles & Ray Eames for manufacturer Herman Miller. The shell is an
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eames Vintage Chair by Herman Miller 1950s
Eames Vintage Chair by Herman Miller 1950s
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Charles Eames Eiffel Tower Fiberglass Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs feature the Classic Charles Eames Eiffel Tower
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Herman Miller Eames DKX Black Upholstered Padded Vinyl Wire Frame Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller Vintage Eames DKX Chair Black Upholstered Padded Vinyl Wire Frame Chair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames Design Swivel Aluminum Group Chair.
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames Design Swivel Aluminum Group Chair. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Aluminium Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Eames aluminum group lounge chair EA 124 two-tone dark brown Hopsak fabric, manufactured by Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Style Acrylic Molded Armchair Vintage Mid Century Modern
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and modern, this Herman Miller Eames Style Acrylic Molded Armchair represents the pinnacle of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Early Edition Aluminum Group Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Eames for Herman Miller vintage Aluminum Group chair. A beautiful mid century modern chair with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cognac Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Herman Miller in
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Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair was a marriage of two pillar designs in the Eames catalogue. One
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
An Early Vintage example of a Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames. This is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Brown Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic vintage Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Molded Plastic X-Base Shell Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century molded plastic x-base shell chairs - pair. Measures: 24.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stacking bases. Each shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Priced per chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming orange shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs on H Bases
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stacking bases. Each shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Priced per chair. Contact
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage replica Eames for Herman Miller Molded Plywood DCM Chairs, Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage replica chairs fabricated from molded plywood seats and backs attached to a metal base
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair Original Base 1950
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1st Gen Eames for Herman Miller DKR-2 Wire Eiffel Bikini Chair Blue Fabric 1951
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist “DRK-2 Eiffel Chair” designed by Eames for Herman Miller. 1st generation, 1951. Retains
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair was a marriage of two pillar designs in the Eames catalogue. One
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Fiberglass dining chairs with a yellow fabric upholstery and chromed metal base. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs Set in Pastels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1 Herman Miller Orange Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
manufactured by Herman Miller. Bright orange shell in very good vintage condition. New base that features oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
these (up to 5) VINTAGE, beautiful Authentic Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fire Engine Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eames for Herman Miller. Seldom Seen Fire Engine Red shells are in original condition, each with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Bright parchment shell in very good vintage condition
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Alsdorf, NW
the most famous and cozy Mid Century armchair. The chair was produced by Herman Miller. In the rare
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles studio is a haven where vintage treasures are reborn. Here’s a glimpse into our restoration
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of four vintage '' La Fonda '' chairs Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vittoria, IT
Herman Miller. Queste bellissime poltrone presentano tracce di usura come macchie scure sui sedili
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Each feature original early1970s fiberglass black
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Chocolate Leather for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in chocolate brown leather for Herman Miller. Original black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Item # 705VFW20-1 This
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM dining chair set. Executed in ash and chrome steel bases. All
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Chairs in Tweed Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Set of six stacking DSS chairs, designed by Eames, for Herman Miller, having beige/ clay colored
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Vintage Herman Miller Eames Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage herman miller eames chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage herman miller eames chair — often made from metal, plastic and fiberglass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage herman miller eames chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage herman miller eames chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful vintage herman miller eames chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Herman Miller Eames Chair?

Prices for a vintage herman miller eames chair start at $300 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $1,900.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.