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Beautiful Elegant American Mid Century Modern Iron Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid iron chair designed by Paul McCobb freshly powder coated in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
By Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron Armchairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid Century Modern iron chairs.
Reupholstered in fine material and fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern welded iron butterfly chair
Offered is a welded iron 'Butterfly' chair
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gallo Original Iron Works wrought iron yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro dining chair - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 17 in D 22 in
Pacific Iron Side Chair
By Pacific Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pacific iron 1940s side chair.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rare, exotic French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical lounge chair or armchair The chair is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Sculptura” Wrought Iron Chairs After Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the essence of mid-century modern Americana with this pair of Vintage MCM Russell Woodard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 26.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, high, wingback, lounge chair features a minimal, wrought iron frame newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron & Wicker Hoop Lounge Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
white split reed woven into the chair. Wicker is first painted and then woven across a iron frame using
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs in white wrought iron, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern White Iron Deck-Chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white iron deck-chair, 1960s
Deck-chair in white painted iron. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Modern Iron Arthur Umanoff Adrian Pearsall Style Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Iron Arthur Umanoff Adrian Pearsall Style Club Lounge Chair. Item features circa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26 in W 25.5 in D 39 in
4 Mid-Century Modern Iron and Birch Dining Chair Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
4 Mid-Century Modern iron and birch dining chair Clifford pascoe. All original very clean chairs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair with custom cushion in a blue and strip ticking like material. Great
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional iron hoop lounge chair with a canvas seat. Fabulous iron frame with a great design
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Design Bamboo High Backrest Chairs Italian Design Iron Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern design bamboo high backrest chairs Italian design iron feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs - a Pair
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage MCM outdoor wrought iron peacock chairs. Made by the iconic John a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 50.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Pair Vtg Salterini Style Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Scrolling Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair vintage Salterini style Mid-Century Modern wrought iron scrolling side chairs. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Richard McCarthy Iron Lounge Chairs a Pair
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Round Rock, TX
A fantastic pair of Richard McCarthy iron and wood lounge chairs. These are perfect examples of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Green Painted Iron Garden Chairs from 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 iron garden or terrace chairs, green painted from 1960s
The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Wrought Iron “Orange Slice” Chairs - a Pair
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group. Unmarked. Thr
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26.25 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rocking Chair After Salterini and Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron rocking chair after Salterini and Arthur Umanoff. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 23 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Italian wrought iron hairpin leg bentwood accent side chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Wire Chairs by John Keal for Pacific Iron
By Pacific Iron, John Keal
Located in Chicago, IL
c. Mid 20th Century. Full metal construction.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern.
These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with the Pere Cosp Iron and
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern.
These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
Dan Johnson, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Pacific Iron, Dan Johnson
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and off white fabric lounge chair, designed by Dan Johnson and produced by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair in Wood, Iron and Leather, by Michel Arnoult, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The chair designed by Michel Arnoult, a pivotal figure in the mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Dan Johnson, Slipper Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Pacific Iron, Dan Johnson
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and off white fabric slipper or lounge chair, designed by Dan Johnson and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950
By Milo Baughman, Pacific Iron
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950. Chair has been completely restored and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Dive into the legacy of mid-century design with this John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs and Table in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, 1960s
Garden set
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Dan Johnson, Slipper Chair, Iron, Bouclé, USA, 1950s
By Pacific Iron, Dan Johnson
Located in High Point, NC
A bouclé and iron slipper chair designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Pacific Iron, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Transparent Iron Desk / Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sober, elegant, handmade Mid-Century Modern side chair in expanded metal showcasing the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Pair of Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Flex Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
-century modern design. Crafted by Woodard, a renowned name in wrought iron furniture, these rocking chairs
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Mid century modern black leather iron sling lounge chair by Leathercraft
By Jerry Johnson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century black leather sling lounge chair designed by Jerry Johnson for Leathercraft in 1954
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Leather / Iron Lounge Chair
By John Woodard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black wrought iron framed lounge chair having black leather strap arms and brass hardware with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Pair Mid Century Patinated Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Chairs. Patinated Black, worn paint mostly on one chair
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern chairs - Set of 4. Item features woven
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Lee Woodard Allegro Mid-Century Modern 1950s Iron and Wood Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, circa early 1950s Allegro chairs by Lee Woodard. This pair of sturdy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Hoop Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Measures : 30"height, 20"wide, 15"seat height
- Mid-Century Modern iron hoop chair circa 1970s
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, garden chairs feature painted, wrought iron grid frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Open Frames in Wood and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
through which iron rods are secured to function as feet and provide the chair extra strength. The tilted
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron Ltd. of Toronto Canada produced a second model for
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Wrought Iron Wire Chairs with Upholstered Seat/ Back
Located in Doornspijk, NL
To bee or not to bee... outrageous beauty and seating comfort.
In addition to the frivolous look of this duo they also seem to invite us cordially to use their comfortable service w...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 20.67 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker & Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair
By Francis Mair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker with an Iron frame by Francis Mair c1960
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 40 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Luigi Colli Gold Iron Vanity Chairs, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Apair of stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chairs, look no further than these Luigi Colli vanity
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 52.37 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Mexican Modern Iron Leather Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist Mexican lounge chairs circa 1950s
Enameled iron frames / leather strap sling
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs in the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 20.25 in D 30 in
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Upholstered Chairs, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of upholstered chairs with black iron legs, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden set consisting
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage mid century modern iron chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage mid century modern iron chairs — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage mid century modern iron chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage mid century modern iron chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage mid century modern iron chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Knoll produced popular vintage mid century modern iron chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,680, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $20,166 highest priced.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Vintage Mid Century Modern Iron Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some 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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