Vintage Valet Chair by Nova Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect blend of style and utility, this mid-century valet chair by Nova Products is a rare and refined example of practical design from the atomic age. Crafted in the 1950s–60s, t...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Newly upholstered vintage valet chair in lime green faux suede fabric.
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wood & Rope Clothing Valet Butlers Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wood & Rope Clothing Valet Butlers Chair.
Rope, Wood
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet Chair Ico & Luisa Parisi Attributed
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech valet chair was designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi attributed, Italy, 1960s and executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Beech Wood Clothing Valet Chair Seat (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Beech Wood Folding Clothing Valet Chair Seat with Woven Rush Seat with Lift Up Hidden Storage (A).
Beech
Vintage Mid Century Italian Style Modern Beech Wood Clothing Valet Chair Seat, B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Style Modern Beech Wood Folding Clothing Valet Chair Seat with Woven Rush Seat and Lift Up Hidden Storage (B), Yugoslavia.
Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Vintage "Dressboy": Italian Mid-Century Valet Stand Chair by Reguitti
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
The Sculptural "Dressboy": Italian Mid-Century Valet Chair by Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s A quintessential icon of mid-century Italian sophistication, this "gentleman's servant" by Fra...
Brass
Vintage Men’s Valet Chair with Rush Seating and Wooden Frame
Located in Cordova, SC
Gentleman’s Valet with rush seating and wooden frame in good condition. Light wear to one quadrant of the seat. Otherwise in great shape. Comfortable, practical, and unassuming piece...
Rush, Wood
Vintage Modern Gentleman's Valet Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern valet chair with from the 1960s made of solid walnut with woven rope seat in the manner of Hans Wenger. Lovely sculpted arms and back rest. (Please confirm item...
Vintage Danish Modern Hans Wegner Model Jh-514 Style Valet Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The chair is in wonderful vintage condition, retaining its original finish.
Teak
Sold
H 42.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Birch and Brass Clothing Valet Chair with Drawer.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Valet Butler Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern valet chair features a leather seat and backrest.
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century "Valet" Chair
By Amcrest
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a 1960's "valet" or "butler" chair by Amcrest.
Maple
Hans Wegner 1st Edition Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an authentic, vintage Hans Wegner Valet Chair made of oak and teak.
Brass
Vintage Valet Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood frame valet chair with caned seat, circa 1950's.
Wood, Cane
Vintage Wood Valet Folding Chair with Woven Caned Seat, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Wonderful vintage wood folding valet chair with the original woven caned seat.
Cane, Wood
$1,849 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholst...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Chiavari Chair, Model Parisienne, with Cane Seat
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, Austria
A decorative version of the Chiavari chair, the Parisienne, from 1950's, is a modern classic . Not only beautiful to the eye, it is a wonder of engineering and sophistication. It c...
Beech
$950Sale Price|47% Off
H 29.75 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Oak
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
$490Sale Price|30% Off
H 44 in W 15.5 in D 18.5 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Gentleman's Clothing Valet Butler Chair Rush Seat MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century stained birch collapsible wood valet with woven cord seat. Features tray for cufflinks/pocket change and brass rods to drape neck ties. C.1960. Attributed to Ico Parisi. ...
Rush, Hardwood
$900
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 14.75 in
1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France
By Gio Ponti
Located in IT
This 1950s wood and woven wicker chair, crafted in the style of renowned designer Gio Ponti, exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Made in Paris, France, the chair features a s...
Wicker, Wood
Italian 1950s Sculptural Single Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s beautifully sculpted single chair.
Upholstery, Wood
$576
H 28.94 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
1960s 1970s Oak Dining Chair Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard Model 49
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Oak Dining Chair/Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard, Model 49 Item: Armchair Manufacturer: Erik Kirkegaard Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width =...
Fabric, Oak
$4,800
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made with oak frame and contrasting teak arms. This example has been carefully rest...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs. This exam...
Oak, Bouclé
20th Century Dedar Tabularasa Green Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in green, beautif...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Valet Chair by Pearl-Wick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration a Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Valet Chair by Pearl-Wick. This sleek, simple piece is designed for the discerning gentleman who values both style and functio...
Wood
1950s Danish High-Back Lounge Chair in Original Green Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s Danish high-back lounge chair constructed with a solid wood frame in a curved form, featuring hand-tied springs and horsehair padding, upholstered in its original green mohair ...
Mohair
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair Patina Oak ca' 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. Perfect as a desk chai...
Teak
Mid-Century Lady Chair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$9,443 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Fratelli Reguitti Valet Chair Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1960
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Rochester, NY
Fratelli Reguitti valet chair in original cerused pale oak w/ brass fittings. Two brass rods w/ ball ends at top extend out to hold ties, belts. The synthetic woven rope seat lifts u...
Brass
$1,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$7,802 / item
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
"Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chair model cow horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner. New production. Great luxury sometimes comes in small packages. This is one of Wegner smallest chairs, bu...
Cherry
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Teak
Leaves Chandelier
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a magnificent object of functional decor that will add a unique accent to a modern dining room or Classic living room. Its imposing size and exquisite craft...
Stainless Steel
$11,558
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Teak and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Sofa model 2213 Produced by Fr...
Teak, Leather
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
Cane, Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
Cane, Teak
$27,800
H 1.13 in W 72 in D 21 in
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signed and dated 1971 to the under...
Walnut
$64,000
H 28.55 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953 Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
Metal
George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design headboard for a king or queen sized bed for his Origins series by Widdicomb, 1959. Constructed of East Indian Laurel wood in the original Sundra finish, clean...
Elm
Hans J. Wegner Sabre Leg Table Model AT-304 for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner oak dining table with two drop-leaves and cross-legs, stretchers of brass. Very fine condition. Designed by Wegner 1950 and manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck...
Brass
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.
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