Yellow Mid Century Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in yellow and beige, durable and pleasant to the touch spanish fabric. We can prepare this chair
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Textile, Beech
Italian mid-century modern chairs in wood and yellow fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chairs in wood and yellow fabric, 1960s Set of six wood and fabric
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete
Textile, Beech
Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chair, H.Lachert, Europe, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic
Textile, Ash
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-19th Century Pair French Provincial Wooden Chairs Yellow Linen
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine French Mid-19th Century wooden chairs have an eclectic style and with theirs yellow
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid-century rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking
Velvet, Beech
$159 / item
Yellow Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic MCM design. Dimensions: 17.25"W x 16"D x 31.5"H, 19" Seat Height
Wood
Mid-Century yellow Chair with Metal Frame and Plastic Seat, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 2000 / chair / plastic, metal / Mid-century / Design A sleek yellow chair with metal
Metal
Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Chair, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Striped Yellow Tufted Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This chair combines classic comfort with a distinctive striped pattern, making it a charming accent
Fabric
Italian mid-century modern Yellow wood folding chair Tric by Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Yellow wood folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Wood
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Set of Eight Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Textile, Beech
Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Heart Chair in Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was
Velvet, Beech
Italian mid-century modern Chair in light yellow laminate and black metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in light yellow laminate and black metal, 1960s Chair with rounded
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century
Chrome
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic
Textile, Ash
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Pierre Paulin Concorde Chair by Artifort, Citrus Yellow Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin designed the Concorde chair for Artifort as a compact companion to the high-back F784
Metal
Set of Ten Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy
Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Mid Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid century rattan, velvet and wood chairs. They were produced in Thonet woodworking
Velvet, Beech, Rattan
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie Style Yellow Chair with Connected Table
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie style chair with connected table, chrome frame and newly upholstered
Chrome
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs Alma chair is
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Yellow 'Blow' Arm Chair, 1960's
By Jonathan de Pas
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Blow inflatable lounge chair by Jonathan de Pas for Zanotta 1960s.
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor chair in yellow plastic scooby and black metal, 1960s Fantastic
Metal
Mid Century Heart Chair, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Lounge Chairs in Yellow
Located in London, GB
craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your
Velvet, Wood, Fabric, Linen
A Set Of 2 Yellow Fiberglass Toga Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern Seating
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Set Of Yellow Fiberglass Toga Lounge Chairs. The Toga Chair Designed by Sergio Mazza For
Fiberglass
$2,097Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Yellow Color Wood Brass Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design Yellow color wood and brass feet.
Brass
Mid Century JAR Chair, Hand Tufting Green and Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is
Velvet, Beech
Ten Mid Century JAR Chairs, Tufting Green and Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is
Velvet, Beech, Wool
20th Century, Fameg, Yellow Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Textile, Beech
Set of 3 German Mid-Century Garden Stacking Chairs from Mauser
By Mauser Werke
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type
Metal
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie Style Yellow Chair with Chrome Legs and Connected Table
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie Style chair with connected table, chrome frame and newly upholstered
Chrome
Mid-Century Wim Rietveld "1401" Chair For Gispen with Lemonade Upholstery
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "1401" chair by Wim Rietveld for Gispen. This stylish lounge chair has original
Metal
Set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs with Yellow Skai, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant set of six Danish mid-century modern dining chairs from the 1960s. Crafted in rosewood with
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Yellow Industrial Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This yellow chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960. It features an iron
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Robusta Chair with a Lacquered Arched Frame in Yellow
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Effortlessly merging sculptural elegance with refined proportions, the Robusta Chair is born from a
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered soft yellow
Brass
20th Century Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in a mustard yellow, durable and pleasant to the touch wool mix fabric. Chair is stabile and very
Textile, Beech
Two Mid-Century Mustard and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation, new glossy lacquer. For this chairs we used ultramarine blue and mustard yellow/sand color
Fiberglass
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chair, in bentwood/yellow-green fabric, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Beirut, LB
sophisticated design sensibilities of the Art Deco era, transitioning into early Mid-Century Modern. This piece
Fabric, Bentwood
Six 20th Century Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in a mustard yellow, durable and pleasant to the touch wool mix fabric. Chair is stabile and very
Textile, Beech
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Brown Wood, Yellow Fabric
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Six Parzinger dining chairs each having high backs and strong frames in the original fabric. A pair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
Set of Six 20th Century Fameg Yellow Vintage Chairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chairs A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Textile, Beech
Set of Four 20th Century Fameg Yellow Vintage Chairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chairs A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Textile, Beech
Italian mid-century Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica and black tubolar metal
Metal
Mid Century Modern Style Yellow Velvet & Ebony Dining or Side Chair, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
Mid Century Modern Style Yellow Velvet & Ebony Dining or Side Chair, Set of 4: This exquisite
Velvet, Ebony
Set of Eight 20th Century Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in a mustard yellow, durable and pleasant to the touch wool mix fabric. Chair is stabile and very
Textile, Beech
Set of Four 20th Century Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
dressed in a mustard yellow, durable and pleasant to the touch wool mix fabric. Chair is stabile and very
Textile, Beech
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.
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.
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