Mid-Century Modern Seating
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair, crafted as the original USA edition for Herman Miller, features a sleek black leather...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s.
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge Chair by Maarten van Severen for Vitra ( 2000):
These comfortable lounge chairs can be easily (and safely) tilted back by shifting your body weight, thus creating a lounge be...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Sofa Or Chairs ‘Caracas’ By Pierre Guariche For Meurop Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Sofa or Chairs "Caracas" by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
The “Caracas" model is modular and the arms can be removed to create armchairs or a sofa, designed by...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century.
The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions.
The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" A Pair of Armchairs in Oak, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade".
The seat and back is upholstered in the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of two black leather Cab 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Cassina "Cab" 413 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. The leather co...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
By Guy Rogers
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed ottoman, a fusion of iconic design and luxurious comfort. Upholstered in sumptuous gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Robin Day 675 Dining Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely stylish set of four vintage Robin Day 675 dining chairs. Originally designed in 1952, this set were manufactured under license by Case furniture, they date fr...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Oak Sofa by Howard Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61 D37 H26.5 SW53 SD26 SH18
Fully Restored Loveseat Sofa in excellent condition. Item features a newly refinished solid oak frame in a medium dark walnut. Sofa has new straps, new ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pleased to offer a great collection of 8 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSS stacking chairs in elephant hide grey. These chairs are in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede Robert Haussmann DS-P Leather Armchair & Matching Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
De Sede DS-P Leather Reclining Armchair and Matching Footstool Ottoman by Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1971
The DS-P was designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in 197...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
G Plan Three Seater Sofa Bed Group 3 Richard Young Merrow Associates Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
1960s G Plan Group 3 Three Seater Sofa Bed Designed by Richard Young of Merrow Associates
Produced by G Plan and designed by Richard Young in the early 1960s, a beautif...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for No...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s.
Made from black lacquered metal.
This is the perfect piece for a collector. The cushions are original. They bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs Stange Bruk
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs by Stange Bruk
Six 313 dining chairs by Norwegian interior designer Edvin Helseth (1925-2007), from the ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Chaises d'écolier vintage métal bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Lot de 4 chaises d'école en état très moyen. Bois taché et avec des manques. Métal rouillé et à ressouder.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair Of French Charles Dudouyt Style Chairs - Wooden with Rush Seat
Located in Dorchester, GB
Pair of Charles Dudouyt style chairs with rush seat and back. French circa 1940s.
Dimensions
Height - 90cm
Width - 45cm
Depth - 42cm
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Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller for ICF
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, Set of 3, 1950s
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 3 of Vintage Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, circa 1950s.
The chairs made by Polish furniture maker Radomsko ZMG, famed for also ma...
Category
1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s
Located in Braga, Braga
'Safari' lounge chair, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s
This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in combination with carefully crafted wood j...
Category
1970s Pakistani Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
dimensions :
- 68 W x 72,5 D x 68H cm
-With armrests : 73,5 W
Seat height : 33
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s.
The chair has a gra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2 x Armchair (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Design by Claire Bataille
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x Armchair (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Design by Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens for 't Spectrum collection from 1973-1974.
2 x Fauteuil (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Ontwerp van Claire...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The legs are made of ash, and the seat and back made of plywood. It is upholstered with brick-colored leath...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
Located in Milano, IT
4 sculptural Dining Chairs - Entryway Chais - Timeless design
Extremely rare set of four "Segesto" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of the "...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish 2 Seater Sofa Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Danish Two Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the fi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Trega Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tormod Alnaes for Sørliemøbler
By Tormod Alnaes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with original canvas and leather. The leather has aged fantastically and has a great patina. There is general vintage wear from use, please refer to the photos
Ottoman - 21...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996
By Anna Gili
Located in WEERT, NL
Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996
Wooden frame with H.R. expanded polyurethane.
Turned feet in lackered beechwood
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
4 Arne Wahl Iversen Mid century teak dining chairs Glyngøre stolefabrik, model G
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for the manufacturer Glyngøre stolefabrik in the 1960s.
Model: GS61 from the 1960s.
Displayed price is for a set of 4 chairs.
All ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
4 Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn, 1960s, Set of 4
The chair frames are made from solid teak and rattan sits, in good vintage condtion, however...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Modular seating by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W145 D56.5 H27 (5 pieces + 2 Pieces down) (as shown in first pic)
Single W28 D28 H27.5 SW27 SD20 SH17.5
Corner W28 D28 H28 SW20 SD20 SH17.5
Fun modualr seating sofa sectional. Sof...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Living Room Sets Gae Aulenti for Knoll 1970s Black Grey Italian Style
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Living Room Sets Gae Aulenti for Knoll 1970s Black Grey
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s
Located in Braga, Braga
'Safari' lounge chairs and ottoman, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s
Two chairs and one Ottoman
This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in c...
Category
1970s Pakistani Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” dining chairs for Mobil Girgi, beech and leather, Italy, 1970, set of two
A rare variant of the iconic Marenco’s “Sapporo” chair, this version shows a strong...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Tripod Curved Stools in Solid Elm Wood by Aranjou, France, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of tripod stools in solid Elm Wood with lovely curved sides and seat, France, 1960's.
manufactured by Aranjou, France, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Tubular Brass Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of three Marcel Breuer Cesca style rattan and brass bar stools with arms. The mid-century modern design features a tubular brass finish metal frame, rattan back with lo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
'OTTO LARSEN' Dining Chair Set 6.
By Otto Larsen
Located in Auckland, AUK
Otto Larsen chairs in very good condition.
50L 50W 92H
Well designed and made to last generations.
Wider and deeper seat, comfortable.
Beautiful mahogany wood grains.
No any wobb...
Category
1960s New Zealand Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century curated rosewood dining chairs 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
W19 x D17.5 x H32 inches
seat height: 18 inches
Mid Century curated rosewood dining chairs 1960s Set of 4
Store with new velvet, upholstery, sturdy, and super comfortable
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Lounge chairs and sofa set by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry
Located in PARIS, FR
An extremely rare set designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry, with a very elegant shape with a combination of rosewood, chrome metal and a seat, as if suspended in this structure. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautifully minimalist Danish occasional chair with a welcoming curved back that contrasts wonderfully with the clean, straight lines of the rosewood armrests and legs. Newly uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Italian Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very interesting and stylish pair of vintage Italian side chairs. They were made in Italy and date from the 1970-80’s.
They are of superb quality, with a quirky and quite unusual ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Beautifully crafted fside chairs in very good condition.
Manufactured by Barovero Turino in the 1960s.
The seating area has a wooden structure and is in fact a processed bent plywo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm
Good condition .
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rosewood sofa by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry
Located in PARIS, FR
An extremely rare sofa designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry, with a very elegant shape with a combination of rosewood, chrome metal and a seat, as if suspended in this structure. Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Vintage Chairs 1960s EMC Mobler Danish Teak
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 3 Vintage Chairs 1960s EMC Mobler Danish Teak
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1950s Finnish Three-Seater Sofa Model “Susanna” by Oiva Parviainen
Located in London, GB
This comfortable three-seater sofa “Susanna model” was designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto. The sofa is presented on a minimalistic elegan...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Seven Swedish Pine Dining Chairs By Goran Malmvall
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of seven Swedish pine dining chairs by Goran Malmvall featuring a slatted back rest.
Göran Malmvall (1917-2001), was born into the furniture & design industry. As the younges...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
FRANCO ALBINI for POGGI Folding chair
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Baranzate, IT
Folding chair with solid wood frame. Seat and backrest made of plywood.
Prod. Poggi, Italy, 1952
Bibliography Exhibition catalog, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Design, April 30, 2009.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Móveis Cimo, Brazil - set of 4 rare Dinner Chairs, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
These 4 rare hardwood dining chairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer of Brazilian furniture manufacturing that existed from 1921 to 1982...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Rocco Turzi Decoration, Four Queen Ann Style Chairs in Lacquered Wood circa 1970
By Rocco Turzi Decoration
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rocco Turzi Decoration, Four Queen Ann Style Chairs in Lacquered Wood circa 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
4 chairs by Arne Vodder model 422
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs in solid rosewood and original leather, by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder.
Their graphic shape, both refined and assertive, as well as their beautiful leather patina ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Krogenæs Møbler, Three Legged Stool in Pine, Norway 1960s
By K.S. Mobler
Located in Renens, CH
A beautifully patinated “522” stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway 1960s.
The sturdy, three legged hocker was original designed as a milking stool, but would nowadays be a great additi...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian living room set with two armchairs and a sofa, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Complete living room with a pair of armchairs and a three-seater sofa, Scandinavian production of the 1960s.
Structure in maple wood with seat, backrest and armrests in fabric, detai...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs