What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some 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.

Mid Century Bar Chair

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Ted Graber

90s Glass Bar Cart

Modern Low Chair Gropius

Nomos Desk

Spanish Birthing Chair

Jean Michel Frank Ottoman

Yugoslavia Rocking Chair

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Brass

21st Century Velvet Louis Bar Chair Polished Brass Walnut

H 43.9 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

The bar chair has never been out of sight and always remains beautiful. This wooden Mid-Century

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair

H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

H 41.74 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair

By Paoli Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair

H 32 in W 23 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Vintage Bar Cart Riviera Style, 1950s, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern Vintage bar cart wheel supported from rattan 1950s Italy. This presented cute

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Vintage Bar Cart Riviera Style, 1950s, Italy

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in

Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for MB Italy 1960s

By MB Italy

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

vintage condition, this fantastic bar trolley promises to elevate the ambiance of any mid-century living

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for MB Italy 1960s

H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Bar cart in Hardwood and White Formica designed by Sergio

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 16.9 in

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

By Paoli Chair Company

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 35 in

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s

By MB Italy, Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant bottle trolley with two pull-out trays in Khaya Anthotheca Mahogany with mid-century gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s

H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in

Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops

By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Iconic Mid Century Service Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack , with original Crystal Tops

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops

H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair

By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner

Located in Countryside, IL

Norman Cherner mid century chair The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair

H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor

By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare mid century modern cocktail bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Circa 1950s. Classic fifties

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor

H 41 in W 60 in D 18 in

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Forney, TX

Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

H 92.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

Bar 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Glass

Bar 1950

H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs Mid Century

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin flat bar chrome lounge chairs. A beautiful set of accent

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs Mid Century

H 27 in W 31.5 in D 30 in

BRNO Mid Century Flat Bar Leather Chair

Located in Countryside, IL

BRNO mid century flat bar leather chair These chairs measure: 23 wide x 23 deep x 31 inches high

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

BRNO Mid Century Flat Bar Leather Chair

H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar w/ Pair of Swivel Bar Stools

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Half-Moon Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar with 2 Swivel Bamboo Bar Stools

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar w/ Pair of Swivel Bar Stools

H 39.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Fay Bar Chair Cotton Velvet

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

metal legs. This Mid-Century Modern bar chair brings an incredible glamour and style to the room.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Fay Bar Chair Cotton Velvet

H 40.56 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A sculpted lacquered dark wood bar cart with glass shelving designed by CESARE LACCA. Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart

H 30 in W 20 in D 13 in

Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Stools/Chairs

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 4 pcs. vintage Italian bar stools. The base is made of brass and steel with brown natural

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Stools/Chairs

No Reserve

H 32.29 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid Century Modern Pair Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome Upholstered Lounge Chairs. The chairs have loose

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Pair Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs

H 29 in W 34 in D 33 in

Bar in Wood, France, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Bar in Wood, France, 1950

H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Bar with Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze

H 25.2 in W 23.43 in D 16.82 in

Excellent Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern

By Flair

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Excellent chrome flat bar lounge chair. This chair has been newly reupholstered within the last

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Excellent Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern

H 32 in W 36 in D 33 in

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details

By Century Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak

Category

Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details

H 36.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Winfrey Bar Chair Brass Cotton Velvet

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Hollywood’s years. Combining genuine leather with aged brushed brass, the Winfrey Mid-Century Modern bar chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Winfrey Bar Chair Brass Cotton Velvet

H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in

Mid-Century Modern Brigid Bar Chair Boucle Stainless Steel

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Brigid I armrest bar chair. Regardless of modern mid-century style, outfitting a table with suited

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brigid Bar Chair Boucle Stainless Steel

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 26.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Bar Chair Wood Brass

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

the history of jazz music. From the family, the Louis Mid-Century Modern Twin Bar Chair is structured

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Bar Chair Wood Brass

H 41.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in

Mid-century Chrome Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four vintage modern dining chairs with flat bar polished chrome frames. Seats are suspended

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Chrome Chairs

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 25.75 in

Danish Teak Expanding /Sliding Top Rolling Mini Bar Cart

Located in Kensington, MD

This personal-sized mini-bar rolls up to your chair for easy access. Top slides open to bottle

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Expanding /Sliding Top Rolling Mini Bar Cart

H 17.5 in W 45.25 in D 20.25 in

Mid century PT10 serving cart by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in ECHT, NL

Mid century serving cart. Model PT10 designed by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe in the 1950s. It has two

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plywood

Mid century PT10 serving cart by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1950s

H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Modern Brass and Jatoba Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Weesp, NL

Stunning Jatoba and brass Mid-century dry bar designed by Osvaldo Borsani This fabulous cabinet has

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass and Jatoba Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.

H 48.04 in W 61.82 in D 16.93 in

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004. Beech plywood in black lacquered colour and chrom feet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black

H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul

By Tony Paul

Located in Mexico, DF

Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s. Made from bent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul

H 34.65 in W 14.97 in D 32.29 in

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass

H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass

H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass

H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Aluminum Flat Bar Ski Base Cantilever Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Aluminum Flat Bar Ski Base Cantilever Lounge Chair. Circa Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Aluminum Flat Bar Ski Base Cantilever Lounge Chair

H 36 in W 25 in D 30 in

Bar with Wood , glass and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bronze

Bar with Wood , glass and Bronze

H 30.91 in W 26.78 in D 19.3 in

1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, GB

the international design scene as the creator of the Poltrona Mole (1957) lounge chair, which was

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues

H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in

Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid-century white walnut wood (Junglans Regia) bar trolley with bottle holder. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s

H 24.41 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Luna Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

An unusual majestic elegance and sensuality surround the Luna Contemporary Bar Chair. The slender

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Luna Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood

H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Tippi Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

films in Africa. To honor such humanitarian actions, Ottiu designed the Tippi Contemporary Bar Chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tippi Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet

H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Visconti Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Visconti Contemporary bar chair was inspired by the mixed feeling between decadence and lavish beauty, with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Visconti Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet

H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Wicker Bar Cart Trolley Table

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

One of the most elegant and innovative 20th-century French furniture designers, Jacques Adnet

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Wicker Bar Cart Trolley Table

H 25.6 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950

H 20.87 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960

H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 19.3 in

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wheels

Located in Van Nuys, CA

with the Paul Frankl based mid-century room. Perfect for your home tiki bar or to add a tropical flair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wheels

H 29 in W 16 in D 27.5 in

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid century wood bar trolley. It was produced by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in

Restored Free-Form "Arches" Rattan Bar Cart W/ Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Unique Post War bar cart features free-form "Arches" designed with top and bottom Mahogany shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Free-Form "Arches" Rattan Bar Cart W/ Mahogany Top

H 29 in W 39 in D 18 in

21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Mid-Century Modern Karin bar chair. Upholstered in cotton velvet, featuring lacquered walnut wood legs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet

H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass In a piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass

H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Paper

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930

H 74.81 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in

Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lace for Fratelli Reguitti 1950s

By Cesare Lacca, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

20th century, Lacca moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. Before he was even 21 years

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lace for Fratelli Reguitti 1950s

H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 15.95 in

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century serving bar cart fully made in solid walnut wood. This fantastic cart was

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s

H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in

Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Arm Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very striking chrome lounge chair in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Arm Chair

H 29 in W 28 in D 34.5 in

Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Cesare Lacca Cherry Wood and Metal Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic midcentury Italian serving bar cart in cherry wood, with metal finishes. This cart was

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Cesare Lacca Cherry Wood and Metal Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in

Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury beech wood, glass and brass bar cart. Cesare Lacca probably designed this

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s

H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in

Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 15.75 in

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Mid Century Bar Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century bar chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century bar chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 3960 options for an antique or vintage mid century bar chair now, or shop our selection of 79 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century bar chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century bar chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century bar chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Bar Chair?

Prices for a mid century bar chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $143,679, while the average can fetch as much as $2,269.

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.

Questions About Mid Century Bar Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some 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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