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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of beautiful Modernist red velvet upholstered egg chairs with unusual turned wood splay leg
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Vintage "Egg" Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Egg chair, designed by Fritz Hansen. Great modern design with grey
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage "Egg" Chair
Vintage "Egg" Chair
H 44.5 in W 33.75 in D 31.25 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Egg Chair" design by Arne Jacobsen. Made with egg shell white fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 42 in W 31 in D 35 in
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trend-setting, Early model, Danish Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs attributed to Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles. The walnut
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles. The walnut
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
mid century modern, it is a stand out piece with a timeless appeal. The ceramic base is paired with
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic

Pair, Mid Century Modern Style Swivel Egg Chair Manner of Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, 20th century. A pair of mid century modern style swivel armchairs in the style of H.W
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles. The walnut
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
work well in Minimal, Modern or Mid century modern interiors. The styling of this lounge chair is bold
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian bamboo egg chair, a timeless fusion of style and comfort inspired by the iconic designs of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
H 63.59 in W 33.86 in D 25.6 in
Tiger Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
work well in Minimal, Modern or Mid century modern interiors. The styling of this lounge chair is bold
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Selig Swivel Egg Lounge Chair with Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Selig swivel egg lounge chair with matching ottoman. This set will need to be re
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Hanging Basket Metal Egg Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Hanging Basket Metal Egg Lounge Chair. Item features a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Style Flower Power Woven Hanging Egg Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A one of a kind fun statement piece: Groovy Mod woven fiber cord hanging egg chair in blue, green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cord

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
sculptural statement. Fabulous mid-century modern chair that works in almost any interior setting, whether
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Egg Style Wide Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By De Sede, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome star base swivel tan leather lounge chair and ottoman probably Scandinavian. Jacobsen style
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved egg-like form upholstered in textured red
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Beige Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured beige upholstery
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair This chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
mid century modern, classical, minimal or modern interior.   
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
mid century modern, classical, minimal or modern interior.   
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair Each egg chair measures: 35 wide x 31
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Swivel Egg Chairs, Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia, 70s, pair
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid century swivel egg chairs from the 70s era. Made in Yugoslavia by Stol Kamnik. Original fabric
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern, Walnut, Brass and Boucle' Malta Lounge Slipper Chair with Footstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
, Mid Century Modern or Minimal interior. The legs are solid Walnut timber which have been beautifully
Category

2010s South African Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oval Egg Shape Pod Chair w/ Adjustable Head Rest on Band Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern egg shape pod armchair on walnut band shape base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs By: Thor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
mid century modern, classical, minimal or modern interior.
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
mid century modern, classical, minimal or modern interior.
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs works equally well as a dining, lounge
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest gives the chair a distinct Mid-Century Modern vibe which will complement most interior design
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest gives the chair a distinct Mid-Century Modern vibe which will complement most interior design
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Oval Egg Chairs Blu Velvet Ico Parisi Style Italian Design 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very original chairs of great character that make the furniture that represent it unique, very
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic, Arne Jacobsen-designed egg chair, c.1960s, Denmark. The chair features its original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Vintage Outdoor Metal Wire Egg Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(6) vintage outdoor egg chairs. These sturdy chairs feature a white wire metal design perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 42 in W 34 in D 33.5 in
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Pair of rattan eggs chairs with iron structure, Italian production from the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 25.2 in
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Pair of rattan eggs chairs with iron structure, Italian production from the 1960s (one piece needs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 25.2 in
Hans Olsen Designed 'Fried Egg' Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern lounge chair by Hans Olsen. Dubbed the Fried Egg chair because of it's
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Olsen Designed 'Fried Egg' Chair
Hans Olsen Designed 'Fried Egg' Chair
H 29.25 in W 40 in D 33 in
Forsyth Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Gotland Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
architect and designer, and his Egg chair is the epitome of Danish mid-century design. Jacobsen originally
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid-Century Modern Highback Swivel Lounge Chair by Carter Chair Company
By Carter & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair by Carter chair Company in the Arne Jacobsen Egg
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. _________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Light Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured light red
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Egg Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Moble, C. 1950s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Westport, CT
mid-century gem from the 1950s, meticulously revived by Stamford Modern. Immerse yourself in luxurious
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg™ is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Forsyth Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
architect and designer, and his Egg chair is the epitome of Danish mid-century design. Jacobsen originally
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of wicker egg chairs by Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Padova, IT
Leader in the production of this type of object, each piece by Bonacina is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen who, with care and experience, bend the reeds, weave and intertwine the ma...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of wicker egg chairs by Bonacina 1960s
Pair of wicker egg chairs by Bonacina 1960s
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design, Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanging Egg" chair designed by legendary Danish duo Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel. Expertly handcrafted by Sika
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
H 49.2 in W 33.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dialogue HBF Swivel Lounge Chair in White Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the Classic design aesthetic of the mid-20th century, the dialogue chair provides an
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Antonio Volpe, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle' Anhele Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
chairs would fit well in a minimal, modern and mid century modern environment. There are various Boucle
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

American Space Age Fiberglass "Egg" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning American space age fiberglass “Egg” swivel chair designed and manufactured in the United
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Modern Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern egg chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, every mid century modern egg chair was constructed with great care. There are 232 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern egg chair you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern egg chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern egg chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern egg chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Egg Chair?

Prices for a mid century modern egg chair start at $650 and top out at $36,847 with the average selling for $6,492.

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

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 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.

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 Modern Egg Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.