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Mid Century Modern Angel Pazmino Throne Chair
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare extra-large version of the Mid-Century Modern design from Ecuador’s Angel Pazmino. Crafted
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Comfortable and elegant, the Mayet Chair combines the warmth of premium leather with the strength
Category

2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Chair
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Chair
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
high-quality American walnut, this chair exudes sophistication. The wood has a hand-rubbed lacquer
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
H 36.68 in W 20.68 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Scoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern style scoop chair with beautiful architectural lines, havinf a molded steel base
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Style Scoop Chair
Mid-Century Modern Style Scoop Chair
H 35 in W 39 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Club Chair
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Club Chair Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Club Chair: Retro
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Fully restored in a hand rubbed ebony finish and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a mid century modern trapezoid walnut upholstered arm lounge chair with removable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Balinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Elephant Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of chairs in the shape of elephants. Each chair is hand-carved from a single piece
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs C1958
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut lounge chair with updated cushions, (not new) but in very good condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Early Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair The Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Reclining Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid century modern walnut reclining arm lounge chair with footrest designed by Adrian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel Slipper Chairs, Set of 3
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel slipper chairs set newly upholstered in a high end velvet - 3 piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

Thonet style Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet; Austrian design; Furniture design; Armchairs: Hand-crafted; Mid-Century Modern; Sedie
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Peach Orange Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Barrel back club chairs newly upholstered - pair This is a fantastic
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernn chair or side chair designed by Hans Bellmann, circa 1955. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern side chair or office chair from beech with upholstery in green textile fabric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Walnut

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
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
/chairs likely date back to the mid-20th century when there was a trend for incorporating whimsical and
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Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Studio Craft Japanese Hand Made Chair Reed Wood
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century studio craft Japanese hand made chair slatted reed wood seat and seat back. Mostly all
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Style Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Oxford, GB
Bentwood rattan on a metal frame lounge chair style mid century influenced lacquer finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Rattan Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Style Rattan Lounge Chair
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Minimal Wood Chair Upholstered in Textile
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Bringing classic style and a minimalist design to your home. Naya dining chair pair well with
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Minimal Wood Chair Upholstered in Textile
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Timeless design and minimalism, soft colors and effortless lines. The Zort dining chair will always
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Iron & Wicker Hoop Lounge Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare two tone woven split reed wicker lounge chair. All original, powder blue with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the back which makes it even more valuable. Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953
By Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chair Neutral Velvet & Golden Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Joanne Chair is a mid-century modern style dining chair. It will enhance any space, improving the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Restored Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs: Timeless Style Meets Modern Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delight in the fusion of classic style and modern comfort with our vintage pair of mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric, Upholstery

1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here. The RMIC hand chair made its first
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Pair of Curva chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
effortlessly harmonize with Mid-Century Modern interiors influenced by illustrious Brazilian visionaries like
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Bright and cheerful pair of red leather and chrome chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Cube Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Sold
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Trieste" Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober, Pierangela d'Aniello
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d'Aniello "Trieste" folding chairs for Alberto
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Minimal Wood Chair with Woven Cane Backboard
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
The boytes cane dining chair lends classy-casual character to the dining experience. Boytes
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Mid Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form and comfort. Designed by Tapiovaara, circa 1962. Rigid aluminum chair frame has three
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair C1958
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant Danish teak lounge chair with updated cushions. Checkered pattern in a greenish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Minimal Wood Chair with Woven Cane Backboard
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Take a seat in our Dumick chair. A large round back with woven cane will let your back rest. Long
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in GB
leather has all been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished from top to bottom. The chairs
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small side chairs made of hand crafted Teakwood, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rare, exotic French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical lounge chair or armchair The chair is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern brutalist version
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
By Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern rocking chair most likely by Baumritter. Comb back style with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Papercord

Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in "Powder-Blu" Boucle
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 4 Mid Century Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great set of midcentury chairs. Combining traditional craftmanship and natural materials with a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 4 Mid Century Chairs
Set of 4 Mid Century Chairs
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-18-A Leather Armless Chair/ Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the historic traces and value. Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hide, Teak

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Mid Century Modern Hand Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern hand chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every mid century modern hand chair was constructed with great care. Find 2076 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern hand chair now, or shop our selection of 243 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern hand 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 hand chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern hand chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Niels Otto Møller, Rajmund Hałas and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Hand Chair?

Prices for a mid century modern hand chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,932, while the average can fetch as much as $3,421.

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 Hand 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.