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Vintage Eero Aarnio Suspended Lucite Bubble Chair White Powder Coated Stand
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Eero Aarnio style suspended Lucite / Acrylic bubble chair with white powder
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Lucy Chair in Copper
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
chair that will excel in any space. Bend Goods chairs can also be custom colored with a powder coating
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Black
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with the ability to
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in White
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with the ability to
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, the Lucy Chair in Peacock Blue
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
in any space. Bend goods chairs can also be custom colored with a powder coating of your choice
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
a stainless steel, powder-coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Peacock Blue
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with the ability to
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 32 in W 20 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Lucy Chair in Orange by Bend Goods
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
This new Classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 18 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, The Lucy Chair in White by Bend Goods
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
in any space. Bend Goods chairs can also be custom colored with a powder coating of your choice
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 18 in D 15 in
American Mid-Century Modern Sulptura Chair Design by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
this chair freshly powder coated beautiful orange-red finish, Sculptura is inspired by the airiness of
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Custom Powder Coated Green Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Harry Bertioa for Knoll diamond chairs recently restored and powder coated in a lively
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vioski New Century Modern Milo Lounge Chair in Powder White Light Grey
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The look and classic lines of the Milo Chair will catch anyone’s eye. And it’s not just skin deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1/3 Vintage Mid-Century 1970's Cantilever Lacquered Metal Chair, Mesh Metal Seat
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage powder coated metal chair in black color. Cantilever for of the frame supports a removable
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs
Sold individually at $1738 each. Above
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
New Handmade Counter Chair State with Black Powder-coated base, Blue Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant and light Counter Chair State that is comfortable and versatile. Its upholstery here is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Set of 8 Restored Tempestini for Salterini Radar White Powder Coated Iron Chairs
By Tempesti, Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
course, was popular culture in the Mid-Century era. Nevertheless, the chairs are supremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Iron
H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in
Luc Counter Chair Black Wood Polished Nickel Smooth Easy Clean K5228 Powder 71
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
rest
- Smooth easy clean K5228 Smooth Powder 71
Made to Order.
For sales with delivery address
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury Beech and Powder-Colored Velvet Cocktail Chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury beech and powder-colored velvet cocktail chair, 1960s
This elegant cocktail
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Beautiful Elegant American Mid Century Modern Iron Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid iron chair designed by Paul McCobb freshly powder coated in black
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Selig, H.W. Klein, Ib Madsen
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Dorothy draper outdoor wrought ion garden chairs
A Pair of Peacock style garden chairs available
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. New powder coat white finish, for indoor or outdoor use. New
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair "Capricorn" with Original Pads
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare to find with the original pads, this lounge chair is in original excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 28 in D 37 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern "Diamond" Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive and authentic pair of a now one of a kind "Diamond" chair designed by artist
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 30 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful vintage large "Diamond" chairs by famed designer Harry Bertoia manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 45.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 30 in W 34 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Martin Visser 'SE03' Side Chair for 't Spectrum with Yellow Frame
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, Mid-Century 'SE03' side chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum circa 1973. Visser, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Egmont Arens Fiberglass Chair
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
/style: Mid-Century
Country: US
Date: 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Salterini "Orange Slice" Chair
By Salterini
Located in Doylestown, PA
Salterini "Orange Slice" chair. Professionally restored and powder coated in a vibrant cobalt blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Cleo Baldon X-Form Chairs Restored with Acrylic Dowels and Sunbrella Upholstery
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Mid Century classic Cleo Baldon Style chairs - the four have been completely restored with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Vioski New Century Modern Chicago Lounge Chair in Tan
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Chicago Chair is as comfortable as it is stylish. Its pedigree from the mid-century with deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester
Occasional Iron Chairs Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' program of California.
Their designs were conducive to the architectural post + bean style.
These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vioski New Century Modern Angeles Lounge Chair in Fuchsia
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
A deceptively simple chair that is anything but. With well thought out angles and proportions along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester
Modernist Metal Garden Chairs with Dedar Milano Seat Cushion
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Meticulously restored and powder-coated black
Seat cushion upholstered in Dedar Milano outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Located in Durban, ZA
Meet Theo – a finely crafted dining/occasional chair blending artistry and functionality, going
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Zig Zag Wire Chairs Made in Italy 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and unusual set of 6 'zig zag' chairs made by unknown manufacturer in Italy, 1970. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
powder coated in white factory finish color.
The swivel mechanisms were cleaned up and oiled.
The seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare minimalist side chairs model T12, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Pier
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steel Mesh Side Chair by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cape Town, WC
Bertoia’s side chair is a definitively iconic expression of mid-century sensibility with a
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pair of White Bertoia Side Chairs with Alligator Cushions
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury white powder-coated steel side chairs by Bertoia, with alligator cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vioski New Century Modern Angeles Lounge Chair in Reef Bright Blue
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
A deceptively simple chair that is anything but. With well thought out angles and proportions along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester
Contemporary Resin SE69 Chair 2019 by Sabine Marcelis
By Martin Visser, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
chair. Although the original chair was upholstered, the resin gives the chair a soft touch. Although it
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Resin SE69 Chair 2019 by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Martin Visser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
chair. Although the original chair was upholstered, the resin gives the chair a soft touch. Although it
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and hunter green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Black No. 222 Chairs by by Robert Mallet Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 newly restored No.222 stacking chairs by Robert Mallet Stevens. Lacquered black metal in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vioski New Century Modern Palms Chair on Swivel in Gray felted flannel
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
black powder coat. Swivel is also available in satin chrome. The chair is also available on solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester, Hardwood
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Aqua Blue
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
chrome or matte black powder coat. The chair is also custom fabric friendly. Choose your favorite fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Citrus Yellow
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
chrome or matte black powder coat. The chair is also customer fabric friendly. Choose your favorite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Orchid Purple
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
chrome or matte black powder coat. The chair is also customer fabric friendly. Choose your favorite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Persimmon Orange
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
chrome or matte black powder coat. The chair is also customer fabric friendly. Choose your favorite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome, Metal
Jacques Adnet Inspired Red Woven Rattan and Wire Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Dyed and Woven Rattan Chair on White Enameled Wire Frame. Original Condition, few spots where
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
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Mid Century Powder Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century powder chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and iron, every mid century powder chair was constructed with great care. Find 278 options for an antique or vintage mid century powder chair now, or shop our selection of 59 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century powder chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century powder chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century powder chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Salterini, Russell Woodard and Gubi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Powder Chair?
Prices for a mid century powder chair start at $149 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,501.
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
- 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.
Questions About Mid Century Powder Chair
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2023Some 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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