Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 6
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 6 green plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s.
In Good condition, wear con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1960s Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in Praha, CZ
- In the style of Kai Kristiansen
- Newly upholstered in Black Velvet
- Carefully refurbished
- Height of seat 45 cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna and Forest, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Pair of Light Boucle Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 2 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "Cab" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of four.
High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Guillerme et Chambron, 18 Chairs in Oak, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et chambron, 18 chairs in oak, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
18 chairs are available with different wood colors and fabrics.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood France - 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood, France - 2024. Available now.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using 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
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Black Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1960s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Danish Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Mahogany cowhorn chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Early mid-century modern cow horn chairs in solid mahogany made in Denmark. Sculptural backrests with beautiful lines. Round tapered legs. Wooden frame and back lacquered in clear gloss. Seats upholstered in green velvet.
Impressive craftsmanship with beautiful joinery details. Very comfortable chairs.
The designer of this chair is unknown, but as this is a very early Danish modern chair it is not unlikely that it has inspired Hans J. Wegner and Knud Færch in the design of their cowhorn chairs.
These elegant and organically shaped dining armchairs are in excellent vintage condition. Only minor dings to the wood. The vintage velour fabric...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Czech Wooden Armchairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful set of four wooden armchairs epitomizes the Czech Modern style. Made in the 1950s, the form is both graphic and ergonomic: geometric A fram...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Eames Walnut 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The classic iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with walnut frame, soft black leather upholstered cushions and cast aluminum legs. Retains the manufactures tags to each piece by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Girafa"
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1986, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki teamed up with Lina Bo Bardi to work on a series of projects in Salvador, such as the Casa do Benin restaurant and the Teatro Gregório de M...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal tre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 'Two Available'
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in white leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. This authentic vintage exampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered white boucle fabric
- high of seat 46 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
12Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager, Austria, 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager.
The chair gets well-known also as "Forum Stadtp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Mid Century Dark Brown Beechwood Bonanza Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Is is called Bonanza Chair.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete renovation, the woodwork has been ref...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Gio Ponti, 'Ninfea' Folding Rattan Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti, c 1957
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Gio Ponti folding rattan chairs. For Fratelli Reguitti. Italy circa 1950s
ebonized wood and rattan.
Restored. Fully functional. S...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Jørgen Kastholm Pair of Tubular Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm, pair of lounge chairs, metal and leather, Denmark, 1960s.
This modern pair of armchairs is designed by Jørgen Kastholm in the 1960s. They are executed in tubular st...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Harry Bertoia Small Diamond Chair for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Early production small diamond chair with a very usual double wire seat configuration, the typical wire structure is in place but an additional larger space...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Set of 2 Dining Chairs in Folk Design, Czechoslovakia, 1973
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs produced in 1973 by LIPTA company in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are made of carved larch wood boards. The chairs show beautiful design originating in the Czechoslovakian folk style. There are beautiful carved details used on the backrest, seat as well as the legs of the chairs. Even the style the backrest is stabilized into the seat shows inspiration in the traditional folk design...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in Lucite and chrome, designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1967 for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The Plia folding chair is a real design Classic ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft.
The chairs after Thonet is from the years 1950s
The 6 chairs are in very good condition, ready to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Chair mod. Carimate in white lacquered wood with glossy finish and seat, padded and covered in red f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960's Danish Vintage Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish chair in. This was designed by Erik Buch, it was made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
They quality is superb, this is very well built, comfortable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Neuss, NW
Plywood Group Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, designed in the 1945/1946s. Stainless steel frame with seat and backrest shell made of bent ash plywood.
Quality Features...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Group four chairs 'Luisa' Franco Albini for Poggi 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Armchairs model 'Luisa' designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi from 1955. Wooden frame, seat and back with foam padding and fabric upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 "122" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Made in Italy and of the best applied design, the 122 chairs are the work of the famous architect and designer Vico Magistretti.
Comfortable and very elegant, i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kaufeld Airport 037 chair by Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Airport 037 chair impresses with its unique and absolutely timeless design. This chair is in very good condition. The black original artificial leather is in very good condition ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian mid-century modern rattan, bamboo and Vienna straw armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan, bamboo and Vienna straw armchairs, 1960s.
Pair of rattan armchairs with Vienna straw seat, therefore both the legs and the backrest and armrests of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Straw, Rattan
Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, set of 4 dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, in mahogany and red velvet ribcord upholstery, Denmark, 1960s.
Marked with PJ silver medallion.
Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Pair Arne Norell Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Arne Norell Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs with rear casters.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Rupert Bevan Harp Stacking Chair
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
An elegant stacking chair inspired by classic Danish design, each chair is handcrafted in our Shropshire workshop, made in solid oak with solid brass rods and available in four diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set Of Three Johannes Andersen Barstools In Black Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: BRDR Andersen
Era: 1960s
Materials: Afromosia, Leather
Measurements: 15" wide x 20" deep x 30" tall, Seat: 30
Condition: In...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand harmonious simplicity of the brazilian music...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These iconic chairs were designed in the 1950s with a limited production in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six chairs Model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak wood. Completely restored. Wood has b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.
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