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
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 12
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of twelve.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 14
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of fourteen.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 16
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of sixteen.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four Italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.
Located in bari, IT
Set of four Italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair, Mid Century Folding Brown Leather Chairs, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern brown leather folding chairs from Denmark.
Simple brown leather seat and back on hard wood frame create a timeless look with simple clean lines.
Sold in vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 16
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB" 413 dining chairs for Cassina, dark brown Tobacco leather, Italy, 1977, set of sixteen.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, inform...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Argentine Chairs 1960s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 4 chairs, mahogany wood, foam seat and back, fabric upholstery. Restored.
Category
1960s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Eero Aarnio Styled Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This suspended bubble chair was originally designed by Eero Aarnio, made in Finland. Clear acrylic bubble hanging from a polished brass arch frame.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Bent Plywood and Straw Chair, Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 chairs in curved plywood by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Iltay, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Plywood
Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Sculptura 7 Piece Set
Located in Cumberland, RI
Add some Mid-Century charm to your patio with this vintage seven-piece wrought iron lounge set from Woodard. The set includes a round table with a 48-inch diameter and six chairs, ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cassina Rennie Mackintosh Holzstuhl Designerstuhl Hill House chair
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Cassina Rennie Hill House chair, designed von Charles R. Mackintosh, von 1970.
Aus ebonisiertem Eschenholz und Leder. Rückenlehne ist wesentlich höher als der gepolsterte Sitz. Be...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your dining space with this set of six Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs. Embodying the relaxed elegance of coastal living in America, each chair boasts artisan...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid Century B 236 Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy, 50s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of model B 236 chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy
They are made in 1951
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Coastal Rattan & Wicker Low Legless or Zaisu Lounge Chairs Style Calif Asia
By Calif-Asia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century Coastal Island Rattan & wicker Low, Legless, or Japanese “Zaisu” lounge chairs in the style of Calif Asia, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Aluminum + Ash Wood Chairs by George Candilis + Anja Blomstedt, France
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chairs designed by George Candilis and Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt for a set of holiday furniture that completes the design of the Carrats holiday village. The p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Walnut Chairs
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Walnut Chairs
Likely to by Arne Hovmand-Olsen this pair of chairs were retailed by Heals & Co. and are from the collection of an executive of the company i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Lloyd Loom Lusty chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Lloyd Loom Lusty chair
The Lloyd loom or weave is made from craft paper woven onto wire. With sprung seat newly upholstered in undyed cotton, origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Rovereta, SM
Alessandro Becchi "Toscanolla" for Giovannetti, 1970, set of six.
If desired, 12 are available
This rare "Toscanolla" dining chair was designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
One of Two DalVera Les Arcs Chair 1960s
By DalVera
Located in Čelinac, BA
DalVera Dining Chairs 1960s
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sei Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Anni 80
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie, metallo smaltato con cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in tessuto. Buone condizioni.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan 'Peacock' style lounge chair. Attributed to Dutch Mid-Century great Dirk van Sliedregt but reminiscent of the work of Egon Eiermann. This high back lo...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
JH 540 - The Valet Chair in solid mahogany by Hans Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - The Valet Chair or the 'Bachelor's Chair' in solid mahogany. Stamped from the manufacturer. Did you know that King Frederik IX himself acquired one of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Le Corbusier LC1 Black and Chrome Armchair Mid Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Le Corbusier LC1 armchair, an exemplar of Mid Century Modern design. This sleek piece showcases a harmonious blend of high-quality black leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin
Stunning French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chair. This shapely and extremely comfortable iconic Italian lounge ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand
A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand produced during the war in Grenoble where Pierre Jeanneret was resistant under the occupation. These ar...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and fabric. Stamped under the legs. Seat height 47cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Midcentury Grey Bouclé Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique set of six chairs manufactured in Poland in the 1960s, designed by Rajmund Halas.
The upholstery is made of pleasant to touch boucle textile. It is high quality and durable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Category
2010s Italian 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 beech and black tubolar metal school chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern beech and black tubolar metal school chairs, 1960s.
Set of twelve chairs with seat and back in beech wood and black metal rod structure.
1960 approx.
Good ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Arne Vodder Model 418 Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- made of rosewood
- height of seat 46 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Early Edition Aluminum Group Office Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Eames for Herman Miller vintage Aluminum Group chair. A beautiful mid century modern chair with an classic Herman Miller design. This piece features a bright blue fabric seat and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bent Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of bentwood frame dining chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll. Upholstered in Knoll KT Collection fabric, hop sack slate grey. Crafted with meticulous artistry, these chai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960.
The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored.
The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Cesca Chair Set of Four By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
N.2 sedie disegnate da Ico Parisi per Cassina Italia 1960
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set n. 2 poltroncine/sedie modello 814, disegnate da Ico Parisi Italia anni 60
Le poltrone poggiano su una struttura in legno massello con incastri e schienali arrotondati.
Le polt...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen).
This...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech
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
Cassina Red Blue and Yellow Chair Gerrit Thomas Rietvild Post Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Bold and artistic, the Cassina Red, Blue, and Yellow Chair is a striking piece of mid-century modern design by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Its geometric form and primary color scheme ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1st Gen Eames for Herman Miller DKR-2 Wire Eiffel Bikini Chair Blue Fabric 1951
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist “DRK-2 Eiffel Chair” designed by Eames for Herman Miller. 1st generation, 1951. Retains the original Herman Miller, Venice, California tag on bottom of seating. Black ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Children's Bodyform Chairs by Peter Danko, 1980s, American
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
Scarce bent plywood ‘Bodyform’ children’s chairs. ca. 1980.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal tube frame with leather seat, leather seat back and leather wrapped armrests. Chair features a beautiful wing loop armres...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare chair prototype – the “Rye Chair” by Ralph Rye for Dunbar / Dux Furniture. Circa 1970. The frame is constructed with tubular stainless steel. This ve...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century G. Descalzi High Espalier Dining Chairs Brass Set of 6, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish set of 6 dining chairs with high back in gilded brass with seat in white fabric. Straight lines, curves and decorative elements embellish the design of the entirely bras...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century modern rationalist wood chairs, manufactured in France circa 1960. These chairs showc...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker feature a sleek black lacquer finish. The cane backrests seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Black Upholstery Original 60s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An iconic “Bird Chair” with the matching ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Original black upholstery. Early edition, circa 1960s. The high back design is a modern statement but als...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Florence Knoll Slipper Chairs in Black Leather Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of “Slipper Chairs” designed by Florence Knoll. Circa 1960s. Brushed stainless steel frames upholstered in black leather. Classic mid-century modern design feature sturdy fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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