Mid-Century Modern Seating

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

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern Long flat bar chrome frame White 3 Seat Sofa Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 3 seat long low sofa with flat bar chrome metal base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful shape with herringbone cream white upholstery...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Long flat bar chrome frame White 3 Seat Sofa Milo Baughman

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Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Off-White Wool

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, off-white wool upholstery, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall, features a striking, sculptu...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Off-White Wool

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Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s. Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Bentwood

Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery

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Le Corbusier LC1402 Wood Stool by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed in 1952 for the Cabanon, a hut built by Le Corbusier on the French Riviera,...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

Le Corbusier LC1402 Wood Stool by Cassina

Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955

By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955. The chair given that typical Scandinavian minimalistic design and are very comfortable. This one with all ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in Lafayette, IN

These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome K700 Paperclip Bar Stools by Haworth

By Haworth, Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon

Located in Lafayette, IN

Set of 4 chrome Paperclip bar stools by Haworth. Designed by Phillip Salmon, Hugh Hamilton and Rein Soosalu, the K700 stool was first produced in 1...

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Early 2000s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome K700 Paperclip Bar Stools by Haworth

Bruno Rey for Kush and Co, 1971, ICONIC Dining Room Chair, Model 3300

By Kusch+Co, Bruno Rey

Located in Antwerp, BE

A mid-century modern iconic chair for your living room, office or Restaurant since 1971. The design that emerged from a period of countless experiments was model 3300, the Rey chair,...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Bruno Rey for Kush and Co, 1971, ICONIC Dining Room Chair, Model 3300

Vintage Grey Wool Chaise Longue, Bond Street by Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Glasgow, GB

Donghia ‘Bond Street’ Chaise Longue in Grey Wool by Holland & Sherry A late 20th-century Donghia chaise longue, originally produced as part of the sought-after Bond Street collection...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Foam, Beech, Feathers

Vintage Grey Wool Chaise Longue, Bond Street by Donghia

Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02

By Martin Visser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02. Good Vintage condition - Could use new upholstery. Comes with (1) Original modular cushion/armrest. All straps are ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02

San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery

San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brass and light pink fabric lounge or slipper chair attributed to Carlo Hauner, Italy, c. 1950s. Light discoloration to wooden legs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Over...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Brass

Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Set Of Eight McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm & 6 Side Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic McGuire leather wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs. The design with a nod to the Chippendale style while utilizing the natural materials of Rattan and Leather. Very well made and s...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Rattan, Leather

Set Of Eight McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm & 6 Side Chairs

Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame. Leather likely replaced at some po...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Iron

Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

By Ostergaard Steen

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Plastic

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge chairs expertly reupholstered in soft ivory shearling with professionally refinished walnut frames. An exem...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Hide, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s

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Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne International, pair of dining chairs, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel, leather, United States, 1952. This elegant and playful three-leg...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather

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Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s. A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather

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Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It's possible to customise the fabric; in the p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chenille, Wood

Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa

Danish Modern, A Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1950s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in oak and reupholstered cushions in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made in 1950s ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Modern, A Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1950s

Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D Seat Height: 1...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6

Set of 3 Prototype Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Set of 3 Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s Probably Prototypes. They are made of a plastic mixture and appear to be prototypes or molds.

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of 3 Prototype Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Chaise Longue, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron and beige fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” H x 26.25” W ...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Iron

Brazilian Designer, Chaise Longue, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs from a Dutch Church

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs with woven synthetic rope seats and blonde wood frames from a Dutch church. Chairs are in original condition with visible wear and patina to...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Rope, Wood

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs from a Dutch Church

Pair Of Mid Century Folding Chairs Papercord, Yugoslavia 1970s

By Hans J. Wegner, Gio Ponti

Located in München, BY

Pair of mid-century folding chairs made of walnut and woven papercord. Manufactured around 1970 in Yugoslavia. A fantastic set of two vintage folding chairs in the style of Hans J. ...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Mid Century Folding Chairs Papercord, Yugoslavia 1970s

Black Leather Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmad...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Black Leather Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Bench for Cassina, Black, Rush

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Miami, FL

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Bench for Cassina, black lacquered wood, rush seat.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Rush, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Bench for Cassina, Black, Rush

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric. In good original c...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.

By Augusto Savini, Pozzi

Located in Almelo, NL

Augusto Savini for Pozzi dining room chairs, Italy 1968. A gorgeous set of high-quality dining room chairs designed by architect Augusto Savi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.

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Chair & Ottoman Set in Leather by Milo Baughman for Directional, USA, c. 1960s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking chair and ottoman set by the legendary Milo Baughman for Directional, a prime example of Mid-Century Modern design from the USA, circa 1960s....

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Chair & Ottoman Set in Leather by Milo Baughman for Directional, USA, c. 1960s

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Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1960's. Original upholstery with Italian Walnut legs. A rarely seen lounge chair and ottoman. Measures 31: tall 48" long 26" deep ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960

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Midcentury Le Corbusier LC2 for Cassina Petit Modele

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret – Stamped Cassina Offered for your consideration is an iconic LC2 armchair, co-designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perrian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Le Corbusier LC2 for Cassina Petit Modele

Pair of Michael Wolk for Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Michael Wolk

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Michael Wolk for Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Michael Wolk for Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Boucle Bench Stool after Strapontin c 1950/60

By Design Frères

Located in New York, NY

Chic mid century diminutive vanity stool, bench, made in the USA, circa 1950/60's after Strapontin Design Freres. The bench features opposing U shaped legs with brass ball feet, whic...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Boucle Bench Stool after Strapontin c 1950/60

Samson Berman Floating seating arrangement

By Samson Berman

Located in South Charleston, WV

Samson Berman studio, NY, USA, circa 1955. Integrated illuminated tandem chair platform. One of a kind encapsulating the Modernist era fully and unlike an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Samson Berman Floating seating arrangement

De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Meer, VAN

De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s Directly from the first owner, this is an early 1970s De Sede DS-101 lounge chair in wonderfully patinated cognac leath...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s

By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s

Mushroom Ottoman in Pink Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a pink colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sc...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Pink Boucle

Iconic Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Add a true design icon to your space with this Cleopatra chaise longue, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in 1970. Instantly recognizable for its bold, asymmetrical form...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Iconic Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia

An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak

Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952

Harry Bertoia Bird Chair w/ Ottoman for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A unique Mid Century Bird lounge chair with matching ottoman called that because of it's nest like seat design by Harry Bertoia , sculptor , artist and furniture craftsman . Bertoia ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wire

Harry Bertoia Bird Chair w/ Ottoman for Knoll

Pair of Tito Agnoli Stools 4

By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Tito Agnoli Cane Stools, Italy, 1960 Cane Measures: H: 17.5 Diam. 15.75 inches

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Tito Agnoli Stools 4

Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina Included in the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, the 9 Tabouret hi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina

Pair Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs

By Erwin Lambeth

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hollywood Regency lounge chairs from the Sophisticate Collection for Tomlinson, 1950's; each stylish walnut and upholstered lounge chair with convex front and incurved back fitted wi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs

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Kagan-Dreyfuss Swivel Chairs, Model 100A, by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Set of swivel chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan during his Kagan-Dreyfuss partnership in the 1960s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, these sculptural chairs are reupholstered in a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Kagan-Dreyfuss Swivel Chairs, Model 100A, by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1960s

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Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Dux Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Teak Bracket Back

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Decatur, GA

Rare bracket back version of the Profil chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. All new full grain veg tanned saddle tone leather. New foam, straps and batting. Solid old growth te...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Dux Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Teak Bracket Back

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Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1958

By Roberto Menghi

Located in Tilburg, NL

Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy. New, current production. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sof...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1958

1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design

Located in None, IT

Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design

20th Century Swedish Vintage OH Sjögren Home Evening Settee by Carl Malmsten

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Home Evening " sofa or settee with two pillows, designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren and Stoppmöbler, Tranås in good ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

20th Century Swedish Vintage OH Sjögren Home Evening Settee by Carl Malmsten

Pair of small bedroom armchairs Paolo Buffa Style striped fabric

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of low armchairs with colorful striped fabric wooden cone feet.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of small bedroom armchairs Paolo Buffa Style striped fabric

1970s Lowback “1-2-3” Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A beautiful “1-2-3” highback easy chair, a famous design by Verner Panton, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1970. It has a round aluminum metal base and beautiful tuft...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lowback “1-2-3” Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Pair of Antonio Citterio for Flexform Timeless Scissor Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of mid-century modern timeless scissor chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. The chairs feature a chromed steel scissor frame with dark brown bonded leather...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antonio Citterio for Flexform Timeless Scissor Chairs

Brazilian Designer, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 8 dark-stained wood and beige yellow velvet dining room chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina present to wood. Vintage fabric in distressed cond...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Brazilian Designer, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern womb lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Eero Saarinen USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: Chair: 37.5"W x 39"D x 35"H. Seat Height: 17". Ar...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair and Ottoman

Danish Modern Sofa in oak & wool style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A Henning Kjærnulf sofa would be perfect for a modern apartment, Ranch, or classic home. Made from white oak and inspired by Spanish Mission design, it features sculpted legs, a scal...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Modern Sofa in oak & wool style of Henning Kjærnulf

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

1960s Convertible 3-Seater Sofa by Jitona, Czechoslovakia

By Jitona

Located in Praha, CZ

- very good original condition with minor signs of use - the sleeping area dimensions when unfolded : 193cm x 130cm

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Convertible 3-Seater Sofa by Jitona, Czechoslovakia

Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s Danish

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from dark oak with original upholstery by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, its u...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Oak

Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s Danish

Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950. They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such. Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950

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1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark, Set of 6

By Johannes Andersen, Eva & Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Set of 6 Scandinavian Modern curved dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark. Carved from solid teak wood, these cu...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Teak

1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark, Set of 6

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Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather

By Poltronova, Sergio Asti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sergio Asti for Poltronova, sofa model 'Zelda', leather, walnut, brass, Italy, 1962. This well-executed sofa features a sculptural wooden frame composed of cut-out angles that cont...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather

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Edra Sofa by Francesco Binfare

By Francesco Binfaré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edra Sofa by Francesco Binfare Dimensions: 76"w x 39"d x 35"h Designer: Francesco Binfare Material: Upholstery on Frame Italy, c2000s Condition: Wear Due to Age and Use VNT1554

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edra Sofa by Francesco Binfare

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1970s Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style. DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75” H x 27” W x 30” D Seat Height (inches): 19.5”...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1960s

Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Čelinac, BA

Egon Eiermann Longue Chair Model E10 Germany 1949

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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s

Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950

By Jean Prouvé, Ludwig Ziech Vereinigte Silberbesteckfabrik, Karl Nothelfer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut, webbing and green mohair fabric lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Reupholstered in br...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Mohair, USA, 1950s

Set of 4 midcentury bentwood bamboo Dutch dining chairs, Rohe Noordwolde 1970s

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Zaandam, NL

Lovely set of 4 bentwood manou dining chairs attributed to Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands 1970s. This set is in great vintage condition with no real flaws or missing pieces and just so...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Bentwood

Set of 4 midcentury bentwood bamboo Dutch dining chairs, Rohe Noordwolde 1970s

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