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
- 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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 2 "Gena" Lounge Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy, 1969
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 Gena Lounge chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy, 1969
Stunning set of model 'Gena' lounge chairs designed by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy in 1969...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Mogens Kold
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia.
Made of fabric and wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mimo Italian Leather Slipper Chairs, Italy 1970's
By Mimo Padova
Located in New York, NY
A large and comfortable pair of leather-covered injected foam loungers. Another pair is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, 'the 3300 chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional mid 20th century spindle back bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Furniture. Constructed of solid walnut the bench features hand carved ba...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, 1973
Located in Sittard, LI
Vintage Cornaro Sofa by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1973
Designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro sofa is a striking example of his unique fusion of moderni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style.
They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Steen Eiler Rasmussen, Armchair, Metal, Oak, Denmark, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and metal armchair designed by Steen Eiler Rasmussen and produced by Danbork, c. 1954.
Provenance: Rungsted Skole, Denmark, completed 1954.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues Leather "Sheriff" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - All solid wood - with NO Cushions. Cushions can be custom made by most upholstery shops that...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs.
Design by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Original chrome tubul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Plush Chestnut Leather & Mohair English Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, NJ
Impressive library Club chair with plush goose down filled Mohair cushion & large brass nail head trim in the English Tradition. Excellent vintage condition ready for use.
Seat: 18...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare Z-Stools by Gilbert Rohde with Leather Seats, 1933
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gilbert Rohde, Mid-Century Modern design
The iconic piano stool is designed by Gilbert Rohde and manufactured in the 1930s.
The stool can be used traditionally or as a bedside tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown
This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in the 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upho...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs, designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron.
This solid oak “Fumay” pair of dining armchairs is consider...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952
Design, form,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček.
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček – 12 Available for Bespoke Projects
A rare opportunity to acquire a curated collection of vintage Czech lounge chairs design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
20th Century, Carlo Bugatti Wooden and Copper Chair, 1900
Located in Turin, Turin
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces have been commissioned by some of the Royal Houses of Europe, by some of the great estates of America and Europe, and by some of the most succ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Rino Levi, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Rino Levi, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 26.375"W x 31.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.75"
A...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cassina Maralunga 3seat Sofa in Darkbrown Leather
Located in Halle, DE
Vintage Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions that can be folded down, or folded up to provide the use...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Carrillo Lounge Chair 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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of maralunga lounge chairs by vico magistretti
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Vico Magistretti
Manufacturer: Cassina
Era: 1973
Materials: Leather
Measurements: 39″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 27.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Off-White Wool
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Luciano Frigerio in Wood and Leather, Italy, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Luciano Frigerio in Wood and Leather, Italy, 1970's
Set of six sculptural dining chairs by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970's. Made of solid wood with flared ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
Located in Skokie, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
The Eames Fiberglass Chair was originally designed in 1948 by Charles and Ray Eames as an e...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Italian modern Leather rosewood dining chairs brutalist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Italian modern Leather & rosewood dining chairs brutalist. Black Leather upholstery with Rosewood Brutalist frames with blonde wood inlay Circa 1970's Made in Italy.
Local...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Directional Slipper Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful slipper chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1960s. Great minimalist form and silhouette. Features tapered feed and slightly winged back.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa swivel chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Dinosaur Pouf Ottoman Footstool Poof Pouffe Mad of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Shades of green leather handmade footstool poof ottoman in the form of a Dinosaur. The leather poof with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an Estate S...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Paul McCobb Two Piece Sectional Sofa for Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful two piece sectional designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Features conical walnut feet with brass stretchers running front to back. Designed with the idea of an end ta...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Colombo Sanguineti set of 10 "Lucciola" dining chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of ten “Lucciola” in ebonised cherrywood with gold leaf detail, produced by Sanguineti Colombo, Chiavari, early 1960s
There are chairs that stand out not just for th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Curved Wood Bench Seating from Dutch Train Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage curved wooden bench, beautifully constructed from tightly joined slats. Sourced from a defunct Dutch train station. Lovely conversation seating...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Marigold Marco Zanuso Sofa, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Regent Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex shown here in its original marigold teddy upholstery. It could be cleaned with some inner refurbishment and used as is or reupholstered in COM....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Italian Modern Three-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 3-seater sofa alone (matching loveseat and lounge chair are available separately).
Three-piece "Confidential" Sofa designed in 1972 by Italian archi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer Model MP-091 Lounge Chair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Model MP-091 lounge chair by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda and upholstered in original dark brown leather.
Nice patina to the leather and in overall very good vint...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. Crafted by the esteemed Ateliers Prouve in France circa 1950, this...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Elm & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs from the 1960s, featuring curved elm armrests that lend a sleek and organic touch to the design. The chairs have been expertly reup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Elm
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, fou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Carlo Di Carli pair of armchairs rosewood brass leather 1966
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of Italian armchairs designed by Carlo De Carli in 1966, and produced by Sormani in the 1960s and 1970s. This pair reflects Carlo De Carli’s vision of furniture as an ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century De Sede Style Two Piece Leather Loveseat by Laauser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, leather 2 piece loveseat by Laauser. This sofa is comprised of 2 corner pieces. In original condition with visible wear, including scratches, scuff marks, indentations and patina. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Shown with a matching 9 piece sectional...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases. Original hot pink upholstery. The coolest ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Highback / Ladderback light Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Counter Height Steel & Iron Spring Stools by Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These awesome spring stools were made recently by Restoration Hardware. They feature an industrial-grade steel spring base and a solid cast iron seat. The construction leads them to ...
Category
Early 2000s Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
A meticulously restored set of eight Italian dining chairs, from the 1970s and attributed to the ref...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning Italian 1950's garden daybed
Located in Milano, IT
COD-569
Stunning Italian 1950's garden daybed with adjustable seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately).
Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Brutalist Oak Razorblade Dining Chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 19
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's striking dining chairs, crafted from oak and showcase a captivating blend of brutalist/Baroque and Mid-Century Modern influences. Known as the Razorblade model, th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Model 65 Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller 'Moller', Denmark, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb set of four N.O. Møller (Moller) model 65 dining chairs, in very good original condition, with original green wool fabric. Designed in 1962 for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Den...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Kagan-Dreyfuss Swivel Chairs, Model 100A, by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1960s
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Low Beech Armchairs with Leather Seats by Otto Schulz, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs by Swedish-German designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of his repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and masterfully crafted hardw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Beige Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Mid-century 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a renowned Finnish furniture designer and interior architect, celebrated for his innovative designs, including the iconic Karuselli lounge chair. Recognized as one ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
De Sede DS101 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede Team, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the De Sede hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Eight Mid-century Modern Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs attributed to the famous designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and covered in green eco-l...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy.
New, current production.
Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sapporo' dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, circa 1970.
These chairs are made from Italian walnut with a stunning grain pattern. The chairs are a tim...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
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