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
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mid century walnut dining chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons (the original labels are missing). The chairs are in very good original condition. The seats wer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen in Grey Sheepskin
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 ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Woven Leather Lounge Chair with Black Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the woven leather lounge chair is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and exceptional detail is present from every angle. Made in America since 1949 and made to last a lifetime, Smilow Furniture defines: Enduring Modern Classics.
Measures: 25.0" W 25.0" D 32.5" H 24.0"arm HT
Smilow Design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swivel Armchair with Footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swivel reclining armchair with footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
It is made of bent beech with beige leather upholstery. The seat is rotatable and adjustable in the upward position...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Armchairs 'Móveis Bertomeu' in Rosewood - Brazil 1960
Located in Curitiba, PR
Móveis Bertomeu was a Brazilian furniture manufacturer active during the 1960s, known for its contributions to mid-century modern design in Brazil. The company specialized in creatin...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Djinn Chaise Lounge Attributed to Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This 'Djinn' chaise longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International is stunning.
It was produced in France between 1964 and 1965.
This chaise longue is well known for its appe...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mouette (Seagull) Baumann France Dining Chairs - Satin Black Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant set of eight Mouette ("Seagull") dining chairs made by the Baumann manufacture in France, showcases a very unique craftsmanship. Each chair features a distinctive oval c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 streamline chrome Italian dining chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with minor wear and patina to the chrome due to age and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape Asymmetric Armrest
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape, Asymmetric Armrest
The Treze Sofa is a refined fusion of minimalist geometry and timeless craftsmanship. Its clean lines and st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of walnut lounge chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, the solid walnut frames feature a rich natural fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘Cushion’ spindleback lounge chair, American black walnut, reupholstered in “Bold Army” by Pierre Frey, United States, 1959
This quintessentia...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Bench Equestrian Inspo Seat in Black and White Wtriped Fabric Walnut Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Bench Equestrian Inspo Seat in Black and White Wtriped Fabric Walnut Legs
The Fita Bench is a bold reinterpretation of craftsmanship excellence, blending timeless elegance wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Brazilian Modern Set of Four Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Set of Four Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s
This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
Charlotte Perriand Set of Three Meribel Wood Stool For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Set of Three Wood Stool For Cassina
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
American walnut.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manuf...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti/Casa e Giardino Pair of Armchairs 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 20
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina
Period: 1960s
Materials: Bentwood, Cane
Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged
Colour: Clear Wood
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega Erno Fabry MCM Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega for Erno Fabry Mid Century Italian Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 21 deep x 39.5 inches high, with a seat height/c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
“Fauteuil de Paquebot” Chair, France 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This iconic “Fauteuil de Paquebot” (also known as a “boat chair” or “cruise chair”) is a striking piece of mid-century design with historical significance. Originally used as deck ch...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Serie Carimate, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of four dining chairs model Carimate designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech wood frame and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange 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 s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Wool
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, black lacquered wrought iron structures, swivel seat on its axis in strips of folded wo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six bicolored stacking chairs designed by Austrian architect Franz Schuster manufactured by Wiesner-Hager in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
This chair ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
A flexible design sofa whose minimalist proportions were crafted to fit comfortably with any interior decor style, thanks to the variety of p...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in Italy in 1951. The very comfortable design features splayed expertly polished brass ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Esfera", c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic "Esfera" armchair designed by Ricardo Fasanell which is now in the MOMASF (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) collection.
Made of fiberglass and polyester resin and leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Wave-pattern upholstery highlights a curvaceous & sculptural form. Wood pedestal base, with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfortable!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy.
Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Long Low 4 Seat Yellow Tweed Sofa Couch by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern long low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Yellow woven tweed upholstery with chrome steel legs. All Original 1970s Upholstery in beautiful vint...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "S38A" Benches in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Born in Paris into a family of craftsmen, Pierre Chapo was heavily influenced by the modernist movements of the 20th century, and more specifically, the Bauhaus. While also inspired ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
Dimensions: 26"w x 30"d x 34.5"h
Material: Upholstery with Beech Frame
Italy, c1940s
Pair of 2
VNT1551
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Paperclip Stools by Kinetics – Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design by Phillip Salmon, Hugh Hamilton and Rein Soosalu, the K700 stool was first produced in 1969.
The Paperclip inspired base is a continuous piece of tubular steel that is...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
CESCA chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
CESCA chairs 1970s
Made in Italy. As on pictures.
Cane on seats was changed.
Beautiful patina on wood and chrome parts.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D
Seat height: 18”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair For Cassina
Among Cassina’s best-sellers, Hola is a design chair also available without armrests, whose elegant, functional lines announce the ultima...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Club Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hexagonal "Strictly Spanish" chair designed by Adrian Pearsall with distinct design elements as seen in Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian style furnishings. Of solid Oak construction with b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Rastad and Relling Bambi Lounge Chair for Gustav Bahus
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Rastad and Relling
Manufacturer: Gustav Bahus
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Teak, Leather
condition:
This Rastad and Relling bambi lounge chair...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Austrian Midcentury Walnut and red Leather Dining Armchairs by Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and comfortable Set of eight Dining Armchairs was designed by the Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl and manufactured in the 1950s in Vienna.
The sculpted Chairs are made of Walnut and brass and have red leather seats and give evidence of excellent craftsmanship. The matching Dining Table...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Contemporary Adrian Pearsall Style Forest Green Chenille and Wood Bench
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful bench upholstered with forest-green chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood.
It is an object of high quality and refinement, ideal for giving ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Marenco Sofas
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Mario Marenco two-seater sofas, newly upholstered in linen. Exceptionally comfortable design, produced by Arflex, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair 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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa Mid Century Modern 1955, Model 2557
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Three-Seater Sofa by Knoll.
Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955
91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 22....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer.
Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product.
The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool.
Very beautiful and comfortable item!
All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare.
Change of dimensions are also possible.
Please ask for more informations.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These Mid-Century ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
Dining Chair Set with Custom Etro Fabric, from Andy Cohen's Personal Collection
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs with contemporary custom Etro Fabric upholstery from Barbarella Home. Wear indicated in photographs.
Andy Cohen is a longtime supporter of H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Blue Upholstered Armchair w/ Metal Frame, from Andy Cohen's Personal Collection
By Lucca & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Blue Upholstered Armchair with Black Metal Frame from Lucca Antiques. There is slight wear on right armrest.
Andy Cohen is a longtime supporter of Housi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan “Peacock” style lounge chair. In original condition with some wear appropriate for its age and use. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care and maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Portland, OR
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Cognac Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Natural Oak Wood and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
Part of his expanding line of furniture, Tom Dixon's Slab Lounge Chair is constructed in simple geometric shapes th...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Teal Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, beech, Europe, 1960s
The shape of the armchairs are distinctly organic, marked by a sense of fluid continuity in the curves of the armrests and backre...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
A flexible design sofa whose minimalist proportions were crafted to fit comfortably with any interior decor style, thanks to the variety of p...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, 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
Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
French Daybed
Located in London, GB
1970s French fiberglass daybed in the style of Marc Berthier. Newly upholstered with a dark blue structure.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 33.5 wide x 35 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm hei...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
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