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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960
Located in Curitiba, PR
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960. The highest historical reference in Brazilian furniture design, Companhia Industrial de Móveis, nicknamed Móveis Cim...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Imbuia

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair 'Elmyre' in Green Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Beautiful 'Elmyre' element designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron. The chair consist of a ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Shearling by Luigi Tiengo, Canada, C. 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of lounge chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montreal, circa 1960s. These iconic pieces feature sculptural walnut frames with an elegant three-leg design, expertly rest...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Mid Century Armchair Model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson Birch/Hemp, Sweden
Located in München, BY
Mid century armchair model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp webbing. Design by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. The Eva armchair is a design from 1941. Ve...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of six Mid-Century modern dining chairs, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Oak and teak frame, reupholstered with quality wool fabric by Kvadrat. Good vintage condition, minor pati...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak, Teak

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 ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa in Mohair, C 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience timeless elegance with this vintage sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious Mohair by Holland & Sherry, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with cane backs, and upholstered se...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Walnut

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s A Scandinavian (Finland) chair by Alvar Aalto model E65 designed in the 1930s. This chair dates from the 1950s and is in ORIGINAL ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Birch, Plywood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Velvet, Beech, Wool

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D Seat height: 15”
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" Easy Chair for Westnofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall back "Siesta" easy chair with attractively curved wooden frame and upholstered seat and back covered in dark brown leather. Designed by Norwegian architect and designer Ingmar R...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This particular chair is fabricated in the late 60's. Recovered some years ago with stunni...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Charles and Ray Eames DCW Walnut Plywood Dining Chair for Evans Products Company
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DCW dining chair in walnut. Early Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division production from 1949 (5-2-5 screw configuration). The chair is in good vintage condition with...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rubber, Walnut, Plywood

"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted "Tufty-Time" Love seat chase lounge piece designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholster...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Knoll Beige Leather Brno Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your living space with the Grey Leather Brno Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Chocolate Brown Mohair 'Camaleonda' 7 Piece Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' 7-Piece Modular Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair, Designed by Mario Bellini Produced by B&B Italia Italy, 1970s An iconic expression of radical 1970s Ital...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Mohair

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company EG Furniture. The chairs are made of so...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Sheepskin, Oak

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

De Sede DS-80 Ocean Blue Patchwork Leather Stool, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in ocean blue leather. The pouf is in very good condition.
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

1930s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Dark Green Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming small scale Danish club chair made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs "library chairs". Very elegant with backrest with two rows of bu...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.4” H x 33.75” W x 41” D Seat Height: 12.75” 
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trest...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Bentwood Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with minor signs of use height of seat 39 cm.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Rare Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of very rare Widdicomb armchairs Elegant and timeless design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings from the 1950s , in very good vintage condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960. At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakura...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan backs with vinyl seat and metal hinges. Leg-O-Matic was a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet

Midcentury pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The chairs are crafted from light wood, with beautifully sculpted lines that reflect Buffa's mastery of traditional craftsman...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, 1962 These organically shaped lounge chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Teak

Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in all over cushioned leopard velvet bliss in this 1970s Milo Baughman style Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. This par...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric. This chair can be customized to you...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Studio Craft Handmade midcentury Solid teak sofa or daybed or twin bed frame in teak wood with slatted frame backrest. No Cushions and no side arms or back rest cushions. Use ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Teak

Set of 8 Pine Dining Chairs in the Style of Axel Einar-Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of eight superb and very charming pine dining chairs. In the style of Carl Malmsten and even building a little bit on the tradition of the famous "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjor...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Lane Style Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Lane Style Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a Lane Perception style design, two arm chairs, four side chairs, modern legs, original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut

Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE 671 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from oak with a flag halyard back in the original papercord. The cushions are upholstered in a w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Oak

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Steel

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture 1997/8 edition
Located in Seattle, WA
The Chieftain Chair is considered to be one of the most important designs by Finn Juhl. It was first presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild in 1949, and it is said that Denmark's King ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Walnut, Leather

Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
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! Here set of 10 chairs is available. 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 Schwarzwald...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Bouclé, Beech, Velvet, Linen

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1958
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Lounge Chair for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy. New, current production. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sofas, desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair. 24.5 inches high. 24 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Modern French Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

Carter Mid Century Modular Pit Sectional Sofa, 7 pieces
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Carter Modular Sectional Pit Sofa c.1970’s. Done in the style of Selig Playpen, this warm tan velour modular sectional can be arranged in multiple ways to fit your...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Ekornes Stressless Cognac Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Ekorness "stressless" chair and matching ottoman. The chair tilts and has a nicely patinated cognac leather. It is very comfortable to sit in -hence the name, "stressless"!
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Birch

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...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Six Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric. This chair can be customized to you...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use. 1st gen details: 1....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Plywood

Ringo Leather Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Burg
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Mid-century 1970s Ringo leather lounge chairs designed by Gerard Van Den Burg for Montis. Van den Burg was seen as a pioneer in the Netherlands design movement which is highlighted b...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s Beautiful vintage Danish Scandinavian chair by Niels Otto Moller model 71, in teak. Beau...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. R...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Karpen of California Sculptural Gondola Sofa
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptionally rare Karpen of California gondola sofa in original, as-found condition. A striking, sculptural design with a wave-like depiction. It is, without exception, furniture in art form. This is a project in need of full restoration. A rare opportunity to restore and choose the fabric of new owners choice. I found an interesting blog about a similar sofa that has undergone an exceptional restoration. Helpful to see the potential of this sofa once restored. To view Google "california karpen sofa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Minerva' Daybed for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. In otherwise original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Vintage Lane Leather & Wood Ekornes Stressless Style Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in America, designed after the success of the Ekornes Stressless design. Lane made meaningful transformations to the design, including the segmented style chair portion and the ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Wood

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality. Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position. The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti. REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric

Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Iron

Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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