Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Hans Wegner Set 4 Beech Danish Cord Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Mid Century Danish Modern CH36 beech and Danish cord dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1962 and produced by Carl Hansen ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beaut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
Hans J Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78 Mama Bear' Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak, Gabriel Savak Savak 00001
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Danish MCM Set of Four Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of four Danish Mid Century Modern original early Hans Wegner designed CH 33 teak chairs for Carl Hansen & Son, Circa 1960.
This is a very early version of this iconic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Clean PAIR of Mid Century Hans Wegner Ash Peacock Chairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very nice pair of Peacock chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark. These chairs were purchased from a designer's estate where everything was immaculat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
JH 540 - Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - 'Valet chair' in patinated oak with folding seat in solid teak. Stamped by the manufacturer. Designed in 1953.
Did you know that the danish King Frede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans J Wegner 'CH101' Lounge Chair in Thor Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH101' Lounge Chair in Thor Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Chair in Oak, Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Chair in Oak, Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner
"The Chair" also known as the "Round Chair", model JH503 in teak
seat upholstered with green leather
beautiful patina to the wood, with particularly nice joints on th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Black Painted Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Black Painted Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are in oak and Danish rope, with a warm and cool patina which makes them totally diffe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Stained Beech - Wegner Blue - Harald 3 #182
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes referred to as "Heart Chair" and as W2. Draft of 1953, fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Ten Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Model no. CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Iconic mid-century modern design with webbed seating and inlay cross on seat backs.
Please confirm lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
W2 - Dining chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
W2 dining chair in oak with patinated wicker. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsen.
The wicker differs from each chair - contact for individual pictures.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Teak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Teak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark, 1950
Hans J. Wegner (Danish, 1914–2007) was a renowned furniture designer associated with Organic Fu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs Produced by Carl Hansen
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of six Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 FH 4103 - 'Heart chair' in teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 FH 4103 - 'Heart chair' in teak and frame of solid patinated oak. Designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture manufacturers in Denmark. Frame consists of solid walnut wood in a modified X shap...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays.
In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand bui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and won...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.