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 Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered 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 GE-34 Lounge Chair, Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Soap & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oak Soap & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair - Smoked Oak Frame - Luna Fabric 04204
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 wood grain and flawless joinery throughout. It is hand built at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmakers using traditional Scandinavian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner Original Danish JH-501 Chairs by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Set of 4
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
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Vintage CH-23 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage CH-23 chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. This was made in Denmark, it is an early production and dates from the 1950’s.
The quality is super...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Walnut
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
Hans Wegner GE-261 Daybed, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Beech
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
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s classic and most appreciat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare set of Hans J Wegner Armchairs from Magasin du Nord
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegne, constructed of oak and leather was custom-ordered for the interior of Magasin du Nord’s department store in the 1950s. Few examples ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood grain....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood grain....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s classic and most appreciat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These cha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s classic and most appreciat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed, Stained 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 GE 285 3-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Beech
Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Beech
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
Beech
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3-sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Century 2000 3-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the year 2000, the Century 2000 3-seat sofa was one of his final works. Perfect for any modern home or office. The s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench - Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Stained 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 Century 2000 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the Century 2000 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Black Laquered Oak and Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Oak
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
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
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
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Model AP-38 Airport Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, Set 4.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four Airport Model AP-38 seats, a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. Comfortable armchairs were manufactured by AP Stolen. These armchair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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.