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
Scarpa Chair 925 in Natural Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa 1966
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarper 1965
The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a strikingly elegant lounge chair. Easily recognized by its firm and robust wooden frame and ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind bekannt unter der Modellnummer A811/1 sind hier in der begehrten Ausf...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of four chairs was designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, and produced in the 1960 in Italy. The chairs frame are made of beech wood with foam padding and leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Orange Faux Bamboo Conservatory Chair, Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb Brown Jordan Calcutta faux bamboo chair, inspired by Chippendale this chair dates to the 1960’s, it has been overpainted during it’s lifetime and the top colour is now a vib...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Midcentury Cane Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff midcentury cane lounge chair
This chair measures: 28.5 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a sea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
$71,029 / set
Pair of Midcentury Children / School Chairs Pagholz, Elmar Flötotto, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical
- Comfortable
- Marked
- Stackable
- Two sizes.
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition. We have 8 in stock, priced separat...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Marcel Breuer, manufactured by Gavina, Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Seat has a smal...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,198 Sale Price
34% Off
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare minimalist side chairs model T12, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Azucena, Italy 1959. Acquired from old stock directly from Azucen...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs from ULUV, Wicker Seats, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 6 dining chairs was produced by ULUV Krásná Jizba in former Czechoslovakia, around 1960s. Each chair still has original ULUV stamp under the seating as you may see in the...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Birch
$3,409 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Egg Chair + Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2017. Poland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original Kvadrat fabric. Powdercoated base.
Ottoman: 22L 15.5W 14.5H
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of one.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$639 Sale Price / item
40% Off
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest.
The seat is covered with high quality...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Velvet
$644 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A Mid-Century Sculptural Italian Chair, floral upholstery, circa 1950's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Mid-Century Italian Chair, floral upholstery, circa 1950's. Sculptural, elegant and comfortable.
Please note, only one single chair is still available,
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like George Clooney-- they just look better with age and seemi...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chrome plated (CR3) steel. Padded seat and backrest in polyurethane. The armrests are wider at the front and tapered towards the back.
In this version of the sling chair, designed in 1928 for the Villa Church...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Solid Pau Marfim Lounge chairs, Unknown, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, these lounge chairs were built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The legs and backrest have a "V” shaped structure that resembles a boomerang. Solid w...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design
Located in Milano, IT
This charming Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair from Sweden, crafted in 1970, exemplifies mid-century modern design tailored for children. With its clean lines and functional form, th...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
$1,080 Sale Price
31% Off
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600.
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600
These are pine chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand for La Cascade, a collection of tilted apartments at the Les Arcs 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Set of 4 Model 3107 7 Series Stacking Chair in Teak Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 Original 1980s signed rare and gorgeous classic 3107 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs in teak. Signed by Maker. Beautiful condition and wood grain throughout all.
Ve...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Two Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chairs Les Arcs
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chairs from Les Arcs. Great condition of the oak frame. Light wood frame, X-shaped braces, curved back and rush seat. Seats have been re-rush...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Earl Walnut, Beige Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of eight original Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne chairs, France, 1960s. Original rush seats and backs in good condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good or...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,197 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Paul Tuttle Chariot Chaise for Strassle Intl., 1972
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Chicago, IL
Chariot chaise lounge designed by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International. Produced in Switzerland in 1972. Original camel brown leather and polished chr...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Vintage Dining Chairs Brown Beech Up to Nineteen 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage beech dining chairs or chairs brown stained designed and manufactured Italy 1970s, up to nineteen ( 19 ) chairs.
A great dining chair with a brown stained and natur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina
Period: 1960s
Materials: Bentwood, Cane (new cane seat)
Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged
Colour: Wood
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$298 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Camel Skai Lounge Chairs with Ebonized Wood Frame by Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
They are upholstered and covered in skai and feature an ebonized beech structure.
These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
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
Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1980, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This iconic stool was designed by Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) and made especially for Sesc Pompeia, a cultural center in São Paulo, Brazil. It consists of structures that resemble crat...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
$31,000 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Pink Boucle Chairs, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs are after underg...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,137 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set off Four French Dining Chairs by Pirelli Atelier
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set off four French 1960s enameled metal rod in red, woven hemp rope in original condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Enamel
$10,000 / set
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered soft yellow velvet fabric seat.
An amazing side chair in elegant shape perfectly paired with C...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 6 dining chairs by noted mid century designer, Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture. The set includes 2 arm, and 4 armless chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement a...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, Set of 6, Superb Patina, France, 1960s/70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in LEWES, GB
Set superb set of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, with superb deep patina, France, 1960s. Elm and leather. Sold as a set. Larger sets available - please se...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Model AX 6060 Club Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
This iconic chair is the AX 6060 model created by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950's. The model features soft curved lines and beautifully crafted det...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beech wood dyed with water stain brown. The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.
About the fabric:
The warp and weft of an idea
A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$758 Sale Price / item
20% Off
8 Memphis Postmodern Dining Chairs Manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
8 Memphis Postmodern dining chairs manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s.
Fiberglass seat. Metal frame. Solid and stabile.
Perfect condition,...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ring Chair, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Fabric, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1958, the Ring chair is one of the couple’s most elegant and iconic designs. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$3,220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian beech and Vienna straw Thonet N.18 chairs, Thonet for Herbatschek, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian beech and Vienna straw Thonet No.18 chairs, Thonet for Herbatschek, 1960s.
Set of six chairs known as model N.18, with a bent beech structure with black varnish and handmade ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Chicago, IL
Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs,
Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition.
Label on unde...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,240 / set
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in a dark eggplant colored leather for Herman Miller. Original leather with wear as shown. Matching powder coated frame in a dark eggplant color....
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Marigold Velvet Adjustable Chairs att. Pierre Guariche - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist adjustable chairs featuring a black lacquered steel structure and original marigold upholstery. As shown on picture 6, the chairs are adjustable for depth, height ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Vintage Armchairs by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of Swedish vintage teak armchairs by Bertil Fridhagen, made by Broderna Andersson. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1960’s.
Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. Made out of basic elemen...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century Modern Allan Gould Compass Chairs Are A Group ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal compass legs, seat and back in red vinyl yarn composition, attributed to Raoul Guy...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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.
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