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 legendary 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.
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
Number in Set: Set of 3
Set of 6 Leatherette & Wood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of six vintage leatherette and wood chairs made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Wooden parts were refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Leather Wood Gaulino Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona.
Solid natural varnished ash with seat in natural hide.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
1960s MCM Design and Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Leather Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric With Cognac Leather Finishes Swivel Armchair composed of a black lacquered wooden feet brass finishes and a comfy seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019.
Ready to ship.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood, backrest and seat in Indian cane, upho...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Soft Blue and Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
This versatile chair features enriching br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
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
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Almelo, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi dining room chairs, Italy 1968.
A gorgeous set of high-quality dining room chairs designed by architect Augusto Savi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Charcoal Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and charcoal fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modern Stools in White Fiberglass and Black Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools or footstools, fiberglass, coated steel, Europe, 1960s
This stool embodies a minimalist aesthetic, characterized by its straightforward design with streamlined contours and...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s MCM Design And Scandinavian Style Wooden And Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Wooden And Cognac Leather Lounge Armchair With Sheepskin seat composed of a natural wooden feet which the front one make the armrests and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and charcoal 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
Wood, Rope, Teak
Jakob Berg Outdoor 'Ballare' Teak Chair for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Jakob Berg outdoor 'Ballare' teak chair for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, 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
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard dining chair in fabric for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Armchair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Medium and Dark Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Luc Bar Stool
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This ch...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Rattan
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC coll...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Dining Chair State with Lacquered Metal and Upholstery New
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant and light piece that is comfortable and versatile, upholstery in velvet (several options) and metal or brass/copper structure. Made to order.
For sales with delivery address...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24). Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1960s Mcm Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Grey Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Dark Green Bouclé Fabric With Wooden Base Chair composed of a natural wooden feet and a comfy seat in a light grey velvet fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
New Contemporary Knoll Brown Leather & Chrome Brno Chairs W/ Arm Pads
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Brno Chair is a timeless design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been praised for its simplicity, elegance, and comfort. This contemporary iteration of the chair features a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Armchair in Teak and Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Audoux Minet, France, 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare set of six chairs attributed to Adrien Audox and Frida Minet.
The chairs are made of beechwood and wooden abaca rope seat and back.
The legs present typical Audoux Minet carved ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Contemporary Classic Terracota Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs Arch Cut-Outs Bobbin Legs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs with Arch Cut-Outs and Bobbin Legs
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Char...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Dutch Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Wood and Dark Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Modest set of twelve dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backseat. The dark green leatheret...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair 'fauteuil 21', the Netherlands
Located in amstelveen, NL
Re-edition of the timeless 'fauteuil 21' chair. Unlimited quantities to order.
A design is only successful when a balance has been achieved between material, form, and use.
But t...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Ash
Molar Chairs by Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Molar chairs by Wendell Castle, USA, 1969. Gel-coated fiberglass and vinyl, in great condition.
This work is part of the open-editioned Molar series and the model registered with the artist's studio as number 13.
Can be purchased as a set of three (3) for $18,000, or individually for $6000 each.
Provenance: Helen Drutt...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Russel Wright designed Steel Patio folding chair with original "Schwayder Bros Russel Wright" tag along the bottom. The chair features a black enameled tubular frame wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin for Dietiker, Switserland, 1989
Located in Almelo, NL
Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin For Dietiker, Switserland 1989.
Designed in 1989 by Swiss most renowned designer Bruno Rey in collaborator ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Robin Day Inspired Dark Gray Plastic Stacking Armchairs with Gray Metal Legs
By Robin Day
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robin Day Inspired grey plastic stacking armchairs with molded acrylic shell seating and grey enameled metal legs. Two have light grey enameled legs...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material. One chair in black stained oak is in stock. More items are available on order (production lead time: 13-14 weeks). Chair designed by Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Walnut and Black Leather Chairs, Italy 1981
Located in Sacile, PN
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini set of six walnut and black leather chairs,
Italy 1981 circa.
This set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, is characterized by a splendid co...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Medium and Dark Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Louise Chair with Salmon Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean,
steel structure, perforated steel back and upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950ies Solid Pine Chairs Designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies Sörgården dining chairs, designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur in solid pine wood
The Sörgården chair was designed by Malmsten and manufactured by Svensk Fur in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance.
This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI.
Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and hunter green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dining Chair N3221 Junzo Sakakura
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The dining chair N°3221 was designed by Junzo Sakakura Studio in 1953.
Junzo Sakakura, who studied under Le Corbusier, wanted to design a chair that would suit Japanese interiors and lifestyle. One can easily see the inspiration with Jean Prouvé chairs...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
Contemporary Classic Green Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Gautier Delaye Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Gautier Delaye; Dining Chairs; Dining Area; 1960s; Stained Beech Wood; Mid-Century Modern; Chair; Coffee Bean; France; French Design;
"Coffee...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Bible Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Bible Shelf. In original condition, with visible patina and heavy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Vintage DalVera Les Arcs Chairs chosen by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera
Located in Cape Town, WC
Structurally, the chrome frame imitates the backward position of an armchair – yet without armrests, instead finding its comfort in its Cognac leather seat...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Faleschini for Pace Tucroma Leather Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of 3 Faleschini for pace tucroma red leather chairs are an elegant and modern seating solution for any living space. Constructed from luxurious r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphol...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hunting Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of hunting chairs and matching table - 1950s
Mid-century hunting chairs set of three made in the 1950s in Sweden. The back of the chairs are made of two deer antlers while the l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Antler
Midcentury Chrome chair by Arch, Ladislav Vrátník for restaurant in Prag, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s
designer: Arch. L. Vrátník
very good original condition!!
limited edition (about 120 pieces), only for this restaurant of gallery Manes in Prag
chrome with patina
seat par...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Soaped Oak 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
Wood, Oak
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s.
In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection.
Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in green, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely.
We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
Here set...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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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