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 9
Bossa Chair, Set of 6 Chairs in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, Set of 6 Chairs in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand harmonious simpli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rattan Effect Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with an airy braided resin in rattan effect. Indoor or outdoor, it will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Souvenir Chair Dark Elm Wood - White Chevron Saxophone
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Souvenir chair comes in two different versions - with and without armrests - and is composed of two structural sides in sandblasted Elm wood finished with a matte lacquer, natural or...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Souvenir Armless Chair Natural Elm Wood and Black Leather
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Souvenir chair comes in two different versions - with and without armrests - and is composed of two structural sides in sandblasted Elm wood finished with a matte lacquer, natural or...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Elm
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Handmade Braided Cane Rattan and Solid Wood Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair with a dark veneer solid wood structure and a braided rattan wicker cane seat shell, combining quality, robustness and class. Perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Braided Resin Rattan Effect Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Braided resin rattan effect lounge chair indoor or outdoor use. It will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter garden, even aroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designed at a time when the combination of solid wood and plywood led to an unbeatable type of chair, the 1960 wood chair embodies retro chic and is built to last. The chair is easy ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Souvenir Armless Chair Natural Elm Wood and Matelassé Fabric
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Souvenir chair comes in two different versions - with and without armrests - and is composed of two structural sides in sandblasted Elm wood finished with a matte lacquer, natural or...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Elm
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and sesame 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
Rope, Wood, Teak
Perou Armless Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Perou armless chair, with its sensual rounded form, is cozy but chic, also inspired by the classic Scandinavian designers such as Finn Juhl and Philip Arctander.
Ships in appr...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Metal And White Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular structure dressed with an all pure white braided resin. Indoor/outdoor, it will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter garden, y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Braided Resin Rattan Effect and Teak Wooden Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant outdoor chair with solid teak wood feet and braided resin rattan effect seat, combining quality, robustness and class. Perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Mahogany and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in mahogany and oil 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
Mahogany, Papercord, Wood
Emma Chair in Tzalam Wood and Paper Cord Weave by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that bring to life through time-honored techniques.
Experience a new level of comfort and resilience with the Emma Chair, designed to withstand the test of time. Its ergonomic design ensures a pleasant seating experience, making it the perfect addition to a complete dining set...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
Brazil, 1954
Manufactured by Unilabor
Iron tubular structure, fabric upholstery
Literature: Mo´vel Brasileiro Moderno, FGV Projetos, Rio de Janeiro, 2012, p. 186-187; Nadia Simo...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Aurélien Barbry outdoor 'Plank' Chair in FSC Certified teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann' Teak Chair for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann' teak chair for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Chocolate Brown '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. Designers: Waclaw Lesniewski, Stanislaw Lejkowski. V...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and white fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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 comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Mud Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Mud Outdoors 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 co...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and blue striped 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
Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin for Dietiker, Switzerland, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Quadro chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin For Dietiker, Switzerland 1989.
Designed in 1980s by Swiss most renowned designer Bruno Rey in collaborator...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stine Weigelt Outdoor 'Between Lines' Teak Lounge Chair for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Stine Weigelt outdoor 'Between Lines' teak lounge chair for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Designed by Stine Weigelt, the 'Between Lines' deck chair offers a classic Scandinavian look while the comfort allows you to admire your surroundings in a more peaceful and relaxed perspective. Executed in FSC-certified teak to the exacting standards of Skagerak.
Price per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities. Optional additions sold separately include a matching teak stool as well as 17-fold open-cell foam cushions in a fabric that is Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Have been made of beechwood. The chair is after complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been cleaned and refreshed. We used matte varn...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and papyrus fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
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 chair is made of solid oakwood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom
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
Outdoor Armchair in a Braided Resin Rattan Effect
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design armchair composed of a tubular structure dressed with a braided resin rattan effect. Indoor/outdoor, it will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter ga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Set of Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Black Outdoors 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair 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 des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sunday Chair Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Chair was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Boucl...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children version of the famous Rey chair.
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screw less wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair is made with care from solid beechwood, with die cast aluminum consoles and glides.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
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 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
1950s MCM Design Style Velvet And Black Lacquered Metal Swivel Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s MCM Design Style Ocre Velvet Fabric With Black Lacquered Swivel Base Armchair composed of a black lacquered cross metal feet swivel system and a comfy seat in a ocre velvet sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Frei Egidio" /Edition Marcenaria Barauna
Located in PARIS, FR
La chaise Frei Egídio a été développée par Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz et Marcelo Suzuki, pour équiper le théâtre Gregório de Mattos à Salvador. Elle dev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
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
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946.
"Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France circa 1946. Solid Oak wood base and structu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Oiled Oak 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
Wood, 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.
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