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
Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Located in Durban, ZA
Meet Theo – a finely crafted dining/occasional chair blending artistry and functionality, going beyond a typical chair to be a meticulously designed masterpiece for daily living. Eve...
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chairs 3221 by Jenzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko, 1950s, set of 4
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs, model 3221, envisioned in the 1950s by the Japanese designer and architect Junzo Sakakura, known for his collaboration with Le Corbusier. These chairs exude the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Contemporary Curved Back Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Contemporary chair. A chic and simple design with a curved back and thin spoke design. Perfect as a chic occasional chair or even the pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, set of six dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for Ger...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Set of 2 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani wooden folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Designer: Aldo Jacober
Producer: Alberto Bazzani
Period: 1960’s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
No.811 “Prague” Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, produced by Ligna. Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coup...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Robin Day - HILLE Chair by L´atelier, Brazil, 1970s - very rare
By Robin Day
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Robin Day was undoubtedly one of the most influential British furniture designers of the 20th century. He is of course best remembered for his polypropylene stacking chairs, since th...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs, 1954
Located in Brussels, BE
Leggera Chair model "646" by Gio Ponti. Edited by Cassina in 1951. The present set is from the period. The chair was considered a masterpiece of design due to its lightness and well ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Large of Twelve Dutch Chairs with Black Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable chairs, lacquered metal and plywood, The Netherlands, circa. 1930
This very large set of midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a great choice for your project if you are ...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo de Carli, set of 8 chairs model 634
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2366
Carlo de Carli (1910-1999)
Rare set of 8 chairs model 634 designed by the architect, designer awarded with the Compasso d'Oro in 1954.
Bibl. Architecture and primary space...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced by Maxalto, Italy. These are great examples in rare exotic hardwood, burl, black ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Baffo Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone, 1969
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Baffo" chair by Busnelli. Designed by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone in 1969. Chrome polished metal and black stitched leather. This chair is from the original edition, not the 200...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and rattan
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example of timeless design. Made from rattan and metal, these chairs combine elegance and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, gunmetal, matt white, matt black or gold. Seat is available in leather or a huge variety of fabrics in different colors. Please get in touch.
Symbol of cutting-edge construction and avant-garde experimentation, Tulu is a stackable design chair designed in 1968 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama. Along with the Jano, LJin and Gaja chairs...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, a timeless piece from the USA's iconic 1960s era.
Crafted with unparal...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Irma Leather Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta
Located in Carpi, IT
The Irma chair, a creation by the revered Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta in 1979, stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of Italian design. This chair is ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Pair of Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell, chair, black steel, enamelled steel and original cognac leather, United States, c. 1950.
A set of three-legged iconic mid-century modern leather chai...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The original cushions of the chairs have been given a new look with geometric f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Leggera black chairs model "646" by Gio Ponti. Edited by Cassina in 1951. The present set is from the period. The chair was considered a masterpiece of design due to its ligh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Set of Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A set of five Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on an oak frame, in original condition with a wonderful age and patina. Fast ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs made of bamboo and wicker dates back to 1970.
It's a beautiful piece of garden furniture that can be placed under a porch or poolside...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair circa 1970
Located in Greensboro, NC
A unique chrome sling chair with leather box cushions. Very sturdy construction; the light aqua green leather is relatively new and shows some...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Dark Brown Velvet, and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired with an intimate voluptuousness that can embrace you and surprisingly break ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1980s Herculon Breuer Cesca style Chair NOS New in Box
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1987 Herculon Breuer chair, for the Cesca collector, this new-in-box Breuer-style chair is likely the last of its kind. Sealed in box and ready for your asse...
Category
1980s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Brown and Yellow Beech Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of four czech midcentury chairs made by Architect Oswald Haerdtl.
Material: beech, fabric.
Period: 1950-1959.
Source: Czechia.
Well preserved original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Victor Wilkins for G Plan Set of 'Fresco' Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan, set of six dining chairs, model 'Fresco', faux leather, teak, United Kingdom, 1967
Set of eight dining chairs, designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkin...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
sedia poltronova modello elisa design giovanni battista bassi 1964
By Poltronova
Located in taranto, IT
Sedia poltroncina modello "Elisa", disegnata da Giovanni Battista Bassi per Poltronova nel 1964.
Misura cm 71 di altezza, cm 50 di profondità, cm 60 di larghezza e cm 45 di altezza...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1965
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1965.
A few chairs present ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of four Guillerme et Chambron chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set of four chairs edition votre maison by Guillerme et chambrons
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Green Leatherette and Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, leatherette, stained beech, aluminum, Czech Republic, 1960s.
Well-proportioned set of dining chairs with constructive detailing discernible in the alumi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved).
Production period: 1980s
Materials: Bentwood, cane
Condition: great, signs of use, undamaged
...
Category
1980s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
'657' Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Labeled, c1970s
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite mid-century modern 1970s Charles Pollock Armchair, known as the "Sling Chair", Model 657. Immerse yourself in the beauty...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in vintage Robert Allen Design Zircon Cayenne textured woven fabric. Comfortable, stur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Foldable Scandinavian Armchairs
Located in Buxton, GB
Introducing a stunning pair of Rocaille armchairs from Denmark, crafted from high-quality teak wood with a smooth finish. The beautiful yellow colour of these chairs adds a pop of br...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Karakum Lounging Chair- a distinctive and captivating statement piece that seamlessly blends craftsmanship with comfort. Meticulously handcrafted, this chair boasts a...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood
In Color We Trust Chair by Wim Rietveld/ Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wim Rietveld Chair contemporized, ceramic armrests added, re-shaped, hand-painted and multi-lacquered with high gloss varnish. A hommage to all the great artists who played the color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1930s BARBER'S ARMCHAIR
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage BARBER armchair dating from 1930.
The armchair, made in Italy, was made of wood and can rotate 360° thanks to the cast iron mechanism under the seat. It is equipp...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Model Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set consists of four chairs and two armchairs. The Eva chair was designed by Niels Koefoed in 1964 and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet in Denmark. The frames are made of solid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini Cab 412 cowhide chair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen sizes and color. Available sizes:
1. 33cm width x 37cm depth x 57cm height x 30cm seat height
2. 52cm width x 49cm depth x 82cm height x 45cm sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Poltrona danese di metà secolo, in legno di faggio e velluto viola, 1960 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Poltrona danese di metà secolo, in legno di faggio e velluto viola, 1960 ca.
Poltroncina danese senza braccioli, con zampe in legno di faggio e rivestimento in velluto viola.
1960 ca...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, dining chair 'Serena', ash, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This dining chair was designed by Giuseppe Davanzo in the 1960s. On an ash frame rest the round seat and backrest. The frame shows a warm tone of the ash wood with black metal connections. The seat and backrest are made out of red plastic, that catches the eye immediately. Due to their roundness, bent edges and their attractive color the chair has a certain playful character.
Giuseppe Davanzo (1921-2007) was born in Ponte di Piave. After serving in the Second World War, Davanzo studied at the Regio Istituto Universitario di Architettura in Venice. His work was mostly influenced by Carlo Scarpa and Franco Albini. The designer died...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Ash
Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare set of six stackable chairs by Axel Larsson for Svangsta Stilmöbler. Backs in bent wood of light-grained birch. 1930-40s Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ash & Cream Boucle Chairs by Guariche, Mortier, Motte for ARP, France, 1955
By Joseph-André Motte, Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche), Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier
Located in New York, NY
Freshly re-upholstered "642" pair of lounge chairs by Atelier de Recherche Plastique (ARP) a joint venture by French iconic designers Pierre Guariche, Joseph André Motte and Michel Mortier
Ash base
the chairs will be shipped with base and seat disassembled for safer and cost efficient shipping purposes
These chairs will ship from France, price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges
The chairs can be returned to either France or NY USA location.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Italian chair, metal and black leather with arms, modern antique, ca. 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chair, metal and black leather with arms, modern antique, ca. 1960.
Chair with black enameled metal rod frame and black leather upholstered arms, back and seat.
1960 ca.
Very...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, 1960s
These distinctive chairs in solid oak are by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Dining Chairs CH23 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The frame of the chair is made of teak wood, after comprehensive carpentry renovation, cleaned of old coating, stained with oak stain, finished with strong semi-matt varnish. They ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Pair of Daumiller Style Brutalist Light Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist oak side chairs inspired by the work of Danish Mid-Century designer Rainer Daumiller. Perfect accent chairs, handsomely crafted from attractively hued natural oak. Lightly ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier.
This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet).
New cane c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced by Maxalto, Italy. These are great examples in rare exotic hardwood, burl, black l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Renato Venturi Set of 8 Italian Dining Chairs for MIM Roma, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 8 midcentury chairs designed by Renato Venturi for MIM Roma during the 1960s in Italy.
These iconic chairs have a solid wood stru...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Pair of Leggera Black Ebonized Wooden Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Gio Ponti Model 646 "Leggera" chair for Cassina in 1957.
Black ebonized wooden frames with an unusual plastic finished papercord woven seat in remarkable good condition
V...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Plastic, Wood
Pair of Contemporary Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale Wingback Lounge Chairs with angular wings and button tufted channelled backs. The dark stained wood frames raised on square front legs and square splayed back legs. Uphol...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Castelli chairs DSC-106 model designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 60s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of chairs model DSC 106 designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1965 published by Castelli. Cast aluminium frame, metal legs upholstered in plastic, painted wooden seat and back. The s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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Mid Century Italian Plywood Chair
Baroque Style Chair
Arts And Crafts Oak Chair Antique
Ribbon Back Chairs
Used Steel Folding Chairs
Geometric Office Chair
Gold Italian Dining Chairs
Hollywood Regency Velvet Chair
Heart Chair Retro
Mahogany French Art Deco Chair
Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Low Back Side Chair
Modern Circle Chair
Ear Chair
Mid Century Wood Square Chairs
Ornately Carved Chairs
Red Patterned Chair