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
Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 Dove Grey Mid Century Modern
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Classic Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 in Dove Grey Mid Century Modern. This sleek office chair embodies the perfect blend of style and comfort, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. The chairs are in black walnut and can be signed. Production lead time is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of four.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Handmade Walnut Kunai Dining Chair with Camel Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically walnut, oak, ebonized oak, or ash. Featuring hand-shaped legs, a custom upholstered seat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs ‘Darby’ Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Norway, 1960s.
Rosewood and leather.
This dining chair model 'Darby' is simple yet elegant with a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of 8.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Iconic + Rare 'Grasshopper' Chaise Lounge by Preben Fabricius + Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage grasshopper arm chair by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International. This sculptural lounge features a beautiful patinated leather cushion with channeled d...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960-1970's Pair MCM Red Cone Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen comprised of red hopsacking covered bent sheet metal frames, loose round seat cushions, and 4 prong swivel chrome bases with black glides. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have found no outstanding flaws. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970-1980’s.
MY. OH. MY…. What have we HERE??? This is a phenomenal pair of iconic “Cone Chairs” by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen!!! The Cone chair was originally designed by Verner Panton in Denmark in 1957. As the name suggests, the body of the chair takes the form of a cone. Standing on its tip, a semi-circular padded shell extends upwards to form the back and armrests, thereby creating a very comfortable and eye appealing armchair. This pair is comprised of fabric covered sheet metal frames bent into a cone shape, gorgeous bright red hopsacking with white stitching, a loose round seat cushion, and a flat 4-prong chrome base with swivel feature and black glides. If you remove the round seat you can view inside the cone base. An original set of red cone chairs much like ours debut in Verner Panton’s father’s restaurant called “Kom Igen” (meaning: Come Again in Danish) in 1958. How COOL is that?? And a fun little history fact on the Cone chair is that it was originally manufactured by Percy Von Halling-Koch who founded the company “Plus Linje” specifically to produce the Cone chair. In the 70’s, they were manufactured by Fritz Hansen, until 2004 when Swiss manufacturer “Vitra” took over… and they still produce them today. Ours are definitely vintage and throughout our extensive research we believe they were made in the Fritz Hansen era. In a statement made by Verner Panton’s friend Niels-Jorgan Kaiser, he explains the design of the Cone chair as “a ballet dancer standing on her toes and easily turning pirouettes’, supported by a flat four-star base.” His genius to use the geometric form and outstanding bright colors were beyond his time, which was a breakthrough in the history of chair design. And his designs are still classic. They are mid-century modern in style with an Atomic or Mod flair, although they are made in Denmark… so they also have a bit of Scandinavian SASS, and they are sure to make a statement in any room of your home. They would be FABULOUS in a game room, at the counter of your indoor bar...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Ralph Lauren Style Pair Director Armchairs White Oak, Saddle Leather Brass Studs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of handsome and well-made director style armchairs. High quality construction and materials are evident. Frames are constructed of white oak in a natural finish. Seats and backs...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare original Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros swivel chairs with marking, made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Two Bauhaus-Style Chairs - Germany, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Bauhaus-Style Chairs - Germany, 1940s
This set of two Bauhaus-style chairs is an excellent example of the simplicity and functionality that defined this influential desig...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,524 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern DSC Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli/ Anonima 1970
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern DSC Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli / Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Italian mid-century modern DSC chairs Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$4,691 / set
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" 6 Original Chairs Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" 6 original chairs edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960
repainted a few years ago.
original color: white
wear and minor losses.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Thonet Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Seven Midcentury Dining Chairs by Trendline
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural dining chairs by Trendline Furniture in NY. Fully covered with tall backs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,500 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Stylish Set of Four Wrought Iron Barrel-back Curule-form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$11,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Slatted Folding Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Slatted Folding Chairs - Set Of 6. *2 Sets of 6 available. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Chair opened: 31.5" H x 18" W x 21" D x 17.5" S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chair by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking baby blue slipper chair by Baumritter. Simple mid-century style with tufted back and sculpted wood accents.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair with swinging back rest
A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$822 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex 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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Beechwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Beechwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s
A charming set of four vintage dining chairs, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. These chairs showcase the elegance and qua...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,407 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of four.
The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs, d...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with original patina, we can polish it at no additional cost.
Originally designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured from the early 19th century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy. The Chiavari chair, also known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,299 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Gunlocke after Risom
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century lounge chair design after Jens Risom, attributed to Gunlocke. The chair has orange vinyl cushions, and a solid wood (probably maple) frame. The chair is solid and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Warren McArthur, Arm Chairs, Steel, Vinyl, United States, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of steel and vinyl chairs, created by Warren McArthur, United States, 1930s.
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
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
Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Black Steel, Oak & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Black Steel, Oak & Leather 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
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low 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. It is made out of basic ...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Verner Panton Wire Grid Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chromed metal wire grid chairs with snap on upholstered back and bottom cushions. These geometric cube styled lounge chairs are comfortable and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Wilton, CT
This Dan Johnson Viscount chair is in its original condition. It has a lovely patina and has kept its structural integrity due to its fine workmanship. Upholstered in its original bl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Restored Vintage Brown Leather Marcel Breuer B34 Fasem Dining Armchairs 4
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of four, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leather retailed through Fasem
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
These truly are a very rare suite, it's hard to find one of these chairs from this era let alone four, they have all been restored to include having the leather washed back, they’ve then been hand dyed six times, lightly antiqued, sealed then finally waxed down and polished. They are the only suite in the entire world in this exact colour and look a million dollars.
They are also super comfortable hence they have stood the test of time and become a true icon. These have countless credits to their name, they have been exhibition in the metropolitan museum of art, the V&A, they have won awards, anyone who is a fine furniture connoisseur will recognize them straight away
Condition wise, they have been restored as mentioned, the idea being to keep all the original patina which shows the age and wear, but giving them a one off colour
Dimensions
Height:- 86cm
Width:- 49cm
Depth:- 63.5cm
Seat height:- 45.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$8,772 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Three Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Fac...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Chair in Teak by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmobler
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Danish modern chair in teak by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmobler, circa 1950s. The chair was made in Denmark of thick plywood with teak ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Afr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2uts
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit Brazil. Both chairs have a nice patina, given by years of wear, the fiber cement structure is in really good condit...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
$13,137 / set
Rupert Bevan Henri Bar Stool with Needlepoint
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Designed in collaboration with American interior designer, Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay. This version of our classic Henri Bar Stool is available with a needlepoint cushion.
Inspired by Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay’s love of Josef Albers’ “Homage to the Square”, the geometric needlepoint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,992 / item
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Burgundy 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 ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome vintage swivel armchair from Sweden, c. 1960. Newly restored and reupholstered in high quality taupe leather. Tub style rounded cha...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Roland Rainer Style Stacking Bent Beech Chairs with Dark Brown Stained Wood Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer style stacking chairs with bent beech wood seating and dark brown stained wood frames. In very original condition with visible wear and signs of heavy use. These were o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Marzio Cecchi Midcentury Banana Leaf "S chair" Italian Armchair for Most, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Famous "S chair" midcentury with a structure in metal banana leaf armchair. This amazing piece was designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most in Italy duri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Eames Wire Chair with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Awesome Classic black Eames wire chair on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller. The bikini cover is missing the button and has a te...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a bold statement of mid-century sophistication to your space with this set of four vintage Lucite and chrome director’s chairs. Sleek, sculptural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Pink Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs.
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms.
The metal frame c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Eight Mid Century Black and White Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model.
Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed and pain...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats on a chrome wire frame. Seat width 22" each. Visible wear, consistent with age and ...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Set of Six 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
This very unusual set of Mid-Century chairs is attributed to the manufacturer Romweber. We have been in the vintage furniture business for 4...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,999 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo featuring a stylish design to the back, seat, and legs.
Two...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort White Teddy 'Congo' Chair Dutch Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair in black lacquered beech and new teddy cotton fabric, The Netherlands, 1952.
This chair has a unique construction, forced by tension and...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good condition with the exception of the naugahyde upholstery. All have some small tears a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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