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
Pair of Easy Chairs and Stool in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs and Stool in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Jacaranda and leather
Style: Mid century, Brazil
Rare pair of...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman, C.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Milo Baughman Scoop chair and matching ottoman. Maple frame with tufted linen fabric in a molecular pattern.
CREATOR Milo Baughman.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
$2,995 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, 1967
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created with a wooden struct...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
$1,450 / item
Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted cotton with foam structure. Extremely rare in USA. Cotton cover zips off for easy cl...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with the characteristic rounded joint. The straightforward and minimal design is like a cubical volume; the supports, on the other hand, are slender, anatomically shaped surfaces. The seat and back are shaped in plywood and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center that offer extreme comfort. The back has a cut in the lower part, required due to the presence of a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point.
We can do custom restoration and special reupholstering. Our atelier guarantees the excellence of Italy through the traditional art of craftsmanship. We do offer a dedicated customization service thanks to our team of expert craftsmen and artisans. Contact Modernab Gallery...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, champagne leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of eight.
...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manuf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Midcentury Modern Upholstered Wood Armchair on Castors
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish solid wood and upholstered midcentury modern chair with castors of unknown maker! Label on underside is missing, though shadows remain. Very much in the Nemschoff / Gunlocke ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood and rattan chair, manufactured in Austria, circa 1950.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mark...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$650 / item
2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIRS by PIERRE PAULIN, STEINER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of chairs with armrests, Modernist, Free Form, chromed tubular metal structures, comfortable seats and armrests in superb red imitation leather, attributed to Pierre Paulin, S...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Green Boucle Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in green, durable and plea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair
This chair measures: 27.75 wide x 33 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 19.7...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Leather Sling G23 Hoop Chairs by Piero Palange, A Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Mid Century Leather Sling G23 Hoop chairs by Piero Palange, A Pair.
Large on personality as well as footprint, these G23 chairs have been restored usi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and classic Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood chair. This chair will bring a touch of MCM craftsmanship refinement to any living room, bedroom or office room. The u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
Located in New York, NY
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company.
It was designed by R...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 3 folding chairs with rush seats.
In very nice condition to age and comfortable.
Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
20th Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 8 Chairs in Ashwood for Fratelli Montina
Located in Turin, Turin
Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara, was one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, a leading exponent of post-war Scandinavian design. Gifted with e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Sabrina Chairs By Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of twelve.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic "Boho" style sculptural wicker chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measure 31"D x 30"H with a seat height of 16"; the ottoman is 18.5...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$1,500 / set
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,070 / item
Set of Eight Mid Century Burgundy Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 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...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Two Dark Brown CAB 412 Chairs Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of dark brown, saddle leather CAB 412 side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1977. This pair of chairs are of newer production. The chairs stand approximately 32...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare rust coloured cordon. These examples most likely produced b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of eight.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Victor Courtray Set of 12 Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of twelve chairs designed by Victor Courtray (1896-1987)
School of Maurice Dufrene, Paul Follot,
chairs with the original straw for 10 and 2 redone.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
$877 / item
Pair of Vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari chairs by Fratelli Levaggi. Each chair is stamped ‘made in Italy’ beneath the frames, they date from the 1960’s.
They are mad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal compass legs, seat and back in red vinyl yarn composition, attributed to Raoul Guy...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, original finish recovered in Fresh new tan leather. the chair is sold in its original finish we have...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of two.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121”...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Ten Mid Century Chairs, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 06).
This chair can be c...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
6 Chairs Superleggera Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in PARIS, FR
Très célèbre chaises dan le monde entier, la chaise Chiavari séduit depuis maintenant plus d'un demi siècle les amateurs de beaux meubles. D'une légèreté incroyable, cette chaise se ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,297 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair For Cassina
Symbol of cutting-edge construction and avant-garde experimentation, Tulu is a stackable design chair designed in 1968 by Japanese architect...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,608 / item
Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Six Italian dining chairs of the Turin school from the 1950's. Wooden structure with geometric backrests. The chairs have been reupholstered with light grey furniture fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Model #71 Chairs, Niels Møller, JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of eight Model 71 dining chairs designed by the incomparable Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, crafted in the 1960s in Denmark. These stunning chairs are constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak and feature a sculptural seat back that adds a touch of elegance and comfort to the design, while the tapered legs add a sense of lightness and airiness. The seats have been re-strapped and reupholstered in a rich, thick-cut genuine Italian leather hide in a fabulous hazelnut brown tone perfectly off-setting the natural wood tones of the solid teak frames.
Niels Otto Moller was a Danish furniture designer, known for his modern and functional designs. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and went on to work for various furniture manufacturers, including J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, where he designed the Model 71 Dining Chairs.
J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik was a Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1944 by Jorgen Langkilde Moller. The company was known for producing high-quality furniture in the Danish Modern style, using materials such as teak and oak. The company was in operation until the late 1970s.
This expansive set of Niels Otto Møller Model...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Henrik Tengler Chairman Wood Types: Oak, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Chairman Wood Types: Oak Clear Oil, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
The Chairman was designed by Henrik Tengler for Onecol...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Olive Green, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,930 / set
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Model 3237, Cognac
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chairs W/ White Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This Set of 4 Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chairs W/ White Leather Upholstery originate from the United States during the 20th Century. These ch...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel Dennie Chair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel Dennie Chair For One Collection
Onecollection has relaunched the easy chair, Dennie, which was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Tijsselling Arm Chairs with Burgundy Skai Upholstery and Teak Armrests
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back Tijsselling lounge chairs with enameled metal frame, teak armrests and original burgundy skai upholstery with red studded detail. Seat width is 19.5". Frames show visible w...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$345 Sale Price / item
27% Off
1950s Bauhaus German Casala Sled Chair Karl Nothelfer Prouve Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Bauhaus German Sled Vintage Chair design by Karl Nothelfer for Casala, Germany Circa the 1950s . After Jean Prouve.
Dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the essence of sleek, modernist elegance that defined the era. Upholstered in a vibrant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Children / School Chairs Pagholz, Elmar Flötotto, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical
- Comfortable
- Marked
- Stackable
- Two sizes.
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oak and Rush Mid-Century Modern Stool in style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Mid-Century Modern Stool in style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and classic Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood chair. This chair will bring a touch of MCM craftsmanship refinement to any living room, bedroom or office room. The u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Thonet Chair - Original Herbatschek Series N ° 243711
By Thonet
Located in Padova, IT
Thonet chair - original Herbatschek series n ° 243711 - squared seat - in black laquered beech wood and Vienna straw. Very good condition – no restauration - the chair has never been...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn of California Walnut Dining Chair Set x4 1950
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn Of California.
4 seat dining set in Walnut recently upholstered in cotton linen.
Stunning in person the floating seat design is one that is always ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier LC, 14 Box Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier
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 I...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
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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