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
Jaime Hayson Wheels Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude Chair V10 For Bd Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Wheels Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude V10 Chair For Bd Barcelona.
The Showtime Nude Chair was introduced as an additional version to the Jaime Hayon chair collection. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,308 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A Set of Four French Chairs with Straw Seats, France 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional set of four dining chairs exemplifies the harmonious fusion of mid-century modern design with rustic French craftsmanship. These chairs showcase the 20th century sty...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna Austria Up to 13
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs model P7 designed by Roland Rainer for the stage area of the Viennese city hall, 1952 up to...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture manufacturers in Denmark. Frame consists of solid walnut wood in a modified X shap...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarse candy orange color has its original finish with the distinct thread textu...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$496 Sale Price / item
50% Off
21st Century Tanoco Small Chair, in Satin Mutenye Wood, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Small Chair, in Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chairs are inspired by midcentury architecture and interior design. Its long arches create simult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with the Pere Cosp Iron and Leather Chair, a sculptural masterpiece crafted in Spain around 1960. Designed by Per...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,169 Sale Price
44% Off
Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober
Folded dimensions only : 83x46x4,3cm.
Iconic chair designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela d'Aniello, exhib...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Side Chair by Ico Parisi, Italy 1980's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute side or desk chair by Ico Parisi, Italy.
It has been fabricated in the early 80's.
Very rare piece.
Lovely design with gold colored metal base and a shiny black seat and b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberg...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Rose Water Pink 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 and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand.
Its rush is original and condition is good.
Edition Step...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for Isa, 50s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,720 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
Located in London, GB
Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
A stylish pair of low-chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. Lacquered tubular steel frame with rubber webbing and foam uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$14,661 / set
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of six.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Highback Dining Chairs Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of 6 midcentury dining chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall. High arched backs along with splayed legs give these chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of dining chairs, model '122', walnut, velvet, 1967
This Italian pair designed by Vico Magistretti features a remarkable sculpted back that is bea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Erla Solveig Oskarsdóttir Bessi Chair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Erla Solveig Oskarsdóttir Bessi Chair Frame: Chrome, Wood Types: Oak Clear Oil , Upholstery: Sand For One Collection
Designed in 2000 by Erla Sólveig Óskarsdóttir, the Bessie Chair...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tito Agnoli for Molteni Set of Four 'Fiorenza' Dining Chairs in Leather & Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Molteni, set of four 'Fiorenza' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1968
These chairs are an excellent example of Italian Mid-Century design. The back is slightly...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Custom Made Mid Century Iron and Leather Campeche Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of custom handmade iron and leather chairs. Well sized and beautifully comfortable.
The leather has a most beautiful patina. These are very comfortable and stylish.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame:
Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs, made of solid wood.
Backrest:
Metal rod structure reinforced with plates, which s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,089 / item
Set of 6 Danish 'Lis' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very rare set of six Danish dining chairs. They were designed by Niels Koefoed and made in Denmark by Koefoed Hornslet in the 1960’s. This model is called the ‘Lis’ chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Ten Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chairs, 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 and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pr. Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Attributed to Directional Ca 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pr. stylish lounge chairs made inn the 1950's, attributed to Directional Furniture Company, in the manner of Paul McCobb. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, they were reu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned US designer. Chairs are made of wrought iron and wicker, with brass details on the...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique castle chairs 1920s
Period: 1920
Material: Leather, Oak
Condition: Leather and Wood treated with oil and wax.
Category
1920s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$425 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
Playful, voluptuous and expertly crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful statement i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Giancarlo Piretti Plona Chair in Black Leather for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Plona Chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1970 for Anonima Castelli, Italy. Plona is a foldable and stackable armchair. The sturdy frame is made of stainless and polished a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,212 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of Bar Stools
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning pair of midcentury Danish modern barstools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. They are done in a beautiful rich ebonized bent wood seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Polish Ski Jumper Chairs from Zamojska, 1970s, Set of 10
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set of ten dining chairs was produced by Zamojska Furniture Factory in Poland circa 1970. It was designed by Juliusz Kędziorek. Completely restored. The sponges have been repla...
Category
1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Oak 916-CC Captains Chair by Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the epitome of functional art. Visually stunning and audacious in shape and materials used t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dre...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was made in the 1940s in the style of Paolo Buffa. Two white cushions rest on the beautifully crafted cherry wood frame and have been refinished for your choice...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceiv...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Nevada Cognac For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Nevada Cognac + Back: Steelcut Quartet 224 For One Collection
The Council Family Salon Chair is a chair for every moment, and almost e...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,139 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Steel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Midcentury Mathieu Matégot Perforated Steel Chair in a black painted original finish. In vintage condition with slight signs of wear and rust. The chairs are level and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,600 / item
Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model cb 22 c. 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model CB 22 c. 1950.
Designed in 1947 and manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouvé until the studio’s closure in 1953.
Solid wood, molded plywood, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Four Vintage Dining Chairs to Be Re-Upholstered, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four French dining chairs, midcentury
Beech, walnut veneer
Original vintage condition to be re-upholstered
Sound and solid.
Shipping:
2 packs, L 43/P57/H101 kg 12.2 kg each.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and absolutely top quality design, this is the wooden curve bench, made by Nina Moeller designs.
These are designed with a very slight curve, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,072 / item
Set of Two Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholst...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,526 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco dining chairs, stained oak, leatherette, brass, France, 1940s
With their round backrest this set of six French dining chairs catches the eye. Carved rings emphasize the cir...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Set of four Italian chairs in burgundy leather
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four original Italian leather armchairs from the 1950s - Modernist design and fine cabinetry
Extraordinary set of four Italian armchairs dating from the 1950s, a rare and aut...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, "Wishbone” Chair circa 1970s, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, California, USA, circa early 1970s "Wishbone" chair of African Hyedua and brown leather strapping. Stamped to the underside "Espenet", he chose not to sign ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Andre Arbus French Midcentury Woven Back Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French 1940s oak side chairs with natural colored and red trimmed woven sea grass seats and back panels with an open "X" design (attr. André Arbus).
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Seagrass, Wood
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Mid-Century Sculptural Chairs by Stella, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural chairs by French manufacturer Stella, crafted in the 1950s. Known for their innovative use of hidden bolts, Stella’s designs offered both strength and elegance - a legacy ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Eames Contract Base Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Original desirable 1960s version with seat pad with brown fabric, easy to reupholster w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 1955, Dallas Texas. The theater's design was considered bold and innovative. It was based on Frank Llo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$12,500 / set
MID CENTERY MODERN 1950s Pair of Chairs HALF- OFF _ SALE HALF- OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Mid-Century Modern pair of chairs from the 1950s. They are in very good condition with no repairs or replaced parts. Sturdy and strong, they are ready for your home or offi...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Oak
$812 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by renowned artist Charles Dudouyt invites us to relive the charm and elegance of a bygon...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$1,830 / set
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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