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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
The Ribbon Chair, with its distinctive silhouette is an iconic piece of furniture designed in 1966 by Pierre Paulin:
Pierre Paulin was a Paris-born French designer, who created his...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian fu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in metal, wood and rattan. 2 with arms and 4 without arms.
Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Width with armrests: 62 cm
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s.
The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the s...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair was designed by the Finnish designer in 1973 and has been a staple of contemporary...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Emma chair without armrests designed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that b...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s.
Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of dining chairs features a solid w...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
Set of four chairs mod. 122 with brown leather seat. The structure is entirely made of wood, the backrest...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in metal, wood and rattan. 2 with arms and 4 without arms.
Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Width with armrests: 60 cm
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pedro Friedeberg 1970's Gold Leaf and Mahogany Hand - Chair
Located in Mexico City, MX
An iconic 1970's carved mahogany wood with gold leaf Hand - Chair by Italian - born Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. The piece is a rare finding suitable for collectors of Mexican ar...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Ricard Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Los Angeles.
SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER LOVESEAT. THREE LOVESEATS SHOWN. FINAL SALE.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchairs Charles Dudouyt, oak and straw 1940
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Armchairs Charles Dudouyt, oak and straw 1940 in oak and straw seats. The seats of the armchairs have been completely redone.
Armchair dimensions H78 x W59 x P54 Seat height: 30 cm.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Designed Chair by Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina. Chair designed in 1902, and relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs 1950s
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb has been a bit of a dark horse in the world of Mid-Century Modern. Due to an early passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career, his body of work is impressively large.
Known best for his Planner Group series for Winchendon Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The shovel chairs are less common that the windsor-styled chairs and have since become sought after by collectors.
These examples had been in a tobacco finish with dark staining on the seats. They have been refinished with a black lacquer (an original factory option for the chair).
Seen pictured with a Half Nelson lamp...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 2 folding chairs Model April Designer Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set 2 folding chairs model April designer Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 2000s.
18/8 stainless steel frame and aluminum alloy joints, gray leather seat.
Marcio Zanotta on the backrest.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Lucite and Wool ’Sphere’ Lounge Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1971
By MMModern, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful and rare ’Sphere’ lounge chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Boris Tabacoff in 1971
Manufactured by the French MMM. factory (Mobilier Modular Moderne)
Thes...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Togo Chair in Light Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. A ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 8 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963.
Initially commissioned for the Carimate Golf club near Milan, they were then produced for t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970s
These are a set of two solid pine chairs designed in the 1960s by Roland Wilhelmsson and...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
20 th CentuSet of 9 stackable chairs Omstak Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Mid-Century Modern Omstak chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1960
Rodney Kinsman's ''Omstak'' chair produced by Bieffeplast in the 1960s in Italy.
Seat and back in lacquered a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Eight Italian Chairs, Turri Production, 1970s
By Turri
Located in Baranzate, IT
Eight Chairs made of nickel-plated metal and upholstered fabric. Prod. Turri. 1970s/1980s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
8 leather Bottega dining chairs by Fauciglietti & Bianchi for Frag Italy
By Frag
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant & comfortable Bottega armchairs in cognac/orange leather.
Designed by Renzo Fauciglietti and Graziella Bianchi for FRAG Italy in 2003
The frame structure is a harmonic sheet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and refined design representative of Scandinavian modernism. The structure is in teak with a seat in high quality redone leather. Modest in size, this rare piece is func...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Restored Rattan Bar Stool with Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan bar stool with woven wicker seats and 3 strand rattan pull legs. Stool comes with a full formed back rest complimented by arches connecting each leg.
Measures: Height- 38"
Di...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Tall Rattan Wicker Peacock Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern tall rattan wicker peacock style chairs. Chairs feature the classic tall peacock style with a unique addition of original upholstered seats. Would look gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover sculptural sophistication with this Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair, a true Mid Century Modern gem. Its intricate and airy wire frame is a triumph of space-defyin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
A Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Seat Chairs Painted White
Located in Oak Park, MI
A charming set of 4 English side chairs with solid rush seats. Lovely fresh Muslin paint. A graceful silhouette sets these chairs apart. Stretchers add support. These are solid chai...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Set of Four by Fritz Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Curvaceous series 7 dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen and retailed by Knoll, signed and dated, circa 2000. T...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
An English Country Slat Back Arm Chair
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very useful English arm chair. Light pine finish. Sturdy enough for a desk chair, but should not be rocked-back on!
Condition: scratches, dents, marks, some spots of the finish a...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of Twelve Berger and Meribel Wood Stools by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of twelve stools model Meribel and Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
American walnut, natural oak and oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Matteo Grassi série of 14 chairs 1970 for fasem
Located in Bruxelles, BE
14 chairs by Matteo Grassi for Fasem in patinated gun metal barrel color and black leather.
The lot can be divided in 2 one for 6 chairs and the other for 8.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Modern 'Hunting' Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Model 3237
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite set of vintage Model 3237 "Hunting Chairs," designed by the esteemed Danish designer Børge Mogensen for the renowned Fred...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ico Parisi Style Pair of Wood and Velvet Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Set of two wooden chairs, peach velvet seat and back, in the style of Ico Parisi, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brasilia Dining Chairs from G-Plan, 1960s, Set of 6
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The mid-century dining chairs model Brasilia were manufactured by G-Plan in the UK during the 1960s. Complete restored. The frames are made of teak and the seats have been reupholste...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Eames for Herman Miller Rare 1956 First Year Lounge Chair with Spinning Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1956 first year production of the iconic 670/671 lounge chair with spinning ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The spinning ottoman was only made during the f...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Panton Chair
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Paint, Foam
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs model ‘Sapporo’, walnut, black leather, Italy, 1970s
Beautiful set of six dining chairs in walnut and black leather designed ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Beech
Pair of Steel Chairs Attributed to Pacific Iron Products
By Walter Lamb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of steel chairs attributed to Walter Lamb for the Los Angeles based Pacific Iron Products Company. Frames have been professionally sand blasted and powder coated. Chairs have ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Set of Four Medea Chairs by Vittori Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue.
Located in Madrid, ES
A superb set of four Medea chairs designed in the 50s by Vittorio Nobili and edited by Fratelli Tagliabue.Excellent structure condition and minor signs of use in tne edges.Beautiful ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort.
Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage chairs by Bruno Rey, Dietiker Switzerland, Set of 4
By Bruno Rey
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs, "Rey Chair" model, crafted from dark stained beech wood. The seats have been restored with fabric from Nobilis in green tones.
Manufacturer: Dietiker & Co in Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1950s
These robust chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a geometric frame for the patinated c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Six Dining Chairs Painted Wood & Blue Skai Louis 16 Style, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Skai and painted wood. The skai has some cat scratches (please see photos) and can be used has it. You can also recover it if you wish.
Ni...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs
designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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