Mid-Century Modern Side 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
Vladimir Kagan, Side Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and green fabric side chairs designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 18.5"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Corset Dining Chair, Sculptural Contemporary Velvet Chair with a Classic Twist
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Corset Dining Chair blends classic tailoring with contemporary sophistication. Its defining silhouette features a gracefully curved backrest reminiscent of a corset's form—tightl...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Baby High Chair Beech and Skai Convertible France Midcentury, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French baby high chair made circa 1960.
In beech and skai or faux-leather.
Convertible from high chair to baby desk (please see two last photos).
While it has a practical ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Jens Risom chairs.
Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so popular that its still in production today. Made from solid walnut wood and natural cotto...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
$479 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Chairs, 60s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Elevate your interior with this exquisite set of 6 chairs, a true testament to timeless Italian craftsmanship. Expertly constructed in the 1960s from beechwood, these chairs feature ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
$957 / set
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'DSC 106' Stacking Dining Chairs, c 1965, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and highly functional set of Italian stacking chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1970s. These iconic 'DSC 106' c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
José Zanine Caldas, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric "scissor" side chair designed and produced by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Significant wear to wood consistent with age and use
Vintage fabric in ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mini Pierre Chapo Style Solid Oak Fireside Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Mini Brutalist solid oak fireside chair in the style of renowned French designer Pierre Chapo. This small-scale accent chair features a bold yet refined silhouette, crafted ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
21st Century European Duran Rattan Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A more contemporary design for an indoor or undercover seating. This dining chair is handmade made in rattan and has a light natural color. The backrest is beautifully shaped in a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$690 / item
Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church
By Donald Judd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century MOD Donald Judd inspired side chairs from a Dutch church. Straight lines and sharp edges make these attractive dining or accent chairs that truly stand out. They are in o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning pair of authentic mid century lounge chairs by Jens Risom. This pair of chairs is absolutely breathtaking, the gorgeous olive green mohair contrasts the beautiful walnut sle...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
Measures: 35"H x...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The MR10 chair was first designed in the 1920s, and this set of four features the chrome springs on the backs and seats. Later the design was improved, with a shortening of the springs and a reversion to an elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats.
MR10 chairs are really comfortable, and are a real design Classic, as seen in many films and other media. Our MR10 chairs recently have been used to decorate the interior of a restaurant in London, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Elle Decoration, and many other publications (as shown in the images, which are property of Child Studio...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,078 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mario Bellini Cab 412 sidechairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Red, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
A set of eight original Cab 412 side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Originally introduced in the late 1970s, the Cab chair has become an icon of Italian design and is ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
35"H x 24"W x 27...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Mid-Century Panton Side Chairs by Verner Panton, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early Panton Chairs by Herman Miller or Vitra from the 80s.
These two models are a former version of glossy painted Baydur. Of the form and materiality in no way to compare with tod...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Zitan
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974.
The chairs are labeled ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Faux Bamboo Arm Chair by William Haines, Estate of Kirk Douglas 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking example of mid-century Hollywood design, this William Haines bamboo arm chair blends traditional elegance with playful sophistication. Featuring finely carved stylized bam...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs midcentury, made of oak, velvet & studs circa 1960.
The velvet is in good condition and it can be kept if you want to keep its vintage style.
This also can be used as children's furniture.
Mountain chalet style...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers Ulrich Böhme and Wulf Schneider created the S320 in 1984 for iconic manufacturer Thonet. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the shaped, ergonomic seat shell. In original condition with some age appropriate wear. See the set of 4 Arco arm chairs...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hemp
Ilana Goor Style Wrought Iron Leather Garden Chair Mid-Century
By Ilana Goor
Located in Vienna, AT
Ilana Goor style wrought iron leather garden chairs.
Only one piece is left.
Nice single leather chair in a 19th garden folding chair manner. It'...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
20th century collectible chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo in the mid-1950s. This classic design is highlighted by the curved backrest, spla...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats, folding chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, Italy
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original "Spaghetti" chairs in red by Giandomenico Belotti (1922-2004) for Alias, Italy, circa 1979.
One of his most popular and successful designs, it always amazed me how c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Olsen Teak Upholstered Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
This elegant upholstered armchair by Hans Olsen is a beautiful expression of mid-century Danish design. Crafted from teak, the chair features Olsen’s signature sculptural lines, with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hide, Maple
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doral, FL
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood with Chromed Metal Base
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Batwing Brass Chiavari Chair Gothic Green Velvet 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Melbourne, AU
A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy.
This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine.
The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s.
The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front edge on 3. Otherwise good vintage condi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Italian Armchair in Cut Mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian armchair. Wood frame with new upholstery in a geometric cut velvet mohair. Sourced in Northern Italy. Two available, sold separately.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
$3,400 / item
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chair model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Wonderful 1980 example with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many yea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather and metal side chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather se...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige mohair side chairs designed and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 23.0"W x 20.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.0"
Arm Height (inc...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s.
The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass.
The upholstery of the solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova.
Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Stunning gentleman’s valet or butler chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning gentleman’s valet or butler chair in the style of Hans Wegner, circa 1960s. Perfect to neatly organize your clothes, shoes, and accessories, maintaining a tidy and elegant l...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Vintage Oak Dining Side Chairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A set of elegantly carved oak side chairs with a lattice back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Pair of Unusual Studio Craft Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very unusual and whimsical accent chairs. Custom made. Unique.
These were constructed by a master carpenter using exotic woods.
Functional as occasional chairs and can su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Zebra Wood
$3,000 / set
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats.
This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time.
Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &.
Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible.
This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963.
We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010:
"T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...
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1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful, early "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima. "Introduced in 1946, the Straight Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,800 / item
Set of 6 Eames Stackable Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde Shell Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of 6 Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs salvaged from the Eastern Airlines airport terminal in Atlanta. The famous Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs bear the H...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Trellis Woven Barrel Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An elegant mid‑late 20th‑century pair of barrel‑back lounge chairs, hand‑woven in trellis‑style rattan over a curved bamboo‑like frame. These versatile pieces bridge bohemian, coasta...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Mid Century Modern KS Mobler Teak Side Chair, Made In Denmark
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Danish Modern Teak Side Chair by KS Mobler – Kai Kristiansen Style
Elevate your space with this classic Danish Modern side chair by KS Mobler, designed in the style of ren...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These hand-carved stools/chairs are more than just seating; they are a form of functional art. The craftsmanship required to sculpt the complex shapes of the human hand into furniture speaks to a deep understanding of both form and function by the artisan. Each finger is carefully shaped, with the lines representing the joints and creases one would find on an actual hand. The palms form a comfortable and inviting seat, while the wrists transition into a sturdy base, flaring out for stability.
The wood's rich tones highlight the natural beauty of the acacia, a hardwood known for its durability and fine grain. This choice of material not only ensures the stools/chairs' longevity but also gives them a warm, organic feel. The base of each stool/chair features carved designs, adding a touch of traditional Filipino...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chairs w/ Tulip Foot Sweden 60s -Set of 6!
Located in Basel, BS
Sold here as a set of 6 chairs total. Note-- there are 4 chairs pictured, and there are 6 total. In separate listings we have just the pair listed. This is an incredible opportunit...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,625 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa 1955 France.
A similar chair sold in 2009 at Christie's, sold as 'Jean Luc Breteau'. This chair was also stamped and hand crafted in the same fashion, only difference with a leather wrapped seat. It sold for well over the estimate given by Christie's, with Buyers Premium and accounting for inflation the single chair cost around $9,000 to the lucky winning bidder. This set, even more special as a rare set of four, allowing the opportunity to use around a cafe or center table.
Three of the four chairs are stamped on the upper circular backrest, as can be seen in the photos. Each chair exhibits unique characteristics throughout consistent with hand-crafted and hand-hammered items. Exceptionally unique, and exquisitely refined.
These unique Breteau iron chairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
$36,100 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Mid-century Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll, and Lawson-Fenning. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $133,498 while the average work can sell for $2,501.
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