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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.
One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.

$700

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.

Located in Miami, FL

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s. Fabric is very stained, we recommend to reupholster. We offer upholstery services.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pink Lloyd loom low side chair model ''Lusty'' 1940s England
Pink Lloyd loom low side chair model ''Lusty'' 1940s England

Pink Lloyd loom low side chair model ''Lusty'' 1940s England

$744

Pink Lloyd loom low side chair model ''Lusty'' 1940s England

By Lloyd Loom

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice attractive low side Chair, in Pink Wicker ,comes with a Silk upholstery Gold color cabriole legs .Manufactured by Lloyd Loom 1940s model ''Lusty''

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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Easy Edges Wiggle Side Chair with stool by Frank Gehry for Vitra
Easy Edges Wiggle Side Chair with stool by Frank Gehry for Vitra

Easy Edges Wiggle Side Chair with stool by Frank Gehry for Vitra

$1,651 / set

Easy Edges Wiggle Side Chair with stool by Frank Gehry for Vitra

By Frank Gehry, Vitra

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

The architect Frank Gehry is known for his use of unusual materials. With his furniture series 'Easy Edges', he succeeded in bringing a new aesthetic dimension to such an everyday ma...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Corrugated Cardboard

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal
Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

$1,450 / item

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

By Dal Vera

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dal Vera, 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were manufactured by Dal Vera and s...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987
Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987

Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987

$2,450 / set

Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987

By Archirivolto, Fasem International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sculptural side chairs designed by Studio Archirivolto and manufactured by Fasem, Italy, 1987. Each chair features a black metal frame with elegantly tapered legs connected b...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

“Les Arc” Chairs Selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1970
“Les Arc” Chairs Selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1970

“Les Arc” Chairs Selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1970

$2,100 / item

“Les Arc” Chairs Selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1970

By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic leather and metal side chairs selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather

$1,900 / set

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, leather and chrome-plated steel, Europe, 1970s.  These well-executed chairs feature a modern construction. The large seat and backrest are composed of a curve...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Tall-Back “Moon” Armchair, Mid-Century Modern
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Tall-Back “Moon” Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Tall-Back “Moon” Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

$1,395

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Tall-Back “Moon” Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Perkasie, PA

Description: A striking tall-back armchair inspired by the iconic designs of Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The chair features an exceptionally tall slat...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mid-Century Dutch Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Wood Side Chairs, 1970s
Mid-Century Dutch Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Wood Side Chairs, 1970s

Mid-Century Dutch Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Wood Side Chairs, 1970s

$395 / item

Mid-Century Dutch Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Wood Side Chairs, 1970s

By Donald Judd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Mid-Century modernist side chairs from a Dutch church embody the minimalist principles associated with Donald Judd's geometric aesthetic. Each chair features a distinctive T-sh...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Corset Dining Chair, Sculptural Contemporary Velvet Chair with a Classic Twist
Corset Dining Chair, Sculptural Contemporary Velvet Chair with a Classic Twist

Corset Dining Chair, Sculptural Contemporary Velvet Chair with a Classic Twist

$2,600 / item

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

Early Charles Eames LCW Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller, 1950s
Early Charles Eames LCW Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller, 1950s

Early Charles Eames LCW Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller, 1950s

$8,400 / set

Early Charles Eames LCW Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs. With original shock mounts and label. 1950's. Because the LCW is ergonomically engineered as a "low-slung" lounge ch...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980
Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980

$1,550

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional vintage Cab side chair, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina and dating to 1980. This wonderful early example is upholstered in elephant hide grey leather, now beautiful...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960

Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960

$801Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960

$668Sale Price|20% Off

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with few gaps Shipping: 69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.     

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

$250 / item

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

Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s

Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s

$5,497 / set

Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Paris, FR

20th-century collectible dining chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, mid-1950s. A classic, sculptural silhouette defined by a gently curved ba...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

$1,990 / set

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

$3,192Sale Price / set|24% Off

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered here is a set of six Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' (model #6140) dining chairs, including two armchairs and four side chairs, that has become one of the most sought-after Ameri...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992
Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992

Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992

$1,950

Marcel Breuer B33 Cantilever Chrome and Canvas Chair for Knoll, USA 1992

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic B33 cantilever chair designed by Marcel Breuer, featuring a polished chrome-plated tubular steel frame with natural canvas seat and backrest. The chair retains its original Knoll International label. Originally designed by Breuer in the late 1920s, the B33 is an important example of Bauhaus and International Style furniture design, reflecting the period's experimentation with tubular steel and the elimination of conventional rear chair legs. The continuous cantilevered frame creates a remarkably light architectural profile while providing the subtle flexibility characteristic of this type of construction. The natural canvas upholstery provides a warm contrast to the polished chrome frame. Particularly distinctive is the back, where the canvas panel is secured with exposed corset-style lacing, emphasizing the functional construction and machine-age aesthetic of the design. Breuer's tubular steel furniture helped define the vocabulary of early European Modernism, and the B33 shares its design lineage with the cantilever furniture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Mart Stam, as well as Modernist works by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Its clean geometry makes the chair equally appropriate for Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, International Style, minimalist, contemporary, and industrial interiors. The chair retains its vintage natural canvas upholstery, which shows discoloration, staining, marks, and wear from age and use. The chrome-plated tubular steel frame shows scratches, oxidation, finish losses, and other age-related wear. These condition details are clearly documented in the photographs. The chair is being offered in its existing vintage condition and would also be an excellent candidate for restoration or replacement of the canvas if desired. Measurements: 31 in. H × 18.50 in. W × 24 in. D Seat height: 18 in. Designer: Marcel Breuer Model: B33 Manufacturer: Knoll International Materials: Chrome-plated tubular steel and canvas A highly recognizable Marcel Breuer cantilever chair...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Side Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Side Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Side Chair, 1960s

$294

Mid-Century Side Chair, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Side Chair, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: V...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brass Vanity Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Red Leather Seat, France, 1950
Brass Vanity Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Red Leather Seat, France, 1950

Brass Vanity Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Red Leather Seat, France, 1950

$1,056Sale Price|20% Off

Brass Vanity Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Red Leather Seat, France, 1950

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage boudoir, vanity chair of brass, circa 1950, handcrafted with brass round wire with a fixed upholstered seat in red leather, France.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

$4,370Sale Price / set|27% Off

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand

$1,805Sale Price / set|30% Off

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully worn set of four handcrafted dining chairs, likely of French origin, dating to the mid-20th century. These chairs exhibit the timeless charm and utilitarian elegance as...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by Eugene Schoen
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by Eugene Schoen

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by Eugene Schoen

$12,475 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by Eugene Schoen

By Eugene Schoen

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs were realized by the esteemed American designer Eugene Schoen circa 1940. They feature a rectangular legs; a gently con...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

$4,795 / item

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

$4,639 / item

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

$2,340Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven ...

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair, Oak & Teak, Mid-Century Modern, 1953
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair, Oak & Teak, Mid-Century Modern, 1953

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair, Oak & Teak, Mid-Century Modern, 1953

$15,200Sale Price|20% Off

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair, Oak & Teak, Mid-Century Modern, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This gorgeous piece of mid century design is as functional as it as beautiful. The seat folds up to create a rack fo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair

$1,450

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair

By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture. Wrought iron with a rush seat. This chair has a nice rounded edge seat featuring a wrought iron frame with criss cross supports and br...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs

$3,900 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome set of six matching dining chairs circa 1970's. Chairs are in very clean ready to use condition.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Henry Rosengren Hansen Armchairs
Henry Rosengren Hansen Armchairs

Henry Rosengren Hansen Armchairs

$3,800 / set

Henry Rosengren Hansen Armchairs

By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri

Located in New York, NY

Henry Rosengren Hansesn Armchairs. Stunning pair of Henry Rosengren Hansen sculpted Armchairs in rosewood produced by Brande Mobelindustri in Denmark. Beautiful aesthetic quality s...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s
Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s

Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s

$8,199 / set

Set of Six Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950s

By Mario Asnago

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of six dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in Italy in the 1950s. The dark rosewood contrasts with the turquoise vintage upholstery and the colour combination makes th...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Faux Leather

Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger
Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger

Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger

$1,240 / set

Vintage Set of (4) Matrix Stacking Chairs Designed Thomas Tolleson for Krueger

By Krueger International, Thomas Tolleson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage set of (4) Matrix stacking chairs designed by Thomas Tolleson for Krueger in the 1970s, showcasing muted pink molded shells paired with shiny chrome...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s

$1,088

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

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s
Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

$3,812 / set

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These unusual sculptural chairs are a typical Audoux et Minet modernist design incorporating elements of...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons

Located in New York, NY

A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom
Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

$6,800 / set

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 two tone mohair upholstery contrasts the beautiful wa...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

$12,000

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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

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Leather, Walnut

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

$4,105 / item

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin American Butaque chair famed by the likes of 20th Century Mexican architect Luis Barragan and Industrial Designer Clara Porset. Michael van Beuren, an American born designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhuas school, produced this award winning piece in 1941 for the MoMA's Organic Design Exhibition in New York along with it's sister-design, the Alacran Chaise...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Teak

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

$6,900 / set

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair
Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair

Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair

$5,500

Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti Progetti arm or lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in off-white Bouclé with an oak and beech frame.

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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

$1,116

Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern high back side chair Design by Paolo Buffa for Marelli & Colico. Striking Italian design from the 1950s. Lacquered beech frame with origin...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Restored Tempestini for Salterini Radar White Powder Coated Iron Chairs
Set of 8 Restored Tempestini for Salterini Radar White Powder Coated Iron Chairs

Set of 8 Restored Tempestini for Salterini Radar White Powder Coated Iron Chairs

$8,000 / set

Set of 8 Restored Tempestini for Salterini Radar White Powder Coated Iron Chairs

By Tempesti, Salterini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight beautiful chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for prestigious manufacturer Salterini. Dubbed the "Radar" chairs, all chairs in this set have been professionally res...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Enamel, Iron

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs

$2,304Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven r...

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cord, Rope, Teak

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

$2,999 / item

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

By Knoll, Donald Knorr

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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