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Mid-Century Modern Seating

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
Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut

Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Phillip Lloyd Powell, free-standing sofa, walnut, reupholstered in “Teddy” mohair by Pierre Frey, United States, 1969 Phillip Lloyd Powell is a master in approaching wood as a scul...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41 - Vintage Modernist Bentwood Armchair for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Decatur, GA

Paimio Chair or Chair 41 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Originally designed in 1931 for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. Aalto aimed to create a chair that promoted patient well-being th...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Lacquer

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Glasgow, GB

This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, sofa, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This exceptional high-quality sofa, designed by De Sede in the 1970s, is composed of two regular elements, one c...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and three regular element...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Post-Modern Large Modular Sofa in Forest Green Fabric
Post-Modern Large Modular Sofa in Forest Green Fabric

Post-Modern Large Modular Sofa in Forest Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Europe, 1970s This generous modular sofa from the 1970s captures the relaxed elegance and bold character of European design from the period. Composed of ...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of dining chairs model 'Fumay', oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped chairs in oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Trä-Inn, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Trä-Inn, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Trä-Inn, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Ekornes Montana 3 Seat Sofa, Teak and Leather
Ekornes Montana 3 Seat Sofa, Teak and Leather

Ekornes Montana 3 Seat Sofa, Teak and Leather

By Ekornes

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage 1970’s Norwegian 3 seat sofa by Ekornes, the ‘Montana’ model. Sculptural solid teak frame with butterscotch leather two tone cushions. Frame is in overall good condition with...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Artisanal Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Oak
Artisanal Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Oak

Artisanal Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, oak, Europe, 1950s This set of four dining chairs, crafted in solid oak, reflects a clear balance between rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Their straightforwar...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather

Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970 This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Sistina dining chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1980s Set of 4
Sistina dining chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1980s Set of 4

Sistina dining chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1980s Set of 4

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Set of 4 dining chairs Sistina Saddle by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Tito Agnoli originally comes from the Peruvian capital Lima, but studied at the Po...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of ‘Square’ Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of ‘Square’ Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of ‘Square’ Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of ‘Square’ lounge chairs, leather, metal, wood, Italy, 1962 This eccentric pair of club chairs by Marco Zanuso is well-executed embodying a solid con...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century Modern Sculptural Graphic Walnut & Taupe Mohair Bench
Italian Mid Century Modern Sculptural Graphic Walnut & Taupe Mohair Bench

Italian Mid Century Modern Sculptural Graphic Walnut & Taupe Mohair Bench

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid Century Modern walnut and taupe bench was realized in Italian, circa 1950. It features a sculptural high gloss walnut base composed of two adjoining inverse arch "v ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Lounge Chair in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Lounge Chair in Oak

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Lounge Chair in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison lounge chair, grey/lightbrown fabric, oak, France, 1960s This lounge chair by Guillerme & Chambron, designed in the 1960s, is a beautif...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vladimir Kagan, pair of 'Barrel' armchairs, model '100A', fabric, oak, United States, design 1947 The Barrel Chair, first introduced by Vladimir Kagan in 1947, is a study in sensuou...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Florence Knoll 3-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Chrome Frame, 1970s
Vintage Florence Knoll 3-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Chrome Frame, 1970s

Vintage Florence Knoll 3-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Chrome Frame, 1970s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

This timeless iconic vintage black leather 3-seat sofa was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll. The 3-seat sofa featuring the original fine black leather upholstery and buttoned tufte...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm

Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm

By Maison Regain

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Four 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of four dining chairs model ‘Sapporo’, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s A stunning set of dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco in the 1970s, craft...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

By Poltronova

Located in High Point, NC

A Russian pine and yellow fabric designed by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Vintage fabric presents with light staining as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Edward Wormley Sofa - Dunbar Model 486 - Walnut Bracket Back Mid Century Modern
Edward Wormley Sofa - Dunbar Model 486 - Walnut Bracket Back Mid Century Modern

Edward Wormley Sofa - Dunbar Model 486 - Walnut Bracket Back Mid Century Modern

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage mid century modern bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 486, circa 1950s. - Solid black walnut bracket back and legs have been fully restored and are in flaw...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An original and bold 1970s-style design, highly seductive. These armchairs captivate the beholder and welcome those who sit in them with comfort. The armchairs feature a unique wood...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of club chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold - Forest" by Pierre Frey, stained beech, Italy, 1940s With its spacious design and fresh mohair upholstery in a rich forest green...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Green Fabric
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Green Fabric

1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s This elegant pair of European lounge chairs from the 1950s beautifully reflects the refined comfort of mid-century design. Their ...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Elegant Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Elegant Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet

Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Elegant Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo lounge chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1950s This elegant lounge chair, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo in the 1950s, is a beautiful e...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined example of postwar design, defined by its streamlined silhouette and gently curved form....

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, beech, cane, Europe, 1930s/1940s This elegant lounge chair was crafted in Europe in the 1930s/1940s, showcasing the timeless appeal of early modern design. The piece f...

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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United States, design 1948, later production Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by ...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cassina 3‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
Cassina 3‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990

Cassina 3‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined three‑seat sofa designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990. Though created at the end of the 20th century, t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

French Mid-Century Rustic Modern Dining Chairs in Wood and Rush
French Mid-Century Rustic Modern Dining Chairs in Wood and Rush

French Mid-Century Rustic Modern Dining Chairs in Wood and Rush

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, beech, rush, France, 1950s These chairs reflect a restrained French approach to design from the 1950s, grounded in utility, materials, and clear proportions. They are...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Modernist Architectural Grid Bench in Oak
Modernist Architectural Grid Bench in Oak

Modernist Architectural Grid Bench in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bench, oak, Europe, 1960s This elegant grid bench from 1960s Europe is a refined example of structural clarity and material honesty. Crafted in solid oak, the design highlights the ...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique “Jaguar Petite” Stool by Mario Lopez Torres - Mexico, circa 1970
Antique “Jaguar Petite” Stool by Mario Lopez Torres - Mexico, circa 1970

Antique “Jaguar Petite” Stool by Mario Lopez Torres - Mexico, circa 1970

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Sculptural “Jaguar Petite” zoomorphic stool designed by Mario Lopez Torres, a leading figure in 20th-century Mexican design working with natural fibers, circa 1970. The piece featur...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered iron and beige mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass with some finish loss consistent with vintage age a...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Louis Paolozzi for Zol Pair of Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Bouclé by Pierre Frey
Louis Paolozzi for Zol Pair of Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Bouclé by Pierre Frey

Louis Paolozzi for Zol Pair of Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Bouclé by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Louis Paolozzi for Zol, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Rondo', beech, reupholstered in bouclé "Opio" by Pierre Frey, Italy, design 1968 These rare and striking lounge chairs, model '...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970
Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italia, model "La Stelle". Made with a metal frame and upholstered in the original linen and cotton jacquard fabric. The origi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Sienna ultrasuede Long leather 3 seat sofa with round Birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful ultrasuede is soft and shows no signs of use ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch, Ultrasuede

1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair
1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair

1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in New York, NY

1950's mid-century modern high back teak wing-back lounge chair attributed to Arne Vodder, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age a...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs

Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Original set of 5 DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Very nice glossy fiberglass shells on steel stacking base...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

By Albert Rosenthal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By De Sede, Ueli Berger

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Houston, TX

Set of six suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scan...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has been fully restored by Stamford Modern, including all-new interior foam and materi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s These European lounge chairs from the 1950s combine comfortable proportions with a restrained, elegant design. The softly rounded...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rohé daybed rattan bed rotan Noordwolde 1950s Holland
Rohé daybed rattan bed rotan Noordwolde 1950s Holland

Rohé daybed rattan bed rotan Noordwolde 1950s Holland

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rohe Noordwolde Holland 1950s Rattan Daybed . Stunning Bed , needs a 190 cm x 80 cm matrass . please ask for better shipping solutions .

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Italian Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 8 wood and rush dining room chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wood presents with natural cracking and fading in some areas consistent with age and use. Thr...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Stackable 'S83' Dining Chairs
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Stackable 'S83' Dining Chairs

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Stackable 'S83' Dining Chairs

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining chairs, model 'S83, moulded plywood, lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy, design and production 1962 Dining chairs model S83, designed by Eugenio Gerli ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland
Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland

Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Leather Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus , 1960s, Switzerland Measurements : Height: 84 cm Width: 59 cm Depth: 55 cm Seating height: 37 cm Please do not he...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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