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

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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

$14,400 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and beige mohair lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use, including minor natural wood cr...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

$9,975 / set

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This pair of swiveling "Nautilus" chairs by Vladimir Kagan, crafted in America circa 1970, is a quintessential example of Kagan’s visionary design. Renowned for his sculptural approa...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Set of Six Giotto Stoppino Modern Metal Chrome Dining Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

$3,558 / set

Set of Six Giotto Stoppino Modern Metal Chrome Dining Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Set of 6 curved chairs in faux leather with a chromed tubular frame. These chairs, as shown in the photos, require reupholstery and have some defects. While the frame and chrome plat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

$2,013 / set

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

1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark

$2,965Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Elegant mid-century Danish lounge chair from the 1950s, executed in rich green velour upholstery. The design reflects the refined and organic aesthetic associated with the Fritz Hans...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Pine

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

$3,440 / set

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of rare sculptural Mid-Century lounge chairs, so called "Ry-Wing", designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co., Norway, circa 1970s. These stunning Scandina...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s

$6,400

Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz style lounge chair made by unknown Danish master carpenter sometime in the 1930s or 1940s. The style is similar to that of Schulz with the typical separat...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Mid-Century Ingmar Relling Siesta Ottoman for Westnofa, Black Leather

$475

Mid-Century Ingmar Relling Siesta Ottoman for Westnofa, Black Leather

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ingmar Relling designed the Siesta ottoman as the companion piece to his renowned Siesta lounge chair, both produced by Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa....

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

$2,650 / set

Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Gardiner, NY

Set of 6 authentic vintage mid century modern dining chairs. Designed by Victor B Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label on bottoms. This set is in excellent condition with brand new v...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

$14,400 / set

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Mohair, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and beige mohair lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s

$2,995

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Scandinavian modern easy chair and lounge chair with stool model 2 Pernilla manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944. The frame is m...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Fabric

Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark

$6,500 / set

Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury

$6,600 / set

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of 6 model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. One of the most iconic and coveted chairs to com...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs

$6,400 / set

Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Birte Iversen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Small scale and super elegant. Very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. B...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo

$9,372 / set

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame chairs by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. This set consits of 4 pcs. chairs with and 2 pcs. with amrests. The chairs are with new black color ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$738Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful pair of two stools designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$369Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

$8,000

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set Off Two Bastiano Longue Chair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina 1960s

$8,170 / set

Set Off Two Bastiano Longue Chair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina 1960s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Čelinac, BA

Bastiano Longue Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina 1960s

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody

$4,300 / set

Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody

By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff

Located in Lutz, FL

Iconic and seldom seen Lawrence Peabody design for Richardson Nemschoff. The sculptural walnut frames allow the seats to have a floating aspect to them while also providing ample sup...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$3,440

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Sabre Leg Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb

$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid Century Sabre Leg Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare and Iconic pair of Mid Century Sabre Leg Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. These chairs are authentic, classic mid century beauties. I'm not sure that the...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

$7,800

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$2,609

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'

$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Toronto, ON

Set of four Cantilevered chrome chairs attributed to as the 'Sabrina' chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. They feature a removable cushions on all four chairs. Please note, the chai...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

$13,026

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

By De Sede

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bench Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in Blonde Maple and Bouclé Upholstery, 1940

$4,997

Bench Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in Blonde Maple and Bouclé Upholstery, 1940

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A refined Italian bench attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, dating to the 1940s, embodying the designer’s distinctive balance between structural lightness and sculptural elegance. The f...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

$2,684 / set

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

By Tacchini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s

$2,368Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Mid-Century Italian Easy Chair, 1950s An elegant Italian mid-century easy chair from the 1950s, featuring a beautifully sculpted bentwood frame and refined, well-balanced proportion...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Wool, Bentwood

Pair of Original Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$24,000 / set

Pair of Original Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of iconic Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Original Made in the Netherlands labels.

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Linen, Wood

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

$4,395 / set

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

By Gigi Radice

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs attributed to Luigi Gigi Radice dates from the 1950s. Walnut and metal frames with two tone upholstery. Original upholstery is oxblood colored ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

A Beautiful Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Caramel Moustache Models C1950's

$5,900 / set

A Beautiful Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Caramel Moustache Models C1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

A Beautiful Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Caramel Moustache Models Circa 1950’s These chairs have been lovingly preserved, the original colour has patinated beautifully, a com...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,680

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Very Elegant Mid Century Armchair in Wool and Beech Europe 1950s

$3,855

Very Elegant Mid Century Armchair in Wool and Beech Europe 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Very Elegant Mid Century Armchair in Wool and Beech Europe 1950s An incredibly elegant armchair in wool and beech. Mid 20th century, Europe. This chair truly is one of the most ele...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

$2,450 / set

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage pair of director's chairs in salmon chenille with a brass x-base frame and wooden arm rests. Retain manufacturer's original label.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940

$38,500 / set

Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Vienna, AT

Two pairs of “Lovö” easy chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, executed in solid pine and defined by a robust, deliberately rustic character. The expressive construction is complemented by wr...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,080

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in a natural hessian fa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Burlap

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

$1,705Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Gaylord Brothers, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Mohair, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

Gaylord Brothers, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By Gaylord Brothers

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four wood and beige mohair dining room chairs produced by Gaylord Brothers, USA, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on wood frame. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 16.0"W x 1...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

$4,600 / set

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Great Italian design , elegant and comfortable pair of armchairs . The color will match any interior. Great and refined upholstery .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

LC2 Le Corbusier Longue Chair Italy 1980s

$1,570

LC2 Le Corbusier Longue Chair Italy 1980s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Čelinac, BA

Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s

$1,470

Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Čelinac, BA

Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s

$4,200

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Miami, FL

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s Elegant oak corner or tricoteuse chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s, exemplifying the designers’ hallmark blend of Fr...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak

$6,400 / set

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$2,900 / set

Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler

Located in Lutz, FL

An uncommon High Back Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman set designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler Norway. A well documented design however as no tags are present....

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli

$1,894

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

$7,618 / set

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Oak

Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy

$14,800 / set

Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of ten (10) Göteborg chairs produced by Cassina Italy 1980. Originally designed designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Cognac brown leather, all chairs have a producer stamp and c...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

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

$3,500

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

Paul László Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Glenn of California, USA, 1950s

$17,400 / set

Paul László Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Glenn of California, USA, 1950s

By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California

Located in New York, NY

Lounge chair by Paul László with matching ottoman and dark-stained wooden frame. Both chair and ottoman are upholstered in white and brown cowhide. Produced by Glenn of California. V...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s

$6,999 / set

12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Solid oak frame...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.

$7,800 / set

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c. Iconic Crafted from rosewood, this mid-century modern masterpiece showcases the perfect blend of comfort a...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

A Beautiful & Rare French Leather Club Sofa Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950’s

$4,816

A Beautiful & Rare French Leather Club Sofa Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950’s

Located in Hastings, GB

A Beautiful & Rare French Leather Club Sofa Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950’s This very rare Havana moustache sofa has been beautifully preserved. Th...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

$6,200 / set

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great grain and patin...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Oak

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

$4,500 / item

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano is a refined expression of sculptural elegance and craftsmanship, inspired by mid-century modern design principles. Defined by its graceful curves...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s

$5,790

Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Čelinac, BA

Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s in original condition

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux

$2,790

Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Pernilla 69 lounge chair by DUX Sweden, circa 1970 laminated and steam-bent beech, canvas webbing chair: 38½ h × 29½ w × 35 d in Condition: Good overall condition. General wear exi...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Bentwood

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet

$2,250 / set

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet. Tufted curved armless low lounge chairs. Shows little signs of use and wear on leather. Very comfortable a...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chrome

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

$2,750 / set

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

$5,280 / set

Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs embody the sculptural yet functional qualities character...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Oak, Fabric, Textile

Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. 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.

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