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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bauhaus Green Brno Tubular Cantilever Dining Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four Mies van der Rohe Brno armchairs made by Gordon International are circa 1990. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 feature cle...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Eames Black Dcw Plywood Dining Chair, 1950s
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCW dining chair is expertly crafted from ash molded plywood with black aniline finish. Designed in the 1940s and named ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but still is until today very popular. The Togo is also the first piece of furniture that's...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Polystyrene
Slat Bench by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum bz81, the Netherlands, 1965
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum for "Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam. The top has been refinshed.
This is the smaller model, m...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wenge
Gianni Vigorelli Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Vigorelli, pair of dining chairs, beech, plywood, leatherette, Italy, 1950s.
These chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a X-shaped frame, a striking detail that con...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
Midcentury Swedish 1960s Swivel ‘Pod’ Chair by Overman 'Price for 1 Chair'
By Overman
Located in London, GB
Price listed is for 1 chair only. Total of 2 hairs available can bought individually or as a pair.
Overman International have been making stylish, comfortable furniture since 1977...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
1960s Original Vintage "Sheriff" Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage "Sheriff" Mole Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues with Maker's Mark. The chair and the Ottoman were restored and upholstered with high quality aged leather for...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Togo was designed in 1973.
Four pieces set: three seater, one seater, corner and pouf.
The sof...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
French Togo Sofa in Dark Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but still is until today very popular. The Togo is also the first piece of furniture that's...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first piece of furniture ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal 60s
Located in GOOR, NL
The Hunter Chair is a Classic piece of furniture designed by Torbjørn Afdal, a renowned Norwegian furniture designer. It was introduced in the mid-20th century and is known for its d...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
By Marko
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960.
The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line.
The artist ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cocobolo
Vintage Midcentury Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, circa 1970s. Per original owner, this chair was kept in storage for the past 25 years. Leather is in excellent condition with the exc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs Outdoor Indoor
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Two Lounge Chairs, Model 'Ben', by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1990s
Located in Hellouw, NL
These are two Artifort classic lounge chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin. This model is called 'Ben' and is typical of the designs of the darling of the Dutch furni...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ash with Aluminum Frame Upholstered Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar model #979 CH, Oiled ash frame with flat Aluminum bar cross stretchers, with upholstered arms back and seat. Paper label. Upholstery and ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Day Bed In The Manner of Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A unique day bed in the manner of Ico Parisi. Wood has been restored but the fabric is original.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Green Vinyl Rectangular Storage Ottoman Footstool Bench Retro
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century green vinyl footstool. A rectangular form with hinged lid opening to accessory storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Danish Lounge Chairs by Morredi, Sold Seperately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D30 H26.5 SW22 SD19 SH20.
Fully restored solid teak lounge chairs by Morredi. Chairs have original manufacture tag and frames are structurally sound and sturdy. New cushions h...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Located in Hanover, MA
A set of four (or two pairs) of Windsor/Shaker style solid birch armchairs designed by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Eames Time Life Desk Chair in Original Maroon Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames time life "lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York by Charles & Ray Eames. The time life lobby chair combines the ch...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Togo Chairs in Cognac Leather by M.Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but still is until today very popular. The Togo is also the first piece of furniture that's...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Pair of Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo Italian Pouf Stools Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of Tito Agnoli stools in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic and rare set was made in Italy during the 1960s.
The craftsmanship of these stools is exceptional and the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980s by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled textile on the bottom.
In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Walnut and Cactus Leather Chaise from Luteca, Available Now
Located in New York, NY
The Alacran Chaise is an iconic, award-winning, mid-century piece by the American Bauhaus trained designer Michael van Beuren. Realized during his lifet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Simple, yet elegant. Originally designed in 1951. This set still retai...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Style Circular Brass and Cotton Velvet Italian Bar Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern circular Italian bar stool, made of polished brass structure with bottom footrest ring and upholstered in green plain cotton velvet fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Cane Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
They have a patinated teak, which gives that chairs a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. They are finally historical pieces from an UNESCO World Her...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Maralunga Large Sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina Italy 1970 the Iconic sofa.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Nathan, 4 Fresco and 2 Carver Chairs
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury teak dining chairs by Nathan.
Consists of 4 Fresco chairs and 2 Carver armchairs.
Upholstered in good quality chocolate brown velvet fabric.
All chairs in good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Teak
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Leather, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original black leather, steel frame and vintage 4-star base, in very good condition.
Charles Pollock was a master of design who’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with brass base, in dark green Belgium velvet by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different colors and fabrics or a different met...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair for DUX, circa 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Folke Ohlsson designed lounge chair for Dux, circa 1950s, Sweden.
Featuring a restored exposed teak framework with patinated brass details and a newly upholstered seat and back in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut Plywood
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a more unique version of the larger "Mr. Chair" that Mulhauser designed in 1959 with a slightly smaller frame and a more rare wooden bent plywood leg base.
The chair was ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Rush and Oak Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome set of 4 Mid century Charlotte Perriand style counter stools with rush seats and oak frames. In original condition with visible wear and lovely patina. Wear is consistent wi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style tall rush bar mid century stools with dark stained pine frames and thick woven rush seating . Seat height is 32.5". In original condition with visib...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Two Wicker "Chiavari" Chairs by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two "Chiavari" dining, side chairs by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s.labeled.
Ebonized walnut and wicker, in great preowned condition in style of the Leggera chair one of t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Pair of Blonde Brutalist T-Back Bar Stools
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful T-back Brutalist solid oak bar stools with subtle carved back, rounded legs and formed seats. Seat height is 31.25". In original condition with visible wear includi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Velvet Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs in the 1970s. This piece has two cushions in original soft brushed brown velvet. Super comfortable. USA, 1970s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Frits Henningsen Style Settee, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Frits Henningsen style settee or loveseat unmarked but very much in Frits Henningsen's signature style but without the wooden frame in this case. Built aro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Franco Albini Style Bamboo Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Franco Albini Inspired, masterfully hand-woven Mid-Century Bamboo Love Seat. In Original Condition with Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Age and Use. This piece can be use...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous midcentury Bamboo Franco Albini Style Lounge Chairs. In Original Condition with Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Age and Use. Other Mat...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Four Carlo Bartoli '920' Dining Chairs, Italy, 1971
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Carlo Bartoli '920' chairs embody timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Renowned for their minimalist design, these chairs exude sophistication and refinement, making ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Six Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Johnson, Mahogany Criss Cross Lattice Backs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, designed by Paul Frankl and made by Johnson Furniture Co., 1950s. This set has the original dark mahogany finish in very g...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals Chrome Chairs
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in Providence, RI
Enhance your space with this striking set of Chrome John Mascheroni Chairs, showcasing a sleek chrome cantilever frame and original upholstery that awaits your personal touch.
Des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in Odense Denmark 1950.
These chairs are an early design by W...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1930s. The cantilevered frame is constructed of bent birch, and the body of the chair is upholstered in a green boucle (looped or curled in French). The colorful textile contrasts beautiful against the warm birch frame. The wood was refinished to see it's beautiful layers.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale, where it was promptly awarded a prize. The chair owes its nickname “Tank” to its distinctive wide and sturdy armrests made of form-bent birch and to its robust upholstery. The springy cantilevered frame offers a flexible, comfortable seat. A favorite since the 1930s, Armchair 400 remains effortlessly modern.
This is the perfect chair for any space. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color to a more neutral sitting room, or create a more moody atmosphere in your office, this classic Mid-Century Modern design is a true conversation starter.
Check out it's sister chair, the Alvar Aalto Model 45...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Midcentury R. Huber Model 6300 Scoop Sofa
Located in Providence, RI
Experience Canadian modernism with this R. Huber Sofa, perfectly preserved in its original mid-century condition.
This piece retains the original tags ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair Swivel Barrel Chairs Dark Gray, Almost Black, Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of swivel lounge chairs, unmarked and in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very comfortable and the swivel mechanism works perfectly. These have been recently reupho...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Danish Lounge Chair with Teak Accents, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very unusual Danish lounge chair. Probably made in the 1960's but maker and Designer is unknown and the piece is unmarked. Quite large dimensions with a tall slim silhouett...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Vintage Version, Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Iconic Aalto three-legged stool. Stool 60 was officially unveiled to an enthusiastic public in London at a Finnish furniture review in November 1933.
The stool’s revolutionary L-leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Roberto Mango. Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Rattan wicker bucket basket armchairs or slipper chairs, black metal feet by Roberto Mango. Famous italian design like Janine Abraham, Mathieu Matégot, Vivai Del S...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight vintage Wrought Iron Patio chairs. Featuring eight straight chairs, wrought iron frames, original black a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish 1980s Cantilever Armchair by Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Danish design treasure from the 1980s - the Cantilever Armchair by Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen. This iconic blue piece showcases the perfect blend of Danish craftsmanship and...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Black Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno is certainly one of the most attractive, sought after and timeless lounge chairs e...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
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. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $63 and tops out at $427,117 while the average work can sell for $3,600.
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Small Vintage Office Chairs
Canada Bar
Deco Upholstered Dining Chairs
Vintage Dining Round Chair
Set Of Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs