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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
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

$23,800

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, bench or sofa, model 'L09I', elm, fabric, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this piece is an early example designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet

$6,950 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s These elegant armchairs show a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights their mid-century character. Their gently curved ba...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Velvet

$6,950 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s These elegant armchairs show a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights their mid-century character. Their gently curved ba...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style
French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style

French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style

$495

French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style

By Christian Durupt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid wood fireside chair in the style of Christian Durupt, France, circa 1950. The hexagonal seat, faceted at its perimeter, sits atop four outward-splaying tapered legs. A tall pla...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Model 1209-C Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Model 1209-C Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Model 1209-C Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates

$7,500 / set

Adrian Pearsall Model 1209-C Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 29in H x 29in W x 34in D Seat Height: 16.50in Ottoman: 15in H x 26in W x 22in D Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing _____...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Webbing

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier

$5,000

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

$6,950

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10
Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10

Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10

$15,500 / set

Niels Otto Moller Model 77 & 56 Teak Dining Chairs Set Of 10

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in New York, NY

Amazing set of 10 1960's Teak and Italian leather dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller, 8 side chairs model 77 and 2 armchairs model 56, fully restored and newly re-upholstered in Ital...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

$5,850

1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s This elegant armchair shows a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights its mid-century character. The backrest and armrests are orga...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950
An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950

An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950

$6,209 / set

An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950

Located in Hastings, GB

An Exceptional Pair of French Leather Club Chairs Cuban Round Models Circa 1950’s This is such a beautiful pair of chairs, stylish and expressive with a generous and comfortable sea...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM
2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM

2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM

$5,950Sale Price|30% Off

2 John Risley 1960s Sculptural Welded Steel Mr. & Mrs Figural Peoples Chairs MCM

By John Risley

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Iconic John Risley anthropomorphic chairs, part of a series created by John Risley in the 1960s, known as the People chairs. These brutalist style chairs are constructed fr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

$1,534 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

Located in Palermo, IT

A stunning pair of vintage modernist armchairs, dating primarily from the 1960s and featuring a solid wooden frame and fabric upholstery with floral and damask patterns. This design ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Beech Lounge Chairs with Elegant Tapered Feet 1950s
Pair of Beech Lounge Chairs with Elegant Tapered Feet 1950s

Pair of Beech Lounge Chairs with Elegant Tapered Feet 1950s

$6,950 / set

Pair of Beech Lounge Chairs with Elegant Tapered Feet 1950s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, stained beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s This elegant pair of European lounge chairs from the 1950s is defined by its soft, sculptural silhouette and inviting com...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

$23,800

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

$6,850

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Decatur, GA

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool

$285

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century side table or low stool from the 1950s, built in the manner of George Nakashima's organic approach to woodworking. The top is a solid wood slab with a naturally und...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962
Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

$4,130 / set

Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962

By Poltronova, Sergio Asti

Located in taranto, IT

Designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Poltronova in 1962, the "Zelda" living room set—comprising a three-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs—is one of the finest expressions of Ita...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Gastone Rinaldi Chairs for RIMA Design Italia, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Set of 4 Gastone Rinaldi Chairs for RIMA Design Italia, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Set of 4 Gastone Rinaldi Chairs for RIMA Design Italia, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

$1,923 / set

Set of 4 Gastone Rinaldi Chairs for RIMA Design Italia, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Palermo, IT

Iconic Sets of 4 Vintage folding chairs made of chrome-plated steel tubing from the 1970s, designed by the renowned Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi for the RIMA company. This model...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Sede DS600 'Nonstop' 30-Piece Sectional Sofa Set, Curry Nappa Leather
De Sede DS600 'Nonstop' 30-Piece Sectional Sofa Set, Curry Nappa Leather

De Sede DS600 'Nonstop' 30-Piece Sectional Sofa Set, Curry Nappa Leather

$28,500 / item

De Sede DS600 'Nonstop' 30-Piece Sectional Sofa Set, Curry Nappa Leather

By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

15-piece De Sede DS600 sectional sofa. Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, the DS600 consists of individual modular units that zip together ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Felt

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four 'Véronique' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four 'Véronique' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four 'Véronique' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

$5,850 / set

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four 'Véronique' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four 'Véronique' dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s The Véronique dining chair set by renowned French design duo Jacques...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

$4,500 / set

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like br...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Folke Jansson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Folke Jansson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Folke Jansson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

$7,600

Folke Jansson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige mohair, floral-printed fabric, teak and brass lounge chair, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent w...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Set of Four Armchairs in Wicker Straw
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Set of Four Armchairs in Wicker Straw

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Set of Four Armchairs in Wicker Straw

$11,700 / set

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Set of Four Armchairs in Wicker Straw

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, set of four armchairs, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Set of four armchairs designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Th...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling Low lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult
Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling Low lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult

Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling Low lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult

$3,000

Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling Low lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult

By Michel Arnoult, Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Brazilian modern Michel Arnoult leather sling with Brazilian wood frame Safari Sling Lounge Chair. Brazilian Modern jacaranda hardwood frame safari sling chair with light...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chair – Cafe Noir Linen
Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chair – Cafe Noir Linen

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chair – Cafe Noir Linen

$1,890 / item

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chair – Cafe Noir Linen

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This mid-century modern swivel chair combines iconic retro styling with irresistible comfort. Wrapped in a linen fabric, it offers a soft, cozy texture that invites you to sink in an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

$34,000 / set

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine curvy cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970's. These highly collectible and desirable sculptural modern designer sofas f...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

Eight Vintola Dining Chairs, Tiger Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio
Eight Vintola Dining Chairs, Tiger Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Eight Vintola Dining Chairs, Tiger Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

$12,744 / set

Eight Vintola Dining Chairs, Tiger Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Vintola Dining Chair, Tiger Mountain Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio
Vintola Dining Chair, Tiger Mountain Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Vintola Dining Chair, Tiger Mountain Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

$1,593 / item

Vintola Dining Chair, Tiger Mountain Velvet - Dedar, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s
Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s

Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s

$3,304 / set

Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A set of ten 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, embodying the sculptural Brutalist sensibility that defined Danish craftsmanship of the ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway
Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway

Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway

$3,250

Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway

By Sigurd Ressell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Scandinavian modern light tan low deep leather 3 seat sofa on 2 front ball casters and 2 back wooden legs. Beautiful light tan soft leather is soft and shows signs of use...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s

$7,670 / set

Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

$12,400

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Marzio Cecchi Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Acid-Etched Iron, Italy
Marzio Cecchi Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Acid-Etched Iron, Italy

Marzio Cecchi Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Acid-Etched Iron, Italy

$11,900

Marzio Cecchi Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Acid-Etched Iron, Italy

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Vienna, AT

Armchair with ottoman mod. Crossbow, acid-etched iron structure and leather upholstery, stamped signature of Marzio Cecchi on the frame The search for material flexibility by archit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Valenti Leather Lounge Chairs, Spain, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Valenti Leather Lounge Chairs, Spain, Mid-20th Century

Pair of Valenti Leather Lounge Chairs, Spain, Mid-20th Century

$4,248 / set

Pair of Valenti Leather Lounge Chairs, Spain, Mid-20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant pair of lounge chairs by Valenti, one of Spain's most renowned furniture manufacturers of the 20th century. These chairs feature their original brown leather upholstery with ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery

$12,700 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, floral fabric, beech, Europe, 1950s A charming pair of mid-century club chairs, distinguished by their inviting, sculptural form and vibrant floral upholstery...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

$11,800 / set

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally reupholstered. O...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Cinova, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Cinova, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Cinova, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

$7,400

Cinova, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow corduroy fabric and moulded plywood lounge chair produced by Cinova, Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally replaced. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gianni Vigorelli Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
Gianni Vigorelli Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests

Gianni Vigorelli Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests

$8,700 / set

Gianni Vigorelli Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests

By Gianni Vigorelli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianni Vigorelli, set of six dining chairs, beech, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1950s. These chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a X-shaped frame, a striking detail that convinc...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina

Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina

$24,190 / item

Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japanese client, this piece is a t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$12,600 / set

Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of teal fabric and wood lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent hist...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

$4,248 / item

Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

$14,600 / set

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

$18,400

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved organic wood and floral-printed fabric sofa or corner sofa, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs
Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs

Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs

$1,900 / set

Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Rome, IT

This set of four dining chairs was produced in Italy during the 1950s and reflects the clean, sculptural lines typical of Italian mid-century design. The chairs are crafted from dark...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Pair of Sculptural Armchairs in Cherry Wood with Rush Seats
Mid-Century Pair of Sculptural Armchairs in Cherry Wood with Rush Seats

Mid-Century Pair of Sculptural Armchairs in Cherry Wood with Rush Seats

$3,500 / set

Mid-Century Pair of Sculptural Armchairs in Cherry Wood with Rush Seats

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchairs, cherry wood, rush, Europe, 1950s Elegant pair of European armchairs dating from the 1950s, beautifully crafted in warm cherry wood with sculptural curved arms and an open...

Category

1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$6,000 / set

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

$3,250

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...

Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

$3,250

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Four Dining Chairs, Leopard Velvet by Edmond Petit, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio
Four Dining Chairs, Leopard Velvet by Edmond Petit, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Four Dining Chairs, Leopard Velvet by Edmond Petit, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

$5,664 / set

Four Dining Chairs, Leopard Velvet by Edmond Petit, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Cleopatra Wide Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping
Mid-Century Cleopatra Wide Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping

Mid-Century Cleopatra Wide Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping

$1,695

Mid-Century Cleopatra Wide Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping

By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cleopatra daybed designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Royal Auping, featuring sculpted solid teak end panels, a near-black enameled metal frame with perforated side rails, and four tapere...

Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970
Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970 in the style of Hans Wegner. Manufacturer in Denmark with solid pine wood frame and legs with original cushi...

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Lounge Chair in Walnut and Fabric 1950s
Lounge Chair in Walnut and Fabric 1950s

Lounge Chair in Walnut and Fabric 1950s

$6,450

Lounge Chair in Walnut and Fabric 1950s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge Chair, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1950s A beautifully proportioned lounge chair with a sculptural wingback silhouette and inviting, rounded lines. Upholstered in richly textured...

Category

1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine
1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine

1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine

$26,400 / set

1970s Post-Modern Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of twelve dining chairs, stained pine, Italy, 1970s Recalling the work of Mario Marenco's "Sapporo" chair, these dining chairs are characterized by their architectural backrest ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin

Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin

$1,100 / item

Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs featuring a sheepskin in beige color. This particular model is manufactured without armrest...

Category

1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

De Sede DS-76 Style 5-Piece Natural Leather Modular Sectional
De Sede DS-76 Style 5-Piece Natural Leather Modular Sectional

De Sede DS-76 Style 5-Piece Natural Leather Modular Sectional

$6,750

De Sede DS-76 Style 5-Piece Natural Leather Modular Sectional

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five-piece modular sectional in natural tan leather, configured as two corner pieces and three straight sections arranged in an L-shape. Each module measures 36 inch wide by 37.5 inc...

Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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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