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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Red
Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage reupholstered Pierre Paulin big tulip chair, for Artifort, 1960s
A lounge chair by Pierre Paulin produced by Artifort, with red wool...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lotus Chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva, circa 1976
By Paul Boulva
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage lotus chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva. Originally made for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Classic of Canadian modern design.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Red Velvet Dante Armchair, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Augusto Bozzi Armchair, Model "Golden", Manufactured by Fratelli Saporiti, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Golden" armchair model was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Fratelli Saporiti in the 1950s. The curved masonite body rests on a black lacquered iron frame. The a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Red Leather Iron Vintage Geometric Dining Chairs or Chairs Modern 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A red leather iron vintage geometric set of 5 dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and executed in Austria 1960s.
The untreated brushed iron frame with three legs and a pointed back seat features a whimsical appearance and looks like interior in the fairy tale
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
We bought these extraordinary dining chairs from an Austrian artist.
The triangle geometric dining chairs...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Two Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 2 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Red Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory in Poland. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armchai...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Milo Baughman Style Round Circular Chaise Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large scale Milo Baughman Style round chaise longue chair. This piece will need to be reupholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-r...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Red Design Fiberglass Dining, Desk Chair / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- Made by Vertex (marked)
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of midcentury Swedish swiveling desk chairs with a polished cast aluminum frame. The vintage lipstick red leather upholstery is original to each chair, with a unique tufting p...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1971, Rodney Kinsman, for Bieffeplast, 2 Rare Red Omstak Stacking Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Burgundy Dark Red Dante Armchair, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Carlo Mollino, Armchairs from RAI Auditorium, Turin, Italy, Velvet, Brass, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red velvet and brass armchairs designed and produced by Carlo Mollino for the RAI Auditorium in Turin, Italy, 1952.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
"Kosmos" Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning easy chair by Augusto Bozzi, manufactured by Saporiti in Italy in 1954.
This is a very rare and much sought after piece, the model is named "Kosmos". The chair has a hi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, red fabric, wood, metal, Italy, circa 1960
This elegant Italian two-seat settee features a striking red color and can be placed in an entranceway or serve as a taste of deli...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eddi Harlis Lounge Chair 774 for Hans Kaufeld, 1957
Located in Munich, DE
Pair of shell chairs Model 774. Designed circa 1957. Polyester seat, new newly upholstered Bordeaux red fabric, black lacquered metal.
Literature...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Style Inspired Italian Lounge Chair ‘Sophia’ in Red Velvet
Located in London, GB
Sophia was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing an...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Two Sculptural Fiberglass Chairs by Jean Dudon, France, 1970
By Jean Dudon
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of “his and hers” chairs designed in 1970 by Jean Dudon and made of molded fiberglass with a gel coated finish one in orange the other in off...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Eight 20th Century Red Velvet Chairs, by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is Jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Carlo de Carli Red velvet and Walnut Armchair Model 806 by Cassina, Italy, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Carlo de Carli red armchair model 806 by Cassina, Italy 1955.
It is recent upholstered in a velvet style fabric. The legs are made from solid walnut.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958.
This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece.
The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading.
...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bird chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll,
1952.
Polished chrome steel upholstered in original red fabric.
Foam needs to be replaced.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Beech Dining Room Chairs 1950s Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red beech set of 14 dining chairs, which were designed and executed in Vienna, 1950s.
The stackable dining chairs were made of solid beech and plywood, are...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
18 Arne Jacobsen Model 3017 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect condition Arne Jacobsen chairs designed in 1950 and manufactured in the 1960s using veneer resting on satin steel chrome. Lacquered, smooth surface with no visible wood grain.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Suite
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern living room set that includes two lounge chairs and a sofa. The red velour upholstery and brass drumstick legs are s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four 20th Century Red Velvet Chairs, by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Set of Three Red Design Fiberglass Dining Chairs / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- Made by Vertex (marked)
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s French Design Roneo Swivel Armchair
By Roneo, Paris
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Swivel office chair from the 1970s – 1980s that we owe to the famous house Ronéo: solid, high quality and comfortable it is composed of a star base metal allowing it to rotate and re...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Vintage Ebonized Beech and Crimson Skai Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These chairs feature an ebonized beech frame, brass nails and their original crimson skai upholstery.
These are vintage items, therefore they might show slight...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of midcentury style two-tone chairs with brass tapered legs.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Brass Legs
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen style conference chairs features a unique vintage style similar to the Womb chair as sold by Knoll. The unique molded shell design with u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Brass Legs
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Red Italian Mahogany 1950s Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Elegant reclining armchair upholstered in red fabric with pronounced arm rests and frame in hard wood in the color of mahogany with nickel fittings.
The upholstery is in good vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition, retains clean, crisp gel coat, large domes o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Very Rare Wegner Side Chair in Originally Red Painted Wood, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Pair of Red Velvet Dante Armchairs, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-q...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Italian Settee in Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian settee in style of Paolo Buffa. Reupholstered in red leather and velvet, period 1950s.
Shipping to US continental in home delivery $500
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Leather
Set of Two 20th Century Burgundy Dark Red Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furnitures after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Early LCM red aniline dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pair of Steel and Red Faux Leather Armchairs Skay after Hausmann De Sede, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Rare red vintage leatherette lounge chairs in the style of Robert Haussmann for De Sede.
Hand-built in Italy during the 1950s, these rare armchairs have a chromed steel frame and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Kosmos" Chair - Design by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The "Kosmos" chair, designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, in 1954, epitomizes timeless sophistication with its geometric lines and graceful framework. Retaining its original...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
Located in Germantown, NY
Fiberglass and chrome ion chair by Gideon Kramer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Brass Legs
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1946, Ray and Charles Eames for Vitra, DCM Chair in Red Vernish
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Orange Fiberglass Chair Ginger by Patrick Gingembre, Paulus, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful orange midcentury stool or chair from the 1970s, made of lacquered fibreglass, model Ginger, by Patrick Gingembre for Paulus, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Red Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Black Semi Matte Legs
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Lounge Set in Red Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge set, red velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This set is an iconic example of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, the two-seat sofa and two matching lounge ch...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco, Vintage Red Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in Hungary. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic and innovative ribbon chair and matching ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort is a stunning organic form of contoured tubular steel that is ergonomically design...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chair in Orange Velvet like Fabric OX
By Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning mint condition wing chairs by Hans Werner for Carl Hansen. The chair shares the OX chair base and it is similar to OX chair angles with o...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Black Semi Matte Legs
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for bein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Bergère Chair with Black Lacquered Wood, Red/White & Black Printed Fabrics
Located in New York, NY
Decorative vintage Bergère chair designed in 100% cotton printed fabrics. Wood is black lacquer. Seat height is 18 inches. Seat cushion is filled...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of New Red Upholstery Square Brass Frames Benches Stools by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass benches by Paul McCobb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
Located in New York, NY
A rare armchair, originally from the RAI auditorium in Torino, Italy. We re-upholstered the chair in a fabric close to the original. The brass has been refreshed but shows wear consi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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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