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
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Semi Matte Black 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern fire red one molded fiberglass piece bench loveseat sofa couch. Sculptural ultra modern design piece of furniture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Wingback Red Cotton Armchair with Brass Feet, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This armchair features brass feet and its original cotton upholstery.
It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Matched Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs in Red Mohair Jean Prouve Style
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegance meets industrial. Pair of lounge chairs, metal frames, walnut arm rests and stunning red mohair seat and back. Extremely comfortable, superior quality and construction, amaz...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Semi Matte Black 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
Pair of Red Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Red Velvet German Sofa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful club sofa from the 1960s, produced in Germany - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort a...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
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...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Ivory shell seat and red fabric
metal and aluminum base.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Inspired Red Woven Rattan and Wire Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Dyed and Woven Rattan Chair on White Enameled Wire Frame. Original Condition, few spots where red has chipped. Frame in Original Condition with Visible Wear consistent with its a...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s.
The rare set of 10 vintage dining chairs show red lacquered plywood seat...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960.
A modern Brazilian armchair made in curved iron structure and recently upholstery in...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Red Upholstery Barrel Scallop Shape Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of striking looking red upholstery lounge chairs by Kroehler.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Red Barstool by Harry Bertoia
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods, retaining the original red upholstery. Measures: 40.5" tall, seat height 31".
Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, manufac...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
3D Meeting Chair, Front Upholstered, Black Swivel Base
By Gubi, Komplot Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
The GUBI chair by Komplot Design is the first furniture design to be based on the innovative technique of molding three-dimensional veneer. The 3D design gives the chair a comfortabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Red Leather and Chromed Steel Red Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian red and chromed steel red armchair, 1970s
Red folding armchair with chromed steel rod structure with adjustable extension
and with original cushion in red sky
Good conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Milo Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes, while The Milo Bean has leather accent handles for easy carrying?. The colorful, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of button-tufted slipper chairs on espresso colored frames with loose lumbar pillows designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Please confirm item location (NY or...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century modern "1401" chairs (as designed by Wim Rietveld, son of "De Stijl" great Gerrit Rietveld) for Gispen, Netherlands. Newly upholstered in red fabric with contrast...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Kho Liang Ie C684 Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artifort Tufted Sofa by Kho Liang Ie with new red upholstery and Black enameled Metal Frame with . Frame is in Original Condition and has been lightly touched up. Other sizes and sty...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tubular Metal and Faux Leather Armchair, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wide and comfortable easy chair. The structure is made of tubular metal with a glossy black finish, and the seat and back are upholstered in original red leatherette. The height of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Fiorenza" armchairs was designed by Franco Albini for Arflex. The elegantly shaped wooden frame supports the furniture body, which is covered with the original ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century modern Armchair Poltrona Frau by Cassina in letherette
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-century modern Poltrona Frau by Cassina in leatherette: it ricalls the famous 904 model from the 1930 Poltrona Frau catalog, which has become the archetype par excellence of the ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
'Forum Group' by Harter Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of mid-century modern slipper lounge chairs feature plush bright red velvet upholstery and a tubular bent rod chrome base. The sleek design from Harter Furniture, out o...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Pair of Red Vinyl Faux Leather Chairs 1950
By Jens Risom
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Jens Risom of red vinyl faux leather chairs mid-century, Netherlands
Jens Risom pair of red vinyl faux leather chairs, 1950. Excellent original condition with little wear to...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Custom Made Iron and Steel Rebar Heart Patio Lounge Chair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four custom-made rod iron and steel rebar patio chairs with distinct scrolling red heart backrest. They are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
34.5" Height
20" Wide
18...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of Four 20th Century Dark Green and Burgundy Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful chairs produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabile. The whole is covered with high-quality, durable fabric.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Bamboo Legged Cherry Red Velour 19th-20th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bamboo legged cherry red velour 19th-20th century barrel back chairs. Sleek and stylish are this Fine pair of custom quality designer armchairs in a walnut wood frame. Strong...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Milo Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Sofa Made in Denmark
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular 1960's Danish teakwood sofa.
This piece was freshly upholstered & fully reconditioned including interior webbing.
Marked "made in Denmark" on inside frame.
NOTE:
Sothern ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
3D Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Sledge Base, Chrome
By Komplot Design, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture design to be based on the innovative technique of moulding three-dimensional veneer. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Red New Red Upholstery Italian Lounge Chairs Brass Feet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern pair of lounge or lobby chairs with brass tapered feet. MarCo Zanuzo Gio Ponti attribution influence decor.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s.
The dining chair model name is Model DSS - N, which was d...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s
By Studio 65
Located in Vienna, AT
Red la Bocca sofa, a beautiful and fantastic Pop Art lips sofa attributed to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s, which was made of an original hard plastic fram...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of Two Mid Century Red Velvet Chairs, Fameg, A-6150 type, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of bent "A-6150" chairs produced at the Fameg furniture factory in Radom, Poland. Model on metal legs. The chairs have undergone a complete upholstery renovation and have been...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Modern "Swan" Style Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of swivel Swan chairs in the style of Arne Jacobsen feature sculpted seats on a chrome swivel base. The unique mid-century design make these a truly impressive addition to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern swivel chair features stitched red vinyl with brass upholstery buttons around the trim. Substantial cast iron swivel base adds gothic appeal to this midcen...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of armchairs, design attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1950, Italy.
Brass and light red fabric. New upholstery.
Dimensions: 92 cm H, 69 cm W, 89 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Very good condition.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Red Chairs by Günter Talos Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four chairs designed and made in Vienna circa 1950 by Günter Talos. The chairs are stamped.
The triangle shaped seat and the oval shaped back are newly cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury German Kangoroo Chair by Ernst Moeckl, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of six Midcentury German dining room chairs from Ernst Moeckl, 1968
So called Z-Chair. Designed 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl (*1931) and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Steel Armchairs Skay Capitonne Red, Style Hausmann De Sede Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Rare red vintage leatherette lounge chairs in the style of Robert Haussmann for De Sede. Hand-built in the 1950s, these rare armchairs have a chrom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
A Fine 1970's Italian Red Velvet Armchair with Brass Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine 1970's Italian red velvet armchair with brass legs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
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
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1950s Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This early 1950's pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Herman Miller Mod Chairs, 1960s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of mod chairs by Herman Miller from the 1960s in wonderful vintage shape, 1960s, USA.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Italian Armchair Dark Red leather Svend Skipper style Papa Bear
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Lounge club chair or Armchair , Mid-Century Modern Svend Skipper reclining adjustable.
Vintage wingback armchair in the manner of Svend...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of sculptural lounge chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features unique walnut bases and comfortable upholstered seats. The impressive visu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-century Modern Italian Bamboo Two-Seat Lounge Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-seat Italian mid century modern Lounge Sofa Bamboo
A beautiful very well made bamboo sofa from the 1960's. A great stylish piece for in or outdoor use. The velvet is in good con...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rotating Shell Armchair, 1960s, Design M. Navrátil
Located in Praha, CZ
This rotating armchair was made in Czechoslovakia (CSSR) during 1960s. Armchair is in original good condition.
On the left side is smaller crack, can be seen on the photo.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Shell, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian Design Red Color
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, suite of twelve chairs, Tecno edition, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Four Wire Chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Erben, Austria Vienna, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four red Viennese Sonett chairs by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. They are made of painted metal. The...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1980s Wittmann's Austrian Red Leather Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wittmann's Austrian red leather chairs.
Pair of Wittmann's Austrian chairs with elegant straight line design using top quality red leather.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plush Red Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are bold and beautiful. They are upholstered in eye-catching cherry red plush upholstery and sit upon thin, tapered wo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1950's in its original condition
Needs new upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Red and Black Vinyl Butterfly Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally designed in 1938, the butterfly chair has endured as a sought after element for architectural interiors. This completely original 1950s piece hails from Denmark and showca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
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.
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