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
Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
Set of Two- Herman Miller Eames DCW (Evans label)
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a rare pair of early edition Eames DCW chairs in red aniline dye. Both chairs retain the desirable Evans label, indicating these chairs were manufactured before 1950.
Ch...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome and elegant Eames soft pad desk/office chair from the Eames Aluminum Group series by Herman Miller. Classic understated design perfection from Charles and Ray Eames. Executed in black leather and aluminum. This model features all the bells and whistles, including adjustable height, tilt mechanism with adjustable tension control, with swiveling and rolling base. Stamped and signed with factory maker’s mark and labels. All screws, caps, wheel, and knobs present. In good condition, with even color and no tears in upholstery. Minor wear to clear coat of arms, typical for any Eames desk chair...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller for ICF
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglass LAR Armchair Cat´s Cradle 1970s
Located in Münster, DE
Eames lounge chair "LAR Armchair"
Fiberglass seat shell with seat cushion, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, manufacturer Herman Miller,
"Cat's Cradle" base chrome-plated
Height ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller.
It is a true icon of mid-century American design, offered here in one of its...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored fiberglass with spectacular fiber contrast. Chrome plated steel rod frame with maple runn...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Eames Herman Miller Dining Chairs in Elephant Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Elephant Gray Eames dining chairs by Herman Miller. These side chairs have excellent fiberglass texture and even color throughout. Herman Miller embossed logo visible and par...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Office Chair EA217 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, United States, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA217 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented by a chrome frame and armre...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Walnut Stool
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller time life stool, circa mid-1960s. This solid walnut example has incredible graining and has been newly detai...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped ICF under the seat. Turns on itself, reclining and height-adjustable. Seat height: 46 cm, max. seat height: 55 cm. Wear due to ag...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
Located in Boise, ID
Designed by the iconic Charles and Ray Eames; a pair of plywood LCW lounge chairs stained in black. Manufactured by Evans / Herman Miller.
The veneer and chair is in good original co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Iconic Legacy: Eames Wood Elephant Stool for Vitra, circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless design legacy of Ray and Charles Eames with the iconic "Eames Wood Elephant Stool" created for Vitra around 2000. Originally designed in 1945, this piece is a testament to the Eames' pioneering work in the 1940s, where they dedicated years to perfecting the technique of molding laminated wood into intricate three-dimensional forms.
A remarkable piece of history, the Eames Wood Elephant Stool was part of the initial designs that emerged from this groundbreaking process. Its two-piece structure, featuring multiple closed curves, presented a technical challenge, and although it never entered production, it remains a symbol of the Eames' innovative spirit.
One of the prototypes found its way to Lucia Eames, Charles' daughter, as a gift when she was just 14 years old. Later, it was lent to the Museum of Modern Art in New York for an exhibition in 1946, and today, it is still held by the Eames family.
This Vitra-manufactured Eames Elephant Stool...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, fabricated in 1999.
The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furnit...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting adjustable height swivel base with casters. Manufactured 19...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and early example of arguably the most important and iconic Mid Century design ever produced, the Eames lounge and ottoman ( 670/671 ), this version was made in Europe, under license to Martin Fehlbaum by Countura, by Herman Miller circa 1950/1960's. Countura was the precursor to the later Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of later screws etc, and the upholstery is a later Louis Vuitton vinyl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doral, FL
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood with Chromed Metal Base
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, 1980s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of Lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Germany, Vitra, 1986.
Beautiful original lounge chairs with a black shell and subtle and used yellow leather upholstery. ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set Of 3 Eames DCM Chairs (2Nd Generation)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) is a timeless piece of furniture design that epitomizes the marriage of form and function. Created by the legendary husband-and-wife design duo, Ch...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Eames Herman Miller Chrome Frame Calico Ash DCM chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of four Eames for Herman Miller DCM chairs . Calico Ash grain laminate wood on chrome steel frames . Wood is in original finish which does show some wear , chrome frames are in f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage rocking chair by Herman Miller, circa the 1970s. The RAR Rocking Chair crafted by the iconic design duo, Charles and Ray Eames, was introduced...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames "DCM" Molded Plywood Chairs for Herman Miller in Rare Cherry
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bent plywood chairs produced by Herman Miller and designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair is in great vintage condition, shows better than expected with little signs of use. Of...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames Black Original Plywood Group LCM Chair for Vitra, 1999
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1999.
The Vitra LCM Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is the result of years of experiment...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Restored Rosewood Eames chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Black leather tuned up, rosewood exteriors cleaned and lacquered, metal surfa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns on itself and reclines. Seat height: 53 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Herman Miller La Fonda Armchairs DAL White and Brown, 1970
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Chaise DAL de Charles et Ray Eames avec une base originale La Fonda. Cette base a été conçue pour le restaurant La Fonda
del Sol à New York dans les années soi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
VITRA CHARLES & RAY EAMES AMERiCAN CHERRY WOOD WHITE LEATHER LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this now discontinued, Limited Edition, Ivory white leather upholstered, American Cherry Wood framed, Vitra Eames lounge armchair ...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Eames Office / Alexander Girard La Fonda Side Chair For Herman Miller
Located in Doraville, GA
A "La Fonda" side chair designed in collaboration with the Eames Office and Alexander Girard. This style chair was designed for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant, which was designed b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Aluminum Swivel Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Aluminum Group Swivel Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt Metallic Teal Leather
This is an Iconic Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chai...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Restored 1970s Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous restored original Herman Miller edition Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in Brazilian rosewood with black leather and cast aluminum bases and brackets. Signed and gu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century DAX Purple Bucket Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern DAX bucket purple lounge chairs were designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The iconic DAX chair - D...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair looks to have had a repair to the fiberglass at the s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM dining chair set. Executed in ash and chrome steel bases. All screws and self leveling glides intact. In even condition with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US - EA334 Management Chair) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top circa late 1950s-early 1960s. On later metal and wood base, in good condition with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958 Aluminum Group line. This management height chair features black leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star swivel base, armrests and rolling casters. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions and a 360 degree smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Black leather with down filled cushions. Wood grain on this example is really nice! ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Restored Original Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman (models 671 and 671, respectively) executed in lustrous Brazilian rosewood and black leather. In good condition, with re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, 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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