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.
514
65
1
to
63
405
172
580
580
580
580
54
2
1
1
513
66
368
119
22
102
99
78
15
11
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
415
174
74
89
47
58
33
36
26
25
19
23
430
224
197
194
178
486
471
60
26
12
1,043
745
598
580
504
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
Eames lounge by Ray & Charles Eames by Mobilier International for Herman Miller
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional find! Stylish & original early Eames lounge chair & ottoman. A beautiful and very rare combination : Brazilian rosewood with beige/cream leather. Still 100% original. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s.
The chair has a gra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
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
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
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
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
Up to (7) Mid-Century Brown Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in dark brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. These authentic examples ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Aluminium Group Chairs for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are up to 5 Aluminium Group Management chairs in black mesh designed by Eames for Herman Miller. These are the most comfortable of all Eames aluminum Group cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Shell Dining Chairs by Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of molded plywood dining chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller. These feature beautifully grained ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
Modern Living — In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a chair could be–sculptural, practical, mass-produced. Now in recyclable polypropylene, this staple of modern living fits every body and any space.
2000s Eames Molded plastic side chair...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair 1960s
Located in Saint Paul, MN
About as iconic as they come. The Eames 670, more commonly known as the Eames Lounge Chair was the brain child of the modernist masters Ray and Charles Eames. Conceived in 1956, it's...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
A vintage Herman Miller lounge chair with matching ottom...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, 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
"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This slim, upright modern "Compact Sofa" designed by Ray & Charles Eames was a gift to their Godson, Erik Saarinen, son of their good friend Eero Saarinen. Both Ray and Charles Eames attended Cranbrook Academy of Art where they met Eero Saarinen and became godparents to Erik. The sofa was given to Eric who is now selling this piece of history. Provenance is directly from Eric Saarinen...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and elegant Mod. "Soft Pad" Eames desk/office executive chair with soft padding from the Eames Aluminium Group series by Herman Miller. Perfection of the classic and unders...
Category
1990s Central American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Walnut 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The classic iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with walnut frame, soft black leather upholstered cushions and cast aluminum legs. Retains the manufactures tags to each piece by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years later. The molded fiberglass chairs are the result of Charles and Ray’s 6 years of experimenting with molded plywood to create a single shell form. Unable to successfully create the single shell with molded plywood at the time, Charles & Ray saw an opportunity to fulfill their vision using a new material: fiberglass.
Charles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” The Molded Shell Chairs...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Classic Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Arguably the most iconic Midcentury design ever produced, the Eames 670 /671 chaired ottoman remain as important and relevant today as when it was first introduced. This example feat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Eames Molded White Plastic Chairs with Eiffel Tower Bases
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of Eames Molded White Plastic Chairs with Eiffel Tower Bases
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and grain detail on the outer shells. Wood has been cleaned, oiled, and freshly finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, 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
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Thin Pad Management side office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with this configuration; 1951. Made by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Various are...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Wire
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
Located in London, GB
The DCW chair was originally released in 1946, with Herman Miller taking over the manufacture of the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of producti...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Charles Ray Eames Lounge Chair Ottoman Vitra certified Rosewood Chrome Leather
Located in Munster, NRW
Charles & Ray Eames - Lounge Chair & Ottoman 2006 by Vitra, certified Rosewood
Designed in 1956, this piece was made by Vitra in 2006.
Original invoice, Cites Certificate etc. avail...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Soft Pad Chair White Leather Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in white leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. This authentic vintage exampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This original Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height dark brown leather desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This iconic mid centu...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Gray Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These original Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height textured gray leather desk chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Tandem Base and Table without shells. Show signs of use.
35 cm H incl the height of the bar of the base/ 40 incl the top of the seat support/ 42 cm incl the top of the table top su...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
This stool measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 15 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
1950s Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Ivory Parchment Shell RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Late 1950s production chair second generation shock mounts . Date stamp looks to be 1958 . Fine ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames Aluminum Group Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames Aluminum Group Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 25.75 wide x 31 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 20.5 inches
The otto...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage eames desk chairs EA108 for herman miller, 1970s - set of 2
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage eames swivel/desk chair ea108 in brown fabric upholstery on an aluminum base.
Good condition
Labelled 'Herman Miller'
1970s - USA
Dimensions:
Height: 85cm
Width: 52cm
De...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well grained early bent walnut plywood side chairs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames . These sculptural chairs are part o...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shells are upholstered in a rare g...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs date to the late 1950s and early 1960s as determined by the vertical bow tie label.
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated steel stacking bases. All chairs with glides. Signed and guaranteed authentic vinta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Classic 1980's Soft Pad Chair with Leather and Wool Back Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height adjustment. This authentic vintage example is an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Gorgeous Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and grain detail on the outer shells. Wood has been cleaned, oiled, and freshly finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Oxblood Calfskin Leather, 1960s
Located in Coronado, CA
You won't find a nicer example of the Eames "Time Life Lobby Chair". This stunning, early specimen, newly reupholstered in the finest, softest calfskin leather, is ready for a new ho...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Early Version C1946 Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Birch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
What more can be said about this chair. Such a revolutionary design which took a fair amount of time to perfect. This particular chair is crafted from birch and bears all the origina...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021. Beautiful near new Charles Eames Lounge chair with ottoman in desirable 2100 series smooth black leather. Ch...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
EA208 Eames, Herman Miller soft pad swivel office char
Located in Leicester, GB
Great example of the EA208, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969.
Manufactured by Herman Miller USA 1973-75
Fixed seat height
Swivel Seat on a 4 star aluminium frame. Some light...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
EA208 Eames, Herman Miller soft pad swivel office char
Located in Leicester, GB
Great example of the EA208, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969.
Manufactured by Herman Miller USA between 1973-75
Fixed seat height
Swivel Seat on a 4 star aluminium frame. So...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair, crafted as the original USA edition for Herman Miller, features a sleek black leather...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Eames for Herman Miller Rare 1956 First Year Lounge Chair with Spinning Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1956 first year production of the iconic 670/671 lounge chair with spinning ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The spinning ottoman was only made during the f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Ray And Charles Eames Desk Chairs
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Scandinavian
Ray And Charles Eames Desk Chair
Mid Century Bed Base
Retro Captains Chair
Antique High Back Dining Room Chairs
Curved Back Dining Chairs United States
Small Vintage Office Chairs
Canada Bar
Deco Upholstered Dining Chairs
Vintage Dining Round Chair
Set Of Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs