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: Knoll
Knoll Chairs
By Jeffrey Bernett, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
(30) Knoll 2000 "Moment" arm chairs
Designed by Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk
Taking its cue from the cantilevered form of the classic Tubular Brno chair by Ludwig Mies van...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc. / Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in yellow fabric. Stamped Knoll. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) Seat height: 47cm.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Bertoia Childs Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury child's chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example is circa 1960s, it is in good condition, showing only expected cosmetic wear, normal and consistent...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Off-White Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Eero Saarinen's iconic womb chair with ottoman. We have restored this 20th Century chair with a beautiful high-quality off-white boucle with a black undertone. Super soft and this ch...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Strap Stool
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Jens Risom for Knoll strap stool for Knoll, missing label, but date stamped May 15, 1952. Original finish shows age, original strap webbing wor...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Interna...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Bertoia for Knoll Stool
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bertoia design counter stool manufactured by Knoll International, circa 1950s-1960s. This example is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Authentic Vintage Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MR BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME STEEL LOUNGE CHAIRS - A PAIR
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, circa last quarter of 20th century original Knoll labels affixed to the underside
Item # 205WKP14Q
A very sleek pair of MR lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International, they retain their original black leather upholstery with its wonderful vintage fading and overall patina. Both remain incredibly comfortable. The careful metalwork is typical of Knoll productions, crisp joinery and exceptional chrome quality. Both chairs retain original tags to the underside.
Measurements: 32 3/8" H x 32 1/2" D x 24 3/4" W x 16 3/4" H to seat
Condition Report:
Worn and faded black leather, overall remaining a good presentation; very comfortable and supportive; top strap on one chair repaired...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Knoll, Donald Knorr
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of)
Model #132 cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Navy Velvet, Obsidian Matte
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. Skilled craftsmen bring each chair back to life to live on...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original maroon hopsacking upholstery and newly ebonized frames by Bill Stephens for Knoll set of 5. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still retain a few age-appropriate nicks and dings. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1961-1969.
Move over Marvel… We have the real FANTASTIC FIVE!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of five 1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were designed by Bill Stephens in 1967 and featured a bentwood frame supporting a molded plastic seat. This particular set of 5 frames is comprised of a fabulous bent plywood with a new black dyed finish. Three of the molded plastic seats are upholstered in a maroon hopsacking upholstery (we believe these to have been reupholstered) and two with a maroon fabric but with a different weave. They’re FABULOUS! They are circa 1961-1969 labeled with Knoll Associates, Inc., 320 Park Avenue tags. Use them at your dining table and enjoy a comfortable, long leisurely dinner with family and friends! Or, they would be wonderful at a game table, breakfast nook, around a conference table at the office, or as convenient and stylish extra seating in any room. Wherever you choose to use them, be ready for one of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs you have ever experienced.
Bill Stephens born 1932 in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He began his career with Knoll as an assistant prototype builder in 1960 for their Design and Development Group. After working up the ranks he became its director in 1971. He spear-headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects and products during his time as director including several where he was the principal designer. His greatest were his part in the Petitt chair which was not only beautiful but an achievement in technology and construction; his own 1300 Series or Stephens Chair which was originally designed for the student center at the Yale School of Architecture and remained in production at Knoll until 1988; and his contribution in the first wood landscape systems created along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be used in their Weyerhaeuser headquarters project. Stephens passed in 2007.
Ergonomic comfort, superb style, and an iconic designer and manufacturer! This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Krefeld Lounge Chair Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this arm chair in original ultrasuede fabric nice condition some light wear nice and comfy.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
We have up to ten available in this upholstery which is a Knoll textile with Bergamo piping. Or you can do in a fabric of your choice.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Pavo Blue Velvet, Gold Edition, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 2 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Pavo blue. Skilled craftsmen...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chairs 48, Maple and Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Luisa" chairs in maple and cream fabric, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of Platner chairs are in great condition, the chrome rods are not at all rusty or bent and the upholstery has just been done in a Salm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy blue velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Int...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful stool designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Stool has been reupholstered in a high quality mustard colored mohair. Stool is bronze and bears Art-Metal Knoll label.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Florence Knoll Tan Leather Button Tufted Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Florence Knoll lounge chair in tan leather with button tufted seat and back on a chrome-plated steel base. Labeled Art Metal - Knoll Corp., June 9 1971
The chair has some losses to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcelona Couch' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors example' as it is from Knoll's earlier years of producing this design in the 1960s and 1970s before they changed to different manufacturing processes during the 1980s.
This example is signed with a Knoll International label that has the 320 Park Ave address and is dated on the back of the label July 9, 1975. To determine the estimated production year we note that the date most likely corresponds to the retailer or possibly the Knoll sold/ ship date. The address of 320 Park Ave changed to Fifth Ave in 1970 and Knoll Associates did not become Knoll International until 1968. Therefore we would pinpoint the production year to be between 1968 and 1970. It is possible that it was slightly after 1970 that this example was produced as it is believed that Knoll continued to use labels with the older 320 Park Ave for several months to a couple years after changing addresses, however generally speaking 1970s examples will be labelled with their Fifth Ave address. All construction details also indicate a 1st-Generation 'original' production by Knoll as their production did not change throughout the Knoll Associates years and through the first half of the Knoll International years.
This rare original 1st-Generation 'Barcelona Daybed' features its original brown leather upholstery with subtle patina and wear throughout. These traces of age and use bring more vibrancy to the leather, giving this piece an on-trend lightly distressed look. The original bolster pillow in matching brown leather is secured to the cushion and platform via straps and lock snaps. The platform is crafted from stained Mahogany and supported by polished tubular stainless steel legs and the original leather straps are all in-tact. Both the cushion is labelled and the platform frame as well with a partial Knoll International sticker label as can be seen in the photo gallery.
Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair.
This Barcelona couch by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International is ideal for a living room, family room, study, den or lounge. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a retail boutique...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Two beige Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Early Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottoman for Knoll, USA - 1960s. Newly upholstered in a Knoll fabric. The measurements giv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair newly upholstered in a very high-quality French bouclé. The colors include yellow/gold, sienna browns and white. This pairs beautifully with one of the Dunbar sofas we have reupholstered in yellow/dijon mohair. Please visit circa20c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Stephens for Knoll dining chair, bentwood and blue Naugahyde seats.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Shortly after Florence Knoll joined her husband, Hans in the running of Knoll , she presented the Finnish-born designer Eero Saarinen with a request: to create for her the world’s mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll
Pair of benches
USA 1954
leather, steel
Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches
Pair of custom-sized Florence Knoll benches in a custom flat steel finish wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Custom Florence Knoll Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll
Bench
USA 2017
leather, steel
Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches.
Custom sized Florence Knoll bench in a custom flat steel finish with leather upholster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating qu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This large set of armchairs were commiss...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs
Offered is a vintage Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs(model 1305UO) ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Warren Platner Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Model 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman in the sought after bronze finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Steel wire rods are bent an...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Knoll Mies Van der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs.
Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona lounge chair for Knoll Internationa...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Original Eero Saarinen executive armless side or dining chair in black wool fabric with chrome legs.
Original fabric and foam in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original dark red velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Recently Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen and Florence Knoll grew up together at Cranbrook school. Having remained close through the years Saarinen was asked to develop modern de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of armchairs or conference chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. We have 5 sets available.
The frames of the chairs are constructed by sculpted metal tubes, sinuous ben...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of 1960s Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in French Boucle'
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of 1960s lounge chairs. Platners first made their debut in 1966. Steel-rod construction with nickel-plate. We have reupholstered in a plush heavily textured a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Early Fiberglass shell and Metal Bertoia Bar Stools, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early fiberglass shell and metal Bertoia bar stools, Harry Bertoia for Knoll, structurally sound, wear to original black molded fiberglass tops, retain original early KNOLL labels.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Cado Red Fabric/ 1970
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner Lounge chair and ottoman in it's Original Cado Red Fabric! Upholstery was removed from frame and all new foam was installed, Fabric is in great shape, with slight wear...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel
Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color dot fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Plastic
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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