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
Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the v...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black 30 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production
This Bird armchair with ottoman is a design by Harry Be...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany.
One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.
Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Specifications:
Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle.
Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer.
The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort.
The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support.
The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood.
Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish.
The seat cushion is reversible.
Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inche...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel, velvet, United States, design 1948, later production
Set of six organic shaped chairs...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1960s Charles Pollock Armchair "Sling Chair" Model 657
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charles Pollock "Sling Chair" or Model 657, designed in 1960 and produced from 1964 to 1979 by Knoll. Created out of a leather sling, seat cushion, cast aluminum and chromed stee...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s. This sophisticated, yet practical design will be the perfe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery with chrome-plated steel base.
Unsigned.
USA, circa 1960-1970.
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but restrained form speaks to Risom's Scandinavian heritage. The upholstered body is s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Barstool in Chrome & Black Leatherette
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deisgned in the early 1950s by genius up-and-coming designer Harry Bertoia, this chair stands today as part of an entire line produced by Knoll. Accompanied by Bertoia's Diamond chai...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic pair of Krefeld lounge chairs.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 192...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International.
Model No. 65, produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family who bough...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Warren Platner Bronze Stool by Knoll 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
An original 1960s production Warren Platner bronze stool for Knoll. Early and rare bronze finish. Newly upholstered seat in a Kvadrat / Davina wool felt fabric. The fabric is ston...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs. Maple with Red Webbing. Signed.
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs from his original 1941 design collection for Knoll. These are more recent production, signed with the Knoll Studio medallion. These have been used ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Maple
Warren Platner Pair of Wire Frame Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner Model No. 1715 Nickel Plated Wire Frame Lounge Chairs designed for Knoll, 1960's/1970's
These iconic chairs have been reupholstered in this blue floral pattern at som...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Ernst Schwadron, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side/ Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Eero Saarinen Side Dining Chairs for Knoll. This set dates to 2009. Red velvet material in very nice condition! Chrome is clean as well! Chair ready to go! One of the most comfortable chairs out there! I use these around my dining table!
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll lounge chair with new petrol green velvet upholstery.
The chair is not marked.
Eero Saarinen is one of the most iconic and recognized designers from the mid-century. He was a Finnish-American architect famous for designing the Washington Dulles International Airport and is now considered one of the greatest of American 20th-century architecture. It was around 1938 he met Charles Eames who he became close friends with. Together they designed a collection of moulded plywood chairs for the 1940 Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition, sponsored by the MoMa. Their collection received prizes in many categories. In the same period Saarinen met Florence Knoll. When Knoll was starting his company, it was a obvious choice for Eero Saarinen to join him. It was at Knoll where Saarinen designed many of his most famous and classic design pieces. Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1960s. D...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs
In teal leather.
The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs in a supple Italian Leathe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather in Saddle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using our stunning collection of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice the slightly bent “ears” at top. Presented in their origin...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later production
This rare model 76S office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll belongs to t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and is now a design icon with the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bird Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Izegem, VWV
1970s production Bird Chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. New rubber shockmounts were provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor w...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Two Seat Cube Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly sized 1970s Knoll loveseat. 2 seats rest on chrome legs. Fabric shows wear and imperfections from age and use. Frame in good condition; reupholstery with new foam/straps re...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel legs, walnut base, and black leather upholstery are all in excellent condition. See ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric, United States, design 1955-57, production 1950s/1960s
This pair of dining cha...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black Velvet, Black Powder Coated Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The mid-century Classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture and custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian Velvet in glamorous Black. All ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman with New Knoll Cover!
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman. Ottoman measures 23.5 x 16.5 and 14.5" tall. New Cover in a Knoll Fabric. On close inspection fabric is woven of threads of r...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary o...
Category
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960's and manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 1970's.
This set has been rest...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966
This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
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
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in London, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage set of Barcelona Chairs - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great matching Barcelona chair set in its original black leather in a mint condition.
Bought in 1991 by its first owner.
Designed by Ludwig Mies va...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll, "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chair, circa 1965
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
"Parallel Bar" easy chair designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1965.
Newly re-upholstered with a dark blue velvet from the Kvadrat Raf Simons collec...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabular...
Category
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Boucle Womb Chair, 2019
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Boucle Womb Chair, 2019. Covered in custom Flax Boucle from Knoll. The expressive sculptural forms of the Eero Saarinen Wom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s
This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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