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: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb Planner Group Five Foot Black Bench, Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Planner Group Black Bench, Coffee Table. Featuring a rectangular black lacquered solid wood form with reinforced and splayed solid turned legs. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s.
A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with their original fabric seats in a dimensional...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Comprised of a dark walnut finished maple. They have been newly upholstered at some point in their recent past in a brown background fabric with chenille squiggly undulating lines in gold and turquoise or teal. Beautiful condition with age-appropriate wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. Two of the chair backs do have small nicks. One has been repaired. All chairs have been re-glued. We have used restore-a-finish on the original finish to bring back its original shine. Please see photos. Circa 1949-1964.
Simply Amazing!! What a fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs! They are part of the Planner Group for Winchendon designed by internationally known and revered designer Paul McCobb. They are style number 1534, and they are comprised of a beautiful maple frame with a dark walnut finish. The foam seats are covered in a brown chenille fabric with raised fiber squiggly undulating lines in colors of gold and turquoise or maybe its teal. The fabric is so awesome it reminds us of a comfy chenille bedspread...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seat an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. The seat rests atop four tapered legs and is inla...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and back suppor...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Spindle Back Chairs in black stained maple
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs in black stained maple, USA - 1950s. Good original condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
By Paul McCobb
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 16.5 wide x 20.75 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Cane Back Armchairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a gorgeous pair of cane back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. The frames and caning are in original condition accompanied by newly upholstered seat cush...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Paul McCobb "Samuel Marx" Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Directional. Italian in influence.
This design was selected by Samuel Marx for the Highland Park Estate of Peggy and Lionel Nathan. Samuel Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring a curved top rail walnut frame, tapered legs and comfortable curved and cushioned ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs. Designed by Paul McCobb for St John Seating Corporation, USA.. McCobb designed these mol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Natural Finish Maple Bench, Coffee Table, 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Planner Group Maple 1546 Bench, Coffee Table. Featuring a five foot rectangular form in natural solid staved Maple with reinforced and splayed s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb low lounge chair . Solid maple wood construction with a walnut finish. Original Orange worn upholstery - Would require new Upholstery. Beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 19.5"W x 19.5...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Paul Mccobb Stained Maple Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coveted pair of Paul Mccobb Planner Group armchairs made between 1955 and 1956 (Winchendon, MA, USA).
Sculptural seat/back frame contoured to accentuate the slim, carved armrests.
Sh...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Maple
Original Mid century orange Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid century orange Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shell has steel spider bases. Can be used inside or outside. These side chairs are by Paul Mc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very comfortable and attractive pair of lounge chairs from the 1950s by Paul McCobb. The armchairs are newly upholstered and covered with a high-quality, off-white wool fabric.
Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
1950s Paul McCobb Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs, Pair Newly Upholstered
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Paul McCobb Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs, Pair Newly Upholstered
Offered for sale is a pair of Mid-century Modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Direc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 3 Paul McCobb Brass X Frame Ottomans or Stools - Holly Hunt Salmon Velvet
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 3 fully restored Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb model 1306 for Directional brass X base ottomans or stools , reupholstered in Holly Hunt Salmon colored velvet. Brass has been ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
Table and chairs in above average vintage condition. Have some expected vintage wear which should ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toronto, ON
A very cool and comfortable classic mid century lounge chair with generous curved back by American design icon Paul McCobb….Exposed wood arms and legs. Upholstery is in very good as ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Up...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde finish...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Rare Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, in the United States, circa 1960s. These fabulous chairs have been carefully refinished and reupholstered, giv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearanc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Mid century Paul McCobb for Lane Chrome Black Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Six all original rare midcentury Paul McCobb for Lane chrome dining chairs. Solid chrome steel frames and curved cane back with original vinyl upholstered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
This chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
original mid century off white Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shell has steel spider bases. Can be used inside or outside. These side chairs are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Highback Wingback Chair and Ottoman Model 3015
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Highback Wing Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Hard to find model! Extremely comfortable! Wings slightly wrap around the sitter, newly upholstered in a blue Velvet and legs r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group. Recovered in two contrasting but compatible fabrics. Totally rebuilt with refinished maple...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare mid century Paul Mccobb all Black original Squirm lounge chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare mid century Paul Mccobb all Black original Squirm low geometric lounge chair. All original black Naugahyde upholstery over wood frame. Amazing geometric design great lines. Desi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Maple
MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind, luxury piece of authentic twentieth century furniture - a rare model 7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, St. John
Located in 성동구, KR
A 1950s Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John.
The fiberglass seat is molded at angles, reminiscent of the Japanese origami technique.
Lem...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Armchairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs
By Paul McCobb for Directional, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Elegant black lacquered sculpted mahogany frames, with upho...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Bronze and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
4 Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chairs spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) original mid century off white Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shells has steel spider bases. Can be used inside or outside. All four of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432
Paul McCobb
Set of 6 refined oak chairs.
Uk manufacture, 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Black Lacquer Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid to late fifties design by Paul McCobb. Sleek and comfy lounge chair with curved armrests and a slatted back. Black lacquer seems to be original and has some chips to th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Mid Century Lounge Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Mid Century Lounge Chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for CustomCraft, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Paul McCobb Faceted Origami Chair on Spider Base, circa 1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1959 as the faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscen...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and back support...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chair 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1950s
Sculpted alnut frame with splayed legs and fluted armrests
Uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern club chair or dining armchair
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Elegant s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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