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 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
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950) ca. 1950s or later, the curved backrest on five tapering spindles above a shaped se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A lounge chair and ottoman designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb for Directional, maple legs fully restored and refinished in medium walnut. Reupholstered in grey chenille.
Other d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Maple
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
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 Lounge Chair Refinished and Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant clean lined lounge chair, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered. You can choose the finish color, and it ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
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
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 X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchair Cane Seat
By Paul McCobb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fabulous 1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture walnut armchair. Fully marked. Meticulously crafted. Professionally restored. A great design and a really beautiful chair...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Paul McCobb for Directional Midcentury Slipper Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for directional midcentury slipper chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 24.5 inches
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very scarce spider base. A stunning example of this rarely seen combo. The faceted chair...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb bench - use it as a seat, a table, or a platform for other Planner Group pieces.
Versatile and timeless. Measure: 48".
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Wood and Brass Upholstered Chaise Lounge
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Wood and brass upholstered chaise lounge by Paul McCobb. Upholstered in a dark blue velvet fabric.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 16.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group midcentury Sofa.
This sofa measures: 75.5 wide x 33 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Paul McCobb "X" Base Brass Stools, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in East Hampton, NY
These lovely classic X design brass stools/ benches by Paul McCobb, are in wonderful solid condition. NEW nubby boucle style fabric and an amazing patina to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Midcentury Occasional Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury occasional lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1950s Directional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. The chair has been reupholstered in an Anne Kirk linen, wool blend and the legs refinis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Linen, Ash
Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a stunning pair of Paul McCobb Lounge armchairs, epitomizing the sleek elegance and sophistication of Mid-Century Modern design. These iconic chairs feature a sturdy mapl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Paul McCobb shovel chair, model #1533, from his Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture, 1950. Solid maple seat and back with iron frame. Go...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Set of Six Refinished & Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture's Directional Line, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reuphols...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb midcentury iron stool
This stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb bench - use it as a seat, a table, or a platform for other Planner Group pieces.
Versatile and timeless.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or club chairs
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
USA, 1950s
Elegant sculpted walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
McCobb Walnut and Brass Burnt Orange Sectional Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb walnut and brass two piece sectional sofa from the designer's coveted Directional collection. The rare Mid-Century Modern set features: a model 5006-L left arm sofa; a model 5004-R right arm loveseat; set-in arm detail; original burnt orange wool fabric; walnut legs; brass stretchers. 100% original condition. The perfect seating arrangement to accent any decor!
The couch measures approximately 77.5 in (196.85 cm) W x 34.5 in (87.63 cm) D x 32.5 in (82.55 cm) H. The settee measures approximately 51.5 in (130.81 cm) W x 34.5 in (87.63 cm) D x 32.5 in (82.55 cm) H. The two pieces can also be used together to create one long sofa measuring 129.75 inches (329.56 cm). The dimensions listed under Item Details are if the two pieces are used as a sectional with a square corner table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in se...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by Winchendon.
Composed of solid maple seats with sculpted edges and deeply carved back res...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of furniture c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb.
Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Modernist Maple Armchair Designed in the 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rarely seen armchair designed by Paul McCobb in the 1950s. Chair is constructed out of maple with a darker finish on it. The chair is in nice vintage condition with some marks in the...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCob Walnut Lounge Chair for Directional Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCob Walnut Lounge Chair for Directional Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Paul McCobb Calvin Attr. Mid-Century Modern Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Calvin attributed Mid-Century Modern stool, metal frame with stretchers, with grey leather upholstery.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Fully Restored
Located in Norwalk, CT
Classic dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, in the 1950s. This set has been comprehensively restored. The walnut frames have been refinished in a warm brown stain, satin lacquer finish. All new upholstery in luxurious wool boucle. The set features five side chairs and one arm chair...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul McCobb lounge chair. Dark walnut frame was refinished and upholstery updated to a plush boucle. Additional photos available upon request.
Would work well in a variety of int...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Rare Paul McCobb Blonde Planner Group Extension Table with Six Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul McCobb designed dining table with six matching dining chairs from the Planner group series for Winchendon Furniture. Estate fresh and fine original condition. Table top shows ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Model 3042 'Squirm' Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Custom Craft, USA, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Paul McCobb in 1957 the model 3042 “Squirm” lounge chair is an archetypal example of early American Modern design. Featur...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid-Century Cane and Walnut Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon midcentury cane and walnut lounge chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 26.25 wide x 25 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 and arm height/c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Floral Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and blue, orange, and brown floral patterned fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel legs...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Striped Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and multi-colored geometric patterned and striped fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Creamy Beige Suede Round Lounge Stool Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Paul Mccobb large round lounge with chrome x base.
This piece is also described as a large Paul McCobb round upholstered bench...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul McCobb Sofa for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb sofa for Directional
reupholstered at one point. In pretty nice condition with fabric being usable as-is. minor wear.
finish to wood and legs shows...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Directional Yellow Patterned Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a stained walnut frame with a scooped back rail and yellow fabric upholstery with a small pattern of orange and brown autumn leaves and wh...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb Tuxedo Sofa in White Boucle, Directional, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is mid-century design at its finest. Designed by Paul McCobb for famed modernism manufacturer Directional Furniture, this tuxedo sofa is timelessly chic. Upholstered in a fine Belgian boucle...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Inc. White Leather Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a tapered back, square profile, and white leather upholstery, resting on four tapered black painted wooden legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CUSTOM CRAFT...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Paint
Paul McCobb Origami Ivori Desk Patio Chair Model 61
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant classic origami chair lightly used great color and condition, designed by Paul McCobb.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 36.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches
Each cap...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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