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
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Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Dietiker Rey Counter Stool with Back, Mid-Century Modern, by Bruno Rey, 1971
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
This is the count...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted bench. This bench is shown in walnut with brass detailing.
Measures: 12" W x 48" L x 18" H
Hand made in Los Angeles, California.
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash
German Handmade Bench Made of Oak, Coated Steel and Handwoven Jute Belts
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The bench is made of a filigree construction of powder-coated steel. On this construction rests a frame of solid, lacquered oak tree, which is covered with handwoven stripes of fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
ELO Armchair and Footstool Set for Indoor and Outdoor Use by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
ELO armchair paired with stool to create a chaise for outdoor terrace or poolside.
The ELO chair is designed to provide a different experience for the user's back rest inspired by the shape of stretching and gymnastics equipment...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Various Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. This listing is for a 41.125" long Rian Cantilever Bench in Walnut with Kraft Danish Cord....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip.
The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Emma chair without armrests designed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Custom "Warren" Sofa by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
New to the foley&cox HOME custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather wrap ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered in Outdoor Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Foil Daybed is a luxury daybed. Are you looking for a modern sofa whose design won’t perish over time? You found it. Foil’s ergonomic structure and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Set/6 Modern Sigmara Dining Chairs, Straw Oak Cork, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Sigmara Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Wooden chair in American Oak upholstered in cork fabric. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Straw, Cork
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Blue Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from
that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale.
Basurto 01...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Pink, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Candy color.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair and table are made with care from solid beech wood, with die cast aluminum consoles and plastic glides. The chair and table legs are of solid wood. The tabletop is in HPL. The chairs stack up to 4.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA
- Rey Junior table...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Maple, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Maple Beech color.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair and table are made with care from solid beech wood, with die cast aluminum consoles and plastic glides. The chair and table legs are of solid wood. The tabletop is in HPL. The chairs stack up to 4.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA
- Rey Junior table...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather, Walnut
Stool, Cantilever, Danish Cord, Mid Century-Style, Walnut, Weave, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid Century inspired Rian Cantilever Stool made out of walnut hardwood and danish cord. Custom sizes available. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing. Dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back is inspired by the Mexican midcentury chairs of Spanish designer ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut
Offered for sale is a MELINA B3.923 Bench showroom model. The bench is inspired by the designs of the mid-centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Custom Low Profile Channel Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61 D37 H26.5 AH23 SW50 SD23 SH13
Handcrafted loveseat version of our channel sofa made from scratch in house. Loveseat features hand tied springs, feather and foam for great comfo...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Custom Made “Zigzag” Bench - Dark finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W57 D14 H16.5
Custom made in house by our professional carpentry team. This piece is made from solid wood and sealed to protect wood. Not designed for outdoor living, but we could a...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Rupert Bevan Harp Stacking Chair
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
An elegant stacking chair inspired by classic Danish design, each chair is handcrafted in our Shropshire workshop, made in solid oak with solid brass rods and available in four diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand harmonious simplicity of the brazilian music...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Oscar Chair, Upholstered in a Special Bouclé, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Chair, Upholstered in a Special Bouclé, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar chair allures for its sen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Julius Chair, in Polished Brass, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, in Polished Brass, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt.
The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as polished br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Julius Small Chair, in Light Bronze by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Small Chair, Brass Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS small chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt.
The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Annie Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Annie stool with its simple, modern form and refined tailoring details provides the right balance between utility and sophistication. Carefully considered for ergonomics, beauty,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
The ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table. They all feature sand brush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Cantabria Modular
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W124 D64.25 H28.5 SW118 SD21 SH17 (first picture)
Ottoman W32 D32 H16 SW30 SD30 SH16
Single W31 D31 H28.5
Handcrafted in house, The Cantabria modular features interchangeable waln...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
In order to celebrate Duistt 10 years special landmark, Duistt releases the redesigned of Julius Dining Chair, originally designed in 201...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Hawk Bank Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Hawk is a complementary seating element with a unique weaving process, brought to life with the modern interpretation of the hawk motif... The bench that comes to life in the Khana c...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its deep padded barrel backrest and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is a nod to classic cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Kros Pouf Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Kros Pouf, which has a modern design created by the combination of geometric forms, was designed as a complementary and eye-catching product in residences and various areas, as a str...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Crystal White Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its off-white leather, deep padded barrel backrest, and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Modern Brown Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sleek, Cuba Brown leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with clear acrylic side panels that give the illusion of flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Blue Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. It showcases a sleek and updated Chateau Blue leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Black Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. This chair features a sleek, onyx black leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Black and White Cowhide and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a modern vintage-western feel, featuring luxe lucite acrylic sides and a black and white cowhide seat and back. A unique combination of materials makes this piece a true stateme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill Stained in different Color
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
The Ulm Stool (German: Ulmer Hocker), a timeless masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design, was created in 1954 by Max Bill, the first rector of the renown...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Birch
Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a supple top-grain leather that beckons you to sit and unwind. The warm, rich Cuba Brown leather is beautifully compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dank Storage Pouffe Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
While the original leather cover is located on the upper part of the pouf, the handcrafted woven details on its body refer to Anatolian motifs in harmony with the general design lang...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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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Ray And Charles Eames Desk Chairs
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Scandinavian
Ray And Charles Eames Desk Chair
Mid Century Bed Base
Retro Captains Chair
Antique High Back Dining Room Chairs
Curved Back Dining Chairs United States
Small Vintage Office Chairs
Canada Bar
Deco Upholstered Dining Chairs
Vintage Dining Round Chair
Set Of Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs