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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Mid-Century Modern Swivel Empire Armchair Made with Textile and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Empire collection is inspired by the conception of an elitist society, where sophistication is a predominant factor. In this collection, gold is a bold and defined feature. As in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Modern Oak Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Saddle stool is a refined Mid-Century Modern-inspired counter-height stool with a wide range of material and finish options. The clean-lined oak frame features rounded contours a...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Sunday Bench Oak
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Sunday Bench, in Oak.
An Alexander & Ellis collection piece exclusively designed by Founder Oliver A-J.
Despite being great for any space, the bench...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Sunday Chair Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Chair was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Boucl...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Choux Armchair with Bayes Sunset Fabric and Natural Wood applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunday Stool Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Stool was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Boucl...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Voilier Armchair Made with Oak and Suede by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 84 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Daybed" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge!
Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Armchair Made with Iron, Textile and Brass Details
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vioski New Century Modern Palms Chair in Porpoise Gray
Located in Vernon, CA
The Palms II Chair looks simultaneously new and classic. The design won Seating of the Year from Interior Design magazine in 2004. Bright color brings out the classic side. In gray or black, the serious sophisticated side of the design shines. Hand crafted from the best materials; this chair will last a lifetime. You can select options for built-in solid wood legs or a metal swivel base in matte black or satin chrome. Customer’s own fabrics welcomed.
Designed by Jeff Vioski in 2004
Manufactured by VIOSKI. Winner of Interior Design magazine’s Seating of the Year award in 2004.
Fabric Shown: Maharam - Manner, color Porpoise. Comes in 44 other colors. 100% Polyester. Contact seller...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Leather, Polyester, Hardwood
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Orchid Purple
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Chair takes the idea of tufting to a new level of comfort. The chair is “made” of tufts over an elegant and sophisticated form. With the lean o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Chair Made with Lacquer and Suede by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identical among all those that fill each street, which makes each avenue different from the others. The traces present in the pieces of the Kensington collection represent the well defined lines of the facades of the houses in this neighborhood.
A chair that stands out for its magnificence, the Kensington chair...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Stool Made with Copper, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Citrus Yellow
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Chair takes the idea of tufting to a new level of comfort. The chair is “made” of tufts over an elegant and sophisticated form. With the lean o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm
3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm
With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm
Available in other configurations.
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration of life. This collection is characterized by the use of brass, a noble and sophisticated material, and the lacquered surfaces, which provide the piece with the representative shine of Art Deco. Pieces with voluptuous lines, but nevertheless comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection.
The Sublime modular sofa offers all the space you need to welcome your family and friends. A very comfortable and elegant best-seller, with fabric upholstery that can be customised according to your needs. The perfect versatile addition to your living room. The Sublime sofa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Persimmon Orange
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Chair takes the idea of tufting to a new level of comfort. The chair is “made” of tufts over an elegant and sophisticated form. With the lean o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chair Made with Oak, Leather and Velvet, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Velvet, Oak
Midcentury 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm
3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm
With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm
Available in other configurations.
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration of life. This collection is characterized by the use of brass, a noble and sophisticated material, and the lacquered surfaces, which provide the piece with the representative shine of Art Deco. Pieces with voluptuous lines, but nevertheless comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection.
The Sublime modular sofa offers all the space you need to welcome your family and friends. A very comfortable and elegant best-seller, with fabric upholstery that can be customised according to your needs. The perfect versatile addition to your living room. The Sublime sofa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair 'fauteuil 21', the Netherlands
Located in amstelveen, NL
Re-edition of the timeless 'fauteuil 21' chair. Unlimited quantities to order.
A design is only successful when a balance has been achieved between material, form, and use.
But t...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Ash
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Heritage Bench made with Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Heritage collection is based on the transition from the beginning of the Stylish Club brand to what it represents today: luxury, elegance and exclusivity. It is inspired by a her...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Triple Slat Bench Oval Leg Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D36 H16.5
Triple slat bench made with solid white oak slats that sits on oval pedestals. Pedestal bases are veneered in a wooden back whtie oak. Listing is for item pictured. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sunday Bench Walnut
Located in Plymouth, GB
The sunday bench, in walnut.
An Alexander & Ellis collection piece exclusively designed by Founder Oliver A-J.
Despite being great for any space, the ben...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Leather Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line 1968
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line Italy. Designed in 1968, current production. Esa is a hexagonal-shaped pouf which combines the essenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Counter Stool in Solid White Oak with Wool Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Baton stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted to o...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Modern Dining Chair in Solid White Oak with Wool Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Baton chair is a refined dining chair that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted to order in ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Choux Armchair with Bayes Sunshine Fabric and Natural Wood applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kluskens Haus Chair
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
Haus chair
Soft curves & straight lines create an effortless harmony of floating shapes. A gently angled, softly curved seat panel floats effortlessly above an architectural frame...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Unidos Bench in Pine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59 D17 H17
Handcrafted solid pine bench with oversized box joint dovetails. Item is very sturdy and is made to order by our in house artisans. Bench features cylinder fasteners a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Rope, Teak
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
S...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by midcentury Italian design. Upholstered in white crushed velvet. The sofa features a single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Its tight back ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Crest Sofa by Vintage on Point, Floor Model Sold, Custom Order Only
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W81 D42 H29
Handcrafted curved “Crest” sofa by vintage on point. We make this guy completely in house. Item is built of a solid alder interior frame with new foam and ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modern Dining Chair in Solid Blackened Oak with Wool Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Baton chair is a refined dining chair that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted to order in ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & black paint for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
Contemporary Ricard Chair, In Stock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ricard Chair is a combination of different forms coming together to create a sculpturally pleasing and very comfortable tall back chair. Made in Los Angeles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bristol Chair
Located in Manson, WA
This minimal chair is a great addition to any contemporary dining room, or living room. The Bristol chair features a curved crest rail, wedged-tenon join...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 120 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / seat height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Contemporary Iron Bench Upholstered in Linen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous iron two-seat bench with delicate wrapped knot detailing and pads at feet is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Standard bench ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Wooden Sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Wooden sofa with curved backrest, upholstered with a bouclette fabric.
Creation Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903F sideways footstool' in oiled walnut for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Choux Armchair with Bayes Carbon Fabric and Natural Wood Applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Teak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in teak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Rikke Frost 'Rf1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 sideways sofa' in oiled walnut for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Emma Chair in Tzalam Wood and Paper Cord Weave 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 bring to life through time-honored techniques.
Experience a new level of comfort and resilience with the Emma Chair, designed to withstand the test of time. Its ergonomic design ensures a pleasant seating experience, making it the perfect addition to a complete dining set...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
“Miel” Model, Mushroom, Available for Custom Orders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W23 D23 H16
Handcrafted in house our new Miel Mushroom features a heavy solid honey colored wood base. Item is custom made to your specifications, fabric and dimensions can all be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Pouf 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 48 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 1970s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
FS Flores Collection Ghost Drapery Armchairs, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury inspired pair of ghost drapery armchairs handcrafted with a durable metal frame wrapped in reed with a tight elegant form, from the 2023 FS Flores...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Lounge Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard lounge chair in fabric for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 120 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
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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