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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Chateau Blue Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A piece that effortlessly elevates any room with its classic charm and superior craftsmanship. Designed with an uncluttered and sophisticated silhouette, this chair not only serves a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Horn Armchair Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
It was inspired by the ram motif, the symbol of Anatolian handcraftsmanship. The upper part of the product, which is specially woven entirely by hand, brings the Horn armchair to a u...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Black Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A piece that effortlessly elevates any room with its classic charm and superior craftsmanship. Designed with an uncluttered and sophisticated silhouette, this chair not only serves a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage-Style Cuba Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is perfect for your den, library, or living room.
Color variation is common and accept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Onyx Black Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted of luxurious top-grain leather in simple black, this stylish and comfortable chair is perfect for your den, library, or living room.
Color variation is common and acceptable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Chateau Blue Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted of luxurious top-grain leather in a wonderful blue hue, this stylish and comfortable chair is perfect for your den, library, or living room.
Color variation is common and acc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Comb Coffee Table Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
This unique coffee table , combining natural materials with a minimalist interpretation , was designed with inspiration from the comb symbol in Anatolian rug motifs .
While it carri...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Oscar Wood Sofa, in Satin Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like Niemeyer once said “Curves make up the entire U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric
A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer, architect and artist, Mathieu Matégot (191...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Daumiller Armchair for GUBI in Brown/Black Pine
By Gubi, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Glendale, CA
Daumiller Armchair for GUBI in Brown/Black Pine.
Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller Armchair reflects designer Rainer Daumiller’s lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer, architect and artist, Mathieu Matégot (191...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
COUCH in solid teak. Outdoor / indoor. Mid-20th Century style
Located in East Hampton, NY
The outdoor/indoor couch is designed in the style of mid-century modern furniture, instead of the typically blocky and uncomfortable designs available. The muscular stance and robust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
ROCKING ARMCHAIR in solid teak for indoor-outdoor Mid-20th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Rocking chair is based on a Mid-20th century design by John Stuart for Widdocomb as a replacement for those purchased by the customer’s grandparents in the 1950s. It is designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Le Jeune Upholstery Hansen Lounge Chair Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Hansen Lounge Chair Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery HANSEN Mid-century Modern style C4.923 showroom model chair. The chair is medium sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
12 Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Mad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Ginga Leather Armchair, Solid Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Solid Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ200 Chair in Japanese Cedar and Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ200 chair in Japanese Cedar and upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Upholstery
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ201 Dining Chair in Japanese Cedar for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ201 dining chair in Japanese Cedar for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cultu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1960's 1970's Sports Car Inspired McQueen Armchair Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
MacQueen Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by 1960's and 1970's sports cars, this armchair has beautiful de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Beech & Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in beech & upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
KENA lounge, Rough Black Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Ambiguity between the two forms of creativity, art and design, was a popular conversation during Mid-20th century.
Dedicated to the design language of that era, the Kena Collection ...
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Polyester
Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The bench features a high-quality, deep brown tuft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of luxury and comfort for your dining space. Crafted with a sleek wooden frame of high-quality American walnut, this chair exudes sophistication. The wood has a hand-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of luxury and comfort for your dining space. Crafted with a sleek wooden frame of high-quality American walnut, this chair exudes sophistication. The wood has a hand-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Walnut & Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in walnut & upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Walnut for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Beech for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Oak & Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in oak & upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sunday Daybed 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 Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in hou...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Red Dennie Chair by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One collection has relaunched the easy chair, Dennie, which was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool a...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery HOLLYWOOD S8.923 Sofa showroom model. This sofa is built...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Beech for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cultu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Beech for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting ic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Oak Dining Chair for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered oak dining chair for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Walnut Dining Chair for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered walnut dining chair for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cultu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Oak for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' semi-arm dining chair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Bench in Walnut for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD281' bench in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Beech Dining Chair for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered beech dining chair for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cultur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Modernist Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Curved Amphora Corner Sofa
Located in London, GB
Collection which was inspired by the Neolithic period. A period which began 12.000 years ago. The Amphora Collection fallows shapes of an amphora. The grace and elegance of this hist...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' semi-arm dining chair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Beech for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD21' semi-arm dining chair in beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Dining Chair in Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' dining chair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Dining Chair in Walnut and Upholstery for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' dining chair in walnut and upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Dining Chair in Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' dining chair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Dining Chair in Oak and Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' dining chair in oak and upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Upholstery
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut, oak or mahogany frames, fabric backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Black Gaulino Chair Oscar Tusquets
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Solid ash lacquered in black with seat inn black hide
Set of four.
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010.
Gaulino chair which, de...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Sculptural Curved Verona Corner sofa
Located in London, GB
A combination of soft lines and unexpected design solutions. The curves combine harmoniously and gives a feeling of a balanced aesthetic. This collection was named after the city of ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Sculptural Curved Verona Armchair
Located in London, GB
A combination of soft lines and unexpected design solutions. The curves combine harmoniously and gives a feeling of a balanced aesthetic. This collection was named after the city of ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Item available on order (please consider the production lead time of 13-14 weeks). The price is dependent on the chosen material.
This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61 and is inspired by the French locality much loved by the designer and architect. The stool-table stands out for the honesty of its simple shape and for the concrete expression of its material and function.
Tabouret Méribel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Post Modern Elefante Armchair II velvet fabric Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elefante Armchair II is the younger brother of the renowned and award-winning Elefante armchair. This is an edition with elegant and comfortable shapes that fit into a space of refin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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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