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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s.
This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,223 Sale Price
30% Off
Ubald Klug De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Modular Sofa, Set of 2, Sienna Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofa, a truly iconic and distinctive seating landscape, was designed by Swiss creative Ubald Klug in 1973 for the luxury leather manufacturer De Sede. Presente...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Luciano Frigerio 'Can Can' Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A significant and impressive 'Can Can' sectional sofa system, designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s. This expansive modular set is a superb example of ambitious Italian design fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style.
They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly desirable and stylish Set of Six vintage dining chairs from the iconic Austrian manufacturer, Thonet, sourced directly from Europe. This complete set features four armless s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather for B&B Italia, 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world-ren...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina chaise longue LC4 cowhide sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Extra Large Mid-Century De Sede Style Leather Patchwork Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century natural leather patchwork ottoman in the style of Dutch manufacturer De Sede. A dense and attractive ottoman that doubles as a comfortable seat or a stylish accent piece....
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
A.R. Cordemeyer Cleopatra Daybed for Auping w/ House of Hackney Fabric, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential piece of Dutch Mid-Century design, this "Cleopatra" daybed was designed in the 1950s by A.R. Cordemeyer for the Royal Auping company. Celebrated for its minimalist e...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A true icon of 20th-century design – this original Wassily Chair (Model B3), designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–26 and produced by Gavina (Italy) in the 1960s, is a rare and highly co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.
Overall D...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s
By Hugo de Ruiter, Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his rare and exceptionally comfortable "Model 760" three-seater sofa, designed by Hugo de Ruiter for the internationally respected Dutch maker Leolux, is a standout piece of Mid-Cent...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D
Seat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Easy with Carved Oak Base and Armrests attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool brutalist style Lounge chair in carved white oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf made around 1970. Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for combining the mid...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model 1518 Large Club Chair in Chestnut Leather, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair model 1518 by Fritz Hansen made in the large 1930-early 1940s. The model is a classic and found in Fritz Hansen early 1940's catalogs....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather
Rare Marenco 1st Ed cognac leather sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Marenco (1st Ed.) cognac leather sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
Mario Marenco, in collaboration with the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Gray Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifica...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare loveseat, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo in the early 1950s, belongs to the celebrated Perla series—an iconic seating design of the Italian Modern ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
4 Pieces Available
Measurements :
Height: 78 cm
Width: 70 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat Height : 45 cm
Please do not he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production.
Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2000-S Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The LC3 implements the logic of modernity sepa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set.
Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak fra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Set of Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon
The "Meribel Chair" was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a chalet project in the ski resort of Méribel in the French Alp...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Rush
1950s Foil Label Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four (4) early production DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chairs by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller with earlier years foil label (1951 to 1956). These are collectors items s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960's Modern Sabre Legs Mahogany Slipper Chairs In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1960's mid-century modern sabre legs mahogany slipper chairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 2015
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Expertly Restored - Japanese Tendo Mokko "Heron" Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant and charming 1940s- pair of lounge chair in the style of Alfred Christensen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Wooden armrest accents in nat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s – Set of 8
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 29.3” x W 24” x D 18” x SH 17.5”
Set of 8 Danish dining chairs, designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, made of solid pine wood with curved backrest. Very ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved beech. Nice slim elegant sculptural si...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Warren Platner for Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp matching pair of lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll Associates. They feature bronzed steel frames and neutral beige tweed upholstery. All original...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s, "Razorblade" Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This listing the price is for 6 chair. We do offer a set of 10 and the set of 4 in another listing.
Crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, by Nyrup Møbelfabrik and by Henning Kjærnul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1960s, "Razorblade" Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This listing the price is for 10 chairs. We do offer a set of 6 and the set of 4 in another listing.
Crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, by Nyrup Møbelfabrik and by Henning Kjærnu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
French table/bench solid wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 51.2"w x 19.7"d x 18.5"h
Material: Chiseled solid oak
France c1960's
VNT1738
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and rare 1940s sofa or bench by Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of Copenhagen. The piece has the Maker's mark underneath. The dimensions of the sofa are bit unusua...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer II" rocking chair, designed for Rosenthal Einrichtung, Germany, 1974. Reupholstered in brown leather. The beech frame shows light wear consistent with age. Dim...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Cassina Maralunga Black Leather 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 27.5” x W 68” x D 35” x SH 18”
Italian black leather 2-seater sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Maralunga from 1970s with practical foldable headrest. In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa.
The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s, "Razorblade" Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This listing the price is for 4 chair in blue fabric. We do offer a set of 10 and the set of 6 in another listing.
Crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, by Nyrup Møbelfabrik and by ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Petit Repos Pair of French Lounge Chairs Votre Maison
Located in Chicago, IL
Gullerme et Chambron or Guillerme and Chambron pair of extraordinary French vintage circa 1950 Petite Repos high back lounge chairs in solid oak with the typical characteristic finge...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish 1940s Large Club Chair Model 1518 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the early 1940's as model 1518 by Fritz Hansen. This model chair seen in Fritz Hansen's 1942 catalog is superbly comfortable w...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller (up to 14)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing very minimal wear to arm that we can polish out if reque...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
Wonderful Danish Mid-Century Modern two-seater banana sofa in yellowish velvet fabric. This sofa represents the transition period between...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair Eero Aarnio Rattan Elephant Boot Lounge Chairs, 1960-1970
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of woven rattan " Elephant Boot " lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland.
Manufactured in Hong Kong. Most likely imported by Stendig.
Circa 1960-1970. Overall great or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Collectible Design Art Deco Revival Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lacquered Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural lounge chair featuring a bold architectural silhouette with scroll armrests in polished black lacquer. The backrest is upholstered in rich black velvet, creating depth a...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer
Cini Boeri 'Taboga' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1976
By Cini Boeri
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Taboga' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1976.
Designed in 1976. New, current production. Price noted is for a Taboga in fabric upholstery T5.
Taboga armchair was designed by Ci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$3,789 / item
1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman, Black Iron, Kravet Beligan Linen
Located in Miami, FL
One 1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman, black Iron frame and legs with wooden ball feet, newly reupholstered in Kravet 100% Beligan Linen. Matching Sofa available.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool France 50s
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage “Berger” Stool by Charlotte Perriand – Solid Mahogany
The “Berger” stool by Charlotte Perriand originates from the 1950s and is an authentic piece by the renowned designer. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
Seat is covered in Promenade Kafkaïenne...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,314 / item
Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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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