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
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
Located in Portland, OR
Three-seater sofa with solid teak frame by Grete Jalk. New cushions upholstered in a dead stock windowpane check brown and ivory linen. Excellent condition overall, frame retaining o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Teak
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Chaise Rocking Chair 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
1960's Danish Bertil Fridhagen Teak Sofa In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern Bertil Fridhagen teak and velvet upholstery sofa, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet velvet with some wear to the teak due to age and use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Teak
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
$3,820 / item
Barbara Barry For Baker Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large modern slipper chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, beautiful craftsmanship and quality, the legs have been newly black lacquered and the chairs have bee...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
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
MCM Italian Sofa, Verde Green Mohair
Located in Houston, TX
A large 115" wide MCM Italian sofa. This beautiful vintage sofa frame with curved and sinuous back has been professionally reupholstered with new padding and a sumptuous mossy green ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Set of 8 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 8 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool, made in the 1970s. These chairs have a really strong impression that pairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine
Pair of John Dickinson Inspired Etruscan Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Etruscan club chairs covered in a white patent leather with wooden legs and an Ivory craquelure finish.
Each chairs has age related wear which only enhances the beauty of the...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
$22,000 / set
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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of 20th century modernist wood low chairs or stools 1950 french design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French hand-made
Pair of 20th century modernist low chairs
Wood low chairs or stools design
Modernist french handmade design
Original very good condition
Seat height 43 cm
Tota...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
1950’s Vintage Carlo De Carli Dining Side Chair - 1 of 8
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo De Carli Dining Side Chair - 1 of 8 Available.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back & Fine Bouclé Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and luxurious sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and dramatic design. It features a plush, upholstered seat for superior comfort. The sofa is defined by a continuous ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Danish Designer, Sectional Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric sectional sofa likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 117.0"W x 91.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.0"
Arm He...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and black-lacquered iron sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 100.0"W x 33.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 15.25"
Arm Hei...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2406-C Lounge Chair 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
Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair from the late Art Deco early midcentury era. Strong statement piece for any room despite modest proportions. Super charming. raised on mahogany le...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Brown FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Harvey Probber-Style Pair Parsons Stools / Benches
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist pair of upholstered stools in the style of Harvey Probber, circa 1960s.
Austere and rectilinear in form, these stools are the perfect ottomans in front of lounge chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed sofa designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 52.5"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, cord, and fabric chaise longue designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1949.
Present example was exhibited at Galería Millan, in the exhibi...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Plywood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan slipper or lounge chairs likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dry cracks present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
W...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Milo Baughman Tub Chaise 1995
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman tub chaise, circa 1995. Professionally restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt “Teddy” (burnt orange) alpaca-wool.
Details
- Designer: Milo Baughman
- Date: c. 1995
- ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Walnut Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Moreno ottoman by Lawson-Fenning. The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,297 / item
Mario Bellini CAB Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1970s - Oxblood/Red, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Round Rock, TX
Designed in the 1970s by Mario Bellini, the CAB lounge chair is a study in Italian modernism.
Manufactured by Cassina, each chair is constructed from a tubular steel frame, entirel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Selig Swivel Lounge Chairs 1965
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Selig Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1965
Pair of mid-century swivel lounge chairs by Selig, 1965. Restored and reupholstered in Italian cotton velvet with oiled walnut swivel bases. ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$8,600 / set
Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Scratching and other wear present to wood consisten...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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
$2,333 / item
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Wear consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and inviting armchair is a study in soft, sculpted form. It features a plush, generously upholstered seat and backrest designed for superior comfort. The chair's most di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Tito Agnoli Mid-Century Green Coffee Table in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian organic coffee or side table fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French Riviera style side table was designed by Tit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
set of architectural dining chairs by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of six dining chairs designed by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium, in the 1970s. Produced for only a short time, they are now hard to find. The chairs have a strong, architectural ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This comfortable and modern sofa is a study in streamlined design and understated elegance. It features a plush, upholstered seat and back, the contours of which are gracefully outli...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger.
- Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program
- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
- Dismantleable furnit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of comfortable Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in solid oak and body reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and light-grey fabric sofa designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 78.5"W x 27.75"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Ar...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Side Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and green fabric side chairs designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 18.5"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern "Razorblade" Lounge Chair, by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Mid-century Danish lounge chair, razorblade model crafted by Henning Henry Kjærnulf, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian design. Made from solid oak, this piece was creat...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Sofa for Arflex 1958
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Sofa for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy.
New, current production. Price noted is for a sofa upholstered in fabric group T6.
We are at the end of the ‘50s: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,312 / item
Engens Fabriker, Chaise Longue, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and green velvet chaise longue produced by Engens Fabriker, Örkelljunga, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and stained oak lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Likely reupholstered at some point in history, vintag...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Black 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, black wood frames with cane, chromed steel. Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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