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
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Moustache Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous 1950’s French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache Model
This is a great looking 1950’s moustache model. The original deep caramel colour has ages and been preserved beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional in the 1980s. Great flowing lines with signature disc bases and thick lucite center support. Fabric is origi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Expertly Restored - Brazilian Leather Stool MP-41 Series by Percival Lafer
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
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Old English Hepplewhite Style Courting Bench in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A highly decorative, classic Old English bench in mahogany with a classical print fabric seat cushion and gold detailing. In great shape for it's age.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa 1980, is a masterpiece of mid-century modernist luxury and craftsmanship. The piece’s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three 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. This mode...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set for Wiener Werkstätte, Multicolor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Hopfer's innovative Castell modular ottoman system showcases the designer's revolutionary approach to functional furniture for Wiener Werkstätte. These two interlocking pieces f...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1980's Vladimir Kagan design for Directional swivel lounge chairs, the chairs were purchased from the original owner who got them from the Vladimir Kagan showroom in ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Postmodern 'Tokyo' dining chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980's. Black powder coated tubular metal frames with a contrasting natural wood seat and finished with a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
DeSede DS 2030 Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Eichenberger, 1979
Located in Bern, CH
Hans Eichenberger DS 2030 low-backed leather Lounge Chair & matching Ottoman. Produced by DeSede, Switzerland. Black leather with with chromed steel base. A timeless Swiss design cla...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rounded Silhouette Sofa In Ebony Wood Back & Eggplant Velvet By Jose Castro
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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Walnut Wood, New Boucle Tweed, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of Swedish furniture design from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the essen...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood
Beautiful and comfortable sofa in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a pair of chairs available also. Gillon's ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Gerard van den Berg Style Tufted Leather Sofa, Natural Cognac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playfully curved three-seater sofa in the distinctive style of renowned Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg, embodying the spirited essence of Mid-Century Modern design. Hand-selected...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former Thonet factory located in Poland. These chairs represent the enduring legacy of Mi...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Maralunga, an icon of Italian design, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is one of the most beloved pieces in modern furniture history.
Its soft, organic lines an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist decorative back, throne-like oak chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf. These chairs have a solid oak frame with an undulating decorative design theme and original red and g...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Oak Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Oak, Original Vinyl , Steel Vase
This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with ottoman, c.1970’s, embodies the iconic Eames-inspired de...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Trio of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant trio of mid-century bar stools, designed by Danish furniture maker Eric Buch, showcases the sculptural refinement and ergonomic sensibility that define his work. Crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofa Italian Cesare Lacca curved Italy 1950s wooden feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Móveis Cimo, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige velvet and wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29....
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Marble
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall Dimensions (inches)...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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.
Reupholst...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved 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. This model is...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Custom 1980s Curved Loveseats for Classic Gallery Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking pair of custom-made 1980s loveseats showcases the era’s signature sculptural forms with softly contoured, wave-like silhouettes. Upholstered in a textured cream fabric,...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
"Tentazione" Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
"Tentazione," Model 685, a striking three-seat sofa, represents a significant work by the acclaimed designer Mario Bellini from the 1970s for Cassina. This piece exemplifies the cele...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s.
Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Cassina chaise longue LC4 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
$3,288 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish cast...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede 'DS-1025' Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Cerdá, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chairs produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s.
Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 28.0"...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair in Walnut Circa 1960s Organic Modern
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural lounge chair constructed of walnut and fabric by engineering architect Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associates. Embracing an Organic Modern aesthetic with graceful arms of s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, 1960s – French Modernist Design, Collaboration with Charlotte Perriand
This is a vintage daybed crafted in the 1960s by the skilled French furnit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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
$3,231 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist decorative back, throne-like oak chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf. These chairs have solid oak frames with an undulating decorative design theme and dusty rose velvet ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$7,284 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Bench by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench.
Design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher KG Germany.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Solid rosewood and original rosewood ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 Libellula chairs in dark brown leather, by G.Carini, for Planula, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 6 Libellula chairs in original dark brown leather, designed by G. Carini for Planula, Italy, 1970s
The “Libellula” chairs embody the visual lightness and refined rigor of 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Poul Henningsen Snake Chairs, Model PH-501 in chrome and full black leather
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant pair of Poul Henningsen Snake Chairs, model PH-501, manufactured by Poul Henningsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Beautiful flowing lines of chrome-plated steel with a full black lea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Category
Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Libellula chairs in dark brown leather, by G. Carini for Planula, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Libellula chairs in original dark brown leather, designed by G. Carini for Planula, Italy, 1970s
The “Libellula” chairs embody the visual lightness and refined rigor of 1970s Italia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Crafted in Danish pine in the 1970s, this lounge chair stands as a quietly light hearted yet imposing piece, its patina warm and luminous. The grain of the wood follows a graceful pa...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Afra & Tobia Scarpa In Style Coronado Divano Modulare 1970 Design Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Divano Modulare Anni ’70 nello stile Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Coronado Style
Elegante e confortevole divano modulare angolare degli anni ’70, ispirato al celebre modello Coronado diseg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Johannes Andersen made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark
Set of eight dining chairs with a sculptural style about them, consisting of six dining chairs and two original armchairs. The armchai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa
By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
USA, Circa 1970s
White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Measures: 90.25"W x 3...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate
Classic Danish Midcentury Three-Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines by one of the early Danish iconic designers made around early between 1945 and 1950. Backrest and seat nice and firm and frame raised on Cuban mahogany...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech, Mahogany
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
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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