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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in 1973/2011.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Stool, II
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman with ebonized mahogany, with an X stretcher form, boxed upholstered seat, and brass cap feet.
Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x 18" H
Shown in Draper Perfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion.
Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cement
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with graphic velvet back and seat. Around the dining table,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style brown leather club chair. Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted bench. This bench is shown in walnut with brass detailing.
Measures: 12" W x 48" L x 18" H
Hand made in Los Angeles, California.
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron. Comfortable purple armchair.
One-armed leather chair provides comfortable seating with a side table of its own.
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Organic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Brass Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior and exterior and is accented with nailhead trim accents. It rests on a 5 prong base. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
ELO Armchair and Footstool Set for Indoor and Outdoor Use by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
ELO armchair paired with stool to create a chaise for outdoor terrace or poolside.
The ELO chair is designed to provide a different experience for the user's back rest inspired by the shape of stretching and gymnastics equipment...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Various Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip.
The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950s Boomerang Design Style Bouclé Fabric Curved Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Boomerang design style beige bouclé fabric curved sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
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 ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
German Handmade Bench Made of Oak, Coated Steel and Handwoven Jute Belts
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The bench is made of a filigree construction of powder-coated steel. On this construction rests a frame of solid, lacquered oak tree, which is covered with handwoven stripes of fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. This listing is for a 41.125" long Rian Cantilever Bench in Walnut with Kraft Danish Cord....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
American walnut.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author.
Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood.
Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos.
Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle chair has since its introduction in 2013 being well received by end-consumers as well as interior architects. Due to its appealing design, outstanding comfort and unique c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Modern Mid Century Organic Curved Amphora Couch Prolonged
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 European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Thin Frame Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin metal base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Emma chair without armrests designed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench with Cushion 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
Charlotte Perriand Set of Twelve Berger and Meribel Wood Stools by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of twelve stools model Meribel and Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
American walnut, natural oak and oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modular ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Flint Sofa Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flint Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted solid...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Custom "Warren" Sofa by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
New to the foley&cox HOME custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather wrap ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble
12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard
Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Paper
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cement
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
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
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Natural oak.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author.
Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood.
Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos.
Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered in Outdoor Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Foil Daybed is a luxury daybed. Are you looking for a modern sofa whose design won’t perish over time? You found it. Foil’s ergonomic structure and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Contemporary Chaise Longue by Hessentia Upholstered with Off-White Bouclè Fabric
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Inspired by the legendary 1970s, Denver has a shape whose design is clearly visible from the side. The chaise longue is composed of two elements: the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set/6 Modern Sigmara Dining Chairs, Straw Oak Cork, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Sigmara Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Wooden chair in American Oak upholstered in cork fabric. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Straw, Cork
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Oak Wood, Chapo Creation, France
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the model S31-B designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid oak wood. This stool also (could work) works w...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Britta Maj
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman upholstered in Marimekko "Britta Maj". Cotton-linen blend fabric, designed by Liselotte Watkins inspired by her grandmothers, Britta and Maj. Neap...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Unikko Beige
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman upholstered in Marimekko "Unikko" (Unikko, meaning "Poppy" in Finnish. 100% cotton fabric, designed by Maija Isola in 1964. Features poppy flowers...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Blue Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
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
Mushroom Ottoman in Blush Pink Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a light pink colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Contemporary and comfortable lines fo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Lc1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Wood Chair by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, c...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Loounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Roomy and inviting, Cab Lounge is a restatement of the Cab chair concept. Nothing short of a masterpiece of craftsmanship, the Cab Lounge armchair is perfectly suited to both residential or contract use. The leather upholstery fits the tubular steel frame like an exquisitely tailored garment, complementing the curves, in a perfect symbiosis between the structural and the organic. The eleven leather sections, hand-stitched and fitted with four zipper closures, undergo fourteen hand-executed processes before they are complete. Fitted with a reclining mechanism, the five-spoke base sets off the entire chair, while the ergonomically correct design renders it extraordinarily comfortable; the care taken in the details is without equal.
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About the designer:
Mario Bellini is an architect and designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are in the permanent design collection of the New York MoMA, which dedicated to him a personal retrospective in 1987. He was editor of Domus magazine (1985-1991). He has designed countless art, design and architecture exhibitions over the years, both in Italy and abroad: among the latest those at Palazzo Reale with Giotto's masterpieces (2016) and - at the Milanese Museo del '900 - the one dedicated to Margherita Sarfatti (2018-2019). In 2015 the Milan Triennale awarded him the Gold Medal for his career in architecture and in 2017 dedicated a retrospective exhibition to him. The same exhibition that will be organized again in Moscow in March 2019. Since 1991 he is Royal Honorary Designer of RDI. Since the 1980’s Mario Bellini, dedicating himself almost entirely to architecture, has designed numerous kinds of buildings including the Portello Trade Fair district in Milan, the Villa Erba Exhibition and Convention Centre in Cernobbio (Como), the Tokyo Design Centre in Japan, the Natuzzi America Headquarters in the United States, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, the Deutsche Bank Headquarters in Frankfurt, the City History Museum of Bologna, the Department of Islamic Art at the Louvre in Paris, the new Milan Convention Centre - the largest in Europe - and in Rome-Fiumicino the new international Airterminal T3 has been completed, while the new Headquarters Generali Group in Trieste has just been inaugurated. Projects currently underway are the New Polytechnic School of Genoa (2006-2020), a vast hotel and residential development on Virgin Gorda...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
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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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