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
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH36 Dining Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear to see in Hans J. Wegner’s CH36 dining chair. The clean and simple 1962 chair is as comfortable to sit in as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Blue Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
PK1 Chair with Stainless Steel Frame and Papercord Seat *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Poul Kjærholm was one of the star architects behind Danish Modern. With his functionalistic approach to furniture design, Kjærholm cultivated simplicity and lightness. Moreover, as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Oil Finish Wood Frame with Natural Papercord Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Designed by Morten Gøttler in 1997, the MG501 Cuba Chair captures contemporary design with its ideal balance of form and function, and nods to previous masters who experimented with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Settee Club Bench
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, The Alex Settee style of relaxed seating is created using a stainless steel, powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The de...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. KVADRAT DIVINA 3
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1966 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
Materials: polyurethane foam; slightly elastic fabric Kvadrat Divina 3
Upholstery available in different fabrics and colours. Pleas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Clay Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. QUERCIA
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1966 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
Brand-new outdoor version, developed thanks to Frassinago technical consultancy. Malitte outdoor is made of polyurethane for outdoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CH23 Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Barley Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH23 Chair in Oak Oil and Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH23 Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Seymour Chaise by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Seymour Chaise calls to the streamlined shapes of Art Deco train cars with a curved back support and soft corners. The bed sits atop a monolithic leg that is reminiscent of railr...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
CH25 Easy Chair in Oak Painted Black Finish with Black Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Wood Frame with Natural Color Cotton Webbing Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Designed by Morten Gøttler in 1997, the MG501 Cuba Chair captures contemporary design with its ideal balance of form and function, and nods to previous masters who experimented with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH36 Dining Chair in Beech Wood Painted Black with Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear to see in Hans J. Wegner’s CH36 dining chair. The clean and simple 1962 chair is as comfortable to sit in as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
PK1 Chair with Black Coated Steel Frame and Papercord Seat *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Poul Kjærholm was one of the star architects behind Danish Modern. With his functionalistic approach to furniture design, Kjærholm cultivated simplicity and lightness. Moreover, as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
CH25 Easy Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
E015 Embrace Lounge Chair in Oak w/ Loke 7150 Black Leather & Black Edging Strip
By EOOS
Located in Burlington, NJ
The E015 Embrace Lounge Chair was designed by EOOS for Carl Hansen & Søn in 2016. Made for relaxation, its soft cushions create added comfort. The Embrace Lounge Chair is part of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern.
The Alma chair is costumizable in different fabric option and wood finishiings.
In a piece that combines c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mario Bellini Cab 410 leather stool for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen sizes and material. Available sizes:
1. 48cm width x 51cm depth x 101cm height x 81cm seat height
2. 55cm width x 51cm depth x 101cm height x 68c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. GINOSTRA
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1966 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
Brand-new outdoor version, developed thanks to Frassinago technical consultancy. Malitte outdoor is made of polyurethane for outdoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Highland Wingback Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The highland wingback chair is a sculptural, wide-scale chair with a minimal metal base and down-wrapped seat cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
E016 Embrace Footstool in Oak with Loke 7150 Black Leather & Black Edging Strip
By EOOS
Located in Burlington, NJ
Austrian trio, EOOS, designed the E016 Embrace Footstool. The footstool radiates a casual elegance with its solid wood frame and soft, upholstered surface. Part of the Embrace series...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Studio Bench by Fabian Fischer, Germany 2023
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order Bench by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. Made in the tradition and quality of American Studio Craftsmanship. The price reflects the Bench made in Oak but can also be ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Smoked Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Soap Finish Wood Frame with Natural Papercord Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Designed by Morten Gøttler in 1997, the MG501 Cuba Chair captures contemporary design with its ideal balance of form and function, and nods to previous masters who experimented with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Gio Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly marries classic elegance with modern functionality. Its distinctive angled legs, ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Located in Durban, ZA
Meet Theo – a finely crafted dining/occasional chair blending artistry and functionality, going beyond a typical chair to be a meticulously designed masterpiece for daily living. Eve...
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, gunmetal, matt white, matt black or gold. Seat is available in leather or a huge variety of fabrics in different colors. Please get in touch.
Symbol of cutting-edge construction and avant-garde experimentation, Tulu is a stackable design chair designed in 1968 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama. Along with the Jano, LJin and Gaja chairs...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH25 Easy Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Weathered Philodendron Leaf Dining Chair in Solid Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Philodendron dining chair was hand-sculpted; be sure it's as comfortable as it is gorgeous! Each chair weighs about 40 pounds making it well suited for outdoor conditions, includ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Wood Frame with Black Color Cotton Webbing Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Designed by Morten Gøttler in 1997, the MG501 Cuba Chair captures contemporary design with its ideal balance of form and function, and nods to previous mas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mr. Jones Ottaman, Stained Oak and Dark bronze Details, Handcrafted by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Mr. Jones Ottaman, Stained Oak and Dark bronze Details, Handcrafted by Duistt
MR. JONES ottoman is a piece with classical influence with sleek design and details. It fits perfectly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft White Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
The Alma Chair is a costumizable chair, where you can choose the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Beige
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Swedish Modern Style Sheepskin Footstool / Ottoman, Beige
Contemporary organic form tri-pod stool or ottoman. New comfortable foam cushioning and beige genuine shearling...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Moon Armchair Right-Armed Tile Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
MOON brings together a visually striking and paradigm-breaking design, seamlessly integrating a coffee table and an armchair along the same aesthetic lines. This unique armchair not ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Niguel Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel lounge chair is a French inspired design with a sculptural solid wood frame and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Sna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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