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
Beautiful Oswald Haerdtl Style Modernist Armchairs, Backhausen, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful armrest chairs, commissioned by Sir Terence Conran for the boutique hotel Guesthouse Vienna. This chair bases on the legendary coffee house chair by the Viennese architect Oswald Haerdtl. For recreational reasons the petite 1950s chairs were updated for a more comfortable seating. From recent production, manufactured by an established traditional Viennese cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lina Bo Bardi Armchair Bola de Latao
Located in Houston, TX
Lina Bo Bardi, born Achillina Bo, was an Italian-born Brazilian modernist architect. A prolific architect and designer, she devoted her working life, most of it spent in Brazil, to p...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Ricard Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Los Angeles.
SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER LOVESEAT. THREE LOVESEATS SHOWN. FINAL SALE.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rupert Bevan Harp Stacking Chair
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
An elegant stacking chair inspired by classic Danish design, each chair is handcrafted in our Shropshire workshop, made in solid oak with solid brass rods and available in four diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
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
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand harmonious simplicity of the brazilian music...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
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
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood France - 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood, France - 2024. Available now.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
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
Contemporary Ricard Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Los Angeles.
SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER LOVESEAT. THREE LOVESEATS SHOWN. FINAL SALE.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael 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 ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
Oscar Chair, Upholstered in a Special Bouclé, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Chair, Upholstered in a Special Bouclé, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar chair allures for its sen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern armchairs newly upholstered in a premium, ivory, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Quality handmade beech frames, traditional sprung seat, feather / fibre loose seat ...
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs 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
Mushroom Ottoman in Mist Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Mist" curly boucle fabric. Mist is a muted tone composed of a blend of gray-blue-green tones, leaning more towards one of these colo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
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
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
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair - Smoked Oak Frame - Luna Fabric 04204
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Flint Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flint is a generously proportioned chair that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted solid har...
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
Mid Century Wingback Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegantly slender, this mid-century lounge chair boasts a sculptural design reminiscent of delicate wings. Its high back, adorned with meticulous boucle tufting, emanates relaxation ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Julius Small Chair, in Light Bronze by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Small Chair, Brass Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS small chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Julius Chair, in Polished Brass, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, in Polished Brass, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt.
The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as polished br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt.
The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Salvador Dali Vis-à-Vis De Gala Sofa for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in solid wood.
Traditional upholstery with conical springs and cinches.
White cotton interior lining.
Wooden socket lined with po...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Soriana 3 seater sofa and chaise longue by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina NEW
Located in Stavenisse, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
In 1970 the Soriana was awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize solidifying its standing as a style icon. Defined by its...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tiger Art Gaulino Limited Edition Armchair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tiger Art Gaulino Limited Edition Armchair by Oscar Tusquets
Chair in ash wood with dark stained and varnished patina and a natural leather seat. Se...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Horn Armchair Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
It was inspired by the ram motif, the symbol of Anatolian handcraftsmanship. The upper part of the product, which is specially woven entirely by hand, brings the Horn armchair to a u...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Natural Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern swivel chairs upholstered in natural sheepskin. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
The ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table. They all feature sand brush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Orsini Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini barstool is made with a solid brass spun base that features rounded feet and an upholstered seat. Shown here in matte black.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed an...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill Stained in different Color
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
The Ulm Stool (German: Ulmer Hocker), a timeless masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design, was created in 1954 by Max Bill, the first rector of the renown...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Birch
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 cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Cantabria Modular
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W124 D64.25 H28.5 SW118 SD21 SH17 (first picture)
Ottoman W32 D32 H16 SW30 SD30 SH16
Single W31 D31 H28.5
Handcrafted in house, The Cantabria modular features interchangeable waln...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
In order to celebrate Duistt 10 years special landmark, Duistt releases the redesigned of Julius Dining Chair, originally designed in 201...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Hawk Bank Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Hawk is a complementary seating element with a unique weaving process, brought to life with the modern interpretation of the hawk motif... The bench that comes to life in the Khana c...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Kros Pouf Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Kros Pouf, which has a modern design created by the combination of geometric forms, was designed as a complementary and eye-catching product in residences and various areas, as a str...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its deep padded barrel backrest and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is a nod to classic cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Crystal White Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its off-white leather, deep padded barrel backrest, and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Modern Brown Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sleek, Cuba Brown leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with clear acrylic side panels that give the illusion of flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Black Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. This chair features a sleek, onyx black leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A seamless blend of classic design and modern comfort. Crafted with sumptuous, caramel-colored Cuba Brown leather, this chair exudes a rich, inviting vibe that beckons you to sit and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Blue Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. It showcases a sleek and updated Chateau Blue leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Dank Storage Pouffe Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
While the original leather cover is located on the upper part of the pouf, the handcrafted woven details on its body refer to Anatolian motifs in harmony with the general design lang...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Black and White Cowhide and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a modern vintage-western feel, featuring luxe lucite acrylic sides and a black and white cowhide seat and back. A unique combination of materials makes this piece a true stateme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
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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