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
Tanoco Small Chair, in Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Small Chair, in Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Tanoco chairs are inspired by the midcentury architecture and interior design. With its long arches crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair 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 at ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Enzo Mari 'Tevere' Armchair in Naturally Stained Japanese Cedar for Hida
By Enzo Mari
Located in Glendale, CA
Enzo Mari 'Tevere' Armchair in Naturally Stained Japanese Cedar for Hida
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholst...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered Blue Bouclé White Details
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
Enzo Mari 'Po' Dining Chair in Darkly Stained Japanese Cedar and Steel for Hida
By Enzo Mari
Located in Glendale, CA
Enzo Mari 'Po' Dining Chair in Darkly Stained Japanese Cedar and Steel for Hida
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cultu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Toshiyuki Kita 'Biki' Swivel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Design Style Rattan Daybed or Lounger Chaise Longue
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian design style rattan daybed or lounge chaise longue.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on six square tapered legs.
Proudly made in the USA, each piece boasts traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC8 Outdoors Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC8 outdoors stool designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Goat stool by Studio Glustin At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Curved stool in leather and green tainted goat fur. 4 black lacquered metal feet and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on six square tapered legs.
Proudly made in the USA, each piece boasts traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, 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 architectu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of bouclette & light wood easy chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing pair of easy chairs with columns feet. You could order 1 or more pair (made on order) with the fabric you want. We propose the white fabric bouclette you see in the picture b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Handmade Mid Century Curved Verona Sofa
Located in London, GB
A combination of soft lines and unexpected design solutions. The curves combine harmoniously and gives a feeling of a balanced aesthetic. This collection was named after the city of ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of Two Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Mid Century Handmade Curved Amphora Armchair
By DESFORMA
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
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Handmade Exceptional Design Sculptural Safari sofa
Located in London, GB
Collection which provokes wild feelings inside. Fearless lines, striking shadows and unexpected decisions builds savage shapes. Everything in this collection represents wildness. Eve...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Made to Measure in Custom Gravity Sofa
Located in London, GB
Statuesque design of this collection represents dignity, calmness and stability. Still lines creates monumental shapes and gives a feeling of serenity. Every piece in this collection...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Silk, Upholstery
Julius Chair, Iron Lacquered Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, Iron Lacquered Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS iron chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like ir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Göteborg chair is Erik Gunnar Asplund’s poetic interpretation of Rationalist id...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Prisma Sofa by Augusto Betti Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1971 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
Materials: chrome-plated steel tubolar, wood, polyurethane foam, upholstery in wool-blend Kvadrat - different coulours available.
Prisma sofa was conceived by Augusto Betti in 1971, during lectures to his students in his hometown Faenza.
The geometric and rigorous shapes of the prism soften up to transform the polygon into an unmistakable ‘70s style soft and cozy sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
OW58 T-Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Ole Wanscher’s deep respect for materials, craftsmanship and function come to the fore on the OW58 T-Chair, relaunched in a loyal tribute to his original design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
BM0699 Asserbo Bench with Back in Dark Oil Stained Eucalyptus Wood *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
A sterling example of people-first design, Børge Mogensen’s Asserbo Bench demonstrates the Danish designer’s approach to function and form. Perfectly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan 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
Modern Leather Side Chair - Hair on Hide
Located in Westwood, NJ
the upholstered sling back and seat with nailhead decoration, the reverse with hair on hide leather, on turned and splayed legs.
Dimensions: 19.75" W x 23.5" D x 42" H
Seat heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Lacquer Woven Cane Wooden and Velvet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered woven wicker cane and black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet and velvet lounge armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Velvet, Wood
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil 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
Paus Armchair White Boucle by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The curved form and soft lines of the "Paus berjer" bring comfort and modern elegance to any space it occupies. Its wooden frame, upholstered with care, adds a touch of sophisticatio...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Prisma Armchair by Augusto Betti Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1971 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
Materials: chrome-plated steel tubolar, wood, polyurethane foam, upholstery in wool-blend Kvadrat - different coulours available.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Headlands Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Headlands lounge chair by Lawson-Fenning features a sculptural solid wood frame and upholstered cushions.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
CH23 Chair in Oak Soap 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
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Dining Chair for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and size. The measurements given apply to the chair without armrests. With armrests the chair measures 64cm width and 63cm depth. The bas...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Black Finish with Loke 7150 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
Bespoke Charles & Ray Eames Smoke Blue Leather EA219 Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs in the Soft Pad Group by Charles and Ray Eames. Their dignified aura makes them especially suited for ...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Lounge Chair Outdoor / Indoor in gray nautical rope "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor lounge chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a continuous steel bar folded to create legs and frames for the different com...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Chair for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, matt white painted, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Sea...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Seaweed 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
OW58 T-Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Sif 90 Pale Untreated Leather *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Ole Wanscher’s deep respect for materials, craftsmanship and function come to the fore on the OW58 T-Chair, relaunched in a loyal tribute to his original design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Stool, Cantilever, Danish Cord, Mid Century-Style, Hardwood, Woven, Hardwood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid Century inspired Rian Cantilever Stool made out of white oak hardwood and danish cord. Custom sizes available. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
CH53 Footstool in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner created the CH53 footstool in 1966 and it clearly demonstrates his passion for both craftsmanship and everyday functionality. With a solid wood frame and a hand-woven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Marco Zanuso Green Fabric Woodline Armchair by Cassina
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Woodline armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1964, relaunched in 2015.
Green fabric and black stained wood.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An armchair with a striking, rigorou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
CH25 Easy Chair in Oak 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
BM0700 Asserbo Backless Bench in Dark Oil Stained Eucalyptus Wood *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
A sterling example of people-first design, Børge Mogensen’s Asserbo Bench demonstrates the Danish designer’s approach to function and form. Perfectly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Teak 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
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 166cm or 190cm width. The three-seater is available in 238cm or 274cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
Cassin...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, the Alex Ottoman is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and light...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Mahogany 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 Beech Wood with Soft Black 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
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Wood with Soft North Sea 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
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Walnut, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired, hardwood and Danish weave dining or office chair. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing. Taking Rian to new heights. All the beauty and sophistication of our Rian collection realized in a new high back chair. Would be great at the end of your table or in front of your cantilever desk, you decide. Danish cord comes in three colors: Kraft, white and black. The Danish cord has the perfect amount of give which makes for a very comfortable seat. All of our pieces are made-to-order and fully customizable. Semigood products come with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser and is built to be passed down from generation to generation.
*This listing is for a Rian High Back Chair in Walnut with Natural Danish Cord.
Our Rian Cantilever collection was selected for the 2010 Design Biennial at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Hardwood cantilever frame with woven Danish cord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
DC Sculptural Walnut Bench by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing The DC Bench by Stamford Modern, a stunning addition to your home or office space. Crafted from solid walnut, this bench embodies elegance, durability, and timeless desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Cruz Dining Chair Outdoor by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outdoor version of the Cruz dining chair is made of solid teak featuring a cantilevered shape and matte black powder coated stretchers. The seat is upholstered.
Inspired by the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
CH23 Chair in 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
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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