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 Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Shell Dining Chairs by Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of molded plywood dining chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller. These feature beautifully grained ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs
By Steven Chase 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs Commission, Reupholstered with cotton fabric, seat and back pillows down filled
Dimensions:
28.50" high
38.50" deep
40" wide...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Brazilian modern Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' lounge chair with ottoman in brown leather, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern lounge chair has been reupholstered and leather straps ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set o
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1970s. The sleek chrome frames elegantly support the vibrant o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Circular Round Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular swivel lounge chair. Although we do like the added skirt we feel it would be more modern with it removed. This chair will need to...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sensational Pair Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair Vladimir Kagan sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original purple ultra-suede with some signs of wear-cleaning recommended. They measure 31"t x 31...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Camel Velvet
Located in Providence, RI
Serpentine sofa attributed to the late Vladimir Kagan. Upholstery is replaced in a Camel velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of 12 Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A hard to find set of twelve dining chairs from the South of France. Natural washed oak finish on trestle based chairs with inset rush seats, sometimes referred to as the Brutalist ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Alu Group Recliner Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely cool and comfortable piece despite the wear. We're selling this piece in its original...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
"Blade Arm" Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: an ultra-rare "Blade Arm" chair and ottoman set designed by the incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This architecturally stunning se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate, elaborately twisted hand forged hourglass frame with a decorative central stretcher and beautifully scrolled fe...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pierre Paulin White Leather "Pumpkin" Sofa for Ligne Roset, 2008
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, sleek and super comfy "Pumpkin" sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in original, supple white leather. Paulin originally came up with this design for the private apartments of...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Restored Baumritter Lounge Chair With New Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Classic mid century modern easy chair in a walnut finish that makes an incredible accent piece in the living room. Gorgeous lines with a spindle frame and sculpted arms give a delica...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather.
Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped fabric in presentable condition. The cushions are still soft and the sofa is very...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish iron bench was recently made by skilled European craftsmen using traditional iron working techniques. It features gracefully curved legs and a central stretcher ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950's. Restored and also have new black leather.
The Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese is a classic p...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1970s Whitaker Furniture Oak with Cane Back and Leatherette Seat Bar Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A set four (4) 1970s Whitaker Furniture Oak and Cane Back with Leatherette Seat Bar Stools in good vintage condition. Measure 17" in width X 19" in depth and 41" in height. Seat hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Oak
Early Pkw-1 Pivoting K-Wire Dowel Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 2000
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century dining chairs were designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States during the 1960s. This set includes eight chairs, each ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelindustri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured by Brande Møbelindustri in Denmark circa the 1960s. These dining chairs feature a black leather upholstery...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut and vinyl sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s. This magnificent piece of furniture boasts sleek black vinyl upholstery, and w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
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
Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. The hand f...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style leather upholstered armchair with a floating headrest, with vintage style aniline top grade brown leather with a tub back form, cushion seat and raised on sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Spanish Iron Bench with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. Handmade b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Ico Parisi Cassina "814", Italy, 1963
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ico Pairisi for Cassina, six armchairs "814", beech and leather, Italy, 1963.
This set of conference chairs '814' were are executed to perf...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather Puffy Lounge Chairs
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather puffy lounge chairs. Nice vintage condition broken in leather lounge chairs gently used. ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Stylish Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut wing back chair. The original tangerine orange wool upholstery looks presentable with only some light wear-cleaning recommended. The rubbe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of 20/123 Le Corbusier LC3 Armchairs by Cartwright, Jeanneret, and Perriand
Located in Pasadena, TX
Born as Charles-Edouard Jeanneret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, a small town of Neuchâtel canton in northwestern Switzerland, just across the border from France. He moved to Paris permanentl...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bumper desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Task Chair
Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair in a green tweed fabric....
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Norwegian Sofa by LH HIELLE
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by LH HIELLE, Norway. This sofa is unique in design with a traditionally mid-century boxy front profile, yet has subtle curves and soft lines along the armr...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Teak, Down
Vintage Danish Modern Chairs With Metal Frame. Set of 4.
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four metal frame chairs with curved wood seats and back. No Makers mark. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 16 W ; 16 D ; 32 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern bamboo rattan 3 Seat sofa by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern bamboo and rattan sofa by Ficks Reed. Cincinnati, OH, 1970s. Bentwood bamboo and rattan frame in sandstone finish with burlap supporting white seat and back cushio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Stools attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Organic Form Stools / Benches / Ottomans / Poofs in the style of Marco Zanuso circa 1953. The pieces feature a delicate organic curved fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, teak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 16.5”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate hand forged twisted hourglass frame with central stretcher and beautifully scrolled feet. The rich gilt finish is...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered black and additional lumbar pillow. The underside has the custom upholster’s label th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
Vintage Italian Rope Seat Dining Chairs- Set of Four
Located in Trenton, NJ
Revel in the allure of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this set of four vintage rush seat dining chairs, a nod to the timeless designs of artists like Gio Ponti and Chiavari Spinetto. These petite vintage chairs, with their sleek lines and woven rope seats, offer a classic touch to any dining area, balancing function with mid-century aesthetic grace.
The chairs' dark lacquer frames contrast beautifully with the natural texture of the rope seats, creating a dining experience that is as visually appealing as it is comfortable. Each piece is a testament to the enduring quality of Italian design, renowned for its attention to detail and innovative use of materials.
Choosing vintage brings not just style but value to your home. These chairs carry with them a history of Italian design excellence, adding not only to your decor but also to your collection's worth and still have original "made in italy" stickers.
Sustainable and stylish, these chairs reflect the eco-friendly benefits of vintage furniture. By incorporating these into your space, you're making an environmentally conscious choice that celebrates the past and cherishes the art of design.
These dining chairs don't just furnish a room; they enhance it. They stand as a testament to the golden era of mid-century Italian furniture design, echoing their creators genius in every curve and joint.
This set of four vintage Italian dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, Italy 1970. Chrome plinth bases. Original upholstery.
Measure 31" wide, 26.5" tall, 30" deep, seat height 17" seat width 3...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
70's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Chair reclines and has been newly reupholstered
Measures 34" tall 36" deep in upright position extends to 44" when reclined, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Early Production Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames.. Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs.Nice original condition, minor blemishes to naugahyde (see pho...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Metal
Mid century modern black leather iron sling lounge chair by Leathercraft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century black leather sling lounge chair designed by Jerry Johnson for Leathercraft in 1954. Good vintage condition ready for use. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Measures
24 x 20 x 31...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Stool, Cantilever, Danish Cord, Mid Century-Style, Walnut, Weave, Semigood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid Century inspired Rian Cantilever Stool made out of walnut hardwood and danish cord. Custom sizes available. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing. Dan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
1960s Italian Wicker Dining Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four (4) midcentury Italian wicker and iron dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, 1960s. Minimalist silhouette, full wicker seat and back on thin iron splayed legs.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa
By Svante Skogh
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa upholstered in an new white boucle. Ca 1960s Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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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Formal Dining Table And Chairs
Italy Walnut Desk Chair
Oval French Chairs
Set Of 4 Rattan Chairs
Tobacco Leather Chair
Used Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Blue Shell Chair
Cantilever Black Leather
Charles Fritz