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
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Tobia Scarpa 'Pigreco' Dining Chairs for Gavina, a set of six masterfully crafted pieces originating from Italy in 1960.
Originally designed for the furniture design course led by F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Frode Holm Vanity Chair in Teak + White Boucle
By Frode Holm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Frode Holm
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Shearling
Measurements: 29" wide x 16" deep x 29" tall, Seat: 17" tall
Condition: In excell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Caned Oak Settee Bench with Bentwood Arms
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century beautifully grained oak settee, bench or loveseat with bentwood arms and caned back and seat. Seat, 18"H. Minimal wear to the wood frame from gentle use, no breaks in can...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Audoux Minet Tripod Rope Chair, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, circa 1950s, France. The modernist design has a simple frame clad in woven abaca. This special piece is in great condition, th...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Ward Bennett Landmark Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Landmark" arm chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. The outwardly simple construction has a frame of solid wood, impeccably joined, with an arched back...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four swivel bar stools circa 1950s, attributed to Frederick Weinberg.
Seat diameter is 15.5", overall diameter at footrest is 21".
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Leg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In good original co...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Black 'Camaleonda' Five Section Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 5 Section 'Camaleonda' modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for renowned manufacturer B&B Italia in original black leather. Originally created in 1970 this famous sofa w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Dutch Nanna Ditzel Inspired Hanging Rattan Basket Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Dutch hand bent and woven rattan free-hanging scooping basket chair. Inspired by the classic 'Egg' chair by iconic Danish designer Nanna Ditzel this piece is a ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair w/ Newly Upholstered Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black faux leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. The seat cushion is new vintage vinyl. Height adjustable. Just spin baby, spin! In original condition wit...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International
Germany, c. 1986. Chrome-plated stainless steel, walnut, and white leather. A-1 condition.
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
MCM Gunlocke Wood Side Chairs with South West Print Stitched Leather Backs - 2
By Gunlocke
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of black and brown mid-century modern wood side chairs by Gunlocke. This set is in fabulous condition. Each chair features a wide seat and stitched leather backrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Karl Springer Pouf Ottomans, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer pouf ottomans from the 1980s. Feature a polished stainless steel plinth base on four casters. They have been reupholstered in a creamy off white boucle fabric. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970's
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather upholstery sits within a bent plywood matte black frame. Very comfortable. Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of cane-back dining chairs designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Directional made in the early 1960's. Constructed from a frame of solid America...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Melchiorre Bega Set of 6 European Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of 6 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in light European cherry wood by renowned Italian architect and designer Melchiorre Bega. The set consists of 2 arm and 4 side chairs. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-Century Czech Republic Armchairs w/ Original Fabric
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-century Czechoslovakian designed bent wood armchairs. We have left the original vintage mid-mod fabric which is very cool and with no tears, minor fading from age and use. The ...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Møller Model 82 Ladderback Side Chair, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 82 "ladderback" side chair designed by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, crafted in the 1960s in Denmark. The delicate frame is constructed from so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Gio Ponti Inspired Pair of Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Bring in a pop of color and Mid Century Modern style to your pad with this chic pair of Gio Ponti inspired lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in a mellow yellow cotton velvet with tape...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 'Diamond' Leather Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of "Diamond" chairs designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's m...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Set of 4 Vico Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style pine dining chairs with woven rush seats and a curved backrest. Beautiful grained pine wood with round legs and light patina. In original condition wi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Pine
Frank lloyd Wright Usonian Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Usonian lounge chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1949 from the Robert Winn House.
From the Usonian period of Frank Lloyd Wright's prolific career, this lounge chair was created as part of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Pair Mid-Century German Modern Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Rudolf Glatzel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black leather and rosewood lounge chairs designed by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel for Kill International. Germany, circa 1960. Legs are constructed of solid walnut...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs six
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut dining chairs from Broyhill Premier’s “Saga” collection, in the style of Paul McCobb. The walnut frames feature modern styling with a di...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
Located in Boston, MA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud sofa for Directional, circa 1990s. Postmodern curves and design. Lucite bar complimented by two round plinth bases. Plush cushioning for cloud like lo...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rino Levi, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brown fabric lounge chairs designed by Rino Levi and produced in Italy, c. 1965.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art deco dining chairs - set of four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W15 D18 H37.5 SW16 SD15 SH18
Set of four fully restored dining chairs. Chairs features newly refinished wooden frames , new foam, and fresh fabric. Price is for the set of four.
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale high back armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detachable neck cushion, original...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Bench
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique single teak panel from my finest collection, is expertly shaped into this beautiful bench or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture construc...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vladimir Kagan Set of 6 Clos Dining Chairs, 2 Arms and 4 Side Chairs Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultra rare set of six 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining chairs in lucite. The high back chairs flow to the floor in back, while the front seems to float on the lucite legs. The cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Paul McCobb For Directional Highback Lounge Chairs Model No. 409
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of mid-century modern, model no. 409, highback lounge chairs designed by American designer, Paul McCobb, for Directional circa 1950s. The chairs feature contoured walnu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Vico Magistretti Style Wenge Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Vico Magistretti style Wenge and rush dining chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. An elegant set of classically styled dining chairs with round legs and ca...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wenge
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Modern Teak Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Arne Hovmand-Olsen (Danish, 1919-1989) Danish Mid-Century Modern teak wood side chair, the seat upholstered in green fabric, upon four slightly tapering legs, "Danish Control Furnitu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - AS FOUND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W18 D18.5 H33.5 SW18.5 SD18 SH17.5
Danish Teak dining chairs in overall good condition. All units seem to show well with minor aesthetic wear shown closely. These seems to be sound ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Dark Blue Velvet with Chrome Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance and comfort of our pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs, meticulously restored to pristine condition. These chairs boast a sturdy frame made from solid wood...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman in white leather. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and brown leather cushion. Lounge in co...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Cube Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W25 D30 H28 SW22 SD0 SH16 AH22
Fully restored solid oak lounge chair with fresh foam and fresh upholstery. Lounge chair is structurally sound and sturdy with no major areas of wear....
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Open Arm Chairs Woven Seats, France 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of french open arm chairs with webbing circa 1950. beautiful bent arms beech wood.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Lounge Chairs With End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Formica
1950s Molded Bent Plywood Chair Metal Base Eames Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1950s Molded Wood Chair after Eames Herman Miller Knoll
marvelous midcentury chair
Sculptural black Iron base
Features Molded Teak seat and back rest.
No label, chair appears as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Dining Chairs by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6Tiffany chairs designed by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini from 2000 In original and good condition. The chairs are signed. Price is set for the set of 6 chairs .The chairs a...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen black fiberglass shells,, all embossed "DESIGNED BY cHARLES EAMES" 40 years in this b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Edward Wormley Leather Armchairs for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful Edward Wormley revolving/swivel lounge chairs model #5609 and produced by Dunbar, circa 1965. Expertly restored reupholstered in a dark chocolate brown leather and ma...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique single teak panel from my finest collection, is expertly shaped into this beautiful bench or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture construc...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sven Staaf Attrib., Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Birch
By Sven Staaf
Located in Stamford, CT
Sven Staaf Attrib., Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Slipper Chairs, Sheepskin, Birch
Rare pair of Swedish modern lounge chairs attributed to Sven Staaf (1909-1993) for Almgren...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in orange velvet. Signed.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Coronado Sofa in Leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Italy. Full leather construction. Coronado ottoman also available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Aluminum Group Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original upholstery. Reupholstery recommended
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans and features a hand forged iron base with gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A classic desk chair in dark midnight blue almost black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling casters. Measurements taken at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of attention in most design settings. Solid ebonized mahogany having woven cane backre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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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