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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Number in Set: Set of 6
Sori Yanagi 'Monjiro' Stool in Oak and Steel for Hida
By Sori Yanagi, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Sori Yanagi 'Monjiro' Stool in Oak and Steel for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
6 Vintage Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by McIntosh
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful mid century modern set of six dining chairs in solid mahogany manufactured by McIntosh in Scotland in the 1960's.
This comfortable set, recently imported from Eur...
Category
1960s Scottish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series.
Upholstered in a fresh mint green leather.
They are very comfortable and the angle of the ba...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Brown Mid Century Modern Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The bench features a high-quality, deep brown tuft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for thei...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect Ponti and Cassina. Gio P...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, without markings, attributed to Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
The set consists of 6 seats and a corner side table
Each element measures approximately 8...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pebble Stool Type 01, Stone White Wood Finishing
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Benny Linden Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Benny Linden, Denmark. Made from Danish teak wood. The legs of the chairs are sculpted tapered teak. The back legs lead all the way t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
1960s Thomasville Cane Slatted Wood Dining Chairs. Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare cane dining chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
KENA lounge, Rough Black Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Ambiguity between the two forms of creativity, art and design, was a popular conversation during Mid-20th century.
Dedicated to the design language of that era, the Kena Collection ...
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Polyester
Modern Ebonised with Gilt Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from mahogany with gilt detailing and openwork back settee with an upholstered cushion.
Shown in Draper Performance-UP5409 Fabric
Dimensions: 50" W x 25" D x 33" H
Seat - 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of luxury and comfort for your dining space. Crafted with a sleek wooden frame of high-quality American walnut, this chair exudes sophistication. The wood has a hand-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of luxury and comfort for your dining space. Crafted with a sleek wooden frame of high-quality American walnut, this chair exudes sophistication. The wood has a hand-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
White Mid Century Modern Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern short bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any interior space. The stool features a high-quality, white tuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Two Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchairs by J.Halabala Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Cassina green Carimate Chair in rare birchwood by Vico Magistretti, Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Model Carimate chair by Vico Magistretti.
Comfortable dining chairs with with armrests.
This version is very rare in birchwood.
It is very hard to find it in birch.
Made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Lacquer, Birch
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An inventive modular sofa, with soft, inviting curves that bespeak comfort to the max and extre...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Herman Miller La Fonda Armchairs DAL White and Brown, 1970
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Chaise DAL de Charles et Ray Eames avec une base originale La Fonda. Cette base a été conçue pour le restaurant La Fonda
del Sol à New York dans les années soi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
6 chairs, Italian manufacture, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 6 chairs made of oak wood and upholstered in black scai, Italian manufacture, late 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy.
All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair.
Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base.
Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Walnut & Upholstery for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in walnut & upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Copacabana Sofa, Darkened Oak Wood, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Sofa, in Darkened Oak, by Duistt
With a bohemian look, the Copacabana sofa is the perfect blend of unique style and cosy comfort. Inspired by the sidewalks of Rio de Jane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Mid Century 366 Green Armchair, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, Poland, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chie...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record 'longest sofa in the world'. This listing is for a DS 600 with 14 elements - creating a visually pleasing and very comfortable colorful seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Niguel Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel lounge chair is a French inspired design with a sculptural solid wood frame and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Red Dennie Chair by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One collection has relaunched the easy chair, Dennie, which was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool a...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Industrial style benches, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large benches from the 1960s that belonged to an old canteen.
Tubular iron frame and brass feet.
The structure has been cleaned up and proposed in perfect industrial style.
The sea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Wood Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, con...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
By Jos De Mey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey for Luxus.
Black wooden frames with newly upholstered seats and backrests.
Gorgeous mid century design.
Jos De Mey studied Decorative Arts ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Walnut for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Stackable Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs with a wooden base and molded lacquered plywood seat, a technology invented by the manufacturing company Flötotto. Produc...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderfully organic carved walnut dining chairs made in Italy circa 1955.
The chairs are unmarked, but are definitely inspired by the designs of Carlo Mollino.
Matching set of 2 armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Oak & Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in oak & upholstery for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base. The chair features down-wrapped, removable seat and back cushions.
The Lawson-Fenni...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Looking to elevate your dining space with a touch of mid-century charm? Look no further than this iconic dining chairs that were designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Gilded Iron Six Dining Chairs Arturo Pani Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Arturo Pani Modern Chairs Set of Six Gilded Iron Mexico City
Fresh new dark gray fabric in a velvety texture
Iron frame is in gilt-gold leaf finish. Worn look. Bronze detailin...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Iron
Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair
Located in Lejre, DK
Embodying Elegance and Heritage: The Series 7™ 3107 80th Anniversary fully upholstered chair, a celebration of design excellence, sophisticatio...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Rare Danish Flex chairs Scandinavian Pine Hirtshals Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk.
Model with flexible back.
Solid scandinavian pine wood.
Version is lacquered.
These chairs are very...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Oak for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Oak Dining Chair for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered oak dining chair for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Modern Art Deco Lucite Waterfall Armchairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern lucite waterfall armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
By Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection
USA, 1970s
Sculptural l...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Lucite
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' Semi-Arm Dining Chair in Beech for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX251' semi-arm dining chair in beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting iconic bentwood furniture from sustainable local forests. Established in 1920, Hida Sangyo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition
Dimensions:
32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D
Seat Height 17.25"
Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund Style Fan Back Brutalist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund style Brutalist dining chair in original condition with fan-top seat backs and copper detail. ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Velvet Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles,...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Outdoor Hinterland Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Lounge Chair is a wide and spacious lounger with a powder coated solid steel frame with removable cushions. The chair back features a wrapped rope detail.
The Lawson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Paolo Buffa Attributed Restored, Original Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury six sculptural dining chairs, Paolo Buffa attributed restored, in blond walnut, restored and wax polished with original velvet still usable. On request we can perform the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Six Italian Ebonized Dining Chairs Style Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Set of six (6) Italian dining chairs. Made in Italy
Sculptural wooden chairs elegantly curved clean modern lines.
No label
Design attributed to Ico and Luisa Parisi.
39.25 h x ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking cult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Walnut for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Oak for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in oak for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary depend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Beech for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in beech for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu prefecture have played a role in Japan's woodworking culture, crafting ic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' Dining Armchair in Upholstery and Beech for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD221' dining armchair in upholstery and beech 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
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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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