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
Salvador Dali Vis-à-Vis De Gala Sofa for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in solid wood.
Traditional upholstery with conical springs and cinches.
White cotton interior lining.
Wooden socket lined with po...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six Oak and Upholstery Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1970s.
Incredible design consists of solid oak construction. Sculptural frames and backrests with...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Conference Chairs in Natural Leather, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian conference chairs crafted from a harmonious blend of natural leather and wood. Each chair features luxurious patinated natural leather upholstery and a sleek wooden fram...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Johnsson
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of six vintage dining chairs by Nils Jonsson. They were made in Sweden, they date from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, the frames are finely sculpted, sturdy...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti Set of Six Black Carimate Chairs by Cassina 1960s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Carimate chairs with structure in black lacquered beech wood and woven straw seat, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in the 1960s.
The Carimate chair ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 Mahogany dining chairs for Parzinger Originals newly upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coupl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, set of six dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussie" Moonlight by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s
Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in off-white ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Parsons style dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, Circa 1950s
Walnut fr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chairs by Bruno Pollack, circa 1935, Set of 6
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of six Bauhaus chairs, RP-6 model, created in the 1930s by Austrian designer Bruno Pollack. These were produced by PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd), the foremost manufacturer of mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 dark wood and white soft fabric dining chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs with a white soft fabric on a nice round seat, dark brown wood structure and black back.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rosewood Dining Chairs Denmark Thorsø Stole og Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Well-crafted rosewood chairs from Thorsø Stole og Møbelfabrik, featuring beautiful floral upholstery. In excellent condition with no tears or odors. Sold as a set of 6, all from the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage cantilever chairs by Casala, 1970s
By Casala
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs by Casala with oak cantilever frames and newly upholstered fabric seats.
Beautiful timeless design
Very good condition
1970s - Germany
Dimensions
Height: ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Series of 6 Rey chairs by Dietiker, circa 1971
By Dietiker
Located in LYON, FR
Very beautiful series of 6 chairs from the Rey collection by Dietiker from 1971. In very beautiful vintage condition, they have a patina which simply attests to their era. They are i...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
The ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table. They all feature sand brush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs MCM Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Mid Century Mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Cantabria Modular
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W124 D64.25 H28.5 SW118 SD21 SH17 (first picture)
Ottoman W32 D32 H16 SW30 SD30 SH16
Single W31 D31 H28.5
Handcrafted in house, The Cantabria modular features interchangeable waln...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
6 Eames 50th Anniversary Executive Aluminum Group Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six 50th Anniversary edition 1958 - 2008 executive rolling high back aluminum group chairs . Upholstered in a smooth and soft taupe spinney back leather only for this editio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Countryside, IL
Le Corbusier for Thonet mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 19 i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the legs. Seat height 45cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Orsini Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini barstool is made with a solid brass spun base that features rounded feet and an upholstered seat. Shown here in matte black.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed an...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 "Fumay"chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1970's
Located in Brussels , BE
Very elegant and comfortable chairs.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Group of six restored 1950s Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant group of 6 chairs made of stained beech wood, foam padding and fabric upholstery. Very good condition, restored.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set Of 6 Eero Saarinen For Knoll 72CW Faux Leather Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century design from 1950 designed by iconic Finnish American designer Eero Saarinen. Knoll 72CW open-backed chairs, armless, with fixed position, resting on ebonized wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model.
Original patina and finish.
Orignal chairs not modern copies!
The upholstery is ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six "Razorblade" Oak Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century set of dining chairs is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and function. Kjaernulf’s work reveals...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Six Hans J Wegner 'JH811' Mid-Century Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of six dining chairs by legendary designer Hans J Wegner,
Denmark, c1950s.
'JH811' model for Johannes Hansen.
Original condition steel frames and light leather uph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Chairs by Carlo Ratti for Industria Compensati Curvati 50s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 chairs designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s for Industria Legni Curvati.
Iron frame, brass feet, wood veneer, leather seats.
The chairs have been restored respecting the or...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in metal, wood and rattan. 2 with arms and 4 without arms.
Dimensions: seat height: 47 cm. Width with armrests: 62 cm
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest.
The seat is covered with high quality...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Mid Century Dania Dining Chairs American of Martinsville c 1950/60s
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville as part of their classic Dania series, circa 1950-1960s. This impre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest.
The seat is covered with high quality...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech, Velvet
Up to 8 Midcentury Pelle Stacking Chairs by ICF
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredible set of 8 stackable chairs by ICF (sold separately) . Designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki. Thick black leather covering a heavily chromed b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, elm, France, design 1979
This 'S45' dining chair, also known as the 'Chlacc' chair is designed by Pierre Chapo. These chairs are e...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of Six Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
In order to celebrate Duistt 10 years special landmark, Duistt releases the redesigned of Julius Dining Chair, originally designed in 201...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
This set of six was purchased during the early 1980s.
Condition: Fair vint...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle struc...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spoleto Chair by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, a timeless piece of modern design. These chairs boast black leather seats integrated with polished chrome frames. The laced backrests not ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle structure w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage chairs in walnut are from the 1960s and have great mid-century style and form. Bent backs with sculpted frames.
Arm chair: 32h, 23w, 22d
Side chair: 32h, 19w, 21d
Pleas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile series, made by Drexel. Circa 1950's ( 1957 ) the chairs feature a sculpted frame of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its deep padded barrel backrest and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is a nod to classic cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Crystal White Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its off-white leather, deep padded barrel backrest, and seat that feels like a warm embrace.
The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Modern Brown Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sleek, Cuba Brown leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with clear acrylic side panels that give the illusion of flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A seamless blend of classic design and modern comfort. Crafted with sumptuous, caramel-colored Cuba Brown leather, this chair exudes a rich, inviting vibe that beckons you to sit and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Black Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. This chair features a sleek, onyx black leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting experience, contrasted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six mid-century modern walnut frame dining chairs. Great vintage style with sculpted frames and tan seats.
Arm chairs: 35.5h, 23w, 22d
Side chairs: 35.5h, 19.5w, 21d
Please co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Modern Blue Leather and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a bold fusion of avant-garde style and classic comfort. It showcases a sleek and updated Chateau Blue leather seat and backrest that provide a luxurious sitting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Black and White Cowhide and Lucite Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a modern vintage-western feel, featuring luxe lucite acrylic sides and a black and white cowhide seat and back. A unique combination of materials makes this piece a true stateme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Six chairs "634" model designed by Carlo de Carli and produced by Casssina 1954
Located in Rovereta, SM
Six chairs model "634," designed by designer Carlo de Carli and produced by Cassina starting around 1954.
Light wood frame, upholstered seats and backrest covered in velvet.
Wooden ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage 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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Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs