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
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and pink lucite. In perfect conditions, NOS (new old stock). This fantastic set was desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set Of Six 1940s French Oak And Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
Oak frames
Rush seat and back
Decorative bobbin and turned legs
Possibly by Victor Courtray
France 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Edmond Spence Mid Century Yucatan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Yucatan Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 6 folding armchairs Plona model by Giancarlo Piretti-Anonima Castelli 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna in 1940.
He attended the State Art Institute of Bologna, where he obtained the title of Drawing Teacher.
In 1960 he attended the Academy of fine...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included).
Italy, c1975.
For Maxalto.
Designed as part of the 'Artona' line these scarce chairs are some of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
Metal lacquered tube, foam and fabric
Height 76 (height seat 45) × Width 77 × Depth 75 cm
Literature:
- P...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century solid wooden brutalist dining chairs.
Nice rustic design with heartt shaped cutouts in the back.
Very sturdy chairs
Good original condition.
1960s - Sweden
Dimensio...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Billy Haines Style Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of six Italian mid-century modern dining chairs featuring distinctive pierced slat backs in the style and manner of Billy Haines. The chairs have a graceful curved hump back and turned legs in the front ending with brass sabots. The seats have a vintage silk brocade fabric...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
6 Chairs High Back Bamboo and Brass Italian design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
6 Chairs High Back Bamboo and Brass Italian design 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. “Sitting on Wink means si...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. “Sitting on Wink means si...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked lucite seat. In perfect conditions, NOS (new old stock). This fantastic set was designed by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
The stable and comfortable dining chairs stand o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Set Of Six Erik Buch Model 49 Dining Chairs In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erik Buch
Manufacturer: Odense Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19" wide x 18" deep x 31" tall
Condition: In good original condition wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs from Lübke, Germany, 1960s, Set of 6
By Lübke
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful set of six Lubke dining room chairs is a perfect addition to any interior. With their timeless mid-century design and vintage look, they add a touch of elegance and style to any room. The chairs are made of high-quality teak wood, which ensures durability and natural warmth in your home.
The beige upholstered seats of these chairs not only offer a comfortable seating experience, but also add a touch of luxury. The chairs have a sturdy wooden frame that provides stability and support. Their timeless design and quality make them a valuable investment that will last for years to come.
These Lubke chairs...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Teak
Set of 6 chairs from the 1970s in the style of Pietro Costantini
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 6 chairs from the 1970s in the Pietro Costantini style.
The chairs have a beech wood frame and leather seat.
Condition of the set very good.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of 6 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked lucite seat. In perfect conditions, NOS (new old stock). This fantastic set was des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Set of Six Chairs mod. Kentucky
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Turin, Turin
Carlo Scarpa (1906- 1978) was an Italian architect and designer heavily influenced by the history of Venetian culture, materials and landscape. in 1926 obtained his diploma of Profes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Round Modernist Wood and Leather Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These beautiful and unique chairs are a distinctive piece of Brazilian mid-century furniture that showcases the special blend of material craftsmanship and design simplicity that was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
6 x Danish Oak Dining Chairs Style of Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
6 vintage oak dining chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. They are for sure made in Denmark in the same period in the 1960s. They are all solid and no damage in the wood.
They n...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Luxury Modern Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A piece that effortlessly elevates any room with its classic charm and superior craftsmanship. Designed with an uncluttered and sophisticated silhouette, this chair not only serves a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cognac Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a supple top-grain leather that beckons you to sit and unwind. The warm, rich chocolate brown hue of the leather is b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ginga Leather Armchair, Solid Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Solid Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. “Sitting on Wink means si...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of eight dining chairs, model '330', leather, walnut, Italy, 1969
Wonderful set of dining chairs in black leather upholstery and walnut wood by Itali...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Model 3238 'Spanish' Dining Chairs Designed by Borge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model 3238 ‘Spanish’ dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik,
Denmark, 1950s.
Oak and leather.
The set contain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
Each captains cha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set d 6 chairs Superleggera, Gio Ponti, Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This incredible set of 6 Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1950 embodies the elegance and lightness of modern aesthetics. These iconic chairs feature clean, sl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set Of Six J.l. Møller Model 71 Dining Chairs In Brazilian Rosewood #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Neils Otto Møller
Manufacturer: J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Era: 1951
Dimensions: 19.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 31″ tall
Seat: 19″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 17.5″ tall
Cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Red Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. “Sitting on Wink means si...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Correa & Milá 'Barceloneta' Outdoor Chair in Leather and Canvas for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Correa & Milá 'Barceloneta' Outdoor Chair in Leather and Canvas for Santa & Cole.
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Salon Chair
By Studio Lugo
Located in Beyoğlu, TR
Lately, Studio Lugo seeks to create products that serve as tools for celebration, laughter, and shared experiences within the gatherings. An exemplary manifestation of this philosoph...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Ralph Rye Pair Chrome Cantilevered Sling Chairs for Dunbar/ 3 pairs Available!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rye Cantilevered Sling Chairs. Camel Slings hanging on Chrome Tubular Frame. 6 chairs total available! Were sold through Dunbar Furniture and Krueger Furniture. Can be used a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare set of six chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant appearance combined with distinctive design elements, mainly the distinctive, triangular cur...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Green Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longue. “Sitting on Wink means si...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Shell Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in lovely neutral yellow / beige. Six available in total, two are lemon yellow and th...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 MidCentury Barrel Form Chrome Banded Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully balanced and well scaled Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Barrel Form Upholstered Dining Chairs with Chrome Banded Supports in Holy Hunt Fabric originates from the U...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Salon Chair - Without Armrest
By Studio Lugo
Located in Beyoğlu, TR
Lately, Studio Lugo seeks to create products that serve as tools for celebration, laughter, and shared experiences within the gatherings. An exemplary manifestation of this philosoph...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Set Of Six J.l. Møller Model 71 Dining Chairs In Brazilian Rosewood #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Neils Otto Møller
Manufacturer: J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Era: 1951
Dimensions: 19.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 31″ tall
Seat: 19″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 17.5″ tall
Cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Martin Visser set of 6 Dining Chairs SE05 for 't Spectrum, 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice timeless design by Martin Visser .for 't Spectrum 1960s Brushed Aluminum frame ,comes with a Wicker seat and backrest . Very light weight .Good condition . no damage on ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak By Kai Kristiansen From 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six dining room chairs, model 31, is a unique example of timeless Danish furniture design from the 1950s. Designed by renowned furniture designer Kai Kristiansen, these ch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Carlo Scarpa "1934" Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, set of 6
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa "1934" dining chair for Bernini, walnut and reddish brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of six.
Initially designed for Scarpa's own Venetian house in 1934, this model came up to production only in 1977. This chair demonstrates his architectural attitude toward furniture design. The sophisticated and right-angled base contrasts with the backrest essentiality, further enriched by its curvaceous shapes. A remarkable detail is an open cut on the back that diverges at the bottom, resulting in an unusual yet genuine form. Although an apparent disharmonic look is created, these details enhance the chair's elegance.
We can do custom restoration and special reupholstering. Our atelier guarantees the excellence of Italy through the traditional art of craftsmanship. We do offer a dedicated customization service thanks to our team of expert craftsmen and artisans. Contact Modernab Gallery...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 370 By Alfred Christensen From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
*PRICE INCLUDES FULL REFINISH OF THE ENTIRE WOODWORK ON ALL CHAIRS*
The set of six dining Room chairs, also known as the Boomerang Chair, model 370, is a brilliant example of Danish...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century dining set of six is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and functionality and pairs it with a di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dining Room Chairs Model 75 Made In Teak By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
*PRICE INCLUDES FULL REFINISH OF WOOD ON ALL CHAIRS*
The set of six dining room chairs, known as Model 75, is an excellent example of Danish furniture design from the 1960s. These c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ200 Chair in Japanese Cedar and Upholstery for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ200 chair in Japanese Cedar and upholstery 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
Wood, Cedar, Upholstery
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model U20 Made In Teak By Johannes Andersen 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six dining room chairs, model U20, is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and bears the signatures of the renowned furniture designer Johannes Andersen and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set Of Six Teak Dining Chairs By Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johnannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Bernhard Pedersen + Søn
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 18" wide x 17.5" deep x 31" tall, Seat: 17.25" tall
Condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' Semi-Arm Chair in Beech & Upholstery for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto-Ex KX250' semi-arm chair in beech & 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, Beech
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' Model KJ201 Dining Chair in Japanese Cedar for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Kisaragi' model KJ201 dining chair in Japanese Cedar 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
Wood, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955- Sold Indiv
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955
Sold Individually
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'OTTO LARSEN' Dining Chair Set 6.
By Otto Larsen
Located in Auckland, AUK
Otto Larsen chairs in very good condition.
50L 50W 92H
Well designed and made to last generations.
Wider and deeper seat, comfortable.
Beautiful mahogany wood grains.
No any wobb...
Category
1960s New Zealand Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in white metal, wood and cane. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Dimensions: seat height: 45 cm.
Good condition
Wear due to the age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ochre Yellow 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
Brilliant Yellow 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
Sori Yanagi 'Monjiro' Stool in Oak and Steel for Hida
By Hida, Sori Yanagi
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
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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