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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Danish Oak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful Danish chairs from the 1960s.
Erik Buch is known for his very stable and comfortable chairs.
This set consisting of 4 chairs is a highlight for every apartm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk.
The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age.
The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams, boucle upholstery it's Italian boucle of the highest quality.
A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is added by its particularly pronounced weave. The fabric is made of recycled polyester. It is characterised by high resistance to light. The fabric is composed of yarns of one colour but of different thicknesses. Isla perfectly combines with smooth structures, we can easily match it with multicoloured weaves. The fabric fits Scandinavian and rustic style, combined with chrome or black accessories...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Bwana Lounge Chair and ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of mid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Walter Lamb, Chaise Longue, Bronze, Fabric, USA, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and fabric cord chaise longue designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan, USA, c. 1955.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 dining chairs by Niels O. Møller, Model 75
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'Model 75' dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The chairs have an oak frame and a black leather seating. The chairs ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Linn Series Modular Sofa by August Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Ergonomic modular sofa sectional seating group produced by August, Inc. of Centerville, Ohio founded in 1975 by Judy and Lee Fister Jr. whose three philosophies were cornerstones of ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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
Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Dimensions: 26.5"w x 27"d x 28"h
Material: Original Upholstery on Walnut Frame
Condition: Restored walnut frames, but original 1930's springs a...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern Oak and Wool Low Bench
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-century Modern Oak and Wool Low Bench – A Masterpiece of Timeless Craftsmanship
Step into the golden era of design with this exquisite low bench, a true testament to mid-century...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Early Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair Reupholstered in Forest Green Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames time life "lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York by Charles & Ray Eames. The time life lobby chair combines the ch...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of Swedish Designers such as Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most, Italy 1973
Located in Milan, IT
Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most.
This design debuted at the 7th Salon International du Meuble, Paris. 1973
The present lot is one of a few known examples of this f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Sectional Sofa Newly Reupholstered
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern two-piece sectional curved sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, it is a distinctive and h...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Two De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas Designed by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll Park Ave ). This iconic sofa displays all the sophistication, quality and beauty expec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs by John Bone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs by John Bone.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Gorgeous De Sede 20 Piece DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic De Sede DS600 "Nonstop" or "Snake" sectional sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich. This excellent example consists of 20 pieces of burnt orange leat...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Modern Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Marco Zanini
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa, with red trim and three rectangular throw pillows. 34" H x 65" W x 40" D; seat: 18.5" H. Provenance: From a 50 Central Park West Estate.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rib Chair in Teak and Metal, Brazil, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rib Chair in Teak and Metal, Brazil, 1950's
This rib chair takes cues from the work of Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner — especially in how the frame and structure are allowed to spea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Werner Langenfeld Model 802 Esa Møbelværk Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Berlin, BE
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair plus ottoman.
The design is from Werner Langenfeld during the 1960s.
This armchair and ottoman ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stunning vintage DS-69 sofa/daybed in black leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Experience timeless luxury with the De Sede DS-69, a rare and iconic vintage piece crafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in finely stitched, high-quality black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Cognac Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Iconic and the most coveted of any chrome flat bar chairs, showing labor intensive thick leather straps on back that rival any Louis Vuitton luggage. Sleek, visually small profile, k...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Original 1960s produced in Europe, Poland. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renov...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 for Arflex in leather. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in stained birch. Caning is in good condition. Beautiful set of chairs and ready to use. Made in Czech, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll Mid Century Power Play Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 24 inches...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Emerald Green Corduroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, four Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa in emerald green corduroy fabric. Originally designed in 1970 and commercially released in 1972, Bellini combined two terms that accurately dep...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs in solid walnut, recently restored and covered in bouclé fabric, Italian production from the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Marcello Cuneo, Model "Luisa", 1970s Set of 2 Dining Chairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer: Marcello Cuneo
Manufacturer: Mobel Italia
Design Period: 1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Style: Italian, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition: Very Good Original Vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Sheet Metal
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman Designed by Percival Lafer, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this stunning Vintage Mid Century Modern Brazilian MP-163 "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, masterfully designed by the iconic Percival Lafer in the 19...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Esfera", c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic "Esfera" armchair designed by Ricardo Fasanell which is now in the MOMASF (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) collection.
Made of fiberglass and polyester resin and leather ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage lounge chair designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970's.
The chair has beautiful curved Lucite frames/legs that are affixed to the wooden frame with oversi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
1940s Club Chair in Tan Brown Patinated Leather in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very characteristic tan brown leather cigar / club chair from the 1940s made in Denmark and attributed to Oskar Hansen. This club chair in her complete and original condition. The ab...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Brown Leather French Moustache Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style leather dining chairs made in France. The chairs have a distinct shape with a slightly angled back and a seat that appears to be wide, and black painted wood...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair & Table Set by Gerd Lange, 1960s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair & Table Set by Gerd Lange, 1960s
- Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program
- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
- Dismantl...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Set of Six Mid Century Armchairs, Dedar Jamu Jungle, type B-6148, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Club Armchair B-6148 from the Radomsko Curved Furniture Factory
Designed and produced in 1960s in Poland.
Timeless form and comfortable ergonomics. The line of the backrest and ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Tito Agnoli '9000' 4 Seater Sofa for Arflex 312cm
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 4 seater 312cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agnoli i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set Of Six Minimalistic Dining Chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1959 Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Bauhaus inspired set of six dining chairs Model nr. 506 designed by architect Alfred Hendrickx and manufactured by Belform, Mechelen, Belgium, 1961. Square shaped frame with ele...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Shell Dining Chair, Turquoise Wool, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
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