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
Charlotte Perriand Berger Black Wood Stool For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Rec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,302 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Bench was design...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Egypt Pictured Pouf Ottoman Footrest Poof Pouffe Made of Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Pair of Wooden Stools with Luxurious Poodle Fur Upholster by FORME
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking design statement, this sculptural and brutalist pair of stools masterfully combines the strength of solid wood with the lavish texture of refined faux poodle fur upholster...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen's Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
$5,805 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs midcentury, made of oak, velvet & studs circa 1960.
The velvet is in good condition and it can be kept if you want to keep its vintage style.
This also can be used as children's furniture.
Mountain chalet style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Lounge and Accent Sling Chair, Walnut and Brown Leather by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This award winning piece is the inaugural chair design by Fernweh Woodworking. The frame is hand-shaped from high quality American Walnut, providing rich warm brown tones with sleek ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$27,488 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
Bruno Rey Postmodern Chair For Dietiker 1970s
By Bruno Rey
Located in Čelinac, BA
Bruno Rey Chair For Dietiker 1970s
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
“Marenco” cognac leather sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Marenco, in collaboration with the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex, introduced the iconic 'Marenco' two-seater sofa to the design world in 1970. This opulent and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$8,806 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Italian Set of Six Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless set of six armless dining chairs by the Italian firm Consorzio Sedie Friuli, circa 1960, in beech wood frames with woven seats in thick leather straps. Classic midcentury ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
$5,995 / set
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Rare version with five part enameled tubular metal base with sling suede leather seat pad. Nicely patinated.
Designed by Jorge Ferra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,505 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare armchair was designed by Gustav Bergmann and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1960s. The organic and round lines of the design give the chai...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Set of 3 Bamboo Camping Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 3 vintage 1960's Bamboo Camping Stools. Bamboo folding base with new seat strapping using original late 1960's / early 1970's heavy cotton material.
Good, stable structure an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair.
24.5 inches high.
24 inches wide...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mini Pierre Chapo Style Solid Oak Fireside Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Mini Brutalist solid oak fireside chair in the style of renowned French designer Pierre Chapo. This small-scale accent chair features a bold yet refined silhouette, crafted ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern, Walnut, Leatherette, Chaise Lounge, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Modern, Walnut, Leatherette, Chaise Lounge, Italy, 1950s
A sculptural chaise lounge in walnut and green leatherette designed and produced in Italy c. 1950s.
Walnut, Leather...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pierre Chapo Stool S31 'Model A' in solid Elmwood, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool S31 (model A) designed by Pierre Chapo around 1960 and manufactured by Chapo Création in France. Solid elmwood finished in naturel oil. Excellent original condition and signed ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
A rare Original Pierre Jeanneret Teak Swinging Lounge Chair, circa 1955, India
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955.
From Chandigarh.
Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557 « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure i...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1960's Leolux Brown Leather Lounge Chair with Dark Stained Oak Frame
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century Leolux lounge chair with attractive, dark stained oak wood frame and warm, dark brown leather. Classic design with generous leather armrests and wood slat suppo...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa Chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s.
In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection.
Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in purple, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely.
We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
Here set...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modernist Dining Chairs, Teak, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
A superb set of four Modernist dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik. Produced in Denmark in the early 1960's. A great example of European modernist design. Teak frames with perfect lit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,699 / set
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture.
A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair For Cassina
“A new kind of chair, made entirely of saddle-hide, often cloned today.” This is how Mario Bellini desc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,789 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960.
At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakura...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$10,000 / set
Six Light Cream Boucle 'Butterfly' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beautiful chairs called "butterfly" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry. Be...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan “Peacock” style lounge chair. In original condition with some wear appropriate for its age and use. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care and maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Long Bench in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
9ft bench in veneered teak which can be used both as seating and as a coffee or sofa table. This bench shows a very beautiful authentic patina.
The glides are made out of copper.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Limited Edition of 50 pieces
DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The New York skyline in a sofa,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$44,481 Sale Price
25% Off
1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406.
Laminated birch, cane.
circa 1960
The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39.
Measures: 35"H x...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Birch
Dining chairs, Bentwood, M 17, high back, 1960s, 1 of 4
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17.
Period: 1960s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: clear wood.
Condition: Chairs were completely restored.
...
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Pink 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
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...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$4,505 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Portland, OR
Classic pair of Edward Wormley slipper chairs reupholstered in the DEDAR Milano textile “Tiger Beat.” Mahogany frames are in excellent condition. USA 1950s made by Dunbar Furniture. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
$6,500 / set
Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century design lounge chair, attributed to Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, for Knoll. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use condition, the canvass sling shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The chair popularly called "jumper" was produced by the Silesian Furniture Factory in the 1960s in Poland. The chair has been completely refurbished. The seat and backrest are covere...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Raphael Raffel Brown Natural Leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Raphael Raffel (1912-2000), who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a well-know...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Leather Ottomans, 1965
Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather
A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans, model...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Armchair by Arnestad Bruck for hotel Parco Dei Principi , made by Cassina 1960
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arnestad Bruk Longue Chair for Cassina Made for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorrento 1960.Chair is in original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Barcelona Style Black Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Bold, iconic, and undeniably modern, this striking pair of Barcelona-style lounge chairs adds a touch of luxury to any interior. Upholstered in deep black leather, each chair feature...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Directional 5 Piece Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
Project Piece
Please note that this sectional will need to be reupholstered.
One of the best designs from Directional.
The most incredible Directional Serpentine Sofa that may possi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko ‘Kashiwado’ Chair in Japanese Cedar
By Cortendorf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, ‘Kashiwado’ chair, Japanese Cedar, Japan, 1961
Isamu Kenmochi embarked on a quest to conceive a universally remarkable object, one characterized by t...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cedar
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Orange "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1970s 'Camaleonda' C&B Italia Seven Piece Beige Velvet Sofa Set by Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1970-1972 production 7 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (which become B&B Italia in 1973) in beige velvet. Comes with three black step side table pieces....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical backr...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 2 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1997
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 Fritz Hansen 3107 stacking chairs in a special color.
The design classic according to a design by Arne Jacobsen from the 1950s. Here in the execution in a strong red tone (galarot...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive model and two visitor chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
$9,013 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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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