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
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera.
Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
4 rare Rainer Daumiller dinning chairs from 1970´s, with adjustable back
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of four Rainer Daumiller dining chairs from the 1970s, crafted from solid pine. Featuring a timeless Scandinavian design and an ergonomic touch with adjustable backrests, th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca chair, 1980s
Designer Marcel Breuer
Country of producer: Italy
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
Production Period: 1980s
Style: Mid-Century, Classic, Modern
Detailed Condition: Th...
Category
1980s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
This is the Sloucher chair made in the 1960's. Leather has been restored. Made of Cocobolo Rosewood.
Don S. Shoemaker (1919 - 1990) was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and iron lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 15"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Whimsical Chairs in Oak and Rush 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Whimsical Chairs in Oak and Rush, Europe, 1950s.
This is a very delightful set of 4 chairs in solid oak and rush. These are littered with wonderful details like the carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Blue Upholstery French Chaise Lounge c1970s MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blue Upholstery French Chaise Lounge c1970s MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994
Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Stool 60 designed by Alvar Aalto, strong patina with some chips. Please see picture 3 for accurate color.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Hunting Campaign Folding Tripod Stool in Italian Cognac Leather and Wood
By Ralph Lauren, Hermès
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a vintage stool, dating back to the 60s and 70s and which is part of that universe of super chic hunting accessories.
The designer of this folding stool is unknown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Rene Drouet Contemporary Patinated Metal & Leopard Print Upholstered Side Chair
By René Drouet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rene Drouet Contemporary Patinated Metal & Leopard Print Upholstered Vanity or side Chair.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
'Superstar' Chrome and Leather Sigurd Ressell Falcon Style Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning lounge chair and ottoman called the 'Superstar' which was designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in Denmark. It features a beautiful brown leather with a chrome ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Pink, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Candy color.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair and table are made with care from solid beech wood, with die cast aluminum consoles and plastic glides. The chair and table legs are of solid wood. The tabletop is in HPL. The chairs stack up to 4.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA
- Rey Junior table...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children chair in Red, design Bruno Rey, 1971
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
This is the children's version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair is made with care from solid beech wood, with die-cast aluminum consoles and glides.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, Model 32 Teak Chairs, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning, sculptural pair of Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik teak armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Vintage Viggo Boesen Sofa in Shearling, Produced by Hos Wulff, Denmark 1930
By Viggo Boesen, Hos Wulff
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare vintage beech and shearling sofa designed by Viggo Boesen (attributed) and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark, circa 1930s. Newly renovated and reupholstered in premium beige sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Seven Piece Green Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic example of Italian modular design, this Sistema 61 sofa was created by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1970s for Anonima Castelli. Upholstered in its original green fabric...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
Vintage 1960s Adrian Pearsall Style Highback Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1960s Adrian Pearsall style highback accent lounge chair. This beautiful vintage chair has a style that screams mid century. This chair features a style very reminiscent of Adrian ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Original desirable 1960s version.
Swiveling and height adjustable, marked Herman Miller ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Sna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design
Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane
Midcentury Wingback Chaise II
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered chaise
Tight back and seat with single throw pillow
Steel leg and arm overlay with antique brass finish
Shown in 1216-91 fabric
Only available in antique brass finish
Dimensions:
Width outside 36 in
Depth outside 67.5 in
Height 41 in
Arm height 21 in
Seat height 20 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED
Designed by Niko Kralj
Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia
Period: 1960
Designed in 1957, this foldable daybed is anything but old fashio...
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of 8 Dyrlund Rosewood Dining Chairs with 2 Carvers - Mid-Century Modern
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
This set of eight Dyrlund model "7866" rosewood dining chairs exemplifies the finest in Danish mid-century modern design. Created by Dyrlund, a renowned Danish furniture maker establ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A single Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet.
Completed in Designers Guild 'Varese' velvet, which is a cotton velvet that...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Mustard Yellow Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four Swiss Modernist Tubular 1970s Dining Chairs with MOD Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 1970s Zougoise Victoria Swiss Modernist dining chairs with MOD geometric patterned upholstery. Sexy & chic, chromed, curved cantilevered fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner, A Pair of CH22 Lounge Chairs in Oak, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of CH22 Lounge Chairs in oak with handwoven papercord seats, exemplifying the timeless elegance of Danish Modern design. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with blachandmade Vienna straw intact. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1876.
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Giovanni Ferrabini Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and green fabric lounge chairs attributed to Giovanni Ferrabini, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation to metal legs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Ove...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Large Set of Modernist Dining Chairs in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, coated steel, Europe, 1980s
The design of these 1980s chairs avoid sharp edges or overly angular forms, leaning instead into cylindrical legs and rounded corne...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina
This distinctive chair by Patricia Urquiola outclasses the stereotypes with a bold new plasticity and its own personality. The B...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
"Shrooms" stools in wood and bouclette fabric by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of 3 "Shrooms" stools in massive and varnished wood with cushions upholstered with a bouclette fabric.
Dimensions:
- Diam 55 x H 60 cm
- Diam 50 x H 50 cm
- Diam 40 x H 40 cm
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furnit...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The nightstands are not identical but very similar.
They are p...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Swivel Chair
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Hanover, MA
Much rarer than the side chair version of this design, the desk chair variation of Pettit’s 1105 chair for Knoll International sits on four wheels and a central post that allows the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Rosewood and Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully restored 1970s Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in light brown leather.
Shock mounts replaced and ready for another 40+ years of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fratina chairs in pine wood designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 by Poltronova.
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two Fratina chairs in pine wood designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 and produced by Poltronova.
Mario Ceroli showed this chair for the first time during the Shakespearean piece of Richard III created by Luca Ronconi, in which Mario Ceroli curated the scenography. The Fratina chair is probably the most recognizable and essential object of the Mobili della Valle series, where Mario Ceroli began a three-dimensional transposition of the pictorial compositions of Giorgio De Chirico's "Mobili nella Valle." Ceroli started to work on this collection in 1965, recreating three unusually shaped pieces of sculptural wooden furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s.
Stamped "Made in Italy".
Seat height: 12.65”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Blonde Toned Oak Brutalist T-Back Bar Stools
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful T-back Brutalist solid oak bar stools with subtle carved back, rounded legs and formed seats. Seat height is 31.25". In original condition with visible wear includi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vladimir Kagan, Rocking Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs, Inc C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
A rocking lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. Designed c. 1950s, produced c. 1970s.
Features finely carved walnut, reupholstered i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Retro Style
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Style
The Madison Sofa Yellow manifests modern style, blending mid-century modern inspiration with contemporary elegance....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971)
Arne Norell, a pair of 'Inka' armchairs with a footstool, Norell Möbel AB, 1970's.
Frame of dark-stained beech. Upholstered cushion in the back and se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Long Bench, Cantilever, Mid-Century Style, Custom, Danish Cord, Woven, Hardwood
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. Standard length for this bench is 63.25", it can be made any length from 45" - 70".
The Danish cord has the perfect amount of give which makes for a very comfortable seat. Great for the entryway, foyer or foot of the bed. All of our pieces are made-to-order and fully customizable. Semigood products come with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser and is built to be passed down from generation to generation.
Our Rian Cantilever bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cord, Hardwood
Luigi Scremin, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Legs refinished, break professionally repai...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Indoor/Outdoor Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with removable back and seat cushions. For indoor or outdoor use.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Touch-ups carried out to wood.
Dimens...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dietiker Rey Counter Stool, Mid-Century Modern, Designed by Bruno Rey, 1971
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
This is the count...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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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Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
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New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
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