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
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
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...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the ma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
The Dine Out family of furnishings by Rodolfo Dordoni is crafted to enhance outdoor dining rooms in the pursuit of comfort, camaraderie a...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$2,264 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair
White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame
H max seat: 52 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Boris Kroll Sofa on Brass Legs, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Boris Kroll Sofa on Brass Legs 1960s. Sofa sits on brass legs. Original upholstery.
Measures 27” tall 96” long 39” deep, seat height 17” 24” deep
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs with New White Canvas Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs with new rope tied natural canvas seating and blonde wood frames from a Dutch church. Chairs are in original condition with visible wear and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Cini Boeri 'Botolo' High Chair in Natural Fur for Arflex
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Botolo' High Chair in Fur for Arflex. Designed in 1973, current production.
Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bridge Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Midcentury G Plan E.Gomme 6250 'Blofeld' Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair UK 1960
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The G Plan 6250 chair with its distinctive wingback was marketed as ‘The most comfortable chair in the world’. This really is exceptionally comfortable with...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Italian Sofa Vivai del Sud Cane Bamboo and Black Fabric with Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sofa Vivai Del Sud Cane Bamboo and black fabric with flowers.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
$3,354 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc.
Seat height: 15.5”
Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1965
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarpa 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1965
The iconic 121 Scarpa dining chair is a straightforward dining chair with a design that can complement both classical and cutting-edge interio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
$2,516 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and pl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair
Manufactured by Cassina
SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE
A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designe...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$9,704 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set of Four Mid Century Calvin Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated set of four Mid Century dining chairs, made by Calvin Furniture, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection, circa 1950's. The chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$299 / item
Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance.
This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ligne Roset Organic Shaped Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Orange Cushions & Metal Feet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset rattan lounge chair with orange cushion and metal feet. In original condition with normal wear for its age and use. There is some rattan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier 5 Canapé, Appartement Le Corbusier Durable For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 5 Canapé, Appartement Le Corbusier Durable For Cassina
Comfortable, contemporary lines distinguish this sofa designed by Le Corbusier for his Paris apartment, where the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$17,091 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange. These comfortable lounge or desk chairs f...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa
Manufactured by Cassina
SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE
Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$24,487 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Frode Holm Vanity or Accent Chair in Mahogany Danish Mid-Century, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare variant of Frode Holms well-knows vanity chair. This version has a closed back and square cut legs made of mahogany. Super stylish chair perfect for the lady of the manor. Over...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Leather Montana Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Norway. Leather with sculpted heavy wood frame. We have a matching loveseat available as well.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$599 / item
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 16"
Provenance: Enrico Giordano, Gior...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swivel Twist Rattan Barstools in the Manner of Paul Frankl — Pa
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A sculptural and breezy statement, this pair of Mid-20th Century barstools captures the spirit of Paul Frankl’s iconic twist rattan design, reimagined with a playful tropical Bark cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curves of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, the Oscar Collection captivates with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960
This model is a mid repos
Sculptural organic shape, finger back
Retains a beautiful warm patina
These chairs have th...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Ivory Boucle, Light Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 01).
This chair can be cus...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
This set of ten vintage Italian dining chairs was designed by Pietro Costantini and dates from the early 1990s. Each chair is labeled and numbered on the underside of the seat. All o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Madda Sofa Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the Classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into its plump and comfortable upper seating ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$14,800 / item
Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mini Kilta chair is a Finnish design classic and was designed by Finnish designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela Finland 1955.
Kilta's timeless design and comfortable fit ensure its...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$747 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charles and Ray Eames Billy Wilder Es106 Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1970s Billy Wilder ES106 chaise lounge with dark brown (almost black) leather cushions and bolster pillows on a dark brown lacquered steel frame. Designed by Charles and Ray...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and grey beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 25.25"W x 28.0"D
Seat Heigh...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather 1962
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, 1962
A classic example of Dieter Rams’ modernist design ethos, this pair of Model 620 lounge chairs feat...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, 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. Cha...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown
This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$11,621 / set
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
Original Swing chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Mats Theselius PS Chair for IKEA Limited Edition 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mats Theselius PS Chairs for IKEA 1990s
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle, Trois Places, Durable Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 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
Polyester
$26,320 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hans Wegner Wing Chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner wing chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445.
Maroon fabric.
Denmark, 2000's
Stainless steel legs, maker's tag on bottom.
Measures: 41.5...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$3,440 Sale Price
27% Off
Set of 4 Razorblade Bar Stools in Solid Oak and Rush 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Razorblade Bar Stools in Solid Oak and Rush 1960s
This is a wonderful set of unusual mid century bar stools in solid oak and rush.
They feature a very interesting design w...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
This chair can be customized to your spe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Ekornes Stressless Royal Large Leather Swivel Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Experience the pinnacle of ergonomic design with the Stressless® Royal Large Recliner and Ottoman—a flagship piece from Ekornes that redefines what it means to truly relax. Handcraft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal & Rattan Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design that convinces with its simple elegance. The filigree chair frame is made of black round bars. The legs close at the bottom with simple plates....
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy.
Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$1,785 / set
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
Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa Mid Century Modern 1955, Model 2557
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Three-Seater Sofa by Knoll.
Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955
91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 22....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury 366 Club Armchair in Yellow Boucle, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 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 furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Faux Leather, Beech
Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with a beech sculpted saddle seat, and a bent front and rear arched support n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian model 31 chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen with dark solid wood frame and new fabric seat and back, Denmark 1960s production
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$948 Sale Price
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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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