Mid-Century Modern Seating
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: Early 20th Century
Dining Chairs with Cane Circle Backs, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining Chairs; Cane Circle Back; Wood; 20th Century; Mid-Century Modern; Sculptural; Cane Work; Rustic; Artisan; Organic Furniture; Europe; Sculptural Chairs;
Dining chairs with cane...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Two Restored Blue Armchairs by Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored blue armchairs by Mucke-Melder.
Maker: Mucke-Melder
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-quality Retro Upholstery Fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Original 'LC2' Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in leather. Designed Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The sofa been cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Great original condition.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century, Wooden Stool, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wooden stool was most likely made of spruce and beech wood and leather in the early 20th century. It was be probably used in a tannery. It is in good vintage condition with sign...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Art Deco Oak Velvet Tiger Upholstery Dining Chairs Set of Eight
Located in IT
Set of eight Art Deco oak chairs with original patina, wax finish, from France.
Recent tiger upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
Category
1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Round Club Chairs Raised on Four Wooden Crossed Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century Italian round club chairs raised on four wooden crossed legs upholstered in white fabric. Very stable and elegant design in very good ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique castle chairs 1920s
Period: 1920
Material: Leather, Oak
Condition: Leather and Wood treated with oil and wax.
Category
1920s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two popular rustic armchair by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar Carts and Tea Carts, Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Vintage Tempestini Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern and late 20th Century.
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac
- seat cane strings in good condition
- backrest cane strings with minor damage
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Danish Style Wood Caned Back Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a danish style solid wood chair. It’s back is elliptical shaped and made of a caned net. The seat is a wide“D”shaped one and is upholstered with black leather like fabric. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Original Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Very Well-Preserved, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original pair of midcentury armchairs
Source: Czechia
Period: 1960-1969
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Fabric
Very well preserved.
The chrome is in excellent condition.
Up...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Art Nouveau Dinning Chair, 1910s, Up to Three Items
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beautiful Art Nouveau chairs with mother of pearl inlay on a seat and backrest.
- Carefully restored.
Category
1910s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pearlware, Wood
Early 20th Century Josef Hoffmann Woden Sofa for Kohn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann.
Manufactured by Khon.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
G23 Hoop Chair by Piero Palange
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oversized and huge on character and style this G23 Hoop chair design by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Germa is truly a masterpiece. An elegant...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
René Herbst French Modern Rubber, Nickel, Bent-Wood "Sandows" Armchair, 1930
By René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
René Herbst French modern rubber, nickel, bent-wood "Sandows" armchair, 1930. Establishments René Herbst. This listing is for a single chair.
Most known for his work with the modern...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac
- Chair is labeled by producer
- Table Diameter: 72 x 68.
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage White Wicker Pouf in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pouf made of white wicker from the 1920s, Italian manufacture.
The pouf is made entirely of woven wicker, painted white. The pouf is evidently in the fané style and this i...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchairs from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Good Form Aluminum Frame Green Vinyl Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Good Form Aluminum Frame Green Vinyl side chairs - Set of 4. Item features green vinyl back and seat, original label, aluminum frames, great vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Restored Woodard Wrought Iron Cantilever Spring Base Lounge Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder coated in gloss black with new glides installed to base.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1927, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" chairs for Gavina Knoll, straw and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six.
The "MR10" is one of the most iconic design chairs of all time, introduced for the...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Bench, Painted Iron, France, circa 1900
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Bench,
Painted iron in the shape of bamboo,
Back and seat in iron lattice,
Original lacquer, wear consistent with age and use,
France, circa 1900.
Measures: 120 x 55 x 87 cm.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
BBPR Rationalist Children Armchair
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rationalist children's armchair designed by BBPR, fine Italian manufacture. Example of similar armchair published in Domus.
This small armchair has a base of fine wood, with a round, beautifully striped footstool...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Early 20th C. English Tubular Chair in Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
Vintage chair made of a tubular chrome base and dark brown leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six.
An icon with a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Armchair in Gilt Wood and Blue Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric antique giltwood and velvet armchair from the late 1800s and early 1900s, fine Italian manufacture.
The armchair has a frame made entirely of curved gilt wood, very elegan...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Early Marcel Breuer Long Chaise
Located in Munich, DE
In good vintage condition. Very nice patinated wood.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Primitive Pair of Cherrywood Side Chairs in the Manner of Jean Touret
By Jean Touret
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fabulous pair of primitive cherrywood chairs in worn original finish reminiscent of Jean Touret. Wonderful lines coupled with a sophisticated yet primitive original design. Unmarked....
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These exquisite Copa lounge chairs, designed by the master Jean Gillon, are a testament to his genius in creating furniture that is both functional a...
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid century modern pair of Chiavari high back chairs, Italy, in ebonized mahogany . Re-upholstered
Famous interpretation of the Chiavari chair by the great Milan architect P...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Bamboo Legged Cherry Red Velour 19th-20th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bamboo legged cherry red velour 19th-20th century barrel back chairs. Sleek and stylish are this Fine pair of custom quality designer armchairs in a walnut wood frame. Strong...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An early Dudouyt stool or table signed Labeillée early manufacture for Dudouytbefore La gentilhommière.
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Thonet Pair of Armchairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, pair of armchairs, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910
A pair of armchairs of which the frame is composed of elegantly curved lines and ...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Modernist Design Rietveld Red & Blue Chair by Cassina, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
The red & blue chair is also known as the “Rietveld Chair” after its designer Gerrit Rietveld, counts as one of the most recognizable pieces designed by De Stijl movement in the 1920...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Large Wingback Chair in Walnut and New Bouclé Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large size wingback chair manufactured and designed in France 1930s. Made of Walnut and the wingback chair has just been reupholstered with Bouclé wool fabric. It is in perfect condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather and Stained Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, stained ash, leather, fabric, Denmark, 1920s.
Exceptional example of early Danish design, this lounge chair with robust, bulky aesthetics. The frame of the chair is made o...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen,
Denmark, 1930.
Oak, leather upholstery and brass.
Stamped ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER 45 NORREBROGADE KOBENHAVN’
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned p. 79–80.
The design detailing of these magnificent chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Black Faux Leather Armchair, 1960s, Original Well Preserved Condition, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1960-1969.
Material: Chrome plated steel and faux leather
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Rodeio armchair is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the main characteristics of Brazilian design as a school. It is one of the most outstanding creations of Jean Gillon,...
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Jacaranda
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia 1930s, Collaboration with Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Mid century armchairs.
Original well preserved condition.
Material: Oak and beech
Source: Czech
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Design Pink Silk Wood Dining Chairs, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Dining chairs
2 available.
Manufactured by Forma Moveis,
Brazil, 1950
Wood, cane and silk upholstery
Measurements
40 cm x 50 c...
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood
Art Deco, Vintage Yellow Big Armchair, 1920s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchairs from the 1920s. Produced probably in Russia. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Beech and Green Velvet Traveling Stool, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian beech and velvet traveling stool, 1950s.
Rocking stool that can be folded as preferred, it's covered with a green velvet origill fabric.
This ...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Antique Mesquite Wood Tripod Decorative Stool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage-antique tripod stool. Constructed with mesquite wood.
Firm and sturdy.
Original vintage unrestored condition...
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs Made in Czechia 1930s, Collaboration with Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Mid century armchairs.
Original well preserved condition.
Material: Oak and beech
Source: Czech
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond cut Lucite bench or stool.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lucite
Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Grey Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas Van Pelt for EMS/My Home, armchair, tubular metal and sisal armchair, the Netherlands, 1920s.
This classic armchair is designed by Bas Van Pelt and is executed with a sisal back...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Swedish Grace Sofa Designed by Carl Malmsten, Mahogany Frame, Sweden, 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Grace sofa designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden. 1929.
Mahogany frame with exotic wood inlay. Fabric upholstery.
Provenance: Commissioned by ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Original Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger original early period club chairs, dark walnut, woven off white fabric, box pleat designed. Chairs are early design, horse Hair and springs interior.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish lounge chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, circa 1945 Denmark. Solid wood frame with hand-tied springs, and horsehair padding. Newly upholstered in a...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first part of 20th century in Sweden. Upholstered i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Jansen Benches Jacques Tournus Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful sleek pair of black lacquered benches with zebra pattern upholstery. In the style of Jansen Mid-Century Modern.
Attributed to Jacques Tournus.
Measures: 17.5" W x 40" L...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco, Vintage Red Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in Hungary. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6, Model #6402 Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Rare set of dining chairs with spindle-back details. Mahogany, upholstered seat cushion. Wood has recently been refin...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Viener Werkstatte Rocking Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Vienna Secession rocking chair bentwood and caned seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
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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