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
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Cedar
Mid Century B 236 Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy, 50s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of model B 236 chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy
They are made in 1951
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
$2,672 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An original and enterprising design for the time, very seductive. The armchairs fascinate those who look at them, comfortably welcoming those who sit on them.
The armchairs have a p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$7,195 Sale Price / set
20% Off
“Cotton Club” Chair by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, Italy 1980
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful lounge chair, model “Cotton Club”, designed by Carlo Forcolini and manufactured by Alias in Italy around 1980.
An striking design by one of the most influential Italian ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,774 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Kvadat Tonus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$13,128 / item
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs for Knoll - a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Tulip Pedestal Collection swivel arm chairs with black Prairie phthalate-free vinyl cushions and white lacquered cast-aluminum bases originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mexican Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
11” seat height
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of Six Mid Century Sand Beige Kangaroo Chairs, 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
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Modern White Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lloyd Schwan Italy 90s ca
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, bent and shaped to create the desired structure, giving it a sculptural appearance. The shell is white high gloss lacquered. Base in gray powder-coated metal in a circular shape. Designed by Lloyd Schwan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Giandomenico Belotti chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giandomenico Belotti chairs for Alias 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$784 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children Solid Wood Chair in Blue by Bruno Rey
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
$201 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
13.5" seat height
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pine Bench from Les Arcs, France, circa 1973
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps.
Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Italian Modern Rocking Chair w/ Cane Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Italian mid-century design, this elegant rocking chair from the 1960s boasts a sculptural walnut-stained beechwood frame with graceful curves and an airy presen...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern brown Buffalo leather lounge chair and ottoman by Madsen & Schubell. Leather has woven leather stitching. Danish modern chair and ottoman. Teak wood bases, r...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
6 Kjærnulf dining chairs in oak and reupholstered honey colored sheep skin.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs in oak and with newly upholstered cushions in honey colored lambskin. High back.
The chairs are originally from the 1960s with decorative ba...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in a warm neutral tone (beige or sand) designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Easy Chairs by De Sede, Model DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Great pair of armchairs from the 70s. Model DS-12 from DeSede, Switzerland. Covered in original brown/cognac-colored buffalo leather with a great patina. No defects or repairs. Signs...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s
An exceptional design by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, fe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$10,184 / item
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base
Located in Roanoke, VA
Chi, low-profile swivel tub chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin represent a timeless blend of mid-century modern aesthetics and functional design. Chairs feature warm ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mushroom Ottoman in Sunset Birds
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a printed cotton abstract bird pattern. This fabric design consists of a beautiful play between negative and positive space in the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$425 / item
Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Armchair and Stool, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique alpaca wool armchair, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
THE FUTURE IN A SOFA
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$12,445 Sale Price
25% Off
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six dark-stained oak, teak and off-white fabric dining room or side chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage Three Seater Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage three seater sofa designed by Vladmir Kagan and manufactured by Weiman Furniture.
The piece has beautiful sculptural lines and retains...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Black Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Chair For Cassina
The versatile Dodo recliner converts from a reading chair to a chaise longue, conveniently catering to contemporary needs, like home off...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
$9,794 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Carimate Chairs, Design by Vico Magistretti, Cassina Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Vico Magistretti designed the original red “Carimate” chair model in 1959 for the homonymous golf club in Italy. The chair received exposure in the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Rope, Wood
Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s.
Light scratching and discoloration on top.
Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D
10...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record 'longest sofa in the world'. This listing is for a DS 600 with 14 elements - creating a visually pleasing and very comfortable colorful seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This chair is a perfectly scaled-down version of the iconic contour chair lounge...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
$799 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory Chair Company. Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
$3,987 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Black Leather Desk Office Chairs, Anonima Castelli
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Black Leather Desk Office Chairs, Anonima Castelli
A sophisticated set of two vintage office armchairs from 1960s attributed to Anonima Castelli, Italy, company specialised ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$862 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Zebra Tiger Velvet Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. This armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Midcentury White and Blue Linen Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful white and blue high quality linen upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Zebra Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Zebra Velvet Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is a compelling embodiment of the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Their design philosophy was centered around a commitment to accessible furnishing mad...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of walnut lounge chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, the solid walnut frames feature a rich natural fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$9,600 / set
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
$1,096 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Danish 1960's black leather safari chairs
By Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover these high-quality Danish 1960's black leather safari chairs for your home. Crafted with precision following vintage Scandinavian design principles, these chairs represent t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s.
The leather shows signs of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Beige Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
$4,197 / set
Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly c...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, Italy 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 dining chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Each chair features a sleek black metal frame, complemented by beautifully curved leather arms and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and spindles of the classic American Windsor.
One chair remains available.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Large Mid-Century Modern Curved Irregular Shape Sectional Sofa by Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and large sectional sofa circa 1970's. It features a two piece design and it retains it's original fabric. Some light normal sun fading but very usable. Recovering this so...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 5 piece serpentine version.
The modular seating system '9000'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Soriana 2 seater sofa and ottoman by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
In 1970 the Soriana was awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize solidifying its standing as a style icon. Defined by its...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
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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