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
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 6 dining chairs by Niels O. Møller, Model 75
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'Model 75' dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The chairs have an oak frame and a black leather seating. The chairs ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, bentwood and cane. From the late seventies, from a beautiful modern Coral Gables home.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$2,935 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set Of Two Carlo Mollino Longue Chair Italy 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Carlo Mollino Longue chair in Red Velvet Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930's English Rope Hearth Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
1930's English hearth bench of turned wood and woven hemp rope with stretcher base in solid all original condition.
Category
1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Oak
Pair of Danish mid-century modern 1960s teak Lounge chairs by Grete Jalk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of lounge chairs by one of the few Danish female mid-century furniture in the refined teak woodwork. A beautiful pair of chairs with organic shapes and clean lines giving them a ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s. Chrome frames have and X-form base with saddle colored leather seats and backs. Frames ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30” H x 30” W x 34.5” D
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs are lightly refreshed and the cane on two chairs was replaced with new webbing.
...
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$369 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Loveseat by Illum Wikkelso in Cognac Leather and Rosewood Denmark 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Illum Wikkelso designed sofa in a light brown Buffalo leather. Raised on a base of rosewood giving the sofa richness and elegance. The perfect relaxed look of the 196...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Bench C. 1950
Located in Bernville, PA
Original vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid mahogany six-leg bench with brass accents. Newer cloth fabric and clean original finish. Reupholstering is recommended but not ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970.
Features finely carved walnut, reuph...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vitra Eames Plastic Rocking Chair RE RAR by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitra Production Eames Plastic Armchair (RE RAR)
by Charles & Ray Eames
Poppy Red Shell with Chome Base and Golden Maple Rockers
"chair and base are in very ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Maralunga lounge chair with the defining adjustable head rest designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Original black leather. The Maralunga was originally designed in the 1973 and this example was produced by Cassina circa 1980s.
See other listings for the loveseat.
Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was born in Italy into a family of architects. Magistretti worked at his father’s firm and later expanded into industrial and furniture design, particularly seating and lighting. He has worked with Artemide, Cassina, De Padova and Kartell International, among others. Magistretti was awarded the ”Compasso d’Oro” for the Artemide Eclisse lamp in 1967, the Cassina Maralunga sofa and the Oluce Atollo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Walnut-Stained Beech and Bouclè Fabric Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of six dining chairs, in walnut-stained beech and Bouclè fabric covering, Denmark, 1960s
Highly elegant chairs that would appear gracefully around the dining or conference table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$2,266 Sale Price / set
30% Off
José Zanine Caldas, Armchairs, Mohair, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Pau Marfim wood and brown beige mohair "Kid" armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artisticos Z, Brazil, 1950s.
17” seat height
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,285 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$375 / item
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
$299 / item
Alvar Aalto Iconic "Tank Chair" with Sculptural Frame 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Iconic “Tank Chair” model 37/400 with arms in laminated birch plywood with upholstered seat and back by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a stunning off-wh...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
De Sede DS101 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede Team, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the De Sede hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an Original George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller
Maker signed
Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Easy Chairs PS 2012 by Wiebke Braasch for Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
A bold reinterpretation of modern industrial seating, this pair of PS 2012 Easy Chairs, designed by Wiebke Braasch for IKEA, showcases a sculptural yet lightweight form that merges c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,357 Sale Price
20% Off
Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman in Chrome
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Often called the "Bird" Chair because of it's shape. Chair has a gentle rock because of the rubber shock mounts. Classi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Stackable Chair, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stackable chairs
Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik
Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia
Period: 1990s
Materials: Chrome, plywood
Condition: very good vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$211 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand White LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC1 white chair 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
12 Sculptural Walnut Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
12 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in th...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eight.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mahogany and Brass Captain’s Chair Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and brass captain’s chair bar stool. Vintage swivel weighted bar stool of rich mahogany and unlacquered brass with molded conforming seat and brass ring footrest on heavy ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 30.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair For Cassina
Symbol of cutting-edge construction and avant-garde experimentation, Tulu is a stackable design chair designed in 1968 by Japanese architect...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,003 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980
Designer: Antonio Citterio
Model: Baisity Two-Seater Sofa
Manufacturer: B&B Italia
Country of Origin: Ita...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$4,475 Sale Price
25% Off
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eleven.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
By Andre Dupre, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Low Longue Chair By Monika Mudler for IKEA 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Monika Mudler Longue Chair for IKEA 1980s
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in the style of Hans Brockhage und Erwin Andrä. Made of bentwood with a charming fairy t...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$2,820 / item
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Marco Zanusso Lady Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dublin, IE
This Marco Zanuso "Lady" chair, designed in 1951, epitomizes Italian mid-century modernism with its bold, yet graceful design. Its sleek, curved silhouette combines a sculptural stee...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,412
Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 blonde Farstrup spindle back dining chairs. In original condition with normal wear consistent with age and use. Sold as a set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991, Made in Italy.
The Virgola armchair designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex has a steel frame. The padding is polyurethane and pol...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,247 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A original art deco Bentwood Stool or Table with Rattan Cane Top designed by Michael Thonet, with 4 spherical feet. Wax polished
The seat is still with its original rattan cane st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chair with Ottoman in brown leather for Vatne Møbler, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Falcon Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970s. Curved beech frame, connected by a metal plate. Attached to it with metal hooks is a canv...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142 type, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory. It is made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
$1,918 / item
Percival Lafer Model MP-091 Lounge Chair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Model MP-091 lounge chair by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda and upholstered in original dark brown leather.
Nice patina to the leather and in overall very good vint...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
One X Line Chair by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan 1980s
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980s Danish Design "Nuova X Line" stacking chair by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan, Danemark
No damages only normal signs of using it. Price for one chair !
Only one chair avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE 671 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from oak with a flag halyard back in the original papercord. The cushions are upholstered in a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exclusive five-piece set of the iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France, represents the pinnacle of design and comfort. The set includes a t...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$17,268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern 1950's 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa manufactured in the late 1950's. Classic design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Sergio Rodrigues, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1978
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, c. 1978.
Very light scratching on backrest of one chair and arm of the other. Refinished...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s
By Roger Tallon
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous foldable stool designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s.
The TS stool is fully made in a beautiful maple wood and was ingeniously design to...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Maple
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just seating; it is a rare and valuable item cherished by collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
Robsjohn-Gibbings: A Renowned Designer
A Master of Design Inspired by Antiquity
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the most influential designers of his time, made history by drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. This influence is reflected in his creations, which combine clean lines with noble materials, producing furniture that is both functional and aesthetic.
The Chaise Longue: A Symbol of Minimalist Style
This Robsjohn-Gibbings chaise longue is a harmonious blend of minimalist style and high-end furniture, bringing an elegant touch to any interior.
Widdicomb Edition: A Prestigious Partner
An Exceptional Collaboration
The partnership between Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb, a prominent American furniture maker, resulted in iconic pieces.
Superior Craftsmanship
With its high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, this chaise longue is a true work of art. Made from solid wood and upholstered in fabric or leather, it ensures both comfort and durability.
A Design Inspired by Antiquity
The Elegance of Greek Lines
The chaise longue draws inspiration from ancient Greek furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$11,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Beech Stackable Plywood Chairs Mid-Century, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six stacking chairs in the style of Roland Rainer, beech, 1970s, Germany.
Mid-Century Modern six dining chairs handcrafted in beech and plywood a classic and popular icon des...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
$1,774 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern, Set of 6 Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Model SW86 by Finn Juhl, 1953
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing set of 6 dining chairs designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl in 1953 for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, this set of six dining chairs exemplifies ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
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