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
Mid-Century De Sede Style 5 Piece Tobacco Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This inviting Mid-Century De Sede style 5-piece modular sectional sofa in rich tobacco leather embodies luxurious comfort and adaptable design. Its distinctive form has a structured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, 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
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
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
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
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu Durable For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu, Noire, Durable For Cassina
Iconic, original, ageless. Created in 1928 and exhibited at the Paris Salon d’Automne in 1929, Chaise long...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$7,338 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique.
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
'Soriana' 4-Seater Sofa - Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A 'Soriana' 4-seater sofa, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
The metal structure holds the foam corpus in a tight grip, so no internal suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured between 1951 and 1952 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, this is an early example of their classic fiberglass shell chair with a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$21,088 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid walnut frames, with upholstered seats...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful fresh green color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bouclè Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue 111 Wink by Toshiyuki Kita For Cassina, Italy 1980s. Wonderful chaise longue designed by Toshiyuki Kita for the prestigious Italian manufacture ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,142 Sale Price
30% Off
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 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
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
a set of 6 beautiful and well kept oak brutalist dining chairs from Denmark 1960s. They are made of solid Oak wood in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. They are all solid and firm, and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Enzo Minotti Italian Sofa in Luxurious Velvet, 1950s
By Minotti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large sofa, four seats, designed by Enzo Minotti, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s.
Wooden structure reupholstered in luxurious Rubelli velvet. Wood feet.
Angular shaped design, with comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Eileen Gray Bar Stool No. 1 Black Leather Chrome, circa 1920
By Eileen Gray
Located in Vienna, AT
Eileen Gray bar stool no. 1, designed in 1920s, production by Classicon circa 1985- engraved and numbered.
Classical design by Eileen Gray that...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
French Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A oak and white fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in France, 1950s.
15" seat height
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Vintage Black Soft Leather Swivel Armchair, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in Italy - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and bea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of armchairs Mole in leather
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Mole Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s - A Masterpiece of Brazilian Mid-Century Design
This exceptional pair of Mole armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, dating back to the 1960...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$30,717 / set
1962 Sublime G Plan 6250 James Bond Tilt and Swivel Armchair restored MidCentury
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Fabulous Swivel Wing Lounge Armchair G Plan 6250... to die for!
of James Bond Fame supervillain Blofeld’s chair in the Bond...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Tall Slim Frits Henningsen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette and somewhat angular lines in the...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950s 3 Outdoor Faux Bamboo Patio Chair made of Thick Casted Aluminium , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 Faux bamboo patio chair made of thick casted aluminium with thick rubber strap in very good condition .
Prime quality material , well made sturdy contruction with fine detail...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Marta Blomstedt Lambswool & Walnut Sofa, Finland circa 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptionally rare and elegant sofa was designed by the celebrated Finnish architect and designer, Marta Blomstedt. This piece is a sublime example of early Finnish modernism, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Set of Six Golden Dining Room Chairs in Brass with Geometrical Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Midcentury Modern Brass Chairs in perfect condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Pair of William Westenhaver Witco Swiveling Lounge Chairs Cedar & White Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by William Westenhaver, he made these chairs for his company, Western International Trading Co. in the 1960s. His pieces were revolutionary in the world of Tiki, blending it...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cedar
Razorblade Highback Chairs in Rich Patina Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of six carved light oak ladder-back chairs, known as the "Razorblade" model, was designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$29,769 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately).
Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability.
This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert, upholstered and sewn by hand in an emerald green Lelièvre fabric. This soft and dense fabric is a delicate combination of chenille and bouclé yarns.
Ignazio Gardella was a member of the so-called third generation of the Modern Movement. He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations. In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Maple, 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 Maple Beech 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
Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti Peggy armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled textile on the bottom.
In original removable yellow t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
$5,227 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer.
This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look.
Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century tufted floral loveseat sofa made by Style House Custom Furniture for Montgomery Ward, dated 1967. The sofa has a low profile with curved...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Prague 811 Slovenia 1950s
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,570 / set
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Herman Miller, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown/orange tweed upholstered back and seat cushions, with brown vinyl piping. Made by t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather.
Frame in beech.
Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design. Chairs will eventually need to recovered. Upholstery is original and in fai...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Oregon Pine Block Stools, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Oregon Pine cubic stools made of large section beams doweled together, covered by a leather seat held in place by brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Four Mid Century Bamboo Swivel Stools Ashcraft Heywood Wakefield c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four swivel bar stools by Heywood Wakefield as part of the classic Ashcraft series, circa 1940's . The bases are constructed of solid ash, the tops are in original...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs With Donghia Mohair Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, fully restored and re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upho...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare set of dining cheairs crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, inspired by Henning Kjærnulf’s Brutalist / Baroque Bold style. Each chair is solid with no damage to the wood, and f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four 20th Century Magenta Pink Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful chairs produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabile. The whole is covered with high-quality, durable fabric.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Club Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rohe Noordwolde Bamboo Loveseat with Black Rattan Wrapped Back Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicately woven bamboo loveseat with rattan wrapped, black enameled, back legs. A gorgeous example of design by Dutch manufacturer Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960s. Rohé was one of the ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers Ulrich Böhme and Wulf Schneider created the S320 in 1984 for iconic manufacturer Thonet. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the shaped, ergonomic seat shell. In original condition with some age appropriate wear. See the set of 4 Arco arm chairs...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dutch, 1980's “Memphis” style chair is comprised of vividly colored geometric forms and and grounding, black frame and strikes a playful balance in its colors and shapes. Memphi...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa by Directional. Amazing upholstery on this sofa great for the beach house or house upstate. Large modular 9 section...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern mahogany Ward Bennett bent wood arm chairs. They are marked with the red metal tag, and there are two pairs a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This fantastic chair was designed by (original and signed) Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
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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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