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
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form and feature the original red upholstery fabric. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
$7,086 / set
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chair model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Wonderful 1980 example with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many yea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Kurt Østervig, A Pair of Hunting Chairs in Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking pair of Danish mid-century modern Hunting Chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler in the 1960s. Crafted from solid oak and upholstered in original cognac leather. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Walnut, Ivory Bouclé Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible pair of Lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut legs and ivory bouclé fabric. Ready for a new home.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall.
The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and grey beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 25.25"W x 28.0"D
Seat Heigh...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of four mid-century modern brass metal chairs by Romeo Rega, Italia, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of four mid-century modern brass metal chairs by Romeo Rega, Italia, 1970s
Set of four chairs by Romeo Rega, 1970s. Steel and brass structure, fabric seat. The fabric seat adds c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kazuhide Takahama Set of 5 'Esa' Hexagonal Poufs for B-Line
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line Italy. Designed in 1968, current production.
Esa is a hexagonal-shaped pouf which combines the ess...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Jean Marie Massaud 'Aspen' Sculptural Sofa Set by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofas designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Unpretentious elegance. The curve of the backrest, like the ridge...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$19,242 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff 1 pair available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960. Priced and Sold as a pair.
Construction is an iron frame with a Swiveling seat of map...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan backs with vinyl seat and metal hinges.
Leg-O-Matic was a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO
Design - Brazilian design - Armchair
Dimensions: 73 x 76 cm H: 80 cm SH: 44cm Weight: 16 kg
Materials : Chrome - Leather -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 "Les arcs" chairs by Charlotte Perriand - 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 x Les Arcs chairs with tubular Nickel-plated metal frame and cognac leather seat. Chairs manufactured by Dal Vera and selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
"Modular Seating" Group by George Nelson Herman Miller, Mid-Century, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This seating group from George Nelson’s "Modular Seating" series for Herman Miller combines timeless design with exceptional functionality. The flexible arrangement of elements allow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Gordon L. Kyle, Rocking Chair With Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1978
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and fabric rocking lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gordon L. Kyle and produced by Tributary Enterprises, Connecticut, USA, c. 1978.
Wear to wood consistent ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Norwegian Leather and Wood Safari Style Loveseat
By Arne Norell
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Scandinavian Loveseat styled after the Inca by Arne Norell. Outfitted in the original dark brown leather on beechwood frames with canvas back. High back with headrest ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This sleek and ergonomic lounge chair features a sturdy wood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set off bar height stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950's. The stools feature slatted backs and seats with solid wrought iron frames, on dowel form legs with exposed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Hans Wegner Set 4 Beech Danish Cord Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Mid Century Danish Modern CH36 beech and Danish cord dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1962 and produced by Carl Hansen ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Vincent Cafiero Desk Chair, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll. Desk chair in original tufted leather with original early labels.
26x25x33. Seat height 18, Seat 19.5x18.5, Arm 26
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED
Designed by Niko Kralj
Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia
Period: 1960
Designed in 1957, this foldable daybed is anything but old fashio...
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$359 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mario Bellini Amanta Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia Circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Amanta" modular chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1966. This example is reupholstered in a Pierre Frey dark olive neutral green mohair Teddy fabric and dark bla...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Flame Stitch Platform Sofa 110"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era floating platform sofa or couch featuring the original flame stitch fabric with walnut formica end tables and boomerang legs.
Dimensi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Design Wrought Iron and Brass Curule Stools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of design curule stools is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,472 Sale Price / set
30% 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
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
Set of 4 pcs. Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti Dining Chairs from 1980's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Giorgetti set of 4 pcs. dining chairs.
The chairs are created in black painted wood with walnut details and authentic excellent quality Pale Carmine color natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell “Ari” Leather and Steel Lounge Chair, Sweden 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Norell “Ari” Leather and Steel Lounge Chair, Sweden 1970s. Original Patinated Black Leather with steel frame.
Measures 32” deep 29” tall 25.5” wide, seat height 13.5”
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Welcome Bench
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron loveseat, with Welcome worked into the backrest. The Bech is in good, original, condition, showing allover rust patina tenth finish, we can include the seat cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chair from Les Arcs. Great condition of the oak frame. Light wood frame, X-shaped braces, curved back and rush seat. Seat has been re-rushed....
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Oak Wood Butterfly Chair, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood in medium oak color. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dress...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
Fairview Ottoman by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Ottoman is a tufted ottoman with matching upholstered base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to discover wha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$3,160 / item
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Set of 10 Ingrid Highback Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Niels Koefoed
Manufacturer: Koefoeds Hornslet
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 19" wide x 18" deep x 38.5" tall
Captains Chairs: 21" wide x 17" deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Swedish Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a distinguished 'Samsas' lounge chair, an iconic design by the celebrated Swedish architect and designer Carl Malmsten. This chair embodies Malmsten's enduring commitment to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Sherborne, GB
'Aristokrat' sofa designed by Bertil Freidhagan and manufactured by Broderna Andersson. A classic design from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame has strong,...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s.
The swivel and tilt chair features bent plywood arms which are attached to the tufted vinyl upholstered seat and backrest. The not often seen ottoman features a fully tufted surface which is supported by the tapering tubular metal four leg base.
This example is in good, original condition showing some signs of age and use, specifics to follow.
The vinyl upholstery on the seat cushion of the chair has a small flaw, and the upholstery at the top of the side of the back shows minor scuffs.
The chair is fully functional and usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more polished look.
In the style of the Mulhauser , and Eames plywood lounge chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$6,635 / item
Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set consists of two folding white garden chairs designed by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s. Despite slight chipping of the paintwork, they are in good vintage condition. The F...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century.
Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$944 Sale Price
46% Off
Tiffany Dining Chairs by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6Tiffany chairs designed by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini from 2000 In original and good condition. The chairs are signed. Price is set for the set of 6 chairs .The chairs a...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Thonet No 18 Cane & Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Thonet No 18 Cane & Bentwood Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$2,800 / set
Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools 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, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC8 Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The LC8 stool...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,203 / item
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Original cotton upholstery. Curved and draped lines.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03).
This chair can be cus...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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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