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
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Located in Denton, TX
The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original black leather. Made in the 1960s
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
A Classic Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa With Rosewood Legs Model 4907
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, model 4907, with six rosewood legs. Nine feet long.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Mid Century Leather Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 113 wide x 78 deep x 26 inches high, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of armchairs in bouclette fabric by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs upholstered with a bouclettes fabric.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant midcentury Scandinavian design with tubular bent s...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
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
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
$395 / item
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair.
Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
Striking Swedish design from the 1990s.
Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Tito Agnoli Stools 4
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tito Agnoli Cane Stools, Italy, 1960
Cane
Measures: H: 17.5 Diam. 15.75 inches
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Mid Century George Nakashima Grass Straw Chair in Walnut Produced in 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic wooden mid century "grass chair" in American walnut by George Nakashima produced in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Walnut
1960s, Nichols and Stone Maple Fiddle Back Brass Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Nichols and stone maple fiddle back brass back windsor armchair measuring
Measures: 24" in width, 24" in depth, 36.75" in height with seat he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with rope seat, Cassina, Italy, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 ash wood chairs with hand-knotted rope seats, designed by Gio Ponti as model 646 Leggera in 1951 and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina during the late 1950s.
Concept...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s.
The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass.
The upholstery of the solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Sam Maloof Hunter Lounge Chair in solid Oiled Walnut 1950s
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof "Hueter" Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut, 1950s
This iconic lounge chair, a hallmark of mid-century modern design, showcases Sam Maloof's craftsmanship and artistry. The "Hue...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage armchairs in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa's Carlotta, 1960s-1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Armchair, likely designed in the late 1960s or early 1970s, is inspired by the famous Carlottamodel by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. With its bold geometric lines and comfortabl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Eight-Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Eight beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery an...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Slipper Chairs 1950's
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs (Pair), Model 5000A, 1950s
Details: Solid mahogany bases, tapered backs, button-tufted, reupholstered in Great Plains boucle. Includes knife-...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare and important pair of 1940s armchairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Made by hand in the Cavatorta workplace in Rome. Presumably reupholstered at some point in the past. Fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$17,613 / set
Danish "The Spanish Chair" by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture Model 2226
Located in London, England
A later edition of the iconic "Spanish Chair" designed by Børge Mogensen’s in 1958 and manufactured for Fredericia. This version is made from solid oak combined with the highest cali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$10,900 Sale Price
22% Off
Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in brown webbing for Knoll 1950s
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs in brown webbing for Knoll. The seat is removable and adjustable from lounge to occasional chairs.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paul McCobb Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb.
Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Black fiberglass shell seat
Aluminium base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam, Velvet
Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand patinated Leather
Located in Vorst, BE
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the appartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps.
Chromed tubular frame in metal p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,464 Sale Price
20% Off
Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant set of 14 Italian dining chairs in ash and rush, made circa 1950.
Very light (leggera in Italian) chairs in wonderful vintage condition.
The trademark bend in the back of the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash
Sofa DS-470 by Thomas Althaus for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The De Sede DS-470 is a luxurious modular sectional sofa that showcases the pinnacle of Swiss craftsmanship and ergonomic innovation. Its unique semicircular design is composed of in...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Rec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$909 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa.
With an elegant design inspired by the Jean-Michel Frank Style this sofa exudes a stylish yet serene feel. The upholstery in ivory ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966.
Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$15,589 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Danish Channel Back Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique highback lounge chair with channeled back and seat made in Denmark in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Unual to see channels both in the back and the seat. Very much in the styl...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa.
With an elegant design inspired by the Jean-Michel Frank Style this sofa exudes a stylish yet serene feel. The upholstery in beige ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak,...
$15,131 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Designer, Settee, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A shearling and brass settee designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 15"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 'Ster Gelderland' cherrywood rush seat armchairs, 1960's
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Set of ‘de Ster Gelderland ‘ rushed fruitwood armchairs, 1960’s.
Very good condition.
Recently reupholstered with American native fabric with typical Navajo patterns.
The arm chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Rush, Cherry
Wave Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A “Wave” lounge chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Heavy textured metal base supports a wave form upholstered seat. Newly upholstered in green leather. 2 chairs available, sold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: al...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Tripod Stool for Votre Maison, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this stool model, a piece of accent furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a room, and this piece is...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
$4,247 / item
Gilbert Rohde Round Back Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Rohde round Back Slipper Chair. Elegant Gilbert Rohde Side Chair for Herman Miller. Completely restored in beautiful soft light green velvet. Very comfortable occasional c...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, 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
Vintage Red Oak Bankers Chair on Casters
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept red oak bankers chair on casters. Good vintage condition.
Measures 24"W x 24"D x 33"H x 19.5"seat height. Arm height is 29"
W1.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four "Waterfall" barstools in acrylic and white Naugahyde upholstery.
The stools are nicely complemented with brass bars that appear to be floating.
The stools are beautifully...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lucite, Naugahyde
Set of Eight Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design.
An extraordinary set of eight Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney-shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in fair condition, they need new upholstery. They measure 30"...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Dining chairs by Ilmari Tapivaara 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Dining chairs in wood colour 1970s by STOL KAMNIK.
Nice vintage set of four beautiful chairs.
Pictures talk of quality.
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Turquoise Wool, by Vintola Studio, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Dining Chairs, Metal, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six dining room chairs attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Moderate oxidation to metal legs and backrest and discoloration to leather seats. Two seats missing...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovey set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs in oak. Guillerme et Chambron were a celebrated French design duo—Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—whose work became iconic in...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Suite de 5 fauteuils avec accoudoirs Steelcase Strafor en métal chromé et tissu
By Steelcase
Located in BESANÇON, FR
5 fauteuils avec accoudoirs Steelcase Strafor des années 70, structure et piétement en métal chromé, coque plastique et assise en tissu de laine blanc écru d’origine de grande qualit...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
Materials: Rich-grained rosewood, original brown leather upholstery, brushed and enameled aluminum, rubb...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Lounge or Armchair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 86 × 80 × 69 × 42 cm (33.9" × 31.5" × 36.6" x 27.2" × 16.5")
Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height
This original mid-century armchair was designed by Dieter Rams in the 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede
Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Original Universale chair rendered in polycarbonate designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, and manufactured by Beylerian LTD, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho / Yellow
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960.
At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakur...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Velvet Lounge Chair, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Velvet Lounge Chair, 1960s.
Scandinavian beautiful, cozy and comfortable low lounge chair upholstered in a golden yellow velour with curved armrests and fringes.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa .
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , ple...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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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