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
Porino, Pair of Curved Beechwood and Cane Armchairs, Italy, 1930s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Ditta Porino (Turin, Italy) in the 1930s.
Crafted during the interwar period, these chairs showcase remarkably clean and minimalist...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox Blood Leather Bench, 2 Available
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox-Blood Red 60" Leather and Chrome Bench. Very nice shape. Two Benches available! one has one small dull spot as seen in photos and the other has rub mar...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are in excellent original condition, showing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Originally designed in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recog...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Beech
4 rare Rainer Daumiller dinning chairs from 1970´s, with adjustable back
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of four Rainer Daumiller dining chairs from the 1970s, crafted from solid pine. Featuring a timeless Scandinavian design and an ergonomic touch with adjustable backrests, th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Black Leather and Fur Pad
Located in Chicago, IL
A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in black leather with fur pad.
Chair is a smaller sized chair, measuring 26"H.
Fur pad is fixed to seat.
Slightly...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fur, Leather
Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent!
Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,103 / item
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and blue striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Cognac Leather and Rosewood Office Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma Italy, 60s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale an armchair originally designed for the office but which is also perfect for home use, as a lounge chair in a living room or in the bedroom to hang clothes.
De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing the De Sede DS-2011, a vintage two-seat sofa from the 1980s that epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of this renowned Swiss brand. This exceptional model is a true...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,450 Sale Price
24% Off
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in production a...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
$1,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, White Boucle Fabric, Oak White Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Italian boucle fabric. Wood in this model is prepared in biel color.
Thi...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
A stunning and sensuous Zoe sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. True to Kagan’s visionary legacy, this piece...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Original Pair of Van Keppel - Green Rope and Iron Stools VKG
By Dierk Van Keppel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Rare Pair of VKG Barstools, 1950.
This rare & stunning pair of stools by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green features handwoven rope/cord ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
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
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972
Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,968 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fratina chairs in pine wood designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 by Poltronova.
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two Fratina chairs in pine wood designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 and produced by Poltronova.
Mario Ceroli showed this chair for the first time during the Shakespearean piece of Richard III created by Luca Ronconi, in which Mario Ceroli curated the scenography. The Fratina chair is probably the most recognizable and essential object of the Mobili della Valle series, where Mario Ceroli began a three-dimensional transposition of the pictorial compositions of Giorgio De Chirico's "Mobili nella Valle." Ceroli started to work on this collection in 1965, recreating three unusually shaped pieces of sculptural wooden furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Baker styled Midcentury Slipper Chairs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of fine slipper chairs with lower back and bottom cushions sitting on white squared wooden frames . Upholstered in the original printed soft comfortable and stylish fabric in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this beautifully restored six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base blending style and vin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,480 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Mohair, Model 150BS, 2000s
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine sofa, Model 150BS, was designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. Its distinctive curved frame gives this piece a delightful, sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of italian design from the 1970's, this Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani (Italy, 1937) for Meccani Arredamenti is a timeless classic and a highpoint in his impr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry
Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs,
Sculpted wood parts.
Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,434 Sale Price
20% Off
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage Leolux Leather Ottoman 1970s
By Leolux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice robust Ottoman or Pouf .Manufactured by Leolux
Beautiful smooth Brown Leather upholstery . Solid Oak frame . Good quality piece . Heavy . on destructible .
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good condition, with minor wear c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$919 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Italian Modern Kidney Shape Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design sofa from Italy circa 1980's. It features a one piece kidney design with the original fabric. Sofa is clean and ready to use.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S6-L Belform lounge armchairs 1958 grasshopper
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Find here a set of Alfred Hendrickx S6L chairs, that has become difficult to find here in Belgium. It was first presented with other Belform furniture in 1958 at the world expo in Br...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
George Nelson for Herman Miller - Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller - Set of Six Dining Chairs
Includes: Two Armchairs and Four Side Chairs
A timeless mid-century modern design by George Nelson, crafted for Herman Mill...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Armchair Chair for Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
For sale is a single sleek RED vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The chair model originated in the 1960s in Italy.
This here is an original 1960s Car...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Mud Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Mud Outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC co...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,848 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One SOLD & Only one in stock!
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and ba...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Black Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1980, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Four beautiful chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The official name of the chairs is 'chair 3100', but they are also called 'the Ant' due to their shape. This set is made of b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original velvet upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adjustable.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Rattan Swivel Chair by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare rattan swivel chair was designed by Dirk van Sliedrecht for Gebroeders Jonkers. It has a chrome plated swivel base and a comfortable rattan seat. It is from the 1960s and h...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Vintage Viggo Boesen Sofa in Shearling, Produced by Hos Wulff, Denmark 1930
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare vintage beech and shearling sofa designed by Viggo Boesen (attributed) and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark, circa 1930s. Newly renovated and reupholstered in premium beige sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood runners. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Embossed with Herman Miller emblem undern...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wrought Iron Pouf Stool from Kutcher's Resort One of Six Available
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and well made stool from famous Borscht Belt Catskill NY resort, Kutcher's. We have six of these available, if you need a large set.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's
By Arturo Pani
Located in Hanover, MA
Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole legs. Mexico 1950's.
Last image shows a 1968 S...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Percival Later Three Seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Swallow Armchair, Designed by Julia Gaubek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair in ginger boucle type fabric, designed by Julia Gaubek, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a brand new, never used Knoll Florence Relaxed 3-Seater Sofa — an authentic original from the iconic Florence Knoll Collection. This piece reflects Florence Knoll’s design...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, wood and brown velvet lounge chair or armchair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
The metal legs and frame present with moderate oxidation. Reupholst...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Italian Leather Soriana Cream Leather Settee Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
The Soriana was designed in both the settee and the sofa length.
The Soriana was designed for Cassina by Tobia Scarpa won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize in 1969.
With pleated and gathered ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Rino Levi, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Rino Levi, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 26.375"W x 31.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.75"
A...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar RELLING for WESTNOFA Vestlandske
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Ingmar RELLING for WESTNOFA Vestlandske, 1960-1970 This is a synonym of comfort seating chair .
US Continental in home delivery $350 delive...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
Located in Culver City, CA
Imagine a world where dining isn't just a meal—it's an enchanting experience. These CH23 dining chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of arti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been completely renovated in our laboratories, with new padding and springs for maximum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$2,854 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, white fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 30.0"W x 31.0"D
Seat Height (inches): ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood, Leather
Measurements: 27" wide x 24" deep x 35" tall, Seat: 18" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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