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
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s
Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Model FP3007 Dining Chairs by designer Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model FP3007 dining chairs, designed by Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972. Sold for both public and private use. The legs are made of "shock polystyrene". T...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic, Upholstery
René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-century 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a renowned Finnish furniture designer and interior architect, celebrated for his innovative designs, including the iconic Karuselli lounge chair. Recognized as one ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
Arm Height (inches): ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed steel frame
Colours: natural wood
Condition: Original vintage condition, signs...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high, with a sea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wrought Iron Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s Italian Wrought Iron Side Chairs
A pair of 1950s Italian wrought iron side chairs in the manner of Case e Giardino.
The seats recessed for an upholstered drop-in seat...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
This striking studio-crafted cantilever chair from the 1970s channels the bold spirit of Mexican and Brazilian modernism mixed with American craftsmanship,
Crafted from solid oak, ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Chair & Ottoman Set in Leather by Milo Baughman for Directional, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking chair and ottoman set by the legendary Milo Baughman for Directional, a prime example of Mid-Century Modern design from the USA, circa 1960s....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Wooden Stool with Luxurious Poodle Faux Fur Upholster by FORME
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking design statement, this sculptural and brutalist pair of stools masterfully combines the strength of solid wood with the lavish texture of refined faux poodle fur upholster...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Faux Fur
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Brown Patinated Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming pair of small scale Danish club chairs made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered in brown leather . Ve...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt A Pair
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of leather scoop dining chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining metal label "Studio H A Holly Hunt Collection". Solid hardwood frames in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Wave Chaise Lounge in kiwi green Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Indulge in the perfect blend of style and comfort with the original Milo Baughman Wave Chaise, reupholstered in luxurious kiwi green Italian calfskin leather. Its sleek, contoured de...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
A rare stylish sofa by, Midcentury Modern. Re-upholstered in black velvet.
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa in stained ash, model Studio by italian designer Lucian Ercolani. This iconic sofa was designed in the mid 1950's and manufactured by the designers company Ercol in England.
R...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchair by Arnestad Bruck for hotel Parco Dei Principi , made by Cassina 1960
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arnestad Bruk Longue Chair for Cassina Made for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorrento 1960.Chair is in original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Mogens Kold
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with cane backs, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Belgian Mid-Century Cognac Buffalo Leather Loveseat by Durlet
By Durlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgian Mid-Century, cognac buffalo leather loveseat by Durlet. The Durlet company was founded in 1966 by Egide Durlet and from the start the company opted for manufacturing top qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Italian Midcentury "Sapporo" Nutwood Armchairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury "Sapporo" Nutwood Armchairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
A beautiful set of 2 walnut arm chairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970's.
Bea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Nutwood
Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘Cushion’ spindleback lounge chair, American black walnut, reupholstered in “Bold Army” by Pierre Frey, United States, 1959
This quintessentia...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Classic Danish 1960s Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Børge Mogensen style sofa in cognac colored leather. Very much in the style of Illum Wikkelso also with the tapered angled legs very similar to this...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Set of Four Thick Rattan & Upholstery Counter-Height Barstools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, these barstools feature great construction, made with thick legs and plenty of support, tied together with expertly crafted rattan knots. The ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 54.5” W x 34” D
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (inches): 21....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019.
Ready to ship.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood, backrest and seat in Indian cane, upholstered...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane
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
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 32.25” H x 85.5” W x 40” D
Seat Height...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina
An innovative upholstered seating system, supported by a beam that allows sectional elements to be combined i...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Guillerme & Chambron, Slipper Chair, Velvet, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and oak slipper lounger chair designed and produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Dimensions (Inches): 32.375” H x 2...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stools with Chrome Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style wicker counter height stools with chrome legs and 19" seat height. In original condition with wear consistent with age...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of six chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1980.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his distinctive sofa designs, and this piece exemplifies his innovative approa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Norwegian Kengu sofa made by the Rybo Rykken manufacture, whose designers are Elsa & Nordahl Solheim. It was produced in 1976. The frame of the sofa is made of bent teak wood. The up...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases. Original hot pink upholstery. The coolest ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Highback / Ladderback light Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1960s "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with New Custom Yellow Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer with custom yellow mattress, teak ends and black enameled metal frame. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra diva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75” H x 27” W x 30” D
Seat Height (inches): 19.5”...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Bench for Cassina, Black, Rush
Located in Miami, FL
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Bench for Cassina, black lacquered wood, rush seat.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Height Stools with Black Enameled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand style rattan bar stools by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde with angled seat backs and black tubular frames. Seat height is 30" tall. Rattan color varies per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Mid Century Leontigre Jacquard Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in red color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen in Grey Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair. made by an unknown woodworker. unsigned. there have been a couple repairs and knot fills
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of 3 Post Italian Modern Leather Bar Stools by Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Metal, Original Black Leather
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Kagan-Dreyfuss Swivel Chairs, Model 100A, by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
Set of swivel chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan during his Kagan-Dreyfuss partnership in the 1960s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, these sculptural chairs are reupholstered in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in a great vintage state. The chromed tubula...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Marco Zanuso "Lady" Lounge Chairs with original upholstery 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Marco Zanuso "Lady" Lounge Chairs with original ocher yellow upholstery and patinated brass feet, Italy, 1950s.
For sale is an exquisite pair of "untouched" Lady lounge ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic pair of swivel and tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chairs are every bit as comfortable as they are good looking. Unmarked, as they appear to have b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and brown leather cushion. Lounge comfort...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of rattan and bamboo stools/poufs by Tito Agnoli, 1960
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of rattan and bamboo stools/poufs by Tito Agnoli, Made in Italy, 1960.
Beautiful Pair of handcrafted curved bamboo, rattan and wicker poufs. These poufs were designed by Tito ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Borge Mogensen Style Tan Saddle Leather Spanish Pine Armchair Karin Mobring 1960
Located in London, GB
A unique 1960s lounge armchair in sling Spanish style tan saddle leather and pine wood frame. Beautifully made frame and wood grain with slight curves that accommodates the clever in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, is a true masterpiece th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Lime Velvet Plushy FR Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
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