Mid-Century Modern Seating
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Cube Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Willow & Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and tropically modern club chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. This was designed by Henry Olko and produced by Willow & Reed. It features handmade rattan construction with cus...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Brown Leather Fireside Togo Seat & Ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French fireside Togo seat by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design class...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s L. Olsen & Søn Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Patinated leather
- The lower armchair dimensions are: Height :80cm, Seat height 40cm, Width:
75cm , Depth: 80cm
-Labeled
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Custom Made Classic Style Sofa In Rich Bronze Brown Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious sofa offers a modern interpretation of a classic design, distinguished by its deep, all-over button tufting across the back, arms, and front base. Upholstered in a ric...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s.
Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Chromed dining chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage chromed Dning Chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s.
A set of four 1970s vintage dining chairs with chromed structure and leatherette cover. The cover ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,079 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two popular rustic armchair by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Justin Lounge Chair by Brian Paquette x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Justin Lounge Chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The Justin Lounge Chair is fully upholstered with a streamlined sculptural silh...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,259 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century, Olivier Mourgue Lounge Chair mod. Tjinn
Located in Turin, Turin
Olivier Mourgue is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue's aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Boucle, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Pair of Armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli, is nothing less than gorgeous!
This exceptional set of armchairs is crafted from Caviuna hardwood and reupholstered i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Bouclé, Rosewood
Guillerme et Chambron Stained Black to Brown French Oak Edouard Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Guillerme et Chambron Edouard model lounge chair stained chocolate brown to black. The chair was always this stained color. It has been reupholstered,...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$5,600 Sale Price
26% Off
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of four.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Bar...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Willo Perron Sausage Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Willo Perron Sausage Sofa For Bd Barcelona
The Sausage Sofa is BD’s latest addition by designer Willo Perron. First released in a limited edition in collaboration with Our Legacy W...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$13,500 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.5"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
1970s Axel Enthoven Rattan Dining Chairs With Mackenzie Childs Fabric-Set of Six
Located in Roanoke, VA
This set of six 1970s dining chairs designed by Axel Enthoven for Rohe is a true gem. The chairs have been professionally upholstered in a playful yet sophisticated Mackenzie Childs ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-Century Bamboo Hoop Chair by Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little Mid-Century bamboo hoop chair by Rohe Noordwolde with black enameled metal frame and white foot caps. In very original condition with visible wear and some breakage consistent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture Iron, Oak & Leather Campaign Stool, Circa 1970
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
California Architect Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture Iron, Oak & Leather X Bench. Featuring a reinforced blacked Wrought Iron X frame, taut Steel straps, burnished Oak dowels, origin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A set of six Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how hum...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Stool Pouf Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury stool pouf or side table attributed to Tito Agnoli.
This fantastic Stool was made in Italy during the 1960s.
The workmanship of these stools is exceptional, the bamboo structure allows this stool to be light and solid at the same time.
This is a fantastic addition to a midcentury porch or minimal living room...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Vintage Leather Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- Profesionally reupholstered some time ago
- Heigh of seat 49 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in Glendale, CA
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
Originally, designed in 1947, this authorized re-edition from GUBI features the same elegant shape and sturdy cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Velvet fabric in good original condition
- cleaned
- high of seat 40 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
3103 Hammer Chairs, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Neuss, NW
3103 HAMMER CHAIRS from the 1960s by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. High-quality stainless steel frame with plywood seat shell in teak. The offer includes four chairs.
Quality Feat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,261 / set
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, DEDAR White Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining furniture p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sewing Stools, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sewing Stools, Teak, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s
Rare example of two model PJ-SI-68-A sewing stools by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s
These e...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mahogany Bench Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C. 1950
Located in Bernville, PA
Mahogany bench table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. Model 2288C. Occasionally referred to as a 'telephone table or bench'. Drawers have original brass and Rosewood hardwar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This example was manufactured in 2017. Fabrics are mostly Missoni with a few by Kenzo. ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
10.5" seat height
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Eac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs, Ico Parisi Style, Italy 60s, Set of 6
By Ico Parisi
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 Italian dining chairs in style of Ico Parisi.
Made of beech wood and velvet.
In good vintage condition with minor signs of wear here and there.
The upholstery was recen...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair for Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning and original F444 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963, captures the experimental spirit of the 1960s. During this period, desig...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bamboo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven cotton seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo
Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Jacquard Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974.
Made of Iroko wood, foam, and light blue jacquard velvet by Zimmer + Rohde.
Fully restor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Raphael Raffel Designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa in Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970's, made-to-order, suede upholstered, Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Design is attributed to the famous Raphael Raffel (1912-2000). Raffel, who trained at the École d...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede
Pebble Stool Type 02, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,089 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,475 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Divano Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B 4 moduli in pelle marrone
Located in Ghedi, IT
Set di 4 Poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia – Vintage Anni ’70, Design Senza TempoEsplora il fascino intramontabile del set di 4 poltrone Amanta, un’opera iconica firm...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Foldable Terrace Chairs in Natural Wood, Child-Size
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely pair of small sized beech wood terrace or garden folding chairs. Spain, 1940s
This cute pair of handcrafted garden chairs are unusual in this child-size.
They are made of beec...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Wood
$1,199 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulman sofa the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
McGuire Furniture Antalya Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Part of the Antalya Collection by McGuire Furniture with rattan construction and laced with durable woven simulated leather resin strapping. . The chair with gently flared armrests, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Hans J Wegner 'CH101' Lounge Chair in Thor Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH101' Lounge Chair in Thor Leather 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
Stainless Steel
Rare Set of Six Carlo De Carli Dining Chairs in Walnut for Singer and Sons
Located in San Diego, CA
Carlo De Carli for Singer and Sons, Six dining chairs, model '671', walnut, with new Italian leather produced in 1957. The set includes two captains chairs and four side chairs. Thes...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered beech frame finish. Beautifully crafted from tubular chrome-plated steel frames and or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand, Pair of "Bauche" Rattan Stools, Model No 17, France c. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Pair of “Bauche” stools No. 17 by Charlotte Perriand, France, c. 1960s. Solid wood frames with woven rattan seats.
Wear and patina consistent with age. Slight variation in rattan co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back & Vintage Upholstery
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of five mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, caned seat back and vintage floral upholstery.
Dimensions: 19.5w 20d 33h 18s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prou...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. We have had many many cube sofas by Mr. Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back. The origin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, dining chairs, model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, 1965
Pair of stunning dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Armchair in teak with reupholstered seat in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in the 1960s.
The chair is in a good vintage condition.
This classic desk chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Lambskin
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
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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The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
May’s Most Popular Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the rooms our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
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