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
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
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
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
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
Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Paolo Buffa Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
We are fortunate to have two pair of these incredibly stylish and well crafted lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Each chair is made of ebonized solid walnut and features exaggerated sinewey armrests that stretch from the backrest to the floor and have solid cherry spindle back and distinctive double X spindle detailing under the arms.
The seat deck is woven raffia.
These chairs are quite generously proportioned and comfortable even for a larger man (i.e., yours truly!)
The lose seat...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
$8,700 / set
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
20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 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
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This daybed is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$10,118 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
Set of 14 Finn Juhl Attributed Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 Danish Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs. This set includes 4 armchairs and 10 side chairs. The chairs are rendered in polished walnut turned frames with the 4 armchairs ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 in Patinated Cognac Leather, Alfred Kill production, 1960s.
This highly rare lounge chair model ‘FK87’ is one of the most remarkable designs by Preben Fabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair 1978
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Janus' Sofa in Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus sofa, model '6392', velvet, lacquered wood, United States, design 1957
Conceived in 1957, the Janus sofa is an iconic design by Edward Wormley for D...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brasilian brutalist sofa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable canapé taillé dans un tronc de bois, travail d’artisanat brésilien des années 1970
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$15,349
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dynamic interplay of contours and a graphic silhouette.
A sectional floor sofa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Formica
$36,425 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (attributed) Dining Room Chairs in Ash and Plywood Italy 70s
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (attributed) Dining Room Chairs in Ash and Plywood, Italy, 1970s
This exquisite set of six dining chairs, attributed to the renowned design duo Afra & Tobia Scar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,117 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of six matching dining chairs circa 1970's. Chairs are in very clean ready to use condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s. This stunning Model FD-146 features a walnut-stained beechwood frame wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid wood frames, two newly upholstered cushions, replacement straps, and a beautiful walnut finish....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
'Le Bambole' Two-seater Sofa in New Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Bambole collection, crafted by the iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini, is a hallmark of mid-century design and was honored with the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1979. T...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Daybed for Votre Maison", 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Daybed in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison".
France, Circa 1960.
Here is a lovely daybed by French creator duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Cham...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak, Velvet
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegan...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 72 in Dark Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a stunning addition to any modern living space. Named after the celebrated Italian designer Ico Parisi, this bench beautifully showcases his signature lightweight ae...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,800 / 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
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$18,468 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set Of Two Highback Lounge Chairs and Footstool by Umberto Asnago, 1980
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Post modern pair of Umberto Asnago "Progetti" armchairs for Giorgetti, signed, Italy, 1980. The Armchairs and footstool designed and produced by the Giorgetti Research Centre...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,907 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality black-grey striped fabric. The backrests of the two...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 204cm or 214cm width. The three-seater is available in 300cm or 310cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
The ic...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Bamboo Daybed, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A modernist vintage organic daybed or chaise lounge in natural materials of bamboo and rattan featuring a newly upholstered mattress with two bolsters on each end and three separate ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Augusto Romano Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white beige fabric lounge chair with ottoman attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 14”
ottoman: 17.5”H x 19.125”W x 14.5”D
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A rare sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in oak and reupholstered in a fine wool. Made in 1960s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. The gene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
FD 164 Adjustable Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son 1960S
By Arne Vodder
Located in Čelinac, BA
FD 164 Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son Denmark 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A classic desk chair in dark midnight blue almost black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Safari Chair in Red lacquered Beech by Erik Worts for Nils Eilersen
By Erik Wørts
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid-Century Safari Chair, designed by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s, is a striking example of Scandinavian modern design. Crafted from red-lacquered beechwood, the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchair manufactured by EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak with high backrest. The seats are upholstered with new sheepskin wh...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
An Italian rattan lounge chair in the manner of Gio Ponti, C. 1960.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The winged back and seat supported by sleek iron legs makes this chair give off both modern and boho vibes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$9,308 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$953 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative and sculptural stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Beautiful wood grains and patina in this vintage piece, a truly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR
Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland circa 1950
ref. 301PPS28Z
35 3/8" H x 22 1/4" D x 22 1/4" W x 14 1/2" H ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Dark Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
A Pair of Robert Haussmann for De Sede DS-201 Mid Century Tan Leather Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Pair of Robert Haussmann for De Sede ‘DS-201’ Chairs in Tan Leather – 1957 Design, in original Condition
Designed by renowned Swiss architect and designer Robert Haussmann for the pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 Armchairs in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill in 1970s, Denmark.
A fine midcentury Brutalist set that pair well with many types of interior...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano style lounge chair, with simple wooden frame for a classic and casual style mid-century low profile living room seating. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, attributed to the Danish Designer Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in solid oak and reupholstered in a style fabric with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a vintage dining chair, Model 3237, derived from the iconic Spanish Chair—one of the masterworks designed by Danish design legend Børge Mogensen.
Inspired by his travels in S...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$14,400 / set
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated tan leather.
Frame in beech.
Made by DUX.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,698 / item
Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 6 midcentury oak and rush chairs, Europe, 1950s.
This is a beautiful set of 6 chairs in solid oak with rush seats. Honest and straight from the first owner, these chairs are...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,850 / set
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
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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