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
Rene Gabriel French Oak Grid Back Lounge Chair Reconstruction Period
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic French oak wood lounge chair and armchair by French designer Rene Gabriel with grid back.
Newly upholstered and new cushions done in a cream white Italian boucle.
Rene ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Michel Ducaroy 'Marsala' for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
This special 3-seater sofa is a well-known design by Michel Ducaroy, produced in the 1970s by the famous French furniture company Ligne Roset. The Marsala sofa demonstrates Ducaroy's...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Staggering Set of 10 Armchairs by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally sandblasted and powder coated; completely installation ready. This stellar ALL ARMS set of difficult to find examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous, beyond stylish set of ten (10) coveted armchairs from the boutique Florentine collection designed by the gifted Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990. This elegant, comfortable and expertly crafted series is Frinier's respectful homage to the masterful Mario Papperzini for John Salterini wrought iron...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
James de Wulf Black Walnut Daybed
Located in Paia, HI
For lovers of symmetry and squish. Built solid of black walnut and the finest upholstery, the James de Wulf daybed will center the room in cozy comfort and style. A pair can be arranged in an L-formation for a large sofa set. Singly sized for twin extra large comfort. Each daybed includes a frame, two back cushions, side bolster, and ball cushion...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
$14,000 / item
Set of Four Swiss Modernist Tubular 1970s Dining Chairs with MOD Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 1970s Zougoise Victoria Swiss Modernist dining chairs with MOD geometric patterned upholstery. Sexy & chic, chromed, curved cantilevered fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age design armchair or lounge rocking chair model Dondolo in metal, leather and wood feet by the Iconic Danish designer Verner Panton for the italian editor ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 pcs. Italian Mid-century Giorgetti Dining Chairs from 1980's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Giorgetti set of 4 pcs. dining chairs.
The chairs are created in black painted wood with walnut details and authentic excellent quality black natural leather.
Ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tito Agnoli Lounge Chair for Bonacina, Italy 1950
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Wilnis, UT
An eye-catching rattan lounge chair designed by Tito Agnoli, manufactured in Italy in the 1950s.
This eye-catching piece is completely made of the highest quality rattan, beautifu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Brazil. Both chairs have been fully reupholstered but feature the original finish on the wood. There is wear consistent with use on the frames including minor scuffs and lo...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$12,500 / set
Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful set of 4 chairs mod."111" by Giò Ponti, with a shaped wooden structure, with padded back and seat and covered in wisteria-colored fabric. Cassina production, Italy, 1950s.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Brutalist Brown Leather Patchwork Sofa with Western Style Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist leather patchwork sofa with western style carved oak frame inspired by the wagon wheel. Lightly refinished frame, in other...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight 'Lis' Highback Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Niels Koefoed
Manufacturer: Koefoed Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Dimensions (side chairs): 18″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 38″ tall, Seat: 17.5″ tall, Captains c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original terracotta leather with a chocolate brown fiberglass frame. This model 418 easy chair is con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
By Flair
Located in Saint Louis, US
Pair of original Flair Chrome Barrel chairs. Designed by one of the most well-known manufacturers of our modern generation, these chairs certainly...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century Modern Red. The chars are Atomic Yellow and feature a Chrome base. The chairs have the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width.
In 201...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Vintage Knoll International Armchair – 1980s Design
By Knoll
Located in Hilversum, NL
Experience timeless comfort and style with this luxurious armchair by Knoll International. Featuring a sleek chrome frame, the chair is upholstered in premium beige leather for a sop...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tufted Leather Ojai Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Ottoman features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$2,315 / item
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition 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
Hide, Maple
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form and feature the original red upholstery fabric. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
$7,188 / set
Postmodern Set of 4 Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini, circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy finish and handstitched black leather seat, soli...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Knoll Brno Chrome Tubular Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe Armchair
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll Chrome Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These Brno armchairs celebrate the classic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Knoll. They are upholstered ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 high jamaica bar stool aluminium seat and chromed steel by Pepe Cortés.
Materials:
Aluminium
Dimensions:
D 51 cm x W 48 cm x H 81 cm (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$3,354 Sale Price / set
25% Off
AMANTA Modular Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "AMANTA" Modular Sofa / Lounge Chair set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia / C&B Italia. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Marked with original lab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chrome plated (CR3) steel. Padded seat and backrest in polyurethane. The armrests are wider at the front and tapered towards the back.
In this version of the sling chair, designed in 1928 for the Villa Church...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,729 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Dining chairs by Ilmari Tapivaara 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Dining chairs in wood colour 1970s by STOL KAMNIK.
Nice vintage set of four beautiful chairs.
Pictures talk of quality.
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1960s-70s chair with original Herman Miller label. Custom leather cushions i...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs. (Model #602)
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Manufacturer: Cassina model #601
Date made: circa 1950
Material: walnut and fabric
Size: 17.5”w x 20”d x 34”h
Country: Italy
Literature:
Gio Ponti. Ugo La Pietra. Rizzoli Milan...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$26,400 / set
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina, 1970's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A set of 6 dining chairs by Silvio Coppola ( 1920 -1986) for Fratelli Montina.
Stained pine wood, rich patina with nice glow.
Constructivi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid Century Modern llmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form and comfort. Designed by Lappalainen, circa 1962. Rigid aluminum chair frame has three positions, seat lifts off frame for repositioning. Arms have flexibility, and are covered in leather. Ottoman size 22 W x 20 L x 12 H, and is original. Leather is worn and has some tears. Needs Restoration
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century lounge armchair Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Lovely vintage armchair from the 1970s. Made in Yugoslavia.
Comfortable, stable. Perfectly complement the interior of your living room in a retro style.
Condition: While the wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Sculptural Red Enameled Iron Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly professionally refinished and restored set of six mid century modern dining chairs with red enameled iron frames and latte bouclé upholstery. Mid Century Modern sensibility wit...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Fratelli Podestà, 8 Dining Chairs ''Campanino 900'' Model, Chiavari, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful and rare set of eight dining chairs ''Campanino 900'' model, manufactured by Fratelli Podestà in the late 1950s.
This Chiavarina model stands out for its rational and linear design, elaborated trough a process intended to simplify forms reducing the use of materials. The result is a modern and agile chair which evolves the concept of the classic ''chiavarina'' chair nevertheless maintaining its original construction process.
Made of beech painted in a cherrywood essence, this model has a frame which weight just 1,700 kg (for a total of 2,1 kg with its drawn guinea cane seat).
Chiavari chairs (Chiavarine) have a 200 years long history and since the beginning of their production they have evolved in several models being always recognisable for a distinctive frame structure which allow them to be one of the lightest chair in the world without compromising their sturdiness and stability.
Between the 1930 and 1960s they have been one of the first choice of some of the most renowned Italian architects and interior designers when they had to select a dining chair able to fit their refined taste. Names of the likes as Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella, Piero Bottoni, Gio Ponti, Azucena, Gianfranco Frattini have often used Chiavari chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6 original cushions, labelled
This is a beautiful set of 6 mod. 3238 chairs from wa...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Without Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Note: The listing is for womb chair only, no ottoman included.
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Lisa Johansson-Pape Attribution, Stool, Stained Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine stool attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape for Kervo Snickerifabrik for Oy Stockmann, Finland, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 14.5"W x 14.5"D
Seat Hei...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1940s Danish Late Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair With Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on oak feet typical of the art "funkis" period and with a smooth back and oak armrests. Sturdy and sound constru...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' three and four seat sofa, leather, oak, Switzerland, 1960s
The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of func...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan circa the 1960s.
Bentwood with original upholstery.
He...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back is inspired by the Mexican midcentury chairs of Spanish designer ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning vintage "Amazonas" sofa designed by Jean Gillon for Italma. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood frame with knotted rope supports with upholstered cushion seat.
Matching chair avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rosewood
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Ottoman for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” ottoman for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970
“Camaleonda” is an icon — rediscovered. This vintage ottoman, originally designed by Mario Bellini for B...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Hardwood & Caning by Fatima, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set of twelve dining chairs by Fatima, made in Brazil in the 1960s is nothing less than stunning!
This imposing set of twelve dining chairs was designed by Fat...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,760 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Walnut Armchairs by Alma, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Set of two petite, vintage armchairs in the original caramel toned faux leather.
This set is an original pair, sourced together.
Excellent upholstered frame construction with solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set of six chairs were made in the 1960s and are entirely made in Brazilian Rosewood and caning. The seats are slightly curved with round edges making them extr...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Wood leg Executive Chair /1 available!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs with wood legs. Chairs are solid but needing new upholstery and wood refinishing to legs. Upholstery Services available, 275 plus f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Wooden Jorge Zalszupin Presidential Armchairs Upholstered with Suede
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 'Presidencial' lounge armchairs, circa 1959-1965, by Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020). These lounge chairs can be displayed with or without...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer "MP-79" Rosewood Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Percival Lafer MP-079 lounge chairs - Gorgeous original suede upholstered seats sit upon leather straps forming a sling, that is attached to the Brazilian rosewood frame by dowels. T...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Bauhaus design, this authentic Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer was produced by Gavina in Italy prior to its acquisition by Knoll. It features its original tubular chrome-pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,687 Sale Price
25% Off
Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the original owner had glass tops custom made, to use these as end, or side tables, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Rare Pair of Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare pair of swivel chairs by Vladimir Sagan. This hard-to-find model has a round upholstered plinth or base, which gives the chairs a strong presence and sculptural feel. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Wingback Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Set of vintage wingback lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950–1959. These iconic chairs feature sculpted walnut bases and dramatic arm details, refinished...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$15,000 / set
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen size and color. Also available in 66cm width, 57cm depth, 82cm height and 45cm seat height.
Cab is the world’s first free-standing cowhide chair,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
De sede ds 44 three seat extendable sofa in buffalo leather
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: De Sede
Era: 1970s
Materials: Buffalo Leather
Measurements: 73.75″ wide x 33.5″ deep x 27.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent origina...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This sofa is incredible as ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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