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
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Post Modern Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Chair by Metropolitan of San Francisco
By Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Materials
Armchair, wood, chrome, upholstered, stripes, hardwood, plywood.
NOTE: Listed here is the price for one chair, two are available. Use the drop down menu to indicate 1 or 2...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
$3,613 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material.
This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61 and is inspired by the French locality much loved by the designer and architect. The stool-table stands out for the honesty of its simple shape and for the concrete expression of its material and function.
Tabouret Méribel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,040 / item
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features nice wide frames, barrel backs, solid wood construction, clean modernist lines....
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll International original fabric
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll, anni '70, lungo 230 cm, è un’icona del design modernista italiano. Caratterizzato da una struttura in legno laccato marrone, la sua finitur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Classic Herman Miller Aeron Mesh Tall Stool Adjustable Office Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Classic Herman Miller Aeron Mesh Tall Stool adjustable
Dimensions: 52.25 h tallest, 48 h at shortest, x 23 d x 21.5 w
Size ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench with brass Medallions.
Measures 23" in width, 16.5" in depth and 18.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow. Greige, r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Style "Peacock Solid Ash Arm Chair, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Iconic Ash Wishbone arm lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner, 1970's. Featuring professionally refinished solid framework, smooth plume back, wide solid seat and arms. Classic. C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material of the chair. The seat is available in fabric or leather (different colors available). The base/frame can be made in natural cherry wood, black stained cherry wood or American walnut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sublime Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer the B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1960s, the cantilever frame with woven rattan seat, wooden armrests with a chromed tubular steel frame. Purch...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Ladder Back Oak Side Chair with Newer Rush Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury ladder back oak side chair with newer rush seat measuring 18" in width, 20" in depth and standing 35" tall with 19" seat height. Very good v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
20th Century Italian Set of Eight Rosewood Dining Room Chairs by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage set of eight Mid-Century modern Italian dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed by Vittorio Das...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mart Stam Style Chrome and Leather Barstool
By Mart Stam
Located in Denton, TX
Mart stam style Italian cantilever chrome and leather barstools.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,400 / set
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Counter Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage chrome counter stools that beautifully encapsulate the style of the 1970s. Crafted in the United States, these stools ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,499 / set
Model 671 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, Set of 12
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 12 Model 671 dining chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina. These rare chairs were designed in mid-20th century Italy. Originally created for the Parco del Principi Hotel in R...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
A Pair Of Classic Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stools ca' 1970's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of three-legged "fan" leg stools by Alvar Aalto. Purchased in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning and exceptionally comfortable armchair set with a gorgeous original incredible turquoise suede Saporiti designer textile and a matching f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Suede
$3,306 Sale Price
20% Off
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Marco Zanuso, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color/material of the chair.
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$8,087 / item
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and cream-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 39.625” H x 28.5” W x 35.5” D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
Al...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A channeled brass foot stool with X form base, desgined by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Two Piece Sectional Sofa for Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful two piece sectional designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Features conical walnut feet with brass stretchers running front to back. Designed with the idea of an end ta...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Warren Platner for Knoll Set of & Chairs and Dining Table, Italy 1960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous and iconic set of six chairs and round table in polished nickel with purple backs and seat cushions designed by Warren Platner for the firm Knoll International, 1960.Design...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present.
Incredibly beautiful design, and original designer upholstery make this stunning piece shine in any space. Original fabric i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Karis, Nyland
The classic Danish architect chair in vibrant red, designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Kevi, with adjustable plywood seat and backrest and swiveli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Exotic Jacaranda by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Signed
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are looking for unique lounge chairs utilizing exotic materials that are also sought after by collectors and investors of art and design, this pair of Brazilian Modern lounge ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Faux Leather
$9,150 Sale Price / set
23% Off
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Elm STOOL Or Side TABLE in PIERRE CHAPO Style, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent and streamlined tripod stool or small side table or pedestal, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Free Form, superb thick circular top fixed on 3 aerodynamic legs, all beaut...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Eero Saarinen set of four Tulip chairs 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in bari, IT
Saarinen Tulip chairs are a modernist design classic, created by architect and designer Eero Saarinen in the 1950s. They are famous for their sleek, minimalist lines, with tulip-shap...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$4,311 / set
Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970's rocking chair ideal for a nursery, family room or home office. The frame is beautifully contoured wood, designed similarly to Thonet’s No. 21 chair. Th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Swedish Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a distinguished 'Samsas' lounge chair, an iconic design by the celebrated Swedish architect and designer Carl Malmsten. This chair embodies Malmsten's enduring commitment to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$548 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fine Quality Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Style Of Milo Baughman #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality custom parson's or tuxedo style upholstered sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. The sofa with covered square legs and two tapering center support legs. The sofa with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Donald Knorr, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of)
Model #132 cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,999 / item
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. Frei Egidio Chair. Edition 2022
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in PARIS, FR
The Frei Egídio chair was developed by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki, to equip Mattos' Gregório theater in Salvador. It had to be light and easily transportable an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
1960s Set of Four Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik
Located in Cordova, SC
Upholstery could use replacement due to some light discoloration, but can also be used as is. Chairs are all sturdy and comfortable.
Set of four side chairs by Johannes Andersen for...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580.
This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966.
These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1970s with the Giovanni Carini 'Libellula' chairs, designed by renowned Italian designer Giovanni Carini and manufactured by Planula. These chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,629 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 27 wide x 20 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Mid Century Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 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 dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines.
The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather,
and are featured in the book " CLA...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$16,000 / set
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Sorian...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare 'Copenhagen Chair' in oak by Mogens Voltelen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Copenhagen' easy chair in oak and full-grain leather. Designed in 1936 by Mogens Voltelen and made by Ivan Schlechter.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair with carved details attributed to Cushman Furniture, US, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sergio Asti, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs, model 884, designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 29.25"W x 33.0"D
S...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Set of Six Tulip Pedestal Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This contrasting set includes two armchairs and four...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design. Lawrence Peabody fiberglass arm lounge chair. Nice shade of burnt orange with the more desirable wrought iron bla...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery, so is showing some white glare in the photos
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Straw
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Musk Green Velvet, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue, musk green velvet and steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti inspired lounge chairs.
This stunning complementary pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, club chairs, or side chairs have beautifully tape...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather.
Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,400 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy.
The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum.
Marked at the se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Joseph-André Motte, Easy Chair model "Tempo" for Steiner, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Lounge Chair model "Tempo" designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s and produced by Sièges Steiner, France.
Black lacquered metal feet.
Excellent condition.
The pi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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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