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
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu Durable For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu, Noire, Durable For Cassina
Iconic, original, ageless. Created in 1928 and exhibited at the Paris Salon d’Automne in 1929, Chaise long...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$8,629 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Le Corbusier LC1402 Wood Stool by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed in 1952 for the Cabanon, a hut built by Le Corbusier on the French Riviera,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,486 Sale Price / item
25% Off
20th Century, Carlo Bugatti Wooden and Copper Chair, 1900
Located in Turin, Turin
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces have been commissioned by some of the Royal Houses of Europe, by some of the great estates of America and Europe, and by some of the most succ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Lounge Chair in the manner of Percival Lafer and Jean Gillon, Rosewood and Suede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Lounge Chair designed in the manner of Percival Lafer and Jean Gillon. Solid Rosewood frame with cushions in a light grey Suede Leather with patina and discolouration. Re...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
To connect today’s modern styles with the craftsmanship of the past, it’s essential to understand how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was originally designed by Marcel Breuer has flat caps on the end tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 2 seat sofa loveseat by Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 2 seat sofa or lovseat by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Joel Donahoe designed life-size Sheep or Ram sculpture, can be used as bench, ottoman or footstool. In the style of Hans-Peter Krafft sheep sculptur...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Le Corbusier LC14 Maison Du Brésil Wood Stool For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier LC14 Maison Du Brésil Wood Stool For Cassina
Designed by Le Corbusier in 1959 for the Maison du Brésil in Paris, this historic design stool is made of solid oak with na...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,401 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Raphael Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Architectural armchairs by Raphael with walnut frames finished in a nuanced brown lacquer
32x24x35
Seat height 16, Seat 20x20, Arm 20
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Long Low 4 Seat Yellow Tweed Sofa Couch by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern long low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Yellow woven tweed upholstery with chrome steel legs. All Original 1970s Upholstery in beautiful vint...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,575 Sale Price
35% Off
Paul McCobb Styled Mid Century Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century sofa with very clean lines having birch wood accents to each arm end and lower front , sitting on conical legs . Designed in the manner of Paul McCobb and upholstered i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Bamboo and Iron Swivel Bar Stools att. to Danny Ho Fong
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century bamboo, wicker and metal swivel bar height stools, attributed to Danny Ho Fong, circa 1950/60's. The stools are in good, original, clean, ready to use condition, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$4,799 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955.
A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm, produced by E. Kold Christensen before the manufacturing was taken...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Flow dining chairs 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Flow dining chairs 1970s
Labeled producer Welzel.
Beautiful vintage chairs with great design.
Cozy chairs in every aspect.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
$413 / item
Vintage Henredon Dining Chairs in Walnut set of 8
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs. Chairs feature classic floating frames with brass feet caps and covered in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bruno Rey for Kush and Co, 1971, ICONIC Dining Room Chair, Model 3300
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mid-century modern iconic chair for your living room, office or Restaurant since 1971. The design that emerged from a period of countless experiments was model 3300, the Rey chair,...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Rosewood and Red Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this absolutely incredible 1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman with "fire engine red" leather. This is a very rare find.
Features the famou...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern bamboo rattan 3 Seat sofa by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern bamboo and rattan sofa by Ficks Reed. Cincinnati, OH, 1970s. Bentwood bamboo and rattan frame in sandstone finish with burlap supporting white seat and back cushio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
Presenting an exceptional example of the CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,362
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side chairs. Sky Blue Upholstery.
Measures 19 " in width, 19 " in depth and 31" in heig...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of small bedroom armchairs Paolo Buffa Style striped fabric
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of low armchairs with colorful striped fabric wooden cone feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low sofa Swedish Design
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid-century modern Teak and soft black leather. Norell Sweden label. Very little wear and c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$10,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Woven Wicker Iron Counter Height Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous set of 3 modern car stools.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16)
Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951.
Priced as a pair; we will ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Cantilever Vintage Italian Cognac Leather Dining Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Cantilever leather chairs attributed to Tito Agnoli are elegant, minimalist seating options that combine sleek design with functionality. Typically, these chairs feature a c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful vintage sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll with a black lacquered frame and original olive green fabric cushions.
1970s - Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 75cm
Width: 150cm
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury 1965 Illum Wikkelsø – Model V11 Three-Seater Leather Sofa - Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and highly collectible Model V11 three-seater sofa is a signature piece by Illum Wikkelsø, one of Denmark’s most celebrated mid-century modern designers. Originally crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
Located in LEWES, GB
An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
A rare stylish sofa by, Midcentury Modern. Re-upholstered in black velvet.
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa in stained ash, model Studio by italian designer Lucian Ercolani. This iconic sofa was designed in the mid 1950's and manufactured by the designers company Ercol in England.
R...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge Mogensen model 205 low slung three-seat sofa. Manufactured by Frederica Stolefabrik in 1...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,300 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 3 Prototype Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s
Probably Prototypes.
They are made of a plastic mixture and appear to be prototypes or molds.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Eames Early Rope Edge 1st Series Chair for Herman Miller and Zenith
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and a zinc X base and screw on foot pads . The chair still r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02. Good Vintage condition - Could use new upholstery. Comes with (1) Original modular cushion/armrest. All straps are ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,850 Sale Price
25% Off
Alfred Christensen Low Back Easy Chair with Open Armrests, Denmark 1940's (v)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant silhou...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs In the style of Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Solid pine frames with original...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs of Solid Oak in Henning Kjærnulf style 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A stunning and rare set of two Danish vintage lounge chairs with loose cushions.
They are most likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured in Denmark by EG Møbler or Sorø Mø...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 60.25” W x 33.5” D
Seat Height (in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair Of Mid Century Folding Chairs Papercord, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in München, BY
Pair of mid-century folding chairs made of walnut and woven papercord. Manufactured around 1970 in Yugoslavia.
A fantastic set of two vintage folding chairs in the style of Hans J. ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool upholstery with solid teak legs. All Original 1960's Upholstery in beautiful condit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$2,120 Sale Price
50% Off
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$32,464 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1958
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy.
New, current production.
We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Kindel Furniture Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Cane Club Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency faux bamboo club chair
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut bamboo form frame, with caned seat and back, and remova...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, offering excellent structural properties and a soft, luxurious feel fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Kanz - Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 3 with Daybed) by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz modular sofa by hermhaus has a peaceful and serene design with its simple lines and original details. The Kanz sofa, which will bring a stylish, comfortable and spacious eff...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Set of 3 Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chairs and Glass Side Table Set
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two armchairs and a rare side table from the siesta chair collection by norwegian manufacturer westnofa designed by ingmar relling in the 60s.
siesta chair is a very comfortable lou...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Glass, Wood
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$7,815 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, 1970.
Brown leather upholstery over plastic steel and foam frame modular sectional sofa. Leather shows we...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$7,500 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1970s Italian Midcentury Carved Wood Brass Cord Woven Rope Lounge Bench Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
Stylish and beautiful 1960s Mid-Century Modern bench lounge sofa in wood with new seating pillow and cord or woven rope backseat completed with brass details. The traditional and cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$34,584 Sale Price
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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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