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
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa in beige for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An inventive modular sofa, with soft, inviting curves that bespeak comfort to the max and extreme versatility. The rounded arm-rests curve to meet the back, the shape expressing the crafts excellence synonymous with Cassina’s crafts expertise, more evidence of which can be seen in the upholstery edge-stitching that delineates the lines of the various elements. The sofa is composed of single units that have been conceived as if they were tiny sculptures...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Style Armchair In Black Frame & Navy Blue Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1927 by Marcel Breuer, these iconic B33 chairs produced by Knoll feature a cantilevered tubular steel frame and leather "corset" style seats and backs. These were manufac...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite sculptural swivel chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Oak & Straw French Modernist Armchair, France, c. 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak & Straw French Modernist Armchair, France, c. 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Italian mid-century modern garden armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Pair of straw and rattan chairs or armchairs. The seat and back are square with woven straw interiors and woven rattan...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Sectional Seating Element 'Elmyre' in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sectional lounge piece or lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Beautiful sectional 'Elmyre' element that can be positioned in any preferr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Rosewood and metal bench, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rosewood and metal bench, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Rosewood bench with tubular metal legs. The end of the leg is finished with rosewood. The product is in excellent condition. It has b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$862 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Peter Ole Schiønning Safari Chairs for Niels Eilersen, c. 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable set of four safari chairs designed by Peter Ole Schiønning for the renowned Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen, likely produced in the 1960s. These chairs are a testamen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Long Gondola Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Long Gondola Sofa
This sofa measures: 123 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches
Al...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Chapo s24 Chairs in Elm and Leather France 1960 Set of 6
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra-rare set of six original S24 dinning chairs designed by Pierre Chapo. These examples were imported from France in the 1960s. They feature original leather seats and gorgeous el...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Black fiberglass shell seat
Aluminium base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German 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
Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314 wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair is stunning-- very large in scale, and clad in fine cotton velvet that has a slight sheen.
This gorgeous wingback was designed in the 1950's by Paul McCobb for Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a furniture dynasty producer of legacy furniture...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Beech & Leather 'Eva' Lounge Chairs C. 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is an iconic pair of lounge chairs known as the 'Eva' model, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Crafted from beechwood using the bentwood technique, the 'Eva' chairs have an el...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Gijs Bakker "Gb Lounge Chair" by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gijs Bakker "GB Lounge chair" by Karakter
Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery.
Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,705 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Adolf Wrenger Large Bouclé Beech Wood Armchair Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Wrenger Armchair original, labelled, newly upholstered, Germany, 1950
A very rare wingback armchair with new wool Bouclé upholstery and in very good condition. Adolf Wrenger, ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$347 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Ameublement NF Beech and Beige Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of beech and beige vinyl upholstered dining chairs. These items were produced in France during 1950s by Ameublement NF siege 24.
This se...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Gio Ponti Style Curved Bench with Brass Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Gio Ponti style curved bench with brass legs.
Large Italian curved bench with splayed brass legs. This stunning Italian modern Gio Po...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dutch Architectural Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalistic but very comfortable pair of 2 lounge chairs, made in The Netherlands, circa 1960.
The construction is very sophisticated, the chairs seem to float on the pair of flat ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,600 / set
Three-piece living room set model 770 by Joseph-André Motte, Steiner, circa 1958
Located in Paris, FR
Joseph-André Motte. Lounge seating set consisting of two armchairs and a two-seater sofa, model 770. Steiner edition, circa 1958.
The three seats have been completely refurbished ver...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- early model
- faux leather with patina
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Le Corbusier Chaise Longue for Cassina, circa 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's.
Manufacture edition circa 1960's.
In natural cow/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$5,300 Sale Price
25% Off
Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Rocking Horse Child's Toy, Italy, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Rattan, bamboo and wicker child's rocking horse with basketweave seat. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair for Elam, 1950s
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and original rocking chair mod. Mitzi design by Ezio Longhi for Elam from the 1950s. We have only restored the wooden part, it needs a new upholstery.
This is a collectible chair.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,012 Sale Price
30% Off
White Oak French 1950s Style Lounge Chair Made to Order, COM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lance Thompson white oak French 1950s style lounge chair
Made to Order, COM
H 34, D 33.5, W 24.75 in.
Lead time 8 weeks. (One pair on Stock as Shown...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Michael Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood hand caned. Circa the 1960s
Dimensions: 35.13 h x 20.25 d x 16.25 w Seat 18.25 h
Partial label
Cafe chair bentwood cane seat...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$224 Sale Price
36% 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
1960's Compass Leg Theater Chairs by American Seating
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of metal folding theater seats in good found condition, very comfortable and sturdy.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1960s Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Woven Rope Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Woven Rope Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. Very organic modern form with curvaceous wood frame and textural woven rope or seagrass upholstery.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Maple and Leather Midcentury Wood Stools, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of petite midcentury maple and leather stools, Italy, circa 1950-1960.
Nice pair of cute wooden stools with original upholstery in good condition. the leather is very soft a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century.
Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$958 Sale Price
46% Off
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a coffee table. Satin black lacquered wood and upholstered in the original black leather with amazing patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to make an L-shaped configuration. Bold 70s Italian design thats striking to look at and has a comfortable seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high.
Measurements 4-seater sofa
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 290 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements 2-seater:
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 145 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements coffee table:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 73 cm
– Depth: 73 cm
Measurements cabinets:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 2x73 cm and 2x68cm
– Depth: 37,5 cm
Note: The Carlo Nason Lotus...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light brown stained bentwood beech frame. Designed by Norwegian design icon, Ingmar Relling i...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
By Framar, Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with sugar paper-colored bouclé fabric. Paolo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$5,868 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh
Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Antler Chair designed by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Office for Tendo Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The Antler Chair was designed by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in 1966.
It is a long-selling masterpiece chair that is still being made today.
This is a rare monopo...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Rare set of 10 Jean Gillon dining chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 10 dining room chairs in original black leather by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s.
Matching dining room table available.
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed, c. 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an emblematic collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both sides of the bed, we are not considering splitting the pair.
This iconic low profile bed with...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$5,600 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Wilhelm Kienzle Leather Safari Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s Antonin Suman Beech Bentwood Restored Side Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Upholstered in Kirkby design fabric
- Wooden parts carefully refurbished
- hight of seat 45 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and size of the chair. Available in three sizes:
Standard: 64 width, 85 depth, 70 height, 37 seat height
XL: 66 width, 89 depth, 75 height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The 'Soriana' line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This 'Soriana' chai...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
$13,400 Sale Price
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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and finish. LC1 white Outdoor chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An curved comma sofa, by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly reupholstered in ivory coloured, premium, pure mohair fabric. Makers label to underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Seven Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of seven Italian iron patio and garden lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The Mid-Century Modern garden suite consists of three armchairs with adjustable chain reclining backs, two non-reclining back side chairs and two ottomans. One ottoman has tall gilt finials, the other does not. The tall ottoman...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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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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