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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 20th Century
Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This individualistic chair possesses a look that is eternally relevant regardless of current trends, a charm that would likely be called ‘the Mid-Century Modern style’.
The arms an...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Kill International FK6725 leather chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This pair of elegant FK 6725 Bird high back chairs comes in very good condition. The taupe-colored leather of the chairs shows hardly any signs of wear and has a charming patina on t...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mod Space Age Saarinen Inspired Red Plastic Moulded Chairs with Pedestal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space age mod Eero Saarinen inspired red plastic molded armchairs with fixed pedestal base. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. three available.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid Century Iconic Mart Stam S34 Cantilever Armchair, 1980s Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Mid-Century-Modern armchair with faux-leather seating and chrome plated tubular steel frame, designed in the 1920s by Mart Stam, designer of the first cantilever chair. A r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992)
A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism Joaquim Tenreiro. With their slim...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Pierre chapo Side Chairs S11 in oak France - 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Pierre chapo Side Chairs S11 in oak and leather
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
“Amanta” Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding 5 piece “Amanta” sectional sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia around 1960.
This rare and beautiful piece contains five elements that can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
United Style Mid Century Walnut Pedestal Base Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
United Style Mid Century Walnut Pedestal Base Sofa
This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 20.5 inches
All pieces of fu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Percival Lafer MP43 Lounge Chair with Headrest & Footstool.
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The MP-41 was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960’s, Brazil.
This chair features a solid dark hardwood base with leather straps to support the seat. The tufted leather seating i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
curved Italian sofa - 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Fully restored 60s curved Italian sofa with warm and elegant textured fabric from an English maison. This elegant sofa is very comfortable and will add a lot of chic to your interior...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Set of Upholstered Solid Wood Mid-Century Armchairs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism, established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was gu...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high back lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo.
This pair of newly upholstered chairs are supported by four solid brass metal curved feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1960's midcentury modern French rocking chair
Located in London, Lambeth
well crafted rocking chair with streamed bent wooden arms
super comfortable rare armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- wooden parts has been refurbished
- original upholstery
- good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs by Carl Hansen and Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of the iconic Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs by Carl Hansen & Son.
We aren't positive of when these chairs were manufactured but we believe they were produced in the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Teak
Pair of armchairs 'Laila' in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This icon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Fantastic Gabriella Crespi style Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen upholstery is still in nice condition too...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Serpentine Cloud Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A vintage 1990s Serpentine Cloud Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan. The fabric on the Cloud Sofa is supple, soft, and ready to place. This sofa would look great in any Mid-Centur...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
1960’s Danish sofa
Located in London, Lambeth
Superbly designed Danish 3 seater sofa restored with green velvet reupholstered .Teak frame polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous restored pair of 'S-1' cognac-color leather lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP. This set was designed in 1976 and was Lafer's concept of m...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge or Slipper Chairs in a solid hardwood frame and covered in a glove-like leather. These chairs are derived from neoclassical design ideas that are several centuries old. They are also characteristic of "Butaque,” the Mexican name for the low, inclined J-shaped wooden lounger...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals Brass and Leather Lounge Chair
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair
By John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals
USA, Circa 1970s
Brass plated steel frame, with upholstered leather seat and back.
Measures: 28"...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Eames For Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of molded birch plywood LCW, low seated easy lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Their black oval Herman Miller label indicates the pair is from t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Marco Zanusso Italian Green Sofa for two
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and beautiful Sofa Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Designed in 1951 by the Italian architect and furniture manufacturer Marco Zanuso, this iconic sofa is a symbol of style, m...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Bar Stool Artek K65
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Alvar Aalto Bar Stool for Artek, model K65
in original finish.
Measurements
W 13,5’’ x D 14’’ x H 28’’
Seat Height 23,5''
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Time life chair Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
TimeLife Chair Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames
Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Style: Mid-Century M...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Paul Frankl Bamboo Rattan Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century bamboo chairs, boasting stylish and sturdy bamboo and rattan construction. Unique vintage design, padded seat, and gorgeous complementary colors.
Please ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Tan brown leather and chrome rocking chair chaise lounge by German ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
2 Teak Boomerang Dining Chairs by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hannover, DE
2 vintage midcentury chairs designed by Alfred Christensen for
manufacturer Slagelse Møbelværk.
Production period: 1950s, Denmark.
Displayed price is for a set of 2. Totally up to ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Paul Leidersdorff 'Caravelle' Danish Mid-Century Easy Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare lounge chair by Paul Leidersdorff.
Denmark, c1960s.
Caravelle model.
Leather, steel and wood.
Good vintage condition.
PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT IF SOLD IN THE UK. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
a set of 4 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen, produced by Mogens Kold
Located in Houston, TX
a set of 4 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen, produced by Mogens Kold, circa 1950s. The chairs are made from teak with original paper cord seating. They’re structurally so...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Teak
1960s Johannes Andersen Juliane" Rosewood Dining Chairs by Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern rosewood dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark circa 1960s. These dining chairs feature a white fabric upholstery...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Martin Industries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful vintage Milo Baughman style sofa by Martin Industries of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. this sofa features the original Striped upholstery and walnut legs.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Two Safari Easy Chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two Safari easy chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. These chairs features stained oak frames and fabric seats and backs. These architectural chairs are set up wi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960's period. No maker markings. Black lacquered beech wood constructed low arm chairs....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds.
The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Sets Chairs Metal Chrome Green Velvet Giorgio Rinaldi for Rima Sabrina
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set of 4 chromed metal chairs with green velvet cushions, some of the structures have restorations as shown in the photo.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Lounge Chairs for Norrell Mobel AB, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning leather and rosewood 'Ilona' lounge chairs by Arne Norell, circa 1971.
Leather, rosewood, fabric, brass. Manufactured by Norrel Mobel AB, Sweden.
Classic Arne Norell design features a very clever construction which creates a stunning contrast both in materials and color. The frames are comprised of jacaranda with brass buckles supporting thick luxurious saddle leather. The brown leather cushions have a warm patina and are extremely comfortable.
Very good original condition. Occasional minor scratches or scuffing to the rosewood frame. Leather throughout has minor areas of fading, creasing, marks and scuffing which results in a gorgeous patina.
Each chair: 31” H x 33” W x 32” D
Seat height: 16”
Price is for the pair.
We're currently pairing these Arne Norell Danish Modern chairs with a gorgeous burl credenza by Arthur Umanoff, Mastercraft brass end tables...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Folding Chair REX By Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Čelinac, BA
Niko Kralj Folding Chair REX 1950s
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs and Ottoman - Pair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs and Ottoman - Pair
The chair measures: 29 wide x 30.5 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height/chai...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of 'Space Age' Fibreglass 'Toga' Armchairs by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
A pair of armchairs, 'Toga' model by designer Sergio Mazza.
Italy, c1968.
A model is present today in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, a testament of it's timeless design....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
A Set of 4 SHABBY-CHIC BAMBOO Chairs in AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A charming set of 4 table or terrace chairs, or even a complete living room (with table and armchair extra, see below) indoor or outdoor, Art-Popular, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, all cur...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Rare Pair of Gruppo / Studio G14 T.E.E. Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of Gruppo 14 (Studio 14) TEE chairs, 1970s. Produced by Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.p.A, Misinto, Milan, Italy. Label to one chair and marked bases. Newly upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of 8 Italian dining cream leather and brown wood easychairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare set 8 Italian dining easychairs with brown wood structure and cream leather seat. Brass details on the legs. Very comfy !
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s.
The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model.
Original patina and finish.
Orignal chairs not modern copies!
The upholstery is ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1970s armchairs upholstered in original vintage brown chenille, very comfortable and versatile thanks to the modern line they are ideal for all kinds of environments.
Normal...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture.
A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, attributed to the Danish Designer Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in solid oak and reupholstered in a style fabric with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Thonet Cafe Daum N°4, 1960. By Salvatore Leone
No 4 "Café Daum" designed by Thonet around 1860, and constantly produced until 1930 by the factories of Thonet. From 1930 it ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six Hans J Wegner 'JH811' Mid-Century Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of six dining chairs by legendary designer Hans J Wegner,
Denmark, c1950s.
'JH811' model for Johannes Hansen.
Original condition steel frames and light leather uph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern design. Made by E.G Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark. Model "Razorblade".
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1970s Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /very good condition with minor signs of use
- heigh of seat 36 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Hill Manufacturing Mid Century Lucite and Chrome Barstools - Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Hill Manufacturing Mid Century Lucite and Chrome Barstools - Set of 4
Each barstool measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 37.25 high, with a seat height of 29 inches
All pieces of furnit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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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Small Vintage Office Chairs
Canada Bar
Deco Upholstered Dining Chairs
Vintage Dining Round Chair
Set Of Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs