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
Danish Modern Brutalist Lounge Chair in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brutalist and sculptural Danish modern lounge chair in the style of Henning Kjærnulf by a Danish cabinetmaker, 1960s. Comfortable lounge chair with beautiful details that fit many in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Stunning set (8) of Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO Italy
By Maxalto
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning set features eight Artona series "Africa" dining chairs designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s.
Crafted from premium Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Highback / Ladderback light Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dy...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Formica
Mah Jong Chaise Lounge Sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by Hans Hopfer
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1980 / Roche Bobois / Mah Jong / fabric / Mid-century / Vintage
A vintage Mah Jong Chaise lounge sofa in very nice condition upholstered with...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Pair of Bertoia chairs in chrome-plated steel made in the 1970s by Harry Bertoia for ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega Erno Fabry MCM Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega for Erno Fabry Mid Century Italian Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 21 deep x 39.5 inches high, with a seat height/c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Ottomans in solid mahogany and off-white boucle, designed by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern ottomans or stools done in solid mahogany and upholstered in off-white boucle creating a beautiful contrast between sleek s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina
An innovative upholstered seating system, supported by a beam that allows sectional elements to be combined i...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Eight Mid-century Modern Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs attributed to the famous designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and covered in green eco-l...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Rare Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare original Djinn chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, manufactured by Airborne International, circa 1965. Early edition newly upholstered in high quality wool Lelievre La...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown
This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church
By Donald Judd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century MOD Donald Judd inspired side chairs from a Dutch church. Straight lines and sharp edges make these attractive dining or accent chairs that truly stand out. They are in o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric . Sitting on solid walnut frames and legs these are sturdy and very comfortable for lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Chapo Stool S31 'Model A' in solid Elmwood, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool S31 (model A) designed by Pierre Chapo around 1960 and manufactured by Chapo Création in France. Solid elmwood finished in naturel oil. Excellent original condition and signed ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme Leather, 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
Textile, Wool, Beech, Leather
1960s French Bobbin Turned Stick and Ball Wood Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat. We do have available as well the matching bench.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs
New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, ...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
William Doezema for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs
By William Doezema for Mastercraft
USA, 1970s
Beautiful burled Carpathian elm wood frames, with brass deta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Wingback Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Set of vintage wingback lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950–1959. These iconic chairs feature sculpted walnut bases and dramatic arm details, refinished...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Carimate Ser, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two dining chairs with armrests Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Vintage Dining Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co (Set of 6)
Located in Houston, TX
A Stunning Set of 6 Holman Manufacturing Co. Dining Room Chairs
Produced by Danish Family located in Pittsburgh, TX, Selling to Luxury Stores A...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, France, 1960s/70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in LEWES, GB
An early pair of Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, France, 1960s. Elm and very nicely patinated leather. Rarely found in such nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Alberto Roselli for Sapporiti Confidential Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Countryside, IL
Alberto Roselli for Sapporiti Confidential Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 25 inches high, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Dark Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Waterfall shaped sofa in a dark brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The d...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid walnut frames, with upholstered seats...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rino Levi, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Rino Levi, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75"H x 26.375"W x 31.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.75"
A...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cleopatra Daybed with Block Shop x Amsterdam Modern Collab Mattress and Bolster
By Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our special limited edition collaboration with Los Angeles Textile Studio Block Shop. 1960's Cleopatra style daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping with painted teak ends and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
CESCA Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1970s
Style: Mid-century modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame
Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame
Condition: Wood and cane...
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the most luxurious cashmere from The Elder Statesman.
One of a kind.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Tiger Mountain Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Club Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hexagonal "Strictly Spanish" chair designed by Adrian Pearsall with distinct design elements as seen in Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian style furnishings. Of solid Oak construction with b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Guillerme et Chambron "Catherine" Armchair for Votre Maison, France 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The collaboration of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron was destined to be as influential as it is prolific. Votre Maison - the duo’s own company - left an indelible stamp on the ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s. Finished in a beautiful bleach walnut with a burnt brown leather seat. Some wear to the lea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape Asymmetric Armrest
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape, Asymmetric Armrest
The Treze Sofa is a refined fusion of minimalist geometry and timeless craftsmanship. Its clean lines and st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of six Mid-Century modern dining chairs, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Oak and teak frame, reupholstered with quality wool fabric by Kvadrat. Good vintage condition, minor pati...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 6
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Model 77: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3"
Dimensions Model 57 (with armrests): approx. 22.8" × 20.1" × 29.9" × 17.3"
(Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height)
This original s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
‘Cleopatra’ Daybed with Teak Ends, Black Mattress, and Bolster by Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, wider 1960's Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak ends, enameled metal frame and new black mattress and bolster. Manufactured by Royal Auping, the Cleopatra div...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century De Sede Style Two Piece Leather Loveseat by Laauser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, leather 2 piece loveseat by Laauser. This sofa is comprised of 2 corner pieces. In original condition with visible wear, including scratches, scuff marks, indentations and patina. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Shown with a matching 9 piece sectional...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Sprij Meubelen, Vlaardingen, Netherlands, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of organic shaped walnut armchairs made circa 1950 by Sprij Meubelen in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Mid-Century Modern design and the self-evident quality of that era.
The ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Airborne Sectional Sofa with Ottoman 'Patate' in Black Velvet Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa with ottoman model 'Patate', velvet corduroy, metal, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in black velvet corduroy that contributes to a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of very rare Widdicomb armchairs Elegant and timeless design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings from the 1950s , in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Modern Dining Chair Cane Back Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six Midcentury Modern dining chairs featuring cane backs and rich wood frames. The set includes two captain’s chairs with arms and four armless side chairs, upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single iconic 'Perla' club/armchair by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo (early 1950s, Italy).
Composed of a gently curved back with exaggerated, outstretched arms (charmingly appears ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950.
They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such.
Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 33.5 wide x 35 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm hei...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes joy with its colorful and cheerful Skai upholstery in or...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swivel Armchair with Footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swivel reclining armchair with footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
It is made of bent beech with beige leather upholstery. The seat is rotatable and adjustable in the upward position...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Biscuit Tufted Gondola Sofa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Biscuit Tufted Gondola Sofa 1960
Reupholstered in Great Plains Lionheart by HOLLY HUNT – a plush, fur-like chenille made from 100% solution-dyed ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Philip Arctander Style Mid-century Modern Beech Stool, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of stools in beech wood and Boucle fabric, completely restored and reupholstered, the style is very reminiscent of the Danish architect Philip Arctander.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 streamline chrome Italian dining chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with minor wear and patina to the chrome due to age and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, black lacquered wrought iron structures, swivel seat on its axis in strips of folded wo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Framework Sofa, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, it features a sculptural exposed walnut frame that highlights Gibbings' sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Twill, Walnut
Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair in Grey Stripe Velvet
Located in Seattle, WA
A Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair, teak frame, recently reupholstered in grey stripe velvet fabric. This particular example is in good condition, very minimal w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. Model 2206 Sculptural Wing Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Sculptural Wing Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. Model 2206. Reupholstered recently in a black and beige woven zebra print. The fabric is not black and white - it i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Set of Three Meribel Wood Stool For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Set of Three Wood Stool For Cassina
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
American walnut.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manuf...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Wooden Stool with Luxurious Poodle Faux Fur Upholster by FORME
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking design statement, this sculptural and brutalist pair of stools masterfully combines the strength of solid wood with the lavish texture of refined faux poodle fur upholster...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Faux Fur
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
Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair For Cassina
Among Cassina’s best-sellers, Hola is a design chair also available without armrests, whose elegant, functional lines announce the ultima...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy.
Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with wooden frame and white fabric seat, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 82 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Mid Century Tulip Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Karl Springer Mid Century Tulip Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.75 and arm height/chair cleara...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa Mid Century Modern 1955, Model 2557
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Three-Seater Sofa by Knoll.
Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955
91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 22....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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