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
Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Wave-pattern upholstery highlights a curvaceous & sculptural form. Wood pedestal base, with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfortable!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman, designed by Mies van der Rohde for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. The previous owners added snaps to the back of the backrest cushions so ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Upholstered in Red Mohair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of French Brutalist armchairs from the 1960s exemplifies the bold, architectural character of the movement, where raw materiality and sculptural form took precedence over o...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, Italy 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 dining chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Each chair features a sleek black metal frame, complemented by beautifully curved leather arms and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Wave Chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rocking wave chaise lounge designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Appropriately name the wave chaise due to its wave-shaped body which gives this ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Two Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chairs Les Arcs
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chairs from Les Arcs. Great condition of the oak frame. Light wood frame, X-shaped braces, curved back and rush seat. Seats have been re-rush...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$4,247 / item
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, 'the 3300 chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Walnut Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Mid Century Walnut Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950. With a new upholstery. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,058 Sale Price
55% Off
Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 65.1"W x 18.25"D
All items ship from H...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Set of six chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s. The combination of clean lines, high-quality...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Catilina" chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Catilina chair with painted steel frame, plywood seat top and polyurethane cushions upholstered and covered in green Claudio Valtorta leather. This iconic seat was designed by Luigi ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Large curved sofa in wood and green velvet in the style of Gio Ponti Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large curved sofa in wood and fabric, upholstered in green velvet, in the style of Gio Ponti — Italian manufacture, 1950s
In a living room, the sofa is the quintessential piece of f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano leather Longue Chair For Gavina 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Longue Chair for Gavina 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Vintage Chair, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair made by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. Wood. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$25,008 / item
Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris & Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1960s
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
Designed in 1969 by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, this original Sunball Chair is a sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly comb...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare Viggo Boesen Armchairs in Shearling, Produced by Hos Wulff, Denmark 1930
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare pair of vintage beech and shearling chairs designed by Viggo Boesen (attributed) and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark, circa 1930s. Newly renovated and reupholstered in premiu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Funky Verner Panton Inspired Printed Velvet Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century funky patterned velvet loveseats on casters. Vibrant colors with uniquely patterned designs, these loveseats are cozy with vintage flare. Both in original condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Dutch daybed in teak, metal and wool Mid-Century The Netherlands 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant Mid-Century Dutch daybed was made in the 1960s and showcases a refined blend of materials and thoughtful design. With its solid teak frame, black lacquered metal legs, a...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman, made by the Plycraft Company, American, circa 1970s. Clearly influenced by the Charles and Ray Eames 670 & 671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,250 / set
Mid Century Orphisme Multicolored Velvet Armchair by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility.
The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern daybed.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid beech frame with its original seat with the original fabric.
The original back rest cushio...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style.
DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mushroom Ottoman in Lagoon Birds
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a printed cotton abstract bird pattern. This fabric design consists of a beautiful play between negative and positive space in the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$395 / item
Set of Four French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
Oak frames with original handwoven rush seats. Wear consistent with age and use; rush shows some w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and yellow beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.625"H x 22.0"W x 29.0"D
Seat Height (in...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and shaped wooden structure and newly white fabric re-upholstered seat. The unique and ty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
$8,424 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$375 / item
Fredrik A. Kayser, Model 2222 for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årn
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Armchair model 2222 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årnes, Norway, c. 1955. Newly upholstered in sheepskin. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Vintage Set of Four Thick Rattan & Upholstery Counter-Height Barstools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, these barstools feature great construction, made with thick legs and plenty of support, tied together with expertly crafted rattan knots. The ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rustic Fireside Chairs with Sculpted Backrests and Rush Seats, Spain 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Pair of low chairs with sculpted wooden backrests and handwoven rush seats. Designer unknown, Spain, c. 1960s. Wear on rush, backrest panel slightly loose, but stable and fully funct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mesa Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sectional is fully upholstered and features a walnut or oak plinth base. Dimensions: 120"W x 72"D x 31"H.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$11,245 / item
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Modular 'Amanta' Seating Element in Brown Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chair, corduroy fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966.
The Amanta lounge seating element, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Finn Juhl 192 Teak Arm Chair w/ Ottoman by France & Sons Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak armchair with tightly woven upholstered seat and wonderfully formed sculptural arms with the rare ottoman. From the iconic Danish designer Finn Juhl who's works transcen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Midcentury Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Pernilla" Model Lounge Chair and ottoman, designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. It was retailed by The Scandinavian Design Store in NYC, one of the fi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Cue the spotlight and the swoon — because this signed Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa is not just iconic, it’s got range. From sultry curves to that double polished brass disc base, this D...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Gerard van den Berg (attr) Espresso Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs w/ Oak Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg (attr) espresso brown leather swivel lounge chairs with oak bases. Chairs have leather wrapped frames and removable pillowy cushions with headrests and curved arm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 De Puydt Brutalist Heavy Oak And Rope Dining Chairs, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Six (6) De Puydt Brutalist Heavy Oak Dining Chairs, 1950
Pair of armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, 1950s.
Gorgeous set of 6 mid-century dining chairs in oak and rope hemp ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Rope, Beech
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
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu, Noire, Durable For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu, Noire, Durable For Cassina
An updated structure, shell and black upholstery for the iconic Chaise longue à reglage continu - Noire, t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jana Entry Bench, Danish Cord Version Walnut Mid-Century Modern Woven Jute
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Jana entry bench is an original design, rooted in my love of all things modern, mid century, and Scandinavian. It's lovingly hand-built by me and my team from solid walnut (other...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric.
Dimensions:
96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Leather Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$4,240 / item
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Walnut Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 33 wide x 37 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Ubald Klug Pair of Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofas for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955.
The chair given that typical Scandinavian minimalistic design and are very comfortable. This one with all ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair, American, circa 1960s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. The price of the chair includes reupholstery in ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
May’s Most Popular Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the rooms our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.