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
Stunning Pair of Rattan Club Chairs in Parchment Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Armchair Erik Buch 1960s for Orum Mobler, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice vintage armchair by Danish designer Erik Buch for manufacturer Orum Mobler.
Production period: 1960s.
Can be used as dining or desk chair!
Good vintage condition. Wood sort p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Koefoed's Møbelfabrik
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 Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Walnut
Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960.
The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored.
The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bonacina Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Hight-Backed Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of original 1960s low chairs with curved bamboo high back, beautiful design and comfortable seating. Italian production 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its original sage tweed upholstery. Overall depth is 37 inches. Recovering is recommended.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Leather, Matte Black Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original black leather, black steel frame, and vintage 4-star base, in very good condition.
Charles Pollock was a master of desig...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bent Plywood, Chrome and Navy Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unidentified chair and ottoman in the style of Herman Miller's Eames chair and Richard Hersberger Pace Collection chair and ottoman. Crafted in plywood much like the Ea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibr...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Mid Century Beige Armchairs by Henryk Lis, 1960s, Set of 2
By Henryk Lis
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
The set of two armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. The structure is made of beech wood in a warm walnut color, finished with a semi-matte satin varnish. The u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Beech
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century armchairs, Austria 1950s, Newly Reupholstered, Linen Fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Austrian armchairs, 1950s, entirely restored, walnut wood legs, reupholstered in premium linen fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
French Mid Century Ripe Chairs by Adrien Audox and Frida Minet for Vibo. Beautifully curved bentwood and original woven rope seats.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
Mid Century Italian Grey Munari Sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Italian Munari canape made during 1970's. New upholstery contrasting with a nice wood structure. The perfect touch for an unforgettable decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two.
This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1960-70s Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather and Teak Sofa by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A high-quality Mid Century designer sofa by Danish maker Komfort, a superb piece in excellent original condition. A piece with great form a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash, Teak
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Brown Mohair, 1970, Set of 5
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, brown mohair, Italy, 1970, five elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Three Seater Pierre Cardin Modular Sofa in black lacquer and silk, France 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Pierre Cardin, a trailblazing fashion designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach, extended his creative vision into the realm of furniture design. Pierre Cardin's ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and strikingly modern set of bar stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, c.1975
Mid-century modern icon and master of iron, American designer Arthur Umanoff brin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1960s Milo Baughman Velvet Modular Sectional, Set of 7
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, modular sectional you could hope to find. This is a rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 2 Dal Vera Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 armchairs from the 1960 swith a Scandinavian design produced by the Italian historic DAL VERA furniture factory in Conegliano Veneto and designed by Antonio Dal Vera himself...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Chrome-plated Steel and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, chrome-plated steel, rush, Europe, 1970s
These sleek modern dining chairs, dating back to the seventies, constitute an open framework crafted from steel, f...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR, Germany – 1969 in New Bouclé Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1972.
The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture.
The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Space Age Original "Garden Egg" by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s, Marked
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Praha, CZ
The both of chairs are marked with the manufacturer stamps / see photos / and originally dated 1.Oct.1974 and 27.Aug.1974.
The original condition, including the original cloth upholstery
Lacquered surface with normal traces of use - abrasions.
The Garden Egg chair was designed by the Hungarian émigré Peter Ghyczy 1968, who started his working career as chief designer for the Polyurethane factory 'Elastogran GmbH' in Lemförde (West Germany). The license to produce the chair was sold to the VEB Synthesewerk Schwarzheide close to the city of Senftenberg. The latter gives the chair its other name, the 'Senftenberg Egg'. Officially, one third of their production was for the West German market, the rest for East Germany and for export.
The production was halted in 1975 as the lacquering remained problematic, yet the chair became an iconic 'east' German product, due to its popularity in trade shows and exhibitions / Jana Scholze - Garden egg chair by Peter Ghyczy...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer, Pierre Lottier.The chairs are in a neoclasslical X frame form in wood with leather cov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933.
Original condition with nice patina.
Literature:
Charlotte Perriand U...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Oak Wood, Chapo Creation, France
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the model S31-B designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid oak wood. This stool also (could work) works w...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools/Ottomans
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools
Offered is a Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools. This set includes two stools(we have...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Creme Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage authentic Eero Saarinen's executive arm chair. Completely restored with a touch of gold.
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imag...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition.
Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Midcentury Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Model 803 Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Pair of model 803 armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s. Oak and fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The armchairs are sold as ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Superb Restored Pair of Loungers by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
Alessandro Becchi rare matched set of four solid pine "Toscanolla" dining chairs by for Giovanetti, Italy, 1970s
Wicker and Solid Pine Toscanolla Chairs by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti circa 1970s. Alessandro Becchi chairs...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Rush
Set of Four Lucite Mid Century Folding chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that extra seating for your dinner party. Fold ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Two-tone wood seat on black enamelled steel base.
Produced for a private commission in Copacabana, Rio de Ja...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Elegant and Large Italian Three-Seat Curved Sofa, New Velvet Upholstery. 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and wide Italian three-seat curved sofa. Circa 1950/60.
Soft and comfortable seat. Light beech waxed feet.
Perfect condition.
Original pieces from the 1950s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality velvet fabric from Kvadrat Raf Simons' collection and new foams.
We can particularly appreciate the work and savoir-faire of our team of upholsterers respecting the original design, using the right proportions and lines as it was designed in the 50's.
If needed for a project, we also have the pair of armchairs in stock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Set of Three Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made out of high density wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Firenze, IT
Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs
Six wooden chairs designed by Paolo Buffa, with geometric decoration inlaid in the backrest, seat upholstered in fabric in shades of white.
Produced b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 10 mid century teak dining chairs by Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 10 mid century dining chairs by bramin circa 1960.
Rare to find in such a large matching set.
Fine quality and well regard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Artek Tank Chair Model by Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century tank chair Model 400 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek. Curved frame with original Zebra' upholstery.
Dimensions: H 66cm, W 76.5cm, D 81cm.
Alvar Aal...
Category
19th Century Finnish Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Birch
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair for Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oyster chair designed in 1958 by french designed Pierre Paulin for the dutch company Artifort. Chromed steel base and upholstered in original fabric. Signed.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cherrywood "Cow Horn" Bench by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid cherrywood bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Winchedon (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a deeply carved, cow horn-form backrest and minimal rectangular plat...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair In Fluffy Pierre Frey, Artifort *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in fluffy Pierre Frey fabric.
Manufactured by Artifort in the 1970s in the Netherlands. Newly upholstered in fluffy wool, mohair ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Briarwood by Meadowcraft
By Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chaise, lounge chair of wrought iron, and metal mesh, by Meadowcraft, from the Dogwood series, circa 1950/1960's. The chair is solid, stable and fully functional, the finish shows co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Lucite 'Z' Dining Chairs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Here is a set of four beautiful acrylic chairs. They are physically very heavy while remaining visually very light. They are in very nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Table or Counter Height Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stool with Chrome Legs and 20" Seat Height. The stools are in original condition ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm
Good condition .
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Meurop Crocus Ball Chair, New Upholstered with High-End Fabric by Dedar, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Timeless crocus ball armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967.
The chair is reupholsered in a soft wool bouclé fabric by Dedar...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in workin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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