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
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in 27 elements, Full brown leather.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-seven elements, Full brown leather, fabric, Switzerland, 1972
"Mid-century modern De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand.
wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric.
In good original c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 McGuire Organic Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Organic Rattan Dining Chairs attributed to McGuire. The chairs have been professionally restored and fresh coat of finish has been applied.
The backs were upholstered previ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960.
At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakura...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1950's Modernist Ebonized Wood Italian Dining Chairs In Donghia Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 6 1950's modernist ebonized wood Italian dining chairs re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, fully restored and re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to ag...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s
A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli.
The ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
“Godot” daybed attributed to Pierre Chapo, 1950s France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Godot” daybed attributed to Pierre Chapo, 1950s France. Also known as the L01. Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) designed this daybed in 1959 for the writer Samuel Becket and named it ‘Godot...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid Century Modern French Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Vintage Pair of Spanish Chairs Oak Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of vintage Spanish chairs with newly upholsterd vachetta leather- by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, Fredericia Stolefabrik, labelled, midcentury.
A pair of labelled Børge Mogensen's ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Karpen of California Sculptural Gondola Sofa
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptionally rare Karpen of California gondola sofa in original, as-found condition. A striking, sculptural design with a wave-like depiction. It is, without exception, furniture in art form. This is a project in need of full restoration. A rare opportunity to restore and choose the fabric of new owners choice.
I found an interesting blog about a similar sofa that has undergone an exceptional restoration. Helpful to see the potential of this sofa once restored. To view Google "california karpen sofa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Tulip Armless Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Offered for sale is a stunning set of five authentic Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Chairs designed by the legendary Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa the 1960s. Each chair proudly ret...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
George Mulhauser Mr. Chair Leather Walnut Lounger for Plycraft
By Plycraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A exceptional stunning walnut and tufted buttery soft black leather lounge chair and matching ottoman called Mr. Chair by the manufacturer Plycraft . The chair swivels and can rock a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Circular Contemporary Armchair in Black Oakwood and Natural Cane
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary lounge chair. The seat is upholstered in 100% cotton velvet and the back in woven cane. The darkened wood structure provides strength and lightness to the piece.
Materials: Upholstered in cream or grey 100% velvet, black oakwood structure with natural cane...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1970s Italian Midcentury Carved Wood Brass Cord Woven Rope Lounge Bench Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
Stylish and beautiful 1960s Mid-Century Modern bench lounge sofa in wood with new seating pillow and cord or woven rope backseat completed with brass details. The traditional and cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
Reupholstered Midcentury Danish Grey 3-Seat Sofa from CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Stylish big sofa by CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery in full accordance with the original upholstery. This sofa has a spacious yet straight seat. Ergonomic very wel suited to...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Chocolate Brown Mohair 'Camaleonda' 7 Piece Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' 7-Piece Modular Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair,
Designed by Mario Bellini Produced by B&B Italia Italy, 1970s
An iconic expression of radical 1970s Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer mohair fabric, offering both luxury and durability. Its angular arms, a signature mi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in all over cushioned leopard velvet bliss in this 1970s Milo Baughman style Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. This par...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and original blue tufted leather cushion....
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
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, Wood
Six Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer.
Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product.
The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool.
Very beautiful and comfortable item!
Here set of 10 chairs is available.
All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare.
Change of dimensions are also possible.
Please ask for more informations.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet, Linen
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage chairs in great country style.
They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company EG Furniture.
The chairs are made of so...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For On Collection
The Nørgaard Chair, is designed to fit into the honest and uncompromising architecture that became FRIIS & MOLTKE’s hallmark. Th...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in stained birch. Caning is in good condition. Beautiful set of chairs and ready to use. Made in Czech, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rare Vintage Viggo Boesen Sofa in Shearling, Produced by Hos Wulff, Denmark 1930
By Viggo Boesen, Hos Wulff
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare vintage beech and shearling sofa designed by Viggo Boesen (attributed) and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark, circa 1930s. Newly renovated and reupholstered in premium beige sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mah Jong Lounge Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early first edition of Mah Jong lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Single seat that easily converts into...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Ashwood Willow Italian Armchair
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair model "Willow" designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the "Willow Tea Room" in 1903 in Glasgow. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered in leather.
In its original configuration, the high, semicircular backrest of this solid wood throne served as a divider between the entrance and the tea room behind it. Complex series of lines and shapes reflect the style of Mackintosh.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wife Margaret Macdonald...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of 8 Pine Dining Chairs in the Style of Axel Einar-Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of eight superb and very charming pine dining chairs. In the style of Carl Malmsten and even building a little bit on the tradition of the famous "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Pine
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
Flair for Bernhardt Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Chrome/Leather/Oak after Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1970s, it pains us somewhat to call this an Eame's inspired copy since its look is so unique and makes dramatic changes compared to a 670/671. Taking a step back, they sh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Niels Moller Model-75 Teak & Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer:
Niels Møller
Manufacturer:
JL Møllers Møbelfabrik
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lane Leather & Wood Ekornes Stressless Style Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in America, designed after the success of the Ekornes Stressless design. Lane made meaningful transformations to the design, including the segmented style chair portion and the ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 2 Camaleonda armchairs and pouf by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 3 modular elements of the world-famous "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini, for B&B Italia, a timeless iconic piece that revolutionized the design of the 1970s, in this version, con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair.
24.5 inches high.
24 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s
Beautiful vintage Danish Scandinavian chair by Niels Otto Moller model 71, in teak. Beau...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Stunning vintage DS-69 sofa/daybed in black leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Experience timeless luxury with the De Sede DS-69, a rare and iconic vintage piece crafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in finely stitched, high-quality black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest):
L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Foam
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Moleca" lounge chair is a significant piece of Brazilian design history, created in 1957 by master designer Sergio Rodrigues. It is a beautiful example of Rodrigues's unique and...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut and Blue Raf Simons Fabric for Cimon Montréal, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963. The sculptural shape of the elongated arms, the winged back and the slightly incl...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Golden Dining Room Chairs in Brass with Geometrical Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Midcentury Modern Brass Chairs in perfect condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
This sofa measures: 100 wide x 36 deep x 23.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 23....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Ekornes Stressless Cognac Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Ekorness "stressless" chair and matching ottoman. The chair tilts and has a nicely patinated cognac leather. It is very comfortable to sit in -hence the name, "stressless"!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rene Prou French Hand Wrought Iron Stool France c1940
By René Prou
Located in Chicago, IL
Rene Prou charming hand wrought iron stool with black patina. The curved feet are expertly formed and the seat is generous. Charming for a vanity stool or an entry. We have left the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Ludvik Volak Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Off-White Bouclé, CZ 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Two Ludvik Volak Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Off-White Bouclé, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This refined set of two mid-century lounge chairs, attributed to renowned Czech designer Lu...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Wooden Bench With Brass Accessories Mid-Century Design Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Wooden bench with brass accessories, Italy, 1970s
The bench represents one of the very rare testimonies of activity in the world of design. Capable of presenting itself as an authen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pamio, Toso & Massari Lara Sofa, Stilwood, Italy 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lara sofa, 1958 was designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood. Pamio and
Toso were close collaborators. Joined by ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” dining chairs for Cassina, wood and leather, Italy, 1907, set of two.
"Geometrically strict, frantically ind...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Mex Cube Sofa For Cassina
A flexible design sofa whose minimalist proportions were crafted to fit comfortably with any interior decor style, thanks to the variety of p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna wood & Suede, Angelini, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of six chairs is fashioned from rich brown Caviuna wood, which has been carefully refinished to achieve a pristine condition. The ergonomic design of the backrest be...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Suede
Mid-Century Curved Oak Greaves and Thomas Inspired Windsor Corner Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Oak curved spindle back corner bench inspired by Greaves & Thomas, likely manufactured in Germany. Elegant delicate hand-turned spindle backs and legs with dainty curved ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Bruno Rey Stacking Chairs designed by Kush & Co, Germany, 1971, Model 3300
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic stackable High-quality solid wooden beech chairs model 3300 designed by Bruno Rey, manufacturer: Kusch & Co in Germany, Manufacturer's labels attached to the bottom of each ch...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. We have had many many cube sofas by Mr. Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back. The origin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs. Featuring a straight line design, solid wood frames, new upholstery on the seats / backrest, and a beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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