Mid-Century Modern Seating
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
Börje Johanson Set of Three Barstools in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, set of three barstools as part of 'Johanson Jupiter Collection', metal, leatherette, Sweden, 1970s.
Highly comfortable high barstools in black le...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-chair, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Wicker lounge chair in the manner of Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Wicker lounge chair in the manner of Tito Agnoli, 1970 Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood.
The chairs are stackable up to 6 high and are very durable thanks to the sturdy chrome...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brass "Poufs" by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs / ottomans designed by Marge Carson in United States, circa 1970s. These poufs have been professionally reupho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Tall Ladderback Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of chairs
With tall ladderbacks
Upholstery is worn and can be changed before sale at cost.
Seat height 32cm
1960s Europe
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair.
More specifically, this set of two LC/P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Attributed French Oak Corkscrew Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern oak trestle corkscrew dining benches attributed to French designer Charles Dudouyt (French 1885-1946). The massive benches are nearly 10 feet long and feature...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Mid Century bench.
Ebonized Beech wood with tapered legs and
carved detaials on the armrests.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Papillon sofa by Giovanetti
By Giovanetti
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Introducing the Papillon lounge chair: Designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Crafted in Italy.
The Papillon lounge chair, a masterpiece designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Large Living room set in orange / rusty brown Velvet, Italy, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing living room set in very well preserved orange / rusty brown velvet upholstery. What stands out are the quality of the upholstery: thick pluche velvet. Of course the Italians ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fin Juhl style armchair adjustable seat
Located in London, GB
Beautiful armchair.
Leather, walnut and upholstery in an off white linen fabric
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Pair Brueton "Macao" Steel Benches by Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of “Macao” benches / ottomans by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton is a striking example of the seamless fusion of form and function that characterizes 1970s American desig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Teak Bench PJ-SI-33B by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-SI-33B bench in teak and cane, designed in the 1950s for the M.L.A. hostels in Chandigarh, India. The cane tabletop is supported by a pair of V-shaped...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition.
Measures 37" wide, 36" deep, seat height 12", s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair or Clubchair with Curved Bendwood Armrest
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This armchair was sourced from the south of France and most likely comes from France or Spain. The Armchair features a beige upholstery and dark wood bend armrest. Its notably deep ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chair in Cane and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, lounge chair, walnut, beech, cane, fabric, Germany, 1956
This organic shaped lounge chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame with a...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1965.
Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gustaf Axel Berg "Peter" Bentwood and Boucle Armchair, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous 1960's midcentury "Peter" armchair designed by Gustaf Axel Berg. The chair features a cantilevered base, bentwood frame and new boucle upholstery. Sculptural yet approachabl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Mad Men Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Very impressive and comfortable 1960s black leather lounge chair.
Aluminium swivel base and aluminum armrests upholstered in black leather.
The Eames lounge chair has a reputation fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962
Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of lounge chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France in the 60s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of oak fireside chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand. These chairs come from the La Cachette residence, located in the Les Arcs 1600 ski resort in the French Alps. Charlotte ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Oak
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Leather Bentwood Midcentury 'Skyline" Chair by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler, 1970s
By Hove Möbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970's "Skyline" leather chair designed by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler in Norway. Features a cantilevered frame, soft, comfortable cushions and supple brown leather. The striking cant...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, armchair, teak, cane, France, 1950s
In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed this elegant lounge chair as part of his collection for h...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century modern rationalist wood chairs, manufactured in France circa 1940. These chairs showc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969. Excellent condition
Measures 38" tall, 26" wide 33" deep seat height 18"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede
Rare Sculptural Lounge Chair with Decorative Frame in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained oak, brown cord upholstery, Europe, 1970s
Exquisite low lounge chair with characteristic wooden frame. The frame is decorated with geometric gaps in oval and c...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche.
For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France.
Each chair i...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Farstrup Set of 4 Teak and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs Mid Century
By Farstrup
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of 4 teak & beech black vinyl dining chairs by Farstrup Møbelfabrik, these would make a stylish addition to any dining area.
The chairs have wide seat pads and sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussi" by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s
Pine dining chairs by TON featuring light colored sheepskin seats. This par...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet.
This sofa showcases elegant form and rich details with its beauti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Silk Satin Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of red/orange silk/satin chairs. Beautiful tufting adds the perfect detail to these comfortable chairs. Circa 1950s, United States. Arm height is 20". Seat height is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Set 2 Armchairs Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian set of 2 Blue Shell Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet.
These Armchairs showcase elegant form a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The original Ox chair and matching ottoman, designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Denmark during the 1960s, represent an iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture. With model n...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Up to (7) Mid-Century Brown Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in dark brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. These authentic examples ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Coja Furniture Factory was founded in 1946 in Culemborg in the Netherlands by J.G. De Jongh and a number of colleagues from furniture company Palambus. Coja has built a good reputation throughout Europe due to its beautiful design, careful workmanship, great comfort and beautiful leathers.
Beautiful 2 seater Scandinavian design sofa...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, sofa, wood, painted metal, fabric, Italy, 1955.
Rare free-form sofa designed by Japanese designer Taichiro Nakay and presented at t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Large set of twelve modest Dutch dining chairs. These modern chairs resemble the style of the designs by the British furniture manufac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, design 1957
Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is desi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, fabric by Pierre Frey, Italy, 1960s.
This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architect...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s.
A substantial and sizable sofa produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by the upholstery...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960. Original velvet fabric.
Measure 35" tall 16" wide 21" deep seat height 18" seat width 15" seat depth 16.5"
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning gondola form sofa from Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates. Newly upholstered in an ivory velvet with restored walnut base. A striking form and sculptural silhouette to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, 19
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, teak star fish style base,1970s. very nice vintage condition, with some age related wear.
H: 100 cm, W...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Sturdy Dining Chair in Black Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, leather, beech, Europe, 1970s
This design shows a sturdy construction, featuring durable black leather upholstery complemented by a robust wooden framework. The archit...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.
These original chairs are completely restored by ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Studio 65 'Bocca' sofa for Gufram 1980s-90s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic 'Bocca' model sofa designed by Studio 65 and produced by Gufram in the 1970s. Made as a tribute to Dali, specifically idea taken from Mae West's face. Padded with polyurethane...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs- Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs were designed and manufactured in Denmark circa the 1960s. The teak frame is not only sturdy but also adds a touch of warmth to the design, while the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Gruppo quattro sedie 'Luisa' Franco Albini per Poggi 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Poltroncine modello 'Luisa' disegnate da Franco Albini e prodotte da Poggi a partire dal 1955. Struttura in legno, seduta e schienale con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tes...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Carved Wood Armchairs, a pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Dramatic winged armchairs feature intricately carved wood frames and brass boots. Maker unknown, recently imported from Europe and fully restored with a slightly nubby-textured ivory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare beech easy lounge chair by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture, Denmark 60
Located in Denventer, NL
Special beech wood lounge armchair designed by the Dane Bernt Petersen and produced by Schiang Furniture, 1960s.
The armchair has a beech wood frame with a canvas seat hanging betwe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Black Leather for Cassina, 1980s Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vintage black saddle leather.
The chairs, which were already in ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chairs
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chairs, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, design 1959
The sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four 'Zig Zag' Chairs in Steel and Taupe Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, leatherette, Europe, 1960s.
This design features an open construction by means of the Z-shaped frame. The back and seating are made from l...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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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