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Henry Schubell Arm Chairs
By Madsen Schubell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Henry Schubell Arm Chairs, Denmark 1960's Angular wood frame with slatted backs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four mid century modern Jay Spectre for Century Furniture game or office chairs featuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils Open Arm Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Stackable arm chairs in mid century style, modern and made new.
Located in Best, NL
Designed by Jacob Nitz for Bogaerts, this set of four brand-new armrest dining chairs combines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scroll Arm Swivel Lounge / Arm Chairs, Faux Shearling
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scroll arm swivel lounge / arm chairs, Faux Shearling Low profile
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of signed Old Hickory Furniture Company arm chairs are in fine condition and very sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
$2,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of antique chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. These chairs have perfectly imperfect raw
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Caned Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Pair of caned carved wood arm chairs, beautifully hand carved floral
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wood Arm Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
, this chair features a sleek frame with clean lines, showcasing timeless mid-century design. The Arctic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Wood

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair
19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern BRNO Style Chrome Cantilever Lounge Arm Chairs (C) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern BRNO Style Chrome Cantilever Lounge Arm Chairs (C) - a Pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coastal Lacquered Rattan Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your coastal decor with this Vintage Coastal Lacquered Rattan Arm Chair, a stunning fusion
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Chippendale Style Arm Chair in Walnut
Located in Pasadena, TX
sophistication. Perfect for formal dining rooms, sitting areas, or as a refined accent piece, this chair reflects
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair Offered is a Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Arm Chair - Ready for your Fabric
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an upholstered chair from 19th Century of England and ready for reupholstery and your
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Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Low Arm Sierra Chair by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Low Arm Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. flagship upholstered piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Lacquered Pagoda Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chair. A chic Pagoda design with a lacquered white finish. Acquired
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs. Offered is a set of 2 Mid
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand carved arms on this teak arm chair from Sumatra with a high polish. Circa 1950. Full
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #2
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #2 offered are two Walnut Open Arm
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #1
Located in Wilmington, DE
PPair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #1 offered are two Walnut Open Arm
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19thc Original Paint Decorated Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc New England original paint decorated Windsor arm chair in fine as found
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Style Outdoor Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of wrought iron patio chairs. Charming pair of Victorian style garden chairs. Ornate with
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
An early Victorian yew, elm and ash broad arm Windsor chair. Great original surface. Underside
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
quality taupe leather. Tub style rounded chair on a swivel chrome base. Enjoy the best of retro design
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Funky Abstract Upholstery Arm Wing Chair MINT
By Wesley Hall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Funky Abstract Upholstery Arm Wing Chair MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
By Meyer Gunther Martini, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise Clean! ottoman
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

19thc English Windsor Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arms on the slightly browner chair are 1.5 inches higher at 28 inches.These chairs are super
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant high-quality decorative bent bamboo desk chair armchair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Openwork Steel Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to enhance any room with its elegant presence, this chair perfectly balances artistic form
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 19th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France this early 19th century arm chair features a partial removable seat
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room C...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs A
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6. Listing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of Chinese Hongmu armchairs with rich beautiful grain patterns and carved archaic geometric back and arms. Back is carved in a vase with flowers and scholars' items. They ...
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th c Bergen County Child s Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair. Item features cream
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century French bergere arm chair. Nice, warm walnut. Nicely shaped back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Bespoke Metal and Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The beauty of this unique, bespoke pair of chairs is truly in the details. Pictures do not do them
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chippendale Oak Chevron Upholstered Downfilled Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful traditional chippendale style wingback arm chair. Made from oak with a colorful chevron
Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Regency Red Striated Empire Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, exuding a sense of timeless sophistication. The chair's commanding silhouette is beautifully contrasted by
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Italian Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This chair’s versatile form makes it a perfect standalone piece—imagine it as a chic desk chair in a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This primitive armchair was made in the French countryside in the 19th century. Characterized by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brass Arm Chair with Black Patent Leather Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome brass chiavari style arm chair.... Original black patent leather seat.... in the style of
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair & Ottoman Approximate
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cotton

Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair 
Ottoman
Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair 
Ottoman
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yorkshire Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Yorkshire beech and elm broad arm windsor chair. Very good colour. 1850. Seat depth is 17
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Dunbar chair designed by Edward Wormley. This lovely chair was reupholstered in a salmon
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
These early English Chippendale-style dining chairs were crafted in a rich mahogany wood that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers. Late 19th
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Canvas

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Writing Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Title - American Windsor arm Chair all original paint decoration.Super strong and sturdy
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Century Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the century arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A century arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 4065 options for an antique or vintage century arm chair now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect century arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each century arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made century arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Century Arm Chair?

Prices for a century arm chair start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Century Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.