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Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Contemporary Modern Donghia Style Curved Arm Lounge Chair in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Modern Donghia Style Curved Arm Lounge Chair in Mohair
A gorgeous vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
MCM Flare Arm Lounge Chairs Styled After Dennis Christianson for Dunbar - Pair
By Dennis Christiansen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Oversized Flare Arm Lounge Chairs By Dennis Christianson for Dunbar Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Penguin Lounge Arm Chair by Theo Ruth for Dutch Manufacturer Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Penguin lounge arm-chair designed by Theo Ruth for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970
By Robert Scott, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Chicago, IL
Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970. Original leather. There is wear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English William and Mary style oak youth chair from the late 18th century, with rush seat and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Harlequin Set Of Eight Broad Arm High Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carefully curated set of eight Harlequin (Light/ Dark) broad arm high back Windsor chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Rustic Americana wingback, arrow back, form lounge chair in solid maple, attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Maple
Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Serge Roche Style Arm Chairs With Pink Striped Fabric
By Serge Roche
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Serge Roche style arm chairs with pink floral striped fabric. The carved and painted
Category
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Fine Quality Pair of George I Style Arm Chairs English Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
George I Dining Room Arm Chairs" originally made to go with and compliment a matching set of authentic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George I Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Regency Style Cerused Faux Bamboo Bergere Arm Chairs In Chevron - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Regency style faux bamboo bergere chairs with cerused frames. The chevron fabric
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Arm Chair – Model 3238
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Oak
$3,792 / item
Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, chic, voguish pair of lounge chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Mahogany Lounge Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and generously proportioned lounge chair having an architectural exposed mahogany frame
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage French Art Deco Style Rolled Arm Pink Gold Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Rolled Arm Pink & Gold Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Handsome Pair Milo Baughman Attributed Rolled Arm Cube Chrome Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Milo Baughman style rolled arm chrome cube lounge chairs. The chairs are quite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Lounge Chair with Right Arm
made in the Nakashima Studio, 1977
American black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Alias 89L Slim Chair Sledge Arm Soft L in Brown with Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89L Slim Chair Sledge Arm Soft L in Brown with Black Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alias 89G Slim Chair 4 Arm Soft L in Maroon with White Lacquered Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89G Slim Chair 4 Arm Soft L in Maroon with White Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern J.L. Møllers, Model 67, Arm Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing the epitome of Danish design excellence - the authentic Model 67 Moller Chairs from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Red Leather on Chrome Open Arm Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome flat tube lounge chairs recently upholstered in soft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of blue Quilted Leather Upholstery Seats Lucite Base Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of blue Quilted Leather Upholstery Seats Lucite Base Arm Lounge Club Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Model RH 302 Lounge Arm Chair by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An incredibly sleek and carefully conceived chair, the RH-302 by Robert Haussmann features a solid
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alias 89D Slim Chair 4 Arm with Medium Pad in Beige and Lacquered Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89D Slim Chair 4 Arm with Medium Pad in Beige and Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$5,250 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Giorgio Collection Curve Back Ebony Macassar Occasional Arm Chair Beige Leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Occasional oval chair in Ebony in high gloss polyester covered
in high grade leather.
Chrome steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Split Back Arm Chairs - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Post Modern Split Back Arm Chairs. Featuring a Milo Baughman split
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard
Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Cream Woven Leather Arm Chair with Original Boucle Cushioned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Cream woven leather occasional armchair with original boucle cushioned seat. Use with existing upholstery or have recovered.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
Finn Juhl 192 Teak Arm Chair w/ Ottoman by France
Sons Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish furniture movement. This superb quality example still retains the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Arm Chairs. With bamboo and rattan frames and woven wicker seats, these chairs capture the essence of
Category
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
Located in Manhasset, NY
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
A finely carved and well datailed Ball anc Claw Arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Prince of Wales Plume Carved Shield Back Mahogany Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Prince of Wales Plume Carved Shield Back Mahogany Dining Arm Chair. Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Custom Jonas Faux Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four custom Jonas faux leather arm chairs. The set of four chairs are upholstered in a
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$12,600 / set
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Leather Cassina Swivel Arm Chair LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand
Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Praha, CZ
LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
chairs are ready to be upholstered upon discretion of buyer.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Caned
Painted Régence Style Chairs, 2 Arm 10 Side
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 12 Caned & Painted Régence Style Chairs, 2 Arm 10 Side
All surfaces in good condition New
Category
Late 20th Century English Régence Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond formation on the chair back. It is unmarked and
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
craftsmanship, great style and form, circa Early to Mid-20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 22" W x 22" D x 17.5
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Paolo Deganello “Torso” Leather and Boucle Lounge Arm Chairs for Cassina - Pair
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of opposing postmodern Torso arm chairs with original brown leather seats and newly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé
$6,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb "WMP" Arm Chair, 1950
s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's. Model "WMP". Widdicomb paper label attached underneath.
The club chair has be fully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Arm Chairs
Pair of French country style carved 4-rung
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bauhaus 402 Blue Arm Chair by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 and is
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Italian Modern Tall Wingback Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Walnut
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist wingback chairs supported by sculptural, walnut feet (circa 1950s, Italy).
Stylish design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs
Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Danish Modern armchairs or lounge chairs with tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Arm Chair by Harden - Stickley era W7860 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Large Arm Rocker by Hardin. Made in the early 1900s, the chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Arm Chairs features beautifully restored walnut legs, their warm tone perfectly complemented by a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Georgian Style, Made in England, Two Chairs without Arm
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A solid pair Georgian style mahogany dining chairs made in England. The Chippendale style chairs
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Late 20th Henredon Neoclassic Revival Animal Print Large Scale Arm Chairs a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
large scale fireside chairs, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Tufted Leather Giltwood Arm Chairs
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Tufted Leather Giltwood Arm Chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Danish Chaise Lounge in Boucle with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and extremely comfortable Mid Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair.
The modern lines and
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak, 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, 2023Chairs 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, 2022A 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, 2023An 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, 2024No 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, 2022Dining 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, 2022Dining 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2023To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023Some 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.
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