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Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Scarabeo Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
Executive Chair is a true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, created in 1946 by Eero Saarinen, the renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period.
The
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
of iconic and engaging 20th century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Pair of Robert Haussmann for De Sede DS-201 Mid Century Tan Leather Chairs
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Pair of Robert Haussmann for De Sede ‘DS-201’ Chairs in Tan Leather – 1957 Design, in original
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Mid-century Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham
Dirk Jan Roi
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Edition Rougier
Located in New York, NY
A confident, timeless, modern statement. An elegant and iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century and New Mixed Cruella Dalmatian Set Table and 5 chairs, Europe, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
collection plays with contrast, texture, and iconic silhouettes.
From hand-tufted wool chairs to a polka-dot
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Pigreco Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Fabulous set of Six "Pigreco" chairs.
These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, mid 20th c
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in View Park, CA
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, circa 1960s. Icons of mid century
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
Tom Dixon Gold Crown Chair
John Stoddart Photograph of Elizabeth Hurley 1988
By Tom Dixon
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The Crown Chair is a striking and iconic piece of design history, showcasing the designer's bold
Category
Late 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Slatted Walnut Side Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine masterpieces of mid-century modern design with this exquisite set of chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
beech wood chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 207, more
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Straw, Beech
$1,776 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
iconic seat on Star Trek.
Even as he is among the mid-century modern designers you may not know, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Klismos chair is renowned for its historical importance, sleek lines and eye-catching
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Chairs, Patio Russell Woodard Wicker Effect, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
members or Woodard furniture. These examples date from circa 1960 - a truly iconic mid-century design
Category
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Robert Sentou Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in London, England
Woven chairs in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. A classic and iconic seating option that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
$1,666 / item
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,765 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1970s Groovy Colorful Mid Century Jack Larsen Barrel Tufted Chairs, Set of 2
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible set of genuine mid-century modern icons with Norman Cherner's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery, Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
Paolo Buffa Style Pair of Chiavari Chairs in Italian Wood with High Backrest
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Exquisite, iconic, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Paint, Foam
$950
Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Oxnard, CA
Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor chair." The now iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Aluminium Chair EA 105, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is an icon of modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Arm Chairs
By Frances Elkins
Located in Lambertville, NJ
models. This set of vintage chairs were made in the mid 20th century and have been professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$12,950 / set
Brazilian Modern Set of Four Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
, one of the most iconic and influential Brazilian furniture companies during the mid-century Modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
and space. These iconic chairs look great with most decors. Casual , cool and comfortable .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Eugenio Gerli S82 Chairs by Tecno, label
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
authenticity as icons of mid-century modern design.Each chair in this set rests on a solid wooden frame, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An iconic "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The high back design is a modern statement but
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Fabric and Fiberglass Easy Chairs by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Echt, NL
iconic and collectible pieces of the 20th century. The brand is especially noted for introducing modular
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
's model of the chair. They are stunningly made, and ICONIC. It is very unique to find them in their
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Great set of 10 Carimate dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
symbol of modern Italian design.
Vico Magistretti's iconic 'Carimate' chair, originally designed in red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs
In very good vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
These iconic chairs were first designed in the 1950s by Harry Bertoia with a collaboration with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight McGuire Rattan "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
iconic and classic design specially made for McGuire. This beautiful set of chairs is in very good
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
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Lounge Chair, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
an iconic piece of Brazilian mid-century design. A perfect marriage of form and function, this chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Novo Rumo Dining Chairs in Brazilian Hardwood and Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
-20th century. Created in the 1960s, these chairs exemplify the refined craftsmanship and bold modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Gaulino Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Black Stained Ashwood, Black Leather Seat
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Chair is one of the best designs by Oscar Tusquets and has become an iconic Spanish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Brazilian Modern Set of Six Chairs in Hardwood
Beige Leather, Unknown, c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
of the Mid-Century Modern Movement. Despite being overshadowed by the iconic designs of Joaquim
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
looking to anchor a space with iconic American mid-century design. These chairs make a strong statement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
60s and 70s.
The model of this chair is iconic and its name can change between an alphanumeric series
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather
Steel Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather & Steel Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
A beautiful and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century "Tung Si" Chairs by Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hickory Manufacturing Company of Hickory, North Carolina for their iconic mid-century "Tung Si" series
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair Of 699 Superleggera Chairs Designed By Gio Ponti For Cassina. Italy, 1957.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Figli Di Amadeo Cassina. Made of solid ash
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pierre Chapo S45 Pair of Chairs in Elm Wood France - 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
remarkable designer chairs of the 20th century: the S45, also known as “Chlacc,” named after the patented
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
$16,012 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Arthur Court Horned Antler Aluminum Dining Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four mid-century modern cast and welded aluminum dining sable chairs designed by Arthur
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Black Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
. They have seats in a colored ash veneer - black (#195). The Series 7 chair is an icon in modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of six mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini - circa 1960s
By Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of six white mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini.
Tulip Chair - Italian designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern set of 4 Chairs in Hardwood
Cane, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
chairs’ authentic mid-century character.
Though the designer is unknown, the quality of the rosewood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of two Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia in white
black metal. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in The Hague, NL
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,515 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Style
Kangourou
Cane Lounge Chairs, 1950
s.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of mid-century cane lounge chairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret's iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Iconic Chairs Of 20th Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal iconic chairs of 20th century for your home. An iconic chairs of 20th century — often made from wood, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the iconic chairs of 20th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An iconic chairs of 20th century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Terje Ekstrom each produced at least one beautiful iconic chairs of 20th century that is worth considering.
How Much is a Iconic Chairs Of 20th Century?
The average selling price for an iconic chairs of 20th century at 1stDibs is $4,177, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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