Mid Century Childrens Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Formica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Rush, Oak
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Walnut, Naugahyde
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Plywood
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Plywood
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Finding the Right Children s Furniture for You
When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.
Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.
Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.
In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.
Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.
It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.
- 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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