What is a mid-century chair?

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.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

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.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

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.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

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.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$6,495 / set

Six Mid-Century Modern Medium Light Walnut Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT

By Drexel, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with curved backs and new upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Six Mid-Century Modern Medium Light Walnut Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT

$3,600 / set

Six Restored Jens Hjorth Beech and Teak Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs

By Jens Hjorth

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Jens Hjorth and manufactured by Randers Stolefabrik

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Six Restored Jens Hjorth Beech and Teak Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs

$8,400 / set

Vintage Set Seven Wheatsheaf Shieldback Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This fantastic set of seven Vintage Wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs, dates from the mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set Seven Wheatsheaf Shieldback Dining Chairs 20th Century

$1,851 / set

Hans Anliker Mid-Century Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus, 1962 — Set of 6

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Almelo, NL

Hans Anliker Mid-Century Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus, 1962 — Set of 6 This set of six dining

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Hans Anliker Mid-Century Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus, 1962 — Set of 6

$7,590 / set

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in walnut wood frame. Vinyl seat coverings and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$1,400 / set

Mid-Century Modern blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

Mid-Century Modern sage bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern sage bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

Mid-Century Modern mustard bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern mustard bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

Mid-Century Modern grey bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern grey bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

EIGHT STUNNING MID CENTURY MODERN 1970 s GORDON RUSSELL HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS

By Martin Hall

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning suite of, Mid Century

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

EIGHT STUNNING MID CENTURY MODERN 1970 s GORDON RUSSELL HARDWOOD DINING CHAIRS

$3,909 / set

Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Design.. Norman Cherner for Plycraft ..Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

$5,800 / set

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

this chair provides maximum comfort. Dining chair, Office chair

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

$2,362 / item

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

this chair provides maximum comfort. Dining chair, Office chair

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair

$2,362 / item

Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining / Side Chairs, Ico Parisi Style

By Ico Parisi

Located in Manhasset, NY

Six Italian Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining / side chairs, Ico Parisi Style Six solid dark

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining / Side Chairs, Ico Parisi Style

$6,250 / set

Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,085 / item

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs From R. Huber Co Set of 6

Located in Esperance, NY

This is a fantastic set of mid-century modern chairs crafted from beautiful teak wood. Their

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs From R. Huber Co Set of 6

$1,160 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!

By Design Institute America

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT! Bent Tube Bauhaus

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!

$2,000 / set

American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint

By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint

$2,800 / set

Handsome Pair Kipp Stewart for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Dining chairs in Walnut by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Very well made, elegant and comfortable. Each

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Pair Kipp Stewart for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$2,850

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chair

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chair These Lawrence Peabody Dining

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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chair

$2,675 / item

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs with Curved Frames

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of sixteen dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s A striking and sizeable set of Italian

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs with Curved Frames

$17,400 / set

Knud Andersen Model KA120 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Knud Andersen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Knud Andersen Model KA120 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Knud Andersen Model KA120 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8

$9,095

Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

Price Upon Request

Mid Century Modern Shelby Williams Gazelle Model Cafe Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Shelby Williams

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Shelby Williams Style Gazelle Model Cafe Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Set of 4

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Shelby Williams Gazelle Model Cafe Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$1,550 / set

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Vinyl Dining Chairs Refinished - Set of 5

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Walnut & Vinyl Dining Set ✨ This set of 5 dining chairs is a stunning blend of retro

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Vinyl Dining Chairs Refinished - Set of 5

$2,280 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern set of four vintage dining chairs executed by E. & A. Pollak, Austria, which

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria

$4,691 / set

Mid-Century Modern Amuse Dining Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handmade in Portugal

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

spirit of mid-century elegance. Its sculptural backrest and armrests recall an era where design was not

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Amuse Dining Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handmade in Portugal

$2,556

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Twelve Dining Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna

By Roland Rainer Emil Alfred Pollack

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or chairs from beechwood and plywood in ocean blue

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Twelve Dining Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna

$11,787 / set

Niels Moller Model 83 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Niels Moller Model 83 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19.75

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Niels Moller Model 83 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$6,495

Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jydsk Møbelindustri Skanderborg - Set of 8

Located in Esperance, NY

The chairs are in overall good vintage condition and remain fully functional. They exhibit

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jydsk Møbelindustri Skanderborg - Set of 8

$5,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Organic Walnut Dining Chairs A7 Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic four ( 4 ) dining chairs model A7 from solid walnut by

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Organic Walnut Dining Chairs A7 Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna

$13,762 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of eight iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight

$8,500 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Ten

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of ten iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Ten

$9,450 / set

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin, Set of 6

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Karis, Nyland

Set of six sheepskin and pine dining chairs from Scandinavia, circa 1970. Unique chair model

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin, Set of 6

$3,953 Sale Price / set

31% Off

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern McGuire Cane 7 Rattan Dining Chairs MINT

By McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern McGuire Cane 7 Rattan Dining Chairs MINT

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern McGuire Cane 7 Rattan Dining Chairs MINT

$6,000 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Twelve

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of twelve iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Twelve

$11,695 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$7,195 / set

6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather

Located in Salzburg, AT

Set of 6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather 1970s 6 chairs

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather

$8,520 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,362 / item

Mid-century Modern Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Brass Feet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, faux leather, lacquered steel, brass, Italy, 1950s This set of eight

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-century Modern Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Brass Feet

$10,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

$3,530 / set

George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s

By George Nakashima

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s

$16,454

Mid-Century Modern round brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern round brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$1,658 / item

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

$1,700 / set

Mid-Century Modern terracotta bouclé brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern terracotta bouclé brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,362 / item

Mid century oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 4 - 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Scandinvian oak and wicker dining chairs. Beautiful, elegant design Very good condition 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Mid century oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 4 - 1970s

$897 / set

Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Mid Century Modern set of 6 cane back dining chairs is built for lifetimes made of mahogany

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane Mahogany Dining Chairs

$7,800 / set

Eight Mid Century Danish Rosewood Ladderback Dining Chairs by Niels Moeller

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 8 Rosewood Ladderback Dining chairs by Niels Otto Moeller. Spectacular graining in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Eight Mid Century Danish Rosewood Ladderback Dining Chairs by Niels Moeller

$6,550 / set

Coco Dining Chair

By Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

The Coco chair is designed by OEO Studio with an eye to create a charismatic signature design that

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Coco Dining Chair

$1,129 / item

Pair Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Capricorn Dining Chairs with Original Pad

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Kagan Capricorn dining chairs with the original vinyl covers. See pics. Chairs are

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Capricorn Dining Chairs with Original Pad

$3,150 / set

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut and Cane Bamboo Form Dining Chairs

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie high back dining chairs By

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut and Cane Bamboo Form Dining Chairs

$2,995 / set

Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Lutz, FL

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Armchairs in Brushed Chrome/Aluminum with upholstered seats

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs

$1,900

Georg Kofoed Style, Mid-Century Modern, Ebony, 24 Dining or Side Chairs

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Manhasset, NY

Georg Kofoed Style Mid-Century Modern Ebony Dining or Side Chairs Set of 24 For sale: a stunning

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Satin, Wood

Georg Kofoed Style, Mid-Century Modern, Ebony, 24 Dining or Side Chairs

$500 Sale Price / item

50% Off

Mid-century red chair Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

essence of mid-century design. This armchair stands out with its unusual yet captivating design, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century red chair Italy 1960s

$445

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Polished Stainless Steel Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern polished stainless steel upholstered dining chairs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Polished Stainless Steel Upholstered Dining Chairs

$2,800 / set

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Find a variety of mid century dining chairs chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all mid century dining chairs chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 18259 antique and vintage mid century dining chairs chairs in-stock, while there are 408 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century dining chairs chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century dining chairs chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century dining chairs chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Niels Otto Møller and Herman Miller produced popular mid century dining chairs chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Dining Chairs Chairs?

Prices for mid century dining chairs chairs start at $1 and top out at $242,848 with the average selling for $3,291.

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 Mid Century Dining Chairs Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
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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.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
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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.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
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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.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
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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.

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