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.

Mid Century Dining Chairs Chairs

Set Of 6 Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs

Mid Century G Plan

United Furniture Dining Chair

Dutch Mid Century Modern Furniture

Century Chair Company Chairs

Wood Dining Chairs Made In Italy

Vietnam Chairs

Dining Chairs 1960s Wood Upholstered

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

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Beech, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria

$3,747 / set

Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 34 inches

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$3,295

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in London, GB

Oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. 'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$8,929 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover timeless elegance with this set of six mid‑century modern Danish teak dining chairs by

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

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Teak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden

$3,000 / set

Set of Four Armed Dining Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Spanish set of four armed dining chairs. Newly reuphostered. Very comfortable. Birch

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Set of Four Armed Dining Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

$24,500 / set

Pair of Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Gardiner, NY

Pair of authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs. This set is in

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

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs

$705 / set

Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten vintage walnut dining chairs manufactured by Broyhill for the Brasilia collection, circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

$24,995 / set

3x 60s 70s chair swivel chair dining chair mid century Danish modern design

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

3x 60s 70s chair swivel chair dining chair mid century Danish modern design Object: 3x chair

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Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

3x 60s 70s chair swivel chair dining chair mid century Danish modern design

$1,079 / set

Set of 4 McGuire Style Mid-Century Cane Bamboo Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Pasadena, TX

McGuire style midcentury cane bamboo dining chairs Set of stunning bamboo and handwoven cane

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

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Cane

Set of 4 McGuire Style Mid-Century Cane Bamboo Dining Chairs

$4,200

Set of 14 Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of fourteen stylish dining chairs. Italy, c1970s. The fabric has wear and tear so

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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 14 Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$5,209 / set

Set of Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Italian Modernist dining chairs attributed to Vittorio Dassi. Stained beechwood.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$18,000 / set

French Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Cosmopolitan glamor defines this unique set of six vintage Art Deco style French dining chairs from

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

French Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$4,500 / set

Niels Moller Model 78 Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Niels Moller Model 78 Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair This chair measures: 19 wide x 17.5 deep x

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 78 Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair

$1,695

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs 4

Located in London, GB

A set of four 'Library' dining chairs. Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s. Scarce and

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs 4

$29,759 / set

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mid-20th century. These chairs exhibit the timeless charm and utilitarian elegance associated with

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

Materials

Wood, Rush

Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand

$1,975 Sale Price / set

24% Off

Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chair

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chair This chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chair

$1,295

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of 5

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 35” x W 17.5” x D 17.7” x SH 18.5” Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern slat

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

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of 5

$1,650 / set

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of 6

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 35.2” x W 18.1” x D 15.1” x SH 19.6” Set of 6 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of 6

$2,200 / set

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

$1,950 / set

Four Solid Mid-Century Modern Wengé Dining Chairs

Located in Weesp, NL

Stylish set of 1970's solid Wengé dining chairs in great condition as can be seen in the images

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wenge

Four Solid Mid-Century Modern Wengé Dining Chairs

$2,642 / set

Set of 4 Danish Teak Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Reupholstered

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant set of four Danish modern dining chairs crafted from solid teak with beautiful grain and

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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Set of 4 Danish Teak Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Reupholstered

$1,400 / set

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued

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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

$5,400 / set

Set of Mid Century Butterfly Back Dining Chairs 1960s

Located in Buxton, GB

Crafted with an eye for timeless design, this set of four mid-century butterfly back dining chairs

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

Materials

Teak

Set of Mid Century Butterfly Back Dining Chairs 1960s

$1,929 / set

Thomasville Embassy Asian Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

By Thomasville, Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of six dining chairs by Thomasville, from the Embassy line, restored with integrity and style

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Thomasville Embassy Asian Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

$2,516 Sale Price / set

37% Off

Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 8 vintage walnut dining chairs manufactured by Broyhill for the Brasilia collection, circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

$19,995 / set

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Dining Chairs by John Keal, Set of 4

By John Keal

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Cerused Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4 A stunning set

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

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Dining Chairs by John Keal, Set of 4

$2,925 / set

Mid-Century Modern Cavatorta Wood Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid-Century Modern Cavatorta Wood Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s Elegant set of four dining chairs

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Cavatorta Wood Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s

$3,844 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Dining Side Chair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item: Vintage Russell Woodard woven spun fiberglass Mid-Century Modern dining side chair. Item

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

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Fiberglass

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Dining Side Chair

$350

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Black Vinyl Dining Chairs

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood dining chairs are circa 1960. These

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Black Vinyl Dining Chairs

$2,200 / set

Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 31

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3

$1,747 / set

Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Kitchen Chairs

Located in Wayne, NJ

Set of six dining chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Kitchen Chairs

$2,000 Sale Price / set

33% Off

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Tomlinson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$5,995 / set

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

Four in the set. Sweden, c1970s. Could work well with a cushion to raise the height if needed. Surface scratches and wear but structurally sound. Dimensions: 49.5 W...

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

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Pine

Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs

$1,295 / set

Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 23

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$3,895

Set Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Four Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Velvet Re - Upholstered Dining Chairs

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

Materials

Maple

Set Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Natural Maple and Upholstered Dining Chairs

$1,346 Sale Price / set

25% Off

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Neils O. Möller

Located in Dronten, NL

of six Mid Century Modern Scandinavian dining chairs. The craftsmanship of these chairs is

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs

$4,750 / set

Mid-century dining chairs, Italy 1970s, Set of 2

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Elegant mid-century pair of dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Balancing form and function

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

Materials

Textile, Wood

Mid-century dining chairs, Italy 1970s, Set of 2

$1,189

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Cube Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Cube Dining Chairs These are a large size, very roomy and comfortable

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Cube Dining Chairs

$1,901 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Wooden Dining Chairs

Located in Madrid, ES

Six Italian dining chairs of the Turin school from the 1950's. Wooden structure with geometric

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Wooden Dining Chairs

$3,419 / set

Set of 6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six (6) dining chairs. Made in Italy. Original upholstery. Solid wood frame with slight

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs

$1,984 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chair B

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern horseshoe curved back mahogany dining chair B. Item includes unique

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chair B

$295

Set of 6 Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs by Young Manufacturing

By Young Manufacturing Company, Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With American craftsmanship and worldly flare, these vintage modern Brasilia-style dining chairs by

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

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs by Young Manufacturing

$2,600 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs by Erik Buch

By Erik Buch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant set of six mid-century modern Danish dining chairs designed by Erik Buch, Model 49. Crafted

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs by Erik Buch

$2,600 / set

Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Chairs – Oak, Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1980s

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Hannover, DE

selection of restored mid-century chairs — new items added weekly. 📸 Need Help Choosing? Send us a photo

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Chairs – Oak, Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1980s

$857 / item

Sculptural Italian Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Mid-Century 1950s-60s

Located in Almelo, NL

the mid-20th century—these chairs were conceived for durability and versatility. Their robust

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Polyester

Sculptural Italian Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Mid-Century 1950s-60s

$1,450 / item

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Newly upholstered in a dark peacock color that

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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair’s - Set of 4

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this great set of vintage dining chairs’s made out of walnut

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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair’s - Set of 4

$895 / set

Mid Century Modern Floral Dining Chairs Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Floral Upholstered Dining Chairs. Each chair is upholstered throughout

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Floral Dining Chairs Set of 6

$7,500 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Walnut Styles: Mid-Century Modern Color: Blue Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs, 1960s

$3,517 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Hollywood regency pair of carved faux bamboo dining chairs made in the mid-20th century. The chairs

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Dining Chairs

$1,200 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18.75 wide x 20.5 deep

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$2,495 / set

Set of 4 Italian Mid Century Z Dining Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 4 Italian Mid Century Z Dining Chairs, in the style of Verner Panton. All original, wear

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Set of 4 Italian Mid Century Z Dining Chairs

$2,600 / set

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Dining Chairs, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Material: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Dining Chairs, 1960s

$1,407 / set

Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Roma, RM

Set of six beechwood dining chairs with upholstered seats and fabric covering, designed by Osvaldo

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani

$4,805

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Henredon USA

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) arm chairs, (4) side

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6

$1,500 / set

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Mid Century Dining Chairs Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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