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

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs

$1,722 / set

Set Six Mid 20th Century Hitchcock Style Decorated Pine Windsor Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set Six Mid 20th Century Hitchcock Style Decorated Pine Windsor Dining Chairs with gilt accents

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

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Pine

Set Six Mid 20th Century Hitchcock Style Decorated Pine Windsor Dining Chairs

$2,395 / set

6 of 12 Carl Ekström Chairs – Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Teak Dining Chairs

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Mid-Century Chairs by Carl Ekström, Johansson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s Designed by Carl

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

6 of 12 Carl Ekström Chairs – Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Teak Dining Chairs

$3,243 / set

CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur

By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur The Milo Baughman

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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur

$2,675 / item

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004. Beech plywood in black lacquered colour and chrom feet. Classic iconic design in the bar stool variation.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black

$720

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

$1,600 / set

Set of 6 Vintage German Dining Chairs – 1960s/1970s Mid Century Beechwood Chairs

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs, 1960s–1970s Origin: Germany Manufacturer: Unknown Beautiful

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of 6 Vintage German Dining Chairs – 1960s/1970s Mid Century Beechwood Chairs

$1,417 / set

Set of 6 Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs

Located in Beirut, LB

Exemplifying the essence of mid-century modern design, these Scandinavian dining chairs showcase

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6 Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs

$5,645 / set

New Upholstery Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with new upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

New Upholstery Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs

$6,000 / set

1970s Mid Century Burl Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century burl dining chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s.The

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Burl

1970s Mid Century Burl Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$1,580 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery. Beautiful

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s

$1,621 / set

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Teak Dining Chairs 6

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Set of 6 elegant and sophisticated Teak dining chairs from Denmark, circa 1958. They are all in

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Teak Dining Chairs 6

$2,730 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

$1,400

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric- very comfortable

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs

$16,000 / set

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

dining chairs, office chairs or conference table chairs. Mid-Century Modern chairs.

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs

$4,800 / item

Pine dining chairs, set of 6, mid-century modern

Located in San Francisco, US

Bring warmth, charm, and mid-century modern elegance to your home with this set of 6 vintage pine

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pine dining chairs, set of 6, mid-century modern

$2,700 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Oak Sculptural Dining Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Curved Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Oak Sculptural Dining Side Chairs - a Pair

$395 / set

Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s

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

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Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria

$3,747 / set

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs in Beech 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs in Beech, Europe, 1970s. This is a lovely set of 4 mid century

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

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs in Beech 1970s

$3,363 / set

Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs

By Arne Vodder

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs Above average condition and structurally

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs

$9,279 / set

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs After Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning set of six mid-century modern dining chairs that seamlessly blend clean architectural

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs After Milo Baughman

$5,995 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Dining Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Cane inset back and chrome tubular frame. Fabric upholstered seat. Reupholstery recommended.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Dining Chairs

$2,080 Sale Price / set

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Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 29

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$6,495 / set

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

Set of six original French Modernist dining chairs featuring an open airy designed frame. Tall

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

$4,875 / set

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 4 side

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set Six Mid 20th Century Refinished Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs

$1,496 Sale Price / set

25% Off

Six (6) White Oak Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of six dining chairs crafted of white oak with sturdy frames, newly upholstered in light grey

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Six (6) White Oak Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid

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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 8

$10,467 / set

Set of 3 Vintage Frankfurter Chairs, 1970s Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, Germ

Located in Hannover, DE

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of 3 Vintage Frankfurter Chairs, 1970s Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, Germ

$864 / set

Dyrlund Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Dyrlund

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dyrlund Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Dyrlund Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$1,895 / set

Hans Anliker Mid-Century Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus, 1962

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Almelo, NL

Hans Anliker Mid-Century Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus, 1962 An exceptional collection of 29

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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

$1,265 / item

Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Wenge Dining Chairs

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Dutch wenge wood dining chairs with woven rush seats and seat-backs, designed by Martin

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Wenge Dining Chairs

$3,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid

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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8

$10,467 / set

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$1,600 / set

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$2,595 / set

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Tulsa, OK

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs Above average vintage condition and structurally

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs

$2,397 / set

Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair This chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19 deep

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair

$895

Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in High Point, NC

This set of six dining chairs, produced circa 1960 in Czechia, exudes a hint of gothic allure

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$1,946 Sale Price / set

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Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Mid-Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Dining Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$1,596 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid Century Modern Set of Four Solid Beech Folding Chairs, Made in Romania, c. 1960's. This solid

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4

$1,400 / set

1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

One Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs 1970s Rare oak bentwood dining chairs in a colorful upholstery

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available

$640 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Chrome Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs blend sculptural vintage style with mid-century flair and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4

$1,478 / set

Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern side dining chairs are unattributed yet

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

Materials

Brass

Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs

$9,800 / set

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Elm Dining Chairs with Zebra Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs in solid golden elm. Newly restored and

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

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Elm Dining Chairs with Zebra Fabric

$2,800 / set

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs. Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

$1,860 / set

Niels Moller Model 78 Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Niels Moller Model 78 Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 19 wide 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 Chairs - Pair

$3,295

APEX Swiveling Dining Chair Organic carved Seat Mid Century Modern chair T

By Marco Bogazzi

Located in Portland, OR

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style with our Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Dining

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut

APEX Swiveling Dining Chair Organic carved Seat Mid Century Modern chair T

$975 / item

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Woven Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four side dining chairs feature black woven leather backs with black leather seats.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Woven Leather Dining Chairs

$2,800

Knud Andersen Model KA120 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair

By Knud Andersen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Knud Andersen Model KA120 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair This chair measures: 18.75 wide x

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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 Chair

$1,595

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs 6

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in London, GB

A set of six oak dining chairs. Denmark, c1960s. By Henning Kjaernulf. Original

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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs 6

$4,464 / set

Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair

By Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 21

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair

$1,695 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Textured Upholstered Seat

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chair features a clean and elegant design typical of mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Textured Upholstered Seat

$245

Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Medina, OH

A set of five Foster & McDavid dining chairs, walnut, circa 1960s. Founded in Florida in 1950s. One

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs

$2,680 Sale Price / set

20% Off

6 Mid-century Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs

By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri

Located in Oakland, CA

Minimal and classic form dining chairs designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Mobelindustri

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

6 Mid-century Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs

$7,200 / set

Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised by two beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood

Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

$19,900 / set

Set of 6 French Mid 20th Century Shaped Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

each chair having a slightly concave shaped backrest with an overturned crest rail, the drop-in

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 French Mid 20th Century Shaped Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs

$9,200 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

$1,995

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair This chair measures: 25.75 wide x

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Armchair Dining Chair

$1,995

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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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