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Mid Century Red Velvet
Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Red velvet highback lounge chair. Features a high padded back and low arms over distressed walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century General Interiors Corp Orange Velvet Library Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century General Interiors Corporation wingback armchair featuring serpentine form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century orange vinyl tufted barrek back chairs. Features a a naturally distressed frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Mid Century Art Deco Style Plaid Channel Wingback Club Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century upholstered walnut armchair featuring serpentine form with flared wingback and channel
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Pair of Mid 19th Century Mahogany Library Armchairs
of Exceptional Proportions Having
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs
Regency Caned Library Bergere Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency cane-filled library bergère with loose cushion seat, padded arms and sabre legs ending in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs
Four Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning very well matched set of 10 PJ-SI-51-A Library or dining chairs designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
2 Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Modern Chocolate Mohair Library Club Chairs
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Dayton, OH
A pair of chocolate mohair chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace. Features a unique triangular form with
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
2 Mid Century High Back Upholstered
Skirted Library Club Dining Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage club / lounge / dining arm chairs with a traditional / formal skirted upholstery
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
2 Mid Century French Provincial Walnut Downfilled Club Lounge Library Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Mid Century French Provincial club lounge library arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Club Arm Library Lounge Chair MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern arm chair. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish / Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable and generously scaled English button barrel back rolled arm library chair on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique Continental Pair of Walnut Library Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Continental Pair Of Mid 19th Century Walnut
Library Armchairs Having Superbly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs
Pair of Anglo Indian Regency Style Library Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency style ebony library chairs with caned seat and back, with carved arms and turned
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ebony
$13,704 / set
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of 19th century English country house leather library chairs in a rich caramel colored
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Edwardian Vintage Tufted Leather Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian vintage tufted leather library chair with casters in original leather. Leather is
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of small scale Maitland Smith leather books library barrel chairs on casters with newly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Faux Leather
$2,900 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model #5510 Lounge / Library Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Rare model #5510 lounge chair designed by Edward Womley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in blue/grey
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black wooden so called "Ottakringer" step ladder chair, to be used as a chair and as
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of William IV chairs circa 1830.
Recently upholstered in white calico ready for the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned
Category
Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned
Category
Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Gothic Revival Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century French walnut library
armchair having tapestry seat cover and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Walnut
Red Leather Office Library Club Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid 20th century antique Louis XVI armchairs. Made of walnut featuring a square back
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair
This is a very roomy chair, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid-20th century oversized Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs. Features flared
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Tufted Library Bergere
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in NYC, NY
A English Regency library bergere armchair with outscrolled back and "S" scroll carved arms on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage Carlyle Hotel Library Federal Armchairs (Pair)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Vintage Library Chairs from the Carlyle Hotel, newly upholstered in Romo upholstery fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Leather with Carved Legs
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Very elegant made from brown leather with smooth backrest and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Pair of Warm Terracotta Leather Library Chairs with Brass Nail Heads
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury pair of warm terracotta leather library chairs with brass nail heads
Very comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Cordovan Colored Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered at a later point in cordovan leather. Very
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Baker Vintage Louis XVI Walnut Leather Executive Office Library Desk Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Baker Furniture Louis XVI executive office desk arm chair, c. mid 20th century Made of walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of French Leather Library Armchairs
Priced Individually
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of French library lounge (or club) arm chairs upholstered in a beautiful patinated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
has a lovely patina, the general look and feel of the chair is very charismatic, the frame has wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Set of Ten Library Chairs from Chandigarh by Jeanneret *6 on hold * 4 available
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning very well matched set of 10 PJ-SI-51-A Library or dining chairs designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Solid Teak and Cane Library Chairs, #PJ-SI-51-A, circa 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, sophisticated and classy handmade set of six solid teak and cane "Library Chairs" (PJ
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
4 Blue have sold. 2 Green are available.
A set of 2 original solid Oak library chairs. Two
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Red Upholstered Library Club Lounge armchair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Romweber viking oak lounge chair #14620, Nordic finish, circa 1960s. Made from solid oak with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Walnut Tufted Brown Leather Nailhead Library Desk Office Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury walnut and brown leather armchair. Features nailhead accent and tufting with square tapered and fluted legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hickory Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs
Ottomans
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Hickory Chair Company wingback armchairs and ottomans. Made of red leather featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Channel Back Upholstered Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A graceful pair of mid 20th century library wingback chairs. Made from mahogany with a raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Library Tub Back Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late Regency Mahogany Library Tub Back Chair, upholstered in leather.
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Club Library Arm Chair
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Skipper Mobler Furniture Co armchair. Made in Denmark featuring bentwood maple
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Exceptional Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
one of the most comfortable chairs we've ever owned the back having a generous lean with
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs
2 Thonet Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Green Vinyl Office Library Arm Chairs Pair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Thonet arm chairs, circa 1960s. Features Danish styling with streamline modern frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs
Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs
Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Pair of Eagle Leather Library Chairs Armchairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of large leather library chairs dating from the mid-20th century.
These
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French 19th Century Dolphin Arm Hardwood Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century walnut library armchair with wing back and unusual dolphin carving to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
William IV Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century William IV style open-arm library chair of solid mahogany upholstered in an olive
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Mid Century Library Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century library chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century library chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. Mid century library chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century library chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pierre Jeanneret, Baker Furniture Company and Dunbar each produced beautiful mid century library chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Library Chairs?
Prices for mid century library chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century library chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
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 Library Chairs
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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