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Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an office chair produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio. 1938 Industrial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal
Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Steelcase Office Armchair
By Steelcase
Located in Medina, OH
"Steelcase" Armchair in its original fabric. This vintage office chair is not like any office chair
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Director
s Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
style with a modern twist. Ideal for a chic home office, a corporate space, or as a statement piece in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,547 / item
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The EA117 Aluminium Group office chair is one of Charles and Ray Eames’s most celebrated designs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Gispen "356 PQR" Executive Office Chair in Soft Green Upholstery, 1952
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Gispen "356 PQR" executive office chair designed by Christoffel Hoffmann in soft green
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage office chair designed in 1976 by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig for Vitra. The office
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Series Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,124 Sale Price
62% Off
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
.
Zapf’s work for Knoll is often associated with the mid-century modern movement, which was characterized
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s, Set of 4
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Astonishing set of 4 comfortable office chairs. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as side or bedroom chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vinage Office Chair by Antonín Šuman for Ton Bystřice Pod Hostýnem
By Antonín Šuman, Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large vintage office chair designed by Antonín Šuman for TON, after professional renovation.
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Charles Pollack Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. 4 Star Base.1965
By Charles Pollock
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. Mid Century Modern Design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and historically significant example of mid-century modern design: an original EA117
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1958, Ray
Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair for Herman Miller - 2 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
. This comfortable, iconic and collectible office lounge chair is perfect for home or office lounge use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern green Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Black Modern Director
s Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
timeless style with a modern twist. Ideal for a chic home office, a corporate space, or as a statement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,547 / item
Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Adjustable Swivel Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Swivel chair model 3117 in black plywood. Based on the 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles
Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brown leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Materials
Leather
$2,545 / item
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office swivel
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Three Italian Mid-Century chairs with armrests by Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, IT
This exquisite and very rare set of three chair with armrests, defined by striking bold sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
02 Studio De Pas D
Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
By Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Condition wise, the chair has been washed back hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Six Office Chairs by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, Germany
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six office chairs designed in 1970's by Danish architect Jørgen Kastholm for Kill
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office Chair Model 419 In Rosewood
Burgundy Leather By Arne Vodder For Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Vodder office chair, model 419. Rosewood and burgundy leather. Sibast, 1960s. H: 104.5 cm, W
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair
Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Office Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Arflex, Italy, 1960
s
By Andre Vandenbeuck, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of office armchairs designed by André Vandenbeuck in 1960's and produced by Arflex, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
L´Atelier , 6 swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L
Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
unclear if the design of this very rare swivel office chair is by Jorge Zalszupin himself or somebody of
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,157 Sale Price
50% Off
Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Ring Mobelfabrik
By Charles and Ray Eames, Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Beograd, RS
In thus listing you will find a set of 3 iconic Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair Espresso Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Surprising office chair from the 1970s solid wood and leather a real UFO !
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
1970s office chair in solid pine and leather. No information available on this “UFO” (Unidentified
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
Set of 6 Herman Miller EA109 office chairs in blue grey fabric, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This is a set of six EA109 swivel chairs from Herman Miller, designed by Charles & Rey Eames. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stow Davis Black Leather
Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
We purchased these chairs from GKN Aerospace in New York State as they were closing down. This office
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from Hacienda to Minimalism to Modern this desk is sure to make a BOLD statement in any space it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$15,360 Sale Price
20% Off
70’s Brazilian Black Leather
Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Hanover, MA
We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s
By Faultless Doerner 1
Located in Houston, TX
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s. Base legs have a unique
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Materials
Leather
$2,545 / item
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Mid Century Modern Office Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern office chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century modern office chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 4760 antique and vintage mid century modern office chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century modern office chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern office chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century modern office chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Office Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern office chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern office chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $147,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,089.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Office Chairs
- 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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