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1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Bodil Kjaer Outdoor
BK10
Dining Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK10' Dining Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Outdoor
Pelagus
Armchair in Teak and Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960
s hobbyest one-off indoor/outdoor set of iron chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid Century black iron artist chairs featuring maple wood slated back and sherpa fabric seats
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Outdoor
Pelagus
Armchair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Ladderback Iron Chairs attributed to Salterini Indoor or Outdoor Set of 4
By Salterini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Set of Four Ladderback Iron Chairs, attributed to Salterini, circa 1960s. They have been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Large Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Outdoor textile: Savane Coconut (also available in whisper)
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Pierre Paulin
Pacha
Two Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Two Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
Designed for durability, this authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$11,499 / item
Pierre Paulin
Pacha
Three Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Three Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
Designed for durability, this authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$14,699 / item
Pierre Paulin
Pacha
Four Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Four Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
Designed for durability, this authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$16,799 / item
Pierre Paulin
Pacha
Outdoor Ottoman with Returning Swivel for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Ottoman with Returning Swivel for Gubi
Designed for durability, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin
Pacha
Outdoor Armchair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Armchair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
Designed for durability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Outdoor textile: Savane, Coconut or Whisper
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Outdoor textile: Savane Coconut (also available in whisper)
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Outdoor textile: Savane, Coconut or Whisper
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, Outdoor, Garden Chairs
By Molla
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, outdoor, garden chairs
This set of 3 matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Woodard Scupltura Mesh Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Woodard Scupltura Mesh Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair
Offered is a Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Rustic Chippy Peely Mid Century Metal Outdoor Cantilever Patio Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern metal slat patio chair. Elevate your outdoor space or patio with this rustic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Sculptura Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptural arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Custom Painted Outdoor Chair with Cantilever Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern outdoor chair features solid metal clamshell seat, cantilever base and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
$371 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs Outdoor / Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs ,, Interior or exterior,,Great in a garden
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Regency Phyllis Morris Springer Lounge Chair
By Phyllis Morris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
faux bamboo detailing, a signature motif of high-end mid-century outdoor design. The chair’s unique C
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps
Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this set of 6 outdoor chairs by Tropitone, we have an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
1970
s Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Lounge Chair by Tropitone
By Tropitone, Ames Aire, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern patio lounge chair for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's Tropitone in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest and "ski" legs. This Mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
Lounge Chairs
Ottoman by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Greene for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular classic mid-century modern outdoor lounge chairs with a single matching ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Painted Wood Outdoor Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade, mid-century, wooden, outdoor bench and lounge chair set with over-sized, circular
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptura satellite lounge chairs.
Offered is a set of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This French Iron Table and Six Chairs from the 1940s boasts a stylish Mid Century design. Crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Van Keppel Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chairs
By Brown Jordan, Design Within Reach
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid century Modern pool chaise loungers for sale. These were designed by Hendrik
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
Wear consistent with age and use
Outdoor Furniture - Patricia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of 4 French Fan Back Style Outdoor Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 French Fan back style iron chairs from the sixties. Beautiful lines and comfort
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set 6 Mid Century Modern El Prado Iron Indoor Outdoor Dining Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of rare El Prado dining chairs in old white paint. High quality iron set with solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Classical Roman Outdoor Patio Garden Set Glass Top Table 4 Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
the X stretcher design with ties to the centers of each piece. Also on the chair backs as well. Glass
Category
Vintage 1940s American Classical Roman Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Arm Chairs - a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Caipira Outdoor Chair by Nikolai LaFuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caipira Outdoor Chair. The Caipira chairs are elegantly minimal and straightforward. They were
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,085 / item
Vintage Green Metal Aluminum Basket Weave Patio Porch Outdoor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Green Metal Aluminum Basket Weave Patio Porch Outdoor Arm Chair. Item features perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Reclining Sunbather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century reclining outdoor sunbathing chair. Made out of sturdy wrought iron. This lounge chair
Category
20th Century Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Solid Pine Slat Folding Outdoor Chairs, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage outdoor chairs. Solid wooden slat construction with armrests. Fold-able for easy storage
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,424 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Steel Metal Vintage Blue Garden Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Antique Art Deco Steel Metal Vintage Blue Garden Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair. Item features a blue and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jerry Johnson Outdoor "Idyllwild" Sling Lounge Chair
By Jerry Johnson, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California-made lounge chairs by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc., c.1968. The "Idyllwild" chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
PVC, Canvas
$1,500 / item
Mario Marenco
Marenco
Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Fabric
Mario Marenco
Marenco
Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Fabric
"Ceci" Minimalist Outdoor Armchair Chair by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
, this chair is a perfect blend of form and function. Its circular geometry ensures stability while using
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn series indoor outdoor lounge chair.
If you are in the New Jersey , New
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Gascoin
F-Chair
Outdoor Lounge Chair Natural Teak for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Gascoin’s most enduring iconic designs. GUBI’s new outdoor collection, now in teak, represents
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Teak
Outdoor Metal Loveseat and Pair of Matching Chairs
By John Salterini, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice porch or garden set of iron outdoor loveseat and pair of matching chairs. Nice X-base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,160 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Heavy Antique Wrought Iron Outdoor Chairs His
Hers
By Walter Lamb, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy antique wrought iron outdoor chairs his & hers.
Metal ribs slots and rivets design, good
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table
4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
details. We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa, Mid-20th century.
Outdoor dining EXTRORDINAIRE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Modernist Outdoor Oak Chairs, French, 1950s
Located in London, GB
, this filtered into the ideology of mid-century designers. These outdoor chairs are an example of the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Eight Chair Family Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Omaha, NE
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Set – Timeless Elegance!
Upgrade your outdoor space with this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Marenco
Marenco
Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Fabric
Mid century wrought iron swivel patio chair with ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century outdoor lounge chair and ottoman features wrought iron construction, yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$697 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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Mid Century Outdoor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid century outdoor chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century outdoor chairs — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. Find 248 antique and vintage mid century outdoor chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century outdoor 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 Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau mid century outdoor chairs are consistently popular styles. Many mid century outdoor chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but John Salterini, Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture Co. produced popular mid century outdoor chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Outdoor Chairs?
Prices for mid century outdoor chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century outdoor chairs begin at $258 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,160.
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 Outdoor 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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