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Mario Marenco Pair of
Marenco
Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex. New, current production.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Fabric
Mario Marenco Pair of
Marenco
Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex. New, current production.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Outdoor Patio Lounge Chairs by Karl Lightfoot Studio
By Karl Lightfoot
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of black tubular steel and metal grate outdoor or patio lounge chairs with flat metal armrests
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iron Outdoor Patio Cafe Chair w/ Scrolling Back Iron , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Iron Bistro outdoor patio chair set that includes two chairs with a distinct scrolling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs, Custom Made, Savonarola Style, Indoor /Outdoor
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs ,custom made .Savonarola Style.indoor /outdoor.,custom made c.1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stylized Outdoor Metal Glider Chairs, Art Deco, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized outdoor metal glider chairs. Nice quality and construction. Unusual modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brown Jordan Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Aluminum Frame, USA 1980s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and timeless set of six aluminum patio dining chairs by Brown Jordan, including two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist Hans Wegner Style folding lounge chairs/ Jute
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist folding lounge chairs .. Jute and teak..After the iconic Wegner
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Jute, Teak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and finish. LC1 white Outdoor chair by Le Corbusier
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Papperzini Vintage Set of Four Outdoor Dining Chairs for John Salterini
By Mario Papperzini, Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of four outdoor dining chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Walter Lamb Style Iron Blue Corded Outdoor Patio Side Chairs
By Walter Lamb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
elegance of experimental mid-century design. These chairs feature round tubular iron frames, finished in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Woodard Tropical Leaf Iron Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair, Set of Four
By Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four Woodard rod iron outdoor/patio chair with a distinct tropical leaf backrest. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Woodard Art Nouveau Iron Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Woodard rod iron outdoor/patio chair with a distinct Art Nouveau backrest. This chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Outdoor/Patio Side Chair with Scrolling Pattern, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four outdoor patio chairs with scrolling pattern and mesh steel seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wrought Iron Slider Rocking Chair
Settee Patio Outdoor Set w/ Scrolling Arms
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of 1950s Mid-Century Woodard style wrought iron wire patio/outdoor seating featuring a slider
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century High Back Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid century, patio, garden, outdoor chairs feature scrolled, wrought iron, high back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s iron Salterini outdoor bistro dining set, table and two chairs
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wrought iron patio Salterini “Radar” Collection bistro set with two hoop dining height chairs and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Paul Frankl Styled Faux Rattan Outdoor/Patio Chaise Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, unlike real organic rattan wood. The chair is styled after the Mid-century designs of the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$3,600 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs, Rare Design, set of Four
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
and rare to find a set of four
Offered is a set of 4 mid-century modern outdoor arm chairs designed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs, Rare Design, set of Four
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs. ^^^^^NOTE^^^^ PRICED PER CHAIR
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Racetrack Dining Table 4 Chairs Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard spun fiberglass oval racetrack glass top dining table 4 chairs outdoor set
Stunning
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand Lc1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2019
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2019
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs
One Rocker
by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set MINT!
Table measures
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Iron
Wood Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler
Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and so amazingly comfortable sculptural pair of mid century modern outdoor lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Radar Saucer Chairs by Tempestini for John Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern iron hoop outdoor lounge chairs in old white paint. In
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Scrolling Iron Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair with Pad Seat, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four Scrolling rod iron patio chair with distinct scrolling backrest and Googie style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Steel
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Room Indoor Outdoor Side Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Russell Woodard black "sculptura" dining indoor outdoor side chairs.
If you are in the New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960’s MCM Black Outdoor Set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop Chairs
Newer Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM (mid-century modern) black painted outdoor dining set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
ELO Armchair Lounge chair In/Outdoor in Metal, Rope and Wood arm by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Wilkinson Architects.
ELO chair is designed to provide a different experience for the user's backrest
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Wrought Iron Dining Set MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Restored Mid-century Iron Café Patio/Otdoor "Ribcage" Chair by Woodard Set of 30
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage lot of 30 mid-century iron outdoor garden chairs newly restored in black finish. Fashion
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$16,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Adjustable Recliner Chase lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum reclining Chase lounge Chair With double Poles Armrest. This Mid
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Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slider Armchair w/ Speed Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century outdoor patio aluminum slider rocking chair with double poles armrest consisting of an
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Vintage Black Cantilever Patio Chairs after François Carré
By Francois A. Carre
Located in Trenton, NJ
French modernism or lovers of classic mid-century outdoor furnishings, these chairs embody the rare
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A French Iron Five-Piece Patio Set in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, C. 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on a terrace, patio, or garden. A fine example of French mid-century outdoor furniture design.
Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair
By Henry Glass
Located in New York, NY
-century outdoor chair with narrow proportions and a sculptural mien. Provenance: the collection of Henry
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scrolling Cast Iron Folding Patio Outdoor Chair, Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Woodard style scrolling cast iron folding patio/outdoor chairs with floral print seat cover and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Shelby Williams Industries Outdoor Bistro Chairs - a Pair
By Shelby Williams
Located in Draper, UT
Pair of smart-looking Mid-Century outdoor chairs by Shelby Williams Industries. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Six Indoor/Outdoor Mid-Century Wire Mesh Chairs priced Per Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 6 wire mesh chairs in the style of Harry Bertoia. White finish is in good condition. All are
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair in Rattan wicker, Italy 1950s.
Beautiful Italian mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Six Concrete Outdoor Mid-Century Modern “Loop” Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made of fibrated concrete, this iconic Mid-Century Modern chair was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cement
Rattan Dining Chairs Mid Century Bamboo Side Chairs Set 4 Rattan Indoor Outdoor
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rattan / cane / bamboo dining chairs are extremely sturdy. They look to be Mid Century, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Orange Braided Cable Outdoor Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elevate your outdoor space with this stunning mid-century modern outdoor chair, a quintessential
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
ROCKING ARMCHAIR in solid teak for indoor-outdoor Mid-20th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Rocking chair is based on a Mid-20th century design by John Stuart for Widdocomb as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Indoor/outdoor Brass and Iron Savonarola Side Chair
By Various Makers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage brass and iron Savonarola side chair
Lovely accent to any room or sunroom. Brass and iron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Four 1966 Collection Outdoor Chairs by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
1966 outdoor chairs were produced by Richard Schultz Designs just after the company was purchased by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Salterini Iron Outdoor Side Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant pair of ribbon form outdoor chairs by Salterini, dating to the late 1950s.
Rendered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an outdoor lounge chair from our Sit-Stirring collection, bespoke handmade sofas and
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
10x Tubular Frame Gerrit Rietveld Style Enameled Steel Outdoor Garden Chairs
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare set of 10 very attractive lounge outdoor garden chairs from the 1950's with rubber strap
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Reproduction of Famous Swiss Outdoor
Spaghetti
Lounge Chair from the 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
New production inspired by a Classic Swiss garden lounge chair from the 1950s. Entirely made in
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood, P. Tendercool (Outdoor)
In Stock
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sleek outdoor seating collection of 21st-century vintage. Crafted with P. Tendercool care
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: Outdoor - PT73 (Sofa) and PT77 (Footrest)
Dimensions: PT73: 70 x 73 x 70 cm., PT77: 70 x 48
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT73 (one seat sofa) and PT77 (footrest) (Outdoor)
Frame: Reclaimed hardwood
Frame finish
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Modernist Indoor/Outdoor Chairs with Mesh Seats and Backs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four modernist indoor/outdoor blue metal framed chairs with cream mesh metal PVC coated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Easi-Bild Folding Red Wood Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair with Webbing, USA, 1950s
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Maastricht, NL
A folding lounge chair, made of a red painted pine frame with a backrest and seating made of green
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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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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