What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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$1,074 Sale Price

43% Off

Set of Six Mid-Century Spanish Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of Six Mid-Century Spanish rush seated dining chairs. In very good condition, Circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Spanish Dining Chairs

$3,617 / set

Mid-Century Spanish Walnut Folding Lounge Chair with Original Tooled Leather

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Dallas, TX

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Spanish Walnut Folding Lounge Chair with Original Tooled Leather

$2,900

Set of Four Armed Dining Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Spanish set of four armed dining chairs. Newly reuphostered. Very comfortable. Birch

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Set of Four Armed Dining Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

$24,500 / set

8 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier

Located in London, GB

dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Spain in the late

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

8 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

$19,460 / set

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Spain in the late

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

6 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

$14,869 / set

4 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

dining chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Spain in the late

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs Spanish Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

$9,935 / set

Spanish Campaign Chairs, Spain 1950 s

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of folding campaign chairs in solid walnut imitating bamboo with solid brass hardware

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Spanish Campaign Chairs, Spain 1950 s

$12,500

Set of 4 Indecasa Spanish Mid-Century Rust Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs

By Indecasa

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 Spanish late Mid-Century armchairs with chrome arch design continuous legs and arms with a

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

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Chrome

Set of 4 Indecasa Spanish Mid-Century Rust Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs

$3,600 / set

20th Century Spanish Hair On Hide Campaign Chair

Located in Fort Collins, CO

places have in common? Both of these locales would accommodate this Spanish-style campaign chair. With a

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Oak

20th Century Spanish Hair On Hide Campaign Chair

$3,895

Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents. Low leather lounge

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents

$2,250

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage

$960

Set of Six Brutalist Spanish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of solid oak dining chairs. Spain, c1970s. Thicky chunky wood with peg joints. Lots of

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Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Brutalist Spanish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$3,611 / set

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

$420

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage

$460

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Hexagon Strictly Spanish Brutalist Chair Pair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Lutz, FL

Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Strictly Spanish line club chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Hexagon Strictly Spanish Brutalist Chair Pair

$2,299 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair In Beechwood With Ivory Leather - Spain

Located in Girona, Girona

Amusing rocking chair, stained and French polished beechwood. New Ivory leather upholstery

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair In Beechwood With Ivory Leather - Spain

$4,041

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair, Open Back, Solid Wood, Spain

Located in NEW YORK, NY

inspiration for this line of chairs and armchairs, being reinterpreted under the canons of contemporary

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair, Open Back, Solid Wood, Spain

$1,198 / item

Mid-Century, Spanish Moorish Style Leather Lounge Chair with Oak Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Spanish Moorish style lounge chair. This chair has a sturdy, large oak frame with high

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Vintage 1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century, Spanish Moorish Style Leather Lounge Chair with Oak Frame

$2,450

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964

By Juan Gamboa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Low chairs designed by Juan Gamboa in 1964. The lines are inspired by the spanish tradition of low

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964

$3,423 / set

Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain The Eclipse Dining

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet

Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,066 / item

Modern Mid-Century Blue Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain The Eclipse Dining

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet

Modern Mid-Century Blue Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,066 / item

Modern Mid-Century Pink Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Eclipse Dining Chair captures the quiet drama of rare celestial events—moments of alignment

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet

Modern Mid-Century Pink Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse

$1,066 / item

Set of 6 Mid 20th century Spanish walnut and leather dining chairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a stunning set of 6 Spanish walnut and leather dining chairs. The design is very neat and

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 6 Mid 20th century Spanish walnut and leather dining chairs

$3,830 / set

Pair of Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs by Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

chairs in lovely condition. Designed by Pierre Lottier and made by Valmazan in Spain in the late 1950s

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Spanish Oak Leather Dining Chairs by Pierre Lottier Valmazan Mid Century

$5,276 / set

Set of six rationalist Spanish chairs, 1960s.

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of six chairs in solid pine wood frame and backrest, the seat is in black synthetic fabric

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of six rationalist Spanish chairs, 1960s.

$2,377 / set

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Berkeley, CA

With the Spanish Chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair

$7,662 / item

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Berkeley, CA

With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

$5,795

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

, the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair showcases the mastery of traditional

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

$3,000 / set

Set of 6 Mid Century Spanish Style Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather and Studs

Located in Meer, VAN

Set of 6 Mid Century Spanish Style Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather and Studs A beautiful set of

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Mid-20th Century European Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 Mid Century Spanish Style Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather and Studs

$7,489 / set

Brutalist Carved Wooden Fireplace Chairs, Spain ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Spanish wooden fireplace chairs from the 1960s celebrates the inherent beauty of the material

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Brutalist Carved Wooden Fireplace Chairs, Spain ca 1960s

$3,950 / set

Teak Lounge Chairs from Spain

Located in Pasadena, TX

Teak Lounge Chairs from Spain Unique mid century style design crafted in Spain. Teak and chrome

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Teak

Teak Lounge Chairs from Spain

$1,450 Sale Price

50% Off

1960s Set of Six Spanish Wood Leather Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1960s set of six Spanish wood and leather chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Set of Six Spanish Wood Leather Chairs

$4,636 / set

Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s A striking pair of mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s

$3,460 / set

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

, the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair showcases the mastery of traditional

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

$2,950 / set

Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Leather Wood Gaulino Chair

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gaulino chair designed by Oscar tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona. Solid natural varnished

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Leather Wood Gaulino Chair

$2,402 / item

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Berkeley, CA

With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black

$6,350

Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible hand-carved fireside chair with studded seating. This ornate piece displays Spanish

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating

$625

Pair of 1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of vintage 1950s Spanish hand woven wicker on wood chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of 1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Chairs

$2,971 / set

Spanish Rattan and Chrome Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Spain, circa 1960

Located in New York, NY

Spanish 1960's molded rattan lounge chair with chrome sloped arm supports, with a matching ottoman

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Rattan and Chrome Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Spain, circa 1960

$2,070 / set

Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with the Pere Cosp Iron and

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960

$2,139

1970s Set of 4 Spanish Castillian Wood and Leather Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s set of 4 Spanish Castillian wood and leather chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Set of 4 Spanish Castillian Wood and Leather Chairs

$4,754

Pair of Spanish Tripod Chairs Three Legs Poplar Leather Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of three legs wood and leather chairs, Spain The leather and upholstery was redone years

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Pair of Spanish Tripod Chairs Three Legs Poplar Leather Midcentury

$1,512 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather Side Chairs with Big Nialhead Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are a pair of beautiful antique Spanish wood & leather side chairs. The leather is a rich

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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather Side Chairs with Big Nialhead Detail

$3,500 / set

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Impressive set of six oak brutalist chairs, Spain, circa 1970. This set features six exquisitely

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s

$5,900 / set

Mid Century Spanish Armchairs in Wood, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

The shape of this pair of classic Mid Century armchairs is simply fabulous with its beautiful

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Spanish Armchairs in Wood, Set of 2

$3,400 / set

Pair of wood and leather Spanish chairs by Jordi Vilanova, ca. 1960

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 1960 / 2 chairs / Jordi Villanova / wood, leather / Mid-century / Vintage Pair of two

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of wood and leather Spanish chairs by Jordi Vilanova, ca. 1960

$3,090 / set

Pair of 1950s Spanish Andalusian Woven Bulrush Traditional Green Painted Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of vintage 1950s Spanish Andalusian hand woven bulrush traditional green painted chairs

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1950s Spanish Andalusian Woven Bulrush Traditional Green Painted Chairs

$1,188 / set

Bamboo Rocking Chair, Spain, 1960 s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bamboo rocking chair from 1960's, Spain. Nice bamboo construction and very comfortable.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Rocking Chair, Spain, 1960 s

$1,010

Set of Eight Spanish Revival Leather and Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome set of eight Spanish Revival dining chairs, comprised of two armchairs and six side

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Eight Spanish Revival Leather and Carved Walnut Dining Chairs

$12,000 / set

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture

$6,894

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Salzburg, AT

Set of 3 exceptional sculptural chairs in cast aluminum with stylized naturalistic decorations and

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s

$10,579 / set

Set of 5 Spanish Leather and Oak Chairs, Paco Muñoz Style, 1960s

By Paco Muñoz

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Spanish craftsmanship in the mid-century period.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 5 Spanish Leather and Oak Chairs, Paco Muñoz Style, 1960s

$3,566 / set

Cerdá, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chairs produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Cerdá, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s

$5,800

Set of Eight Spanish Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking set of eight Spanish-style dining chairs featuring solid walnut frames and rich hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Eight Spanish Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

$9,500 / set

Spanish Carved Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Hudson, NY

Six Spanish dining chairs made of solid pine. Gorgeous carvings on the chair posts and seat back

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Spanish Carved Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$3,700 / set

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

Located in DE MEERN, NL

craftsmanship. The Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair serves as a perfect addition to any

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

$830

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Mid Century Spanish Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century Spanish chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every mid century Spanish chair was constructed with great care. There are 276 variations of the antique or vintage mid century Spanish chair you’re looking for, while we also have 32 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century Spanish chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century Spanish chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century Spanish chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Oscar Tusquets Blanca produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Spanish Chair?

A mid century Spanish chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,455, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $64,500.

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 Spanish Chair

What is a mid-century chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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