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.

Mid Century Spanish Chair

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather

Extra Large Original Leather Rhinoceros Bench from Valenti

$13,960

Pair of Throne Chairs 19th Century Spanish Open Armchairs Upholstered circa 1850

Located in France, FR

Pair of throne chairs 19th century Spanish open armchairs upholstered, circa 1850. FREE SHIPPING

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Throne Chairs 19th Century Spanish Open Armchairs Upholstered circa 1850

$3,256 / set

Vintage Spanish Leather Iron Chair, circa 1950

Located in Houston, TX

A fantastic vintage Spanish solid iron and leather armchair circa 1950 having a pull out extension

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Leather Iron Chair, circa 1950

$3,932

Armchair "Tren" Designed by Manuel Barbero, 1953, Spain, Chair, White, Design

By Manuel Barbero

Located in Barcelona, ES

Armchair "Tren" designed by Manuel Barbero in 1953, Spain. Made of wood structure and recently

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Armchair "Tren" Designed by Manuel Barbero, 1953, Spain, Chair, White, Design

$7,745

Set of Brown and Tan Leather Grassoler Chairs from Spain, circa 1970s

Located in London, GB

A rare set of 4 grassoler chairs with adjustable head rests from the 1970s Very comfortable with

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Brown and Tan Leather Grassoler Chairs from Spain, circa 1970s

$5,462 / set

Organic Moderm 70s Style Pink Velvet Brass Accent Chair Manhattan Handcrafted

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

The Manhattan accent chair is a true embodiment of the wild spirit of the late 70s. A symbol of

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Organic Moderm 70s Style Pink Velvet Brass Accent Chair Manhattan Handcrafted

$2,723 / item

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair Model 226 Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Oak and leather 'Spanish' chair, model 226. Designer: Børge Mogensen (1914-1972

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair Model 226 Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark

$5,319

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair Model 226 Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Oak and leather 'Spanish' chair, model 226. Designer: Borge Mogensen (1914-1972

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair Model 226 Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark

$5,319

Mid-Century Valenti Leather Chairs, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century, Spanish Valenti leather chairs. Two are available and sold individually.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Valenti Leather Chairs, Spain

$3,600

Valenti Black Leather Chair, Spain, Mid-Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Spanish designer Valenti black woven leather side chair. Trademark designed wood base

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Valenti Black Leather Chair, Spain, Mid-Century

$3,950

Curved Cane Back Pair Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Spanish pair of curved cane back chairs. Beechwood. Newly reupholstered in boucle

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Curved Cane Back Pair Chairs, Spain, Mid Century

$7,950 / set

Mid-Century Valenti Black Leather Chair, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Spanish black leather Valenti side chair. Signature wood base. Very comfortable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Valenti Black Leather Chair, Spain

$3,950

Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Spanish Style Curule Game Chairs - Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Spanish Style Curule Game Chairs with Original Black Vinyl

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Spanish Style Curule Game Chairs - Set of 6

$1,800 / set

Green Leather Pair Signed Valenti Bobbin Chairs, Spain, Mid-Century

By Valenti

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century Spanish pair of bobbin chairs signed by Valenti. Original tufted green leather seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Green Leather Pair Signed Valenti Bobbin Chairs, Spain, Mid-Century

$14,950 / set

Pair of Corner Chairs, 19th Century Spanish

Located in New Orleans, LA

Corner chairs that demand attention. Wood with gilded accents and new white Belgian linen

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Corner Chairs, 19th Century Spanish

$6,942 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Chairs with High Backs - Spain

Located in Girona, Girona

Set of 4 solid oak chairs with high backs, original blue-turquoise skai (faux leather) upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Chairs with High Backs - Spain

$3,079 / set

Set of Mid 19th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and complete set of mid 19th century, circa 1850, Spanish walnut dining chairs. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Mid 19th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs

$64,500

Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Wood and Leather "Gaulino" Spanish Set Chairs

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four signed chairs model "Gaulino" designed by Oscar Tusquets as tribute to Carlo Mollino

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Wood and Leather "Gaulino" Spanish Set Chairs

$9,356 / set

Set of Six Juan Gamboa Spanish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of six dining chairs by Juan Gamboa. Spain, c1964. Scarce set of chairs, with original

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Juan Gamboa Spanish Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$9,955 / set

20th Century Pair of Four Spanish Lacquered Chairs

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Particular group of Spanish sittings of the 20th century. Furniture in nicely carved, lacquered and

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

20th Century Pair of Four Spanish Lacquered Chairs

$1,160 / set

Brutalist Spanish Fireside Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist Spanish oak fireside chair with tripod legs and curved seat. Beautifully constructed and

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Spanish Fireside Chair

$425

Four Spanish Basque Dining Chairs Rush Seats, Mid Century 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Four dining chairs with rush seats Basque spanish chairs Oak In good condition, sound and solid

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Four Spanish Basque Dining Chairs Rush Seats, Mid Century 1940

$1,658 / set

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall ‘Strictly Spanish’ Swivel Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall ‘Strictly Spanish’ Swivel Lounge Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall ‘Strictly Spanish’ Swivel Lounge Chair

$1,850

6 Mid Century French Wingback Cane Dining Chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain

By Mariano Garcia

Located in Lake Worth, FL

century French wingback cane dining chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain Approximate Measurements in

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Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

6 Mid Century French Wingback Cane Dining Chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain

$2,395 / set

Spanish Chair from 1950s

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed unknown designer. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950 In good original

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Spanish Chair from 1950s

$888

Pair of Mid-Century Rocking Chairs with Woven Straw, Spain, 1960 s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of mid-century rocking chairs, Spain, 1960's. Stained beech wood and woven straw seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Rocking Chairs with Woven Straw, Spain, 1960 s

$3,493 / set

1950s, Spanish Pair of Bamboo Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Spanish pair of bamboo chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1950s, Spanish Pair of Bamboo Chairs

$2,960 / set

Mid Century Modern Spanish Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Just in, newer production Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik. This beauty

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern Spanish Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture

$4,000

19th Century Spanish Arm Charm

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely arm chair in an orange tone. Origin; Spain. Circa 1850s.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Arm Charm

$1,200

Set of Four Spanish Garden Chairs, White and Red, Spain, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Set of four Spanish chairs from the 1950s. In iron painted in red and white. Painting of the time.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Spanish Garden Chairs, White and Red, Spain, 1950s

$1,231 / set

Spanish Rattan Chair, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Rattan chair, Spain, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Spanish Rattan Chair, 1960s

$1,125

Set of Mid-Century Biedermier Klismos Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous set of four chairs in the Biedermier style and Klismos style. Original silk linen fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Mid-Century Biedermier Klismos Chairs

$2,250

Rustic Handmade Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.

Located in Barcelona, ES

and authenticity of mid-20th-century Spanish folk art, featuring intricate hand-painted details that

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Handmade Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.

$1,307

Spanish Modernist Set of Four Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning set of four Spanish modernist dining chairs combines an elegant blend of tradition

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Spanish Modernist Set of Four Dining Chairs

$3,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Wood Vintage Chair, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chair made by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. Wood. In original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Vintage Chair, circa 1950

$426

Mid-Century Set of 8 Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of eight rush and beech dining chairs, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. Spain, Mid 20th

Category

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

Materials

Rush, Beech

Mid-Century Set of 8 Dining Chairs

$7,921

Pair of 1930s Spanish Cinema Theatre Iron Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1930s Spanish cinema theatre iron chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1930s Spanish Cinema Theatre Iron Chairs

$1,717 / set

Spanish Set of 8 Baroque Style Tooled Leather Carved Wood Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish set of eight carved wood and tooled leather side chairs from the mid 20th century. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish Set of 8 Baroque Style Tooled Leather Carved Wood Side Chairs

$6,160 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Experience the epitome of timeless elegance with this authentic Mid Century Modern Barcelona Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern

$4,800

Spain Mid-Century Modern Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa 4 Dining Chairs Set

By Joan Casas Y Ortinez, Indecasa

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning and classic Mid-Century Modern set of four Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa stacking

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Spain Mid-Century Modern Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa 4 Dining Chairs Set

$2,400 / set

Spanish Tripod Chair Three Legs Poplar Leather Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three legs wood and leather chair, Spain The leather and upholstery was redone years before Very

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Spanish Tripod Chair Three Legs Poplar Leather Midcentury

$888 / item

Set of 5 Sculptural Wicker Dining Chairs, Spain 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

seamlessly to the seat. We love the dramatic proportions on these statement chairs sourced in Spain, 20th

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 5 Sculptural Wicker Dining Chairs, Spain 20th Century

$7,400 / set

Vintage "Spanish Chair" of Wood and Gognac Leather, Spain 60s

Located in Oirlo, LI

and taut. These so-called "Spanish chairs" are a masterly interpretation of a traditional type of

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage "Spanish Chair" of Wood and Gognac Leather, Spain 60s

$1,847

Spanish Rationalist Syle Chair in Wood and Leather

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Rationalist style chair, wooden structure, seat upholstered again in leather and backrest with

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Rationalist Syle Chair in Wood and Leather

$521

Set of Eight 20th Century Spanish Bamboo Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful set of eight mid-20th Century Spanish bamboo dining chairs. Each chair has been re

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of Eight 20th Century Spanish Bamboo Dining Chairs

$7,866 / set

Set of Four Iron Garden Chairs, Spain, 1950 s

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Set of four white lacquered iron chairs. Spain 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Iron Garden Chairs, Spain, 1950 s

$1,125 / set

Set of 8 Vintage Spanish Wrought Iron Courtyard Chairs

Located in Calgary, Alberta

A wonderful Spanish set of eight Andalusian wrought iron courtyard or terrace garden chairs, with

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 8 Vintage Spanish Wrought Iron Courtyard Chairs

$4,500 / set

Jordi Vilanova, Set of 6 Chairs, circa 1970, Spain

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Jordi Vilanova (1925-1998), Set of 6 chairs, Model "Billard", Red stained wood, Seated in wicker

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Jordi Vilanova, Set of 6 Chairs, circa 1970, Spain

$7,698 / set

Italian or Spanish Antique Dagobert Chair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Italian or Spanish antique Dagobert chair

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian or Spanish Antique Dagobert Chair

$1,900

Pair of Oscar Tusquets "Bavarius" Rocking Chairs, circa 1970, Spain

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of Oscar Tusquets "Bavarius" rocking chairs Unique pair of rocking chairs circa 1970, Spain

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Oscar Tusquets "Bavarius" Rocking Chairs, circa 1970, Spain

$3,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Chairs After Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of six chairs After Charlotte Perriand, By unknown manufacturer, from France, circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Chairs After Charlotte Perriand

$14,804 / set

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair with superlative patina. Thick cognac leather is exquisite

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair

$3,400

A Pair of 17th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of 17th century Spanish colonial armchairs with removable cotton canvas seat cushions. These

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Pine

A Pair of 17th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs

$7,500

Brutalist Spanish Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist Spanish fireside chair with tripod legs, curved seat and decorative carving. In original

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

$465

1950s Spanish Wooden Cafe Bistro Chairs with Light Gray Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

These bistro chairs from Spain are in excellent condition. They are a heavy duty wooden chair that

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Spanish Wooden Cafe Bistro Chairs with Light Gray Paint

$399 / item

1970s Set of Eight Spanish Iron Garden Chairs in Steel Finish

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s set of eight Spanish iron garden chairs in steel finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Set of Eight Spanish Iron Garden Chairs in Steel Finish

$4,618 / set

Pair of Spanish Chairs Three Legs Wood and Leather Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of three legs wood and leather chairs, Spain Very good condition, sound and solid. For

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Spanish Chairs Three Legs Wood and Leather Midcentury

$1,658 / set

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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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