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 Tub Chairs

Art Deco Tub Chair

Brown Leather Tub Chair

Milo Baughman Tufted Lounge Chair

Wood Tub

Barrel Back Tub Chair

Italy Tub

1970s Tub Chairs

Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chair

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Mid Century Tub Chairs

$2,395

Pair of Mid Century Tub Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of comfortable and great looking chairs. Beautifully crafted in dark walnut.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Tub Chairs

$4,200

Pair of Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Walnut veneer, solid maple & ash stained mahogany. 25”W X 24”D X 29”H (19” seat depth)

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Tub Chairs

$7,800

Pair of Curvaceous Midcentury Tub Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Curvaceous midcentury lounge chairs, attributed to Adrian Pearsall, American, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Curvaceous Midcentury Tub Chairs

$4,800 / set

Pair of Black Luxurious Mid-Century Tub Chairs

Located in North York, ON

These Mid-Century Modern tub chairs are effortlessly opulent. The pair is upholstered in black faux

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Black Luxurious Mid-Century Tub Chairs

$5,400 / set

Pair Of Mid Century Tub Chairs With A Swivel Chrome Base By Selig Circa 1970

By Selig

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful pair of vintage 1970’s chrome base lounge chairs by Selig. Both chairs retain the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Mid Century Tub Chairs With A Swivel Chrome Base By Selig Circa 1970

$4,650 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Tub Horn Chairs with Brass Hoof Feet and Rams Heads

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century tub chairs veneered in horn with brass hoof feet and rams head arms. Hollywood Regency

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Tub Horn Chairs with Brass Hoof Feet and Rams Heads

$3,450

Pair of American Tub Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish and generously proportioned pair of American mid-century tub chairs with open back

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Pair of American Tub Chairs

$5,500

Pair of Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti Italian, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of midcentury tub chairs attributed to Gio Ponti. Re-upholstered in natural linen. Solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti Italian, circa 1950

$3,628 / set

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chair

Located in North York, ON

This Mid-Century Modern tub chair is plush yet sophisticated. It sits atop a black wood, rounded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chair

$2,650

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

Very comfortable 1960's swivel chair pair custom upholstered in charcoal velvet.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair Pair

$4,250

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chairs

By Plycraft

Located in North York, ON

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs by Plycraft. The chairs feature a swivel tub base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chairs

$13,850 / set

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Tub Chairs, Circa 1950

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of mid-century Italian tub chairs. Tapered walnut legs on small pad feet. Re-upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Tub Chairs, Circa 1950

$4,655

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chairs in Black Mohair

Located in Dallas, TX

A really very nice pair of cool looking swivel tub chairs upholstered in black mohair by Maharm.

Category

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

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chairs in Black Mohair

$6,200 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Back Club chairs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of well proportioned tub back club chairs, circa 1960s the sturdy frames with simple tapered

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Back Club chairs

$3,500 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Cane Barrel Back Tub Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique pair of barrel back tub chairs featuring a caned back and sides. Produced by Barker Brothers

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Mid-Century Cane Barrel Back Tub Chairs

$1,100

Milo Baughman Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs, a Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman mid century chrome Tub chairs - A pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 26 deep x 27

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs, a Pair

$3,295 / set

Mid-Century Modern Leather Tub Chairs Attributed to Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Attributed to Knoll, a pair of 1950's American tub back arm chairs upholstered in black leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Leather Tub Chairs Attributed to Knoll

$1,850

An American Mid-Century Leather Upholstered Tub Chair by Thonet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish and shapely American mid-century leather upholstered tub chair by Thonet, New York; the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

An American Mid-Century Leather Upholstered Tub Chair by Thonet

$5,500

Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub/Club Chairs With For Upholstery - Pair Vintage mid century

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair

$1,898 / set

Swanky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs on Casters

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of cool Mid-Century Modern tub chairs on brass castors newly upholstered in 1970s Angelo

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Swanky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs on Casters

$2,250 / set

Italian mid-century pair of wood and Vienna straw tub chairs, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century pair of wood and Vienna straw tub chairs, 1970s Pair of tub chairs, with seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century pair of wood and Vienna straw tub chairs, 1970s

$593 / set

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Green Velvet Upholstered Tub Lounge Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield mid century green velvet upholstered tub lounge chair The lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Green Velvet Upholstered Tub Lounge Chair

$1,795

Pink Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant custom pair of tufted and skirted swivel barrel back chairs upholstered in a pink linen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pink Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$1,750 / set

Set of Four Mahogany Tub Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of four mahogany tub chairs upholstered in brown leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Mahogany Tub Chairs

$12,400 / set

Swivel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swivel Tub chair. Newly reupholstered and ready to go! Very solid and well made! Base has a chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Tub Chair

$1,250

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tub Chairs on Castors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very versatile size, small and tailored sophisticated occasional chairs, newly recovered in heavy

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Tub Chairs on Castors

$2,200

Swivel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Swivel upholstered tub chair on circular plinth base. Clean original fabric, clean, ready to use

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Tub Chair

$1,200

Brutalist Tub Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

1960's brutalist tub chairs. Sculpted resin bases, newly upholstered in long pile mohair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mohair

Brutalist Tub Chairs

$6,500

Mid-Century Modern Style of Milo Baughman tub Chair chrome base

By Milo Baughman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid Century Modern in the Style of Milo Baughman circular tub chair tan upholstery. Beautiful 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Style of Milo Baughman tub Chair chrome base

$1,350

Mid Century Black Vinyl Swivel Tub Chairs after James Mont

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage swiveling tub chairs in black "wet" vinyl on circular wooden base. They are in

Category

20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Mid Century Black Vinyl Swivel Tub Chairs after James Mont

$3,900

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Ebony Base Swivel Tub Chairs - Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Ebony Wood Base Swivel Tub Chairs - Pair This pair of

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Ebony Base Swivel Tub Chairs - Pair

$4,728 / set

Mid Century Modern Green Faux Leather Tub or Saucer Swivel Chair with Metal Base

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid Century Modern Whillock Mfg. Co. green faux leather tub or saucer style swivel

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Green Faux Leather Tub or Saucer Swivel Chair with Metal Base

$1,495

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle A sleek and stylish

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle

$8,200 / set

Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco cocktail tub chairs. Burr ash surround with reeded wood banding, set over steel

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs

$5,682

Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco cocktail tub chairs. Burr ash surround with reeded wood banding, set over steel

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs

$5,682

Pair Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Blue Suede Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Blue Suede Tub / Swivel / Lounge chairs Pair of modern

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Blue Suede Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs

$5,250 / set

Mid-Century Modern Baughman Tub Lounge Chair Lenor Larsen Fabric 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful lounge chair, on casters and with a brown & white patchwork

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Baughman Tub Lounge Chair Lenor Larsen Fabric 1970s

$1,400

Pair of Mid Century Dutch Rattan Tub / Satellite Chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Pair of Dutch rattan and metal tub / satellite chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s An iconic design

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Dutch Rattan Tub / Satellite Chairs, Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s

$924 / set

A Mid-Century Pair of Chrome Tub Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of tub chairs attributed to Milo Baughman with chrome frame, and newly upholstered

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A Mid-Century Pair of Chrome Tub Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

$4,800

Pair Swivel Tub Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Nice pair of swivel tub chairs. Upholstery is in usable condition, but shows minor wear. High

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Swivel Tub Chairs

$2,800

Woven Wicker Mod Tub Chair

By Eero Aarnio

Located in New York, NY

Mod wicker chair, diminutive scale, very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Woven Wicker Mod Tub Chair

$675

Pair Swivel Tub Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

solid and sturdy. Disk form base supports the tub style chair. Once redone, these chairs will be very

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Swivel Tub Chairs

$1,200

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, American

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern American Designer Swivel / Lounge Chairs Pair of modern swivel chairs perfect

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, American

$1,950 / set

Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman style Swivel Barrel Back Tub Chairs Mid-century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman style swivel tub chairs. This pair needs to be reupholstered but

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman style Swivel Barrel Back Tub Chairs Mid-century

$3,200

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Bouclé Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Faux Fur

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern black boucle tub / swivel / lounge chairs, Faux Fur 29H x 31.75W x

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Bouclé Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Faux Fur

$4,250 / set

Pair of Upholstered Tub Back Club Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Tub back chairs with tufted back and seat, button tufted apron, on casters. Condition: Good, one

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Upholstered Tub Back Club Chairs

$975

Mid-Century Modern Founder Pair of Print Tub Swivel Chairs Baughman Era, 1970s

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, pair of swivel tub chairs, with a print fabric, from Founder

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Founder Pair of Print Tub Swivel Chairs Baughman Era, 1970s

$750 / set

Mid-Century Modern Baughman Thayer Coggin Pair of Plinth Base Swivel Tub Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a an original pair of swivel tub chairs, on wood plinth bases, by Milo

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Baughman Thayer Coggin Pair of Plinth Base Swivel Tub Chairs

$3,200 / set

French Leather Tub Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Raised on straight oak legs and made from sheepskin, this chair has aged handsomely. The brass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Leather Tub Chair

$3,600

Pair Pink Swivel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Pair Pink swivel tub chairs after Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair Pink Swivel Tub Chair

$1,800

Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1960s Milo Baughman tub chair , has original Thayer Coggin lables intact. Red upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Chair

$3,500

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebonized and Upholstered Barrel Back Tub Club Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunningly stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel shaped club chairs having ebonized wooden

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebonized and Upholstered Barrel Back Tub Club Chairs

$4,250

Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Tub Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage Coastal Side chair. Beautiful pretzel reed in a chic contemporary design. I have

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Tub Chair

$975

Mid-20th Century Rattan Tub Side Chairs by Lewittes- Pair New Uphol/refinished

By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Introducing an exquisite pair of vintage mid-20th century rattan tub side chairs by Lewittes

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-20th Century Rattan Tub Side Chairs by Lewittes- Pair New Uphol/refinished

$2,695 / set

Elegant Horseshoe Back Tub Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant horseshoe back tub chair, American, circa 1940s. This chair looks great from every angle

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Elegant Horseshoe Back Tub Chair

$2,200

Vintage Rattan Tub Chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury conical 'tub' chairs with a black steel base and a conical shaped seat. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rattan Tub Chairs, 1960s

$587 / item

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Mid Century Tub Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century tub chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century tub chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 208 antique and vintage mid century tub chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century tub chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century tub chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century tub chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Leon Rosen produced popular mid century tub chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Tub Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $26,500 highest priced.

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 Tub Chairs

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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