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.

Oak Mid Century Chairs

Danish Oak Dining Chair

Midcentury Butterfly Chairs

Niko Kralj Rex

Century Furniture French Chair

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Maple Reclining Lounge Chair

$3,800

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair This lounge chair

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair

$11,695

Set of 8 Chairs in Oak Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

chairs exemplify the bold yet refined character of mid-century Scandinavian design. The seats have been

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap

Set of 8 Chairs in Oak Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

$6,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,342 / item

Henning Kjaernulf Razor Oak Mid-Century Dining Chairs Up to 8 Available

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in London, GB

Oak dining chairs by Henning/Henry Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. ''Razor back'' or ''Razor

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Razor Oak Mid-Century Dining Chairs Up to 8 Available

$1,478 / item

Mid Century Modern French Oak Dining Chairs in Rainbow Vinyl - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

A playful and one-of-a-kind set of six 1960s French mid-century modern dining chairs, sourced from

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern French Oak Dining Chairs in Rainbow Vinyl - Set of 6

$7,500 / set

Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design Museum Munich. Rex chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak and black

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$817 / item

Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design Museum Munich. Rex Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$817 / item

Set of Six Mid-Century Black Chairs, circa 1960, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Set of six chairs. Very decorative. Made with tinted oak and leather. Circa 1960, France. Very good

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century Black Chairs, circa 1960, France

$6,000 / set

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège

By Pierre Cruège

Located in Almelo, NL

Rare Pair of 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège An

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège

$3,150 / set

Set of 5 Mid Century MODERN Oak DINING CHAIRS, Made in Denmark, c. 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Set of five Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs featuring solid oak frames and original textured wool

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 5 Mid Century MODERN Oak DINING CHAIRS, Made in Denmark, c. 1960s

$3,500

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak Gray Felt Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

reflect the Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. They have been re-upholstered with a gray

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Oak

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak Gray Felt Lounge Chairs, 1960s

$2,558 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs Arch Cut-Outs Bobbin Legs

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs with Arch Cut-Outs and Bobbin Legs Fit perfectly with the

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak, Plywood

Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs Arch Cut-Outs Bobbin Legs

$296 / item

Set of Four Italian Oak Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four 1960s Italian oak chairs with a whitewashed finish and red seats.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Italian Oak Chairs

$4,200 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Unique Chairs, White Chenille, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This is a beautifully restored vintage dining chair, originally crafted by the esteemed furniture

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

Materials

Chenille, Oak

Set of Six Mid Century Unique Chairs, White Chenille, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

$5,933 / set

Mid-Century Modern amber bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern amber bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern terracotta bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern terracotta bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France, 1946 The "Reconstruction" chairs were designed

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

$875 / item

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946. "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

$875 / item

Mission Style Rocking Chair in Oak

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Mission-style oak rocking chair crafted in the tradition of Stickley. Features solid oak

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Mid-20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mission Style Rocking Chair in Oak

$800

Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Oak and Blue Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, solid oak, velvet, France, 1950s. This French mid-century modern lounge chair from the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Oak and Blue Velvet

$2,200

Mid-Century Modern oak bronzed brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern oak bronzed brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,342 / item

Mid-Century Modern serandite bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern serandite bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern burgundy bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern burgundy bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern black bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern brown bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern brown bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern rosewater bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern rosewater bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern taupe bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern taupe bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Spindle Chair With Rush Seat

Located in Dronten, NL

Antique carved wooden spindle corner side chair with woven rush reided seat. Circa Late 1800s

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Spindle Chair With Rush Seat

$595

Mid-Century Modern fern green bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern fern green bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair

By Arne Norell

Located in Basel, BS

various angles. NOTE: These chairs are one-of-a-kind and very rare. The gorgeous mid century

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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair

$2,943 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid Century Oak Dining Armchair - Light (Set of 2)

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century style light oak dining armchair in our dawn finish, with a padded back and seat

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Oak Dining Armchair - Light (Set of 2)

$2,334 / set

1960 Armchair Natur Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Bart Schilder

Located in Ljubljana, SI

armchair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available natural oak.

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960 Armchair Natur Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$876 / item

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

By Valmazan, Pierre Lottier

Located in London, GB

A set of eight superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

$19,443 / set

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

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

A set of six superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

$14,856 / set

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

By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan

Located in London, GB

A set of four superb quality, extremely rare and very impressive Spanish black leather and oak

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

$9,927 / set

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs

$2,995 / set

Mid-Century Modern dark blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern dark blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Mid-Century Modern round camel bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern round camel bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

A brutalist low chair in oak

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

a low chair oak and rope circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

A brutalist low chair in oak

$2,136

Danish Mid Century Modern, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful set of six sculptural dining chairs in solid oak by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile

Danish Mid Century Modern, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960

$3,800 / set

1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A 1840s French Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair crafted in oak and distinguished by its

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair

$2,995

Mid-Century Modern round salmon bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Zebra Wood

Mid-Century Modern round salmon bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,068 / item

Guillerme Chambron Mid Repos Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Mid Repos Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery

$7,750

Set of 4 Belgian Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw 1960s

By Emiel Veranneman

Located in Meer, VAN

Set of 4 Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw, Belgium, 1960s. This remarkable set

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

Materials

Straw, Oak

Set of 4 Belgian Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw 1960s

$5,696 / set

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

By Knoll

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Mid-century Modern chair for sale. It has been professionally restored, and came out

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

$2,159 Sale Price

20% Off

Rupert Bevan Luna Dining Chair - Oak

By Rupert Bevan

Located in London, GB

Inspired by a hybrid interpretation of chairs by Pierre Jeanneret and Jean Prouvé, the Luna Dining

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Rupert Bevan Luna Dining Chair - Oak

$1,893 / item

Midcentury Oak Chair Produced in 1975

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage dining chair produced in oak wood. Label shows that the chair was produced in

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Midcentury Oak Chair Produced in 1975

$175 Sale Price

50% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Oak after Lou Hodges

By Lou Hodges

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of oak lounge chairs in the the style of Lou Hodges. The chairs feature solid oak framing with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Oak after Lou Hodges

$2,900 / set

Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak Lambswool, 1960s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Odense, DK

A Swedish Mid-Century Modern highback armchair, attributed to Yngve Ekström and crafted in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak Lambswool, 1960s

$2,200

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak

By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon

Located in Berkeley, CA

The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak

$4,260 / item

Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Oak Dining Chair, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern V

Located in Hannover, DE

Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair, Model 75 in Oak Design & production: 1950s–1960s Currently only 1

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Oak Dining Chair, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern V

$989

French Minimalist Side Chair in Warm Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chair, solid oak, France, 1960s Beautiful chair crafted in solid oak, made in France in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Minimalist Side Chair in Warm Oak

$1,250

Pair of folk art chairs, France, mid-20th century

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Lyon, FR

Lovely pair of straw and carved oak chairs, French folk art from the mid-20th century. Very

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of folk art chairs, France, mid-20th century

$1,424 / set

Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,342 / item

Mid-Century Modern camel bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern camel bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,342 / item

Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand

$2,342 / item

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Oak Mid Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oak mid century chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, all oak mid century chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 2907 antique and vintage oak mid century chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 303 modern editions to choose from as well. Oak mid century chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of oak mid century chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco oak mid century chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made oak mid century chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oak Mid Century Chairs?

Prices for oak mid century chairs start at $99 and top out at $95,238 with the average selling for $3,780.

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 Oak Mid Century 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?
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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?
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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?
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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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