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Unique and Restored Mid-Century Modern Chair by Iconic Galloways of Tampa
Located in Marietta, GA
This chair was originally sold by the iconic furniture showroom Galloway's of Tampa. Sadly the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paul Evans Unique Sculpted Bronze Chair
By Paul Evans
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Rare Paul Evans sculpted bronze chair. Unique form not seen before.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique 1960s Organic Danish Modern Teak Sofa
Easy Chairs, Denmark
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Amazing and never seen Danish modern seating group, sofa and a pair of matching chairs. The set was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Unique Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chairs
Located in Bridport, CT
Rare pair of Italian club Chairs on raised walnut base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs
Solid Pine Chairs, Unique Swedish Work, 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 2 unique and rare solid pine chairs. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s.
Great anchor
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
$10,192 / set
Midcentury Chair Plywood Scandinavian 1970s Unique Bespoke
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A midcentury (possibly Scandinavian) contemporary design plywood open armchair circa 1970, with high wedge shaped back and circular arms, we're not sure if this was a proto type for ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Unique Rocking Chair Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique rocking chair, Danish design of the 1970s. Sensational form, covered with a new fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Chris Kabel "Seam" Chair for Droog, Unique Prototype
By Droog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Seam" chair, unique prototype by Chris Kabel (Dutch, b. 1975). Winner of the Dutch Material Fund
Category
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Unique Chair in Wood and Formica, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a great and unique chair of a very unusual design. Created in Czechoslovakia in 1970s using
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Formica, Wood
Unique Geometric Mid Century Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Unique geometric mid century lounge chairs with original vintage fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Unique Mid Century Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Unique mid century sculptural low lounge chairs with walnut bases. Chairs are very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Unique Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six unique Danish Mid-Century Modern safari dining chairs in white canvas.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather, Wood
Unique Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Wilnis, UT
This one of a kind pair of lounge chairs is a very rare find! Produced in the 1970s and found by us
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,136 / set
1973 Jean Claude Biraben Unique Surrealist Sculptural Chair or Object
By Jean Claude Biraben
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique surrealist object designed by Jean-Claude Biraben. A lesser known and underestimated
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four European Modern Stacking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four European modern stacking chairs. Unique construction and design. Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Cashmere Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern chair, unique form with exposed wooden stretchers stained in deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chaise Humaine
Unique Artwork Chair by Romain de Souza, France, 2004
By Romain de Souza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exceptional artwork chair entitled 'Chaise Humaine' or 'Human Chair' is by the young and
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Lounge Chair by John Graz. Brazil, 1960s
By John Graz
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
1960s Brazilian caviuna and velvet lounge chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swiss Made Unique High-Backed Chair by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
is famed internationally and is the first patented chair with Dietiker’s unique screwless wood-to
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 8 Mid Century Unique Birch Folding Chairs with Bentwood Armrests, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This beautiful set consists of 8 birch folding chairs with nicely shaped bentwood armrest. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Unique and Very Rare Kurt Olsen Lounge Chair "Papa Bear"
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very rare and exclusive lounge chair "papa bear" by Kurt Olsen by Slagelse, Denmark. The chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Post Modern Wool Slipper Chairs by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Providence, RI
Unique pair of post modern slipper chairs in original wool. Chairs are manufactured by Jack
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Unique Set of Eight Chairs by Gunnar Asplund
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Brussels, BE
High end quality set of 8 dining chairs designed by Gunnar Asplund.
1931
Made for the 'Bredenberg
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Set of Four Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare set of four faux bamboo frame dining chairs by Mastercraft in brass. Original ivory vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Unique Set of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unique pair of lounge chairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret with solid wood frame all
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Unique Postmodern Zig-Zag Chair in style of Gerrit Rietveld, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Postmodern side chair, inspired by the famous Zig-Zag chair by Gerrit Rietveld. This pine wooden
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Unique Eames LCW
By Charles Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Charles Eames
Manufacturer: Evans
Period / style: Mid-Century Modern
Country: US
Date
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$2,200
Post Modern Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of uniquely shaped post modern chairs in paisley upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Lounge Chairs
Midcentury Unique and Very Rare Set Kurt Olsen Lounge Chairs "Papa Bear"
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very rare and exclusive lounge chairs "papa bear" by Kurt Olsen by Slagelse Denmark in Cedar. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cedar
Midcentury Unique and Very Rare Set Kurt Olsen Lounge Chairs "Papa Bear"
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very rare and exclusive lounge chairs "papa bear" by Kurt Olsen by Slagelse Denmark in Cedar. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cedar
Unique Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Dutch Architect Wim den Boon, 1960
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Unique pair of lounge chairs designed by Dutch architect Wim den Boon, the Netherlands, 1960. Like
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of unique Danish modern club chairs with tapered rosewood legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chair
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Very unique Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in original fabric. Needs new re-upholstery. Age
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1 of 10 Unique Teak and Cane South Asian Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Elegant and unique South Asian armchairs. Complete set of 10, being sold singularly. Price is per
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Four Unique Teak and Cane South Asian Dining Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Set of four, price is for four.
Elegant and unique South Asian armchairs. Sympathetically
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Coconut Armchair with Footstool Unique Piece Imitation Leather Leather Look
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a coconut armchair with footstool unique piece imitation leather leather look
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unique Pair of Green Tub Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
modern.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair, Velvet and Walnut
Located in Marietta, GA
Unique Mid-Century Modern swivel chair.
Very cool shape on this one. Check out the pointed back
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Unique Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Unique armchair by José Zanine Caldas. Brazil, 1960`s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hans Wegner Cornered Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Incredible chairs designed by Hans Wegner, one of the founders and leaders of modern design. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Ladder Back Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique Paul McCobb wrought iron and maple ladder back shovel chairs for Winchendon, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Hannu Jyräs, Pair of Unique Easy Armchairs in Oregon Pine and Leather, 1970s
By Hannu Jyräs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of unique Scandinavian Modern easy chairs by Hannu Jyräs, executed for Uveka in Finland, early
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
1950s LCM by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Unique Condition
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Maastricht, NL
Nice early black LCM chair with chrome frame in good vintage condition. Rare Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Folke Ohlsson Cane Back Lounge Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique cane back teak lounge chair by DUX. Attributed to Folke Ohlsson. New Upholstery. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Long Beach, CA
A wonderful example of a unique original modern design. This 1950s chair has been completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400
Set of Two Modernist Lacquered Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique modern lounge chairs. Frames are made from solid walnut wood, that have been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Italian Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, New Shearling Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Centuy Modern unique chrome Italian lounge chair and ottoman. New off white shearling
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood Wrapped Low Back Cube Chair by Komfort of Denmark
By Komfort
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique rosewood wrapped low back cube chair with chrome legs by Komfort of Denmark. Rare. New
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Uniquely modern dining chairs made from solid teak with a rich, dark patina. Expert joinery with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Remaining
By Dyrlund
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four (just sold 4!) simple but unique teak dining chairs by Dyrlund, circa 1970s. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Fritz Hanson Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
4 Unique Fritz Hanson Danish Modern Dining Chairs with green wool seat.
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Early Hans Olsen Leather and Bentwood Office Chair on Casters
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Absolutely gorgeous and unique
Industrial Danish modern office chair
Has adjustment for height
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Unique Scandinavian Highback Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
This wonderful highback lounge chair was designed in Sweden in the 1950s. Carved oak arms and legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Unique 1950 Kaare Klint Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Early example. New leather. All wood parts have impressed numbers in wood. Very comfortable. Back foot has small piece missing on bottom, but does not affect stability. Best color re...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Unique Tram Vertex Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Zohor, SK
Original midcentury chairs in red fiberglass seat. Designed by Miroslav Navratil for Vertex company
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Documented Peter Banks Unique Smoked Perspex Dining Table Chairs, Space Age
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
Unique dining table and four chairs in smoked perspex with chrome and orange perspex fittings. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
1954, Unique Dutch New Upholstered Koene Oberman Easy Chair in Metal and Nutwood
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Unique and new upholstered Koene Oberman easy chair for Gelderland (Holland) in metal and wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Prices for a unique modern chair start at $495 and top out at $70,745 with the average selling for $2,561.
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 Unique Modern Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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