Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: European
Early Edition of Meribel Chair by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1939
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Meribel chair by Charlotte Perriand, designed in the 1950s to furnish the ski resort of Meribel, in the French Alps. Iconic design by Charlotte Perriand, this chair was also to be f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vico Magistretti Set of Two Red Selene Chairs by Artemide 1970s
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A set of two Selene stackable chairs in red resin reinforced with fiberglass, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 and produced by Artemide Milano in the 1970s.
The Selene chair was designed in 1967 by Magistretti to be produced in a plastic material, as he affirmed: "The seat and the back are simple curved surfaces. For me, the legs represented the real image of the piece, with as small a volume as that of any common wooden chair. I solved it by exploiting the molding of a plastic material formed by a simple 3-millimeter-thick sheet with a simple but very resistant "S" cross-section which inter-related the object with ordinary chairs without however the elephant legs so untypical of chairs. It was fun working with the model maker on the wood model." When produced in series, "a unit comes out of the machine every five minutes": Selene is the fruit of a single compression molding process on a pre-impregnated sheet (Ottagono 15 / 1969). Magistretti solves the problem of leg resistance by adopting an "S-shaped" configuration that confers resistance to a sheet only 3 millimeters thick. The formal and structural solution had already been previously adopted for the Chimera lamp (a self-supporting methacrylate sheet) and in developing the legs of the Demetrio table...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
1970s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Drevotvar, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished , wash the wooden parts and apply revitalizing oil
- height of seat 48 cm.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 1975. beautiful details and design feat...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$174 Sale Price
50% Off
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In original condition, with mino...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 SL58 Dining Chairs by Léon Stynen, 1950s
By Léon Stynen
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The SL58 chair was designed by Belgian architect Léon Stynen in 1958. It was made in collaboration with Stynen his assistant; architect Paul de Meyer. The ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Studio Made Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. This is a studio made self-assembly chair originally published in Enzo Mari’s 1974 project called Autoprogettazione.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of K. Schroder Fritz Hansen chairs Woven Seagrass, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
S. Scroder & Fritz Hansen
Scandinavian Modern Design,
A rare pair of beech chairs, seat and back with original woven sea grass. Model 1572. Designed by S. Scröder. Manufactured an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967, set of eight.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Six Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage six dining chairs or chairs from beech in the style of Gio Ponti 1960s Italy.
A wonderful set of six dining chairs in stained dark brown color with newly ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$4,089 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood
Leather
Colonial
Chairs, Circa 1960
s
Located in Norwalk, CT
The 'OW149' Colonial Chair was designed by Ole Wanscher in 1959 and produced for Carl Hansen and Son. Wanscher wished to create furniture that paid tribute to classic conservative tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$11,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Dining Chairs, Blonde Wood
Canvas, Netherlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs sourced from a Dutch church showcase the elegant simplicity of Mid-Century Scandinavian design. Each chair features a blonde wood frame with...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,118 / item
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy.
Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$1,410 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four vintage dining chairs executed by E. & A. Pollak, Austria, which were made of green stained and lacquered beechwood and plywood.
The dining chairs are ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
20th Century Buffalo Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dark wood and black velvet combination. Armchair looks really amazing and very comfortable.
Armchair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. The armchair had undergon...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Friis and Moltke Mid Chair With Veneer For On Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Mio Chair For On Collection.
The Mio Chair is a classic yet contemporary stackable chair with a low backrest. Crafted in collaboration with Friis & Moltke, it embod...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood Model 79, Niels O. Møller From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of six dining chairs, known as Model 79, embodies the elegant design aesthetic of Danish furniture designer Niels O. Møller. Crafted from rosewood in Denmark during the 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Eight 20th Century Light Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed and painted in cherry lacquer. Seat and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking chairs designed in the manner of Austrian architect Roland Rainer feature bent beech plywood seats and backrests paired with dark brown stained wood frames. The construction...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of Four Steen Østergaard Model 291 Chairs
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Steen Østergaard
Manufacturer: Paul Cadovious
Era: 1966
Materials: Plastic, wool
Measurements: 33? wide x 37? deep x 36? tall
Condition: Original plastic frame in good condition
Restoration Includes:
• Polish plastic frame
• New custom upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Pair of Vintage Danish Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of vintage Danish chairs by Ole Wanscher, dating from the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality and have a gorgeous design, with beautiful pierced lattice backs. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,661 / set
1 of the 4 of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Iceland Wool
By Chiavari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s.
Massive brass with upholstered with velvet and off-white Iceland wool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chair for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Unusual French 1960s Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
With tapered mahogany legs, a cut-out back and brass details.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / set
Lauritzen
VLA26 Vega
Chair in Oiled Oak Chrome
Fabric for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oiled Oak Chrome & Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,765 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Art Deco Style Club Chairs with Wooden Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Hungarian Mid-Century style arm chairs with walnut veneer and chenille upholstery. Hungarian furniture makers have been exceptionally skilled with wood veneers since the Bi...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Chair by André Sornay, Lyon France
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A chair designed by André Sornay, a renowned cabinetmaker from Lyon, showcasing the designer's ingenuity as a pioneer of kit furniture in the late 1950s.
These elegant chair featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pair of Martin Visser style armchairs. These chairs have original white skai seating, black enameled metal frames and teak armrests. In original condition with normal vis...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen).
This...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech, Cotton, Linen
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair for Cassina Fauteuil Tournant, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina. Prices are dependent on the chosen color and material. Please ask for pricing in othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Golem glossy lacquered chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1973, is one of the most significant examples of Italian design from the 1970s. Magistretti, known for his ability to combi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs Basque Spanish circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs
Spanish from the Basque area, made circa 1940.
Beech and straw, with few colored straw.
Atypical design with rounded armrests and straw on the sea...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated design combining form with function, beautiful to admire and comfortable to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric:
Seat and back is hand tufting b...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Superleggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s, Set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 black wood and wicker chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Wool
Hannes Wettstein Hola 369 Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hannes Wettstein Set of Five Hola 367 Chair For Cassina
Among Cassina’s best-sellers, Hola is a design chair also available without armrests, whose elegant, functional lines announc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$2,757 / item
Rupert Bevan Clement Chair with Cushion (customer
s choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Born from a project in Mayfair with an outdoor terrace, this chair can equally be used in an outdoor, orangery, conservatory or other indoor setting.
The chair’s stylish frame is ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of
Alky
chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti in excellent original condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
$3,685 / set
Splendid Pair of Italian 1970s Bamboo and Brass Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Pair of Italian 1970s Bamboo and Brass Chairs
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,733 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Camel Craft Linen by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Beech
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of iconic Fratina chairs, designed by the designer Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972. Known for their bold and sculptural form, the Fratina chairs are a perfect example of Cer...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Tabouret No. 307 in oak with tubular steel legs, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951.
Marked with Vitra label.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer, and builder, ren...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material. Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair. Available in American Walnut, black stained ash wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Easy Chair in Wood and Blue Fabric, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice easy chair in wood and blue wool fabric. Our eye fell on this chair due to the shape of the nice wooden base that gives it an elegant feel due ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Orange Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum Set of 4
Located in KUTNO, PL
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Blue Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and blue colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
RB Rossana Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash
By RB Rossana
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RB Rossana, set of six dining chairs, ash, cane, Italy, 1960s.
Italian furniture company designed these chairs, featuring a streamlined design with an open construction. The backres...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploratio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of two.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Accent Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handcrafted in Portugal
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Chair stands as a sculptural piece designed for those who seek artistry in everyday living. Its silhouette draws on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s Austria.
Playful bold red color and clear cut design both features are combined in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967, set of four.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.
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