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: North American
Boomerang Chair by Richard Neutra for House Industries
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2003. USA. Edition 77/100. Rare second edition of Neutra’s famous Boomerang chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Blue Velvet Brass Mies Van Der Rohe Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Round Top, TX
Striking set of four Brno armchairs, reupholstered in a rich sapphire blue cotton velvet that adds depth and luxury to the minimalist silhouette. These chairs are crafted with extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well grained early bent walnut plywood side chairs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames . These sculptural chairs are part o...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,250 / set
Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Executive
Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this set of two early chairs by Michael Van Beuren made in mahogany and plywood, includes brand label.
About Michael Van Beuren:
Michael Van Beuren (1911–2...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,500 / set
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
Located in Belmont, MA
Charles and Ray Eames.
Iconic LCW lounge chair in black stained plywood, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactured by Evans / Herman Miller.
The veneer and chair is in good o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Geometric Graphic Slate Mohair Stools/ Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern stools were realized in the United States circa 1970. They feature a rounded rectangular back that extends to the floor with a volumetric cyl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Lounge Chair by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish mid century lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. This example is in good original condition, showing light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Post Modern Studio Bar Stools by Joe Manus in Laminated Plywood
By Joe Manus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of 3 bar stools designed and made by Joe Manus, c. 1980's. They consist of laminated birch plywood.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Slender Round Folding Chairs by "Sillas Malinche" in natural Beech Wood
Located in Mexico, DF
Set of 6 Slender Folding Chairs from "Silleria Malinche" in natural Beech wood with seats upholstered in red vinyl (original) from the 1960s. The design is very minimalistic with ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Cane Mid-Century Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 cane Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs with newly upholstered leather seat in Holly Hunt leather. Sculptural legs, sturdy. Frames in good original condition with a slig...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane
$5,600 / set
Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular frames with white naugahyde seats.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Eames Knoll Eiffel Tower Base Molded White Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Eames for Knoll molded white plastic chairs with iconic stainless steel Eiffel Tour bases. Marked Eames for Knoll A more compact yet exceedingly versa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul Mccobb Cabana Lounge Chairs for the Arbuck Pavilion Collection, 1952
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are extremely rare lounge chairs designed by the great Paul McCobb for the Arbuck Pavilion collection in 1952. This was a very short production and only a few were made. Truly...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$7,726 / item
Pair Faux Bamboo New Virgin Wool Upholstery Lounge Arm Fire Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Decorative Faux Bamboo New Virgin Wool Upholstery Lounge Arm Fire Side Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century swivel lounge chair features ornately stitched vinyl seat with a comfortable sculpted seat back. Unique black metal base with aluminum trim adds to the unique vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dark walnut dining armchairs with tapered legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with blue and green velvet with a lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
$14,000 / set
Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Lucite design from an iconic collection (the "Invisible Group" series). Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Lily chair, with its hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Wicker
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant easy chair. The easy chair designed by Poul Kjærholm is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. With this version o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$11,494 / item
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning and timeless example of Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural white wire lounge chair is an authentic piece by Knoll, designed by renowned Italian-American designer H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
$1,096 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Armchairs by Richard McCarthy
Located in New York, NY
Set of six matching arm dining height chairs designed by Richard McCarthy. Unusually clean, ready to use, hard to find sets of six. Mid-Century Modern design while incorporating rust...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,930 / set
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alfred Sandblasted Euro Oak Lounge Chair/Armchair Natural Leather, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Alfred black chair by Mandy Graham
Alfred
A01, chair lounge armchair
Walnut / sandblasted oak and leather
Measures: 33.75" W x 38" D x 30.5" H (26" seat depth)
Inspired by t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Oak
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$5,995 / set
Vintage Green Chairs DSX -H Base by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Green Chairs DSX -H Base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Vintage Design
Designer Charles and Ray Eames by publisher Herm...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frames. With makers label on one chair. Good vintage condition. Fast shippin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Documented "Regina Side Chair" in Black Lacquer by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
The "Regina Side Chair" designed by Karl Springer showcases the designer's hallmark mastery of luxurious materials and bold, sculptural forms. Finished with sleek black lacquer, the...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970
s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harry Bertoia side chairs
by Knoll International, 1978
Two available, price is per chair.
With original blue upholstery.
Manufacturer's label dated 1978.
New internal foam...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather
Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather & chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Landmark Sculpted Ash Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Modern "Landmark" club chairs, tub chairs, or armchairs
By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
USA, Circa 1980s
Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum frame. Incredible color and condition to leather and aluminum frame. All original w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in solid pine wood and natural palm cords.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut
Faux Leather Sofa
Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern seating set by Thomasville includes settee and chair and offers walnut frame with leatherette upholstered seats, backs and arms, Founders as labeled, 20th...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and brass vanity chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the original and first design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball, and upholstered in white vinyl f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
$3,500 / item
One Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black Leather
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original design.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use. 800 per ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
By Dennis
Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen. This exquisite collection of dining chairs is a true testament to the craftsmanship...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Russel Wright designed Steel Patio folding chair with original "Schwayder Bros Russel Wright" tag along the bottom. The chair features a black enameled tubular frame wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$336 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,076 Sale Price / set
20% Off
c. 1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs. The cantilevered form adds comfort and visual suspense. He originally designed them for his Tugendhat House in Brno, C...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 12 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of vintage Drexel dining chairs in solid walnut. Features splayed legs, flat seats, and spindle backs with sculptural geometric slats. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century Modern Allan Gould Compass Chairs Are A Group ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern lounge chair features unique walnut trim that runs from the front up the arm rests. The entire chair is covered in elegant floral upholstery with a uniqu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pr. Tubular Chrome and Woven Plastic Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cantilevered lounge chairs having tubular chrome frames and continuous plastic wicker style woven seats and backs. Very chic design, manufacture attributed to Lloyd Loom, uns...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Earl Walnut, Beige Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Madda Sofa Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the Classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into its plump and comfortable upper seating ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$14,800 / item
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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