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
Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines.
The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather,
and are featured in the book " CLA...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$16,000 / set
Rare Midcentury Tony Paul Chairs Set of Six
By Tony Paul
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare set of six mid-century Tony Paul chairs, model No. 701. The iron frames are strong and sturdy. The chairs have been reupholstered at some point,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
$6,000 / set
1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
Beautiful Iron and Saddle Leather Stools, Black and Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful stools, black painted iron and saddle leather. Six stools available.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Red Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- marked
- S chair or Panton chair
- very confortable
- stackable
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
Karpen of California “Horn” lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period, crafted o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Walnut Accent Chair with Arms
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern accent chair features hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, two wood arms, shovel seat, and tall tapered legs.
Dimensions: 22w 21d 31.5h 17.5sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Very Rare Monterverdi Young Chair with Hand-Painted Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare Monteverdi young chair with Jack lennor Larsen hand-painted fabric, it is quite rare
All original, the patina is so much more beau...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Button Back Armchair in Dove Gray Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated armchair was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a gently reclined back with three button details and curvilinear arms that curve upward...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Set of Six 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
This very unusual set of Mid-Century chairs is attributed to the manufacturer Romweber. We have been in the vintage furniture business for 4...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,999 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century sculpted teak occasional chair by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb furniture company. The chair features a dark stain and a U-shaped back that form...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black
Chrome
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Six Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition. Two of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux leather upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs have been reconditioned and re-stained. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
A FABULOUS quartet of quintessential Mid-Century Modern magnificence!!! WOW!! This is a set of four vintage dining chairs by Foster-McDavid comprised of gorgeous walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux Naugahyde leather upholstery on the seats and backs. They have high tapered backs with a wonderfully unusual design as the fabric wraps over the top and extends about a quarter of the way down the walnut back… it’s really a stunning feature! Also, the straight, square tapered back legs extend about a quarter of the way up the lower back of the chairs as one piece… also a stunning feature!! We found a quote online from Robert Foster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Teardrop Swivel/Tilt Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin teardrop swivel chairs with Walnut plinth bases. In all original condition, with wear/staining to upholstery and minor losses to plinth base;...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label.
...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hookermid century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 5
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches
Each captains...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of High Back Aluminum Base Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered high back chairs, with squared aluminum base chairs. Original fabric shows wear and some staining. Structurally sound, and sturdy. Arm Height 25"
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / set
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Brushed Metal
Rattan Accent Chai
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent chairs. This wonderful set of mid century modern chairs feature a playful Arthur Umanoff design, constructed with a brushed metal f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century circle, or hoop, chairs designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly - Wolff circa 1950's. These chairs have become a classic of the MCM genre, and still appear modern ev...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York.
Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair.
In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen
Located in Berkeley, CA
It took Arne Jacobsen nothing less than five years to develop the Oksen design. In contrast to many of his earlier pieces that are characterized by rounded, organic shapes, this easy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$19,643 / item
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Vintage 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s/70s set of 4 Bertoia chromed steel chairs by Knoll. With original winter seat covers. Designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Very good condition commensurate with y...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller
Located in Belmont, MA
DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in original condition. Legs attached with 5/2/4 screw configuration. Original patina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$1,900 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite barrel chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, and manufactured in the 1960s.
The chairs are in excellent original condition, they are upholstered in a blue fabri...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Textile
$6,350 / set
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Black Wireframe Accent Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harry Bertoia Diamond chair for Knoll. The Diamond chair was designed by Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. It has become one of the quintessential mid century modern seating designs, taki...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Original microsuede with aluminum legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
(1) Lane High Back Cane Burl Dining Chairs 8 AVAILABLE
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1) High Back Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture 8 AVAILABLE
Rare set of high-back chairs in oak featuring cane backs and velvet upholstery.
Eight side and two armchairs.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout.
A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$1,762 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Wrought Iron Chairs after Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury wrought iron chairs, having hoop form backs, and newly upholstered pad seats (blue Sunbrella fabric). Both cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$675 / item
Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Eames, of recent manufacture by Herman Miller, these signed chairs are in like new condition. Each still retaining hang tags, shells are made of white plastic with an off...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Allmilmo High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully designed pair of solid wood, high-back dining chairs made by Allmilmo in the 1980's. Very versatile look that fits with many design styles.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$880 Sale Price
41% Off
Raymond Loewy Chair
By Arvin Industries, Raymond Loewy
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures: 28.5" tall, 15.25" wide, 18.5" deep with seat height of 16.5". Raymond Loewy for Arvin Furniture, Circa 1960's. This diminutive and petite chair is for use as a dining chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Guest Chair by Bernhardt Design
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautifully sculpted chair speaks the language of simplicity, presenting a uniform aesthetic featuring precise angular lines juxtaposed with organic curved forms. Perfect side chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,200 / item
Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the style of Clara Porset, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-century Barrel Chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two gorgeous golden tufted barrel lounge chairs, designed by Lawrence Peabody for Adrian Pearsall's Craft Associates of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. An understated vintage pair sure ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic "Boho" style sculptural wicker chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measure 31"D x 30"H with a seat height of 16"; the ottoman is 18.5...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$1,500 / set
Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones from his "Waterfall" line designed in the 1970s.
The chairs are part of an original set of four, One chair is signed (C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Modern Conference Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six vintage dining or conference chairs feature upholstered faux-leather upholstery and polished aluminum frames. Comfortable proportions and padding combined with the cl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage porters chairs crafted in faux bamboo wood frames having a faux tortoise finish with reed wrapped joints, double caned hoods, sides and backs, upholstered ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Sycamore Wood Upholstered Vanity or Desk Chair with Stylized Wood Arms and Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Sycamore Wood Upholstered Vanity or Desk Chair with Stylized Wood Arms and Legs
Offered for sale is an unusual stylized vintage Sycamore wood chair with curved arms that have decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Sycamore
Vintage Tomlinson "Sophisticate Collection" Fluted Dining Chair
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern dining chair by Tomlinson for the "Sophisticate Collection". A unique blend of modern form and classical inspiration, combining refined craftsmanship wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with this rare set of six Broyhill “Brasilia” dining chairs, a celebrated icon of American mid-century modern design. Crafted in the 1960s as part of Broyhill’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Back Chair in Yellow Loro Piana Cashmere by Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chair was realized by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1970. It features a sculptural base with hourglass form cross s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Black Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Leather
$1,313 / item
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Custom Tiger Print Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of custom built chairs with tiger print upholstery (as shown) or your choice of fabric for $5600 + 12 yards COM.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Salterini(circa 1960's). Features ena...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tall Sculptural American Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of tall sculptural American Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Elegantly restored and handcrafted solid walnut in a gloss finish perfectly complimented with soft, cream ultra-sue...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Champagne chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, circa 1962
Located in London, GB
Moulded Lucite with leather cushion on sprung auto return revolving aluminium base.
France c1960s
Leather cushion has been re made
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Ivory shell seat and red fabric
metal and aluminum base.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/ White Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chair W/White Leather Upholstery originates from the United States during the 20th Century. This chair artfull...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Rare Armchairs by Walter Coons for Clark
Burchfield
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of bronze powder-coated steel armchairs by California Designer Walter Coons for Clark & Burchfield.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Maple
Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut
Leather Chair, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
This exceptional three-legged lounge chair exemplifies the sculptural genius of Henry P. Glass, a pioneering Chicago designer whose work bridged European modernism and American mid-c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair. Newly refinished and re-upholstered. Elegant and Beautiful Design that makes any space!
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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