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
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chair for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967
The "122" chair designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 has a sculptural design, created with a w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
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
Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, France, 1960s/70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early pair of Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, France, 1960s. Elm and very nicely patinated leather. Rarely found in such nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Casa e Giardino chairs gin Ponti style 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Set of two chiars in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is possible to purchase the set with the two related chairs and the complete set with ce...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,901 / set
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Spanish Campaign Chairs, Spain 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of folding campaign chairs in solid walnut imitating bamboo with solid brass hardware with original leather upholstery and nailhead details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Wood Helmut Lübke Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 2 dining chairs by Helmut Lübke, made in Germany circa 1960's. The chairs are in excellent, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / set
Pair of Middle East Chairs Oak
Leather with Studs 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak and leather chairs, Middle East
Embossed leather
The leather has marks of use but it it uin good condition.
Very little parts have been remade by our cabinetmaker (very ...
Category
1910s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Taichiro Nakai Reupholstered Blue Armchair in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, armchair, cherry, fabric, Italy, 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his p...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Dark Green Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Dark Green Velvet and Walnut Wood
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Beautiful wood grains in this vintage piece, a truly authentic brutalist piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.
An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the LC7...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,171 / item
Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are in excellent original condition, showing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
El Lissitzky D61 Black and Blue Chair Bauhaus Style for Tecta, circa 1970
By El Lissitzky
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model D61, designed by El Lissitzky in 1930.
Manufactured in Germany by Tecta, circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,855 Sale Price
75% Off
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Chair Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of elegant mid-century chair Guglielmo Ulrich attributed.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
$1,497 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Italian Set of Six Mid-century Dining Chairs in Ash and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1960s
This elegant set of six chairs was crafted in Italy during the 1960s, combining warm ash wood with rich brown leather. The sculpted sad...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
DOOQ Bar Chair with Terracotta Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia bar chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concep...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India.
Restored and recaned in natural cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
$13,019 / item
Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 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. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare Wingback Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and regal wingback chair, Denmark, 1940s. Solid oak and striped fabric with some signs of wear and some marks. Suitable for reupholstery or could be used as is. Ships worl...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Six Vintage Beech and Brass Dining Chairs with Goldenrod Fabric, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
These chairs feature a beech frame with brass and bronze details.
Their frame is in very good original condition, but the upholstery is original and in...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set Of 10 Dining Room Chairs Made In Light Wood
Cognac Leather From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 10 dining room chairs, crafted from light wood and upholstered with cognac leather, dates back to the 1940s. These chairs are in grea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,754 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools, Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined pair of midcentury Italian bar stools with structure in wood and brass, coming from an important villa on como lake.
The brass ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,971 / set
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of easy chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A).
This pair presents two typical stencil marks that read "P.G.I. 149" and "P.G.I. 151".
The pair compr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a wa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set di quattro Sedie Anni
60 manifattura nordeuropea
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Set di quattro sedie da pranzo vintage con struttura in legno, seduta in tessuto nei toni del giallo.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dinning Chair Ava Brass Fittings natural Seat and Textured Blue Backrest
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava chair is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good vintage condition. The chair has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair in Black Leather – All Original, Vintage
Located in Dronten, NL
A true design classic, this vintage F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort embodies the relaxed, sculptural elegance of 1960s modernism. The chair features its original blac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Lucite Mid Century Folding chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that extra seating for your dinner party. Fold ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good condition, with minor wear c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by C. Linneberg for B. Pedersen, Denmark, 1970
s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Looking for some fresh and crisp Danish elements in your house? A set of 4 newly upholstered teak chairs in petrol blue wool that forms a good ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lierna Italian Chair by for Gavina, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic mid-century "Lierna" black lacquered wood and red faux leather chair. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed this incredible piec...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Pair of Folding Slat Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted pair of mid-century folding chairs designed by Aldo Jacober and produced by Alberto Bazzani in Italy, circa 1960s. Constructed from solid beechwood, each chair featu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand.
Its rush is original and condition is good.
Edition Step...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion 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 recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your sp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
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
Mid-Century Original Assorted Multi-Colored Cocktail Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Mid-Century assorted cocktail chairs. In original condition with original fabric, heavy visible wear consistent with their age and use, sold as is and final sale.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Savonarola chair, Made in Italy, Year 1900.
The frame is made of solid wood. The seat and back are ORIGINAL leather, attached with large upholstery nails. There is fringed trimmings...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Melchiorre Bega Italian Wooden Chairs with Studs and Orange Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid set of chairs consisting of six wooden chairs from the 1960s, of fine Italian manufacture. The chairs are by Melchiorre Bega.
The chairs have a wooden frame, with 4 legs, t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
$3,803 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charles
Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.
All the chairs are originally marked under seating.
The chairs have a Off Wh...
Category
1960s Virgin Islands Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and camel leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs in solid walnut, recently restored and covered in bouclé fabric, Italian production from the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Chairs, Unmarked, - Set of 2
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Set of 4 magnificent mid century Mies Van Der Rohe MR 20 cantilever black leather armchairs
Corseted black leather. .
These resided in an Oklah...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans J Wegner
CH25
Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil
Papercord for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck Style Armchairs w/ Black Upholstery
Wood Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck style armchairs feature organically shaped wood armrests. The seats and back are upholstered in soft black f...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paco Muñoz
Riaza
Hunting Children
s Chairs in Patinated Leather
By Darro, Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s
This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomiz...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Yellow "Ribbon Chair" Model CL9, by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Original "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9 - Design by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi, manufactured by Bernini, Italy, 1961. Fiberglass and polyester seat, mounted on chromed steel frame. Age-appropriate condition.
Lit.: Modern Furniture Classics...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Prague 811 Slovenia 1950s
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,570 / set
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison
Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Clear Lucite and Chrome Plia Chairs by Castelli
Located in Chicago, IL
When this chair debuted in 1967 it was an immediate international sensation. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, the use of materials and the ground-breaking 3 disk pivot me...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
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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April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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