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
Vintage Modern Slat Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern wood folding chairs. Easy to store.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$800 / set
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century modern rationalist wood chairs, manufactured in France circa 1960. These chairs showc...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
rare "dialogo" chair, design afra and tobia scarpa , made in 1974 for b&b italia, version with chromed and lacquered metal frame color yellow gold and seat and back in black fibergla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, Set of 6, Superb Patina, France, 1960s/70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Set superb set of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, with superb deep patina, France, 1960s. Elm and leather. Sold as a set. Larger sets available - please se...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Fine French Mid-Century Cherry Trunk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest/coffer chair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Augusto Bozzi Ariston dining chairs Saporiti Italy 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and beautiful set of 6 so called ‘Ariston’ dining chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy 1954. These chairs have a pressed plywood seat which is finished with teak veneer at the front and back, the black painted metal wire frame supports the seats. The structure provides stability and also a nice contrast with the deep coloured plywood seats. The seats are only connected to the base with 2 screws which are decoratively worked away in the seat, but these details also support the aesthetics of the design. This style was popular in the 1950s. Bozzi was one of the designers who gained credits for his designs during that period, putting Saporiti on the map and becoming one of the big players...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
SET of 8 Carlo Bartoli T 70 920 Cantilever Chairs Black + Brown Leather - 8 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Carlo Bartoli for T 70, Model '920' Dining Chairs, Black Leather and Chrome-Plated Metal, Italy, 1971
Sold here in a set of 5 brown chairs + 3 black chairs (Note: one black chair is ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding chair from the 1950s demonstrates Swedish functionalist design in the style of architect Sven Markelius. Constructed of solid birch with a slatted seat and supportive two-sla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ebonized Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century ebonized Klismos armchairs with carved Greek key design on inside chair back.
Seat depth - 18"
Arm rest height - 24.75"
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$7,850 / set
Plume Chair, Midcentury Lounge Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
A chair designed for afternoon lounging. The leather bends to support the curves of the body, with twin buckles in the back supporting the leather. The Plume Chair is made from veget...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,870 / item
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Vilhelm Lauritzen
VLA61
Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950
s att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. We cannot docu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Set 8 Stackable Chairs in Chromed
Ecru Bouclé By K. Takahama for Simon Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a set consisting of 8 "TULU" chairs, designed in the late 60s by the Japanese designer Kazhide Takahama for the historic company Simon Gavina.
The "TULU" chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Side / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very interesting and stylish vintage Italian side / desk chair. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970-80’s.
It is of superb quality, with a quirky and quite unusual desig...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chaise de bureau vintage en tissu et chrome des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise de bureau vintage des années 70, de marque et de fabrication françaises VOG, dans le style des chaises Strafor, en tissu de laine d’un beau bleu ciel très doux, métal chromé t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960s
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
Textile, Wool, Beech, Leather
Resin Production Chair Herman Miller Design Ray
Charles Eames STYLE
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Resin production chair Herman Miller design Ray & Charles Eames.
Category
1960s Virgin Islands Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$829 Sale Price
53% Off
Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 12
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of twelve.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the r...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage chair by Marcel Gascoin.
It has his signature backrest design.
The straw on the seat and back has a feeling of tearing due to aging, but it is not decisively cut. It can be...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Emanuele Rambaldi, 6 Dining Chairs Leggerissima Model, Figli Di Sanguineti, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six dining chairs ''Leggerissima'' (ultralight) model designed by Emanuele Rambaldi and manufactured by Figli di Sanguineti G.B.
Made of beech painted in a ros...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
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 characterised by rounded, organic shapes, this easy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$19,643 / item
Set of Twelve Mid Century Light Green Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth desig...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Black Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six mid century modern danish teak dining chairs in black leather upholstery. Beautiful molded wrap around backs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Steen Ostergaard
President
Fiberglass Lounge Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Ostergaard Steen, Cado
Located in Praha, CZ
- good (repolished ) original condition with minor signs of use
- The fabric in good original condition
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Cane and Recently Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, cane and recently reupholstered in S...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wool, Cane
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600.
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600
These are pine chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand for La Cascade, a collection of tilted apartments at the Les Arcs 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair made by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s. Made of bent beechwood and finished in bright red colour. The seat in cane/rattan. In o...
Category
1980s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$317 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Mint Colored Midcentury Dinning Chairs, in the Manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six dining chairs resembles the design by Ico Parisi and is in its original condition. The straight-lined frame with tapered ends is made of lacquered teak. The seats and...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Carlo de Carli Chairs in Wood and Red Leather, Set of 6
Located in Milano, IT
The set of vintage chairs from the ‘50s are designed by Carlo de Carli and made by fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs are solid, made in wood ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered beech frame finish. Beautifully crafted from tubular chrome-plated steel frames and or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Arrben of Italy Cognac Leather and Chrome Framed Dining Chairs
By Arrben
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of four ‘Stiletto’ dining chairs. It is the Arrben Modell Bernardina in Tan or Cognac Leather. Marked with manufactory mark. In used and still very good condition. A n...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Vintage Reupholstered Emerald Green Dark Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered emerald green dark walnut MCM accent chair!! This chair was reupholstered in a emerald green velvet fabric by Anna Elisabeth. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso in 1972 for Stilwood Italy.
A real refinement of the archetypal chair, the backrest inclined and set back compared to the usual...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Black Leather
Slab
Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Black Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair
Part of his expanding line of furniture, Tom Dixon's Slab Lounge Chair is constructed in simple geometric shapes tha...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Hasselt, VLI
(A set of 4 available / price per piece) authentic PJ-SI-54-A box chairs by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010204 teak chair.
Overall good condition, amazing patina and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Folding Camping Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Folding camping chair, France, 1950s.
French folding chair typical of the 1950s brand Chantazur Lafuma. The fabric is ORIGINAL and is in excellent condition as is the structure itse...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare early model, the Jockey chairs exemplify Zalszupin’s experimentation with suspended forms and structural tension. The solid jacarandá frame supports a taut leather seat and ba...
Category
1750s Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Light and Dark Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Original Hans Coray Landi Chairs, MEWA
By Hans Coray
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable early Landi aluminium stacking chairs, designed by Hans Coray for the Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich in 1938, executed in the 1950s by P. & W. Blattmann Metallwarenfab...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,350 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, is upholstered in eco-leather and the swivel base is in aluminum.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of "Kabuto" lounge chairs, model OM 5006, designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Tendo Mokko, starting in 1961, Japan.
With a fixed base, this model stands out for its enveloping silhouette and soft pink fabric upholstery. The curved backrest is designed to follow the natural lines of the body, while the thick cushioning offers a comfortable and supportive seat.
Developed in close partnership with Tendo Mokko, the Kabuto chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arm Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare armchair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, circa 1940s. The base consists of two square-shaped sides and the chair's legs. This design is very recognizable from ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder.
Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MAD...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair
Ottoman in Jacaranda
Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this chair and ottoman set designed by the iconic Jean Gillon is...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Set of Four Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Bakelite Arm Rests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Industrial stacking school chairs with Bakelite arm rests, grey enameled metal frames and blonde plywood seats. In original condition with some wear consistent with age a...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in burgundy red,...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,552 / set
Set of 4 Chairs by Antoni De Moragas 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous set of chairs by renowned designer Antoni de Moragas, made of tubular iron and molded wood. Winners of the first prize in the furniture cont...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare set of 6 dining chairs, by Founders Furniture Co. as part of their Patterns 15 collection. Six armchairs each with upholstered backs and seats (upholstery as is) ....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s. Bentwood frames. Priced for the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ic...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Six Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
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 kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1960, Armchair design by Giotto Stoppino Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti, Sim Interiors
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, armchair-chair design by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti for Sim
Italian manufacture dating back to the 1960s
Armchair with wooden struct...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dine Out Chair For Cassina
The Dine Out family of furnishings by Rodolfo Dordoni is crafted to enhance outdoor dining rooms in the pursuit of comfort, camaraderie a...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,984 / item
Mid-Century mod. 111 by Giò Ponti for Cassina set of 4 Wooden Chairs 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful set of 4 chairs mod."111" by Giò Ponti, with a shaped wooden structure, with padded back and seat and covered in wisteria-colored fabric. Cassina production, Italy, 1950s.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arm Chair Attributed to Martin Visser
t Spectrum, The Netherlands
Located in Hellouw, NL
Minimalistic arm chair attributed to Martin Visser 't Spectrum, The Netherlands. The wooden frame is minimal and has an angular shape. The contrast of the wood and seating area is ve...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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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