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
Adjustable Leather Armchair, by Peter Opsvik, for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable leather armchair designed by Peter Opsvik, manufactured by Westnofa in the 1960's in Norway.
Made of wood and leather.
In original condition, cleaned, both the leather and...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair Stool With Arms Adjustable
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a rare and hard to find classic Herman Miller chair Aeron Stool Arms Adjustable
Dimension: Tallest 55.5 h shortest 50 shortest x 21 d x 26 w
size B
Original ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, DEDAR Pearl Bouclé, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1956 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Original Salmon Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This really belongs in a museum.
We are pleased to present this fantastic and rare Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carl-Johan Boman, 1960
s folding chairs (4 sets of 4 pcs), FInland
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman folding chairs, a set of 16 vintage pieces designed in the 1960s and produced by Oy Wilh. Schauman in Finland. These chairs are not only visually stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Hill House Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina, Italy
Located in Sacile, PN
Hill House ladderback designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, dated circa 1980.
This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$2,657 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Classic Italian Tall Ladderback Chair with Woven Jute Seat, 1950
s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional tall ladderback chair with woven jute seating.
Styled after Italian designer Gio Ponti. This chair was made in Italy.
Chair is completely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Jute
Isa Bergamo Set of Italian six chairs in yellow fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to take you on a journey to the enchanting world of Italian chairs from the 1950s, crafted by the esteemed ISA BERGAMO manufacture. These chairs exude a timeless charm that ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,423 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dre...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Odense, DK
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine. Handcrafted in Sweden.
Great warm patina.
Honorable mentions in similar sty...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Stadthalle Chair Brown Beech Roland Rainer 1951 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair model No 3 / 4 / 3 from brown beech in bicolor tone designed by Roland Rainer for Emil & Alfred Pollak for the Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956.
Rola...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Midcentury Giorgetti Progetti Leather Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980s by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled and stamped on the bottom.
In dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,061 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of 6 chairs is made of oak with red velvet seats. The design is very interesting and typical from 1950's French Work. Circa 1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set di 4 sedie vintage in legno anni
70 design Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni
Located in None, IT
Set di quattro sedie con struttura e seduta in legno curvato, disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni, anni '70.
CONDIZIONE:
In buone condizioni, con segni di usura dovuti al t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,278 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design
The iconic "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, model KK 3758A. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970
s Canada Kinetics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Lounge Chairs, Italian, ca. 1967
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, the frame constructed of solid walnut, Italian, ca. 1967. Recently reupholstered in a designer velvet, gray with hints of lilac.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina, 1960s
Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for company Pierantonio Bonacina i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Cal Style Director Chairs Oak Brass and Vinyl Set of 4
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of 4 director chairs in oak, gold plated steel, and light tan vinyl cushions. Great design and super comfortable. Solid construction. These are attributed to Cal style chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Grand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand dining chair is a versatile piece that combines elegance wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of Twelve 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
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly 1974).
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The Arca Chair was awarded with a selection of honour at 1979 Comp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash, Beech
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
One of the most well-known pieces from the Capitol Complex in the Indian city of Chandigarh, the solid wood design chair...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Mid-Century Yellow Mustard
Shell
Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Designers: Waclaw Lesniewski, Stanislaw Lejkowski. V...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
1970s Beech Chair by Drevotvar Jablonne, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- Made of elm tree
- Height of seat: 49 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$347 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please view the companion chair with yellow seat, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair.
A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 42 cm Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRI...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Matching set of Six Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderfully organic carved walnut dining chairs made in Italy circa 1955.
The chairs are unmarked, but are definitely inspired by the designs of Carlo Mollino.
Matching set of 2 armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category
1950s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredible vintage in-tact original Herman Miller soft pad Executive Lounge or Office chair ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 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 and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mart Stam B33 Chairs by Fasem
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s pair of S33 dining chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem, Italy. These iconic bauhaus chairs have beautiful patinated leather seats and backs and are incredibly comfortable due to the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,750 / set
Set of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Matching Table, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered as a striking trio, this set of two Willy Guhl Loop Chairs accompanied by the matching Loop Table captures the essence of Swiss modernist design. Formed from continuous ribbo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coup...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Connect Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955-56
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
$12,993 / item
Pair of Black Vinyl High Chairs attr Anton Lorenz Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tall mid-century modern style stools with polished chrome frames and black cushioning. Strong tubular frame with cantilever shape. Made in the style of Thonet's classic seati...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
In black leather, chromed steel tube frame.
Manufactured by Gavina and labeled on the frame.
Marcel Breuer signat...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$2,408 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak
Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four dining chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs are made of teak wood in a warm shade of brown. The seats have been reupholstered with high-quality bl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$1,988 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The chair popularly called "jumper" was produced by the Silesian Furniture Factory in the 1960s in Poland. The chair has been completely refurbished. The seat and backrest are covere...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pair of Martin Visser style armchairs. These chairs have original white skai seating, black enameled metal frames and teak armrests. In original condition with normal vis...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner
CH20
Chair in Oak, Black Leather
Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. The price shown is for a single chair. Signs of use and wear and some minor losses...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frank Gehry
Little Beaver
Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Set of 6 Chairs Model B33 by Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Leather and Chrome
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Chairs Model B33 by Marcel Breuer
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge chairs expertly reupholstered in soft ivory shearling with professionally refinished walnut frames. An exem...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 4 Superleggera Chairs, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
A set of four Superleggera chairs, produced by Cassina in the early 1960s and designed by Gio Ponti,
The Superleggera chair is a renowned design created by the Italian architect and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Tête e Tête Gaming Set by William Westenhaver for Witco, c 1950, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This circa 1950s ornately crafted tête e tête with carved exotic details and soft furry sheepskin are a testament to William Westenhaver's modern rustic cr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fur, Sheepskin
$4,250 Sale Price
33% Off
Arne Jacobsen Model 4130 Grand Prix
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Grand Prix chair was designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and was first presented at the Spring Exhibition for Danish crafts and furniture design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$942 / item
Midcentury Faux Leather
Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage design lounge chairs in industrial style. Made of faux leather with metal legs and wooden detail. Suitable for new upholstery. Up to 4 pieces available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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