Mid-Century Modern Seating
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: French
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin White Boucle Fiberglass Chair, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Wool Boucle and leather swivel fiberglass chair, France, 1970s.
Super stylish and comfortable boucle white and brown leather fiberglass swivel chair...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Fiberglass
Vintage French patchwork leather ottoman, bean bag or pouf, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / ottoman / leather / Mid-century / Vintage
Very nice vintage patchwork brown leather round ottoman from the 1960s.
A stylish and cosy bean bag that provides a comfo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965
Located in Utrecht, NL
French industrial designer Oliver Mourgue obtained his degree in Interior Design at the prestigious École Boulle, from where he went on to pursue his passion in furniture design at t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Elm Bench, PIERRE CHAPO Style, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
An architectural and rigorous bench that can be used as a coffee or side table, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Popular Art, solid geometric construction of thick strips of sol...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 1970s French woven wicker sofa embodies elegant organic design, characterized by its deep seat and fluid, enveloping curves. Crafted from natural materials, it showcases excepti...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker
Canapé « Flou Flou » Ligne Roset par de Pas , D’Urbino, Lomazzi vintage 1980’s
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Canapé 2 places « Flou Flou » Ligne Roset par De Pas , D’Urbino, Lomazzi .
Cuir noir d’origine avec une jolie patine , excellent état.
Léger et très conforta...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
French Vintage Goldfinger armchair, Green, Michel Cadestin Style Space Age
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Goldfinger armchair, made of fiberglass and a chrome-plated steel base, with a khaki upholstered cushion and thick boucle. Its design is inspired by the works of Michel Cade...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,002 Sale Price
20% Off
Designer, French Canvas Webbed Lounge Chairs - 1960s France
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful lounge chairs - France mid 20th century. Made from teak, woven webbing and brass tacks.
These beautiful examples can be used as deck chairs or an interior space. They loo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Togo Modular Sofa in Black Leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful original Ligne Roset 'Togo' three-seater sofa in black leather. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s. A 2000s production in original black leather.
Double-sided 'Ligne ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Six Oak and Mohair Dining Chairs by Etienne Kohlmann, France 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Etienne Kohlmann was a French interior decorator and designer during the early to mid-20th century. This set of dining chairs was crafted in the 1930s, and its design and execution s...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
A BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A high bar chair, Folk Art, Rustic Modern, Modernist, solid brown wood structure with 2 slightly inclined rear legs, straw seat, low back with elegant line, to be attributed, France ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Straw
8 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs (priced per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eight fine French Mid-Century solid beech side chairs with a cross shaped cut out handle in the seat back.
Minimum purchase is 2 chairs.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Ligne Roset Ricking Armchair Made in France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modernist Mid-Century Modern influence rocking chair in green suede by Ligne Roset. Made in France. Stunning quality craftsmanship.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Pair of Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Wrought Iron Armchairs Circa 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of steel framed armchairs by Jacques Adnet, ca. late 1940s. These are covered in their original saddle tanned and stitched leather and subtly accented with bronze pommels and f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair, France, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured line...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique French Industrial Metal Chair Drafting Stool
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique French industrial Green metal chair drafting stool
inspiration Jean Prouvé
25 h x 17.25 w x 12.25
Features adjustable height. Original unrestored condition.
Missing one rubb...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, cane, metal and white fabric lounge chairs with magazine racks designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15“
All upholstered furniture can be reupholst...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Rare Yellow Fiberglass Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
A exceptional example of mid-century French design, this rare tulip chair was created by Pierre Guariche for Steiner and produced in fiberglass in the late 1950s. Guariche was known ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Unique Mid Century Modern Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These gorgeous chairs make the perfect statement in any space. Purchased in France, they were formerly owned by the Cartier Family.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is a compelling embodiment of the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Their design philosophy was centered around a commitment to accessible furnishing mad...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
A striking set of eight sculptural dining chairs crafted from solid ash wood, produced in France during the 1970s. These chai...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and yellow fabric lounge chairs or club chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition.
Minimal scuffing to wood base.
Overall D...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Femina Body lounge chairs, Annie Hiéronimus, for French Cinna/Ligne Rose, 1990s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare and luxurious set of Ligne Roset "Femina" lounge chairs, designed by Annie Hiéronimus in the 1980s/90s. These sculptural chairs have been newly reupholstered in premium sheeps...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wood
Midcentury Oak Stool with Turned Wood Legs, 1960s, France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a fantastic midcentury wooden stool, crafted in France during the 1960s. This piece is constructed without the use of hardware, boasting an elegant round seat and gracefu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut cubist armchairs in the manner of Djo Bourgeois, classic art deco lines, also reminiscent of the work of Mallet Stevens
31x27x33
Seat 17, Arm 24
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,500 / set
Rare Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare original Djinn chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, manufactured by Airborne International, circa 1965. Early edition newly upholstered in high quality wool Lelievre La...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paysage
beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille
Pair of Massive Oak Wood Armchairs, Attb Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of massive oak wood armchairs, Attb Maison Regain, reupholstered with white bouclette fabric.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Maison Regain
Located in Miami, FL
Set of solid elm and leather dining chairs by Maison Regain. Known for their expert woodworking and timeless forms, Maison Regain pieces celebrate natural materials and traditional c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Rattan and Oak French Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 18.1"w x 17.3"d x 28.7"h; 17"sh
Material: Rattan and Oak
France, c1960s
Set of 5
VNT1723
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Chaise basse brutaliste Charles Dudouyt vintage en bois et paille
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise basse brutaliste vintage, très beau design attribué à Charles Dudouyt, dans le goût de Charlotte Perriand, style chalet rustique, en bois et assise paillée. Chaise basse type ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Very rare XL Mah Jong ‘Jean Paul Gaultier
- Hans Hopfer - Roche Bobois France
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Roche Bobois Mah Jong XL Modular Sofa, upholstered in Jean Paul Gaultier fabrics
This rare XL edition of the Mah Jong sofa – originally designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 – is a true ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort around 1960.
This stool was salvaged directly from Les Arcs.
It is a circular, four-legged stool with a rectangular...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$10,000 / set
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal
Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart sha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / item
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s. Chrome frames have and X-form base with saddle colored leather seats and backs. Frames ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Jean-Claude Duboys, A5 Folding Maple Bench, France, 1980
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Designed by Jean-Claude Duboys in the 1970s, Program A was created in the early 1980s by Maison Attitude. It consists of a set of solid maple furniture...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, France, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chairs / armchairs, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good condition with some minor restorations. We can reupholster the cushions in CO...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
5 French Mid-Century Black Finished Wood and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Mid-Century dining side chairs with black finished hardwood frames and beige colored caned seats and backs. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood
Berger
Stool, France, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Crafted as an homage to pastoral mountain life, this original low stool—affectionately known as the Berger Stool—beautifully encapsulates Charlotte Perriand's mastery of form and mat...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
770 Armchairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Andre Motte for Steiner 770 large lounge chairs, extremely comfortable and lightweight, ideal entertainment chair
A second pair available for COM.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
S10 armchair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fauteuil S10 par Pierre Chapo,
Bel état d’origine
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
$2,821 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This pair of fabulous Chrome and Leopard Slipper Chairs are show stoppers. Original Chrome with updated fabric, these nicely scaled chairs are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
French Stool by Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Bar stool in oak with a woven cane seat by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. France, 1950s.
The seat consists of thick, circular braided reed braids. Legs are made o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Raffia, Oak
$1,243 / item
Modular “Snake” Sofa in Brown-Burgundy Leather – 13 Elements, Fully Configurable
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A striking and sculptural seating system, this 13-piece Snake sofa embodies bold 1970s design with remarkable fle...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Three-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Foam
$3,403 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Leather, Jatoba Fineer and Plywood Lounge Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Experience Elegance Redefined: The Ultimate Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Step into a world of luxury and timeless design with this breathtaking mid-century modern lounge chair. A...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood, Wood
Early Pierre Chapo
Godot
Queen Bed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' queen bed or daybed, model 'L01', elm, France, design 1959.
This piece is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of sol...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français.
Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$47,357 / set
Sculptural French Sofa in Taupe Velvet, 1980s–1990s
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A striking and unique vintage sofa from France, dating to the late 1980s or early 1990s. While the maker ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Curule Jansen bench in black enameled wrought iron with bronze accent and feet, the feet are reminiscent of a Giacometti lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Set of Ten Upholstered Dining Side Chairs.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and finely proportioned, this set of ten dining chairs reflects the refined Neoclassical Modernism associated with several French makers. Each chair features a gracefully tap...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,250 / set
Marc Held Daybed for Prisunic, 1966
By Marc Held
Located in LYON, FR
Marc Held Daybed, Prisunic edition, 1966
Daybed designed by Marc Held for Prisunic in 1966. Manufactured by Ets Merat.
Beige/white fiberglass frame on spherical casters.
Furniture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
A Pair of MCM Painted and Upholstered Low Boudoir Chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylish and sculptural, these low-profile boudoir chairs feature painted wood frames with angled, tapering legs capped in brass. The floating and tufted backrests are supported by sl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Stools, Elm, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three freeform elmwood stools designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75"H x 13.5"W x 12.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Elm
$3,600 / set
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. 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.
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