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
Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$630 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Winchendon
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Mid Century Wood Bench by the Winchendon Furniture Co. with shaped lobed back rest on a simple, sleek design with faceted and tape...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
$4,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu Durable For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 4 Chaise Longue À Réglage Continu, Noire, Durable For Cassina
Iconic, original, ageless. Created in 1928 and exhibited at the Paris Salon d’Automne in 1929, Chaise long...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
Original DS-1025 “Terrazza” landscape sofa element by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
Iconic...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
$1,096 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen
Series-7
Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair
White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame
H max seat: 52 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just seating; it is a rare and valuable item cherished by collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
Robsjohn-Gibbings: A Renowned Designer
A Master of Design Inspired by Antiquity
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the most influential designers of his time, made history by drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. This influence is reflected in his creations, which combine clean lines with noble materials, producing furniture that is both functional and aesthetic.
The Chaise Longue: A Symbol of Minimalist Style
This Robsjohn-Gibbings chaise longue is a harmonious blend of minimalist style and high-end furniture, bringing an elegant touch to any interior.
Widdicomb Edition: A Prestigious Partner
An Exceptional Collaboration
The partnership between Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb, a prominent American furniture maker, resulted in iconic pieces.
Superior Craftsmanship
With its high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, this chaise longue is a true work of art. Made from solid wood and upholstered in fabric or leather, it ensures both comfort and durability.
A Design Inspired by Antiquity
The Elegance of Greek Lines
The chaise longue draws inspiration from ancient Greek furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$11,528 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with tufted backs. Round back design with walnut wood trim and legs.
Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,000 / set
Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Carimate Ser, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two dining chairs with armrests Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique.
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
Located in Bern, CH
Original "Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, late 1960s - 1970’s. Rare production, constructed from five part enamelled tubular metal base with sling suede leather seat pad. N...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,505 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchair in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, this chair with seat upholstered in black leather.
The oak woo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pine sofa bed by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa bed from the Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, designed by Charlotte Perriand as part of her large-scale project for the French Alpine resort.
Made of solid pine, the slatted frame i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue Teka For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue Teka For Cassina
A piece of design history that conveys Cassina’s exceptionally fine wood craft...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
$17,268 / item
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair newly reupholstered in a Rivington Charcoal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb Chair newly reupholstered in a Rivington Charcoal Fabric. Chrome frame and Original label. Truly one of the most comfortable chairs out there!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten Vintola Dining Chairs, Cream Script Jacquard by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This original Fire executive chair was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. The teak frame captivates with its deep co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful early MR10 cantilever dining chair, crafted in thick black saddle leather and supported by elegant tubular chromed-steel frames. The leather has developed a refined, natu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid 20th Century Georgian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Georgian Style Mahogany and Upholstered Bench.
Measures 24" in width, 15" in depth and 18" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$821 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Scoop Slipper Chair and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful slipper chair and RARELY seen, scaled ottoman by Vladimir Kagan in the 1970s. A stunnimg beautiful duet. Love the scoop design.
The pair has been reupholstered in a beaut...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Solid Oak Armchair by Guillerme
Chambron - France 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant single all-oak armchair by Guillerme & Chambron featuring an openwork backrest.
Original cushions.
Sturdy, wear and local stains on wood as shown on pictures.
This chair wil...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of cherrywood lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood with padded elements upholstered in cobalt-blue velvet, Italian manufacture, early 1950s.
Italian design has always stood out for its abilit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
$7,685 / set
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, 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 th...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pink Mohair Lounge Club Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching Parsons style chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins, circa 1970s. Features a cubed frame upholstered in a posh pink...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dents and patina present to wood frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Bruno Rey Stacking Chairs designed by Kush
Co, Germany, 1971, Model 3300
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic stackable High-quality solid wooden beech chairs model 3300 designed by Bruno Rey, manufacturer: Kusch & Co in Germany, Manufacturer's labels attached to the bottom of each ch...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood 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 and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs in Leather for Cassina, 1969
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, leather and metal, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid century, vintage Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. A very characteristic form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960.
The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859.
It features a beech bentwood frame with cane.
Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$393 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Italian 60s Designer Dining Chairs by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni, 6 pcs
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian 60s Designer Dining Chairs by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni, 6 pcs
Six chairs, Mod. 993, designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Montina in the 1960s, Ita...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Big Chair and Ottoman by Jens Risom in Navy Blue Velvet, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
This iconic Jens Risom lounge chair and ottoman set embodies the elegance and comfort of mid-century American design. Fully restored by our expert workshop, the chair features its di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa
By Spiros Zakas
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Paul Geoffroy Steel and Suede Cushion Foot Stool by Uginox France 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Geoffroy's minimalist steel and suede Footstool, editioned by Uginox circa !970's, France.
Geoffroy was born in Limoges, France in 1947 and by the 1960's collaborated with Roche...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight 20th Century Camel 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 camel, dura...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Set of six chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s. The combination of clean lines, high-quality...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch
Co., Germany
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ designed by Lusch Erzeugni and produced by Lusch & Co., Germany. Tubular enameled metal base with laced sling suede leather seat pad.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
Arm Height (inches): ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with cane backs, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Aluminum Group
Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller label.
This beautiful office cha...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
$3,890 / item
Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed by Jacques Adnet black stitched leather and brass
France circa 1950
Excellent condition, wear consistent with wear and use
Upholstered with black leather
Available to view in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Selig Rosewood Upholstered / Leather Strap Club Cube Chairs
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptional stunning pair of slab-sided Brazilian rosewood cube styled club chairs with upholstered seat cushions. The loose cushions sit on thick black leather straps that are he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs Set in Pastels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Surfaces has been custom recoated in vibrant colors...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
1960s Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Minerva
Daybed for France
Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. In otherwise original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mesa Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sectional is fully upholstered and features a walnut or oak plinth base. Dimensions: 120"W x 72"D x 31"H.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,150 / item
Mid-Century Woven Rattan High Back Peacock Style Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hand-woven 'Peacock' style boho rattan lounge chair attributed to famed Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt. High back rattan lounger perfect for adding an earthy touch of ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll (Two Available)
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Jens Risom chairs.
Simple classic and honest design made this side or dining chair so popular that its still in production today. Made from solid walnut wood and natural cotto...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen
Søn, 1952
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
$8,454 Sale Price / set
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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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