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
Mario Bellini Set Of Four Cab Stools 410
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Cab Stool 410 For Cassina
Designed by Mario Bellini, Cab Stool is the world’s first example of a free-standing cowhide design st...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$20,421 / set
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Eight 20th Century Copper Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Eight chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Chairs are after undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and b...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Contempo Concepts Modern Mid Century Three Piece Ottoman Set for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Being sold as a restoration project. Set of three custom Mid Century Modular upholstered ottomans with removable seat cushions with zippers and raised up on square legs. In its origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 30.25"W x 32.75"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.25"
...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Stool Paolo Buffa Attributed Silk Velvet Cheetah Ottoman Seat Bench Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A classic late 1940s early 1950s stool with marquetry attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Walnut base with wood inlay trim throughout with signature tapered legs, characteristic of the desig...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950s 3 Outdoor Faux Bamboo Patio Chair made of Thick Casted Aluminium , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 Faux bamboo patio chair made of thick casted aluminium with thick rubber strap in very good condition .
Prime quality material , well made sturdy contruction with fine detail...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Farmhouse Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Comfortable farmhouse dining chairs of the most beautiful form.
Wonderful design and shaped top rails.
Done from the most beautiful wood.
In excel...
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$302 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Industrial Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Galvanitas Stacking Chairs
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of industrial Pagholz Galvanitas stacking chairs model S23 Thur-Up Seat by Elmar Flötotto, circa 1970. This beautiful design from the 1970s with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Eva Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Eva" Model Lounge Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson, and signed underneath, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Tom Dixon Black Stained Oak and Black Leather
Slab
Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Black Stained Oak 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 th...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian 1960
s Walnut Square Stools
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of walnut square stools with block feet and a thick upholstered seat in Italian cream cotton.
Italy, circa 1960
Size: 15 1/2" high x 16" square
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$6,000 / set
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
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda Silver Leather, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Armchairs for Velda Silver Leather, 1970
Stylish pair of very rare silver leather Zeppelin Armchairs. This pair of Space...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, wood and black-lacquered metal lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.25"H x 25.25"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (inches):...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Large Sofa D120 by Valeria BORSANI and Alfredo BONETTI, TECNO MILANO 1966
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Three-seat sofa designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti. Italy, Tecno, 1966.
Large sofa designed by Tecno's Borsani and Bonetti. The sofa has been stripped to the base and f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and refined, this mid-century settee features splayed legs and sculpted wood armrests, framing a newly upholstered backs, arms and seat. The clean geometry, lightness of form...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black hairpin shaped legs and new velvet upholstered seats. Price is for the pair. Made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Chrome metal structure Missoni fabric dining chairs by Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs from the 1970s, designed by Saporiti Italia.
Sleek chrome metal frames are paired with original Missoni fabric upholstery, showcasing the bold patterns a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design project...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Midcentury Style Violet Velvet Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Swedish Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dining room or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.2"H x 16.375"W x 18.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.3"
All upholst...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and fabric lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Pacific Iron Products Co., USA, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to metal
Vintage fabric in fair...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-century leather and wood chairs by Tito Agnoli for Citterio, program C
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century leather and wood chairs by Tito Agnoli for Citterio, program C
These original chairs from the Programma C Collection, designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Citterio aro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,962 / item
Pair of " Edouard" lounge chairs Guillerme et Chambron, France mid 50
s
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare pair of " Edouard " oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison.
France 1950's
Wood has been refinished and the chairs have been entirely re upholstered in " Cas...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century, Set of 4 Vintage Stackable Pine Stools, Danish Design
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four mid century vintage solid pine stools. These stools are designed to be stackable, making them both practical and space-saving.
Crafted from solid pine, each stool show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Model H-410, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
An iconic mid-century armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czech modernist d...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Twelve Light Crème Boucle
Shell
Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Twelve beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery a...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Chair and Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Eames Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 33.25 wide x 34 deep x 32 hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Swivel Desk Chairs "Terni" by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This elegant and incredibly comfortable pair of executive desk chairs from the Terni series was designed by Ico and Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy, in 1960. Each c...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two
Back-Wing Armchair
, Patricia Urquiola by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. T...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
BAUHAUS Stackable armrest chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bauhaus Industrial Arm Chair 1970s.
Bend Aluminium base with formed beech plywood seat, back rest and hard wood armrest.
Chairs have beautiful ...
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$216 Sale Price / item
59% Off
Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca chair, 1980s
Designer Marcel Breuer
Country of producer: Italy
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
Production Period: 1980s
Style: Mid-Century, Classic, Modern
Detailed Condition: Th...
Category
1980s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$475 Sale Price
20% Off
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s.
Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage leather chrome frame lounge chairs style of Le Corbusier LC3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Vintage lounge or club chairs in the style of Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in Soft Black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Chairs shows little signs of use very co...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Restored Rattan Double Stand Arched Leg Barstool w/ Red Seat, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored set of 6 restored 1950s double-strand "Arched" Rattan bar stools with padded red cotton-covered seats blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$3,597 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rope stool by “Audoux-Minet”
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rope stool by “Audoux-Minet”
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design projects. Their work reflects a rust...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
$1,057 / item
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 16.25”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Rare Chaise Longue Locus Solus
Located in Turin, Turin
Gae Aulenti was an Italian designer and architect who was active in furniture design, graphic design, lighting design and interior design.
She was known for her contribution to the d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Conant Ball Dining Chairs - set Four
Located in Trenton, NJ
Celebrate the art of simplicity with this set of four birch spindle back dining chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Each piece is a study in proportion and craftsmanship, showc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$11,411 / item
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positione...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Cy Mann
Located in Redding, CT
Cy Mann Designers collection Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa. Classic Mid Century style. In a blue/ purple chenille. Comes with 5 sections plus the ottoman. Structurally sound ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Oak and Tan Leather Ojai Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai bench features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted
leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,485 / item
Restored Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Cane Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The incredible 1960’s design with solid Ash frame stained in a deep Walnut stain which shows the wood graining to excellent advantage. With continuous Cane Panel sides and back, adju...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
REX Folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection.
Over two million Rex Lounge Chairs have been produced.
Niko Kralj's masterpiece is t...
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
$653 / item
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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Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.