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
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Restored and reupholstered.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 27.75"W x 31.0"D
Seat ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 19....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Cini Boeri - Pair of Lounge Chairs / Loveseats "Gradual" for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of “Loft” Lounge Chairs by Cini Boeri for Knoll International, Italy, 1970s
Striking pair of “Loft” lounge chairs (also referred to as loveseats) designed by Cini Boeri for Kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
21st Century Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curves of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, the Oscar Collection captivates with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Act fast on this set of eight Modern Vladimir Kagan dining chairs with glowing chrome frames newly professionally upholstered in hand sewn chocolate shearling sheep hides. When neith...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Black Leather Chairs by Cattelan Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four black leather dining chairs by Cattelan Italia similar to leather chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Clara Porset
s wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and shaped wooden structure and newly white fabric re-upholstered seat and back. The uniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Clara Porset
s Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hide, Maple
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in any of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Oak
Set of 6 Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and Iconic set of 6 Mid Century Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. There are 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs. These chairs are authentic, classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG
By Howard Mfg. Co. Inc.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Incredibly versatile indoor chaise lounge by Howard Furniture. This particular line by Howard is crafted solid oak. This is the old growth, American grown, American made, with hearty...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's.
Manufactured by Cassina edition circa 1970's.
Signed on chrome: Le Corbusier, LC4, 98...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$4,937 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of De Sede Green Leather Patchwork Ottomans, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of round leather ottomans by De Sede, crafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in signature patchwork leather, thes...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Possibly manufactured by Thonet in Austria between 1910 and 1915 and used by phone operators at Bell System. Constructed of solid maple, oak, and enameled steel, with hard rubber foo...
Category
1910s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Black Leather 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, Walnut
$4,675 / item
Balloon Lounge Chair in Suede, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Lusch
Co
Located in Tilburg, NL
Balloon lounge chair in Suede 1960s.
Distinct midcentury balloon lounge chair in a very fashionable velvet upholstery. White metal frame. Made by Lusch & Co somewhere in the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bastiano sofa in canvas designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell
emilia, IT
Bastiano 2 seater sofa by Tobia Scarpa with original upholstery in canvas.
Supporting structure in wood, flying cushions with polyurethane bottom and top in feather on covered steel...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant set of 14 Italian dining chairs in ash and rush, made circa 1950.
Very light (leggera in Italian) chairs in wonderful vintage condition.
The trademark bend in the back of the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Ash
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Stamped signature of Marcel Breuer on the leather.
In white leather, chromed steel tube frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,429 Sale Price
30% Off
Lauritzen
VLA26 Vega
Chair in Oiled Oak Chrome
Fabric for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oiled Oak Chrome & Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Model 141 Lounge Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte for Artifort, 1950
s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare model 141 lounge chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner (in France) in the 1950's. It was produced, under licence, by Dutch furniture manufacturer Artifort fr...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Iconic vintage chair "Cab 413" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first produced in 1977, renowned for the innovative freestanding leather structure, inspired by the relationship between ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,414 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric.
Black enamelled aluminum
Stackable chairs
Eternal and indestructible chair.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Naugahyde, Foam, Walnut
Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
Freeform design with continuous sculpted wood frame in dark finish supporting a floa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy.
Good vintage condition.
Measures 23.6"W x 23.6"D x 31.5"H seat height is 17.7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,125 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera.
Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of four Model 77 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
Beautifully crafted from solid teak, with softly curved backrests and original...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Textile
Richard Neutra Oak Boomerang Easy Chairs - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of oak Richard Neutra Boomerang Easy Chairs, showcasing the iconic mid-century modern design created in the early 1940s. These lounge chairs fe...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
$8,450 / set
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,700 / item
Pair of Mid Century Leather
Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Beka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These mid-century lounge chairs were produced in the 1960s by Beka, Belgium. With stunning rosewood frames, they are superbly crafted and the original black leather is in excellent c...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Paul Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paul bench features a solid lacquered brass base and an upholstered seat with piping. Each leg features a rounded leveler.
The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,175 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Dutch production, Armchair 1950
s
Located in Kampen, NL
Armchair most likely manufactured by De Ster, a well-known Dutch furniture manufacturing company, in the 1950s, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless modernist de...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Midcentury G Plan E.Gomme 6250
Blofeld
Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair UK 1960
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The G Plan 6250 chair with its distinctive wingback was marketed as ‘The most comfortable chair in the world’. This really is exceptionally comfortable with...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Rustic French Wood
Natural Fiber Stool/ Accent Table, Audoux-Minet Style
Located in Valencia, VC
Rustic Wood and Natural Fiber Stool or Accent Table, Audoux-Minet Style, France, 1950s
A well-crafted rustic stool or accent table, handmade in France circa 1950s, in the manner of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Wood, Rope, Natural Fiber
Vintage Curved Slat Wood Bench from a Dutch Train Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imbued with rich history, this vintage curved wooden bench hails directly from a defunct Dutch train station, making it a truly unique piece of utilitarian design. Beautifully constructed from tightly joined slats, its form whispers tales of travelers and bygone eras, offering a compelling blend of industrial heritage and warm natural aesthetics.
The enduring craftsmanship is evident in its robust construction of horizontally arranged wooden slats, forming a gracefully curved seat that invites repose. Its substantial presence is underscored by a generous seat depth of 24 inches, with armrests extending to 26.25 inches deep, their curviness culminating in distinctive triangular forms. The design speaks to a utilitarian elegance built for longevity.
In original condition, this bench displays visible wear consistent with its significant age and use, which only enhances its authentic charm and character. Beyond its original function, this distinctive piece offers lovely conversation seating...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960
s
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman , classic mid century, RED LEATHER
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design ! Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman, made by the Plycraft Company, American, circa 1970s. Clearly influenced by the Charles and Ray Eames 670 & 671 Lounge ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
Pair of maralunga lounge chairs by vico magistretti
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Vico Magistretti
Manufacturer: Cassina
Era: 1973
Materials: Leather
Measurements: 39″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 27.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Eames for Herman Miller walnut black leather aluminum group soft pad sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed the sofa to complement their plush soft pad aluminum group chairs and the sleek chaise. The sofa stands as a reminder of the Charles and Ray Eames ge...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Teardrop Slipper Chairs in White Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of Edward Wormley-designed Teardrop slipper chairs for Dunbar, showcasing the designer’s signature blend of sculptural elegance and modern restraint. These rare mid-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 204cm or 214cm width. The three-seater is available in 300cm or 310cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
The ic...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage LC 5 Pierre Guariche ARP daybed, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
LC 5 ARP Pierre Guariche daybed, Minvielle edition
Daybed or bench in ash wood from the Atelier de Recherches Plastiques (ARP) composed of designers Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Tiger Mountain Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s.
The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass.
The upholstery of the solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Upholstered Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic set of six Danish dining chairs, crafted in walnut with warm, elegant grain. The clean lines and sculptural form reflect timeless mid-century design, while the upholstery r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,350 / set
Mid Century Modern Early Version C1946 Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Birch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
What more can be said about this chair. Such a revolutionary design which took a fair amount of time to perfect. This particular chair is crafted from birch and bears all the origina...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Small Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for t
Spectrum in Plum with Teak Armrests, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely small settee with black enameled metal frame and outreaching teak armrests. Engineer-designer Martin Visser (1922-2009), who oversaw manufacturing and developed the collection...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair Armchairs Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian Midcentury, "Model 865", 1955
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair armchairs Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian Midcentury, "Model 865", 1955 in pony skin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Garouste
Bonetti Koala Set, France 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
Rare Matching set of koala chairs and stools with bronze legs.
COM available
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Daybed in the Style of Donald Judd, Pine wood and Linen, c. 1970s
By Donald Judd
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vintage Daybed in the Style of Donald Judd, c. 1970s. Constructed from solid pine with a new linen cushion. Wear consistent with age and use, including marks, scratches, and minor de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Pine
Diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form, and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an in...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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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