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
20th Century Italian Driade Pair of Jansky Walnut Side Chairs by Borek Sipek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of handcrafted Walnut, designed by Borek Sipek and produced by Driade, in good condition. The sc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$6,200 Sale Price / set
21% Off
PK31/1 - Armchair in original patined leather by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated cognac leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rara Coppia di Poltrone Gianfranco Frattini 836, Cassina, Italia, anni 50
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rara Coppia di Poltrone Gianfranco Frattini 836, Cassina, Italia, anni 50
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Custom Oak
Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions.
The Sunday Dayb...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960's
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Pine
Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A midcentury Dining Chairs Set attributed by several Italian auction houses to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
These Vintage chairs were made in Italy by "Forma" during the 1960s in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the firs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 29.2” H x 30” W x 31.5” D
Seat height: 18.5”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2912
Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery, in perfect condition. Gavina label.
Gavina manufacture, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools
Offered for sale are the last 3 Mid-Century Modern sculptural wrought iron bar stools which were from a larger group. The stool...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Desk or Side Chair in Rosewood and Leather, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic armchair or desk chair designed by Erik Kirkegaard in the 1950's for Høng Stolefabrik in Denmark. Very sought after and increasingly rare to find. Perfect accent chair or d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Charles
Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Lounge Chairs, Italian, ca. 1967
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, the frame constructed of solid walnut, Italian, ca. 1967. Recently reupholstered in a designer velvet, gray with hints of lilac.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Newly Upholstered 100%
Teddy
Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet
Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery Atelier
The chairs have been completely stripped down to their bare bone...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Cleo Baldon Style Armchairs by Inca Products
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic set of four campaign style armchairs by Inca Products, attributed to Cleo Baldon. The chairs have been restored with satin black powder coat, refinished oak dowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cut Steel
All Arms, Sublime Set of 16 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large all arm set is unique on ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Swiss Modernist Tubular 1970s Dining Chairs with MOD Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 1970s Zougoise Victoria Swiss Modernist dining chairs with MOD geometric patterned upholstery. Sexy & chic, chromed, curved cantilevered fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Sofa Pro in Light Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material. Available in fabric or leather.
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker in New Pale Sand Color Faux Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with an iconic Mid Century Modern ergonomic Adrian Pearsall design, cozy comfort dressed in new hand sewn baby soft faux s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Walnut
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, mid 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of eight dining chairs by Jules Huemann for Metropolitan, circa 1960s. Icons of mid century modern design, these chairs feature streamlined walnut wood frames with newly refres...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A matching set, sofa and loveseat designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in original Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera fabric. The channeled and flared arms hug the seat cushions. Ev...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 73 cm / Seat Height 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Stow Davis Cube Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Stow Davis cube armchairs. Very comfortable and stylish, original upholstery, on plinth bases.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$1,800 / item
Togo Sofa 3 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset.
3-seater Sofa - manufactured in France.
Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first seen on page 12 in Fritz Hansen's 1942 catalog. The model 1672 has become of the mos...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two Pernilla easy chairs by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno Mathsson manufactured by Dux
The chairs are made of lacquered steam bend beech stretched with canvas. Upholst...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Matching set of Six Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderfully organic carved walnut dining chairs made in Italy circa 1955.
The chairs are unmarked, but are definitely inspired by the designs of Carlo Mollino.
Matching set of 2 armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944
Located in Raleigh, NC
This classic mid-century tête-à-tête by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture allows two people to sit facing each other in comfortable conversation. The piece rests on a rich stained...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Convex Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$5,800 / item
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair
By Frem Røjle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 18" W x 17" D x 17" Seat height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Teak
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.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 60.25” W x 33.5” D
Seat Height (in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Jansen Nickel Plated Swan Stool
Located in New York, NY
A nickel-plated iron and bronze stool with hair-on-hide upholstery, this model is more often seen with a painted frame and bronze accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Donald Knorr, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of)
Model #132 cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,999 / item
Monumental Karl Springer Style Waterfall Bench or Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century Mid-Century Modern monumental waterfall bench seat, coffee cocktail table, or console table. Made in the style and manner of iconic designer Karl Springer (German-Americ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carlo Bartoli rare modular Lagos sectional for Rossi di Albizzate Italy
Located in Skokie, IL
Carlo Bartoli rare modular model Lagos sectional for Rossi di Albizzate Italy, 1980.
Condition: Good vintage condition. New foam was professionally replaced and seat cushions have n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Jacques Adnet Floating Back Armchairs, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet Armchairs with floating backs, freshly upholstered in made-to-order Pierre Frey embroidered fabric.
Price Per Chair
Four are available in this upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$9,000 / item
Russel Woodard Mid-Century Modern Aluminum with Beige Finish Chaise Lounge
Located in Miami, FL
Russel Woodard Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chaise, aluminum with beige finish, beige fabric upholstery. We can help with refinishing or new upholstery.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Pine Frames and Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style dining chairs with curved back pine frames rounded legs and removable woven rush seats. In original condition with some light refinishing that highlig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Pine
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Straw
Preben Fabricius
Jørgen Kastholm Arm Chair Modell FK 6720
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful original Fabricius & Kastholm lounge chair FK 6720 in steel with leather wrapped arm rests, original tan/grey mohair upholstery with tears & staining.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s.
The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery.
Beautiful elegant design.
1950s - Italy
Good overall condition, newly upholstered
Dimensions
H...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintola Dining Chair, Cream White Ivory 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, Linen, Velvet, Beech, Jacquard
Beautiful Pair of Large Scale Double-Sided Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Plia
Chair, Italy
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on plastic". That's how the Plia chair wa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$233 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Natural Alpaca Wool Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts.
In new white ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia Denmark, 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark.
Lounge chair exhibits a nice patina appropriate with its age throughout. Most wear is focused on the seat and armrest...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair Model 670
Ottoman Model 671 by Herman Miller, USA, c. 2007
Located in Deland, FL
This authentic Eames Lounge Chair Model 670 and Ottoman Model 671 set, crafted in 2007, exemplifies timeless mid-century modern design with its luxurious original cognac leather upho...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Togo Sofa 2 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset.
2-seater Sofa - manufactured in France.
Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Brutalist Solid Bench, Side Chair, 1960s, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist solid wood high back bench, a beautiful set of two handcrafted benches.
Designed straight-lined in the sixties at an unknown studio in Belgium, sleek lines emphasize the s...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,543 / item
Very Rare Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Arne Jacobsen Lancome Stool
Located in Rochester, NY
Lancome makeup stool for department store make up counters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Bent plywood seat.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Chair in Teak by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmobler
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Danish modern chair in teak by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmobler, circa 1950s. The chair was made in Denmark of thick plywood with teak ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair, Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Milo Baughman Modular Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman modular sofa with three sectionals in blue velvet. Allows flexibility to arrange in armless, corner units, or midsection conf...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
RH Oviedo Mid-Century American Style Leather Upholstered Swivel / Desk Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American swivel / desk armchair in channeled brown leather upholstery with a cantilevered chrome frame featuring height adjustment and belted leather support straps, rest...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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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There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
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.