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
Midcentury Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century tufted floral loveseat sofa made by Style House Custom Furniture for Montgomery Ward, dated 1967. The sofa has a low profile with curved...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
R. Borregaard Teak Dining Chairs for Viborg Stolefabrik Denmark
By R. Borrogaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four sculptural solid teak wood framed dining chairs upholstered in a tightly woven contract fabric. These exceptional chairs are a superb quality examples of work done by e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of James Mont Lounge Chairs.
Glamorous and comfortable large pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, club chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs byJames Mont for Gr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$9,850 / set
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
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
Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of 6 chairs is made of oak with red velvet seats. The design is very interesting and typical from 1950's French Work. Circa 1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Pair Armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s Green Fabric Brass Feet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s green fabric brass feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,876 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Stunning Brigadier sofa in very rare soft yellow by Cini Boeri for Knoll. Signed
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cini Boeri for Knoll, 2-Seater Sofa, Model 'Brigadier', Leather, Lacquered Wood, Italy, Designed in 1976
Soft Yellow Cream Leather Architectural Sofa on a Geometric Lacquered Wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Giuseppe Rossi Style Mid-Century Lounge Chairs 1950s
Located in New York, NY
The Mid -Century Modern period of design is an era of unparalleled creativity and innovation marked by a major shift in design philosophy. Gone was the ornate excessive style of the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Portola Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. It can be perfectly paired with our Portola Lounge Chair.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$3,675 / item
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved).
Production period: 1980s
Materials: Bentwood, cane
Condition: great, signs of use, undamaged
...
Category
1980s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
$379 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Design Low Side Chair, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style Design Palissander Hardwood Stool Chair. Made in the 1950s. Well designed side chair. No maker markings or similar found for provenance. So...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,498 Sale Price
20% Off
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather and Wood , Italy, 1962
Located in Brussels, BE
The Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1962, is a landmark of modern Italian design that merges architectural rigor with effortless comfort. Conceived as part of t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mini Heart Stool, Olive Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric.
This stool can be customized to your specificatio...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden.
Condition: Very good original condition with a nice patina.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Sattrups Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aage Sattrup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Beige Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Very rare sofa designed by Aage Sattrup and manufactured by Sattrups Polstermøbelfab...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois"
SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941
H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Mid-Century, Spanish Moorish Style Leather Lounge Chair with Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Spanish Moorish style lounge chair. This chair has a sturdy, large oak frame with high armrest and leather wrapped seat and backrest. The leather has a brutalist cut out ...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
French Dining Chairs in the Style of Christian Durupt
Charlotte Perriand 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
French Dining Chairs in the Style of Christian Durupt & Charlotte Perriand 1950s
These French dining chairs, designed in the style of Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, showca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech plywood
- Good original condition with some signs of use
- 2- seater
- 4 pieces available
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971. Original leather
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in Teak by Domino Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a complete set of two Danish-made high-back lounge chairs with accompanying foot stools. Crafted in the mid-1970's by the lauded Domino Møbler this expansive set is craft...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa Chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s.
In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection.
Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in purple, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely.
We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
Here set...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Bench, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet fabric bench designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 15.5"
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat 60" Bench/Coffee Table B
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench/Coffee Table B
Offered is a vintage mid-century modern walnut side table. This table is an outstanding representation of the Modern era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Leather Ottoman in Emerald Green, Small — Talabartero Collection
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’—and the colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
French Vintage Goldfinger armchair, Green, Michel Cadestin Style Space Age
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Goldfinger armchair, made of fiberglass and a chrome-plated steel base, with a khaki upholstered cushion and thick boucle. Its design is inspired by the works of Michel Cade...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,026 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$347 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs.
These stunning French Modernist lounge chairs are an interesting desig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak
Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four dining chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs are made of teak wood in a warm shade of brown. The seats have been reupholstered with high-quality bl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$2,012 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs Marco Zanuso Model lady 1950 Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs lady model in Red Velvet, in original state, timeless Italian Iconic design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
$5,464 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa circa 1960.
Stylish piece of Swedish design from the 1960's. Shell back shaped back rest with complimentary piping, button back de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950
s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Hanover, MA
Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole legs. Mexico 1950's.
Last image shows a 1968 S...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's.
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wing Back Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Janus Wing back lounge chair! In it's original purple velvet. Seat cushion at some point had its down filled cushion replaced with foam. Overall in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, circa 1960s-1970s
- Designer: Gastone Rinaldi
- Good original condition
- Four pieces available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" 2 seat Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Early production Cornaro sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1973. This rare first versio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Lilac Wool Armchair By Carl Malmsten For O.H. Sjogren.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s armchair designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden.
This elegant Scandinavian piece features Malmsten’s signature soft, organic lines and exceptional craftsmanship. Up...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech, Oak
$2,161 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Togo Medium Settee in beige leather 2007 - Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset – Togo Medium Settee, 2007
Stunning Leather Sofa with Armrests in Iconic Quilted Form
Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Togo is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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
Hans J. Wegner
CH20
Chair in Oak, Black Leather
Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mom
Pop Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural Mom & Pop swivel chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1970 freshly and professionally reupholstered in luxurious Ivory Bouclé. Furniture that's art. Arms gently slope out like a blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back adding a sculptural, and comfortable border to the chairs' shell. Our shop selected this beautiful ivory bouclé to add some texture, warmth and curiosity to the sloping lines. The fabric also has a high durability rating and is of the sort you're immediately drawn to feel. Soft and breathable, will keep you toasty in winter and cool in summer. These Pearsall chairs also swivel and tilt making them a great choice for lounging. The set translates easily from Organic Modern or California Modern style, to high design, modern art filled spaces. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- cleaning.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,080 / set
Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A set of "Y" armchairs, designed by the Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new caning, walnut frame work fully restored, stained in d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1970s Modular Camel Beige Immaculate Mohair Milo Baughman Sectional, Set of 9
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, camel mohair, 9 pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,570 Sale Price / set
40% Off
A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 655 Sofas in Grey Mohair Velvet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sophisticated pair of Model #655 sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic mid-century pieces showcase Wormley’s refined modernist sensibility, blendin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa by Hikor, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- fabric in good condition with minor signs of use
- can be converted into bed
- The Depth of the lying area is 95cm
- The skelet made of staind beech wood
- high of seat 44 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Slatted Folding Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Slatted Folding Chairs - Set Of 6. *2 Sets of 6 available. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Chair opened: 31.5" H x 18" W x 21" D x 17.5" S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Knoll Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
This exceptional Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s (later produced by Knoll), is a true icon of Italian modern...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The LC3 implements the logic of modernity s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970
s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Brown patchwork leather.
3 seating elements that can be used as separate pieces or as one sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Midcentury "Sapporo" nutwood Armchairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sapporo lounge chairs, Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi.
This pair of Sapporo lounge chairs represents the distinctive elegance of Italian designer Mario Marenco. Produced by Mobil Girgi,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Contemporary Conchula Lounge Chair, Swivel, Italian Bouclé, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula lounge ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright 1989 First Edition Taliesin1 Pair of Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin 1 First Edition 1989
Pair of Chairs also known as ”Origami” Chairs
Produced by Cassina, Signed and Numbered
Very comfortable
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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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