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
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936.
Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the p...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Fir
Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope seat. This delightful chair was designed in Chiavari, Italy during the the 1950s.
In ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood, Beech
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$925 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Mid Century 366 Green Armchair, Designed by Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Vintage Guilio Moscatelli "Sayonara" Chairs Black Faux Leather and Steel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of sleek, padded armchairs by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s, have chromed steel X-shaped supports and original faux leather upholstery. The chairs are structurally soun...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930-40s Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on feet typical of the art deco period and a winged channeled back giving the chair a lot of flair and presence....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1980s Three Seater Adjustable Sofa / LEDA LUX, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The pillows have stains on one side
- Manufacturer Hikor Písek 1987
- Seat height 44 cm
- Dimensions when unfolded, depth 1...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
SET OF 2 BROWN SUEDE
CANVAS LOUNGE CHAIRS IN CHROMED STEEL FRAME, 1960s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Very rare and unique set of 2 lounge chairs in brown suede with canvas back and chromed steel frame, Europe 1960s.
Era: 1960s
Material: Suede, canvas, steel
Width: 78cm
Depth: 90...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Featured here is an elegant armchair with a matching ottoman by German born furniture designer, Tommi Parzinger. The highback armchair with downturned arms with a loose seat cushion ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Enzo Mari, Dining Room Chairs, Plywood, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Enzo Mari
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six plywood and beech dining room chairs designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Driade, Italy, c. 1980.
Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use
Wear consiste...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarpa 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1965
The iconic 121 Scarpa dining chair is a straightforward dining chair with a design that can complement both classical and cutting-edge interio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Patinated 1970s production Herman Miller stool in its original finish. 4 matching stools were acquired at the same time from a Grosse Pointe Michigan Estate.
This one is often re...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bleached mahogany and green velvet lounge chairs attributed to Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 28.0"W x 26.25"D
Seat ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Sculptural Walnut Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1950–1959. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, this striking piece features a beautifully sculpted walnut base refinished in a ric...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Richard Riemerschmid, Side Chair, Oak, Leather, Germany, 1905
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and leather side chair designed by Richard Riemerschmid for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany, c. 1905.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.0"H x 17.9"W x 19.0"D
Seat Height ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1980s French Modular Sleeper Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Victoria, BC
A bold 1980s modular sleeper sofa by Roche Bobois that’s all about laid-back comfort and clever design. Made up of oversized, super-cushy modules, it easily shifts from everyday seat...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, offering excellent structural properties and a soft, luxurious feel fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratches...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful, early "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima. "Introduced in 1946, the Straight Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features an unusual "X" shaped frame, sculpted arm rests, and a stylish spindle backrest all w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique sofa. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay (1934-2021), kno...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$27,380 Sale Price
40% Off
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Stainless Steel Benches Or Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Stainless Steel Benches Or Tables.
Offered is a sleek pair of slated stainless steel benches or tables.
These versatile benches have an architectural feel to them and are fun...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,650 / set
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood
Swinger
Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,950 Sale Price
32% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the din...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$8,214 / item
Barbara Barry for Hbf Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of Barbara Barry designed for HBF, in good gently use condition with minor wear and patina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,500 / set
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of “Hombre” Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in London, London
Pair of “Hombre” Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
A striking pair of Hombre lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal in the 1970s. Defined b...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Harvey Probber Style Chaise Lounge, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern chaise lounge newly upholstered in Kravet velvet. A piece most likely by Harvey Probber, although we have been unable to confirm. The frame is in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Colombo Sanguineti set of 10 "Lucciola" dining chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of ten “Lucciola” in ebonised cherrywood with gold leaf detail, produced by Sanguineti Colombo, Chiavari, early 1960s
There are chairs that stand out not just for th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Modern Gilt Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Gilt Iron Bench.
Offered is a stunning Italian mid century gilt wrought iron bench that's full of style and newly upholstered in plush white boucle fabric.
This versat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, cove...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
George Nelson Designed Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century daybed designed by George Nelson for Modernica's 'Case Study' collection. Well made with thick painted wood, and enforced with metal brackets. Set on low V-shape legs wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Fabric presents with heavy wear and moderate discoloration thro...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use.
1st gen details:
1....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
1960s Two-Seater Sofa by Bonino , Italy
By Bonino
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Wool upholstery with some signs of use
- Labeled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Leather Ottoman in Solid Cobalt, 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
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
$2,843 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eight Pace Collection Dining Chairs with Chrome Cantilever Base. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 dining chairs from The Pace Collection, 1970s. Soft comfortable seats and backs with cantilever frame designed to give a subtle flex when seated. Very good original condit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Wool Velour, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Velvet
$4,337 Sale Price
40% Off
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher.
Explor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Grey Leather Swiveling Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Grey Leather Swiveling Lounge Chairs attributed to b&b Italia. Swiveling tub bucket chairs in excellent vintage condition with top grain leather ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI.
Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Mid-Century Canadian Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed in Blue Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A stylish and functional Mid-Century Canadian pull-out sofa bed featuring a warm teak frame and vibrant blue upholstery. This versatile piece embodies the effortless modernism of lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Arne Norell "Ari" Ariet Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather
Chromed Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs were designed in the 1960s by Arne Norell for Norell Moebel. The frames are made of two curves of chrome-plated steel, and the single cushions ha...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Crackled Finish Signed McGuire Cracked Ice Chairs with Leather Lashing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Cracked Ice Chair by McGuire. The three are in exceptional condition and have beautiful, in tact, leather lashing. We are only charging for two.. the third is a bonus.
A gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926, son of a family of Parisian goldsmiths. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, where he was taught by René Gabriel. He graduated in the Spring of 1949. He became a member of the Union des artistes modernes (UAM). He joined the studio of another of his teachers, Marcel Gascoin. He began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.[1] In the period after World War II (1939–1945) there was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture. Manufacturers of materials such as formica, plywood, aluminum, and steel sponsored the salons of the Société des artistes décorateurs. Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Guariche, René-Jean Caillette, Joseph-André Motte, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq
Beautiful pair of SK660...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,980 / set
Set of “Svensk Fur” Arm Chairs by Göran Malmvall
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a set of "Svensk Fur" armchairs, a masterpiece by Swedish furniture designer Göran Malmvall (1917–2001).
Produced in the 1940s by the renowned Swedish furniture workshop Kar...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,200 / set
Mid Century Armchair Model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson Birch/Hemp, Sweden
Located in München, BY
Mid century armchair model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp webbing. Design by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. The Eva armchair is a design from 1941.
Ve...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Birch
Ebonized Caned-Back Lounge Chair in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Directional, USA, 1950
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
This striking Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional in the 1950s, blends bold craftsmanship with timeless style. Crafted from walnut with a sleek ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Arm Chair – Model 3238
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$3,792 / item
Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
By Flair
Located in Saint Louis, US
Pair of original Flair Chrome Barrel chairs. Designed by one of the most well-known manufacturers of our modern generation, these chairs certainly...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972
Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture.
A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$20,895 Sale Price
40% Off
Handcrafted Studio Windsor Chair by Fabian Fischer, Germany 2023
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order windsor chair by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. Made in the tradition and quality of American Studio Craftsmanship. The price reflects ...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
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