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
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Design Within Reach Gray Wool Sofa Ted Boerner Theatre Model 80" Width
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Style Sofa, designed by Ted Boerner for Design Within Reach, American, circa 2010s. Very clean original condition. Ready to use. Like everything Design Within...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautif...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the Bastiano sofa is a masterpiece of modern Italian design, combining architectural precision with inviting comfort. This origi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Power Play Lounge Chair by Frank O. Gehry
By Frank Gehry
Located in New York, NY
Frank Gehry’s Power Play Chair, designed in 1990 for Knoll International, draws inspiration from his childhood memories of playing on sturdy apple crates. Fascinated by the surprisin...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Razor Blade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Kjaernulf
, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of razor blade armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Oak frames in great original condition with a nice even tone and patina. Seats recovered in sheepskin. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa and ottoman in light tobacco leather by Cassina in aniline leather.
The ottoman is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s De Sede Leather and Metal Swivel Chairs- A Pair
By De Sede
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful pair of De Sede of Switzerland leather and chrome swivel chairs. These chairs are heavy and well made with thick leather seats. These are often called DS-35 chairs but are ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair Planner Group Arm Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Arm Chairs. Solid Maple construction with original black lacquer finish. Original condition with wear. Structurally sound and ready to use.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$2,750 / item
Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Eight Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Shoji Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sculptural Walnut
Gondola
Sofa, Model 2000-S, by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A rare and iconic “Gondola” sofa, model 2000-S, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. The piece is distinguished by its sweeping sculptural form, with a long...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 71.75 wide x 26.5 deep x 27.25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22 inches
Good Vintage Condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric.
The sofa features 35 pieces:
20 seat cushions
9 backrest (2 corner back...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Set of Oakwood and Deerskin
Elephant
Chairs, Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced by the company Comte, Argentina
By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Material: wood, o...
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Black Lacquered and Brass Sectional Sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s four piece black lacquered and brass with off white fabric sectional sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co.
Newly recovered with a soft off white chenille fabric. Th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brazilian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer MP, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs designed and produced by Lafer MP in Brazil during the 1970s. These chairs feature the brand’s signature combination of comfort, craftsmanship...
Category
19th Century Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart sha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / item
Midcentury Skye Chaise Lounge Chair for IKEA by Tord Björklund, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- iconic model.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Time Life Lobby ES105 Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
An early vintage model ES105 of the Time Life Lobby Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. Originally commissioned for the grand lobbies of the Time & Life Bu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, London
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
A striking pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, showcasing his characteristic blend of architectural clarity and co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
$6,816 / set
Dan Johnson Aluminum Chaise Lounge by Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic design of this lounge, by Dan Johnson is timeless. Brown Jordan reissued this chair with his design... a compliment to any outdoor setting, by the pool, or garden.
Dan ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular Sofà Italian Design Orange White Resin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular sofà Italian design orange white resin.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Resin
$4,035 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of " Teckel" lounge chairs, designer Michel Mortier, ed. by Steiner 1963
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of " Teckel" Lounge chairs,
On a wood plinth.
Reupholstered in off-white bouclé fabric.
Designed by Michel Mortier for Edition Steiner, 1963.
Bibliography: Patrick Favard...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Gazelle ii Beige Velvet, Walnut Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather
Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano
Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base.
Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Charles
Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Lounge chair in Cane and Solid Wood, Brazilian and Midcentury style, Modern
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lounge chair, cane and solid wood, natural and handmade easy chair. Very comfortable. Minimalistic design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Sedia “Ranch d’Art” in ferro battuto e pelle bovina, italian anni 70
Located in Cantù, IT
Un pezzo d’arredo dallo stile deciso e raffinato, che unisce l’eleganza del ferro battuto alla forza naturale della pelle bovina.
La struttura in metallo lavorato a mano, con finitur...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C Wood Armchair
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall 950-C sculpted walnut armchair with new vinyl upholstery.
Very curvy and space age design makes this chair great addition to any room or desks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Barrel Accent Chair with Fringe Skirt
Optional Swivel Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barrel chair offers a sophisticated blend of form and texture, ideal for discerning design schemes. Its curved silhouette in premium beige velvet features elegant vertical chann...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 3-seater modular sofa Camaleonda model designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for C&B (later to become B&B). Since it is marked C&B it belongs to the first series so it also has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
$18,253 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by AP Stolen.
This elegant and classic Danish design 3 seat sofa offers excellent se...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Linn Series Modular Sofa by August Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Ergonomic modular sofa sectional seating group produced by August, Inc. of Centerville, Ohio founded in 1975 by Judy and Lee Fister Jr. whose three philosophies were cornerstones of ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Giorgetti Progetti Leather Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980s by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled and stamped on the bottom.
In dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,098 Sale Price
40% Off
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of many. In original condition, with visible patina and heavy wear, including some br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Guarnacci, Padovano
Claudio Vagnoni for 1P
Duna
Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, pair of lounge chairswith ottoman, model 'Duna' plastic, faux leather, Italy, 1969
This chair and ottoman is designed by...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Raleigh, NC
Experience timeless elegance with this rare high-back pair of Thonet bentwood lounge chairs, circa 1950. These stunning pieces showcase the masterful craftsmanship of bentwood const...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s).
Composed of a straight rail back connecting elegantly curved arms above x-form slats...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs Mid-Century Italian Design Grey Very Elegant
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fabulous chic and elegant mid-century Italian design armchairs, restored with silver satin fabric, and wool parts, the design and shapes are really extra...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,782 Sale Price / set
51% Off
Ilona Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Debrecen, HU
The Ilona lounge chair, conceived by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell, embodies timeless Scandinavian elegance. Designed in the 1970s, the chair showcases Norell’s masterful abi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,286 Sale Price
32% Off
Restored Artifort F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Bouclé Fabric, 1970
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This iconic F518 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is a true collector’s item that perfectly embodies mid-century modern elegance with contempora...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Terrazza Divano (Terrace Couch) by Greg Palombo. Solid wood and leather
Located in Hurricane, UT
An all solid wood sofa with leather upholstery and integrated side tables made by American designer and maker, Greg Palombo. Like all pieces from Greg Palombo, this sofa was designed...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sapele Wood
Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage armchair produced by TON company in 1960s. The armchair is known as the Boomerang chair, named after the shape of the armrests which are made of bent woods and slig...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak, Bentwood
$353 Sale Price
40% Off
21st Century Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt.
The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Leather Recliner Lounge Chair By George Mulhauser For Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare Mid-Century Modern recliner lounge chair was designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. The recliner features all of Mulhauser's design elements - a bent plywood shell with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- new upholstery
- good, original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
“Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - somet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Light Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured light red upholstery with a matching throw pillow. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Available in other fabrics: DUF034...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Marzio Cecchi Custom Floating Five Seater Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
One of one custom piece. Museum piece
This extraordinary Marzio Cecchi sofa and lounge chair set embodies the daring creativity of 1970s Italian modernist design. A master of form a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair for Swedese 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Plywood / Aluminium Chair by Armin Wirth for Alufelx
By Aluflex
Located in Vienna, AT
Folding chairs designed by Armin Wirth for Aluflex, 1951. Early production in the 1950s. Very nice patina to the beech lacquered wooden seats and backs. Very nice and clean condition...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped back and seat, stretched over a wood frame. A comfortable chair with curved armrest. ...
Category
20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
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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April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
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.