Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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 legendary 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.
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
Set of 2 Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful design dining room chairs dating from the ‘70s.
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina, made in Italy.
Made of solid black coated woo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charles Dudouyt easy chairs, straw and wood, France, 1940s, set of four.
Recalling the turned chair model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence the low seats. Using playful geometries and construction, he crafted the wooden structure in Art Deco forms. The seats' original straw is preserved and creates a charming contrast with the dark wooden structure. The legs are joined by crosspieces, enhancing the squared shape of the design. Dudouyt enriched the typical French straw chair...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and iron dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 26.75 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat hei...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Marko S201 Ynske Kooistra Dining Room Chairs
By Marko, Ynske Kooistra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Wonderfull designed chairs by Ynske Kooistra for Marko in the 60s
Compass shape legs.
This design was inspired by the designs of Jean Prouve, which inspired several designers at th...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and white fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs that slope back for comfort.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Dining Chairs Made 1970s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones lucite Dining Chairs By The Esteemed American Modernist Designer Named "The Godfather Of l...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Danish Rocking Chair by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunning piece of Danish design, this rocking chair designed by the legendary Arne Vodder for the Sibast furniture company is madre from solid rosewood and we have had the seat new...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish garden chairs with sweeping arms and decorative backs. Vinyl seats are easily recovered.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round acrylic shoes. Model K1. Designed 1958. Made by Plus Linie.
Literature: Niels-Jørgen Kaiser and Henrik Sten Møller, "Verner Panton", reproduced p. 7. "Verner Panton, the collected works...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Design Oak Wooden And Braided Straw Seats Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design Oak Wooden And Braided Straw Seats Set of 6 Chairs composed of a brutalist wooden structure adorned with a braided straw seat.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Pinocchio Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden chair produced in Sveden around 1950-60s. Good vintage condition: visible signs of wear due to time and use.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Eight 'Fumay' Dining Armchairs, France, 1960s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Set of eight consisting of very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs with upholstered rest, and six standard 'Fumay' armchairs designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron.
This solid oak “Fumay” set of dinning armchairs are considered as a reference among furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s. This dining armchairs perfectly explains why, through proportions, unique concepts and the quality of woodworking at the highest level, the French duo created timeless furniture.
These chairs show beautiful lines, from Guillerme and Chambron's signature tapered legs to the armrests, which are carved from light oak with the utmost care. This armchair model is made with attention to detail and extremely comfortable.
This version of the 'Fumay' model with armrests is distinguished by interesting curves and the highest craftmanship, characteristic of the Guillerme & Chambron duo.
The genius of the project lies in the details and uniqueness of the structure, such as stretchers between the legs placed at different heights in the front and on the sides.
The elegant look is complemented by upholstered seats made of a premium light linen and wool blend fabric, which perfectly matches the color of oiled oak.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium light fabric, a blend of wool and linen.
At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pamplona Dining Chair by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, Italy, 1965, Set of 6
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Pamplona dining chair by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, Italy, 1965, is a beautiful piece of furniture that blends comfort, sty...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet No. 14 bentwood and cane cafe chairs. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Sold individually $550 each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 14
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of fourteen.
High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather upholstery wrapped ove...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1970s Italian Style Renato Zevi Design Cognac Leather And Brass Set of 6 Chairs
By Renato Zevi
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1970s Italian Renato Zevi Design Leather And Brass Set of 6 Chairs composed of a brass structure adorned with cognac leather back and seat. Beautiful patina and comfortable!
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Erwine and Estelle Laverne Champagne Chairs, for Homes Nouvelles 1957
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Rare pair of green "Champagne" chairs designed in 1957 by Estelle & Erwin Laverne for Formes Nouvelles Italy
Made of green molded plexiglass on a polished aluminum base, with a white...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Swiveling Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sweet early Wormley modern design makes a perfect vanity or desk chair. The fully upholstered seat swivels over dark stained mahogany legs joined by dowel stretches, with capped...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Set of 2 Chairs or Benches in Teak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian benches or chairs.
They are made in the 1960s.
Teak wooden seating with a black metal structure.
We work with professional packers and shippers, we...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Oak Chair Produced in 1975
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage dining chair produced in oak wood. Label shows that the chair was produced in 1975. beautiful details and design feat...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Hill House chair in the style of Mackintosh for Cassina, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was made in the style of the Hill House Chair, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, during the 1980's. Originally a furnishing accessory for one of Mackintos...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set / 12
By Bazzani, Aldo Jacober
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960
These 12 folding chairs are made of high-quality beechwood with a patinated finish and painted in a striking shade of red. They were designed by Aldo Jacober, a highly-respected midcentury designer, for Alberto Bazzani in Italy in 1960. Jacober was known for creating elegant and functional furniture, and these chairs are no exception. They have a simple yet stylish design that is both beautiful and enduring, making them an ideal addition to any home. The folding design makes them practical and easy to store when not in use, which is perfect for smaller living spaces or outdoor settings. These chairs are a valuable investment for vintage furniture collectors or those who appreciate midcentury design. They are built to last for generations, making them an eco-friendly choice. Despite showing signs of wear, they remain in excellent condition, and their unique history adds to their character and interest. You can use them in elegant living rooms, dining rooms, or gardens. We have two sets of twelve chairs available, so don't miss the opportunity to bring the beauty and functionality of midcentury design into your home with these red-painted beechwood folding chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines.
The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather,
and are featured in the book " CLA...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Ironica Chair by Ton in Oak Wood, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and iconic chair produced in the mid-century modern design era. Produced by TOn as model named Ironica. The chair is timeless and still produced to this day. The Ironica ch...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Set of Four René Herbst "Sandows" Bauhaus Chairs, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Rene Herbst was a French industrial designer and one of the pioneers of modern furniture design. Designed in the 1920s, Herbst created a series of innovative chairs produced for Form...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and bamboo side chairs or lounge chairs. They have a classic X-form leg structure and are constructed using rattan slatting arranged...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
PK 9 dining chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated, black leather with steel frame. circa 1960s Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of ten.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with tw...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen.
It’s an early edition in good condition.
Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of ten.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and blue striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Eero Saarinen 'Finnish-American, 1910-1961' "Grasshopper" Chair, Knoll Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent example of Eero Saarinen's (Finnish-American, 1910-1961) "Grasshopper" Chair designed for Knoll Associates, USA, 1946.
Newly reupholstered in an Italian Alpaca/Wool/Li...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of twelve.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Bamboo Chairs by Lyda Levi, 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning bamboo chairs designed by Lyda Levi in 1970 ca.
The chairs can be paired with the whole set including two sofas, a set of 10 chairs, one large coffee table, two armchairs ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather and Steel Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern brown leather and steel chairs, 1960s
Pair of chairs with curved resin shell, upholstered in original brown leather of the time, base made up of four spok...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Beige Bouclé and Wood Dining Chairs, Europe, 1960s, Set of Six
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique chairs manufactured in Poland in the 1960s, designed by Rajmund Halas.
The upholstery is made of pleasant to touch bouclé textile. It is high quality and durable italian f...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Two '2' Mid Century Cantilever Chairs by Roche Bobois, France, c. 1970's
By Roche Bobois
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This luxurious set of cantilever chairs by Roche Bobois are equal parts style and comfort. Ideal for studio or office set...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paolo Buffa Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Set of six elegant dining chairs in walnut with nice carved back and upholsterd seat.
Manifactured by Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's.
Bibl. Mobili di ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ico Parisi for MIM Wooden Dining Chair Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
This chair was designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by M.I.M. Rome in the 1950s. The combination of green upholstery and wood creates a balanced design. With manufacturer's label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are in oak and Danish rope, with a warm and cool patina which makes them totally diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original condition. Incredible tone and patina.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Dorothy draper outdoor wrought ion garden chairs
A Pair of Peacock style garden chairs available now and ready to ship. Pierced Metal Filagree Seat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Wood and Rattan Chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four wood and rattan chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980.
Unknow manufacturer.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Set of Six Mid Century Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Renato Venturi for Mim Wooden Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Chairs in wood and boucle fabric by Renato Venturi who designed these extraordinary chairs for MIM Rome in 1960s Italy. These fantastic chairs have a solid wood frame and beautifully...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4 x Castelli DSC 106 by Giancarlo Piretti Italy 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a stylish and practical set of dining chairs that offer both comfort and functionality? Look no further than the Castelli DSC 106 by Gianc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. 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. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.
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