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 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
Three modular fabric armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of 3 1970s modular fabric armchairs with low steel feet.
Perfect for waiting rooms, living rooms or large halls furnished in any style from antique to modern.
They show normal ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Carlo de Carli for Sormani Pair of 'PIPA' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Sormani, pair of 'PIPA' lounge chairs, wood, metal and leather, Italy, circa 1963.
A pair of 'PIPA' lounge chairs, designed by the Italian Carlo de Carli in circa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Pair of elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the open ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950
This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Dining Chair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, teak, fabric, Europe, 1960s.
Stunning dining chair made in Europe in the 1960s featuring a striking backrest. The model is angular and modest as it is build up in mai...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, set of six dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussie" Moonlight by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s
Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in off-white ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Italian Sculptural Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, walnut, fabric: Dedar Belsuede col.8 pierre d'argent, Italy, 1960s
These Italian chairs embody a dynamic appearance that, for instance, comes forward in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s
Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Straw
Pair of Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of cantilever dining chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, The Netherlands, 1960s
Streamlined pair of cantilever chairs, a design that ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
De Sede 'DS-31' Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of lounge chairs model 'DS-31', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s
A design by De Sede that features a simple yet stately construction. A comfortable sit...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
‘Bullhorn’ Armchair in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Bullhorn’ dining chair, teak, leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s
This dining chair from Dutch origin owes its name to the armrests that are based on the shape of a bull horn. The ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the o...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giotto Stoppino, desk and armchair, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Playful combination of a desk and armchair designed by Italian architect Giotto ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorat...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of eight dining chairs, model '330', leather, walnut, Italy, 1969
Wonderful set of dining chairs in black leather upholstery and walnut wood by Itali...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Low Hunting Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hunting lounge chair with ottoman, oak, rope, fabric, Germany, 1960s
This relaxing chair shows a minimal design combined with great woodworking. An open character is created by the ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Rope
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' living room set three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa, and cabinet, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964.
Captivating lounge ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, oak, straw, Italy, 1970s
An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black saddle leather upholstery and a l...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Jens Risom Original Pair of Side Chairs for Walter Knoll, Circa 1940's
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Knoll side chairs by designer Jens Risom. Circa 1940's.
In original condition, with wear shown throughout and near the bottom of the legs. The chairs have been lightl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, elm, France, design 1979
This 'S45' dining chair, also known as the 'Chlacc' chair is designed by Pierre Chapo. These chairs are e...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Denis' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Denis', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This ‘Denis’ lounge chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Cha...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992)
A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism Joaquim Tenreiro. With their slim...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, 'Cushion' lounge chair and ottoman, American black walnut, reupholstered in Pierre Frey “Chupa” Vegetale, United States, 1962
This quintessen...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Green fabric armchair with wooden feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage armchair upholstered in forest green fabric, Italian production 1970s.
Removable seat and back cushions, it also has very comfortable armrests for relaxing moments in the of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s.
The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Børge Mogensen for Federicia Hunting Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Federicia model 'Hunting Chair', Sweden, 1960s
Hunting chair, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1950 for the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition. The theme of the exhibiti...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, fabric, chrome Italy, 1968
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arfl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ armchair is a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Grand Repos' lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair in White Chenille
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair, model '1705', steel, reupholstered in chenille "Per Inciso" Perla by Dedar, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic white...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Modular Sofa in Chrome and Dotted Grey Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, chrome, metal, Italy, 1970s
Beautiful Italian sectional sofa with an eccentric choice of fabric. This stunning piece truly is a reflection of 1970s design. The...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six '121' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, set of six dining chairs model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, design 1965
Set of six dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and A...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Studio Tecnico for Mobilquattro 'Delta 699' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio Tecnico for Mobilquattro, ‘Delta 699’ lounge chairs, velvet, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s
The 'Delta 699' chairs, crafted by Studio Tecnico and G.G. Biemme for Mobilquattro, stan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s
This armchair presents a striking array of ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chair in Purple Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, 'Grand Repos' lounge chair, oak, reupholstered in velvet, France, 1960s.
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, from wh...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Tito Agnoli for Arflex Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, two seat sofa, model '9000', patinated leather, wood, Italy, 1969
This design is characterized by a cubic outer frame that provides a visually interesting co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Oscar Niemeyer Exceptional Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, Hotel SESC, Brazil 1990
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
A rare, three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC Hotel Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro; in Brazilian rosewood with black leather cushions. A model of...
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Dutch Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Modest set of six dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backseat. The dark green leatherette ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s
An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Dimitri Omersa Rhino Footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimitri Omersa design leather Rhino footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch.
The best condition example available on the market today and the competitively ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, design 1972
Sofa designed by Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of six dining chairs, stained ash, white fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. W...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Pieces online at our 1stDibs Store Front. Our Vintage Wrought I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Chair with Burgundy Glossed Frame
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, ‘Pamplona’ armchair, leather, ashwood, metal, Italy, 1960s.
Iconic 'Pamplona' armchair designed by Augusto Savini in high gloss red burgundy wood and beige...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, wool "Fuse" Raf Simons by Kvadrat, aluminum, Italy, 1970s
These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature char...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Phillip Lloyd Powell Pair of 'New Hope' Lounge Chairs in American Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Philip Lloyd Powell, lounge chairs ‘New Hope’, walnut, reupholstered in "Astara" Vert by Pierre Frey, United States, 1960s
Often described as a “Mid-Century Modernist”, American des...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair in Cane and Lacquered Black Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, cane, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s
Splendid lounge chair crafted in cane and a black lacquered metal frame. This piece epitomizes the essence of elegance, sophistica...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Pair of 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, pair of 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1965
Pamplona armchairs with black lacquered wooden framework and off-white seat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Corner Sofa in Elm and White Boucle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, elm, boucle fabric, Europe, 1960s
Corner sofa with classical elements, made in Europe in the 1960s. Crafted from elm wood, this sofa embodies both strength and grace. I...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
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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