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
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Four Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of four dining chairs model 330, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s.
This magnificent set of dining chairs by the renowned Italian designer Silvio Coppola...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate woodc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Eight 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
Walnut, Leather
Luciano Frigerio 'Rancero' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio, 'Rancero' lounge chair with ottoman, alcantara, wood, metal, Italy, 1970s
Crafted by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s, this monumental lounge chair a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo Stool 'S13A' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, stool, model 'S31A', solid elm, France, circa 1974
This S31A stool is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s.
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, lacquered beech, Larsen fabric, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico M...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Roberto Menghi for Arflex Pair of ‘Hall’ Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Menghi for Arflex, pair of ‘Hall’ lounge chairs, metal, leather, Italy, 1958
In 1958, Roberto Menghi designs an interesting series of armchairs and sofas for Arflex. The des...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1950’s Walnut and Green Velvet Low Profile Chairs - a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Charleston, SC
These fabulous chairs have been previously reupholstered in a Kelly green performance velvet. The chair’s arms and the top of the back are accentuated with walnut and have a walnut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Margherita model armchairs with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, goose down cushions.
The velvet is original from the period b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel Set of Four 'Badminton' Chair in Black Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel, 'Badminton' chairs, steel, leather, wood, Denmark, design 1958, production 1960s.
This set of five chairs by Nanna Ditzel and Jørgen Ditzel were designed in 1958, orig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Giuseppe Rivadossi Monumental Bench in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi bench, pine, wood, Italy, 1970s
In the world of great design, this bench made by Giuseppe Rivadossi emerges as an exemplar of bespoke craftsmanship, crafted for a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., lounge chair model 'Corolla', velvet, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1970s
A striking design that will add a vibrant allure to your room and intensifies the experience of relax...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Rare 'Bridge Marius' Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Marius' armchairs, oak, fabric 'Suzon' Crème by Pierre Frey, France, 1960s
The Bridge Marius armchairs, crafted by the design...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in White Boucle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in white boucle, wood, United States, 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa (1952) is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'F-444' Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, F-444 easy chair, metal and cognac leather, the Netherlands, circa 1962.
This cognac leather F-444 chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 196...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of six dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonderfu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s
This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and three regular element...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' living room set, four-seat sofa, three-seat sofa, two two-seat sofas, cabinets, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair with ottoman, model MP-211, hardwood, leather, Brazil, 1974
Bulky and volominous lounge chair with pouf by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. This chair...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chair in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s
This lounge chair strongly reminds of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature characteristic differences. Whereas ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-chair, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Luciano Frigerio 'Rancero' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio, 'Rancero' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, wood, metal, Italy, 1970s
Crafted by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s, this monumental lounge chair and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Couch for Cassina in Freshly Upholstered Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Doesnt get cooler and comfier than this sofa.
We have 2 gorgeous Soriana sofas available. Both have been reupholstered in soft new cognac Italian leather. The metal detail on the sofas make it a stand out. It is also a very comfortable seat.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina this Soriana 3...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of six dining chairs, model '330', red brown faux leather, walnut, Italy, 1969
Wonderful set of dining chairs in brown with a red hue leatherette and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble
12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard
Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Paper
Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Take a look at this vintage three-piece wrought iron patio furniture set by Salterini, that is perfect for outdoor lounging and entertaining. The 3 tables create an generously sized ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dutch Metal and Rattan Bar Stool Dirk Van Sliedregt 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Elegance and functionality intertwine in the intricate rattan weave of these bar stools. The natural warmth and texture of the rattan material not only exude a sense of charm but als...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Augusto Savini Pair of 'Pamplona' Armchairs in Ash and Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, pair of 'Pamplona' dining room chairs , ebonized ashwood, pink fabric, Italy, design 1965
Iconic 'Pamplona' armchairs in black lacquered ash and soft pink ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair Model 'PD30' in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model 'PD30', black leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
The designer of this chair, Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) is known for his distinctive designs feature...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Antonín Šuman for TON Bench in Bentwood and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonín Šuman for TON, bench, bentwood, fabric upholstery, Czech Republic, 1977
Admirable bench designed by Antonín Šuman and manufactured by TON in the 1970s. The bench features a ...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Niels Otto Møller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller, set of four dining chairs, model 78, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s.
A beautiful dining set designed by Danish Niels Otto Møller. Carved from the rich, lustrous gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six 'Raphaël' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, model 'Raphaël', dark stained oak, fabric upholstery, France, 1960s
This set of dining chairs shows the typical tra...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eero Aarnio for Laukaan Puu Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Aarnio for Laukaan Puu, set of six dining chairs, solid pine, Finland, 1960s.
This set of six dining chairs are designed by Eero Aarnio for Finnish manufacturer Laukaan Puu. Th...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Guillerme & Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid-Repos', oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Mid Repos' lounge chair in solid oak with t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Italia Large 'Carrera' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi for BBB, sectional sofa 'Carrara', fabric, Italy 1969.
Large modular curved sofa, consisting of three corner...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Danish Vintage Leather Matador Armchairs by Aage Christiansen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Danish vintage leather “Matador” armchairs by Aage Christiansen. They were made in Denmark and date from the 1960-70’s.
The quali...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950.
This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma Modular Sofa in Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, modular sofa, velvet, metal, polyester, Italy, 1950s.
This versatile lounge set by Luigi Pellegrin consists of one regular element and two corner elements. A highly versatile piece of furniture that allows you to create different compositions. The construction of the base is what makes this sofa so unique and visually convincing, as it is based on trapezoid planes that together form a hourglass, yet sharp and angular in its execution. The sofa is executed in red velvet that has a soft, bright surface.
MIM Roma was founded by Ico Parisi (1916-1996) with the intention of integrating visual arts with furniture design. Parisi functioned both as designer and creative director and he collaborated with new visionary designers such as Luigi Pellegrin (1925-2001). MIM produced furniture that incorporated new innovations and materials and became a big player...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Brown Jordan Iron Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
Take a look at this set of Vintage Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs made by Brown Jordan, a renowned maker of wrought iron furniture. These heavy duty chairs are built to last and withstand weather conditions. Pairs perfectly with the 72" coordinating table, available and sold separately. Add some vintage charm to your deck, patio or garden, with this set of 6 Brown Jordan Wrought Iron...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Yrjö Kukkapuro Karuselli Lounge Chair in Leather & Light Blue Metallic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, glass fibre reinforced polyester, chrome-plated steel, leather, Finland, designed 1963-1965
Designed by Finnish artist Yrjö Kukka...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Dining Chair in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding geometric Italian dining chair. This chair combines a sculptural design that is simple, but very strong in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Augusto Savini for Pozzi 'Pamplona' Dining Chair
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chair, lacquered wood, white leather upholstery, aluminum, Italy, 1965.
Iconic 'Pamplona' armchair in lacquered wood and white leather up...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in Zak & Fox fabric, walnut, Italy, circa 1939.
This sensuous set of armchairs is desig...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s.
Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of six dining chairs features a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.
This eccentric sofa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dal Vera Pair of 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather
By Dal Vera
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dal Vera pair of 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, pair of dining chairs model 'Les Arcs', black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970
This well-constructed pai...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sleek Four-Seat Danish Sofa in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, metal, Denmark, 1960s.
This four-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothne...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
Italian dining chairs that have a strong resemblance to Augusto Savinis 'Pamplona' chair (1965) and Afra & Tobia Scarpa's...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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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