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
Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s.
Unconventional lounge chair that features an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togeth...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, pair of lounge chairs, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s
Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chairs that deserve a prominent place in one's interior. The construction is based o...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Gerrit Rietveld and J. Tricht Long Sofa
By J. Tricht, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerrit Rietveld and interior designer J. Tricht, bench, faux-leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1965.
This bench was originally designed as a 'hall bench' for a local bank in Dedemsva...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of dining chairs model 'Fumay', oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped chairs in oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Kush & Co, chair, leather and beech, Switzerland, 1971.
This chair is designed by Bruno Rey for Kush & Co in 1971. Its appearance is beautiful and playful, and another...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann 'Constanze' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, 'Constanze' daybed or sofa, cognac leather, metal, wood, Austria, 1960s.
This beautiful sofa designed by architect Johannes Spalt, is typical for Mid-C...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, pair of dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for German...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s.
This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luigi C. Dominioni for Azucena Pair of Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Italy, 1960s
This rare pair of cubist lounge chairs executed in brown leather are designed by Luigi Cacc...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Victor Wilkins for G Plan Set of 'Fresco' Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan, set of six dining chairs, model 'Fresco', faux leather, teak, United Kingdom, 1967
Set of eight dining chairs, des...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Börje Johanson Barstool in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, barstool as part of 'Johanson Jupiter Collection', metal, leatherette, Sweden, 1970s.
Highly comfortable high barstool in red velvet upholstery. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Pair of Two-Seater Elements
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, chrome, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex. The sofa consists ou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, ash, cane, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This elegant armchair features a warm ash wooden frame. Especially the stately high backrest makes this piece of furniture very remarkab...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Edward Wormley for Mobilier Universel Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar executed by Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes, set of six armchairs, lacquered black wood and fabric, Belgium, 1960s.
This set of six grand armchairs is exe...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s.
This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964
The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in th...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Biosca Brutalist Spanish Dining Chairs in Leather and Oak
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, set of six chairs, leather, oak, brass, Spain, 1960s
Sturdy chairs manufactured by the Spanish Biosca. These chairs are made from oak and have cognac leather seatings. The ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding set of eight geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chair, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The th...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Spanish Lounge Chair in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate club chair with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beauti...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971.
This stunning black sofa was designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll. The frame of this sofa is made out of b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pieter De Bruyne Four Seat Sofa in Wool and Padouk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pieter de Bruyne four seat sofa, padouk, wool, Belgium, 1960s
Spacious and powerful sofa designed by Belgian designer Pieter de Bruyne. This sofa is made mainly in padouk, the prefe...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Padouk
Vico Magistretti for De Padova 'Davis' Sofa in Camel Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova, ‘Davis’ sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1977
This distinctive sofa is designed by the innovative and renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Pair of Armchairs in Wicker Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, pair of armchairs, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s
Pair of armchairs designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and bac...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968.
Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather by the Swiss ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Wilkhahn German Sofa in Brown Leather with Metal Frame
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, sofa, leather, chrome-plated metal, Germany, 1960s
This sleek modern sofa is produced by Wilkhahn and features a solid construction with a striking juxtaposition of shapes...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron 'Jose' Lounge Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of easy chairs model ‘Jose’, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Characteristic armchair by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. While the fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s
Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Italian Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, teak, faux leather, Italy, 1940s
A splendid set of dining chairs originating from Italy during the 1940s. Admired for its intrinsic form and masterful craf...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1970s
These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature characteristic differences. Whe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular coated steel, The Netherlands, 1950s
A modernist slipper chair designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & C...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, straw, ash, France, 1960s
This pair of side chairs features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindrical thick legs that are connected to each other with e...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
RB Rossana Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash
By RB Rossana
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RB Rossana, set of six dining chairs, ash, cane, Italy, 1960s.
Italian furniture company designed these chairs, featuring a streamlined design with an open construction. The backres...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats
By Metz & Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Metz & Co, set of five bar stools, cane, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Set of five modern bar stools manufactured by the well-known Dutch manufacturer of design furn...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s
An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can use it as an ottoman / footstool for your easy chair or as a stool to...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s
Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s, featuring a delicate, sculptural frame with gracious forms. Wits its splendid curv...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
12 Brass & Mohair Campanula Chairs by Pagani (Partner of Gio Ponti) Arflex 1952
By Arflex, Carlo Pagani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing set of eight restored 'Campanula' dining chairs designed by Italian architect Carlo Pagani (architectural partner of both Gio Ponti and Lina Bo Bardi) for Arflex, Italy in 19...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Lounge Chair in Beige Suede and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair, model '915', nickel-plated steel, suede, Italy, 1969
Elegant, tubular lounge chair designed by Carlo de Carli (1910-1999) in the sixties and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell AB, 'Merkur' ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
This rectangular shaped ottoman by Arne Norell features a comfortable cushion with tufted details. The brown...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Angular Sofa in Oak and Beige Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, curved sofa, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s.
This sculptural carved oak sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, set of six dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for Ger...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. This one is no exception. On a low base of a thic...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, leather France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s.
This wonderful ‘S38A’ bench is designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on the wood of t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Elegant Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s
This lovely set of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Ocher Yellow Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, American walnut, fabric, United States, 1960s.
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a solid construction, featuring cl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franz Sartori for Flexform Pair of Armchairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, pair of lounge chairs, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965.
This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, model 'Gregoire', burgundy red fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Guillerme and Chambron. These ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Pair of Chairs in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard, pair of armchairs, leatherette, aluminum, United States, 1960s.
These stylized armchairs were designed by Herbert Saiger in the 1960s. Originally...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Guillerme & Chambron Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of eight dining chairs, oak, reupholstered in mohair, France, 1960s
This rare set of armchairs is designed by by the French designer duo J...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, lacquered wood, rope, Italy, 1950s
This Italian chair embodies a strong and angular frame, while also offering a spacious feel due to the open design and warm col...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. Th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Waldemar Rothe for Rosenthal 'Relaxer I' Hammock
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Waldemar Rothe for Rosenthal, 'Relaxer I' hammock, beech, fabric, rope, iron, Germany, 1974
For a calm day off or a break in-between, this wonderful hammock by Waldemar Rothe will e...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
De Sede 'S231' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, set of lounge chair and ottoman, model ''S231'', brown cognac leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely chair by De Sede is based on a solid construction...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Twelve Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of twelve dining chairs, beech, France, 1960s
This set of subtle and modest dining chairs are executed in stained beec...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, model '3LC', chrome-plated steel, coated steel, leather United States, 1952
William Kata...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chairs, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s
Pair of modernist easy chairs designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co....
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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