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
Home and garden four chairs iron 1950s Gio Ponti style
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lounge chairs casa e giardino style Gio Ponti in white painted metal Italian production mid 50's, the chairs are deliberately left with their antique patina.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 cognac leather and wood chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fiberglass, aluminum and black leather. Knoll sticker on underside of seat. Seat height 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century “Clio” Folding Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four unique “Clio” folding chairs by the legendary Italian designer Giorgio Cattelan, manufactured by Cidue in the 1970s. Uncommon chrome coloring on the frames and even more ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. NOS (new old Stock). This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Pire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With brown fabric and wool upholstery for Knoll.
These are from the 60's and have been reupholstere...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
1950s Molded Bent Plywood Chair Metal Base Eames Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1950s Molded Wood Chair after Eames Herman Miller Knoll
marvelous midcentury chair
Sculptural black Iron base
Features Molded Teak seat and back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Windsor Ercol Carver Chair Cc41 290 Model F182, 1940s 50s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Windsor Ercol Chair CC41 290, Model F182.
A rare very early Ercol Windsor chair, featuring the original quality stamp.
This early design is more ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Professionally restored to original specificat...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Chairs by Maison Regain for les Arcs, Set of 4, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four solid pine chairs by Maison Regain.
The seats consists of 4 wide slats, and the solid backrest is slightly curved.
Manufacturer : Maison Regain France, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Side Chair model No.18 by Charlotte Perriand rush chair French dining chair
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Side chair, model no. 19, by Charlotte Perriand, from ‘L’Équipement de la Maison’ series, designed 1939, produced circa 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood, Oak
Set of 4 Green Resin Kartell Model 4854 Chairs by Gae Aulenti, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your space with a rare and exceptional set of four Kartell Model 4854 Chairs, designed by the legendary Gae Aulenti in 1968. Crafted from green lacquered thick resin, these c...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Set of Four 1966 Collection Outdoor Chairs by Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
Originally designed by Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, these later productions of his classic 1966 outdoor chairs were produced by Richard Schultz Des...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of modern Scandinavian chairs, 1950 – 60’s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Danish chairs from Scandinavian modernism. A classic of modern design and fine execution. Their rosewood structure has magnificent contrasting veins, the seat padding as well...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander
1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
These upholstered armchairs were produced in Czechia, circa 1960. Upholstered with a fluffy white boucle, the slight recline and cushioned seat make for a comfortable posture. Contra...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s.
Dimensions:
Backrest height: 83.2 cm
Seat height: 47 cm
Width: 44 cm
Depth: 51 cm
The chairs have ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Dining Chairs "Golem" by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969.
Stunning set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1969. The unique frame of the chairs are made of black high lacquered wood and the seats have a black high quality leather upholstery. These chairs are very elegant in its graceful lines and at the same time they embody a linear simplicity.
The element that serves as the backrest is lightly profiled to adjust to the seated position. It is one of the very few cases in which the reference to the past is not through the recovery of anonymous types and models, as Magistretti was used to doing. He revisited this formal typology with the collection of Koube chairs designed for the Japanese brand...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s.
This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploratio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholst...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholst...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor dining experience with this set of 4 Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chairs. Featuring sleek lines and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Coming from a Milanese school, produced in approx. 1960.
Good condition, signs of scattered use.
Measurements i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Coastal Rattan & Wicker Low Legless or Zaisu Lounge Chairs Style Calif Asia
By Calif-Asia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century Coastal Island Rattan & wicker Low, Legless, or Japanese “Zaisu” lounge chairs in the style of Calif Asia, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, they have been restored, given a fresh coat of shellack, and the wicker has been repaired in a couple of spots by our experienced staff. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Shorty got low…low…low…low…low! Ha! Gotcha singing?? Well, you should be!!! Because this pair of Rattan & wicker low lounge chairs is something to SING ABOUT!!! They are comprised of marvelous low Rattan frames bearing stunning front cross stretchers and a rounded bent Rattan back support with a horizontal stretcher which not only assists in sturdiness, but also is a lovely, stylish detail!! All the joints and connections are Rattan wrapped and they feature wonderful wide wicker seats and backs! I mean… GORGEOUS!!! They are identified on the world wide web with a few different names such as “Legless Lounge Chairs” or the Japanese Zaisu, pronounced “Za-Isu,” or simply a low lounge beach style...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Coming from a Milanese school, produced in approx. 1960.
Good condition, signs of scattered use.
Measurements i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern French Side Chair, in Style of André Bloc
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern French side chair, in style of André Bloc.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
West German Plywood "Smile" Chair by Adam Stegner for Pagholz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Grin and chair it” with genuine vintage furniture! Conceived by Adam Stegner, a luminary of mid-century West German design, and produced by the prolific craftsmen of Pagholz Flötott...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Cab 413 Chair by Mario Bellini, Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A nice early black leather Cab 413 chair by Mario Bellini, Cassina, Italy, 1980s. Marked to underside. We have a matching chair available if you would like a pair. Fast shipping...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A superb rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. In original condition, with some wear, marks and signs of age and use to the wood rope. Fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of two.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Beech
Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded seat and back, in black plastic.
The round section chair legs are removable. The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Boucle 'Cesca' Style Chairs
Located in London, England
Cesca chairs, named after Marcel Breuer’s daughter, Francesca, are celebrated for their iconic modernist design. Featuring a sleek tubular steel frame and offering a choice between a...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, set of 5
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 5 canvas and wood chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Armchairs Pair by Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand.
Numbers engraved on the frame and labeled Cassina.
In cognac leather, chromed steel tube frame.
...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are in original condition with nice patina. The dark B...
Category
1940s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wood and leather set of 6 LP chairs designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and leather set of 6 LP stackable chairs designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Solid Pine Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Le Corbusier LC1 Black and Chrome Armchair Mid Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Le Corbusier LC1 armchair, an exemplar of Mid Century Modern design. This sleek piece showcases a harmonious blend of high-quality black leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set quattro Sedie 'Monk' Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni anni 70
Located in Milano, IT
Set di quattro sedie anni '70 modello 'Monk' con struttura in legno di faggio massello, seduta e schienali in cuoio color cognac. Buone condizioni generali, presentano qualche segno ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mario Bellini Cab Armchairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. This set of six armchairs ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wood and leather set of 6 LP chairs designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and leather set of 6 LP stackable chairs designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 8
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 8 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970’s DSC 106 desk chair by Giancario Piretti For Castelli
Located in London, Lambeth
Compact multi use chair desk with fold up table which
Store under well thought out design .
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in TOURS, FR
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, model 19
France, 1950
In original condition with patina
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
1980’s Rare Italian design high back chair from Bonaldo
By Bonaldo
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular steel frame with removable fabric cover dressed on the backrest. It also has a removabl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Giovanni Travasa Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs made in a beautiful combination of curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style armchairs are attributed to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Magnificent series of 6 dining chairs designed in curved solid elm, Circa 1980.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Magnificent series of 6 vintage chairs designed in curved solid elm, in the style of pierre chapo. Beautifully crafted, highlighting the finesse of the movement.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm, Bentwood
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 43cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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