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
High Back Supporto Chair by Frederick Scott
By Frederick Scott, Hille
Located in Dronten, NL
The high back Supporto desk chair, winner of many awards. In 1991 the International Federation of Architects voted the Supporto chair "the chair that most influenced modern office seating".
It is one of the first office chairs to be designed to strict ergonomic principles. This high back Supporto chair comes with arms die cast polished aluminum frame and five star bases with castors. Red fabric upholstery.
The seat height is adjustable via a pneumatic safety spring. The back is adjustable for rake and can be locked in any position. Designed for Hille by Frederick Scott.
Original brochure included.
Frederick Scott (14 July 1942 – 31 January 2001) was a British designer who was best known for creating this Hille Supporto...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Cruège Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cruège, pair of dining chairs, oak, straw, France, 1950s
Sculptural set of dining chairs by French designer and architect Pierre Cruège (1913-2003) that combines a modernist ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair for Swedese 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Korduda Sofa for Holly Hunt in Emerald Green Velvet 2022
Located in New York, NY
One of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Vladimir Kagan was in a class by himself. After graduating Columbia University where he studied architecture, Kagan worked...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Oak Barstools with Rush Seats in Style of George Nakashima
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Four Oak Barstools with Rush Seats in Style of George Nakashima
We have a fifth stool available, the listed price is for 4 stools.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Set of Four 'Dordogne' Dining Chairs in Teak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou, set of four dining chairs, straw, stained teak, France, 1950s
Set of four dining chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou in the...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Teak
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Pair of Lounge Chairs in Chenille
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, pair of 'Sir' easy chairs, model 'P73', wood, reupholstered in 'Marabou' chenille by Dedar Milano, Italy, design/production 1966
Eugenio Gerli's design, mod...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of Red Heart Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra, Great Condition.
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of red Verner Panton Cone Shaped Heart Chairs. Authentic production by Vitra in 2000 (See label in photos). These appear to be unused, or at a the most, hardly used. There ar...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen & Cado
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Danish Modern folding safari chairs (Model MK-16) designed by Mogens Koch in 1932, one manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen and the other by Cado. Made in natural beech wood and br...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful set of vintage patio lounge chairs by Woodard, a renowned brand in outdoor furniture. The set features a stationary chair and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern velvet and chrome sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This stunning velvet and chrome sofa boasts a magnificent blue velvet u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Italian Cubic Lounge Chair in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy, 1970s
A distinctive Italian-made armchair that exudes sturdiness, characterized by its robust and substantial silhouette with distinct sha...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of Stools by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Vintage Sabre Leg Stools, circa 1950s. Meticulously restored walnut frames exude warmth, while reupholstered cogna...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included. This set of Mid Century Modern is nothing less than spectacular.
This set of four Brazilian modern chairs, des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Lounge Charis in Sheepskin/Shearling and Stained Wood, Sweden, 1962
By Erik Worts
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderfully crafted chairs were made in Sweden 1962 and design by Erik Wörts. The chairs made in stained birch and sheepskin has been redone both in the wooden part as well...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A mod...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Percival Lafer MP-41 Brazilian Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960. Beautiful origin tufted leather.Measures 37" wide 32" deep 25" tall seat height 15...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Braz
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, Those Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s made in Brazil is nothing l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Winback Club Chairs in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Step back in time with our stunning set of vintage 1950s wingback club chairs, meticulously restored and reupholstered in rich cognac leather. These timeless pieces blend retro charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti by Otto Gerdau, made in Italy. Each chair features a high back, with six horizontal slats, woven natural paper ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair Two Tone Green Italian Lounge Chairs with Chrome Legs.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of two tone green / chartreuse Italian lounge chairs with chromed steel legs. Very stylish and comfortable. The upholstery is in very good condition with no tears, holes, odor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Baker Stool with African Upholstery by Michael Taylor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted sculptural wooden stool covered in a hand loomed African tribal fabric . Fitting nicely with the vibe of this satin black painted stool it is a superb quality exa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs, manner of Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen matched pair of Edward Wormley/ Dunbar Swivel Chairs, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid walnut tapered legs.
Chairs retain they're original finish,original fabric upholstery,
they're original Brass Dunbar labels on underside. as well as early label from Richard Plumer...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ficks Reed, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, dark-stained wood and white fabric sectional sofa.
Seat height 17”.
Module 1 measure 31" H x 32.5" W x 32.5" D
Module 2 measure 31" H x 25" W x 32.5" D
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant tailored lounge chair is one of the most famous designs by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, and perfectly reflects his understated brand of stripped-down modernism.
By reducing ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exclusive five-piece set of the iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France, represents the pinnacle of design and comfort. The set includes a t...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Maurice Pre 1 Office Chair, Midcentury, France, 1950s
By Maurice Pré
Located in New York, NY
1 Maurice pre wood office chair white boucle wool, midcentury, France, 1950s-1960s.
Beautiful sculptural Maurice prechair. Re-upholstered in a white boucle. Wood in lovely original...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960's
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Pine
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Unknown, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Mid-century Modern set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna wood & Beige Leather, made in Brasil in the 1950s is nothing le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
A Set Of 8 Oak & Leather Swedish Dinning Room Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 8 oak dinning room chairs completely and newly re upholstered in Rimini Cream by Futura leathers. A natural aniline leather with aged appearance. Brass studded and waxed leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin White Boucle Fiberglass Chair, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Wool Boucle and leather swivel fiberglass chair, France, 1970s.
Super stylish and comfortable boucle white and brown leather fiberglass swivel chair...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Fiberglass
Three Carl-Axel Acking Bentwood Chairs for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors
Located in Belmont, MA
Three Carl-Axel Acking (1910-2001) for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors Bentwood Side Chairs, Sweden, c. 1950, designed c.1944, beech, oak, laminated plywood, stackable, with manuf...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vladimir Kagan Chanel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, US
These wonderful chairs not only swivel but they rock as well. They are very comfortable and show nicely in new ivory colored luxurious Boucle. They rest on a round plinth base bearin...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, lounge chair, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, 1960
These organically shaped lounge chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame with a ge...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
HUGE 1968 QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH BACK SESSIONS HOUSE JUDGES LEATHER ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning super rare and highly collectable original 1968 Queen Elizabeth II high back Sessions House Ju...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Pierre Guariche Lounge Chairs for Airborne, France 1960
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Guariche, manufactured by Airborne in France around 1960.Retains original Airborne label.. Hand delivery avail to New York City o...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 'Blade Arm' Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: an ultra-rare set of "Blade Arm" lounge chairs designed by the incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This iconic armchair set has bee...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Trunk or Side Bench
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, trunk / side bench / side table, oak, Italy, 1980s
A stunning case piece designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi, executed in oak and glass. Rivad...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Glass, Oak
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet.
It’s in good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Low Back Danish Modern Lounge Easy Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Nail Heads and Teak Legs and Paws.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Oxford' high backed desk chair, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production.
The original version of the 'Oxfo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Danish Oak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful Danish chairs from the 1960s.
Erik Buch is known for his very stable and comfortable chairs.
This set consisting of 4 chairs is a highlight for every apartm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Danish Modern Sofa in Faux Black Leather Attributed to Georg Thams
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury Danish modern sofa in faux black leather attributed to Georg Thams for Vejen Mobelfabrik A/S, circa 1970s. Amazing quality of...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Set of Six Teak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Marked with original label IMHA.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak high back frames.
Seats are re-upholster...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Dutch Pair of Rustic Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, pine, The Netherlands, 1950s
These chairs of Dutch origin are constructed with great skill, and embody a rustic yet very modern feel. The sturdy frame consists of...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Jens Risom Set of Ten ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Walnut and Black Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom, set of ten 'Playboy' armchairs, model 'C140’, walnut, faux leather, United States, design 1958, production 1960s
The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom owe the...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sheriff Pelle Poltrona Molecola e Ottomano di Sergio Rodrigues Brasile 1950
Located in Lucca, IT
Sheriff Set in Pelle di Poltrona Moleca e Ottomana design Sergio Rodrigues 1950Struttura in legno rivestimento in pelle color cognac. Poltrona origina...
Category
1850s Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Dia Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of 6 Milo Baughman for Dia Dining chairs in New upholstery. Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Dining Chairs with new Velvet upholstery. Wonderful Chippendale style in Chrome - Tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Theo Ruth Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, easy chair, model 115, metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1958
An iconic easy chair with a sleek metal base, expertly designed by the Dutch designer Theo Ruth ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen.
Very comfortable and sturdy set of 2 lounge chairs, that can also be u...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Stackable Bentwood and Metal Dining Chairs by Braun Lockenaus
Located in Zagreb, HR
An example of Mid-century modern production and craftsmanship, the chair features a bent plywood seat and backrest with a glossy natural wood finish, highlighting the grain patterns....
Category
1990s Austrian 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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