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
Antoni de Moragas Armchair and Footstool by Santa & Cole
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair and Footstool designed by Antoni de Moragas
Manufactured by Santa & Cole, Spain in 1997.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
2 Design Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Teak from Denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Massive teak lounge chais in great condition with no smell or odur. The chairs have a beautiful size and will add elegance to every modern home.
Small patina on the massive wooden f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set 3 Florence Knoll Slipper Chairs (3-seat sofa) . Classic Mid Century Modern
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 3 Florence Knoll Slipper /LOUNGE Chairs ,, Can also be used as a 2 seat sofa with one chair or a 3 seat sofa. Classic Mid Century Modern Design, Retain original fabric, Age appr...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Model 78 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller - Set of 6
Located in Raleigh, NC
Set of six Model 78 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller. Made circa 1960s, Denmark. This sought after set is made from high quality Danish teak wood. The scul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Jens Risom Floating Sofa, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Raleigh, NC
Danish modern design at its finest. New leather to this floating sofa by Jens Risom. Dating to the 1960s with beautiful sculpted lines and walnut base.
70" wide, 29" deep, 29" hig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
2-seater leather sofa mod. Sapporo by Mobil Girgi Italia, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Two-seater burgundy/antique leather sofa Sapporo model produced by MOBILGIRGI (Italy) in 1970s.
Comfortable in the seat as it appears in the photo.
Soft, elegant and cozy, thanks to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage DIA Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of Eight
Located in Raleigh, NC
Set of eight dining chairs designed and manufactured by Design Institute of America or DIA, circa 1970s. Sturdy chrome frames that are perfect for dining or could even work as accent...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair, reupholstered with Spinneybeck Leather.
High quality structure and mechanisms, tilt swivels and is adjustable, Label on underside Metal "D" Dunb...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Börje Johanson Set of Three Barstools in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, set of three barstools as part of 'Johanson Jupiter Collection', metal, leatherette, Sweden, 1970s.
Highly comfortable high barstools in black le...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Century Old Teak Wood Log Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed ancient teak log bench. The log is fourteen inches thick and floats two inches off the floor on minimalist hand carved legs inset into the wood. We added a natur...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs, A Pair in Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-century modern design, and are updated with "Tiger Beat" upholste...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
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
Set of Four Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, fabric, coated steel, wood, Italy, 1960s
These Italian-designed armchairs are characterized by their striking sculptural silhouette, featuring sculpted li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Comfortable 1980's Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
By Steiner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Comfortable & Classic 'Pillow' Modular sofa made by Steiner Paris
Marked all over with Steiner and retaining its original upholstery (covers) from the 1980's
The fabric colors have ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Down
Oak and Leather Morro Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro dining chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is de...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Ash & White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of eight dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonder...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wond...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of four 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962
This stunning set of four Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork mast...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S45' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of four 'S45' or 'Chlacc' dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1979
These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, kn...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1965.
Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Franz Sartori for Flexform Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, lounge chair, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965.
This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a testament ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s.
T...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Giulio Moscatelli Armchair in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, armchair, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950
This armchair by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave car...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chair in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chair, model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pierre Cardin Lounge Chair in Champagne Gold Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, easy chair, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s
This lounge chair is designed by the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). Pierre Car...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Reupholstered in grey-white-black soft textured fabric
The lounge chair has storage under the seat.
We offer fa...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polystyrene
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s.
This lounge chair originates from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the bas...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
A pair of Mid-Century beech armchairs with outswept arms
Located in London, GB
A pair of Mid-Century beech armchairs with outswept upholstered arms recently professionally reupholstered.Seat Height: 44 cm Arm Height: 55 cm
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Ligne Roset Togo Fireside Chair in Purple by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boston, MA
Ligne Roset Togo Fireside chair by Michel Ducaroy in original thick purple linen fabric, circa 2000s. Whimsical design and unique form ...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Early Pierre Chapo Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14A', solid elm, France, circa 1960
The elm bench is an exquisite creation designed by the renowned French designer, Pierre Chapo. Its rectangular top s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Dining Room Chairs Wicker Fabric Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italy 1980s Set of 4
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 dining or garden chairs produced in Italy in the 1980s by the Vivai del Sud company. Each single chair is made of wicker with a padded seat and upholstered in a light patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Set of Four Sculpted Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1960s
Sculpted dining chairs in expressively grained pine. Multiple features characterize the sculpted look of this set of twelve chai...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Ottomans in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio ottomans, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
This 'Sculptura' ottoman is designed by Russell Woodard. The stool features an in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Pair of modest Dutch dining chairs. These modern chairs resemble the style of the designs by the British furniture manufacturer Ercol....
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Italian Pair of Angular Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, Pierre Frey 'Georges' velvet upholstery, coated metal, Italy, ca. 1950.
This set of angular lounge chairs is both voluptuous and grand as they are comfortable. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975/1979
Pair of cubic ‘Artona’ lounge chairs by Italian designer couple Afra and Tob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s.
The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Beech
Pair of Sculpted Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1960s
Sculpted dining chairs in expressively grained pine. Multiple features characterize the sculpte...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
I.P.E. Pair of 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chairs in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs, model 'Corolla', fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
A striking design that will add a vibrant allure to your room and intensifies the experienc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chair, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This very sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Chapo 'S01' Stools in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, stools, model 'S01A', solid elm, France, design 1962
This set of modernized farm stools have a robust and rustic character and showcases the characteristics of Pierre ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa by France & Sons truly unique. Please confirm item location...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Customizable Pair Of Lounge Chairs from Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Customizable Pair Of Lounge Chairs from Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Lounge chairs have been reupholstered in white soft fabric.
We offer fabric customization upon request.
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set.
Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wool, Mohair
Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Sofa in Black Uphosltery and Imbuia Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' sofa, faux leather, imbuia wood, Brazil, 1960s
Comfortable and large sofa by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodriques. This sofa breaths the characteristics o...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Imbuia
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Daybed in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Production, daybed model 'Locus Solus', chrome-plated steel, Larsen fabric, Italy, 1964
This daybed by Gae Aulenti is part of the 'Locus Solus' series cr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set Of 6, Dining Chairs "Hearts" by H&J Kurmanowicz, 1950s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Set of 6 Mid-Century "Hearts" chairs designed by Helena & Jerzy Kurmanowicz, manufactured in Fabryki Mebli Radom, Poland 1950's.
In 1959 this chairs' design won the first prize in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Set of Table with Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of dining table with set of six dining chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s
This French dining room set is designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. This lovely se...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Sol Bloom Patio 'Scoop' Chair with Table in Black Steel Mesh
By Sol Bloom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sol Bloom for New Dimensions Furniture, 'Scoop' patio chair with catch-all table, wrought iron, steel mesh, United States, 1950
This high back patio or garden chair designed by Sol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Stained Wood & Beige Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s
Everything about this pair of chairs is elegantly round. The back-/armrest echoes the base in the same semicircular, open form. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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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