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
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Style Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style lounge chairs, armchairs, club or slipper chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The chairs are composed of a delicate gilt...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
Munari Sofa and 2 Armchairs
By Bruno Munari
Located in Catania, IT
Living room consisting of a sofa and 2 armchairs, with elegant lines that reflect the classic Italian furniture of the 1950s, attributable to Bruno Munari.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen h...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting of great quality.
Completely refurbished with quality material and re-upholstered with pale grey - blue super - soft velvet. The easy-care velvet is of latest collection and washable.
With three buttons.
The brass tips have been polished.
Exceptional pair of luxury armchairs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Armchair by Viliam Chlebo for Kodreta Myjava, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of chrome, fabric
With aged patina, shows signs of use.
Original condition, fully polished.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Grey Munari Sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Italian Munari canape made during 1970's. New upholstery contrasting with a nice wood structure. The perfect touch for an unforgettable decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Studio Archotypo Rocking Chair c.1974
By Archotypo
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original studio handmade bent wood rocking chair. Impressed signature and date to underside of base.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy, dating from the ‘70s.
Made of solid wood, painted black and rush seat.
Fits perfect...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Lucite Mid Century Folding chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that extra seating for your dinner party. Fold ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
French Togo Sofa in Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963.
Initially commissioned for the Carimate Golf club near Milan, they were then produced for t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver painted feet and brass studded backrest. The special structure of the metal rod gives a c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury David Print White Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
A pair of Fauteuil Direction carvers by Jean Prouvé for VITRA
By Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
Elevate your dining experience with this pair of exquisite Fauteuil Direction carvers designed by Jean Prouvé for VITRA. Crafted in Switzerland, these chairs boast a stunning grey co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar Carts and Tea Carts, Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Vintage Tempestini Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern and late 20th Century.
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs
By Steven Chase 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs Commission, Reupholstered with cotton fabric, seat and back pillows down filled
Dimensions:
28.50" high
38.50" deep
40" wide...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton
Set of six Mario Bellini CAB 412 chairs by Cassina in tan leather- Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 412 Chairs in Luxurious Leather:
Elevate your living space with the epitome of Italian design and craftsmanship - the Mario Bellini Cassina CAB 412 chairs in sumptuous leather. These chairs are not just furniture; they are exquisite pieces of art that seamlessly blend form and function to create an unparalleled seating experience.
Designer: Mario Bellini
Manufacturer: Cassina
Model: Cab 412
Design period: 1977
Date of manufacturing: circa 1970-80
Size WDH in cm: 47x44x81 seat height 44,5 cm.
Material: Leather
Condition: Good / Signs of age and use / Wear along the edges
Price: On request
The Cassina 412...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Gerd Lange Farmer Series Chairs and Table
By Gerd Lange
Located in Weesp, NL
Farmer series chairs and table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger in the 1965.
8 pieces of wood, 4 square rods, 2 fabric panels. All built str...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Set of Five 50s-60s Bamboo Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Five Italian-made chairs with bamboo frame; available with red fabric seat covers. Good conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Bouclé Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Dark Brown Beechwood Bonanza Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Is is called Bonanza Chair.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete renovation, the woodwork has been ref...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic solid bench from a Philadelphia Police station circa 1940's. It features solid dark stained oak construction. Very good ready to use condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame.
The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Special Edition Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Chantilly Rose Sofa Sectional
Located in Cumberland, RI
Special Edition Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Chantilly Rose Sofa Sectional
It’s no wonder Woodard’s classic designs like this Chantilly Rose set is wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s French Guillerme & Chambron Design Oak and Bouclé Fabric Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Iconic French Guillerme & Chambron 1960s design pair of armchairs made in solid oak structure and newly reupholstered with a high quality Pierre Frey Bouclé fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color. Designed in 2022 in Poland.
About the fabric:
The warp and weft of an idea
A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1962
This iconic armchair part of the Bastiano line, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beech wood dyed with water stain brown. The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.
About the fabric:
The warp and weft of an idea
A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion.
Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cement
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Shell Dining Chairs by Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of molded plywood dining chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller. These feature beautifully grained ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s Iron Hairpin Leg Bar Stools
Located in Garnerville, NY
Three stools from World Seating, Inc., Bowery, NYC. Stationary seats that do not swivel. Floral vinyl upholstered seats.
Good overall condition and structurally sound and sturdy. A...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1950s Rare George Nelson Associates Arbuck Table Stool Wire Grid Iron Patio
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely Rare Three Leg Round Design. Can be used with a glass top as show and included as a table, or with a cushion as a stool, however, there is no cushion included. It was only ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen).
This...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Bastiano armchairs designed in 1960 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy. Mahogany wood structure and orignal removable leather cushions. Early s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior and exterior and is accented with nailhead trim accents. It rests on a 5 prong base. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Newly Upholstered with Fantasy Cotton Fabric, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of vintage armchairs newly upholstered with fantasy cotton fabric.
The base of the fabric is mélange grey with pink, purple, sage green tones irregular shade brush strokes.
Perf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest):
L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Foam
Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Hand Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Beautiful wood grains in this vintage piece, a truly authentic brutalist piece. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 10 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with graphic velvet back and seat. Around the dining table,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Danish Teak and Bouclé Stool by Spøttrup, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool by Spøttrup 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern ottoman in solid teak and bouclé by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Round slightly tapered leg...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style brown leather club chair. Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Yellow Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Giulia Sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a modern living room project. Its mid-century style inspiration is reflect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Sori Yanagi Vintage Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury White Boucle Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
"Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Design 1960 Wicker Six Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker and wood
Excellent condition
Set of 6.
In the style of Charlotte Perriand, purchased in France
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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