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
Desk Sculptural Chair, Superleggera by Gio Ponti, 1960s, Iconic
Located in Milano, IT
Giò Ponti probably needs no introduction: he's been arguably the most influential personality in italian design and architecture for almost three decades, from the Fifties throughout...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid 20th Century Modern Alky Lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
Located in Brugge, BE
1970s
“Alky”
Netherlands
Metal and red upholstery
70cm high, 65cm wide, 80cm deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960s
By The Grenada Collection by Boyuer Scott, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 'Granada' patio dining set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, Inc (Boyuer Scott Furniture) features incredible wrought iron scroll work across four patio dining chairs and one patio dining table with glass top. Beautiful Palm Beach regency style in a quintessential Mid-Century Modern design.
This classic Mid-Century Modern five-piece dining set includes four high-back dining chairs and one round glass top dining table which is 42" in diameter. Described in their 1969/1970 catalogue as "The Granada Collection dramatizes major furnishings with Mediterranean-inspired scroll work in black, lime green, or turquoise complemented by fabric upholstery in subtle-to-daring color choice.
This Arthur Umanoff Grenada...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Italian 6 Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Cantilever Chrome Dining Room Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
The size shown is for the 4 side chairs. The 2 arm head chairs measure 33.50" high, 24" wide, 26" deep, seat height 19". No markings, from what we can see. Appear to possibly be Ital...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black No. 222 Chairs by by Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 newly restored No.222 stacking chairs by Robert Mallet Stevens. Lacquered black metal in excellent condition with new rubber pads under the legs.
Dimensions: W40cm D46c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The chairs are made of hand-tanned cognac ...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood Sofa in Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant sofa or settee having two seats by Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003), one of the leading modern furniture designers of the 20th century.
The Mid-Century Modern sofa features a beautiful burl wood frame. The settee or sofa is very comfortable having removable cushions upholstered in the manner of Jack Lenor Larsen. This exceptional MCM Milo Baughman sofa will elevate the style of your space and add charm and elegance to your design.
About the designer:
Milo Ray Baughman, Jr. (October 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Mid Century Cream Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Vintage Light Green Armchairs with Wooden Structure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
They feature a wooden structure, which is padded and upholstered in light green fabric.
These armchairs are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Chaise Longue by Hessentia Upholstered with Off-White Bouclè Fabric
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Inspired by the legendary 1970s, Denver has a shape whose design is clearly visible from the side. The chaise longue is composed of two elements: the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Lacquered Durmast Oak Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This bench is made in lacquered durmast oak.
It is a vintage piece therefore it might show slight traces of use, but since it has been recently restored, it can...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
French Wooden Two-Seater with Leather Cushions, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; leather cushions; 1960s; armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design;
...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 5
By André Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 5 pieces set
Togo was designed in 1973.
Five pieces set: three seater, twoseater, one seater, corner and pouf.
The sofa is upholstered in...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian company Celina Decorações manufactured this sofa in the 1960s. The piece is composed of a solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather.
This three-s...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Armchairs for Mim
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy.
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served his apprenticeship in Giuseppe Terragni's studio. In 1937 he carried out, for the magazine Quadrante, a photographic study of the Casa del Fascio that marked the entire research that Parisi conducted in "meditating on the legacies and contradictions of the enormous baggage of ideas and forms constituted by the experience of the masters".
His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, is an incessant quest in the fields of architecture, art and design. Between 1948 and 1950 he devoted himself to the study of furniture elements. In the field of design, crucial encounters with Munari and Fontana (1951) and Melotti profoundly marked his experience. In 1948 he founded the studio La ruota with his wife Luisa Aiani, a designer and designer, which ceased its activity in 1995.
In 1954 he was awarded the Gold Medal at the X Milan Triennale with the work Padiglione Soggiorno, with Silvio Longhi and Luigi Antonietti. In 1957 he presented at the exhibition Colori e forme della casa d'oggi the work Casa per vacanze, which was the result of a collaboration with Manlio Rho...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
1960s Kai Kristiansen Set of 6 Model 32 Teak Dining Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric
Located in Praha, CZ
Carefully refurbished
newly upholstered in fabric imitating sheepskin
height of seat 46 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22 lounge chair. Frame is original and paperboard seating has been rewoven to exacting ori...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs,, Professionally reupholstered in a butter soft white leather, Original chrome frames,, Super stylish and extremely...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair B&B Italia Simplice Antonio Citterio Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These vintage pair of Mid-Century Chairs have great has wonderful simple classic lines. They are a very solid pair with a sturdy base and have their original upholstery. The fabric o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair*
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we ha...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in patterned fabric. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Maurice Burke Red & White Tulip Base Stool by Arkana, United Kingdom, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful space age stool from the 1960s, featuring a white tulip base and vibrant red faux leather upholstery. This piece, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in the United Kingd...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds ...
Category
1650s Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Six Italian Mid Century Dining Room Mahogany Chairs by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A splendid Mid-Century Modern set of six dining room chairs by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. Elegant line characterized by high backrests. Mahogany structure, beautiful bordeaux co...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 Chairs 1950 Charlotte Perriand Style
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 6 chairs with straw and oak seat in the style of Charlotte Perriand 1950. Good condition. High backrest. Gouge-worked spacer bars.
Dimensions: High. 100 cm width. 40 cm deep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
Located in Culver City, CA
Imagine a world where dining isn't just a meal—it's an enchanting experience. These CH23 dining chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of arti...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid Century Highback Dining Chairs Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
An outstanding set of six mid century dining chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall. This stunning set of six highback chairs features high arched backs with two sleek walnut rails cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 12 chairs ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Dining Chairs Manufactured by Topform, 1950s
By Topform
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four dining chairs was designed during the 1950s, and manufactured by Topform in the Netherlands. Each chair features a dark frame of wood with a black leatherette seat. ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
COR Trio Sofa in beige mohair by Team Form Ag for COR Furniture, Germany, 1970s
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in amstelveen, NL
This comfortable new upholstered sectional sofa was designed by the Swiss Designers Group Team Form AG and produced in the 1970s by COR, Germany. All sections of the sofa can be arr...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish modern dining chairs set of 6.
Dimensions. 20 W ; 40 H ; 24 D
Seat height 18.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Chevron Fabric Tufted Swivel Barrel Tub Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Elegant pair of Milo Baughman style vintage tub chairs with swivel base. These chairs were updated some time in the early 90s with it’s current chevron fab...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
MCM Adjustable Swivel Barstools Black Vinyl & Laminate by Daystrom a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid Century Modern adjustable and swivel barstools comprised of the original black vinyl or faux leather, molded, curved faux rosewood laminate backs, chrome shaft, and cast aluminum four prong base & footrest. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the edge of both backs has been filled and repainted black & the sides of the aluminum bases have a fresh coat of black paint. There are 3 small nicks or tears in the black vinyl that have been repaired. 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, 1960-1970’s.
Get ready to double your Daystrom pleasure!!! This is an incredible pair of Daystrom bar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Ten Orange Fabric Upholstery and Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s-1940s.
These chairs feature a walnut frame and an orange fabric upholstery.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they have been ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome. Due to their generous size, these could serve equally well as dining chairs or a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Giovanni Offredi White Leather Onda Wave Lounge Chair for Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Single perforated white leather Onda wave lounge chair with original pillow by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia. Maintains original label.
Leather has been professionally cleane...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brass "Poufs" by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs / ottomans designed by Marge Carson in United States, circa 1970s. These poufs have been professionally reupho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair, 1970's
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
This lounge chair was designed and produced by IKEA, in Sweden, during the 1970's. It is made of bent beech wood and the seat is in green cotton canvas. It is a comfortable piece, wi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Pair of Brass Paul McCobb Ottomans In Mohair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of 2 Paul McCobb ottomans have been reupholstered in new mohair. The original brass legs are in great condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1960s Set of 6 Erich Buch Solid Palisander Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original upholstery
- The wooden parts have been re-polished
- Very good condition
- Height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Palisander
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
By Bruno Rey
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather.
1 side chair
1 armchair
Reupholste...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1960, Four Teak Designer Bentwood Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of bentwood chairs, the chairs are in mint condition.
Measures: Seat height: 46 cm, height: 83 cm, depth: 50 cm, width: 61 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Teak
Set of Two Bamboo Floral Lounge Chairs Boho Chique
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two lounge chairs very stylish quality vintage bamboo designed in Italy 1960's. The lounge chairs has renewed upholstered cushions in a soft color floral outdoor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Pair Of Adrian Pearsall ‘Captains’ Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A sculptural pair of ‘Captains’ chairs Model #916-CC having walnut frames, striking Maharam's Paul Smith epingle stripe upholstery with vegetable dyed aniline leather backs designed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Walnut
Vintage Pair of Authentic Floral Fabric Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchairs feature wooden legs and are upholstered in a high-quality blue and green floral fabric.
The fabric is in excellent original condition.
They may ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of blu velvet GIO PONTI bergere armchair, manufactured by ISA Arredamenti Bergamo, circa 1950.
This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Hunting Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of hunting chairs and matching table - 1950s
Mid-century hunting chairs set of three made in the 1950s in Sweden. The back of the chairs are made of two deer antlers while the l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Antler
Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Henry. W. Klein dining chairs in teak with rosewood inlays. Manufactured at Bramin Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. The being made of solid teak and rosewood has their...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Oak Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-290, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time to the height of Danish design with this authentic mid-century modern lounge chair designed by the legendary Hans Wegner, produced by the esteemed Getama company. D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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