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
Set of Six Dining Chairs after Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished and solid set of six early 1950's Italian dining chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi with original green Skai covered zigzag spring seat unit.
See our separate...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of restored sculptural form Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti dating from the very early 1950s with beautifully hand crafted wood frames and sprung seats...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Stunning Set of Six Brueton Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, Midcentury
By Brueton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of six Brueton flat band chrome cantilevered dining chairs with cream colored Faux leather upholstered seats and back. Very nice, clean, original condition. We love the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Gluon Lounge Chairs by Marc Newson
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of futuristic and finely constructed swiveling Gluon lounge chairs designed by Marc Newson, each having chromed pedestal bases, seats and backs of steel covered with injected f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood frames in dark black finish and upholstered in off-white vinyl. The upholstered form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally uphols...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modernism, Organic Midcentury Sofa, Grey Brown Velvet Oak, Brass, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic and asymmetric sofa. Designed by an unknown Italian designer. Oak legs bear original brass caps, upholstered in brown velvet fabric.
Other designers of the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lounge chair and ottoman by Mel Smilow made in the 1950s, natural finish walnut wood, it was a delight to work them.
The measure of the stool is:
Measures: D 58
W 58
H 39.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pietro Costantini Dining Chairs Set of 4 Italy, circa 1970's
Located in Esperance, NY
Pietro Costantini dining chairs set of 4 Italy, Circa 1970's.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lacquer
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather.
Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil.
Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Two High Back Lounge Chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of original high back lounge chairs made and designed in the style of Federico Munari and Gio Ponti in Italy 1940s. This elegant set of lounge chairs features wings and curved a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The combination of the e...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Elm
L.A. Studio Contemporary Lime Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Curved sofa upholstered in lemon green cotton velvet. Structure made of solid wood and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Italy.
Measurements: W 300 x D 125/140 x H 50/76 cm.
Ever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Tall Iron and Cord Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall iron and cord chairs, probably American, circa 1950s. They have a very California Modern vibe and could be manufactured by Van Keppel and Green or Alan Gould...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath.
Mid-C...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Wicker Vintage Dining Chairs Karl Fostel Sen's Erben Sonett Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wicker vintage set of three dining chairs or patio chairs for indoor and outdoor by Karl Fostel Sen´s Erben for Sonett, Vienna.
The legs from black lacquered metal...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining room table sold separately.
Please con...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed
Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed
Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood
- Presented on the exhibition Expo 58 in Brussel
- Good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
6 blond wood midcentury Italian dining chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey upholstery, circa late 1940s - early 1950s.
We now also have a similar set of 6, not re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Maker: Tatra Pravenec
- good Original condition
- Labeled.
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
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
8 Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager Austria 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager.
The chair get well known also as "Forum Stadtpa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, Vienna 1953 and executed by Wiesner - Hager....
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill, 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1960s production FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International.
These chairs have their original cognac leather upholstery with a beautiful patinated vintage look.
The condition of these chairs is good and very acceptable considering their age and use, a few minor repairs have been executed to reinforce the leather corners of the armrest on the leather cover.
These chairs are for genuine vintage lovers...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chair on a swivel base. This patinated lounge chairs features a comfortable seating shell upholstered in black...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs. They have been reupholstered in a wonderful period appropriate nubby woven fabric in a cool turquoise. We have many Adrian Pearsall table...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in goatskin. The six chairs have been in a one user household and are in great vintage conditi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Goatskin
Fantastic Six-Piece Sectional Sofa by Preview
By Preview
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic six-piece Preview sectional sofa. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for right? Great for that smaller space or add to a sect...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Stunning Large-Scale Harvey Probber Style Shelter Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top fabulous large-scale sectional sofa attributed to Harvey Probber. Reupholstered about 20 years ago in fabulous sexy blue velvet and shows some wear-upholstery is recomme...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
12 'Chelsea' Dining Chairs by Introini, Saporiti 1966, Upholstery Fully Restored
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare large set of 12 walnut wood 'Chelsea' dining chairs by Italian designer Vittorio Introini . The upholstery has been fully restored including new Pantera foam throughout and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1960s Johannes Andersen Juliane" Rosewood Dining Chairs by Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern rosewood dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark circa 1960s. These dining chairs feature a white fabric upholstery...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Artifort F165 Lounge Chairs with New Ploeg Wool Upholstery, circa 1955
By Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of beautiful restored lounge chairs by Artifort The Netherlands produced, circa 1955.
These top quality lounge chairs have been fully restored with respect to the original wa...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso
Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Mid-Century Modern Blue Pair Armchairs Viko Baumritter 1959 USA
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous matching pair of lounge chairs by Viko Baumritter, USA, circa 1959. These Mid-Century armchairs have the lean of a lounge chair and the poise to draw attention. The dynamic sheen of the blue vinyl upholstery has an undeniable retro allure. Slanted tubular metal frames have wooden walnut armrests and are capped with classic sliders at the feet. Underside with zig-zag exposed spring base. Frames supporting original upholstered box...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Ensemble de 8 Chaises de Salle à Manger en Chêne Massif, Norvège, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chaises scandinaves en chêne massif avec dossier ovale incliné et siège recouvert de tissu noir, circa 1980.
Dimensions : H 80 x L 43 et hauteur d’assise 40cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid black lacquered beechwood.
The seats are n...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chairs come with exceptional dainty feet. The chairs needs a new upholstery.
Fe...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Italian Beech Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy
- Made of beechwood
- Very good craftsman work
- Good, original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 Vintage Z Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relive the excitement of 1970's Italy in the comfort of your own home with these phenomenal leather "Z" chairs manufactured by RIMA Padova. Designed by Italian post-modern pioneer G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Stunning Italian Arketipo Roche Bobois Two-Piece Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Arketipo
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning asymmetrical two-piece Roche Bobois ultra-suede sofa. The sofa back is adjustable by rolling it along a thick black granite attached table. The circular ottoman has a wedge ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Granite
Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s
An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Set of Lounge Patio with Settee and Rocking
Located in Miami, FL
Set of lounge patio with one two seats sofa and two big rotative armchairs.
It´s very spacious and comfortable.
Height to the seat: 16.14in
Armchair measurements:
H: 39.37in
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
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
Set of Four '4' Compass Style Dining Chairs After Jens Risom, C. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Minimal and angular. Constructed from walnut and found in a period orange upholstery. Circa 1960s.
---Dimensions---
Width: 21 in / 53.34 cm
Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm
Height: 33.5 in ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Midcentury French Macassar Dining Chairs in Original Vinyl
Located in Troy, MI
Set of French dining chairs with slender, dark-stained Macassar frames, circa 1950s. Tapered legs feature brass-capped front feet. Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s
Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Straw
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chair Patio Rohe Noordwolde Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan chair by Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s.
The seat shell was made of rattan and the tube steel base was black lacquered.
The metal feet features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair of Rattan Club Chairs in Parchment Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Lounge Chairs - Safari style Danish Midcentury chairs by Børge Jensen & Sønner
By Borge Jensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A very rare pair of Danish midcentury Børge Jensen & Sønner ‘Safari’ lounge chairs in canvas and beech.
First designed and produced in the mid-1960s these chairs are a development b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, 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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