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
DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 2000
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped fabric in presentable condition. The cushions are still soft and the sofa is very...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Stua Malena Pair of Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Stua Malena Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design"
Designer: Jon Gasca
Manufacturer: Stua, Spain
Model: Malena
Year of Manufacture: Circa 2002
Material: Wood s...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
First Edition Mario Marenco 2-seater sofa in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' 2-seater sofa, suede, Italy, 1970
Early edition Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. It features a system that makes the armrest an...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Suede
Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 black-stained ash wood chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, designed by Gio Ponti, model 646 Leggera, in 1951 and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina during the late 195...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Large shaped wooden bench
Located in Milano, IT
Large shaped wooden bench with eight turned brass feet and velvet-covered cushions.
Italian manufacture from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish iron bench was recently made by skilled European craftsmen using traditional iron working techniques. It features gracefully curved legs and a central stretcher ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Guido Faleschini Golden Metal and Gray Velvet Arm Chair / Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic rocking armchair by Guido Faleschini from the 70s, all curves and elegance, simple and linear.
The rocking armchair has a fully curved golden metal structure, armrests and le...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Stylish Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut wing back chair. The original tangerine orange wool upholstery looks presentable with only some light wear-cleaning recommended. The rubbe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Teak & Leather Armchair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair made of teak wood in Denmark in the 1960s. An armchair with an interesting form, characterized by profiled armrests. The piece of furniture has undergone comprehensive c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Spanish Iron Bench with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. Handmade b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, teak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 16.5”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered black and additional lumbar pillow. The underside has the custom upholster’s label th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. The hand f...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Openwork Steel Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to enhance any room with its elegant presence, this chair perfectly balances artistic form with functional style.
Crafted with precision from stainless steel, ensuring dura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Stools attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Organic Form Stools / Benches / Ottomans / Poofs in the style of Marco Zanuso circa 1953. The pieces feature a delicate organic curved fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Early Pkw-1 Pivoting K-Wire Dowel Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1960s, Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chairs set 4''Compass'', designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark. Ergonomic form, characterized by high comfort. Completely restored. Teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's
The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Norwegian Sofa by LH HIELLE
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by LH HIELLE, Norway. This sofa is unique in design with a traditionally mid-century boxy front profile, yet has subtle curves and soft lines along the armr...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Teak, Down
Set of Four 1960s Beech and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Four dining chairs
Beech
Rush seats
Ladderbacks
Ball finials
Seat height 45cm
Netherlands 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Beech
70's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Chair reclines and has been newly reupholstered
Measures 34" tall 36" deep in upright position extends to 44" when reclined, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate hand forged twisted hourglass frame with central stretcher and beautifully scrolled feet. The rich gilt finish is...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of high back rattan lounge chairs. In the style of Audoux Minnet.
In fair vintage condition.
Some of the ligatures have been professionally restored.
These chairs will sh...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, Italy 1970. Chrome plinth bases. Original upholstery.
Measure 31" wide, 26.5" tall, 30" deep, seat height 17" seat width 3...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Solid Pine Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1954 Vintage Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare if not unique vintage edition of the Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests.
Date of manufacture: 1954
Manufacturer: Ljungs Industrier, Malmö.
Wooden construc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Chairs With Metal Frame. Set of 4.
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four metal frame chairs with curved wood seats and back. No Makers mark. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 16 W ; 16 D ; 32 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Paul McCobb Ottomans in Green Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of 2 Paul McCobb ottomans have been reupholstered with new green leather. The original iron legs are in great condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1960s Italian Wicker Dining Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four (4) midcentury Italian wicker and iron dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, 1960s. Minimalist silhouette, full wicker seat and back on thin iron splayed legs.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Early Production Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames.. Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs.Nice original condition, minor blemishes to naugahyde (see pho...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Metal
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. Made in France, 1970's period. Sectional sofa with 3 seperate seats that...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set.
This is the iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern, Armchairs set of 2, Jönköping, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Amazing Swedish mid-century design armchairs.
Upholstered in highest quality sheepskin from New Zealand.
“Sahara”-coloured sheepskin, which in real life appearance strikes to be a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Edmond Spence Ottomans
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of woven leather and teak wood ottomans by Edmond J. Spence. Original leather and dark stained teak.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa
By Svante Skogh
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa upholstered in an new white boucle. Ca 1960s Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassic Lounge, Desk or Vanity Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, timeless Italian Midcentury Modern Neoclassical Armchair / Desk, Vanity or Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy. The cherry wood piece features sober, ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa whose shape was inspired by the genies of Arabian culture that can adopt any form, human or animal, is a masterpiece of Space Age design. This sofa is an icon of 20th century design made famous by Stanley Kubrick in 2001, A Space Odyssey. This sofa presents sinuous and typical Space Age shapes. The sofa through its wavy perhaps creates harmony and softness to its seat without neglecting the absolute comfort.
Olivier Mourgue.
Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue, starting from the '60s became known for his series of furniture and household objects with a playful and pop look, typical of those years: such as the lamp Flower designed for Disderot in 1967 and the armchair of the Montreal series...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Openwork Steel Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to enhance any room with its elegant presence, this chair perfectly balances artistic form with functional style.
Crafted with precision from stainless steel, ensuring dura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Holly Hunt Upholstery Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully formed and elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Arm Chairs in Ebonized Walnut and Holly Hunt Upholstery originate from the United States, Circa 1960. Fe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Grey Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & Grey Holly Hunt Upholstery originate from Fra...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Harvey Probber Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this rare 8-piece sectional sofa from the iconic Harvey Probber "Cubo" line. Crafted with exquisite camel-colored patchwork l...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool,
This cozy settee would go beautifully at the end the bed or any other seating area.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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For sale are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Moder...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Green Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & moss Green Holly Hunt Upholstery originate fr...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stylish Milo Baughman style Circular Round Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Milo Baughman style circular swivel lounge chair. Of-course this piece will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is quite dated. The foam and springs are still s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather
Pair of extremely comfortable and iconic Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellen...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of twelve Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970s
These are a set of twelve solid pine chairs designed in the 1960s by Roland Wilhelmss...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair
Manufactured by Cassina
INVITATION TO COMFORT
An armchair with sinuous curves, envisioned as a refuge of relaxation.
The structure, adapted from t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa
Manufactured by Cassina
SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE
Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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