Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Bentwood Mid Century Modern Chair

Set Of 4 Bentwood Chairs

Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Italian Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs With Cane Seating

Thonet Modern

Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs

Czech Bentwood

Thonet Caning

Vintage Habitat England Mid Century Modern Bentwood & Cane Folding Chairs - Pair

$350 / set

Vintage Habitat England Mid Century Modern Bentwood & Cane Folding Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Habitat England Mid Century Modern Bentwood & Cane Folding Chairs - a Pair.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs

$1,639 / set

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs

Located in Tulsa, OK

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and structurally sound.

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sculptural Norwegian Mid Century Bentwood Chairs

$3,800 / set

Sculptural Norwegian Mid Century Bentwood Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sculptural all original bentwood chairs from Norway make an elegant set of statement pieces. Price listed is for the pair.

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chair from Slovenia, Fair Condition

$219Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chair from Slovenia, Fair Condition

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood chair 1970s Beautiful patina but broken inner circle of back rest. Sturdy and firm chair.

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Sanders Bentwood Orange Stacking Dining Side Chair

$250

Mid Century Modern Sanders Bentwood Orange Stacking Dining Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Orange Stacking Dining Side Chair by Sanders.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs in Rattan & Bentwood

$2,920Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs in Rattan & Bentwood

Located in Lomita, CA

Rarity and vintage style meet in this pair of bentwod swivel chairs with cane and hand-carved finials. Everything is original on these Redondo Beach estate chairs that remained in th...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

$238Sale Price / item|33% Off

Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Period: 1960s Materials: Bentwood, Cane (new cane seat) Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged Colour: Wood Dimensions:...

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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Bentwood Lounge Chair

$1,250

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Bentwood Lounge Chair

Located in High Point, NC

An invitation to linger, this striking vintage lounge chair pairs sculptural curves with the sumptuous character of deeply tufted, dark chocolate-brown leather. Its sweeping bentwood...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (A)

$595

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (A).

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (C)

$450

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (C)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (C).

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (B)

$595

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Bentwood & Cane Rocker Rocking Chair (B).

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s

$3,950 / set

Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs, Italy 1960s Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs with original upholstery manufactured and designed in Italy 1960s. It is in lovely vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Brazilian Bentwood Lounge Chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern

$5,900

Brazilian Bentwood Lounge Chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern

By Moveis Cimo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brazilian Bentwood lounge chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern.

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20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Scoop Chairs by Carter Brothers Newly Reupholstered

$4,500

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Scoop Chairs by Carter Brothers Newly Reupholstered

By Carter Brothers Inc.

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Retro Bentwood Scoop Chairs by Carter Brothers Newly Reupholstered Blue Grey Mohair - Set of 2 The unique bentwood construction not only adds a touch of elegance ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair

$1,900Sale Price|42% Off

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair

By Sam Maloof

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can tell it was created by a master carpenter. Made of bent white oak with pegged jo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sauder Designare Mid Century Modern Pink Bentwood Stacking Side Chair

$125

Vintage Sauder Designare Mid Century Modern Pink Bentwood Stacking Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sauder Designare Mid Century Modern Pink Bentwood Stacking Side Chair.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design

$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Carlo Ratti original chairs mid-century bentwood Italian design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker

$650

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, 1960s - Newly Reupholstered

$1,255

Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, 1960s - Newly Reupholstered

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

An elegant Mid-Century Modern bentwood rocking chair manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned Czechoslovak company TON (Bystřice pod Hostýnem), the celebrated successor to the Thone...

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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Outline Armchairs

$3,200 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Outline Armchairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a highly unique pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood armchairs is in the style of Don Petit for Knoll or Thonet.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Chenille, Beech

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair

$595

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chair, Bentwood and Cane, Mid-Century Modern

$351Sale Price / item|20% Off

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chair, Bentwood and Cane, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 14 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved) with new cane seat. Production period: 1980s Materials: Bentwood, cane Label: STOL Kamnik Condition...

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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

$715Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Mid-Century bentwood side chairs with brown Naugahyde seat covers and decorative steel nail-head studded seat back by Thonet. This side chair features a sculptural, minimalis...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Danish Mid-Century Leather Bentwood Chair by Farstrup Møbelfabrik

$900

Danish Mid-Century Leather Bentwood Chair by Farstrup Møbelfabrik

By Farstrup

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant Danish mid-century lounge chair by Farstrup Møbelfabrik, featuring a sculptural bentwood frame and original brown leather upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$1,350 / set

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Alvar Aalto Pair of Bentwood Modern Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Mid Century

$2,850 / set

Alvar Aalto Pair of Bentwood Modern Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Mid Century

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Bentwood Modern Lounge Chairs designed by Alvar Aalto, designed circa 1930s, these examples are circa 1970s. They have been reupholstered in an ivory color boucle upholstery.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Canvas, Rattan, Birch

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$1,200 / set

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-century modern bentwood chairs with cane seats and backs

$2,031

Mid-century modern bentwood chairs with cane seats and backs

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Bentwood furniture - Desk Chair Measures : 52,5x56,5cm H:85cm SH:39cm The frame is made of bentwood, stained and varnished. The seat and back are caned. The design is characteristic...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bentwood Dining Chair 1980s Mod-century Modern from Hardwood

$399

Bentwood Dining Chair 1980s Mod-century Modern from Hardwood

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant vintage 1980s bentwood dining chair in classic black. This beautifully shaped hardwood chair features a curved top rail, five slender vertical back spindles, and gently angle...

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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

$580Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe

By Clifford Pascoe

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair by Clifford Pascoe features wrought iron frame, bentwood seat back and vintage vinyl upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair Mid Century Cane Bentwood Cantilever Chairs White Cushions

$1,295 / set

Pair Mid Century Cane Bentwood Cantilever Chairs White Cushions

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive stylish pair of mid century cane bentwood cantilever chairs, based on a design by Marcel Breuer.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Bentwood Back Chairs

$3,200 / set

Six Bentwood Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century modern style dining chairs in yellow vinyl with bentwood backs.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

After Carlo Ratti Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Chairs, 1950s

$1,278 / set

After Carlo Ratti Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Chairs, 1950s

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Four original chairs in curved multilayer teak and beech wood, mid-century Italian design in the Carlo Ratti style.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Inspired Bentwood Slipper Chairs

$1,283Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Inspired Bentwood Slipper Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A refined pair of mid-century modern slipper lounge chairs, designed with clean, architectural lines and a low, relaxed profile. Upholstered in a rich charcoal fabric, each chair off...

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Black and White Vintage Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chair Reimagined

$903Sale Price|30% Off

Black and White Vintage Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chair Reimagined

Located in Lomita, CA

This chair is truly unique and deserved a makeover: it got one! This has wonderful lines, and the white upholstery looks fabulous against the black frame. The construction is sturdy ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

$4,595 / set

Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chairs - Pair with Ottoman Each chair measures: 26 wide x 34 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 19 inches The ottoman measur...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet

$795

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

$7,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

These make an incredible opportunity for a complete rare hard to find set of beautiful early American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames. Stunning, very cool authentic Brun...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cowhide

5 Bentwood Chairs 1950s, Vintage Beech Wood Chairs, Mid Century Dining Chairs

$2,197

5 Bentwood Chairs 1950s, Vintage Beech Wood Chairs, Mid Century Dining Chairs

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of Bentwood Chairs in Stained Beech, 1950s (attributed) Unknown manufacturer Price is for 5 chairs. A beautiful pair of vintage bentwood chairs, likely dating from the 1950s, f...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

Located in Madison, WI

A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for use in drafting, office, or university settings. These chairs have a bentwood seat a...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Walnut Bentwood Stacking Dining Set Chairs Vintage Mid-Century Post-Modern

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

4 Walnut Bentwood Stacking Dining Set Chairs Vintage Mid-Century Post-Modern

By Pagholz

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A Set of four chairs attributed to Elmar Flötotto for Pagholtz but these are unmarked. These do stack. Showing wear, some chips and mars to the walnut veneer. W 19.5 x D 23 x Seat...

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Vintage 1980s German Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner

$1,100 / set

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original vinyl upholstered seat backs, and black painted tapered legs which offer a modern a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Beech and Oak Armchair, Bentwood Design, 1950s

$1,161

Mid-Century Modern Beech and Oak Armchair, Bentwood Design, 1950s

Located in London, GB

This armchair is a refined example of Mid-Century Modern design, characterised by a harmonious blend of organic curves and structural geometry.

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Arm/ Desk Chair in Silver Sharkskin Upholstery

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Arm/ Desk Chair in Silver Sharkskin Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

This is a fine example of Mid-Century Modern design with its clean lines and luxe materials.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Bentwood And Chrome Side Chair

$1,200

Scandinavian Modern Bentwood And Chrome Side Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian modern, bentwood side chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen features a curvaceous, steam bent wood seat with chrome legs. A wonderful desk, dining or accent chair.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Bentwood Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$1,200 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Bentwood Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and rosewood frames and bases. A quality piece that is sure to please in any modern in...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Chair by Kozelka Kropacek Sheepskin (12 x Available)

$3,995 / item

Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Chair by Kozelka Kropacek Sheepskin (12 x Available)

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Czech Bentwood Lounge Chair by Kozelka & Kropacek in Texel Sheepskin, 1940s (12 +Available) A rare opportunity to acquire a large collection of iconic Czech ...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Norwegian Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair

$4,080

Norwegian Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Norway Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Bent Beech Measurements: 27" wide x 32" deep x 37″ tall, Seat 21" tall (front), 13" (back) Condition: In...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Styled After Thonet

$888Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 4 Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Styled After Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Freehold, NJ

Thus set of four mid century modern dining chairs feature bentwood construction, two arm chairs and two side chairs with vintage vinyl upholstery and tall tapered legs.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs

$2,600 / set

Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic and sculptural, these set of (4) Norman Cherner for Plycraft “Pretzel” Armchairs are celebrated masterpieces of Mid-Century Modern design. Originally created in the late 1950s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Czech Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Dark Beech Tibetan Sheepskin 1940

$8,450 / set

Pair Czech Mid Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Dark Beech Tibetan Sheepskin 1940

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

An exceptional pair of Czech Mid Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs, attributed to Kozelka & Kropáček, crafted in the 1940s and newly upholstered in luxurious Tibetan sheepskin in...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Plycraft circa 1970

$975

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Plycraft circa 1970

By Plycraft

Located in Chicago, IL

The company collaborated with designers like George Mulhauser to create iconic lounge chairs. The company is linked to some controversy regarding its designs being loose copies of pi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair

$2,054 / set

Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the traditional moulded plywood form technique. This pair side chair are constructed using a b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

$3,295

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lounge Chairs with Bentwood and Chrome. cir. 1960

$7,995 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lounge Chairs with Bentwood and Chrome. cir. 1960

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, circa 1960s–1970s, distinguished by their sculptural mix of black upholstery, warm bentwood armrests, and polished tubular chrome...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair, Hardwood & Plywood, Slovenia, 1960s

$168Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair, Hardwood & Plywood, Slovenia, 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Vintage Chair Period: 1960s Material: wood, plywood Colour: white Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use dimensions: H = 73 cm, W = 38cm, D = 44cm, s...

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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Bentwood Modern Rocking Chair with Faux Burl Finish

$3,800

Bentwood Modern Rocking Chair with Faux Burl Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract design bentwood modern rocking chair with faux burl finish. Dimensions: 38.25"H x 29.25"W x 37.25"D x 20.5"SH.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Bentwood Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s

$1,759 / set

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Bentwood Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s

By ZPM Radomsko

Located in Hamburg, DE

Classic wooden chairs with bowwood elements from the polish manufacturer zpm radomsko, a former thonet company. These chairs were made for mobilair. a classic design. The backrest i...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Walter Gropius W199 Bauhaus for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Chairs - Set of 4

$6,895 / set

Walter Gropius W199 Bauhaus for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Chairs - Set of 4

By Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Walter Gropius W199 Bauhaus for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 23.25 wide x 19 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/c...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi Danish Mid-Century Teak Bentwood 'Task' Chair

$700

Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi Danish Mid-Century Teak Bentwood 'Task' Chair

By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This office desk chair features a simple and modern design with bentwood seat and back formed for comfort. Strong metal frame with adjustable seat height. Designed by Jørgen Rasmusse...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

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4 Calligaris Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Side Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 18 in W 21 in D 33 in

4 Calligaris Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Side Dining Chairs

By Calligaris

Located in Denver, CO

4 Calligaris Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Side Dining Chairs.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dark Brown Mid Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair – Swivel & Recline, Stylish

Unavailable

H 38 in W 33 in D 30 in

Dark Brown Mid Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair – Swivel & Recline, Stylish

Located in Wilmington, DE

Prioritize both style and comfort with this deliciously dark brown mid-century modern bentwood lounge chair. Crafted with sleek bentwood construction and designed for optimal relaxat...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 36.23 in

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Prague 8, CZ

A perfect blend of graceful curves and functional comfort, the chair is a beautiful example of mid-century craftsmanship from Central Europe.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Modern Bentwood Tall Back Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 50.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.5 in

Modern Bentwood Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern bentwood tall back dining chairs. Set of six.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Rocking Bentwood Chairs

Unavailable

H 34.75 in W 18.25 in D 27.25 in

Pair of Rocking Bentwood Chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of rocking bentwood and wire frame chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Style Children's Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Sweden

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 13.39 in

Thonet Style Children's Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Sweden

By Thonet

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Thonet style children's bentwood chairs 1950s Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Modern Midcentury Bentwood Style Accent Chairs

Unavailable

H 43.75 in W 25.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Modern Midcentury Bentwood Style Accent Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century Modern broadly describes architecture, furniture, and graphic design from 1950s and 1960s postwar America. Influenced by Scandinavian minimalism, Mid-Century Modern style...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bentwood Chairs by Interior Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1966

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in

Bentwood Chairs by Interior Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1966

By Interiér Praha, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Stylish chairs of midcentury era. Produced in 1966 by Interior Praha, design by Thonet. Chairs made in dark beech and bentwood with very elegant details. Upholstered in an original g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Wood Side Chair, 1960s

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Wood Side Chair, 1960s

By Norman Cherner

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage Mid-Century Modern molded plywood side chair was designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

Thonet High Back Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 24.25 in D 29.5 in

Thonet High Back Bentwood Lounge Chairs

By Thonet

Located in New London, CT

A tribute to how well made these late 50s pieces are, is the fact that the frames and vintage naugahyde have stood the test of time well. Pale yellow naugahyde with bent wood arms. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern T Chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1973 Edition

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Modern T Chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1973 Edition

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in collaboration with Dr E. Snoranos in 1955 to provide improved lumbar support, these teak bentwood chairs offer style and comfort in a small fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 27 in

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Thonet bentwood maplewood arm chair circa 1970s. Labeled.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Thonet Bentwood Side Chairs with Pablo Picasso LTD Edition Fabric

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 15 in D 19 in

Midcentury Thonet Bentwood Side Chairs with Pablo Picasso LTD Edition Fabric

By Thonet, Pablo Picasso

Located in Miami, FL

This two bentwood Thonet' side chairs have been refinished and I couldn’t resist reupholstering them with this incredible mint conditions vintage LTD Edition fabric that Pablo Picass...

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 4 Bentwood Side Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Set of 4 Bentwood Side Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1960s

By Wilkhahn

Located in Tochovice, CZ

Set of four bentwood side chairs, model 402, designed by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn in 1962 and produced by Wilkhahn in the 1960s. The wooden frames are made of bentwood, the upholste...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Bentwood

Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Westnofa Siesta bentwood lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling This easy chair was designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway around 1965. It features a reddish brown stai...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in

Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A very rare bentwood folding chair with arm rests model no. 1 by Thonet; in German it is called the "Kaminsessel", or "Fireplace-chair". It appeared in the Thonet catalogue for the f...

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood, Cane

Swedish "Gemla" Chair in Bentwood Birch Midcentury

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Swedish "Gemla" Chair in Bentwood Birch Midcentury

By Gemla

Located in Singapore, SG

Msnufactured by Gemla, the oldest furniture manufacturer in Sweden Småland.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Lounge Chair in Bentwood and Leather or Fabric

Unavailable

H 30 in W 35.2 in D 34.2 in

Lounge Chair in Bentwood and Leather or Fabric

By Victor Alemán

Located in Edinburg, TX

This lounge chair draws inspiration from the iconic “Red & Blue Chair,” from Gerrit Rietveld and mixing this with a wood bending technique developed by LEFT, Victor Aleman design, co...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bentwood and Leather Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft

Unavailable

H 43 in W 36 in D 26 in

Bentwood and Leather Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bentwood swivel chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA. With a bentwood walnut shell, the chair feature tufted black leather upholstery and a modified chrome swivel base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling with Footstool

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling with Footstool

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Westnofa Siesta bentwood lounge chair with matching footstool designed by Ingmar Relling This easy chair was designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, circa 1965. It feat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya

By Frank Guille

Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Rare chair designed by Frank Guille for Kandya, UK. Original painted finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clam Chairs by Kodawood, a Pair, c, 1960s

Unavailable

H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clam Chairs by Kodawood, a Pair, c, 1960s

By Kodawood

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern Clam chairs designed by Seymour James Wiener for Kodawood, c. 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1970s Vintage Czech Bentwood Rocking Chair, Rare Design Model

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 46.07 in

1970s Vintage Czech Bentwood Rocking Chair, Rare Design Model

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

Czech bentwood rocking armchair, probably produced by TON in the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Features varnished beech lamella bentwood and very delicately shaped seat with origin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Original 1940 Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 17.25 in D 18 in

Original 1940 Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic set of eight Thonet dining chairs in original condition. These are very early examples of this design. Bent plywood chairs with back rests covered in a blue vinyl. Worn, stain...

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Czechoslovak Vintage bentwood chairs by Jitona, 1970´s

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Czechoslovak Vintage bentwood chairs by Jitona, 1970´s

By Jitona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Pair of upholstered bentwood chairs by Jitona company. They were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It features beech wooden structure and upholstered seat. The chairs ...

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1920s black beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer (8)

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in

1920s black beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer (8)

By Ferdinand Kramer, Thonet

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer, Germany, 1927. Beautiful set of eight rare Ferdinand Kramer easy chairs made out of beech bentwood. They are very early examples from...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Brazilian Modern Chairs by Novo Rumo

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Brazilian Modern Chairs by Novo Rumo

By Novo Rumo

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

These chairs, often attributed to Jorge Zalszupin was produced in the 1960's by Moveis Novo Rumo, a furniture manufacture founded by Francesco Scapinelli, Giuseppe Scapinelli's broth...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Style Cane Armchair

Unavailable

H 36 in W 26 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Style Cane Armchair

By Brickel Associates

Located in Amarillo, TX

Mid-Century Modern Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates style Cane Armchair Bentwood chair with cane backing, vinyl upholstered cushion Original Vintage condition with no brea...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Bentwood Mid Century Modern Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bentwood mid century modern chair available at 1stDibs. A bentwood mid century modern chair — often made from wood, bentwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bentwood mid century modern chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bentwood mid century modern chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bentwood mid century modern chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Ingmar Relling and Plycraft are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bentwood Mid Century Modern Chair?

A bentwood mid century modern chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,179, while the lowest priced sells for $132 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Bentwood Mid Century Modern Chair

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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