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.

Norwegian Mid Century Modern Chair

Mid Century Scandanavian Lounge Chairs

Westnofa Leather Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Leather Chair And Ottoman

$2,971

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway. Unusual shape and a decorative figure for the modern interior. Honorable mentions in...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch

Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness

$1,800 / set

$2,200

Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950’s. Original upholstery with hand tied springs. Marked on bottom Made in Norway. Measures 26.5” wide 35” tall 30” deep seat height 16.5” seat depth 19”

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 3 Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chairs and Glass Side Table Set

$3,517 / set

Set of 3 Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chairs and Glass Side Table Set

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional information: Material: Glass, Wood Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Manufacturer: Westnofa furniture ...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Glass, Wood

Krogenes Møbler, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Blue Fabric, Norway, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Krogenes Møbler, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Blue Fabric, Norway, 1970s Pair of lounge chairs designed & produced by Krogenæs Møbler in Norway c. 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

$2,800 / set

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Brown Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid wood chair frames with chocolate brown leather upholstery. Price includes the set ...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

$7,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Solheims were known for their thoughtful approach to furniture design, blending sculptural form with everyday comfort while maintaining the high level of craftsmanship associated...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair

$1,657

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair

Located in Weesp, NL

Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage condition. It will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate in order to avoid...

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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair by Vatne Møbler Norway 1970s

$1,640

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair by Vatne Møbler Norway 1970s

By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler

Located in Lejre, DK

Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1970s. The chair has a high back and a light, comfortable appearance characteristic o...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Krogenæs Møbler Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s

$11,500 / set

Krogenæs Møbler Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine and green velvet lounge chairs or armchairs attributed to Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 24.75"W x 23.25"D Seat Height (inc...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

$5,942

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo

Located in Bergen, NO

A classic and highly collectible piece of Norwegian mid-century modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in DE MEERN, NL

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a rarely seen grey leather and black lacquered version of one of Scandinavia's most recognisable lounge chairs. Product Details Designer: Ingmar ...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer

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Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Teak Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 31 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Teak Lounge Chair

Located in Toronto, CA

Nearly perfect Norwegian teak mid-century modern armchair. Circa the 1960’s, truly eye-catching.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, 1960s

By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Warsaw, PL

A rare set of two elegant chairs by Norwegian design icon Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler. It was manufactured during the 1960s. The embrace frame is made from solid rosewood with ...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful 1960's scandinavian modern easy chair in afromasia teak recently imported from Norway to California before its refinishing. This comfortable chair features a bra...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Unavailable

H 26.81 in W 23 in D 21 in

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 4 Legs, ca. 1960

Located in Memphis, TN

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway pine armchairs with four legs, ca. 1960. Simple yet distinctive, this delightful duo of four-legged armchairs in luminous Scandinavian unfinished pine ...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 19 in D 18.5 in

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs "Model 145" by Gustav Bahus

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful set of 4 vintage Scandinavian modern teak dining chairs Model 145 designed by Alf Aarseth and manufactured by Gustav Bahus in Norway in the 1960's. This exclusive...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960

Unavailable

H 26.81 in W 23.75 in D 16 in

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960

Located in Memphis, TN

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway pine armchairs with three legs, ca. 1960. Simple yet distinctive, this delightful duo of four-legged armchairs in luminous Scandinavian unfinished pine...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Ingmar Rellig Chair

Unavailable

H 28 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

Ingmar Rellig Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Fabulous and comfortable Ingmar Rellig Folding Chair, midcentury Norway

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

Model 146 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Alf Aarseth

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in

Model 146 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Alf Aarseth

By Alf Aarseth

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Model 146 rosewood dining chairs by Alf Aarseth A set of 6 model 146 dining chairs designed by Alf Arseth and produced in Norway by Gustav Bahus in the 1960's they are solid rosewoo...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Bambi Chair by Gustav Bahus for Rastad & Relling

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 25.4 in D 20.48 in

Bambi Chair by Gustav Bahus for Rastad & Relling

Located in lyon, FR

Bambi chair by Gustav Bahus for Rastad & Relling Solid teak frame with black leather Circa 1950-60 Origin : Norway Good condition. Traces of wear due to age and use (scratches an...

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Beautiful Sigurd Resell Leather Falcon Chair, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 30.32 in D 29.93 in

Beautiful Sigurd Resell Leather Falcon Chair, circa 1970

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful Sigurd Resell leather falcon chair circa 1970, in good condition.

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s

$2,250 / set

H 36 in W 31 in D 30 in

Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Ekornes Stressless Tan Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman Vintage 1980s

$1,495 / set

H 42 in W 33.7 in D 37.5 in

Ekornes Stressless Tan Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman Vintage 1980s

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Stressless recliner and matching ottoman feature an ergonomic high-back design with smooth swivel function. A curved bentwood ring base supports the plush contoured seat. It emb...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

$3,450 / set

H 34.5 in W 23.25 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Dutch Wooden Spindle Lounge Chairs by Vero Stoel

Located in Detroit, MI

This incredible pair of vintage mid century Dutch modern lounge chairs were made by Vero Stoel in the Netherlands circa 1960. These matching arm chairs are expertly crafted from soli...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fabulous Vintage Serge Roche / Dorothy Draper Large Plaster Mirror

$2,950Sale Price|40% Off

$1,500

H 35.5 in W 48 in D 25 in

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats

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Walnut

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Norwegian Mid Century Modern Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Norwegian mid century modern chair you’re looking for. Each Norwegian mid century modern chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Norwegian mid century modern chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Norwegian mid century modern chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Norwegian mid century modern chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vatne Møbler, Westnofa Furniture and Ingmar Relling are consistently popular.

How Much is a Norwegian Mid Century Modern Chair?

Prices for a Norwegian mid century modern chair start at $173 and top out at $32,233 with the average selling for $2,454.

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 Norwegian 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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