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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson
Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

$780Sale Price|38% Off

Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

By Frank Guille

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare version of the C3 chair originally designed by Carl Jacobs as the "Jason Chair" in 1950. Frank Guille re-designed this chair, circa 1953. The massive tu...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Pair of Italian Chairs
1980s Pair of Italian Chairs

1980s Pair of Italian Chairs

$613 / set

1980s Pair of Italian Chairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- Leatherette upholstery in good original condition - Chrome plated parts in good condition with minor signs of use - Seat Height: 47 cm

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Aube Chairs, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Set of 6 Aube Chairs, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Set of 6 Aube Chairs, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

$14,940 / set

Set of 6 Aube Chairs, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish chair can stand alone as a side chair or is perfect in the dining room. It has modern lines, but the oak legs will sit well with any wood furnishings. The curved frame ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

$4,900 / set

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of dark walnut wood with aged brass detail lounge chairs from the “Far East” collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The frames are in beautiful original c...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

$44,000 / set

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 14 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood

Set of Four Marzio Cecchi Model 'S' Chairs, Italy
Set of Four Marzio Cecchi Model 'S' Chairs, Italy

Set of Four Marzio Cecchi Model 'S' Chairs, Italy

$15,500 / set

Set of Four Marzio Cecchi Model 'S' Chairs, Italy

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in New York, NY

The famous model "S chair", an iconic and unique design by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most in Italy, circa early 1970s. Made of wicker rope, the graceful and sculptural "S" form is sup...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mimi Swivel Chair by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Mimi Swivel Chair by Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Mimi Swivel Chair by Mambo Unlimited Ideas

$1,503 / item

Mimi Swivel Chair by Mambo Unlimited Ideas

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Mambo Unlimited Ideas : Mimi Chair structure: fabric or leather base: solid wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bog Wood

Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden

Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden

$12,506 / set

Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of rare lounge chairs model 204 by Uno & O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting chair was designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs at the top of ...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina

$4,945 / item

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Textured Black Outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Daniel Wenger Early "Lotus" Lounge Chair, 1970s
Daniel Wenger Early "Lotus" Lounge Chair, 1970s

Daniel Wenger Early "Lotus" Lounge Chair, 1970s

$5,200

Daniel Wenger Early "Lotus" Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Dan Wenger

Located in Coronado, CA

A large and very early "Lotus" lounge chair by California native, Daniel Wenger, circa early 1970s. This early example features a solid, enameled steel frame, and a thick, top-grain ...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Kurt Coletto Model "903" Safari Chairs, Switzerland ca 1960s
Pair of Kurt Coletto Model "903" Safari Chairs, Switzerland ca 1960s

Pair of Kurt Coletto Model "903" Safari Chairs, Switzerland ca 1960s

$6,995 / set

Pair of Kurt Coletto Model "903" Safari Chairs, Switzerland ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of model “903” safari chairs were crafted by one of the most renowned manufacturing companies in terms of design and quality. Horgenglarus has ranked among the world's fine...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair

Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair

$5,347 / set

Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Rattan, Nº 19, French Chairs
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Rattan, Nº 19, French Chairs

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Rattan, Nº 19, French Chairs

$2,268 / set

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Rattan, Nº 19, French Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of dining chairs, model n19, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Solid wood base and legs, and rush seat. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair
Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair

Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair

$2,200

Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury French oak arm chair with curved, sculptural arms. Woven seat and back supports are comprised of groups of 8 thin ropes form each "stripe" to create a square-style pattern...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple

$7,276 / set

Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless dining chair was designed to withstand the passage of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Red Velvet and Brass
DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Red Velvet and Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Red Velvet and Brass

$3,808 / item

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Red Velvet and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Odisseia chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concepts o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter
Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter

Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter

$19,703 / set

Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphol...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg
Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg

Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg

$984

Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg

Located in Thiensville, WI

Extremely rare circa 1950s Hedstrom circle chair. Midcentury design. Heavy metal (iron) circular frame with hair pin legs. Both legs fold inward for easy storage and transit. Thick c...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina

$1,932 / item

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Outdoor chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

$22,000 / set

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige velvet, Italy, 1952, set of eight. The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Slat-Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of mid-century slat-back dining chairs re-upholstered in Boucle fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bouclé

Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970
Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970

Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970

$1,498

Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970

Located in London, GB

Plona chair in clear acrylic. Structurally sound, some surface scratches

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland
Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland

Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland

$709Sale Price / item|20% Off

Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland

By Olli Mannermaa, Martela Oy

Located in Vienna, AT

The Mini Kilta chair is a Finnish design classic and was designed by Finnish designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela Finland 1955. Kilta's timeless design and comfortable fit ensure its...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s
huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s

$13,643

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This wing chair was designed in Italy in the 1940s. The well-upholstered furniture body is covered with the extravagant and very striking original cover with floral motif. The armcha...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs

$4,800 / set

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs that slope back for comfort. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ava Bar Stool with Soft Salmon Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back
Ava Bar Stool with Soft Salmon Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back

Ava Bar Stool with Soft Salmon Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back

$1,272 / item

Ava Bar Stool with Soft Salmon Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Comfortable and elegant, Ava bar stool is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chosen and combined to pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s

$2,660

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s

By Wim Rietveld, Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Elmwood – France, 1960s This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed and made in France during the 1960s, exemplifies the style of the era. Craf...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Folding ‘La Prora’ Chair by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1970s
Folding ‘La Prora’ Chair by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1970s

Folding ‘La Prora’ Chair by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1970s

$2,330

Folding ‘La Prora’ Chair by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1970s

By Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Designed by the Turin-based collective Anonima Design, formed by five architects—Sergio Jaretti, Elio Luzi, Federico Prandi, Viviana Riccato and Mario Virano—this rare La Prora chair...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chair, Dark Walnut & Red Leather, France, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Chair, Dark Walnut & Red Leather, France, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Chair, Dark Walnut & Red Leather, France, 1940s

$995

Mid-Century Modern Chair, Dark Walnut & Red Leather, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

This piece presents as a piece, distinguished by dark walnut, red painted seat. The piece dates to 1940s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmanship. Its ...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Henredon
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Henredon

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Henredon

$1,700

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage modern laquered dresser by Henredon featuring five drawers and two shelves behind four doors. (Please confirm item location-NY or NJ, with dealer).   

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Suite de 4 chaises vintage en pin des années 70
Suite de 4 chaises vintage en pin des années 70

Suite de 4 chaises vintage en pin des années 70

$875 / set

Suite de 4 chaises vintage en pin des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

4 chaises vintage des années 70, dans le goût de Charlotte Perriand modèle La Cascade aux Arcs 1600, style chalet rustique, en pin. Bon état général avec des signes du temps qui pass...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980
Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980

$4,456 / set

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980 Designer: Philippe Starck Model: Costes Year: Circa 1980, early black edition Materials: Black lacquer...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

$10,005 / set

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of six Model 1788 chairs (also known as the "Dining Chair" or "Shell Chair" in teak) designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in 1956. They are an absolute classic ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s
Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s

Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s

$8,000 / set

Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

By Forma, c. 1950s. This paired set distills the Brazilian modern ethos — economy of means, structural clarity, and an insistence on material truth. The design is quietly sculptural:...

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Mid-20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima
Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima

Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima

$2,728 / set

Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Pair of “Tripolina” Chairs – Designed by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured by Rima, Italy. The elegantly curved steel frames give these chairs a timeless and airy appearance. The origina...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

4er Set Original Vintage Rainer Daumiller Stühle schwarz ähnl. Gubi
4er Set Original Vintage Rainer Daumiller Stühle schwarz ähnl. Gubi

4er Set Original Vintage Rainer Daumiller Stühle schwarz ähnl. Gubi

$1,097 / set

4er Set Original Vintage Rainer Daumiller Stühle schwarz ähnl. Gubi

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein 4er Set Original Vintage Rainer Daumiller Armlehnstühle aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Die Vintage Stühle (ursprünglich lediglich mit Klarlack in holzfarben) wu...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956

$1,136 / item

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Oak Side Chairs after Paul Laszlo Glenn of Calif restored Mid-Century Modern
Oak Side Chairs after Paul Laszlo Glenn of Calif restored Mid-Century Modern

Oak Side Chairs after Paul Laszlo Glenn of Calif restored Mid-Century Modern

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Oak Side Chairs after Paul Laszlo Glenn of Calif restored Mid-Century Modern

By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern pair (2) of side chairs in oak wood attributed to Paul Laszlo USA 1960s. Unmarked. Chairs have been restored, new finish , new upholster...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pierre Chapo CHLACC S45 High-Back Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
Pierre Chapo CHLACC S45 High-Back Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

Pierre Chapo CHLACC S45 High-Back Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

$2,796 / item

Pierre Chapo CHLACC S45 High-Back Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare set of six CHLACC chairs by Pierre Chapo, designed in the 1970s and crafted in solid elm. These sculptural high-back chairs feature Chapo’s signature angular construction, with ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Barstool with Black Leather Seat and Walnut Frame, Bensen
Barstool with Black Leather Seat and Walnut Frame, Bensen

Barstool with Black Leather Seat and Walnut Frame, Bensen

$1,295

Barstool with Black Leather Seat and Walnut Frame, Bensen

By Bensen

Located in Tulsa, OK

Torii barstool with walnut frame and midnight blue B leather seat. This barstool is a simple yet sophisticated design with an arched back rest. The minimal lines and simple construct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair

$1,420

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

An original 1960s swiveling fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This highly desirable early production example features the classic parchment-colo...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12

$32,700 / set

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Pair of dark blue Gastone Rinaldi Armchairs in original condition, RIMA, 1950s
Pair of dark blue Gastone Rinaldi Armchairs in original condition, RIMA, 1950s

Pair of dark blue Gastone Rinaldi Armchairs in original condition, RIMA, 1950s

$5,570 / set

Pair of dark blue Gastone Rinaldi Armchairs in original condition, RIMA, 1950s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

A rare pair of armchairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, featuring their original upholstery. This set is in its original condition, with minor signs of use that add to its authenticity...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter

Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter

$2,728 / item

Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphols...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. 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. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.

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