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Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Set of six chairs with white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chair
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space. This chair features an all wood design with a slatted back and a fabric seat.
Please
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and classy Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in great condition. These elegant chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 17.92 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.74 in W 17.88 in D 17.25 in
Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner mid century chair
The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Rationalist Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood and rattan French Rationalist chairs, by unknown designer.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
No Reserve
H 32.09 in W 14.77 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Modern Wood Structure Luc Counter Stool
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid beech wood structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Dining Chairs Wood Velvet Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1980s Set of 4
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and fine set of 4 chairs produced in Italy in the 1980s. Each single chair has been made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
No Reserve
H 39.18 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Set of Six Solid Oak Wood Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of six solid oak wood chairs, 1960s.
Fantastic and very rre set of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Coming from a Milanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Coming from a Milanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Terracotta Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Terracotta Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood structure, natural rattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Lee Woodard Allegro Mid-Century Modern 1950s Iron and Wood Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, circa early 1950s Allegro chairs by Lee Woodard. This pair of sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA
- forest sustainability FSC beech wood certification
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 15.7 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Beige Velvet and Walnut Wood
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern.
The Alma chair is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
The Alma Chair is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Chairs in Wood and Leather, Brazil 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of 8 (Eight) Mid-Century Modern Brazilian dinning chairs in wood, Brazil 1960s.
These dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Located in London, GB
Set of six Modernist dining chairs with curved backs and lacquered metal legs, designed by Franco
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Northern Europe Red Wooden Chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern northern Europe Red wooden chair, 1960s
Chair in beech solid wood painted in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern, mid-century edge.
With the major rise in popularity that mid-century modern experienced, it’s
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chairs, Grey Velvet, Wood, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge or wing back chairs, Gio Ponti Style, velvet, walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Dark Green Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Dark Green Velvet and Walnut Wood
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer circa 1960, these chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 31.3 in W 18.19 in D 21.34 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs
Alma chair is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Allan Gould
Located in North Miami, FL
chair. It is Mid-Century Modern with a sculptural and modern bent. These chairs are rarely seen on the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Louis Bar Stool Walnut Wood Linen
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
name and created the Louis Mid-Century Modern bar stool. Combining walnut wood legs with linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Dark Brown Velvet, and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dinning Chair's round lines and Natural Rattan detailing summon an Organic Modern design approach.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood Chairs, Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Side or Lounge Chairs in the style of Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 39 in W 20 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair w/ Dark Green Cotton Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Wood and Cane, Set of 2
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and classy set of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in great condition. These elegant chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Teak
Pair of Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern lacquered wood dining chairs.
Produced during the late
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern 1960s Mastercraft Solid Wood Dining Chairs Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless beauty of mid-century modern design with our exquisite set of eight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Rare mid century Paul Mccobb all Black original Squirm lounge chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare mid century Paul Mccobb all Black original Squirm low geometric lounge chair. All original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Maple
European Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
colour scheme to the material choices, these chairs have the essentially mid-century modern aesthetic and
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
rare Pair of Jean Prouvé all-wood chairs 1950's French design
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of standard Jean Prouvé "all-wood" chairs in oak and plywood.
Very nice vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960s.
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s. These chairs have an ergonomic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Scandinavian mid century wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid century modern wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s.
Small
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of six Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six very rare and highly collectible "Medea" wood dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modern Low Profile Table Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Low Profile Table Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage mid century modern set of 4, clean
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Oak
Danish mid century modern teak and cognac leather pair of chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid century modern teak and cognac leather pair of chairs, 1960s
Pair of original vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian "Trieste" Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Pierangela d'Aniello, Aldo Jacober
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d'Aniello "Trieste" folding chairs for Alberto
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White Fabric N Wood Chairs by De Carli Cassina, 1958
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White fabric and wood chairs by De Carli for Cassina, 1958
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 24.81 in
Century Furniture Traditional Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture traditional dining chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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Mid Century Modern All Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern all wood chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century modern all wood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. We have 5400 antique and vintage mid century modern all wood chairs in-stock, while there are 709 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern all wood chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern all wood chairs bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century modern all wood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern All Wood Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,348, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $700,000 highest priced.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern All Wood Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some 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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