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Mid-Century Modern Seating

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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 legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Suede 3-Seater Anfibio Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Very special, beautiful 3-seater ‘Anfibio’ sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy around 1970. Wonderful suede in cognac/golden brown with unique patina and color gradients...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Suede

1950s "Martini" Side Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A visually light and lovely design from the 1950s, this side chair has a back with a pattern in bent square stock that echos the shape of a martini glass. 31.55"h X 17.5"w X 21"d ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Restored 1940s Rattan 2 Piece Square Pretzel 4-Strand Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this 2-piece vintage restored rattan chaise lounge chair. The ottoman attaches to extend the armchair into a chaise lounge and features a soft and comfortable cushion top. T...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Armchair Erik Buch 1960s for Orum Mobler, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice vintage armchair by Danish designer Erik Buch for manufacturer Orum Mobler. Production period: 1960s. Can be used as dining or desk chair! Good vintage condition. Wood sort p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Office Chair by Herman Miller, c1990s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort with this authentic Mid Century Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair from the 1990s. Designed by the iconic duo Charles an...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Floating Seat and Back Sofa s a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved back and a seat that seems to be suspended in mid-air. This design element gives the sofa its name and creates a sense of weightlessness. The sofa is designed to be both comfortable and visually striking, with its unusual shape making it a focal point in any room.  The Vladimir Kagan Floating Sofa is often described as a perfect blend of form and function, as it not only looks great, but is also incredibly comfortable. The curved backrest provide support, while the suspended seat adds a level of softness and comfort. The piece is punctuated by beautiful solid walnut legs. The Floating Sofa has become an icon of mid-century modern design and continues to be popular with collectors and design enthusiasts today. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Vladimir Kagan's design aesthetic, which marries form and function in a way that is both visually striking and comfortable. The sofa has been upholstered in a beautiful high quality mohair from the Netherlands. Dimension: 90L x 54 D x 31 H Seat Height: 17 H Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York&Good Design Award&for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood. Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’sMonsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Walnut, Plywood

Mid-Century Teak & Leather Armchair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair made of teak wood in Denmark in the 1960s. An armchair with an interesting form, characterized by profiled armrests. The piece of furniture has undergone comprehensive c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Teak

C&b Amanta Mario Bellini
Located in Napoli, NA
Set 3 Poltrone Amanta C&B Incluso nel prezzo il tavolino C&b
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 43cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Vintage Armchairs by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs in teak. They were designed by Bertil Fridhagen and were made by Broderna Andersson in the 1960s. The quality is outstanding...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Spanish Iron Bench with Hourglass Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish gilt iron bench was recently handcrafted by expert European artisans using traditional iron-working techniques. The hand forged iron hourglass base has a stretch...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

5 x Johannes Nørgaard For Nørgaards Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Chairs Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 5 x Johannes Nørgaard for Nørgaards Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM A set of five model 125 Danish teak dining chairs by Johannes Nørgaard ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Midcentury Modern Design Boucle 3 Seat Sofa, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Has a brand logo on the inside of the cushions and back. Brown / Beige Boucle wool woven fabric th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, origin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Swivel armchair in black leather and white shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 39cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1960's Germany
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern German Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz. Made in Germany, 1960's / 70's period. Set of 12 chairs which can be stacked in one stack. Pag...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Spanish Iron Bench with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorat...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Iron

Daybed, French Reconstruction 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Beech daybed, France 1950. The top consists of an oak veneered part and a shelf inlaid with opposing triangles in light oak and mahogany. The mattress and its two cushions are covere...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Oak

Set Of 8 Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1950's
Located in London, GB
Set Of 8 Danish Dining Chairs, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller. Produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik. These chairs feature beautiful Rosewood frames, this set has two dif...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Rosewood

Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s Reupholstered in grey-white-black soft textured fabric The lounge chair has storage under the seat. We offer fa...
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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polystyrene

Joseph-André Motte "Tempo" Chair for Steiner, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
The iconic 'Tempo' chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s for Steiner, and is a beacon of French furniture craftsmanship. This chair is a standout model from Motte's repertoire, showcasing his flair for merging functional ergonomics with sleek, modern aesthetics. The 'Tempo' features a frame of polished chrome, providing a robust foundation that complements its streamlined silhouette. It is fully restored, with new upholstery in silver velvet and re-finishing. The use of high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail in its restoration highlights the chair’s elegant design and style. -------------------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques and interesting materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does.
 Our 350 square meter workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be light age-related wear but no hard damages or structural issues.
 Since the launch of our gallery in late 2017, we have exported over 1200 items to buyers in 21 countries located in all four corners of the world from Europe and North America to Asia and Australia. In the United-States alone, we have ensured the delivery of over 150 pieces of all sizes (from massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our packaging by building robust made to measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost-effective delivery prices for every client. Most deliveries arrive smoothly in less than 8 days. We are located both in Paris and Rabat. FYI the Morocco Free Trade...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Six Curved Beech Desk Chairs by Pagholz Flötotto with Armrests, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Pagholz Flötotto, 1960s. They feature a chrome-plated metal frame and a curved multi-layered beech seating and backrest. They migh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Grand Confort Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Grand Confort Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa model 920 two-seat sofa Cassina Italy 1966
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
High quality two-seat sofa model 920 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1966. Afra and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration with the Italian man...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

PETER HVIDT & ORLA MOLGAARD armchair 'Boomerang' France & Son 1950 Denmark
Located in Paris, FR
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Son, two armchairs/lounge chairs, model 'Boomerang' FD 134 teak, velvet, metal, made around 1950 in Denmark. Ensemble consisting of two loung...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

2 Vintage Armchairs by Edlef Bandixen for Kusch & Co, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Armchairs from the 1970s. Designed by Edlef Bandixen for the manufacturer Kusch & Co, Germany. Production period: 1970s. Displayed price is for 2 chairs. Good vintage conditio...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand. Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Italian Midcentury Stool in Bamboo Rattan by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful stool or can also be used as a footstool or shelf. Made of bamboo wood and rattan, in Italy in the 60-70s. Attributed to the design of Tito Agnoli, Italy. The stool is in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Refinished and Upholstered Conversation Set by Woodard Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Refinished and upholstered conversation set by Woodard Salterini. This set will be complimentarily sandblasted and powder coated prior to delivery ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Armchairs with a particular design by the American architect Adrian Pearsall, a very daring designer in the shapes of his designs. The armchairs have a very particular wooden struct...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Three-Seater Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
The handsome 'Capella' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, with an elegant solid oak frame that displays a relaxed stance and slatted back. The sofa has been fully restored wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Oak

Modern Wood & Metal Dining Chairs- Set four
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your dining experience with this striking set of four Modern Dining Chairs, beautifully crafted from a blend of light wood and metal. These chairs are a perfect fusion of con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs Type 04-B From Bydgoskie Fabryki Mebli, 1960's
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of "04-B" Armchairs From Bydgoskie Fabryki Mebli, 1960s, Poland Reupholstered in black and black woven fabric Solid wood's frames have been completely restored and refinished
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

First edition three seater leather sofa by Mario Marenco, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A first edition three-seater Marenco leather sofa by Arflex from the 1970s, designed by the talented Mario Marenco. Introduced in 1970, this sofa showcases a modular architecture, c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Green Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & moss Green Holly Hunt Upholstery originate fr...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 4 Brazilian chairs from the 60's in leather and wood.
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Brazilian chairs from the 60s. Solid wood structure, back and seat in cognac leather with studs offering original seat and back detailing. Wear consistent with age and u...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge Original Base 1950
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope edge design. Original Herman Miller tag on underside (see photos for reference). The Eames RAR Chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort 1963
Located in Handewitt, DE
Lounge chair "Elda" by Joe Colombo for Comfort 1963. In deep purple velour fabric. Fibiberglass frame. 360° rotable. 1960s production, but allegedly later in the 80s reupholstered. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Venetian Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Venetian Sofa is a rare example in Vladimir Kagan’s repertoire that includes loose cushions. The design dates back to 1956, this inviting sofa features rounded shapes and playfully upturned arms to create a romantic silhouette. Placed on top of a sculpted wood base with the iconic Kagan’s tapered legs, the Venetian is both timeless and characteristic of the Mid-Century aesthetic. This sofa is upholstered in a very charming boucle and features luxurious down feather seat and back pillows. Dimensions: 92 L x 34 D x 32 H  Seat Height 19 H Vladimir Kagan 1927–2016 Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York Good Design Award for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood. Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’s Monsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

3 Norman Cherner Plycraft Bentwood Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The Norman Cherner Plycraft Bentwood Side Chairs in Walnut epitomize mid-century modern elegance. Crafted with precision, these iconic chairs feature curved plywood seats and backs, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

1970s 3-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Dimensions when unfolded, depth 76cm, length 90cm Fabric good condition, with minimal wear. Chrome parts polished. Made in Czechoslovakia Cleaned.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Original Cream Corduroy 2-Seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980
Located in Wesseling, DE
Absolute design classic. Beautiful, original two-seater model Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Colour: beige-cream. Originally manufactured in 1983, professional newly upholst...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cord

Vintage Green Velvet Lounges in the Style of Pearsall - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of lounges in the style of Adrian Pearsall. This pair has been newly reupholstered in a forest green soft velvet fabric with two accent buttons on the backrest. They...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Set of white and green 6 "Tulip" chairs, Eero Saarinen, s. XX Finland
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary set of six “Tulip 151” model chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. Widely recognized model, a classic in the history of design. Simple structure, the seat itself is made of white fiberglass. The four classic legs have been eliminated to make way for a large central pedestal with a circular base and thin shaft made of cast aluminum with a white coating. The smooth transition between these two parts, base and shaft, makes it a graceful icon. Model 151 is more difficult to find on the market, it is distinguished from the other in that the interior of the shell is upholstered in olive green, both seat and backrest; cushion in the same fabric. This is an exercise in simplification typical of the Mid-Century. The circle and the oval are two elements always present in Saarinen's designs, because in addition to being essential shapes they refer to the organic, and it cannot be forgotten that man himself is an organic element. It is a sculpture design, timeless and eternal. When referring to the history of this design, it is always said that for Saarinen the “lower neighborhood of the legs”, that is, what is observed under the chairs and tables, was a “confusing, restless and ugly” world. ". To do this, he studied the best way to put an end to it and after five years he presented the “Tulip” or Pedestal Collection, introduced in 1958. In good condition for its age and use, they present an organic production label (Sept. 2002). Eero Saarinem Prolific and versatile, Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was an innovator in the forms of architecture and furniture design. He did not want to be limited by the strict geometry of functionalism and embraced the sensuality and symbolism of curved forms. With the passage of time, his figure grows larger and his decisive contribution to modern architecture and his strong commitment to intuitive and humanized design are recognized. He lived only 51 years, and died without seeing the construction of two of the works that have given him a prominent place in the history of architecture and gave architectural identity to the United States: the TWA terminal at Kennedy Airport in New York – today national monument – and the Gateaway arch of the city of San Luis, a tribute to the Americans who explored the West of the country, and which in its bold shape and complicated engineering perfectly symbolizes the challenge and adventure of that expansion. The monument was completed in 1965, four years after his death, and, like many of Saarinen's works, it provoked controversy at the time, although today it is a landmark. Throughout his career, he practiced eclectic architecture, in which he gave each building an individual character that responded to the physical and symbolic needs of the client, although to do so he had to skip some premises of modern architecture and was accused of excessive or rhetorical by the guardians of modernity. Eero Saarinen worked in the 1930s with Charles Eames, who had studied at Cranbrook Academy in Michigan, an institution dedicated to highlighting the fusion of form and function, material and idea, craft and technology. The Academy building had been designed precisely by the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, Eero's father. Along with Charles Eames, Saarinen pioneered the design of furniture that adapted to the shapes of the human body and retained this interest in organic shapes and structures in his work as an architect, seeking to expand the expressive range of architecture. modern. That is why his contribution in this field also left a strong mark: the Tulip table and chair, and the Womb armchair...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rare lilac-colored velvet armchair for size by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Velvet armchair by Paolo Buffa, Made in Italy, 1950s.   Rare model of most iconic and important dimension of mid-century Italian design. The frame of this armchair is made of wood, t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sapporo sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi Cantù 70s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with foam padding, fabric upholstery and wooden frame. The product can be restored by our workshop, with intervention including, replacement of upholstery and fabric choosing fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with this configuration; 1951. Made by Charles & Ray Eames for He...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Wire

Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Koefoeds Hornslet "Eva" Danish Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Danish made tall back dining chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet. Two arm chairs and four side chairs with smooth teak wood frames. Side chairs: 37.5h, 19w, 21d Armchairs: 37.5h, ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Vintage Olivier Mourgue 'Bouloum' Chaise Lounge Chairs Body Form- 3 Available
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Olivier Mourgue 'Bouloum' recliner lounge chair. Human figure iconic design. 3 available, but price is for one. 60" L x 30" H x 26" W. Tagged.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Original 1960s produced in Europe, Poland. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renov...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid century scandinavian dining chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid century modern dining chairs made from teak and black leatherette. Beautifully crafted frames. 1960s - Denmark Good condition Height: 80cm Width x depth: 45cm Seat hei...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of 1950s Oak and Rush Side Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of side chairs Oak frame Rush seat Seat height 44cm 1950s/1960s Netherlands
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian production, bearing the B&B brand. The 1970s marked a period of significant cultural and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Mid century armchairs, set of 2, 1950's
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Set of 2 mid century armchairs Fully reupholstered. Very confortable and elegant !
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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