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
- 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vico Magistretti for De Padova 'Davis' Sofa in Camel Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova, ‘Davis’ sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1977
This distinctive sofa is designed by the innovative and renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, pair of dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for German...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular coated steel, The Netherlands, 1950s
A modernist slipper chair designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & C...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair Model 'PD30' in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model 'PD30', black leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
The designer of this chair, Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) is known for his distinctive designs feature...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
12 Brass & Mohair Campanula Chairs by Pagani (Partner of Gio Ponti) Arflex 1952
By Arflex, Carlo Pagani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing set of eight restored 'Campanula' dining chairs designed by Italian architect Carlo Pagani (architectural partner of both Gio Ponti and Lina Bo Bardi) for Arflex, Italy in 19...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966.
This high quality sofa is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1966. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak With Slatted Backs in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
These beautifully designed lounge chairs hold a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in the ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pierre Dariel 'Hendaye' Armchair in Wood and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, 'Hendaye' armchair, beech, cane, France, 1930s.
Sturdy Hendaye model lounge chair designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. The wooden framework is executed in beech, ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s.
This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Brass Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, pink to red faux leather, metal, brass, Italy, 1950s
This set of eight chairs with varnished metal rod structure have strong features of Studio BBPR's de...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s
Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s, featuring a delicate, sculptural frame with gracious forms. Wits its splendid curv...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s.
This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
RB Rossana Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash
By RB Rossana
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RB Rossana, set of six dining chairs, ash, cane, Italy, 1960s.
Italian furniture company designed these chairs, featuring a streamlined design with an open construction. The backres...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats
By Metz & Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Metz & Co, set of five bar stools, cane, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Set of five modern bar stools manufactured by the well-known Dutch manufacturer of design furn...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding set of eight geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Spanish Lounge Chair in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate club chair with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beauti...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, lacquered wood, reupholstered in bouclé, Italy, 1970s
This lovely set of Italian dining chair has a strong resemblance to Augusto Savini's 'Pamplona' chair (1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971.
This stunning black sofa was designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll. The frame of this sofa is made out of b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Luigi C. Dominioni for Azucena Pair of Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Italy, 1960s
This rare pair of cubist lounge chairs executed in brown leather are designed by Luigi Cacc...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Twelve Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of twelve dining chairs, beech, France, 1960s
This set of subtle and modest dining chairs are executed in stained beec...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Lounge Chair in Beige Suede and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair, model '915', nickel-plated steel, suede, Italy, 1969
Elegant, tubular lounge chair designed by Carlo de Carli (1910-1999) in the sixties and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Biosca Brutalist Spanish Dining Chairs in Leather and Oak
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, set of six chairs, leather, oak, brass, Spain, 1960s
Sturdy chairs manufactured by the Spanish Biosca. These chairs are made from oak and have cognac leather seatings. The ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Elegant Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s
This lovely set of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Borghi Cantù, pair of dining chairs, saddle leather, stained wood, Italy, 1970s
This ensemble of ten dining chairs embodies an austere aesthetic, yet the meticulous choice of materi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, leather France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of six dining chairs, beech, France, 1960s
This set of subtle and modest dining chairs are executed in stained beechwood. The seating area is divided into...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chairs, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s
Pair of modernist easy chairs designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co....
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s
These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature characteristic differences. Wherea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs 'Butaque' in Original Patinated Leather
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchairs 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Wonderful ‘Butaque’ armchair attributed to Clara Porset. It features a strong re...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cypress
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974.
The wonderfully red leather forms a striking combination with the blond wood. Interesti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
'Safari' Lounge Chair in Black Vinyl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Safari' lounge chair, vinyl, lacquered wood, metal, United Kingdom, circa 1965
This well-constructed armchair has a solid appearance. The frame is made up of four cube-shaped legs ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Munari Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, lounge chairs or sectional sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
This design is characterized by a L-shaped form based on two tufted ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, chairs, metal, oak, Belgium, 1957.
This pair of industrial chairs is designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren. These sober yet interesti...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
French Hunting Chair in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hunting chair, leather, pine, France, 1950s
This French hunting chair features a wonderful design and detailing. The chairs are sculpturally bui...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chair on a swivel base. This patinated lounge chairs features a comfortable seating shell upholstered in black...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mobichalet Brutalist Wooden High Stools
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mobichalet, high stools, stained pine, iron, Belgium, 1950s.
These high stools are produced by Mobichalet in the 1950s. The stools are all slightly different in form, imparting the ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tito Agnoli for Arflex Two Seater Sofas in Cognac Leather
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, two seater sofas, model '9000', patinated leather, wood, Italy, 1969
This design is characterized by a cubic outer frame that provides a visually interesting...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Set of Dutch Chairs with Tubular Chrome Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable chairs, chromed metal, plywood, The Netherlands, circa. 1930
This very large set of midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a great choice for your project if you are looki...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Franz Hohn for Honeta Daybed or Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Teak
By Honeta, Franz Hohn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Hohn for Honeta, daybed or sofa, model FH 10, fabric, teak, beech, metal, Germany, 1959
Made in 1959, this sofa known as FH10 is created by Franz Hohn for Honeta. Geometry is ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Waldemar Rothe for Rosenthal 'Relaxer I' Hammock
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Waldemar Rothe for Rosenthal, 'Relaxer I' hammock, beech, fabric, rope, iron, Germany, 1974
For a calm day off or a break in-between, this wonderful hammock by Waldemar Rothe will e...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Italian Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, teak, faux leather, Italy, 1940s
A splendid set of dining chairs originating from Italy during the 1940s. Admired for its intrinsic form and masterful craf...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, lacquered wood, rope, Italy, 1950s
This Italian chair embodies a strong and angular frame, while also offering a spacious feel due to the open design and warm col...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful and very spacious sofa dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Italy. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteris...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, set of six dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for Ger...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964
The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in th...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Wingback Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, mahogany, Italy, 1960s
This wonderful sturdy and voluminous lounge chair shows beautiful details and elegant lines. The 'ears' and armrest are beauti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Ocher Yellow Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, American walnut, fabric, United States, 1960s.
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a solid construction, featuring cl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell AB, 'Merkur' ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
This rectangular shaped ottoman by Arne Norell features a comfortable cushion with tufted details. The brown...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible curved sofa newly upholstered in neutral boucle. This piece has dramatic curves and looks outstanding.
Overall length in plan is 144" and 72" deep
29" high at the ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, straw, ash, France, 1960s
This pair of side chairs features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindrical thick legs that are connected to each other with e...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of dining chairs model 'Fumay', oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped chairs in oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, leather and steel, Switzerland, design 1954.
This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chromed ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Easy Chair in Walnut and Red Leatherette
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, red leatherette , Italy 1960s.
Beautiful Italian armchair in walnut created in the 1960s. The chair features a gorgeous, sculptural frame with gracious forms. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1960s
Highly theatrical sofa that features curved, upsweeping armrests. This piece is made in Italy in the 1960s. The slightly tapered backrest is scul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Pair of Chairs in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard, pair of armchairs, leatherette, aluminum, United States, 1960s.
These stylized armchairs were designed by Herbert Saiger in the 1960s. Originally...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. 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.
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