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Roland Rainer's set of 8 mid century modern stacking chairs model P7
By Roland Rainer
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV-151 Roland Rainer (1910-2004) Set of 8 mid century modern stacking chairs model P7 in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs, 1960s '4 Pieces'
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakia. The Mid-Century Modern style pieces complement any contemporary or classic space, they are
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian mid-century Stackable Chairs Tulu by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Stackable Chairs Tulu by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973 Set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Stackable Orange Plastic Chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
French Mid-Century Modern stackable orange plastic chairs, 1970s Stackable orange plastic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Dimensions: 32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D Seat Height 17.25" Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Fibrocit Stacking Bistro Chairs Metal, France, 1950s
By Fibrocit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of Fibrocit, stacking, bistro chairs, made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armin Wirth Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Swiss Stackable Chairs for Aluflex
By Arflex, Armin Wirth
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth Manufactured by Aluflex, Switzerland, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs
By Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
3 structurally sound and heavily patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armin Wirth Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Swiss Stackable Chairs for Aluflex
By Arflex, Armin Wirth
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth. Manufactured by Aluflex, Switzerland, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Verner Panton Style Stacking Wicker rattan chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Verner Panton style stacking wicker rattan chairs. Reminiscent of the Panton chair
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated oak conference
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Plywood

Set of Six Beech Stackable Plywood Chairs Mid-Century, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six stacking chairs in the style of Roland Rainer, beech, 1970s, Germany. Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Eight Green Beech Stackable Dining Chairs 1950 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern eight vintage dining chairs from beechwood 1950s Vienna in green color tone
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Stacking Chairs w/ Grey Plastic Seats & Black Textured Frame
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Stacking School or Restaurant Chairs with Grey Plastic Seating and Black Enameled Frame
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer style stacking chairs with bent beech wood seating and dark brown stained wood frames
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs
Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
Set of ten Dutch mid-century stacking chairs with single shell seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, mid-century, reddish teak toned, single shell seat chairs with teal blue enameled metal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair for Kusch & Co, 80s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Mid-Century-Modern dining chair designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s. Iconic design
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century 70s Iconic "Acton Stacker" Turquoise Textile, Chrome Chairs-Set of 5
By Hugh Acton
Located in Madison, WI
contemporary, modern, postmodern, or Mid Century space. Good vintage condition, all original. These iconic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eight Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stacking Dining Side or Game Chairs by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of eight chrome stacking dining or game chairs by Stendig. The chairs have a great
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Pollockk Penelope Stacking or Stack Chairs
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Kansas City, MO
Charles Pollock (Pollack) for Castelli sturdy wire mesh and chromed steel stacking chairs with arms
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Danish Modern Nesting Table With Flip Top Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
, Two Chairs Slide in . Dimensions. 29 W ; 16 D ; 33 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188
By Rudolf Kleinkopf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern chair model S 118. New release. Frame in black or chrome-plated steel tube, seat
Category

Vintage 1940s German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188
Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Casala 'Strax' stacking school chairs
By Casala, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Strax' stacking chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 1970s. Molded black plastic
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Casala 'Strax' stacking school chairs
Casala 'Strax' stacking school chairs
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.14 in
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs. Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs. Vinyl
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hi-Lo Convertible Reed Coffee Dinette Game Table w/ Nesting Benches Stools Chair
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round reed coffee - dinette dining or game table w/ nesting benches stools
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Metal chairs 1970s stackable pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Metal chairs 1970s pair. Stackable and firm/heavy chairs. Beautiful patina. H-77 cm W-44cm D-45
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal chairs 1970s stackable pair
Metal chairs 1970s stackable pair
H 77 in W 44 in D 45 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Stackable Chairs, Henry Massonnet, France, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic monobloc - Fauteuil 300 / Monobloc, 1972 - Confortable - Practical - Stackable
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Stackable Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs with a wooden base and molded
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Chromed Steel Set of Chairs, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Original Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 stackable chairs with chromed steel structure and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs by Arne JacobsenDenmark for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern four plywood teak Model No. 3103 laminated rare stacking chairs, designed 1952
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Mid-Century Bentwood Plywood Chairs Stackable by Royal Germany Set of 4
By Royal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
a beautiful beech frame. The chairs are stackable. With signs of use but still in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wood, Lacquer

Chair, Stackable, 1970s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stackable chairs Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia Period: 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chair, Stackable, 1970s, 1 of 4
Chair, Stackable, 1970s, 1 of 4
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Israeli Orange Plastic & Chrome Chair from Plasson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of modernist chairs was produced by the Israeli factory Plasson during the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stackable Chair, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Stackable chairs Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia Period: 1990s
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stackable Chair, 1990s
Stackable Chair, 1990s
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
chairs are very comfortable and can be stacked. Another set of six identical chairs is available with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children version of the famous Rey chair. Referred to as "the most successful piece of
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
chairs are very comfortable and can be stacked. Another set of six identical chairs is available with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Austrian Midcentury Beechwood Stacking Chairs by Sonett
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian midcentury bright beechwood stacking chairs Sonett by Karl Fostel Sen.’s Erben Vienna
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Iron European Stackable Chairs
Located in Malibu, CA
Trendy set of six stackable cafe/bistro chairs. Restored to a smooth satin white finish. The chairs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Stackable Dining Chairs in the Style of Roland Rainer, 1970s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and stained plywood
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

21st-Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs: Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stylish and sophisticated. The early 2000s mid-century modern style of these chairs is evident in their
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare set of six stackable chairs by Axel Larsson for Svangsta Stilmöbler. Backs in bent wood of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Elmar Flototto Pagholz stacking chairs Germany 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large set of S22 stacking chairs designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Libellula Chairs G.Carini for Planula 1970
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of Libellula chairs by G. Carini for Planula, 1970 Set of four
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 40\4 White Chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
By David Rowland
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern 40\4 white chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963 Three model 40/4
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Sven Markelius Style Dark Stained Birch Stacking Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightly refinished Sven Markelius style dark stained birch stacking chairs. In original condition
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Iconic and collectible chairs and mid century modern staple.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
-Century Modern era. The design of the chairs consists of a backrest and a seat made of molded white
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Stackable Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 stackable natural beech wood chairs for Fritz Hansen. The lean
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century set of six chairs with reddish teak toned seating with light grey enameled metal Prouve
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist Philippe Starck Style Blonde Wood Stacking Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philippe Starck style blonde wood stacking chairs. Great architectural lines. In original condition
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Wim Rietveld midcentury Stacking "Pyramid" chairs. The set consists of 2 teak and black
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Set of Six Black and White Resin Stackable Outdoor Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of six black and white braided resin chairs indoor or outdoor. They will be perfect on your
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

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Mid Century Modern Stackable Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern stackable chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and plywood, every mid century modern stackable chair was constructed with great care. Find 375 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern stackable chair now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern stackable chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern stackable chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern stackable chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roland Rainer, Giancarlo Piretti and Galvanitas produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Stackable Chair?

The average selling price for a mid century modern stackable chair at 1stDibs is $1,197, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $25,000 for the 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

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.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Stackable Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.