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Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs Table and chairs in above average vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfort and Mid-Century Modern style meet in this timeless lounge chair by Paul McCobb. Sturdy
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb low lounge chair . Solid maple wood construction with a walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Paul McCobb shovel chair, model #1533, from his Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb-Style Lime Green Wire Side Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an great find: a Mid-Century Modern chair, similar to the style of Paul McCobb. It has
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beautiful Elegant American Mid Century Modern Iron Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid iron chair designed by Paul McCobb freshly powder coated in black
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
versatile way to add Mid-Century Modern style to any home, office, or lobby. Their understated design are
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Paul McCobb-Style Reupholstered Lounge / Accent Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful restored Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge / accent chair! It is a very unique piece with
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb Side Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb thin brass frame side chairs (3 available).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paul McCobb Side Chairs
Paul McCobb Side Chairs
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s Paul McCobb lounge chair in beautifully restored walnut and reupholstered in an Italian ivory
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 27 in D 28 in
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

Paul McCobb Mid Century Lounge Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Mid Century Lounge Chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for CustomCraft, American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs Above average vintage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid Century Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chair 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1950s Sculpted alnut frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Black Lacquer Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid to late fifties design by Paul McCobb. Sleek and comfy lounge chair with curved
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Mid Century Connoisseur Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century Connoisseur dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures 16.5 wide x 20.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original Mid century orange Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid century orange Paul McCobb origami fiberglass shell has steel spider bases. Can be
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design "Shovel" side chair model 1533 for Winchendon, Mass. A iconic and innovative
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare design by Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for St. John, circa 1950s, this all original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined midcentury dining chairs, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. We have 12 of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1950s Directional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Ash

Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 27 in D 28 in
Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Paul McCobb
Located in Baltimore, MD
Incredibly well constructed set of four mid-century modern dining chairs designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
interiors that earned McCobb the title of "America`s decorator" during the mid-twentieth century. Set of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair on Spider Base, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair on rare spider base By Paul
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Side / Dining Chairs, 'Shovel' Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of twelve (12) Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb side / dining chairs, 'shovel' chairs. Large
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Slipper Chairs Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge slipper chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
iconic Planner Group chairs by Paul McCobb, with tapered spindles and shovel seats. The armchairs have a
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs
Paul McCobb Style Spindle Chairs
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
H 30 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Red Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb featuring a vibrant red wool
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Red Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Red Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 33.5 in
Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century Retro
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, and strong. Manufactured
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432 Paul McCobb Set of 6 refined oak chairs. Uk manufacture, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
sophistication of Mid-Century Modern design. These iconic chairs feature a sturdy maple wood base, exquisitely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
H 32 in W 32 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Blue Club Lounge Chair after Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality vintage Mid-Century Modern club chair with sleek lines and sculptural form. Item features a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Perfect Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of totally restored Paul McCobb lounge chairs. These chairs are in perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Original Purple Fabric After Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect amalgamation of luxurious materials and captivating shapes these exquisite arm chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Stylish Mid-Century Lounge Chair after McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Great "bones" currently in worn lavender brocade fabric, the frame is solid and sturdy, ready to be reupholstered to taste. The wood tapered pole legs have been painted lavender, to ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very comfortable and attractive pair of lounge chairs from the 1950s by Paul McCobb. The armchairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair Refinished and Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant clean lined lounge chair, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Classic Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Flexsteel.. manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Flexsteel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modernist lounge by the Flexsteel Company. Chair is similar in style to chair
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Origami Ivori Desk Patio Chair Model 61
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant classic origami chair lightly used great color and condition, designed by Paul
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Paul McCobb lounge chair in umber, gray and taupe striped loose weave wool upholstery and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Wood, Wool

Set of Two '2' Mid Century Modern Accent Lounge Chairs After Paul McCobb, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
The answer is "Yes," this complimentary set does belong in your living room. They boast a handsome build and profound lines that promise to bring closure to your room. There's only o...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid-Century Cane and Walnut Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon midcentury cane and walnut lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Rare White Paul McCobb Origami Chair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on very scarce
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Creamy Beige Suede Round Lounge Stool Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Paul Mccobb large round lounge with chrome x base. This piece is also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage dining set features the unique Mid-Century design of Paul McCobb produced for the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
. Designed by Paul McCobb for St John Seating Corporation, USA.. McCobb designed these molded seats at angles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Bronze and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane. The set consists of two arm
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Paul Mccobb Stained Maple Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coveted pair of Paul Mccobb Planner Group armchairs made between 1955 and 1956 (Winchendon, MA, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Maple

T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair This chair measures: 22 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

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Mid Century Paul Mccobb Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century paul mccobb chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century paul mccobb chair — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century paul mccobb chair, we have 745 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century paul mccobb chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century paul mccobb chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century paul mccobb chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Directional produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Paul Mccobb Chair?

The average selling price for a mid century paul mccobb chair at 1stDibs is $3,498, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $19,800 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.